Engine Burning Oil Problems of Volkswagen Jetta - part 1

Last year I started noticing my engine was running very odd. The low engine oil light never came on. I had barely any oil left so I got an oil change thinking that was the issue. A couple weeks later, it started running odd again. I checked the dipstick and it was low on oil again. This kept happening for months. I recently took it to vw service shop to get it confirmed if there was an issue with oil consumption. They told to come back to do an oil consumption test for $300. I didn't want to pay that much just for a test so I asked my friend that worked there if they knew anything. Turns out, the service techs know its a common issue with Jettas and it would cost $4k to get my engine replaced to fix the issue. I bought the in 2017 and was so close to paying it off this year. . . . . . . . . Not worth it. . . . . :(.

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February 13 2021 I was driving my car back home from a hike going down a grid I had to break because I was approaching cars and my wheels started to shake. I took my car to the dealership ship to get the breaks inspected early morning. Four hours later I get a call saying that my break pads were burnt and that the rotors were warping and had hot spots. I've had the car for about a year and they are burnt already?? not even my dads GMC that he's had for 7 years hasn't changed the breaks pads since he bought it. Vw is charging me $700+ to change the breaks pads and rotors because it�s� wear and tear� at least that what they told me. I'm feed up having to take my car in every couple months. I've recently had to take it bc the car was low on oil a month and a half after I had just taken it for an oil change. They said that there were no signs of burnt oil or leaks. This is the second time it's has happened. Let's not forget that when I turn to the right the wheel fees like it's hitting something and the steering wheel shakes.

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Car began using excessive oil in last year. Started about 60,000 miles. Currently 69,000. Today would not start and no low oil light. Checked oil and low. Added 1 quart in a 4 quart system car started, ran. Dealership says they all burn oil . Some burn a quart every 1500 miles. The 2. 0 liter turbo engine im finding is the culpirt. Have one other in car a tiguan but no problem yet (2018 model year). If this oil get low as driving with no check oil light coming on 1( can it stall and possibly cause accident. Or 2) kill motor and loose power to all and possibly cause accident? any other complaints? any help as what to do? thank you.

My car is burning oil and running very well before the 10k recommended intervals. My car is only 1 year old and every month I have to add a half a quart of oil so I dont forget to check and run out of oil and get the oil light. There are many complaints about this vehicle burning oil. Vw says its normal to run low after 1000 miles. . . ?? how is this acceptable? luckily I change my oil more frequently than every 10k miles and noticed it was 2 quarts low.

I have about 14, 000 miles on the car and it burns through engine oil very quickly. Sometimes I can even smell the burning oil. Twice the add oil light has come one. It seems that a car this new shouldn't burn oil like this. Dealer says this is normal. Could it be that the oil is too thin? I have no idea, but frustrating.

Excessive oil consumption in a short amount of time.

Engine burning through over a quart of oil before 10k oil changes.

Beginning at 60k miles I realized that my Jetta sport 1. 8l began to consume oil at a much higher rate than usual so much so that I took it to my nearby dealership and had it looked at. I was told that there were no leaks and that the older vw's get the more they burn oil. However, they referred to the oil burning at around a quart every 5,000 miles but my car is burning oil at 5 times that speed of a quart every 1,000 miles. I have to keep a quart of oil in my car at all times and it is beginnign to become expensive. I travel between states often and do the arizona-indiana and back trip once a year so it does have mostly highway miles on it.

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Transmission problems? once my car got up to 80,000 miles when in traffic I take my foot off the accelerator while in drive and then accelerate sometimes there's a jerking as if the car doesn't know what gear to be in. Normally happens at any speed typically while driving slowing down and accelerating. Date when it started I really started noticing it in January 2019. I also noticed excessive oil consumption and when oil gets low on dipstick no low oil light on dash. Oil gets lower than dipstick. Dipstick becomes dry but no sound difference in engine and still runs normally.

