VolkswagenJetta2000
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2000 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems

7
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 7 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 22, 2018

    Engine · Service Brakes, Air · Traction Control System

    2000 volkswagen jetta. Consumer writes in regards to engine and warning lights coming on. *ld the consumer stated the day after purchasing the vehicle the engine, abs, and traction control lights, illuminated. The dealer offered to repair the vehicle if the consumer bought the parts. The consumer declined. *js

    ODI 11091809

  • January 25, 2017 · 192,000 miles

    Engine

    I was driving in traffic around 35 mph. Saw smoke in my rearview mirror so immediately pulled off to side of road. The car wasnt overheating, and no warning lights came on until after i began slowing down to pull over. As i stopped and turned off the car, i realized the engine compartment was on fire, i grabbed my phone and called 911 as i got away from the vehicle. *tr

    Fire reported

    ODI 10947693

  • June 3, 2016 · 245,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen jetta. While driving 80 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder of the road and towed back to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 245,000.

    ODI 10873602

  • December 6, 2015

    Engine · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other

    WATER PUMP AND BACK HOUSING THE COOLANT SYSTEM

    ODI 10819243

  • April 29, 2014 · 141,000 miles

    Engine

    Was driving down the road, when my jetta lost complete power. I managed to steer of the road, put vehicle in park an turned the key off, then smoke started pouring out from under my hood. Raised the hood to only see flames! Thank god a gentleman stopped an had gallon of water. Had the vehicle towed to my house(3 miles) an there it sits! Most the damage is contained to the top of the motor on the drivers side. The…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10596046

  • April 2, 2014 · 119,892 miles

    Engine · Steering

    I own a 2000 vw jetta 2.0 gls automatic. I was coasting down a hill and coming to a stop. I started using my brakes and all of a sudden with out any warnings chimes or indication my car completely shut off, brakes and steering wheel felt locked up and i almost crashed if not for my friend helping me move my steering wheel towards a side street to figure out what happen. Car would not restart. Only after an hour or…

    ODI 10608272

  • June 16, 2013 · 127,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    One year after purchasing this vehicle from a private owner, today was the second incident i've had regarding the clutch and the fumes it emits. Six months ago i noticed the clutch slipping and immediately took it into a repair shop. On top of the slipping clutch, the coolant and emissions workshop and electrical became a problem. "stop coolant low" would always appear on my dash, however the coolant would be…

    1 injury

    ODI 10520011