2000 Volkswagen Jetta: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 17, 2009 · Acceleration · 123,100 miles · TX

I bought my jetta 03/2009 and have nothing but problems. Immediately after purchasing I noticed after once I would pull out of my driveway and press the gas and the asr light and epc light would come on, and it would lose power as in not go. So I would have to restart the car and let it set for about 15 min, which doesn't always work. Sometimes after leaving a store and getting on the main road it will do this, which is really scary when cars are coming up on you fast and your at almost a complete stop hoping they notice the emergency lights on, which do not always work. My engine light is on, and was told it had to do with the throttle body that's why it idles alot. I have had the throttle body looked at, it is fine, I have replace hoses that were damaged. I just picked it up from the shop for emissions repair, engine light still on, and now my motor in knocking really bad. And about 2 wks of purchasing my jetta the casing on the transmission busted, so I had to have it fixed, was not cheap. And I have had to replace the water pump, and tierods, which is fine, that's vehicle maintenance. But my steering is still messed up, and replacing the tierods did not fix this problem, and no one can tell me exactly what is wrong with this car. Nothing can be pin pointed. No one can tell me why the epc light and asr light comes on and the car loses power.

Filed Dec 11, 2009 · Engine · 113,000 miles · VA

My 2000 jetta gls vr6 has on three different occasions lost power when driving and the check engine light came on. On all three occasions, I brought the car to the vw service department to have it diagnosed as a faulty coil pack and wires. Each time I replaced paying over $1000 out of my own pocket, for what is clearly a defective part with the vw coil packs in vr6 engines.

Filed Oct 17, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · NY

I own a 2000 vr6 jetta and I had to replace the ignition coil twice due to the defects of the ignition coil cracking. I read a complaint about this issue on this website back in 2005 and it is very expensive to replace the ignition coil. While I was driving the car, I lost power and it started to stall on me. I almost got into a car accident on the highway because I panic. I am a college student that relies on my car and I travel 300 miles to college. I noticed a lot of sparks by the ignition coil and I am very scared to drive my car because it might catch on fire. Please help!!!

Filed Jun 7, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 139,095 miles · IN

I have a 2000 vw jetta already have had experienced multiple stalling events as a result of one or more ignition coil plugs malfunctioning on my 2000 vw jetta as a result of the engine stalling I experienced a loss of power steering and increased braking efforts when I pulled vehicle over to the side of the road to control the vehicle. After a few minutes parked on the shoulder was able to restart vehicle although the engine operated at reduced power............................also my brake lights have been sticking on and not working all the time as well.................not sure how to explain this one but here goes right by my AC switch on my car there is a button that is supposed to circulate the air through the car but when I push it in a light on my dashboard comes on and says brake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I have a loss of brake power, also my cruise control has stopped working and my hazards have stopped as well was hoping you might be able to help me as the dealer does not want to do anything about my issues.

Filed Jun 2, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 115,000 miles · IL

I am requesting that the agency please investigate the performance of the ignition coil plugs on the model year 2000, volkswagen, jetta. I have experienced multiple stalling events and car not starting up after up or being parked after shutting off engine as a result of one or more ignition plus malfunctioning on my 2000 volkswagen jetta gl. As a result of the engine stalling and not starting when ignition is accelerated, I have also I experienced a loss of power steering and increased breaking efforts when I pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The car would not start when sitting for a while. After about 45 minutes or longer - I was able to start the vehicle although the engine operated at a reduced power. The vehicle will stall and will not start up for no reason at all. I feel very unsafe and nervous when driving - and have had the problem over and over and have paid for costly repairs. Still to no avail, it keeps happening. Tired of the vehicle - will never ever purchase a volkswagen again! Please investigate the electrical system ignition module on volkswagen jettas - year 2000 please asap !!! I have been stranded in the worst places with the vehicle - with no help to restart the vehicle.

Filed Aug 2, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · CA

At about 50,000 miles as I was driving uphill the engine felt as if it was failing and losing power. It regained power, but the check engine light came on. I took it to an independent mechanic who ran a diagnostic, and found many codes on it, but nothing wrong. He cleared out the computer and sent me on my way. I now have 87,000 miles and have been having the same problem continuously. Now, I have to take my car regularly by my mechanic to have the computer cleared out. The check engine light came on 2 days after he cleared it last time. I called volkswagen and they said there is no recall on the electrical system, but that they have had this complaint before.

