Coolant leaking from coolant reservoir bottle wiring connector contaminates the wiring harness.
1999 Volkswagen Jetta engine complaints
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Fitzgerald of annapolis failed to replace the stretch bolts when they changed the timing belt at 40k miles. At 130k miles, the bolts gave and the engine fell out of the car. I repaired this and continued to drive the car. At 140k the mounting bracket on the engine block snapped and the engine fell out again. The car now needs a new
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.
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.
Upon starting vehicle the consumer noticed that the engine ran for a few seconds then stalled. *ak the consumer was told that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The problem was ongoing. A "too rich code," and the purge valve was replaced. The repair attempts for the vacuum leaks, oxygen sensors, the rich running of the engine, mass air flow sensor and connector. The consumer was informed that the part was out of stock. There was a vacuum leak and the intake boot had come off, the door hinges were loose, and noise had come from the starter motor due to an internal short.
O2 sensor & mass air flow sensors were replaced as part of a compaign after they went bad. Less than 2 years later, o2 sensor has gone bad again. Vw refuses to replace saying it's out of warranty. Complained that sensors were replaced at the very start of the compaign long before letters were ever sent out and that I could have received the old sensor. Vw was unable to provide any proof that the replacement sensors were the updated sensors and they refused to cover the additional repair. New sensor lasted less than 2 years/40000miles.
Check engine light repeatedly comes on due to malfunction of o2, mass air flow sensors.
The thermostat housing needed to be replaced due to coolant leakage. This part had to be replaced to prevent coolant loss. I had to purchase the part and pay to have it replaced.
I have a new 1999 vw jetta tdi and I keep having problems with breaking oil pans. There is a problem with the groung clearance with the car. I am on mt 3rd oil pan and going on the 4th.
2 days after we purchase the car a brake shoe braket came off and was rubbing the rear rotor. July, 3 windows went bad, 2 were the wiring and 1 was the motor. October the front wheel bearing needed replaced plus wheel alignment. September the exhuast broke off behind the catalytic converter I had it fixed myself. The exhuast had also broke off 6 months earlier in front of the muffler but I fixed it. One window that they fixed in july 2002 went bad again in june of 2003 and needed fixed. The rear brake on the same wheel that they fixed in january of 2001 has gone bad now. I'm done with this car. It's been in the shop more then I have ever had any car combined. Thanks
First: coin holder broke, next, the fuel pump. After that, the catalytic converter went. The heat gauge goes on the "I will work when I want to, and I won't when I don't" attitude. Speaking of front end bumpers, I've had mine replaced and fixed 3 times, stupid me, shouldn't I know by now not to get so close to those parking curbs. Next, it started using oil, every 1000 miles, 1 qt, went to dealer, gave me runaround, mechanic standing by listening, took my side, replaced rings, sorry, I didn't know about the site sooner so I could tell you all this.fixed. Maybe, hope. Now, car dies on highway for no apparent reason above speeds of 50+, momentarily, and then starts again. The drink holder has now broken, son has to put aa battery above cassette to have sound coming from all speakers. Emergency flashers started making cracking noises, electrical problems?, not my vw. Air conditioner quit working 1 month ago. Went to mechanic today, he says compressor. Have you priced a compressor? $840. Dealer only part,go figure, aren't they all. Wipers are not good, replaced 2 times. So glad I don't have power windows and auto trans. I read what someone wrote, "I love my car". It's a [xxx] shame isn't it ,that we put this much confidence into a car dealer to be this disappointed. All vw jetta's should read "made in mexico" emblazened - I don't know where. If class action suit filed, post here. I got a lemon. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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.
For the second time the consumer had to replace cracked and broken engine mount on vehicle. The consumer is unaware of way it keeps occurring. Dealer notified. *mr
Consumer noticed the epc light came which resulted in the vehicle losing power. Please provide any further information.
Check engine light, power failure on door locks and alarm.
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
Car burns at least a quart of oil between every oil change - service dept claims this is normal - oil filler cap is full of yellow "foam" - oil pressure light recently came - check oil level and found it needed 2 1/2 quarts of oil - service department claims this is normal
Consumer on behalf of daughter. In may, the left front window fell down inside the door and the regulator had to be replaced. They were informed that the window regulator was a common problem with this vehicle.
I have a 1999 jetta. The oxygen sensor was replaced and based on the volkswagen customer team, my car (based on the VIN #) does not fall in the ones that they recalled with the safety alerts issued by the epa and the volkswagen company. I believed that they most re-considered the way that they selected the affected vehicles. Since I know people who has been dealing with the same oxygen sensor problem, and their vehicle identification number does not fall in the ones that the company has identified for the recalled.
The transmission failed and was replaced. *yh
Manifold and oil cooler plug with carbon. Dealer indicates that volkswagen, knows about the problem, and has yet to offer any remedies. This problem leads to a very costly cleaning.
Rear brakes were sqeualing for months. Took into dealership 5 times and they could not duplicate noise. Finally rear brakes went all together and had them replaced at another dealership. Dealer said they should not have gone after just over 30,000 miles so volkswagen covered half of costs. One week later picked up car as I was driving home malfunction indication light came on. Took into dealership again. All three oxygen sensors had blown. Day after picking up from dealership passenger window fell into door and is currently back in being fixed. I know these are all common problems with 1999 jetta. Vw was somewhat helpful on cost but will do nothing now because they "have already been too kind". This car is dangerous and I do not feel comfortable driving it anymore. Now I have to cover the cost of an early lease termination for fear of injury or more $ for damage repairs.
The mass air flow sensor went out after they replaced the oxygen sensor and they want $550.00 to replace the sensor which I believe is their problem this is an ongoing problem with the 1999 jetta, and I feel they should replace it at no cost a car that is not even 3 years old should not need a new mass air flow sensor. I am very unhappy with vw and I will never buy another or recommend them to anyone.
Engine light was on. Driver took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that engine valves and hoses needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.
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.
Both the mass air flow sensor and the oxygen sensor have failed in my car after the initial warantee expired. Symptoms of each failure was a hesitation when accelerating similiar to stalling the engine, being possibly hazardous when turning into traffic.talking to the dealership, they stated that it was a "common problem" for both items. If this is a common problem this leads me to believe that these two components are defect in design. I've talked to other volkswagen owners, service representatives and some independent repair shops and they have said that they have had/seen the same problems repeatedly. Repairs to this vehicle have become expensive at $750+ for each occurance. If you could provide any information I might be able to use I would be grateful.
This is the fourth failure of the oxygen sensor since I purchased the car (new) in 1999. The dealer had worked with vw on the last failure to try to find a solution for the problem; however, less than six months later the sensor has failed again. Clearly, there is a problem with the model since the dealer has advised that many others have experienced similar failure. The last time it failed, there was about a one month delay in having the sensor replaced because they were on back order.
The oil in engine is being consumed very quickly. When I take car to get an oil change every 3,000 - 5,000 miles, the oil is usually so low it does not appear on dip stick. The oil is simply blowing out of the engine. You can see the oil residue on the engine.
Failed part after car had been in dealer several times this summer failed on freeway, could have been killed volkswagen should cover this, then ripped off by dealer in chicago wher car just died on the dan ryan without any warning.
Car burns oil and needs to be added every 1000 miles. After 5000 miles no oil left. Passanger side glove box rattles.
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