2000 Volkswagen Jetta Gasoline Problems
- 21
- 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 21 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- light came · 7 records
- check engine · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Gasoline
Turbo charger failed sending metal pieces into engine cylinders causing catastrophic damage to engine. Mr
ODI 768212
Gasoline
Engine immobilizer repeatedly and randomly engages. Engine won't start. Dealer cannot diagnose. Vw refuses to help.*ak
ODI 767000
Gasoline
On 6/15/02 my check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed as p0411 vacuum hose leak and repaired. Light came back on on 7/8/02. Dealer diagosed a malfunctioning recirculating valve to turbo charger and repaired on 7/23/02. Light came back on 7/24/02 and remained on until 9/6/02 when it went out by itself. Light came back on 9/11/02 and remains on. I am very unhappy with this problem and wonder if the repairs i have…
ODI 767153
Exhaust System · Gasoline
Check engine light (mli) came on. Checked engine oil and found to be nearly two quarts low. Refilled and called dealership. Delaership replaced o2 sensor - indicated that oil consumption of this amount was unusual and should be tracked. Several months later, check engine light came on, checked oil and was nearly two quarts low. Took to dealership, tweaked ecm settings and fixed the problem. New serice manager claims…
ODI 761418
Gasoline
Consumer noticed engine consuming every 1000 miles one quart of oil. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr
ODI 8022133
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
Gasoline
Engine check light came on dec 01. Took car to dealer and code for glow plugs was discovered. Was informed that this was not the problem with my vehicle, and repairs were not made. Code pulled up again by 2 other volkswagen mechanics, not fixed until 7/02 after the dealer concluded that the engine needed to be replaced.*ak
ODI 764072
Gasoline
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 750057
Gasoline
This jetta, like many other owners report, burns an excessive amount of oil. Contacted dealer, manufacturer. Burns 1 qt per 1000 miles. Ridiculous. The manufacter reports this is "normal". This is a cover-up for a bigger defect in this model.*ak
ODI 751896
Gasoline
My 2000 vw jetta with 2.0 liter engine is suffering same fate as many others, excessive oil consumption. I followed maintenance instructions by having my first oil change / servicing at approx. 5000 miles. At 8190, oil light flashed and i stopped at a gas station...dipstick was dry. Added 2 full quarts of oil to bring back to normal. Vw has begun an oil consumption test on my car.
ODI 747479
Gasoline
The engine failed after leaking oil several times, consumer was informed that the replacement engines are also havig similiar problems.*yh
ODI 785583
Gasoline
Vehicle was using an excessive amount of oil. Dealer replaced engine. Currently, same problem again occurred. *ak
ODI 883319
Gasoline
Vehicle has excessive oil consumption. Engine check light comes on. Dealer found nothing. Consumer then went to another dealer, who did oil consumption test, and after 6 visits found brake in sealing ring in engine. *ak
ODI 885404
Gasoline
Jetta ran out of oil. Continuously burns oil at a rate at or about 1 to 1 and 1/2 quarts per 1000 miles. Dealer says problem is within the engine specs. From volkswagen. No such specs. Can seem to be produced by either the dealer or the manufacturer. The dealer insists there is no problem and that i should expect to burn and replace 10 quarts of oil in between scheduled oil changes. Car produces black smoke and now…
ODI 730448
Cooling Unit And Lines · Gasoline
Vehicle was leaking water coolant and vehicle was at dealership. Mechanic replaced the engine and transmission twice.*ak
ODI 865858
Gasoline
I have been having trouble with oil consumption with my volkswagen, jetta 2000. I have followed all warranty scheduled checkups, and have taken care of teh car in accordance with the manufacturer specifications. Specifically, at one point, i discovered, between the warrranty checkups, that my car's, oil dip stick was absolutely dry. I reported this event to atamian volkswagen who told me that "2000 volkswagen are…
ODI 739916
Gasoline
The car consumes an outrageous 700-800 miles per quart of oil, which the manufacturer claims is normal due to engine design. My complaint is the fact that this was not even hinted to the user or is written in the user's manual at the time of the sales. This could cause engine damage for customer, or on long distance trip, be a safety hazard. *ak
ODI 738245
Gasoline
Vehicle experienced stalling/cutting off completely within 10 minutes or less after pulling off dealer's lot. Vehicle was towed back to dealer for repairs. *ak
ODI 855518
Gasoline
Vehicle consuming oil since car was bought. Dealer changed pistons at 15232 miles but car is still consuming oil at 33853 miles. Have returned 13 times to the dealer with this problem since june 2000 but manufacturer insisted consumer keep coming back for oil consumption tests regularly every 1000 miles. Consumer persuing court action at this time. Nlm
ODI 759931
Gasoline
My 2000 jetta has began burning oil at a rate of 3/4 qt to 1 1/4 qt per 1000 miles. The dealer and volkswagen state this is normal by their standards and they just continue to do oil consumption tests and tell us to come back. Why has there not been a recall. I have found numerous other similar complaints on the internet and i have never experienced this with any other new care that i have owned. *ak
ODI 742301
Gasoline
The presenting problem with this jetta 2000 is that on three (3) dates, i turned the ignition and the engine ran for only two seconds before dying. Despite repeated attempts to get the car running, this continued. This jetta has been towed three (3) times for warranty repair. As of this date, the car has only 2300 miles and the defect has not been corrected.
ODI 715319