Filed Aug 16, 2005 · Engine · 75,000 miles · NJ

This complaint concerns the 2000 vw jetta tdi diesel. Apparently, the egr system, in conjunction with the closed crankcase ventilation system, provides an opportunity for the crankcase oil vapors and soot from the egr to mix in the engine intake manifold. With time, the intake manifold becomes almost completely clogged with this oil/soot mixture, causing the engine to lose power and hamper such normal driving activities such as highway merging, passing, and emergency accident avoidance procedures due to loss of power. Volkswagen USA, the manufacturer, in many cases refuses to acknowledge the safety issue in regards to this gradual and severe loss of power, resulting in owner paid service charges which may exceed $1000 dollars (in some cases). Nowhere in any of the advertising or marketing literature of the vw tdi engines is a reference made to required periodic "intake cleanings" and it's inherent service costs. This vehicle is clearly not designed for safe and continued usage in the united states - people are going to get killed driving these things if vw doesn't acknowledge and repair this design defect, especially in high traffic areas.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Engine · 63,000 miles · AL

2000 vw tdi manual transmission with 65,000 miles. Engine check light comes on, definite loss of power, worse when engine has been running for awhile. Car has no acceleration and can not hold speed going up relatively minor hills. Took it to the dealer who put it on the computer, said that the wastegate valve was stuck but was okay now. Problem reoccured. Definite safety problem on highway because there is no acceleration available to the driver.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Engine · 81,000 miles · VA

I am experiencing a loss of power on hills and when trying to accelerate an intermitant check engine light appears. I own a vw jetta tdi 2000. The dealer diagnosed the problem 1st as a turbo control module, $252.00. Some increase in power but not very much, check engine light off. 2nd trip to dealer after an 1-1/2 hour discussion about charging me another diagnostic fee and my consenting the problem was diagnosed as carbon in intake and egr valve replacement. I asked 4 questions :how does carbon get in an air intake?, how did the technician determine this was problem? Why wasn't it identified the 1st time I took car in and what guarantee would I get? The dealer would not or could not answer these questions and the customer service rep at vw america has not answered them but has offered to pay 100% parts and labor for the repair after two days of calling and trying to get an answer from both of them. Don, is the customer service rep who offered to pay for repair upon my going to another dealer and paying for another diagnostic to verify the problem, as the first dealer has refused service to the vehicle because I insisted on answers to my questions before ok'ing repair. The number I called for vw america is 1-800- 822-8987. I have about 81,000 miles on the car and this problem creates a serious saftey hazard on the interstate or any highway where a slow moving vehicle may be a hazard.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Engine · VA

Vw jetta tdi- the turbo hasn't been working. Apparently, this vehicle is equipped with a ccv (crankcase vent) system and an egr (exhaust gas recirculation) system. Oily fumes from the ccv system combine with carbon particles from the egr system to form a black sticky tar in the intake system. This eventually starts restricting the amount of airflow into the engine, resulting in gradual power loss as the vehicle ages and the intake clogging becomes worse. This is apparently preventable by adjusting the intake air volume of 370 mg/stroke using a computer to reprogram the egr. Replacing the manifold & egr is an expensive proposition that is not covered under the powertrain warranty.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Engine · 54,422 miles · IN

While driving at any speed vehicle lost power and stalled. Dealer replaced the intake air filter which was clogged at consumer's expenses of $ 1,892.94. *ak the consumer was informed that the problem was due to the throttle body and the intake had carbon build up. The intake and egr were cleaned and the air mass meter was replaced . The air meter was defective. After the repairs, the consumer noticed that the engine would continue to come on.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 45,000 miles · NM

Vehicle suffered a lost of power when check engine light illuminates.*mr on march 7 2002 university vw discovered a defective airflow meter. The windshield was replaced for a cracked rain drain. The brake servo was changed for a pin hole air leak. Consumer was told that the glow plug harness might be the cause as to why the brake lights come on. The hazard switch switched on and off distressing other drivers behind. Replaced the hazard relay switch (on the dash) by myself. Back brake pad wore down to the rivets. Vehicle overheated on 3 occasions had pressure test and thermostat changed and problem still exist.*ts