12 problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Failed part after car had been in dealer several times this summer failed on freeway, could have been killed Volkswagen should cover this, then ripped off by dealer in chicago wher car just died on the dan ryan without any warning.
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Car dies while driving at any speeds no power-brakes or steering.
Vehicle runs out of oil every 1500 miles, and the transmission is very jerky. Windshield wipers were streaking because wipers were separating. Instrument panel cup holder loose on tight side. The stick shift vibrates in 3rd gear due to selector shaft failure.
Engine consumes about 1+ quart of oil every 1,500 miles. Front rotors need to be replaced at 30,000 miles, while brake pads are less than 50% used. Refrigerant in air conditioner gone at around 30,000 miles with normal use in mild climate.
At about 26,000 miles, which was about two and a half months ago, I checked the oil and had to add three quarts. I took it to the dealer and they told me to look for black smoke and oil spots on the driveway. No black smoke or oil is visibly escaping from the engine. I checked the oil again on June 15, and had to add another quart and a half. I reported it to the dealer and made another appointment for them to check it out. Today, July 11, 2000, the dealer checked the oil (which was down a half quart), told me that they don't know what to look for and have to wait for the Volkswagen district service manager to point them in the right direction. So "we" are now waiting for a call from the district manager. The oil and filter have been changed regularly, but the oil appears very gritty and also appears to be burnt onto cap of the filler-hole. The dealer seems reluctant, at best, to deal with the situation.
When traveling consumer has to put 1 quart of oil every thousand miles. Dealership is aware of problem.
Car will die for a second or two, lose of power and begin running normally with doing anything 2. Car will not start immediately when it does presents, ie:radio are gone as if battery was disconnected, computer shows no failures.
Engine died while driving slowly. Mil and generator lights came on. Took two tries to start engine again, then vehicle operated normally. This is the second occurrence in a week and a half. Dealer was unable to find a problem after the first failure.
The oil in engine is being consumed very quickly. When I take car to get an oil change every 3,000 - 5,000 miles, the oil is usually so low it does not appear on dip stick. The oil is simply blowing out of the engine. You can see the oil residue on the engine.
Engine oil must be added every 350 - 400 miles.
Vehicle was 2 quarts low on oil at 38,587 mile following a 30,589 mile oil change service, consumer fells this vehicle should not consume this much oil. Nlm.