2000 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Problems
- 31
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 31 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition coil · 7 records
- engine light · 7 records
- check engine · 6 records
- brake light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting
Car will not start after being driven far enough to warm-up the engine. Must wait several minutes--up to an hour--before it will start again. The process of trying a restart results in much unburned fuel vapor in the exhaust stream. The interior lighting does not turn on or off with the opening of a door. Horn does not sound when locking the car, auto-drivers seat positioning does not work. On the highway, the car…
ODI 10446012
Electrical System · Engine
I own a 2000 vr6 jetta and i had to replace the ignition coil twice due to the defects of the ignition coil cracking. I read a complaint about this issue on this website back in 2005 and it is very expensive to replace the ignition coil. While i was driving the car, i lost power and it started to stall on me. I almost got into a car accident on the highway because i panic. I am a college student that relies on my…
ODI 10288773
Electrical System
Fire in 2000 vw jetta vr6, point of origin at ignition coil pack on the top left-facing side of the engine. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10240064
Cooling System · Electrical System · Equipment
I own a 2000 volkswagen jetta, the car has had numerous problems, i realize the car is old and was bought as is it still should maintain to properly run. It has caused a safety hazard when the cars water pump failed while i was on the freeway doing 75mph, it started to stall i was in the far left lane, i pulled over threw heavy traffic, it was a 1000 dollar repair, i have researched the problem and found numerous…
ODI 10250024
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I am requesting that the agency please investigate the performance of the ignition coil plugs on the model year 2000, volkswagen, jetta. I have experienced multiple stalling events and car not starting up after up or being parked after shutting off engine as a result of one or more ignition plus malfunctioning on my 2000 volkswagen jetta gl. As a result of the engine stalling and not starting when ignition is…
ODI 10229591
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I have a 2000 vw jetta already have had experienced multiple stalling events as a result of one or more ignition coil plugs malfunctioning on my 2000 vw jetta as a result of the engine stalling i experienced a loss of power steering and increased braking efforts when i pulled vehicle over to the side of the road to control the vehicle. After a few minutes parked on the shoulder was able to restart vehicle although…
ODI 10230239
Electrical System
2000 volkswagen jetta 1.8t. The check engine light on my vw jetta keeps malfunctioning and lights up again and again. I have taken this to the dealer 3 times in the last 3 months and they say they fixed it, but it keeps coming back. Over the lifetime of this car (i have had this car for 8 years), i have had this check-engine light malfunction over 10-15 times. *tr
ODI 10225391
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the driver's side brake light would illuminate intermittently. The dealer changed the bulb. Afterwards, she was pulled over by a police officer who pointed out the malfunctioning brake light. She provided the officer with the paperwork of her recent repair. The officer instructed her to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The contact checked the…
ODI 10237996
Electrical System
My 2000 jetta vr6 has been experiencing coil issues for the past 3 years whenever the weather is wet/rainy and high humidity. If the car sits idle for 6-8 hours with a cold engine it is very difficult to start the engine without constant sputtering. There is no power in acceleration until the engine warms up completely. During this time the check engine light flashes and remains on until the next time i start up the…
ODI 10255084
Electrical System
Coil pack failure on 2000 vw jetta glx v-6; this jetta manufactured late in 2000 and should have been included in recall for 2001-2003 years.
