2000 Volkswagen Jetta: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 260,000 miles · MI

I purchased this vehicle recently and have noticed a distinct diesel smell when idling or driving at low speeds. Smells strong like leaking diesel fuel. The car idles very rough and sometimes stalls when coming to a stop. There is a very bad odor whenever I enter the vehicle. I am concerned that the car will stall and I might be in an unsafe position during traffic. I think the clutch might be defective. It sounds very loud. The vehicle has 260,000 miles. Diesls are supposed to run forever but I feel like I bought a lemon.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · UT

Vehicle completely stalls for several seconds sporadically whenever the fuel guage reads 3/8 or less. Both my vw car do the exact same thing. It is common knowledge this occurs with most vw cars. Extremely unsafe and should be recalled.

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Engine · 245,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen jetta. While driving 80 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder of the road and towed back to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 245,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 119,892 miles · RI

I own a 2000 vw jetta 2.0 gls automatic. I was coasting down a hill and coming to a stop. I started using my brakes and all of a sudden with out any warnings chimes or indication my car completely shut off, brakes and steering wheel felt locked up and I almost crashed if not for my friend helping me move my steering wheel towards a side street to figure out what happen. Car would not restart. Only after an hour or so of waiting for a tow truck did my car start but was different. This happened to me 4 more times. Last time this happened I was on my way home from new job at around 2 am est I got lost and car stalls out on me with no indication and it does not just stall and stop it stalls and continues to roll until you loose momentum this is not safe. Thankfully this problem did not happen to me while on a high way this problem could cause serious injury or even death if ones car stalls and they can not control it. I took the car to my mechanic and confirmed bad coil pack and crank position sensors.

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 Nov 27, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 102,000 miles · CA

I own a 2000 volkswagen jetta, the car has had numerous problems, I realize the car is old and was bought as is it still should maintain to properly run. It has caused a safety hazard when the cars water pump failed while I was on the freeway doing 75mph, it started to stall I was in the far left lane, I pulled over threw heavy traffic, it was a 1000 dollar repair, I have researched the problem and found numerous complaints about a failed water pump, also, the car starts and revs at 2000 rpms or it has trouble starting, check engine light comes on frequently and cant find the problem, engine malfunctions are numerous, I feel I should have some compensation from the vw corporation and all the other owners of a vw of this year with the same issues.

Filed Nov 3, 2008 · Engine · 107,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen jetta. Since the vehicle was purchased in april of 2008, it stalls and shuts down without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The failure code was located at the gas throttle position sensor. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 107,000 and current mileage was 113,770.

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 Oct 3, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · IL

I purchased a used certified 2000 volkswagen jetta in january 2004, after only one week of purchasing the vehicle, the engine light came on, the accelerator was making a vibrating sound and stalling continuously. Okay, the transmission went out and it had to be replaced at my expense - I purchased a used transmission and then the engine throttle failed and the car wouldn't even start one day - had that replaced at my expense $1700. No the old parts are not available. Okay, there's more, the brakes have been replaced a total of four times within three years, the engine light is still on, air bag light on, brake light on, lights and fog interior fuses and exterior lights have been replaced I don't know how many times, I have put so much money into this vehicle - and it still is running badly. As of today, the car won't move without warming it up first for about 45 minutes fully - when you press on the accelerator without warming it up first - it will stall and make a loud embarrassing noise as if the engine is going to explode - and you have to literally make it move by pressing very hard on the accelerator and praying that it won't just shut off while driving and never start again. My vehicle has 117,000 miles on it had 43,500 when I bought it (I know stupid wasn't I) it was my first vehicle. I know a car is not suppose to last forever, but dam does it have to cost so much to try and keep it running until it dies. Please help me with any information you may have to assist me in this matter.

Filed Feb 28, 2005 · Electrical · 49,300 miles · IL

2000 vw jetta, vr6 engine, 49,3331 mile. Whenever my car was idle for more than 6-8 hours and was exposed to rainy\wet weather, the engine would experience performance issues. Immediately after starting the car under these circumstances, the engine would sputter and sound like it was on the verge of stalling. If I attempted to drive the car without letting it fully warm-up, the engine would experience a severe performance degradation, characterized by poor, rough acceleration. The check engine light would also illuminate, and I would receive the emissions workshop warning message. This problem has occured several times over the past 1-2 years. At first the problem was mild, but over time it worsened. I took the car into the dealer for service and was informed that the ignition coil and ignition leads needed replacement to resolve the problem. These parts have been replaced, and thus far the issue with my engine has not reappeared. Vw issued an ignition coil recall for various other 2001, 2002 and 2003 models. It appears the ignition coil recall should be expanded to include other model years as this is not the kind of part that should need regular replacement. It's quite obvious there's a defect with this part.

Filed Nov 24, 2004 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · VA

The car transmission stalled about 4 times. Each time (4 time) I took the car to the vw dealership and they could not identify the problem. Then the car broke down. I took it back to the vw dealership then the dealership identified it as a transmission problem. The cost to repair the car is $4000. Also, no other dealership or auto repair shop has serviced this car except miller vw.