The consumer states that while driving and with no warning, the vehicle jerked and lost power. Dealer notified. Mr the consumer states that the vehicle has had several transmissions replaced in a year-feels that the vehicle is a lemon. Scc
2001 Volkswagen Jetta engine complaints
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There was a foul smell coming from inside of the vehicle. Consumer has had to go to hospital because of a rash due to some kind of chemical that she was smelling. Contacted dealer, and dealer could not find cause.
I was told by the manufacturer that 1 quart/1000 miles is normal. I have researched this problem and found that I am not the only person with this problem. This problem needs to be addressed. Burning this much oil is not normal and it is not good for the environment.
The vehicle sputters when you first start out and after sitting for a while and is started up again. I have taken it to the dealership where I purchased it from on 3 separate occasions. On the last trip to the dealership, they took it the the manufacturer for diagnosis. The manufacturer advised it was my mass air flow sensor. Once that was replaced my vehicle still experienced problems. On today 8/30/02 I took my vehicle to the manufacturer directly and was advised that the wiring that went to the maf sensor needs to be changed. Almost $600.00 later, spark plugs, fuel fiter, air filter , o2 sensors, mass air flow sensor and wires...........the problem is not as bad, but still exists. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased is upset that the manufacter did the last repairs and guaranteed the vehicle was fixed.........after letting it sit for 3 hours today, starting the vehicle, backing out of my driveway....and turning the wheel.........the sputter was back. I do want to go back to the manufacturer to get the vehicle repaired. But I do not want to pay $75 an hour labor for them to check the same problem over and over again, and pretty much just replace various parts. Has anyone else experienced this problem or one similar. What can I do to get my car repaired and not have to pay for the check out charge for the same problem?
Thereis a very heavy chemical smell in interior of vehicle. Took vehicle to volkswagen for service, and dealer couldn't locate a problem. Consumer stated that smell was making driver sick in the stomach. Please provide any further information.
I have a 2001 vw jetta 4 cyl. With 25,000 miles on it that burns 1 qt. Of oil every 1,000 miles. I have brought the car into south shore volkswagen where the car was purchased for all of its 5,000-mile service appointments including oil changes. Although vw is telling me this is 'normal' for a jetta I disagree. Per olksvwagen policy I am now doing oil consumption tests which is only confirming that the car does go through 1 qt. Of oil per 1000 miles. There obviously is a problem with the jetta model that needs to be fixed at vw's expense.
While driving down road at 55 MPH vehicle loss all power due to a fuel pump failing with no warning. Vehicle is also consuming oil possibly due to -o- ring being misseaded during manufacturing. Please describe details.
While driving, vehicle loses power with out warning. No lights illuminate before or after vehicle stalls. Dealer is aware of problem. *ak the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer for repairs. When consumer received the vehicle back, the mileage was run up to an inappropriate amount. Vehicle had been in 4 times prior for vehicle not starting. Dealer explainded nothing could be found wrong and that they had driven the vehicle approx. 120 miles. There is an unanswered 82 miles to be accounted for. Dealer has replaced the ECM power relay and a pin at the ecu connector.
Discovered car was burning oil although it gave no indications. Told this was normal by dealer. Car almost stalled on three occasions under 20000 miles. Oxygen sensor was replaced after car almost stalled on major highway in front of oncoming traffic. Fixed after three seperate trips to dealer. Car has had all sheduled oil changes and maintainence sinse purchase.
Vehicle would lose power while driving, dealer was notified, and was unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to problem any further information.
Transmision does not shift correctly around third gear, the car will rev up then the car has a hard jerk. As for the engine the engine will kill any where at any time the hole car will just shut of driving or just sitting still. I feel very unsafe in this car!
Consumer states while driving, the check oil light illuminated, when checking the dipstick there was no oil, so the consumer added 1 quart of oil and called the dealer, the dealer is running an oil consumption test, but in the meantime the engine is still using almost a quart of oil every 1000 miles.
Vehicle stalls at any speed/ any time. Shortly after purchase engine check light came on. Taken to dealer who repaired. However, vehicle stalls on a daily basis, taken to dealer 6 times, cannot remedy problem.
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This part was replaced under warranty. However, my warranty is almost up, how many more will I have to replace?
Shortly after purchase of the vehicle the engine began to sputter and shake with the check engine light illuminating, consumer returned vehicle to dealership to fix temperature regulator in the engine system, however after repair the vehicle's engine light illuminated and consumer lost all braking ability. The dealership and manual state that it is ok for the driver to continue to drive the vehicle with the check engine light on, but when light is flashing do not drive, the brakes and engine failure occurred without flashing lights for proper warning.
Check oil light came on. After checking dipstick found that it was completely empty. Took car next day directly to dealer and found they know of problem with the car burning oil and it was "normal for the car to do that under 10,000." car was serviced at minuteman vw for 5k service. Car taken to same location. They suggested we put oil in car and come back tuesday. We drove away but retuned after 10 minutes to get rental car. The vehicle gave no signs about an oil leak beforehand nor heavy smoke from the exhuast. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to check the spark plugs. Is there any recourse we can have since this defect no matter how many times we take it back will devalue our vehicle? Please advise.
Consumer concerned with quality of fabric material on seats, consumer states that garments and other particles stick to the seat fabric like a magnet, seat cloth is beige in color and looks dirty. Consumer states a yellow spot near the rear window came through the interior of the vehicle.
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