ODI 10130032
Electrical System · Switch
My car had recall #04v096000 performed approx 1.5 years ago (a switch was replaced). That same switch had been replaced several times before. It is the switch that detects whether or not i have pressed the brake, allowing me to shift out of park. Sometimes it also affects my brake lights, causing them to not turn on when the brake is depressed. However, on may 14, 2005 i brought the car in again for the same…
ODI 10121211
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Fuel Injection System · Pads · Rotor
I am the primary repair person for this vehicle. Over its history, there have been numerous component failures that in my opinion are unacceptable for a vehicle with this mileage and age. I personally know the owner, and know that it is not operated under unusually harsh conditions. The vehicle was involved in a minor cosmetic crash early on, otherwise, there have been no unusual outside factors. At this point, the…
ODI 10118321
Abs Warning Light · Electrical System
While driving, the abs brake light came on intermittently. The clutch became stuck and the consumer had to jiggle the gear. The vehicle also had electrical problems. *bf ac compressor failed. New battery went dead. Four window failure due to electrical problem. *tc
ODI 10101029
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
From stop the vehicle would sometime stall. The consumer was unable to accelerate. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle had a bad mass air flow sensor (maf) and was replaced. The dealer found nothing wrong with the vehicle. The driver side door lock did not always lock automatically and would cause the alarm to sound. The problem was diagnosed but the problem was not fixed.…
ODI 10087488
Brake Lights · Electrical System
Problems with vehicle's brake lights. *mr on three occasions, the window regulator clips were replaced. Currently the brake light switch needed to be replaced for a third time. *sc
ODI 10075611
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Pads · Power Window Devices And Controls · Steering · Structure · Suspension
Transmission failed. The dealer replaced the part. However, two weeks later the part failed again. *ak the vehicle would not go into reverse. The transmission slipped and the vehicle had run into a pole at a gas station on the right front side. This problem remained the same. The engine light had come on along with the transmission problems. Other problems were: the tire pressure had to be reset on numerous…
ODI 10074085
Electrical System · Ignition
My jetta has been back at the dealer 5 times in the past two months to repair the same problem. The car hesitates upon acceleration as if it will stall. The check engine light comes on. Sometimes it stays on until they reset it and sometimes it goes off. The dealer has replaced the mass air sensor and cleaned parts of the engine. Then the intake manifold had to be replaced. Now they told me the problem is the…
ODI 10041776
Electrical System · Headlights
Both headlight plugs melted. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10034191
Electrical System · Gear Position Indication (Prndl) · Parking Brake
Brake sensor failed. Epc light activated and car failed to shift from park. Mechanical brake on transmission failed to recognize brake was depressed. Faulty sensor requred to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10030240
Electrical System · Emission Control · Seats
Mass air flow sensor failed at least 6 times in the past 60,000 miles, causing the vehicle to stall. Consumer discussed this with volkswagen, and asked manufacturer for an extended warranty. However, volkswagen was not listening. *ak the driver's side seat up/down lever spring broke. The micro switch failed and as a result the trunk light and gas light on the dash were inoperative. The automatic door locks failed.…
ODI 10074153
Anti-Theft Devices · Electrical System · Emission Control · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts · Structure
I thought my first new car purchase (a 2000 jetta vr6 gls) was a lemon. I, like many others, have experienced several problems. Problems such as: - rear cup holders broken - middle/rear seatbelt locked, cannot be used - 02 sensors both replaced since mil light kept illuminating - mas sensor replaced (and later recalled) - both front windows have fallen to the "black hole" (and later recalled; including a recall to…
ODI 10072871
Electrical System
Vehicle electrical system failed while driving. Causing the vehicle automatic door lock,turn signals and factory installed alarm system to be inoperative. Wiring in the turn signal lever was shorted.
ODI 8022275
Electrical System · Gasoline
For a newer car this volkswagen has been very problematic. On three occasions after starting the car the engine would make a noticeable sputtering noice and shaking like it was struggling to keep running. The check engine light would come on accompanied by a sulfurous smell and bluish exhaust. Upon attempting to put the car in drive, after idling for a while, the car would stall and not restart. Usually within an…
ODI 758805
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
1) vehicle comfort module spontaneously failed. This happened while driving the car! 2) a majority of the functions controlled by this module failed, including alarm going off while driving, fuel cap release not working, door locks, trunk release, etc. All failed. In the middle of the freeway, the alarm went off and there was nothing i could do to turn it off. Called emergency roadside service and they showed me how…
ODI 10100928
Electrical System
Aprox. Dates. Severe hesitation @ 2000 miles on may 23 2001. Purchased new on april 8 2001. Repaired three more times after first "check engine light" appeared. Light is on at current time and not under warranty any more. This car has been in and out of vw shop to many times for how new it is.
ODI 10030961
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2000 Volkswagen Jetta.
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