Five problems related to service brakes 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.
While driving and lightly brushing the brake pedal to begin slowing, the brake pedal automatically engages fully, slamming on brakes unexpectedly. Immediately followed by a sound of air pressure being released. If you press the brake pedal after the air is released, the pedal will return to rest and the brakes will free up. No existing dealer recalls and vw (and vw service departments) have no record of this being a common problem. My local vw specialty repair shop says this is common on 2000 Jetta tdi's. This is a significant safety issue. If you experience a similar issue, please report it! there are three other issues posted that appear to be related: â 10116640, 10139585, 10052281.
I am requesting that the agency please investigate the performance of the ignition coil plugs on the model year 2000, Volkswagen, Jetta. I have experienced multiple stalling events and car not starting up after up or being parked after shutting off engine as a result of one or more ignition plus malfunctioning on my 2000 Volkswagen Jetta gl. As a result of the engine stalling and not starting when ignition is accelerated, I have also I experienced a loss of power steering and increased breaking efforts when I pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The car would not start when sitting for a while. After about 45 minutes or longer - I was able to start the vehicle although the engine operated at a reduced power. The vehicle will stall and will not start up for no reason at all. I feel very unsafe and nervous when driving - and have had the problem over and over and have paid for costly repairs. Still to no avail, it keeps happening. Tired of the vehicle - will never ever purchase a Volkswagen again! please investigate the electrical system ignition module on Volkswagen Jettas - year 2000 please ASAP !!! I have been stranded in the worst places with the vehicle - with no help to restart the vehicle.
The brakes locked up causing extend stopping distance. Dealer notified.
My vehicle is a tdi diesel -computer/engine - engine diagnosis light has come on - diagnosis ($85. 00) gate on turbo charger does not operate properly. Was told could drive vehicle but performance may deteriorate. Engine light still comes on ocaaisionaly. Rear brakes seized and wore completely out - dealer refused any warranty - wrote v/w customer service - they refunded about 90% of my cost.
2000 Volkswagen Jetta. Consumer writes regarding faulty designed system in Jetta the consumer stated the vehicle has a defective brake system and the dealer tried to cover it up by putting new brakes on the vehicle.