1999 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems

May 24, 2006

Engine

1999 jetta's oil pan threads were stripped and drain plug needed to be replaced. *ts *nm

ODI 10167987

May 9, 2002 · 30,000 miles

Electrical System · Engine

Check engine light, power failure on door locks and alarm. *nlm

ODI 10023604

January 5, 2001

Engine · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Unknown Or Other

Engine light was on. Driver took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that engine valves and hoses needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.*ak

ODI 8002327

April 1, 2000

Emission Control · Engine

Vehicle which is a 4 cylinder engine burned more oil than expected , a quart every 1000 mile. *ak the oil level was down at 1000-1500 miles after oil change. About this time check the engine light came on . The dealer states that this problem is common with 2.0l. 4 cylinder engine, when the check engine came on againe, the dealer replaced the oxyen sensor. Since then no light came on. *yh

ODI 866325

April 1, 2000

Engine

4 cylinder engine burned 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles, but this vehicle has been burning more oil. Dealer could not determine the cause. Please provide further information.*ak

ODI 865270

March 30, 2000

Engine

I understand there has been numberous report oil pan punctures with the vw jetta. The combination of thin gauge steel and the low positon of the pan lead to high potential from road damage.*ak

ODI 743284

March 1, 2000

Engine

OIL PAN CRACKED. *AK

ODI 720916

March 1, 2000

Engine

Hit dip in road at low speed, chafed oil pan which caused a one inch split in oil pan. *ak

ODI 719868

October 10, 1999

Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Engine

Vehicle has excessive engine oil consumption and loss of cooling at the same rate, which could cause engine failure/fire and air pollution. Owner has contacted dealership two times about the problem. Also, gear selection and engagement of the transmission are slow to respond to input. Dealer says that these problems are normal. *ml

ODI 856688

September 3, 1999

Engine

While driving at 70 mph and without prior warnng, engine failed, and consumer lost power. Consumer was in the third lane, and the vehicle shut down . Also, engine valves dropped straight through the engine on the other side while in motion, and vehicle vibrated. *ak

ODI 847670

March 11, 1999

Axle Assembly · Engine · Module

Engine head gasket blew out, spark plugs melted. Head gasket and spark plugs had to be replaced by the dealership. Also, front axle was bent. When consumer drove at approximately 50 mph vehicle would shake . *ak

ODI 859101

February 1, 1999

Engine

Vehicle experiencing problem with oil burning (one quart) every 750 mile.; dealer notified on seven occasions. Tests were performed and consumer was informed that nothing could be found, and that it was normal. Seeking nhtsa for information on this matter. *ak

ODI 851145

Engine

Consumer noticed the epc light came which resulted in the vehicle losing power. Please provide any further information. *ph

ODI 10031753

Engine · Unknown Or Other

Vehicle consumes more oil than required, causing light to illuminate intermittently. Dealer has been notified. *ak

ODI 889681

Engine

Vehicle consumes a quart of oil every 1k miles. Dealer has been notified, and said that vehicle is within specifications. *ak

ODI 871513

Engine

The vehicle hit a pothole and it punctured the oil pan, allowing oil to leak from the vehicle. Dealer said oil pan needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 848055

Engine

Burning oil, changed to using 20w 50 - still burning, have investigated at several dealers, they are all aware of the problem, say it happens in 10% of vehicles, and that volkswagen is not recalling until they know exactly the cause. My problem was initiated with a loss of a engine casting seal, and has been burning ever since. Most dealers are giving the run around, and vw is claiming that the vehicle is in spec.…

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ODI 732546