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact took the vehicle to gunther Volkswagen of coconut creek (4300 FL-7, coconut creek, FL 33073) for a software update per NHTSA campaign number: 15v705000 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes hydraulic). The contact was advised by the mechanic that the oil consumption on the vehicle was high and metal shavings were found inside the oil reservoir. The vehicle was not repaired for the metal shavings. The contact also stated that after the software update was performed the "ecm" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

On 10 February 2012, at approximately 7:45 am, I was driving on interstate 395 north , washington, DC. In the high occupancy vehicle (hov) lane when I heard noise from the engine and I saw white smoke coming from underneath the hood of the engine. I checked the indicator lights and no lights were on that indicated there was a problems. At the stop sign near the entrance near the navy annex off colombia pike, I noticed a smell similar to burning oil. First, the vehicle was checked by jack taylor Toyota in alexandria, va. Toyota stated they were not aware of a Volkswagen dealership in the area and indicated they had the ability to identify any problems with the vehicle by conducting a diagnostic test. According to the diagnostic test, the rear main seal, which is located at the rear of the engine between the engine and the flywheel of flex plate/torque converter was leaking transmission fluid. I learned later via an internet search there was a Volkswagen dealership approximately 10 miles from the Toyota dealership. I consulted with a technician at Volkswagen who indicated the problem described by Toyota was confusing and was possibly an error was asked to bring the vehicle in for a certified Volkswagen technician to inspect further. Presently, the car is at the Volkswagen dealership in alexandria, va for further diagnostic testing and repairs. They confirmed the rear main seal was leaking transmission fluid and ordered the part which was projected to arrive on or about 13 February 2012. The car was serviced for 50k tune up at Volkswagen in springfield, va and this problems was not identified. This is the first incident in-which I have encountered transmission problems with this car.

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First issue, the engine is burning oil. I've noticed that my car engine started burning oil when it had about 50,000 miles on it. It took me almost two years to prove to the vw dealership mechanics that the engine is burning oil. At 73,000 miles the vw dealership mechanics rebuilt the engine. My oil consumption normalized. Now, at around 115,000 miles, I've noticed that the engine started burning oil again. 1,800 miles after an oil change, jiffy lube mechanic had to add 2. 5qt of oil. Shouldn't the engine last at least 100,000 miles after rebuild? it seems that this engine only lasts 45,000 miles. This feels like a major defect and vw has to recall the engine. Second issue, my car is only 8 years old but it's on its third transmission. I had to replace transmission at 32,000 miles and again at 73,000 miles. I'm at 115,000 and I'm getting very worried because I'm starting to feel little jerks. This looks to be a 40,000 miles transmission. How can vw do this to consumers? it would seem reasonable to me if this transmission gets recalled. I'm not even mentioning many other malfunctions. One of which includes getting flooded during rainy season. I can't believe my car, 2002 vw Jetta 2. 0l GLS was allowed to be on the market.

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The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The spark plugs were changed on the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they noticed that the sixth valve was losing pressure. The manufacturer recommended that the engine be replaced. The contact feels that the manufacturer should replace the engine because it was a safety issue. The current mileage with the new engine was 2,000 and the failure mileage with the old engine was 188,000. Updated 08/21/09. Due to the cylinder 5 failure, the engine is burning excessive amounts of oil, emitting smoke from the tailpipe. The engine had already been replaced, but performing poorly. Updated 08/26/09.

