2000 Volkswagen Jetta Emission Control Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- mass flow · 8 records
- flow sensor · 7 records
- oxygen sensor · 5 records
- check engine · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Emission Control
I bought the car may of 2004 since then have had to replace o2 sensors 2 times. And is in the shop right now its been there for a week. There telling me that it was from maryland that the problem occurred in. Yet when i drive the car it dies. How did the guy get it here from maryland with it braking down all the time. I feel as if their trying to take advantage of me because they don't want to fix it for me and i'm…
ODI 10131633
Air Conditioner · Emission Control · Structure
My car has 58,000 miles on it and like many others on this site it has suffered problem after problem with each one getting more serious. I have replaced a mass air flow sensor,glove box,turbo parts,and some plastic clips on the arm rest. But, when the air conditioner, fuel gauge started acting up, and the fact that this car has stalled on us three or more times recently (while out driving),then safety becomes an…
ODI 10096068
Emission Control
Failure of drivers side power window - first time, however i expected it to happen since i found 53 complaints on this web site alone. This isn't the first time to encounter major repairs on this car. Just 4 weeks ago paid 1,100 dollars to replace oil pump and mass airflow meter. Why isn't there a recall yet? *ak
ODI 10088921
Emission Control
Bought the used 2000 jetta in may 2004. A month later in the dealer because check engine light went on. They changed oxygen sensor. Car started stalling/hesitating again and several weeks later in the dealer again. They changed the mass air flow sensor. Continued to hesitate/stall and went into service again and they found nothing wrong. No codes are coming up showing there is something wrong. This car is going…
ODI 10100083
Emission Control
Who would have thought that a 4 year old vehicle could fail emisions inspection?stohlman, the volkswagen dealership stated that the repair of the oxygen sensor was covered by warranty, but they still charged me for labor. I want to be reimbursed for the labor charge. *ak
ODI 10093568
Emission Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk abnormally with the illumination of the check engine warning lamp. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that the mass flow air sensor failed. The contact had received notification of a voluntary manufacturers recall in regards to prior to the failure. The vehicle was repaired under the recall.…
ODI 10404303
Emission Control · Engine
Purchased new jetta 1.8t from dealer in 8/00. Have taken it back several times due to check engine light and back firing w/slight hesitation on acceleration. They replaced air filter 8/01, 10/3/01 replaced defective sensor & valve, 2/02 couldn't find reason for continued backfiring, had oil change and reset light. Next couple of times the light came on they said to wait a couple of days --it did go off. 5/03 they…
ODI 10038824
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
Emission Control
My wife and i bought a 2000 jetta tdi with a defective mass air sensor, i have been told that engine oil vapor leaks down the air intake and creates a oil film over sensor which renders it inop. With it not working the car accelerates very slowly and has very little power. My mechanic said a replacement is $274.00 for this item and there is no guarantee it wont happen again after buying the new part. I find this…
ODI 10054563
Emission Control · Exhaust System
The electrical system sensor fail due to defect. Once the warrenty is out at 28,000 miles, car begin to fall apart. I have to replace the canister, new brake system, the o2 sensors and other minor fixes. Please check if vw know about the problem and still release the new 2000 jetta model with all the problem.
1 injury
ODI 10000756
Emission Control · Unknown Or Other
Engine check light came on, engine codes determine a faulty mass air flow sensor. *ak
ODI 763771
Emission Control
02 SENSOR FAILURE.*AK
ODI 763773
Automatic Transmission · Emission Control
Consumer was driving 23 mph, passing a combine, shifted to second gear and vehicle lost all power. Applied brakes and stopped passing process. Dealer replaced mass airflow sensor. Dealer had replaced numerous sensors.*ak
ODI 893035
Emission Control · Owners/Service/Other Manual
I have a 2000 vw jetta gls and have had several sensor defects time after time from 2001 until the present 2005, in which i have come out of pocket on 4 different occasions for the same problem. These problems include the mass air flow, oxygen sensor, and coolant temp sensor. *jb
ODI 10135407
Emission Control · Turbo/Supercharger
Engine check light has come on three (3) different times. First time was oxygen sensor, 2nd time was a valve on the turbo, and the 3rd time was the mass air flow sensor.*ak
ODI 754451
Emission Control · Rearview Mirrors/Devices
WINDOW REGULATOR: FAILED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT: ON
ODI 10002689
Air Bags · Electrical System · Emission Control · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Air bag was repaired 5 times and spiral spring replaced - light still indicates malfunctioning system. *ak consumer states that brake light was inoperative and the electrical connectors were replaced, installed front heated oxygen sensor, install 6 disc cd changer, battery was replaced and wiring harness war replaced. Owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle *yd
ODI 740118
Air Conditioner · Cooling System · Emission Control · Foundation Components · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Switch · Windshield
Right front window failed to go up or down and the left rear window popped while closing due to broken lifters. The left front window fell into the door. The window regulator failed twice. *yh *cb
ODI 566761
Emission Control · Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Dealers openly acknowlege problems with their map sensors on gas and diesel engines, but volkswagen of america internally refuses to recall this item. The same complaints are made about the very common relay 109 fuse failures, which volkswagenw is likewise putting off. Please force them to recall these two items that have cost me plenty of out of pocket money, even though my car is under warranty. This is a rip-off…
ODI 748695
Emission Control · Fuel Injection System
While driving engine light comes on due to emission failure. Dealership replaced the mass air flow sensor, but the problem recurred. Currently, air injection pump was being replaced. *ak
ODI 10042482
Abs Warning Light · Air Bags · Emission Control · Turn Signal
THE O2 SENSOR FAILED. *MJS
ODI 784737
Air Conditioner · Emission Control · Engine · Power Window Devices And Controls · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Seats · Vehicle Speed Control
ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED. *YH
ODI 562187