1. Volkswagen Jetta
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System, Gasoline 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
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • fuel pump · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 29, 2012

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    I drove through little stagnant water about 6 to 8 inches on perimeter rd. West. After driving through the water, the car began running and idling roughly. The car eventually stalled on perimeter rd. West, immediately south of the blue plains tunnel site. A passing driver honked and yelled to get out of the car because it was on fire. We witnessed flames coming from the underside of the vehicle. *tr

    Fire reported

    ODI 10450429

  • October 17, 2011

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    My car smells like gas so bad that i get a headache. Dealership says they do not know what is wrong. No incident but i know most volkswagen vehicles have this problem. The gas smell must be toxic, so this seems like a safety problem. *tr

    ODI 10430568

  • March 22, 2010 · 95,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen golf. When driving at various speeds, the contact would notice a strong gasoline odor coming from the rear interior seat area. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the fuel pump was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 95,000.

    ODI 10327130

  • August 1, 2009 · 101,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    The check engine light came on and every time you fill the gas tank up all the way, fuel spills all over the place. The engine light was diagnosed at the mechanic who stated the leak detection pump needed to be replaced. I contacted the vehicle dealer to obtain the pump in early august 2009. They did not have one in stock so i placed an order for one. The dealer said they put a rush order on it; however, it is now…

    ODI 10294881

  • April 24, 2008 · 70,574 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Smell of gasoline inside vehicle for 2-3 days. Noticed gas mileage was extremely bad - had traveled 100 miles and used 1/2 tank of gas. Took vehicle in to dealer for diagnostic. Dealer stated fuel line was completely corroded, fuel pump to sending unit - gas leaked into car's trunk & rear seat carpets. Dealer replaced fuel pump, filter and cleaned carpet - total charge of just over $1300. Requested old parts but…

    ODI 10228573

  • April 28, 2005

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    My 2001 volkswagen jetta has always had a burning crayon smell and has been getting worse. I thought it was only my car until i looked online and saw that there are many complaints on different forums about the same thing. The main concern is if this smell is toxic. On days that the smell is worse i tend to get a headache. Please help. *tr

    ODI 10239861

  • December 29, 2003

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Mil light on with rich fuel mixture odor fuel pump relay was replaced driver side mirror defrost not working o2 sensor was replaced again air mass meter replaced again. *ak

    ODI 10056394