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The VW Jetta V6 is extremely unreliable; it has required numerous repairs and has had numerous recalls.
I have had the engine speed sensor replaced (25335 miles) ; mass air sensor and oxygen sensor replaced (26993 miles) ; door lock assembly replaced (13225 miles), and now have to replace the ignition coil (32000). I have had the window clips (window would not roll back up), the glove box hinge, and the armrest compartment hinge break. The emission workshop lite repeatedly comes on, requiring at least a $75 diagnostic test (at least three times now). My service department now tells me until it comes on three times, I should not bring it in. The recalls include the mass air sensor (I called VW to complain and they "bought" my part, so I only had to claim the $200 for installation on the recall) ; the brake lights/cruise control switch; child car seat clips; and one other I cannot remember. There have been other repairs I have not listed, just because I have run out of room.
I am very disappointed in the 2000 VW Jetta V6. I would sell it and take my loss tomorrow if I could.
I would like to know at what point VW decides so many of these sensors and other items have required repair that a recall musts be issued -- without the court settlement as was required in the window regulator mechanism.
Sounds like a carbon copy of my 2000 Jetta VR6...except now my ball joints ares shot at 53,000 miles. Whats next?
The car is a 2000 Jetta GL TDI with auto trans purchased new in Dec 1999, still own for now.
Thus far, I have replaced front and rear pads and rotors at 65km and front sway bar cost $990.
The rear shock bushings are now gone at 150km -cost to replace $400. The MAPP sensor went at 80km, $710. A headlight bulb -$27, a taillight bulb $15.
I refuse to deal with the selling dealer because of his outrageously high parts prices -$52 for 4 litres of syn. oil. Another dealer is much more reasonable with prices.
After 4 previous VWs, The last is still going at 400,000km, I won't be buying another. It took numerous telephone calls and a year wait to get a reply to my letter to VW HQ. The dealer hasn't bothered to call back.
"ROUTINE" replacement of the timing belt at every 45000km at a cost of $450 isn't include in the above-noted figures.
No, will not buy another VW, maybe an OLD bug if the price is right. Tom in Halifax
Wait a second? There was a court settlement for the window regulator problem? If so, why wasn't I informed? I have a 2000 VW Getta GLS and I loathe it. The driver side window fell 3 times in just over a year, left my tinting is completely scratched and dinged up. This car has been nothing, but a hassle for me.
- brake/shift interlock replaced 3 times (got me stuck in the worst parts of town)
- my air conditioner went out at 40k
- shoddy electrical and braking system
- interior plastic is peeling/falling out
- glue holding stripping along doors has fallen
- tail lights keep coming out of socket
- replaced headlights w/in 1st week after purchasing car
- check engine light & oxygen sensor replaced twice
- back windows no longer roll down
- cruise control no longer works
- radio/stereo works intermittently
- cup holder no longer functions
- the list goes on...
It's currently in the shop right now for yet another repair. Check engine light # 4... has completely baffled the repair people. It's only at 65k miles and acts like a lemon. It apparently now having fuel sensor problems and some problem with the transmission computer (must be reset).
Luckily, we also own a Nissan... love that car. I won't be buying another VW.
I just bought a 2001 VW Jetta 4-cyl manual trans with less than 50,000 miles and I love the car, but I'm already replacing the speed sensor and now I read there was a recall on the ignition coil? It's going to cost me more than what I just paid for my first payment. I want to think that this is a one time issue, but I'm starting to get an uneasy feeling about this car now. I bought it at an auto auction and the mechanics I had look at it (including my dad) were very impressed. However, I'm starting to wonder what's hiding under the "covered components"... Any thoughts or ideas? Can I complain to VW or will they laugh at me since I didn't buy it through a dealer?
I purchased a 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6 with 87,000 miles on it two years ago. Current mileage is 110,000.
This entire past year we've had issues with the check engine light coming on (every time the car is cranked) followed by "Emissions Workshop!". When this first began, the car would sputter while accelerating. We took the car to the dealership and had the O2 sensor replaced (they also took care of the recalled ignition coil thing). Since the car was serviced it has run perfectly, but the light still comes on EVERY time I crank the car.
Other problems: Broken glove box hinge, broken latch on arm rest, cruise control indicator out, volume knob on stereo is dysfunctional, cabin light switch is broken, bearings on rear driver-side wheel assembly broken (replaced for $180).
This has been my favorite car out of the 4 I've owned. It rides and handles great, and I love the safety features this vehicle offers. I'm just a bit hesitant to take it on a long road trip!
