2001 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system problems

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

My ABS light has been on and I don't know how to get it to turn off. My traction control light has been on and don't know how to get it off. I have bought a new coil pack and spark plugs and spark plug wires and now my check engine has came back on.please help me with this car.thanks.god bless u.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that there was a strong abnormal odor of fuel coming from the rear interior seat area. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2012 · Fuel system · MD · fire

I drove through little stagnant water about 6 to 8 inches on perimeter rd. West. After driving through the water, the car began running and idling roughly. The car eventually stalled on perimeter rd. West, immediately south of the blue plains tunnel site. A passing driver honked and yelled to get out of the car because it was on fire. We witnessed flames coming from the underside of the vehicle.

Filed Oct 17, 2011 · Fuel system · NE

My car smells like gas so bad that I get a headache. Dealership says they do not know what is wrong. No incident but I know most volkswagen vehicles have this problem. The gas smell must be toxic, so this seems like a safety problem.

Filed Apr 23, 2010 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen golf. When driving at various speeds, the contact would notice a strong gasoline odor coming from the rear interior seat area. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the fuel pump was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 95,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2009 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · MA

The check engine light came on and every time you fill the gas tank up all the way, fuel spills all over the place. The engine light was diagnosed at the mechanic who stated the leak detection pump needed to be replaced. I contacted the vehicle dealer to obtain the pump in early august 2009. They did not have one in stock so I placed an order for one. The dealer said they put a rush order on it; however, it is now december 2009, the part remains on backorder according to the dealer and I am unable to resolve the pump failure. We are still unable to fill the fuel tank with gasoline pouring out all over the ground.

Filed Aug 26, 2008 · Fuel system · TX

My 2001 volkswagen jetta has always had a burning crayon smell and has been getting worse. I thought it was only my car until I looked online and saw that there are many complaints on different forums about the same thing. The main concern is if this smell is toxic. On days that the smell is worse I tend to get a headache. Please help.

Filed May 21, 2008 · Fuel system · 70,574 miles · TN

Smell of gasoline inside vehicle for 2-3 days. Noticed gas mileage was extremely bad - had traveled 100 miles and used 1/2 tank of gas. Took vehicle in to dealer for diagnostic. Dealer stated fuel line was completely corroded, fuel pump to sending unit - gas leaked into car's trunk & rear seat carpets. Dealer replaced fuel pump, filter and cleaned carpet - total charge of just over $1300. Requested old parts but dealer claimed they were thrown away.

Filed Jan 2, 2007 · Fuel system · 77,800 miles · TX

2001 vw jetta. Engine tune up (replaced spark plugs, specifically) at 77k; engine light goes off and is identified as maf sensor. Warranty extended through dealer to 70k. The car does not have optimum fuel efficiency without properly functioning sensor. Sensor was cleaned at independent mechanic, worked for 4 days, light went off again. This part needs to be recalled rather than just have an extended warranty!! It's expensive!

Filed Jan 18, 2005 · Fuel system · 15,000 miles · NY

I own a 2001 vw jetta with the 1.9l tdi diesel engine. This vehicle is maintained by my local vw dealership. During cold weather conditions below 30 degrees f my vehicle would stop running stranding me at night in locations with little road traffic or cell phone service. This occurred approximately 6 times requiring the vehicle to be towed to a dealership. Each time that the vehicle was thawed in their shop and was diagnosed with "improperly treated diesel fuel". I meticulously put in the recommended amount of vw anti-gel additive to all tank fulls of fuel. I also consistently purchase my diesel fuel from the same high volume supplier who has numerous fleet accounts. I had begun to triple dose the diesel fuel additive in attempts to avoid this situation. After numerous times of being stranded in single digit conditions and having the same situation occur I checked a tdi owners website tdiclu.com it seems that the problem lies in the fuel tank pick up which has a restriction that only surfaces when the fuel thickens during the winter months. The fuel pickup/sending unit comes in a c, d, and an h model. My vehicle had the c model. Apparently vw of canada is aware of this situation and without question or charge would replace their customers cars with the h model. I purchased the h model pickup/sender and replaced it myself and the problem has disappeared. To date I have incurred more than one thousand dollars in towing and repair charges for this problem that is clearly a vw design flaw and one that is acknowledged by vw of canada.