2004 Volkswagen Jetta: engine overheating

Filed Dec 1, 2013 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · AZ

Alternator wiring harness overheated my battery fuse box and melted it. The vehicle battery light came on so I pulled over, turned the vehicle off, and inspected the battery, noticing the damage (melted plastic, smoke).

Filed Jan 14, 2012 · Seats · 131,000 miles · NY · fire

In april of 2005 vw initiated customer satisfaction campaign to address issues caused by overheating seat heaters. The vehicle was examined on june 24th 2006 by cook volkswagen in fallston maryland, and parts for repair were ordered (invoice [xxx]). On july 8th 2006 the car was returned to have the service performed. The invoice (268548) states: recalls completed, vv1 checked seat heater ' no repairs required. On january 3rd 2011, while driving at approximately 45 MPH, with the comfort seat heater turned on at level 2, the driver experienced strong pain, followed by strong odor of burning plastic. After stopping the vehicle, a hole burned through the seat was discovered. Vw suggested the owner pays $170.00 to northtown vw on amherst new york to disassemble the seat and take detailed pictures of the failure before performing any work to repair the seat heater. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 9, 2012 · Seats · 84,000 miles · WA · fire

While driving home on friday january 6 at around 230pm, my vw jetta wagon's driver's side seat heater, set on "4," overheated and ignited the seat material, which burned through and began to burn my pants. Smoke began to fill the cabin; luckily I was only a few blocks away from home. When the smoke began, I smelled a plastic burning smell, and veered sharply off the road, thinking the car might burn. I shut off the seat heater control, then drove to my home, one block away. I shut off the car, got a fire extinguisher from inside, then returned to the car. The smoke had just about stopped; a dime-sized burned hole was in my seat, as well as a slight browned area on my pants. I have made an appointment with the dealer to have it looked at, and have filed a case with vw of america case # [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 13, 2010 · Engine · 56,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated because the water pump failed. The contact stated tah the rim on the water pump made of plastic broke in two pieces. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 56,000. Updated 02/10/11 *bf updated 10/12/11

Filed Sep 28, 2010 · Engine · 55,000 miles · IL

Both radiator fans failed simultaneously, causing car to overheat and stop almost instantaneously in hot weather. Car only has 55k miles on it and has been properly maintained. Both radiator fans were replaced.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Engine · 72,879 miles · NC

Volkswagen jetta (all vw) have plastic impeller water pump that breaks, causing rapid overheating and possible engine seizure. Engine seizure may result in rear end collision. Volkswagen knows of this problem but refuses to recall the vehicles. New water pump is required to repair the condition. The parts costs over $200.00. Fairly easy to replace but the plastic parts could also break loose and get pumped through the engine and turbo and cause catastrophic failure.

Filed Sep 19, 2009 · Engine · 49,000 miles · TX

Volkswagen jetta (all vw) have plastic impeller water pump that breaks, causing rapid overheating and possible engine seizure. Engine seizure may result in rear end collision. Volkswagen knows of this problem but refuses to recall the vehicles. New water pump is required to repair the condition.

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Seats · 53,000 miles · NY

Seat warmer on driver's seat in 2004 vw jetta wagon overheated until it felt like it was going to catch on fire. Velour seats show impression of heating element. I noticed for about a month that it was very hot and the last time I used it I noticed a smell. I turned it off immediately and had it disconnected by a mechanic to prevent a fire.

Filed Apr 10, 2006 · Engine · 47,000 miles · CA

Developed large internal coolant leak @ ~47,000 miles. This is probably due to internal failure of the egr cooler. Dealer cannot id problem, but this appears to be widespread with this engine. This could result in engine failure and accident.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Engine · 56,000 miles · KY

2004 volkswagen jetta tdi. Engine will stall at times due to coolant leaking internally into intake manifold through faulty egr cooler. Causing vehicle to lose steering and brake assist.

Filed Jun 21, 2005 · Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

There was found to be a coolant leak caused by the egr (exhaust gas recirculator?). Coolant level dropped to the point that car began overheating. I havae looked on vw web forums and many owners have had a similar incident. 2004 volkswagen jetta tdi