2001 Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Problems

January 23, 2003 · 23,230 miles

Ignition

Ignition coils on new volkswagen 1.8t motors are horrible. I know it's a nation wide problems, so why hasn't anything been done about it yet!!!!!!!??????? I'm tired of wondering when and where my car will break down... Something needs to happen

ODI 10004925

January 18, 2003 · 17,460 miles

Ignition

Just had my coil pack fail on me and will be taking it to the dealer to get replaced.

ODI 10002915

January 14, 2003 · 24,782 miles

Ignition

Ignition coil failure, cylinder #3 june 4, 2001 at 6324 mi. Spark plug failure, cylinder #3, january 10, 2002 at 16,245 mi. Ignition coil failure, cylinder #4, april 22, 2002 at 17, 481 mi. Ignition coil failure, cylinder #3, july 10, 2002 at 19,597 mi. Ignition coil failure, cylinder #4, january 14, 2003 at 24,782 mi.

ODI 10002721

January 12, 2003 · 24,750 miles

Ignition

When i started the car after a couple of days it was running really rough. Gradually it was losing power and the check engine light started flashing. When i got out of the car the exhaust smelt really bad. When i took it to the dealer the following day, he informed me that it was a ignition coil pack failure and that this problem was really common with the 1.8l turbo engines. He also informed me that there was a…

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ODI 10002751

January 4, 2003 · 30,000 miles

Ignition

Ignition coil failure - the ignition coil in 2001 volkswagon jettas is defective. Vw knows of this problem and have done nothing remedy this problem. There are 4 coil in the car and only one has gone bad, that leave 3 more ready to die. I have lost faith in my car since i know it will fail me soon. Vw shoudl be forced to recall this part and place it with a working part.

ODI 10003545

January 2, 2003

Ignition

While traveling on the highway the vehicle started shaking and vibrating without prior warning. Due to the ignition coil. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

ODI 10004181

December 31, 2002 · 18,400 miles

Ignition

Coil failed on 2001 vw jetta 1.8 t, at 18400 miles,manufacturor defect,vw is having the coil remanufactured. Dealer says part could take up to 2 months because of back orders.this simply states they can't keep up with the supply and demand as so many have to be replaced. Part should be recalled and dealer replace all 4 coils.

ODI 10000843

December 30, 2002 · 19,000 miles

Ignition

I own a 2001 jetta 1.8t wolfsburg. The car had a coil pack failure on november 28, 2002 and again on december 30, 2002.

ODI 10000423

December 28, 2002

Ignition

On several occasions, while driving, the check engine soon light came on, the vehicle started to shake and the vehicle had no power. Two of the four ignition coils had failed and were replaced. Consumer felt it would have been more cost effective if all four ignition coils were replaced. However dealership claimed that was against company policy. *tt *nlm

ODI 10009731

December 27, 2002 · 18,700 miles

Ignition

Electrical ignition coil failed while traveling in a remote area. Ts

ODI 10000504

December 20, 2002

Ignition

While driving ignition coil failed causing vehicle to break down creating a safety hazard. Manufacturer is aware that coils are defective but will not replace until component fails. Ts

ODI 10001389

December 9, 2002

Ignition

While traveling on the highway the check engine light appear on the dashboard. Causing the coil pack to leak oil. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

ODI 10001191

December 9, 2002 · 21,000 miles

Engine · Ignition

I had a coil pack burn out on my 2001 vw jetta - it has 21000 miles. It appears to be a known problem and many people are experiencing this failure. Vw (and audi) will only replace coils when they individually burn out. Vw/audi should recall and replace all coils either at the time of burn out or before it becomes an issue. The number of people who have had this problem suggest that the coils are either defective or…

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ODI 10000390

November 18, 2002 · 19,000 miles

Ignition

Ignition coil failures on my 2001 jetta gls 1.8t. 3 coils failed leading to a very dangerous driving situation where i could not accelerate out of a potentially dangerous situation. Vw changed only 3 coils, saying they were having problems with ignition coils, but will not change a part unless it fails. The 4th coil failed yesterday, 12/17/02 and vw is out of coils nationwide. I spend quite a bit of time on many vw…

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ODI 10000236

September 11, 2002 · 13,000 miles

Ignition

The vw jetta 1.8 turbo motor has coil-packs that continually fails. My car is 1.5 years old and has for thru 4 coilpacks. When a coilpack dies, it causes the car to not really run, on 2-3 cyclinders vs 4. . Thus leaving you stranded. I used to work till mid-night and drive 50+ miles each way to work. Due to coil-pack failures i have been left stranded twice after midnight. This is very fustrating. You never know if…

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ODI 10003577

June 25, 2002 · 17,000 miles

Ignition

The number of misfires and failed coilpack's on my '01 vw jetta 1.8t is ridiculous. I know of several people going through the same thing. When the car was under warranty is was in the shop at least 3 times for the same misfire problem and now that i'm out of warranty the problem is still very persistent. Vw needs to officially recall these coil packs with something that works properly. This problem is going to…

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ODI 10000196

September 6, 2001 · 5,689 miles

Air Conditioner · Brake Lights · Engine · Ignition · Pads

I have had nothing but problems after purchasing my brand new 2001 v.w jetta. I had vehicle only 6 months and it left me stranded due to malfunction of emission control sensor. 5 months after that, ignition lock cylinder was inoperable, needing them to repair. 2 months later, owned for 1 yr 1 month, car was burning a lot of oil so consumption test was done and determined to be true,that the car was in fact consuming…

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ODI 10081156

February 1, 2001 · 800 miles

Ignition · Wiring

Vehicle has been serviced a minimum of 20 times for reoccuring problems. Since the vehicle had 800 miles on it, it has had issues running properly. Vehicle has stalled on more than a few occasions, and put both my child and wife in immediate danger. This vehicle is unsafe to drive, by my standards. Here is a small sample of whats been replaced on a 3 year old 40500 mile vehicle: throttle body 4 times secondary air…

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ODI 10056154

January 3, 2001

Ignition

Ignition coil malfunctioned, but according to the dealership my car is not covered under the vw customer service action replacing ignition coils on other 2001, 2002 jettas. I have different coils? Defective coils are defective coils period! This is a dangerous situation and luckily no one was behind me when it happened. *ak

ODI 10052724

December 2, 2000

Ignition

Dealer has replaced several parts "4" different times within less than 3,000 miles. We believe that they are unsure what the problem is. We have had the coil pac replaced 2 weeks later ground wires cleaned @ coil pac,third time in it had "10" faults pulled "mainley short to ground with spro misfire in all cylinders" replaced lower fuse panel & fuel pump rely. Milage @ third visit 2,274 mileage 2nd visit 1,270.. 4th…

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ODI 740712

Ignition

Problem with vehicle's ignition coils.*mr consumer's vehicle doesn't fall under the recall because the parts were manufactured after the production of her vehicle. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for the repairs. *ph *jb

ODI 10041847

Ignition

Vehicle shuts off while driving at any speed. Dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis---770753. *ak *nlm

ODI 10006541

Ignition

Ignition coil failed, causing vehicle to shut down. Please provide any additional information.*ak

ODI 10004762