2000 Volkswagen Jetta Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 10 records
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2000 jetta gls vr6 has on three different occasions lost power when driving and the check engine light came on. On all three occasions, i brought the car to the vw service department to have it diagnosed as a faulty coil pack and wires. Each time i replaced paying over $1000 out of my own pocket, for what is clearly a defective part with the vw coil packs in vr6 engines. *tr
ODI 10295379
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The spark plugs were changed on the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they noticed that the sixth valve was losing pressure. The manufacturer recommended that the engine be replaced. The contact feels that the manufacturer should replace the engine because it was a safety…
ODI 10276541
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2000 vw jetta was being driven today by my fiance on 295 south in rhode island. He noticed the coolant light come on, and so looked at the temp gauge and saw that it had not risen any higher than normal. After keeping an eye on the gauge for a few minutes, he noticed it suddenly drop to 0 and so he pulled over, figuring a hose had broken or something to that extent. When he exited the vehicle he noticed some…
Fire reported
ODI 10234479
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Engine And Engine Cooling · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Power Train · Tires
I purchased a used certified 2000 volkswagen jetta in january 2004, after only one week of purchasing the vehicle, the engine light came on, the accelerator was making a vibrating sound and stalling continuously. Okay, the transmission went out and it had to be replaced at my expense - i purchased a used transmission and then the engine throttle failed and the car wouldn't even start one day - had that replaced at…
ODI 10204787
Engine And Engine Cooling
After coming up a steep hill in a heavy snowstorm, the engine of my 2000 gls v6 volkswagen jetta caught fire and burned up. The car was in excellent condition and well serviced. I parked the car in the garage and there was no sign or smell of smoke. After the third trip out to the car to unload groceries, smoke began to come out from the hood. Fortunately, i was able to get the car out of the garage or my home would…
Fire reported
ODI 10152865
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car temperture gauge suddenly shot up to 230 degrees this particular morning. The vehicle usually signals us if there is something wrong i.e. Brake light, engine light, oil, etc. Without prior warning and knot knowing why this is happening the car was driven to the dealership instead of the intended destination. The customer service rep at dealeship guestimated that a water pump needed replaced which is causing the…
ODI 10124471
Catalytic Convertor · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls
Most recently, the water pump failed. Apparently this is another common failure, which should be covered by a recall. Here is the list of other problems i have had: -both window regulators failed (covered by recall) -tensioner pulley on serpentine belt failed at 40000 miles ($400) -maf sensor at 47000 miles (covered by recall) -catalytic converter failed 50000 miles (covered by emissions recall) -alternator failed…
ODI 10106309
Engine And Engine Cooling
Owner's son was driving volkswagen and it started overheating. During the course of the evening, he tried a few times to let car cool down and then continue driving, but the engine would continue to overheat. He managed to continue driving and noticed smoke coming from the back of the volkswagen. He shut the engine off and coasted to a stop. He got out and noticed sparks dripping from underneath the vehicle. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10178174
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at any speed vehicle lost power and stalled. Dealer replaced the intake air filter which was clogged at consumer's expenses of $ 1,892.94. *ak the consumer was informed that the problem was due to the throttle body and the intake had carbon build up. The intake and egr were cleaned and the air mass meter was replaced . The air meter was defective. After the repairs, the consumer noticed that the engine…
ODI 10048248
Engine And Engine Cooling
Mass airflow sensor and coolant temperature switch failure at 47000 miles. Volkswagen of america stated car outside of 36 month emissions warranty.*ak
ODI 10043828
Engine And Engine Cooling
Took car for routine oil change. Was informed that there was a crack in the engine block and that the entire engine needs to be replaced. This was confirmed by a vw dealer, however, no one seems to know why the engine block would get a crack. In fact, the dealer told me that they had only ever seen this incident once before. My car had never overheated or anything prior to this. The car is now sitting in my garage…
ODI 10074796
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check engine light coming on intermittently and the car began to idle poorly and stall, becoming dangerous to drive. The car was checked for error codes and it was determined the mass air flow sensor had to be replaced. The car is just out of warranty and the service dept quoted over $400 to repair. Spoke with an independent parts store, they said the same part is used in 4 cyl and 6 cyl 2000 jetta's, and vw is…
ODI 10039563
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My vehicle is a tdi diesel -computer/engine - engine diagnosis light has come on - diagnosis ($85.00) gate on turbo charger does not operate properly. Was told could drive vehicle but performance may deteriorate. Engine light still comes on ocaaisionaly. Rear brakes seized and wore completely out - dealer refused any warranty - wrote v/w customer service - they refunded about 90% of my cost
ODI 10071335
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle stalls suddenly and the power steering locks up. Please provide further information. Ph
ODI 10006360
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2000 jetta ran dry on oil at 21,000 miles but not under 2yr bumper to bumper warranty (6k miles after a factory oil change). They did a consumption test for 1500 miles and assured us everything was ok. It was ok for 1500 miles then it was empty again. They had to change the piston rings and pretended that this was a unique problem for our car. I have since read other reports of similar experiences.*ak
ODI 10025982
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
Brake pads went callipers went and rotters went with brakes. Vw used the wrong callipers for the car. Ac went did not go cold. Starter went had to replace with new one that was the other. Paint staring chipping part of the cost was a key scratch. Engine light came on had to replace massive air flow meter.
ODI 10070029
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls
On three occasions my driver/and or passenger side windows fell into the doors. Vw fixed them at no charge...after much arguing. Ever since i first bought the car (brand new), my car is down 2 quarts before the 3000 mile oil change. Vw says that this is normal.i don't think that is right. *ak
ODI 10030797
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Unknown Or Other
Replaced rear brake light 4 times; emergency flasher & turn signals fail to work randomly. Twice had rear brake pads replaced; rotors turned second time -- total cost $550. Repeated sensor failures -- knock sensor, mass air flow sensor, coolant temperature sensor; induction coil failure & vehicle imbolized. Driver mirror repaired twice; passenger p/window stuck down; driver window lock twice; seat belt cracked
ODI 10068922
Engine And Engine Cooling
No instrument panel light on temperature control. Vehicle been at the dealer shop for four days, and was unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information. *ak
ODI 897719
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch · Windshield · Wiring
Vehicle suffered a lost of power when check engine light illuminates.*mr on march 7 2002 university vw discovered a defective airflow meter. The windshield was replaced for a cracked rain drain. The brake servo was changed for a pin hole air leak. Consumer was told that the glow plug harness might be the cause as to why the brake lights come on. The hazard switch switched on and off distressing other drivers behind.…
ODI 10044445
Air Conditioner · Door · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls · Unknown Or Other
Both rear door panels vibrate--dealer unable to fix. Engine light illuminated--temp. Sensor replaced by dealer. Problem re-occurred two days later--dealer replaced temp. Sensor. Passanger front window went down and wouldn't go up--dealer fixed. Three months later, window went down again--dealer fixed. Air conditioner eminates musty smell--dealer says problem is due to a plugged drain hole in a/c unit--will no fix.…
ODI 748381
Engine And Engine Cooling
When driving at an undetermined speed check engine light appeared on the dashboard,then the vehicle stalled. Consumer had informed the dealer about this issue. However, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10075520