2001 Volkswagen Jetta body problems

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 137,354 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated and stalled without warning, the parking brake failed, and the rear driver side door had issues opening. The contact also stated that the vehicle leaked fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the main coolant fan, engine valve cover gasket, both rear shock and mounts, both front strut mounts, front lower control arm bushing, and both outer tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 137,354.

Filed Jan 31, 2013 · Body · 200,000 miles · NY

Car is parked and when it rains water leaks in from the passenger side. No accidents and cleaned all drains and pipes. I remember a letter about a year or two ago regarding this from vw but since my car did not leaked I was not worried, now its a puddle of water. What can I do.

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Body · 1,000 miles · CA

Lawsuit hearing set for november 16th 2012 involving 650,000 vehicles only offers $140 stopping us from further action. Please visit www.niandesign.com/vw ?designed for you? Showing proof this does not resolve the issue. This is a safety concern. Cars spoiler/bumper is constructed too low to the ground catching normal curbs and parking stops tearing off the assembly leaving it dangling. We are told to park away from these structures possibly obstructing traffic. Please view site for photos, multiple complaints, and a link to upcoming lawsuit. The federal safety agency, I researched and made this easy for you. Look !!

Filed Sep 4, 2012 · Body, Visibility · 120,000 miles · AL

Debris from gaskets in air ventilation system exits the air vents and hits the occupants. The debris, on occasion, hit the driver in the eye causing temporary loss of vision. The debris flying out into the face of the driver or other vehicle occupant is always a distraction to driver attention to driving even when direct contact with the eye(s) does not occur.

Filed Dec 16, 2008 · Body · NJ

I bought my 2001 volkswagen jetta used in july 2006. Ever since, there has been a horrible smell of crayons infused throughout my car. I tried everything to get the smell out. However, this smell is becoming a daily burden for me to even drive the car for more than 5 minutes since I get headaches and really affects my allergies. I tried to research this smell and found many forums of people with the same problem saying that it is coming from a chemical in the carpet. I am confused as to why volkswagen is not doing anything about this problem since it can be very serious. Chemicals seeping through the carpets and the driver breathing it in every time they drive is not a problem that a driver should be worrying about. A car is unsafe enough but to add toxins is unacceptable. I didn't pay for a car to get headaches and breath in chemicals when I drive it. Is there anything that can be done about this problem? Thank you for listening to a problem that has really become a burden on my everyday life!

Filed Aug 24, 2008 · Body · TX

I have a 2001 jetta and is has a crayon smell in it. It gets worst in the heat. I have complained to the corporate office and nothing has been done. There are numerous complaints of the same complaint on the internet however it continues to be ignored. It is to the point where I get a headache when I'm in the car. I read one complaint said it was a type of plastic wax jetta uses in the vehicle and that product is toxic. I have exhausted all options and don't know what else I can do to get them to do a recall on this matter due to the number of complaints.

Filed Aug 7, 2008 · Body, Engine · CA

I own a 2001 vw jetta. I bought it 3 years ago, used from the volkswagen dealership. The automobile was sold as a "certified" auto, which I found out later does not mean much. My trunk is locked shut and does not open manually or with remote, I've had to replace cv boots, catalytic converter, transmission and numerous headlight, taillight and blinker bulbs. And today one of my headlights is so dim, it doesn't really provide any light when it is dark. I have replaced it and replaced it. It stays fine for about 2 days and then just dims out again. I can't afford to keep taking it to volkswagen. It's a rip off and they don't even fix anything right anyway. My engine fan went out all of the sudden the other day, causing the car to overheat. I had to get it towed. That isn't the first time I have had to pay to have it towed. The interior plastic coating on armrests and all plastic inside is peeling and looks terrible. When I push unlock all doors, the driver's side back seat door will not open unless I reach inside and pull the lock open manually. There is so much more, but I don't want to waste my time. I know nothing will happen, even though it is so obvious that these cars are complete lemons, and they need to stop selling them to people.

Filed Mar 22, 2008 · Body, Engine · FL

Multiple failures of radiator fan, leading to multiple replacements; multiple failures/replacements of oxygen sensor and mass flow sensor; misdiagnosed replacement of catalytic converter; water leakage into interior of car; incidents starting occurring in 2004, latest in march 2008; number of failures is an average of 3 for each noted problem.

Filed Mar 2, 2008 · Body · NH

My sunroof leaks and leaves a puddle on the drivers side floor.

Filed Aug 23, 2006 · Body, Suspension · 95,000 miles · WI

I have had nothing but issues with my 2001 jetta. I have replaced all the wheel bearings and the front bearing twice. I have also had to replace the engine coils twice on this car. Now in the last 2-3 weeks the clear coat has started to peel off the car. The paint is not coming off just the clear coat. I called the vw care center and they ran me around having me take the car to a vw body shop, and having the service manager look at it and neither one of them could tell me why the clear coat was peeling. They both did respond by saying the could be sure but in may have been over baked at the factory after it was painted but of course nobody want to admit that because then vw would be liable to fix it. So in calling the vw care center back the pretty much told me the car was 5 year old and it wasn't their problem any more but mine. Great customer service. I've owned other cars and never had a problem with the clear coat. Granted they were not vw cars. I recommend not to buy a vw of any kind because this company will not stand by their fault. I mean 5 years old that the clear coat is peeling off. That isn't right. Thanks for nothing vw. Don't buy a vw.