2001 Volkswagen Jetta Power Train Problems
- 4
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
Beware of this used car - it needs serious mechanical work. I test drove it and realized that the transmission slips, the timing chain rattles, and the a/c did not work. *tr
ODI 10560748
Electrical System · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Raining not hard . Wipers slow down . Complete stop of wiper action. No prior notice of bad operation first thought was fuse. Was not the fuse. *tr
ODI 10537392
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train · Structure
I own a 2001 vw jetta. I bought it 3 years ago, used from the volkswagen dealership. The automobile was sold as a "certified" auto, which i found out later does not mean much. My trunk is locked shut and does not open manually or with remote, i've had to replace cv boots, catalytic converter, transmission and numerous headlight, taillight and blinker bulbs. And today one of my headlights is so dim, it doesn't really…
ODI 10237307
Power Train
Right front drive shaft became slightly out of round by about 30 thous. This problem cannot be explained by any regular means except the dealer says we must have hit something . It is virtually impossible to hit the shaft because it is protected . I believe this is metal fatigue that comes from highspeed highway driving as i commute daily about 250 km.the car is only 22 months old but i now have 125,800 km on it.i…
ODI 10071361