1999 Volkswagen Jetta: check engine light

Filed May 18, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

Would like to know if there is any recalls on my jetta. I check engine light comes on. I took it to 4 repair shop and no one could find whats wrong with it. I've paid over 1200 on other repairs. What can I do . *tr thanks christina

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Engine · 38,000 miles · PA

Check engine light came on and stayed on while driving. Dealership has serviced the vehicle twice in which they have cleaned the throttle . This provided a temporary solution, but the light came back on within an hour. A mechanic indicated that this was an intermittent problem that could not be repaired.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Engine, Lights · NY

The checking engine light illuminated and the engine began to hesitate. *nm the mechanic found service code stored for fuel trim. *sc the mechanic replaced a defective mass air flow sensor. The signal light bulb was replaced, because it blinked very fast.

Filed Aug 3, 2004 · Engine · VA

Check engine light repeatedly comes on due to malfunction of o2, mass air flow sensors.

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · NJ

My 1999 jetta iv (gls vr6) needed a new coil pack at 75,000 miles (rough operation in wet weather; engine light finally turned-on). I have read that the replacement of the coil pack on the 1999 jetta's is extremely common. A recall on this part has been issued for the 2000 and 2001 vehicles, but not for the 1999. I also read that some individuals may be in pursuit of obtaining legal actions to resolve matters. The part and labor is expensive. Please advise on whether a recall for the 1999 coil pack of jetta vehicles will be acknowledged?*a

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Acceleration · 75,500 miles · NJ

While driving at various speeds: the vehicle loses speed control (acceleration pedal non-responsive), the epc sensor light turns on, and the engine light turns on. Without speed control I must quickly maneuver to the shoulder to avoid obstruction of free-flowing traffic. If I shut the engine off and turn it on again, the vehicle regains speed control until the next occurrence (there is no pattern). My mechanics handheld computer has identified an intermittent problem with the throttle body, which is a by-wire speed control system. Having read similar complaints on the web, I suspect that this may be a common problem with this speed control device that costs almost $700 to replace (excluding labor).

Filed Oct 8, 2003 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · MA · crash · fire

Check engine light on, car runs rough when wet. Has always. Bring it in for diagnostic and they say it is the ignition coil pack. It was replaced and the day after service is completed on the way to work check engine light comes on again. Bring it back in and after another diagnostic hook up and another $72 later now they say there are 2 more faults. The ignition wires need replacing and the long term fuel trim is running lean. I do some research on line and find out vw has had ignition coil problems and had recalls on 2001 and 2002 model years after a class action suit was filed. I contacted vw before I knew about the class action suit and the problems vw has had with the ignition coil packs and was told that they couldn't assist me. Go figure. A company who has had these very same problems in the past with other models and years isn't taking responsibility for defective parts. I am very unhappy with vw service, both at the dealer and there headquarters for not acknowledging the problem and for not taking responsibility. There is an attorney who is doing a class action investigation into the ignition coil pak problem. It is gg&d, girard, gibbs, and de bartolomeo. They are based in san francisco and have a web site. You can email them if you've had any problems with your ignition coil pack needing replacing. I think it is horrible that vw won't admit of any liability in this matter especially since they've had a class action suit already for other years. It is just too coincidental that others are still experiencing ignition coil problems. So far, I have spent over $1600 to fix these problems. I guess I won't be buying anymore volkswagens.

Filed Aug 22, 2003 · Engine · NY

Engine light illuminated and vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not determine the problem. Dealer did attempt to repair the vehicle, but engine light remained illuminated after the repair was done. Consumer has documentation about this and other safety issues in the vehicle.

Filed Jun 27, 2003 · Electrical, Lights · KY

Brake light switch replaced because cel illuminated indicating a failure of same. After some testing, it became apparent that the brake lights were not illuminating approximately 9 out of 10 times that the brakes were applied. At approximately the same time, the right turn signal began arcing. Replaced the right front signal bulb due to carbon buildup on the bulb. Also replaced the turn signal relay. Right outer cv boot was found to be leaking grease on 5/22/2002 and again on 4/29/2003; in both cases it was replaced. Battery died on 3/10/2003. On 7/9/2002, the center rear seat belt became stuck in its retractor and would not release. Seat belt assembly was replaced. On 10/1/2001, the driver's front window regulator was replaced after the window fell into the door without warning.

Filed Jun 23, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

Check engine light, power failure on door locks and alarm.

Filed Jun 20, 2003 · Airbags, Body · NJ

Vehicle experienced several recalls/ and several problems: dome light, vanity mirrors, emissions problems, etc... *mr the consumer experienced the following problems with: the interior dome lights, interior trim had come loose on the passenger side, the passenger vanity mirror light did not shut off, the cup holder was jammed and had broken, the driver window sounded as if air was coming in the vehicle, the glove compartment hinges had broken, the air bag light would come on when the radio was turned off, the sensors never seemed to work, the oil dipstick had given abnormal readings(showing low when oil was just changed), the lean oxygen sensor was replaced, the check engine light was intermittent but stayed on, and the catalytic converter was replaced due to noise which ended after the repair(the check engine light had come back on). *scc

Filed May 12, 2003 · Electrical · 39,400 miles · IN

While driving, the engine light illuminated. The dealer stated the ignition coils needed to be replaced.