Three problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) 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.
Car temperture gauge suddenly shot up to 230 degrees this particular morning. The vehicle usually signals us if there is something wrong I. E. Brake light, engine light, oil, etc. Without prior warning and knot knowing why this is happening the car was driven to the dealership instead of the intended destination. The customer service rep at dealeship guestimated that a water pump needed replaced which is causing the vehicle to overheat. The car could not be serviced that day due to prior appointments of the dearlership. The car was driven back home until late Sunday evening when the car was driven back to the dealership for possible repair Monday morning. Car was smoking and then tunred off. The car was towed to the dealership Monday evening. As of Tuesday 6/7/05 the mechanins at the dealership report that the car cannot be repaired due to the hoses melting into the engine. The car was serviced several times prior to the incident at the same dearlership, once even for inspection in February 2005 and this repair was never mentioned. Since Feb. The car has been serviced for oil changes and several minor repairs needed such as mirror, cup holder, tires, etc. Prior to the incident the car was driven over 300 miles and no warning light or signal was given. Now the car is unrepairable. The dearlership claims that a 2000 vw Jetta is only worth 1500 dollars!.
While driving at any speed vehicle lost power and stalled. Dealer replaced the intake air filter which was clogged at consumer's expenses of $ 1,892. 94. The consumer was informed that the problem was due to the throttle body and the intake had carbon build up. The intake and egr were cleaned and the air mass meter was replaced . The air meter was defective. After the repairs, the consumer noticed that the engine would continue to come on.
Consumer called complaining about gas recirculation valve ( egr valve). Vehicle won't accelerate even though she wa s stepping all the way on the gas pedal. Dealer was contacted, and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. Had to replace brakes and rotors at 35000 miles, which she thought that it was not usually normal on any vehicle.