1998 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system problems

10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
1
Storage: tank assembly
1
Storage: fuel gauge system
1
Fuel injection system
1
Delivery
1
Carburetor system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Volkswagen Jetta fuel system problems in other years

Related recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and capReported January 25, 2002 · 487,284 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
Risk: Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. Jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the event of tire disintegration. Owner notification began june 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 02V026000 · Recall details

What 1998 Volkswagen Jetta owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 20, 2011 · Body, Fuel system · MI

Totally rusted out area around gas intake pipe. Volkswagen jetta 1998.

Filed Feb 10, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · PA

While driving 40 MPH driver noticed that the front left tire was flat. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. Driver was not able to restart vehicle, and noticed fluid leaking from underneath. Vehicle was towed home.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Fuel system · SC

Request for reimbursement for recall repairs that were performed on a 1998 volkswagen jetta.*mr the manufacturer stated they would only reimburse the consumer $380.00 dollars. The consumer stated a representative stated the entire amount would be refunded for the gas tank and the replacement tire. The consumer traveling 70 MPH when the incident occurred. (father nathan downey on behalf of his daughter maura downey who owns the vehicle)

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Fuel system · IN

Engine lost power when outside temperature was high (greater than 95 degrees fahrenheit). On the first occurrence (july 30, 1999, in des plaines, il) the car was towed to a vw dealer in mt. Prospect, il, where they detected a faulty air-gas ratio and said.

Filed Feb 15, 2001 · Fuel system · MA

Clear fuel line was rubbing on corner of air cleaner. The rubbing caused a hole to wear through the fuel line. Diesel fuel was sprayed onto the engine (no fire). The car stalled in traffic, in the middle of making a left hand turn. The vehicle was almost rear-ended and broad-sided, when the vehicle stalled in traffic.

Filed Oct 31, 2000 · Fuel system, Tires · NY

The original goodyear tires on the vehicle were constantly losing air, two tires eventually went flat, one tire experienced a blow out and the fourth tire experienced belt separation.

Filed Jul 20, 2000 · Fuel system, Tires · CA

Right rear tire blew out at freeway speed. Before coming to a stop the tire rubbed against the fuel tank that is made of plastic and wore a large hole in the tank. This could have caused a fire/explosion and loss of life. Poor design of the putting the plastic fuel tank so close to the tire. Volkswagen contacted and refused to acknowledge the poor design. New model vw jetta does not have same design. *ak( dot number: mkhc tire size: 195/60hr14 )

Filed Jul 7, 2000 · Fuel system · MI

The fuel gauge goes from present level to empty then after a while return to present level. Nlm

Filed Mar 3, 1999 · Body, Brakes · CA

Fuel senders failed intermittently causing the gas gauge to read inaccurately.

Filed Nov 6, 1998 · Fuel system · MA

Water got into the air intake system while driving damaging the engine.

Questions about the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system

Does the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V026000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Volkswagen Jetta have the most fuel system problems?

The Volkswagen Jetta model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2009 (307 complaints), 2010 (303 complaints) and 2011 (166 complaints).