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Ã�part 3 of original complaint--I phoned the customer service division in michigan, margaret there told me that their position is to support the dealer. They would record my complaint. I asked for a document in print- a manual- that gives me this particular "specification". She had me on hold for 15 minutes and could not find such documentation, I asked her to locate it and include it in my letter of record they are sending me. Ã�I spoke to a different vw dealer, he said to speak to the "factory field representative" the apollo dealership would not give me his name or phone number and told me to call customer service,-- they said the factory field rep would support the dealer and had no contact number for him either. They are all in bed together. Ã�why then is it not within the "specifications" of the same manufacturer but a different dealer in California that assisted my sister? ã�group of documentation (item set 6) enclosed is my brief internet research of 4 sites that include 39 entries on message board, letters, complaints to the same as mine with very poignant and disturbing responses from the experienced mechanics that monitored the web site. "consider class action suit" among others I have highlighted for your ease of recognition. My carstats2, autorepair, auto tech repair 2 google groups vw drinks oil 6 pages- 13 cases vw burns oil 8 pages, 21 messages 2+1+2+13+21= 39 incidents in 4 web sites ã�plus edmunds. Com 1 consumer full documentation of issue, reference to suggesting avoid the Jetta to a potential consumer and reference to a class action suit. Ã� Volkswagen is hiding this major issue under the skirt of their sub standard "specifications. " ã�I am also driving with a sign in my Jetta about this issue and part it and leave a sign on the dashboard about the same thing.

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This is my scenario: each 3,000-4,000 mile oil change, often there was no register on the dip stick of my Jetta. Jetta manual states oil change recommended every 10,000 miles item 2 there are no drips under the vehicle or smoking ever. There is no oil splashed upon the underside of the hood to indicate gasket problem my sister who owns the same car in California had made me aware of the same situation with her Jetta and told me her dealer approached her and she confirmed their questions of loosing oil. They initiated and completed satisfying her as a customer by resolving the situation. I have included the invoice of her repair to her Jetta. Item 3 realizing my vehicle was in the same mileage range, and concerned that further and worse damage could be done, I perused the issue with my local dealer "day apollo" in moon township, PA. Relevant contact information is on invoices from them. Apollo did an oil change and followed up with "oil consumption watch" for the next 3000 miles that took from may 12, 2006- August 28, 2006 to complete though irregular intervals from 82,856 miles to 84,920 miles = 2,064 miles it was down ã‚â¼ quart of oil. At 85,860 miles- 3002 miles from the start, and only another 904 miles from the previous check, the oil was low a full quart of oil. = 1 qt in 1610 mi. O item set 4 - are copies of the study. O item 5 letter from vw customer service indicates . 85 qt. Oil loss in 1000 miles = 2. 55 qt. Oil loss in 3000 miles. Ã�?? consulting several professional mechanics I was vehemently told that is an unacceptable oil loss in that amount of miles. Apollo vw dealer, however, in their rhetoric, and taking advantage of a lady alone, stated that it is within their standards. The standards are low enough to cover their backs that a bicycle could be with in the "specifications".

Began oil consumption study may 2006 but has been an ongoing issue prior and present. This is a copy of some information I sent to vwoa a. I went through the attorney general too. Vwa continues to deny this is a problem, it is in specifications but do not tell me what is abnormal oil usage. I had a recall so went to the dealer for the service with my editorial sign on the Jetta, that I had sent to mr. Witter - vwa- the dealer has now refused any further service of my vehicle there. The problem continues, and they have shut the door with the vague "within specifications" rhetoric. I am told that my vehicle to burn a quart of oil in 1000-3000 miles not even register on the dip stick, is with in the manufacturer specifications. It has 85,000 miles and has the extended 120,000 mile / 10 year warranty. I am the original owner. Continued on new complaint.

I have encountered several issues the most alarming currently is a smell of burning oil upon heavy acceleration which hasn't been located by the dealer even though the car has been in the shop twice since I purchased the vehicle in may of 05.

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2002 Jetta wagon, bought with 16k miles; now has 23000. Inspection report provided by sales dealer noted there were no sights of oil leaks, no visible smoke, normal oil pressure readings, etc. The oil was changed and the level checked just prior to purchase. Car has used 4 quarts of oil in 7000 miles, with no leaks or spray and no visible smoke. Vw dealership says to have the warranty cover this problem (60000 mi/4 year warranty), that they would have change the oil, then I must bring it in every 1000 miles for the next few thousand miles to get oil checked, despite the fact that I have receipts that establish that the car burned 2 quarts of oil in approximately 3500 miles of driving. They say it is "normal" for this vehicle to burn 1 quart every 3000 miles. No vehicle with only 22000 miles on it should be burning oil. I have discovered many other Jettas have the same problem, and that owners are routinely told by vw it is "normal" to burn as much as 1 quart per 1000 miles. Even if the car was "only" burning 1 quart every 3000 miles, I would consider this a defect, not "normal. " it's burning twice that. My concern is that vw has manufactured an engine that is inherently defective, and is telling customers that it is "normal" for low-mileage Jettas to be burning oil to avoid honoring the warranty. I am also concerned that this process of bringing it in every 1000 miles is just designed to delay addressing the problem until the warranty expires. I only have until September to resolve this issue before the warranty expires; I wanted to have a record of the fact that the problem developed prior to the end of the warranty.

