4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,667 miles

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problem #3

Jul 142010

Jetta 4-cyl Diesel

  • 89,000 miles
Since the introduction of low sulfur diesel my injection pump has developed a leak ! possible fire danger.

- Round Rock , TX, USA

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problem #2

Jan 262005

(reported on)

Jetta Diesel

  • miles
2003 Volkswagen Jetta developed problems with the vehicle stopping.** answer required***. when the weather is around 5 degrees, the fuel gels and the vehicle comes to a stop. This has happened three times. The consumer has out in duel additives but that has not corrected the problem.

- Unknown, DC, USA

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problem #1

Jun 012004

Jetta 4-cyl Diesel

  • miles
Check engine light illuminated and there was no power to the vehicle. At highway speeds there was a severe vibration in the steering wheel. This resulted in a complete lost of power and a replacement of the injector system. The consumer was told that there was muddy diesel fuel but couldn't produce the fuel filter to back up the claim. There was another incident where there was a puff of smoke and a lost of power down to 25 mph on the road. The engine had a #3 valve go through the piston and run up and down the crankshaft. The engine was replaced along with another injector system and fuel pump was added. Several weeks later, a high pressure oil line broke from the weld and spewed oil everywhere. The axle assembly and the transmission slave cylinder were replaced as well.

- Richmond, VA, USA

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