Nine problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2000 Jetta.
2000 Volkswagen Jetta. Consumer writes in regards to engine and warning lights coming on. The consumer stated the day after purchasing the vehicle the engine, abs, and traction control lights, illuminated. The dealer offered to repair the vehicle if the consumer bought the parts. The consumer declined.
Was driving down the road, when my Jetta lost complete power. I managed to steer of the road, put vehicle in park an turned the key off, then smoke started pouring out from under my hood. Raised the hood to only see flames! thank god a gentleman stopped an had gallon of water. Had the vehicle towed to my house(3 miles) an there it sits! most the damage is contained to the top of the motor on the drivers side. The car wasn't even over heating!! the only issue iv had in the year iv owned it is the transmission seemed to not go past third gear, which caused the rpm to rise, of course. . . Honestly ,just thankful a stranger stopped. . . Signed, with out a car.
One year after purchasing this vehicle from a private owner, today was the second incident I've had regarding the clutch and the fumes it emits. Six months ago I noticed the clutch slipping and immediately took it into a repair shop. On top of the slipping clutch, the coolant and emissions workshop and electrical became a problem. "stop coolant low" would always appear on my dash, however the coolant would be filled. The engine light also stayed on. The mechanic did all he could to fix it. Six months later, today, I'm having the same issue with this vehicle. Only difference is, I immediately became ill while driving and breathing in the fumes the vehicle emit. I became nausea, dizzy and vomited. This issue regarding the clutch is an ongoing digression to the vehicle and the safety and health of myself and other drivers. I hope vw will take this seriously and investigate this case, I have friends who've also experience similar instances with their vw vehicles. I hope to get mine and all vehicles who have displayed similar issues repaired properly by the correct mechanics before anyone else becomes suddenly ill like I have today.
The contact owned a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed flames coming from under the hood area. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The manufacturer was contacted and sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle and determine a cause of failure. The engineer discovered that there were leaves in the engine, caused by rodent infestation, which resulted in the fire. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under a voluntary recall for the fuel system. The contact was concerned that the recall could have been related to the fire and did not agree with the engineer’s findings. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 07/06/12.
Owner's son was driving Volkswagen and it started overheating. During the course of the evening, he tried a few times to let car cool down and then continue driving, but the engine would continue to overheat. He managed to continue driving and noticed smoke coming from the back of the Volkswagen. He shut the engine off and coasted to a stop. He got out and noticed sparks dripping from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle became engulfed in fire. Cause undetermined, but spark plugs showed evidence of a rich air/fuel mixture.
Mass airflow sensor and coolant temperature switch failure at 47000 miles. Volkswagen of America stated car outside of 36 month emissions warranty.
My 2000 Jetta ran dry on oil at 21,000 miles but not under 2yr bumper to bumper warranty (6k miles after a factory oil change). They did a consumption test for 1500 miles and assured us everything was ok. It was ok for 1500 miles then it was empty again. They had to change the piston rings and pretended that this was a unique problem for our car. I have since read other reports of similar experiences.
On three occasions my driver/and or passenger side windows fell into the doors. Vw fixed them at no charge. . . After much arguing. Ever since I first bought the car (brand new), my car is down 2 quarts before the 3000 mile oil change. Vw says that this is normal. I don't think that is right.
No instrument panel light on temperature control. Vehicle been at the dealer shop for four days, and was unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.