2001 Volkswagen Jetta: fuel pump failure

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · 195,000 miles · SC

Car will stall at a 1/4 tank of gas when in motion. It will do this at any speed or on any road going uphill or down hill. Have put 3 new fuel pumps in changed the fuel pump solenoid and still have the problem. This has been going on for a year now.

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 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 May 31, 2007 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 15 MPH and the check engine light illuminated. The contact attempted to accelerate, but the vehicle speed failed to increase. After three minutes, the vehicle speed increased to 35 MPH without warning. The dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and performed the repair. Approximately six months later, the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The check engine light illuminated immediately after leaving the dealer. The mechanic stated that the ignition coil needed to be replaced and performed the repair. The contact stated that there was a recall for the ignition coil, but the recall number was unavailable. The dealer stated that her vehicle was excluded from the recall. The current mileage is 150,000 and failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Fuel system · GA

Mil light on with rich fuel mixture odor fuel pump relay was replaced driver side mirror defrost not working o2 sensor was replaced again air mass meter replaced again.

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · TN

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.

Filed Feb 10, 2001 · Electrical · CA

Dealer has replaced several parts "4" different times within less than 3,000 miles. We believe that they are unsure what the problem is. We have had the coil pac replaced 2 weeks later ground wires cleaned @ coil pac,third time in it had "10" faults pulled "mainley short to ground with spro misfire in all cylinders" replaced lower fuse panel & fuel pump rely. Milage @ third visit 2,274 mileage 2nd visit 1,270.. 4th visit mileage 2,893. They claim the spark plug wire was missing insulation which caused it to arc causing engine light to come on 4th time. Dates of service 12/4 00 845. Miles 12/20/00 mileage 1,270.00 1/25/01 mileage 2,274. 4th visit 2/4/01 mileage 2893.