Whoever pays $15 for a tail light bulb is insane.. You can go to Advance Auto Parts or O' Riley's and get it for a buck and change..
I have had almost all of the problems listed above with my
2000 Jetta "GLS VR6". I also had many problems with my manual transmission in the first month of ownership and some very strange electrical problems, including back right passenger door becoming permanently locked.
When my "check engine" light came on recently, the dealer told me that the O2 sensor was not covered because I had too many miles (60K) - but after reading your posts, that sounds wrong.
Please let me know if you have your Jetta's O2 sensor replaced by VW for free if you had 60K or more. Thanks!
I have a 2006 vw Jetta that I purchased in Feb 2006 and it has been all problems I had the Axel brake 2 times and the transmission 3 times now the brake lights are not working so I can't get my automatic shift to move it gets stuck until the brake light comes on???
I can't return the car because I bought it at a used car lot and the car had 65,000 miles so now I'm stuck and I hate it.
Ill never get another VW.
I have a 2000 beetle and there's a yellowish orange squiggly line that lights up and now my cruise control won't work. I just changed the rear brakes, but that light is still flashing. any ideas?
Thanks!
I have a 2000 Jetta GLS auto transmission. I just read all the comments above and have had all the same problems and more. But just recently I have had transmission problems where the car is driving for approx 30mins then just when she gets hot the car just does not want to go anymore. It has been in the shop for over 1 month and the mechanics have re-built the transmission changed the computer 3 times, along with switches and value bodies... the list goes on for ever and the car is still having the same problem. So not only do these cars have tones and tones of problems no one seems to be able to fix them! Any idea on what is going on?
The O2 sensor might not need to be replaced. I had mine "fixed/replaced" 2 times before I took it to a non VW service place and they told me it was a computer error and is on the recall list. They finally fixed it for free and my check engine light hasn't come on since. I haven't been back to the dealer for service since unless for a free recall fix (of which there have been a few)
My 2000 Jetta VR6 has all those problems and more. Passenger side window fell down, and dealer refuses to fix because when I finally reported it, the car was out of warranty. Glovebox broken, cup holder broken, handles on passenger and driver side peeling. Side mirrors turning this weird brown color. For some reason, and no one can figure out why (actually I think they usually just think I'm lying) everytime I start the car, the trunk opens... and then randomly it'll stop doing it. Had the catalytic converter replaced, only a week later to have the recall come though...awesome. Oh, and try and get that money back from the dealer. And the grand finale, since the key fob has already broken, the manual key doesn't always turn off the alarm, so randomly, the car alarm goes off for 30 seconds. Sounds like fun huh? My advice... stay as far away from these cars as possible... unless you want to buy mine, which is up for sale. ;)
I have a 2002 volkswagen jetta 1.8 Turbo and I just had the timing belt changed and a valve job because it ruined my pistons as well, and had the water pump changed and all 4 new tires... i start driving it like usual a month after getting those things fixed the car stops me from goin past 40 mph... i can accelerate until I hit 40 and it slows down and I can't re-accelerate till it goes back down to 35 and then it again will hit 40 and slow down and the same process repeats.. does anyone have any ideas what is wrong? I called the VW dealership closest to me and they said for a diagnostic test it's $200.00. please email answers to cadillac_bunny@live.com or on here..
I have a 2003 VW Jetta 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition
I have only experienced the routine maintenance problems.
I was informed by a Saab/BMW/Mercedes/VW mechanic not to purchase the V6.
The GTI, Rabbits are the most reliable.
On my car I have had the oxygen sensor go out.
The mass air flow sensor.
Replaced the timing belt and water pump.
Now a CV joint is bad.
The oil is synthetic, always more expensive to replace.
Not to mention it uses G12 coolant and not regular anti-freeze.
Otherwise it has been a terrific, reliable car.
I have driven it over 30,000 miles in the past year.
This is the price I am willing pay for owning a car the drives good.
Imagine what a 2003 Hyundai must drive like today?
I never take it to the dealer, Find yourself a local, autohaus mechanic whom is experienced with European cars.
I purchased my 2000 VW Jetta - V6 also back in July of 2008. Since then I have has the mass vac system replaced, oxygen sensor, and now the transmission went out. It seems like the week after I got it I have had nothing but issues. I am to having the emissions light and check engine light stay on..
Question to anyone who knows: is it common to replace a transmission with 91k miles and 9 yrs old? Or was it something I did?