2004 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System, Diesel Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 7 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- diesel fuel · 4 records
- pump gasket · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta. While driving at speeds of 40 mph, the vehicle caught on fire. The police and fire department were called to the scene where the fire was extinguished and a fire report was filed accordingly. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and would not provide any assistance. The contact inquired about nhtsa campaign id number 04v586000 (fuel system,…
Fire reported
ODI 10330125
Fuel System, Diesel
My car literally turned off when i was turning a corner...luckily i wasn't on the freeway. The battery was fine. It turned out to be the lift fuel pump for my 2004.5 volkswagen jetta tdi pd bew. I was charged $400 by a local vw mechanic. The dealership would charge $800. If i had it done in tdi club, it would be around $200. *tr
ODI 10256464
Fuel System, Diesel
Car started normally, pulled to entrance to road, engine stalled suddenly and would not restart. After several attempts, engine started and ran normally. After 10 miles, stopped at convenience store. Engine started normally and abruptly stalled while entering interstate highway. Again difficult to restart, but finally did. Ran fine for next 45 miles. A third stall happened the next morning. All three stalls happened…
ODI 10240281
Fuel System, Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the vehicle was leaking fuel into the engine compartment. An independent mechanic stated that the tandem pump became inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10759094
Fuel System, Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the fuel pump was leaking and causing the vehicle to become resistant to starting. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 04v586000 (fuel system, diesel). The contact called the dealer regarding the recall and the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was concerned that the vehicle could…
ODI 10404342
Fuel System, Diesel
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta. The contact noticed a leak and smelled fumes in the passenger compartment. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the diesel fuel system. She found a recall on the exact same failure on the manufacturer's website; however, the dealer stated that her vin was not included and refused to make a repair. The failure mileage was 82,000 and current mileage was 84,000.…
ODI 10219563
Emission Control · Fuel System, Diesel · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
After driving 800 highway miles from florida, with 400 miles left to go we stopped for the night. The next morning the car was bucking and refused to run. We added a fuel additive and manual shift in order to keep the car running and get it home. On aug. 27th we changed the fuel filter and took the car for a test drive. The car stalled when going up a hill aprrox. 500 ft from house. It would not restart. The car was…
ODI 10203622
Fuel System, Diesel
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact smelled diesel fuel inside the cab and found diesel fuel leaking under the fuel pump. The dealer had not diagnosed the failure. However, recall #04v586000 was related to this failure. The current and failure mileage were 70,000. *ak
ODI 10189387
Diesel · Equipment · Fuel Gauge System · Fuel System, Diesel
On 1/25/2007 our vehicle was taken in to dealer service department for repair of an engine vibration. Initial diagnosis was the timing belt and it was adjusted approximately 4 degrees and promised to be ready on 1/27/07. Belt adjustment did not fix the problem and car was not picked up. Additional diagnosis was performed, including compression test of engine, and technician contacted volkswagen for assistance. After…
ODI 10183325
Fuel System, Diesel
2004 jetta diesel - fuel pump/gasket leaking -falls w/in vin recall #'s. For this very problem. Dealer/manufacture states recall not for my vin#. Has the very problem the recall for fuel pump/gasket leaking there for replacement describes. Dealer states need to replace pump/gasket. Recall states replacement of pump/gasket. Vw of america can not tell me the parameters of the recall, just that my car does not qualify.…
ODI 10174666
Fuel System, Diesel
I bought a used 2004 jetta tdi at d'arcy volkswagen of joliet il. On february 2005. My tandem pump has failed and is significantly leaking fuel. I took it to lou backrodt volkswagen of rockford il, and i received an estimate on the total cost. I did my own research and found out that this my automobile and pump is covered under a recall campaign vy (04v-586) with nhtsa campaign id number: 04v586000 and document…
ODI 10159724
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Diesel
Was driving along after just accelerating from a stop light and got up to speed (about 45 mph). Then i felt what i thought was the engine falter, and the motor just quit, no warning whatsoever. No odd sounds either. Just like i turned the key "off". I coasted to a stop off the road and tried to start it a few times. Just continuous cranking and not even a "cough". No unusual noises, compression seemed good. Timing…
ODI 10153804