2000 Volkswagen Jetta Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 12
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving and lightly brushing the brake pedal to begin slowing, the brake pedal automatically engages fully, slamming on brakes unexpectedly. Immediately followed by a sound of air pressure being released. If you press the brake pedal after the air is released, the pedal will return to rest and the brakes will free up. No existing dealer recalls and vw (and vw service departments) have no record of this being a…
ODI 10407781
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a 2000 vw jetta on 6/16/10. Two weeks after purchase, the vehicle began to have problems & since i have had the vehicle, it has had to have the following repairs: 2 fans, abs sensor would come on & lock up the wheels, so the system had to be unplugged, coolant system had to be replaced, a transmission replaced & a certified transmission specialist found it had been taken out prior & 4 cyl parts were used…
ODI 10362521
Cooling System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Since vehicle was purchased, there has been numerous problems and issues with the vehicle. The most troublesome and expensive is the cooling system. I have had 3 different repair shops look at it and "fix it" only to have the car do the same thing. The temperature gauge does not indicate that the car is overheating, however, it must be. I have been stranded multiple times (almost everyday in my commute to from work…
ODI 10268149
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2000 jetta - vin [xxx] when replacing my brake disc pads i noted that the front discs pads are in show room quantity. It appears that only the rear brakes are working. To have 40000 miles on a car and have virtually no wear on the front disc pads gives me cause for concern. What is the brake design basis for the 2000 jetta? Is the operation of only the rear brakes a safety concern? Can the 2000 jetta meet the…
ODI 10014462
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes locked up causing extend stopping distance. Dealer notified. *nlm
ODI 10011963
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When attempting to stop the brakes failed completely. No impact reported. *ak
ODI 10094341
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
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 · 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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2000 volkswagen jetta. Consumer writes regarding faulty designed system in jetta *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has a defective brake system and the dealer tried to cover it up by putting new brakes on the vehicle. *jb
ODI 10354314
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2000 Volkswagen Jetta.
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