The 2001 v. W. Jetta: this vehicle burns an excessive amount of oil, approximately 1 quart per month, in daily, everday usage, city traffic and short highway trips, an exorbitant amount of oil, even with regular oil/filter changes. V. W. Has not notified me of this problem, nor corrected it and dealers' will do nothing about it. The driver's side, shoddy, flip-back, plastic arm rest is broken, cheaply made, it will not retain or hold the driver's arm, it is located adjacent and near the auto. Transmission gear shift, it could and does fail, a safety hazard. Rear tail and brake lights burn-out at excessive rates, often enough for it to be a nuisance, to replace them. Please have v. W. Correct these problems @ their own expense, not mine, owner.

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Vehicle was consuming too much oil. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and was told that because of design vehicle will burn the amount of oil allotted per 1,000 miles. Consumer noticed a cracking noise coming from the suspension when traveling backwards.

Loss of 3. 5 quarts of oil in 17 days after purchase. Oil consumption test showed nothing. This Volkswagen Jetta 2001 is using about a quart of oil under 1,000 miles of driving. I am told this is "normal". My question to the service people, where has the oil gone, it's not on the ground. It is in the shop for the third time for the oil consumption test. I would like a copy of the oil consumption TSB bulletin. I am concerned about engine damage.

My 2001 vw Jetta burns a quart of oil every 600 miles. This problem occured from the first moments I owed the vehicle. I immediatedly reported this to the dealer who informed me that it was "a condition with new Jettas and would right itself after I drove the car a while. " this position was repeated during the "free" oil changes up to the point where the warranty expired. Now that the warranty has expired, vw mechanics insisit that they have to do a $90 diagnosis test before they will address it (I had a previous one during the warranty period that found nothing). Now the car is getting older, the oil buring is getting worse. I searched the internet and found numerous Jetta owners with the same problems, and even worse as a result - including blown engines. One Jetta owner stated that there is a manufacturing defect with the rings of the car. He had the car's rings repaired (at a cost of nearly $1,000) and nothing is now wrong with the car. He also stated that he found out that the defect impacts a significant portion of the cars sold in two years, manafesting in blown catalitic converters and engines. He also states that vw instructed its dealers to tell owners that it is normal with the car during the break-in period - thereby pushing the problem past the 28,000 mile warranty obligation. Which makes sense since this problem would cost vw millions.

The vehicle burns oil prematurely.

This car has had too many serious problems to be limited to this small space. It is clearly a lemon. These problems substantially impair the use and value of the vehicle. The car received a new transmission yesterday after we had reported 3 previous times that there it remained in reverse after shifting into drive. Each time we were told it was unreproduceable and the complaint was never noted on the work orders. Finally, the dealership did relent and replace the transmission. We encountered the same type of treatment with the engine burning oil, and it wasn't until the engine ran completely out of oil, that the dealer would address the problem. The first time we had complained about the oil was 2 months after we had bought the car!!!.

Excessive oil consumption (2. 5 quarts in 300 miles).

Purchased new 2001 Jetta in August of 2000, GLS 2. 0l engine and it has always been burning/losing oil. About 1 qt evey 1000 miles driven. Cannot understand and oil consumption test by vwof a in July of 2002 said it was normal even after breakin period. Car currently has 46,000 miles. I am pissed off still and I am basically putting a quart of oil in every month plus 2 oil changes a year. This normal oil consumtion is costing a fortune and this was never disclosed to me when I purchased the car new. No mention of it in the service manual and vwof a has a TSB out there but I would like to see a new engine.

