1999 Volkswagen Jetta: sudden loss of power

7 of the 349 complaints about the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 26 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2024
1
2023
1
2022
1
2021
1
2020
1
2019
14
2018
1
2017
7
2016
6
2015
7
2014
21
2013
42
2012
28
2011
47
2010
82
2009
103
2008
3
2007
6
2006
30
2005
12
2004
9
2003
20
2002
39
2001
26
2000
15
1999
7
1998
3
1995
6
1994
2
1992
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Steering · 64,150 miles · NY

Engine shut off completely while driving about 40 MPH with no warning. Lost power assisted steering.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Steering · 61,258 miles · NY

Engine shut off completely while driving about 45 MPH with no warning. Lost power assisted steering.

Filed Jul 31, 2003 · Engine · WA

Consumer noticed the epc light came which resulted in the vehicle losing power. Please provide any further information.

Filed Oct 29, 2001 · Engine · NJ

Loss of power while accelerating. Vehicle taken to dealer shop and informed that problem was due to a faulty mass air flow sensor. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Aug 26, 2000 · Brakes · CT

The brake sensor caused the engine to think the brakes were applied and lose power. The brake system then failed while dirving and the brakes would just lock up. If the 2nd problem happened on the highway I fear I would have been rear ended. Both problems could be relatd. The sensor problem would trigger a dash warning light for the glow plug relay. In general the car has had problems with the brakes for most of the summer.

Filed Apr 7, 2000 · Engine · NJ

Car will die for a second or two, lose of power and begin running normally with doing anything 2. Car will not start immediately when it does presents, ie:radio are gone as if battery was disconnected, computer shows no failures

Filed Sep 14, 1999 · Engine · CA

While driving at 70 MPH and without prior warnng, engine failed, and consumer lost power. Consumer was in the third lane, and the vehicle shut down . Also, engine valves dropped straight through the engine on the other side while in motion, and vehicle vibrated.