In 2004, my 2000 vw jetta's break lights failed to turn off. When I took the car in for service, the dealer replaced a switch. Several months later, vw were issued a recall on vehicle to replace the brake light switch which would either fail to turn off or fail to turn the break lights on. Vw refunded the amount I had paid to repair my vehicle. On september 16, 2005, a driver notified me after a near miss at an intersection that my break lights were failing to light. I brought my car to the dealership and they claimed that the switch had failed, but said that it was not covered under the original recall because the switch had already been replaced. The recall repair work did not repair my vehicle. The break light switch failed after the recall repair was made.
2000 Volkswagen Jetta lights complaints
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The brake light switch on my jetta 2000 vehicle malfunction. When this happens the automatic shift lock (asl) locks when park or neutral. Cause traffic jam. After 30 minutes the swith started working temporarily. It happen 3 times in the last 2 days
I would like to report yet another failure of the safety/signalling light system on my 2000 volkswagen jetta. Recently, my reverse lights ceased to function, reducing visibility when backing up at night and failing to signal other drivers that I was backing up. I attempted to correct this problem myself by checking the bulb and fuse. Both of these "wear and tear" items were fine. I then took my car to the dealer who informed me that the "reverse light switch" had to be replaced. Dealer replaced the switch for about $100 and the problem is now corrected. I have recently taken part in the recall campaigns for the brake light switch and hazard light switch on this car, and I stongly feel that there is a comprehensive problem with the safety/signaling light electronic system on this car.
My car had recall #04v096000 performed approx 1.5 years ago (a switch was replaced). That same switch had been replaced several times before. It is the switch that detects whether or not I have pressed the brake, allowing me to shift out of park. Sometimes it also affects my brake lights, causing them to not turn on when the brake is depressed. However, on may 14, 2005 I brought the car in again for the same problem, even after the recall. This is the 4th time it has happened. This time it did affect the brake lights - they would not come on when I depressed the brake. The dealership stated that the cause of the brake light failure was not due to a fuse, but due to that switch, and that the two are connected. When the switch malfunctions the brake lights could malfunction as well. The dealership replaced the switch (again). This is the 4th time that part has been replaced. The consumer has experienced several electrical failures such as a short to the ground which required a new fuel pump relay, esp light which indicated a bad brake light, the check engine light illuminated indicating a bad ABS pump and relay. Updated 01/27/06.
The consumer states the recall for the brake light switch has been repaired, however the problem still exists.
Hazard signals fail to blink or flash. On occasion, they flash a few times then stop.
The vehicle was slightly over a year old when the brake light started to illuminate. The consumer had the brakes replaced. *nm recall# 04v096000.
The turn signal/cruis control handle fell off, preventing the operator from signaling an intent to turn. The handle was not damaged in any way to cause it to fall off other than normal use. The handle is dangling by its wires to the cruise control and the operator is unable to signal an intent to turn.
Turn signal on many volkswagen models across many late 90's and early millennium models (including my 2000 jetta vr6) are failing at an alarming rate. It seems to be a shared relay/flasher with the hazard system or the hazard switch (button) itself.
Problems with vehicle's brake lights. *mr on three occasions, the window regulator clips were replaced. Currently the brake light switch needed to be replaced for a third time.
Brake light switch malfunctioned, caused car to lock in park, and brake lights became inoperative.
In reference to the following recall: the federal safety agency campaign id number : 04v096000 one additional problem should be noted. I have a 2000 vw jetta with an automatic transmission and when the brake light switch fails, as it did on my car at the end of last year, the shifter cannot be moved out of the park position. This effectively leaves the vehicle immobilized and the owner needing a tow. I think that all owners who have had this defective switch replaced should be reimbursed for the switch repair and towing if applicable. Thank you for your attention to this issue. Dan eliades.
When turn signal and/or hazard warning signals are used and left in the "on" position, the rate and which the signal lights blink gradually "slows". After the signals are left on for about 2 minutes, the signal lights cease to "blink" and eventually "freeze" and are constantly lit. If car were to become disabled, the hazard warning lights will work for about 1 or 2 minutes, and thereafter remain constantly lit, thus rendering them useless to warn approaching motorists of a disabled vehicle. The dealer replaced the hazaed switch to correct the problem.
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
Headlight sockets have melted 3 times. Twice on the right headlight and once on the left. Was told by dealer that it was because I used napa aftermarket headlights. About a year ago I replaced the right socket and headlight with parts provided by vw dealer. It still melted. It looks like the connectors in the socket are not sized to handle the current and heat up until the plastic around them melts.
Both headlight plugs melted. Dealer notified.
Vw jettas. Common problem is that the brake lights stop working without warning. Owners are unaware of this. This is dangerous. 2000 and newer years. You should make them issue a safety recall.
Right front window failed to go up or down and the left rear window popped while closing due to broken lifters. The left front window fell into the door. The window regulator failed twice. *yh
While driving at night headlights stop working. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer has to replace headlight switch.
My frustration and fear at the fact that my brake switch has failed twice, my battery has died 3 times while with the dealer, and my brakes seized while driving on a major road and my alarm goes off constantly, is only compounded by the fact that vw has not one explaination for why any of this is happening. To tell me everything is "testing" fine certainly adds to this frustration because there's nothing they can fix when nothing is "wrong." to that I say, o.k. Then, give this car to your loved one to drive and we'll see how safe you feel. Absurd -- will is take deaths for someone to do something?
Each electrical problem was annoying for a brand new car but they were fixed. My concern is the oil burning for no apparent reason. No one at the dealership took me seriously until I threatened them with legal action but my car is still burning oil. I can't seem to make anyone understand that a car only one year old should not consume oil like this car is doing now. Twice I have been stranded with my 9 month old son in the cold weather because the red warning light for low oil has come on and both times I had no oil in the engine. There is obviuosly something wrong with this car but the dealer keeps telling me that their mechanics say there is nothing wrong.
The o2 sensor failed.
Reverse lights stay on and cannot be fixed betw. 2 dealers who in total have worked over 32 hours of labor with out resolution.
When driving down a hill headlamps do not illuminate far enough ahead to see a person in the road. There is a distinct line at eye level and above that is not illuminated, making it impossible to see up the other side of the hill. This seems to be a design flaw and was not noticed until after I bought the car since I did not have the oppurtunity to test drive the car after dark. I have contacted consumer relations several times, and was told the car meets safety standards. I feel this problem holds the distinct possiblity of causing an accident in the future.
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