2000 Volkswagen Jetta body problems

Filed Oct 6, 2008 · Body · 98,400 miles · 00

I had just bought the car, got it satisfied and was driving on my way back to school on a back highway. The hood came completely undone and swung on top of my windshield. The whole hood is completely cracked and we could barely close it. I had checked everything to make sure it was closed before I had left because I was so paranoid that something would go wrong. I called the vw hotline and they basically told me that they aren't going to do anything about it and it was all on me to pay. The hood and closing latch both need to be replaced. I want to know if anyone else has had something like this happen or if it was just a fluke.

Filed Aug 16, 2006 · Body · 68,480 miles · CO

I had recently bought this car from "skyline" dealer in colorado , I've owned it for,one year hit a speed bump and the engine fell forward(break-away engine) the engine had broke off the engine bolts(mounts) and the only thing to hold part of it up is the transmission arm. I have just now found someone to make the 8/15/06 repairs its a slow go,and still owe over 17,000 on it the insurance company wouldn't help they said that someone had weld the bolts back on incorrectly so this has happened before, I didn't notice, neither did the dealership for that matter in there many point inspection.

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · MD

I purchased a 2000 vplkswagen jetta in the year 2002, pre-owned. I have had nothing but problems with it since I bought it, and now am trading it in, and taking a $3000 loss. Here is a list of the problems I have had in the last 2 years listed from first problems to most recent: 1. Window tray broke, window fell into the door. $300 2. Trunk latch broke, had to get replaced $50 3. Sunroof broke, would not move and needed the entire thing replaced including the motor. $1800 4. Water pump leaked out all coolant, needed to be replaced $ 600 5. Strut coil snaped in half while driving, needed to replace both sides $500 6. Lastly, (this is the point when I decided to file a complaint and trade the car in for another brand) water leaking from the electrical panel on top of inside roof. Sunroof then malfunctioned, opening when the car was started and the knob was not touched. Had to pay to disconnect power sunroof. Whatever you do, please, do not buy a vw jetta. That is unless you want to have it continually in the shop and having to spend a lot of money on repairs.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Body · 55,400 miles · MN

While parked, panels located under engine and side protectant pieces, became unattached. Dealership tried to blame on driver- which isn't true, as the car was not driven in three days - all panels show fatigue, and some odd-cracking damage. Second repair shop show demonstrated weak screws, cracking along mouting points, and the bumper becoming unattached. Including damage to the screws themselves, with premature rusting, and the screw's heads completley falling off. While being towed to dealership, all panels became detached. (3 pc system) this is a certified-used vehicle - org. From il sold in mn. Vehicle was in dealership that week for oil change, dealership reported no problems - however after the fact, the car was parked in a garage. Vw will not stand behind their product as they feel that it was not caused be the scews malfunctioning, but by "added and unknown stress increases.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Body, Engine · 55,000 miles · VA

My car has 58,000 miles on it and like many others on this site it has suffered problem after problem with each one getting more serious. I have replaced a mass air flow sensor,glove box,turbo parts,and some plastic clips on the arm rest. But, when the air conditioner, fuel gauge started acting up, and the fact that this car has stalled on us three or more times recently (while out driving),then safety becomes an issue. The dealership could not fix the problem with the air conditioner coming and going or the stalling problem, as for the fuel gauge, we just fill up for every 280 miles put on the tripmeter.

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Body · 48,000 miles · FL

The plastic inside front fender liner on both sides of my 2000 vw jetta gls tdi have come loose in the front and are rubbing against the front tires. I purchased this car less than 5 months ago, it was certified pre owned car from a vw dealer and was given a 110 point inspection. I have driven the car appx 10,000 miles since purchase without any accidents or incidents that may cause these items to come loose. When I brought the car to the dealer I was told that this is very common among these cars and is not a warranty item, furthermore, they advised me that this had to be driver induced damage, although they never inspected it. I called the vw customer care line and requested a factory service rep come and assess the problem only to be told when they called me back that the dealer told them that I had damaged the car, so they would not send a factory rep and the case has been closed. I believe this is a safety issue due to rubbing/interference with the front tires and needs to be addressed, especially considering the dealer told me that this is a common problem and they keep several replacement parts in stock due to frequency.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 38,000 miles · OH

Transmission failed. The dealer replaced the part. However, two weeks later the part failed again. *ak the vehicle would not go into reverse. The transmission slipped and the vehicle had run into a pole at a gas station on the right front side. This problem remained the same. The engine light had come on along with the transmission problems. Other problems were: the tire pressure had to be reset on numerous occasions, rear pads, A/C was not cooling, glove box, power windows, console, power sunroof, interior trim, steering/suspension, driveability, trim electrical, sound system, and heating/cooling. *sc the consumer did not report any damage to vehicle when she hit the pole.

Filed May 25, 2004 · Body · 55,000 miles · WA

The drivers side window started making a whistling noise and when I tried to roll the window up it dropped down into the door and broke. I was on the freeway and I jumped when it happened. This is a hazard and needs to be recalled.

Filed May 19, 2004 · Body, Electrical · FL

I thought my first new car purchase (a 2000 jetta vr6 gls) was a lemon. I, like many others, have experienced several problems. Problems such as: - rear cup holders broken - middle/rear seatbelt locked, cannot be used - 02 sensors both replaced since mil light kept illuminating - mas sensor replaced (and later recalled) - both front windows have fallen to the "black hole" (and later recalled; including a recall to the recall b/c they went from metal clips to plastic or vice versa) - paint peeling from inside door handles - alarm system faulty on passenger side door (dealer told me that unless the car beeps at me, the alarm is not secured. So, I must lock the door. Stand by for 15 seconds, lock the door again and this time when the car beeps, the passenger door is secured. And, furthermore, (this is good - keep reading) I was told that if I drive too close to a jea bus, their bus computer systems are run on the same channel as my jetta's computer system and sometimes being too close to a jea bus will cause my cars computer system to scramble). Computer system can be reset, and did you know that while resetting, vw can make your car beep in different patterns? That's probably a "feature"! - center console/armrest latch broken - large spring sits underneath my passenger side front seat - seat belt no longer click, indicating locked in position (dealer told me it still works. So, now I have to push it down and then tug on it, hoping that it really is locked -- if not, I may fly out that recalled window.) - child restrain seat locks recalled - trunk lock wouldn't stay latched - front fender separating from body of car - grinds going into second gear (manual transmission) - when car is put into 1st gear, it waits a few second before it gets enough power to fully accelerate - brake dust covers alloy wheel, in just hours of cleaning drivers wanted...but they're all in the dealer waiting room!

Filed Oct 9, 2003 · Body · 37,000 miles · CA

The engine cover from underneath the car has fallen off twice, it falls on one side and then hangs onto the ground.