While driving at any speed vehicle shut down.

- Allentown, PA, USA

My 1999 Jetta iv (gls VR6) needed a new coil pack at 75,000 miles (rough operation in wet weather; engine light finally turned-on). I have read that the replacement of the coil pack on the 1999 Jetta's is extremely common. A recall on this part has been issued for the 2000 and 2001 vehicles, but not for the 1999. I also read that some individuals may be in pursuit of obtaining legal actions to resolve matters. The part and labor is expensive. Please advise on whether a recall for the 1999 coil pack of Jetta vehicles will be acknowledged?

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA

Ignition coil pack on VW Jetta, '99 new body. Hints of failure began long before cross country road trip but did not warrant a service. (ie, jerks when starting the vehicle during heavy rain) after road trip, problem grew in severity, brought in for service, and realized coil pack needed replacement.

- Westerly, RI, USA

Check engine light on, car runs rough when wet. Has always. Bring it in for diagnostic and they say it is the ignition coil pack. It was replaced and the day after service is completed on the way to work check engine light comes on again. Bring it back in and after another diagnostic hook up and another $72 later now they say there are 2 more faults. The ignition wires need replacing and the long term fuel trim is running lean. I do some research on line and find out VW has had ignition coil problems and had recalls on 2001 and 2002 model years after a class action suit was filed. I contacted VW before I knew about the class action suit and the problems VW has had with the ignition coil packs and was told that they couldn't assist me. Go figure. A company who has had these very same problems in the past with other models and years isn't taking responsibility for defective parts. I am very unhappy with VW service, both at the dealer and there headquarters for not acknowledging the problem and for not taking responsibility. There is an attorney who is doing a class action investigation into the ignition coil pak problem. It is gg&D, girard, gibbs, and de bartolomeo. They are based in san francisco and have a web site. You can email them if you've had any problems with your ignition coil pack needing replacing. I think it is horrible that VW won't admit of any liability in this matter especially since they've had a class action suit already for other years. It is just too coincidental that others are still experiencing ignition coil problems. So far, I have spent over $1600 to fix these problems. I guess I won't be buying anymore Volkswagen.

- Attleboro, MA, USA

I have a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. On March 24, 2003 Monday morning I was driving with in the city in san ramon, ca and suddenly with a noise my car stopped. My engine won't start at all after that and in the end I had to call aaa to tow my car. Aaa towed my car to the nearest auto center, where after the complete inspection "bob auto tech" told me that the crank shaft of my car was broken. I was shocked and surprised to hear that, and I could not believe that. My car is only 4 years old, and has always been taken care of by me by regular servicing and oil change and always at VW authorized dealerships/workshops. I ended up paying up bills worth $3194.82 from my pocket as it was not covered by the insurance also. I would kindly request you to look into the matter and help me with my distress and financial pain.

- San Ramon, CA, USA

While driving, the engine light illuminated. The dealer stated the ignition coils needed to be replaced.

- Granger, IN, USA

Engine sputters when it has been sitting in damp (rain, etc.) conditions. Sparks appear at spark plug connections (ignition coil). Vehicle was examined by VW dealer when the problem had initially occurred. They indicated a faulty ignition coil, but the problem was not present that afternoon. Problem recurred when it was subsequently damp, etc. I had the car checked by another mechanic who could not tell anything. I brought the car for a tune-up back to the dealer who looked at it intitially. I specifically asked for the condition of the ignition coil, and they told me it was fine. I believe there was a recall on this part for earlier vws.

- Chicago, IL, USA