2000 Volkswagen Jetta: excessive oil consumption

Filed Jul 13, 2009 · Engine · 188,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The spark plugs were changed on the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they noticed that the sixth valve was losing pressure. The manufacturer recommended that the engine be replaced. The contact feels that the manufacturer should replace the engine because it was a safety issue. The current mileage with the new engine was 2,000 and the failure mileage with the old engine was 188,000. Updated 08/21/09. *lj due to the cylinder 5 failure, the engine is burning excessive amounts of oil, emitting smoke from the tailpipe. The engine had already been replaced, but performing poorly. Updated 08/26/09.

Filed Oct 15, 2005 · Engine · 1,500 miles · CA

Vehicle was purchased new in 2000. Vehicle ran low on oil at 1500 miles. Filed complaint about excessive oil consumption for a new vehicle. Vehicle now has 66,000 miles and burns one quart of oil every 1000 miles. This has happened from the day of purchase. Mechanic has stated that this is within specs, but may damage pollution control systems. I find numerous complaints on-line regarding this issue.

Filed Aug 14, 2003 · Engine · NJ

Consumer states vehicle burns oil prematurely. Dealer notified.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Engine · 1,000 miles · OR

Excessive engine oil consumption. He car consumed approximately 1 qt of oil per 1500 mi. Taking into consideration this car had 8 miles when I lease it, and I drive under normal driving conditions this engine oil consumption, for me, is totally unreasonable. If I would not refill the engine oil between oil change intervals (5000 mi), the car would consume 74% of its total engine oil, easily burning its engine. At the dealer suggestion I ended up trading this car yet for another jetta, also consuming oil.

Filed Apr 27, 2003 · Engine · 20,000 miles · PA

Excessive oil consumption (2.5 quarts in 300 miles).

Filed Jul 11, 2002 · Engine · CO

Turbo has been having problems since dec 2001 - volksw failed to diagnose problem correctly after $1100 worth of repairs. Turbo went out on vehicle, causing oil to not be circulated through the engine, and instead flowed straight into the exhaust. Volkswagen arranged to replace the engine in my vehicle per my warranty, but later changed their diagnosis and only replaced the turbo.

Filed May 1, 2002 · Engine · IN

Check engine light (mli) came on. Checked engine oil and found to be nearly two quarts low. Refilled and called dealership. Delaership replaced o2 sensor - indicated that oil consumption of this amount was unusual and should be tracked. Several months later, check engine light came on, checked oil and was nearly two quarts low. Took to dealership, tweaked ECM settings and fixed the problem. New serice manager claims that high oil consumption is typical with this engine (notice - very different response from first encounter). Two days later, while at highway speed, the check engine light came back on. I have an apppoinment with dealer on friday. Car is just out of warranty (2 years) and has only 15k miles on it.

Filed Mar 28, 2002 · Engine · NY

Vehicle consuming oil since car was bought. Dealer changed pistons at 15232 miles but car is still consuming oil at 33853 miles. Have returned 13 times to the dealer with this problem since june 2000 but manufacturer insisted consumer keep coming back for oil consumption tests regularly every 1000 miles. Consumer persuing court action at this time. Nlm

Filed Jun 27, 2001 · Engine · MA

My 2000 vw jetta with 2.0 liter engine is suffering same fate as many others, excessive oil consumption. I followed maintenance instructions by having my first oil change / servicing at approx. 5000 miles. At 8190, oil light flashed and I stopped at a gas station...dipstick was dry. Added 2 full quarts of oil to bring back to normal. Vw has begun an oil consumption test on my car.

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Engine · CA

Vehicle has excessive oil consumption. Engine check light comes on. Dealer found nothing. Consumer then went to another dealer, who did oil consumption test, and after 6 visits found brake in sealing ring in engine.

Filed Apr 4, 2001 · Engine · CA

Oil light came on approximately 3000 miles after consumer had oil changed in vehicle. Private mechanic informed consumer that engine was burning oil, and was about ready to blow up. There was a gap in between pistons that were causing this defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Engine · VA

My 2000 jetta has began burning oil at a rate of 3/4 qt to 1 1/4 qt per 1000 miles. The dealer and volkswagen state this is normal by their standards and they just continue to do oil consumption tests and tell us to come back. Why has there not been a recall. I have found numerous other similar complaints on the internet and I have never experienced this with any other new care that I have owned.