Car burns at least a quart of oil between every oil change - service dept claims this is normal - oil filler cap is full of yellow "foam" - oil pressure light recently came - check oil level and found it needed 2 1/2 quarts of oil - service department claims this is normal.

Excessive engine oil consumption. His is my second new Jetta that burns engine oil. The car consumes 1 qt of oil per 2000 mi. Taking into consideration this car had 7 miles when I lease it, and I drive under normal driving conditions this engine oil consumption, for me, is totally unreasonable. If I would not refill the engine oil between oil change intervals (5000 mi), the car would consume 55% of its total engine oil, possibly burning its engine.

2001 vw Jetta - numerous build issues. Excessive oil consumption - 1 quart in 1000 miles. Vehicle re-ringed at 19k. Current mileage 47k - last oil change down 2 quarts in 5ooo miles. Window regulators - recall. Shifter shaft replaced for serious vibration in 2nd and 5th gears. Both front seats feel like they aren't locked in place! diagnosed as faulty weld at time of manufacture.

Check engine light (mli) came on. Checked engine oil and found to be nearly two quarts low. Refilled and called dealership. Delaership replaced O2 sensor - indicated that oil consumption of this amount was unusual and should be tracked. Several months later, check engine light came on, checked oil and was nearly two quarts low. Took to dealership, tweaked ecm settings and fixed the problem. New serice manager claims that high oil consumption is typical with this engine (notice - very different response from first encounter). Two days later, while at highway speed, the check engine light came back on. I have an apppoinment with dealer on Friday. Car is just out of warranty (2 years) and has only 15k miles on it.

Oil consumption. Volkswagen says "your oil should be changed every 5000 miles" well I have a Jetta and have run out of oil completely empty 3 times under 3000. I am currently undergoing an oil consumption with volkswagon. At this point I am at 3000 miles and I am 2 1/2 quarts low and still have 2000 miles till I have an oil change. There are no leaks, no oil on the engine. It is basically just disappearing on me. If I had not caught on to this, I could have blown the engine and it would have been my fault. Once volkswagon studies my oil consuption study they will determine what they are going to do with it. I have had it with volkswagon. I feel as if I live there. I am there more than I am at home with all kinds of problems. (slamming of the transmission, feels as if breaks won't catch to stop, broken consult, rip in seat seams, replacement of side door panels because of peeling, broken back ashtray, piece of sun roof broken off hit me in head).

Consumer states while driving, the check oil light illuminated, when checking the dipstick there was no oil, so the consumer added 1 quart of oil and called the dealer, the dealer is running an oil consumption test, but in the meantime the engine is still using almost a quart of oil every 1000 miles.

This Jetta, like many other owners report, burns an excessive amount of oil. Contacted dealer, manufacturer. Burns 1 qt per 1000 miles. Ridiculous. The manufacter reports this is "normal". This is a cover-up for a bigger defect in this model.

My 2000 vw Jetta with 2. 0 liter engine is suffering same fate as many others, excessive oil consumption. I followed maintenance instructions by having my first oil change / servicing at approx. 5000 miles. At 8190, oil light flashed and I stopped at a gas station. . . Dipstick was dry. Added 2 full quarts of oil to bring back to normal. Vw has begun an oil consumption test on my car.

Check oil light came on. After checking dipstick found that it was completely empty. Took car next day directly to dealer and found they know of problem with the car burning oil and it was "normal for the car to do that under 10,000. " car was serviced at minuteman vw for 5k service. Car taken to same location. They suggested we put oil in car and come back Tuesday. We drove away but retuned after 10 minutes to get rental car. The vehicle gave no signs about an oil leak beforehand nor heavy smoke from the exhuast. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to check the spark plugs. Is there any recourse we can have since this defect no matter how many times we take it back will devalue our vehicle? please advise.