Ignition problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta

2001 Volkswagen Jetta vr6 1. Coil pack. Models before this had individual coil packs that were recalled due to cracking. This coil pack is enduring the same problems in many Jetta's and has yet to qualify as a recall. Why?? 2. Wiper blades stopped working. I have encountered many people who have endured the same problem where the motor stops working.

My 2001 vw Jetta has been in the vw shop 7 times for failed coils they fix it and about 4 months later the check engine light comes on and the engine runs rough. They always say if the part fails they will replace for free, seems everytime we take it in they claim something else caused it.

2001 vw Jetta GLS 2. 0 w/automatic transmission. The car gets stuck in park and will not change into drive or reverse. I was told by the dealer that the brake sensor or the epc (electronic power control) needed to be replaced.

2001 Volkswagen Jetta glx vr6. Vw released a recall online stating recall on all 2001 coil packs. My coil pack arc'ed as dealer calls it. Arc burned up ignition wires, spark plugs and engine stopped running. Dealer wanted $900 to replace faulty coil pack and ignition wires and plugs. Coil pack not only went out but took out multiple parts. Dealership didn't care about the problem nor did vwoa. There is a serious problem here I have read 1,000 of similar claims from Jetta owners online. Recall should be made and drivers should be repaid for repairs made.

(1) at start up (generally cooler, oregon nights) is when problem occurs, and randomly; (2) car stalls without warning. Have been in dangerous situations when turning left or trying to clear intersection when car stalls for no reason. (3) have taken car to dealer many times - they can't figure out the problem. Car remains dangerous.

Vehicle misfiring like a chocking sound and jerking while emitting black smoke from exhaust. Vehicle stalls and service engine light comes on. Vehicle starts after several sttempts. Vehicle stalls in middle of intersection while turning left.

Jetta 1. 8 t 2001 has been in the shop now at least six times to be fixed. Even though coils were replaced, the car continues to shutter and stall at least three days a week. The dealer asked for one more chance to fix the vehicle -- they failed and now are saying I must bring the car in to "prove" the problem. The problem occurs about 70% of the time though so may not display such a problem when and if I do bring it in again. Vw should be professional and deal with this huge national problem better -- they expect consumers to believe that they would spend weeks and loaner cars to fix a problem they never have really experienced. Your consumer is not stupid vw! thousands of owners will not back down or ho away. I intend to file a lemon law complaint.

2001 vw Jetta vr6 - car started shaking a lot upon start up and lost all power when I tried to pull away from an intersection. Was told it was a coil pack that needed to be replaced and that it wasn't covered under the recent vw service bulletin because my coil pack was from a supplier that was experiencing less problems than the ones they are replacing (despite the fact that the part had been on back order for 2 weeks). Their press releases and website say that they are notifying all 2001 and 2002 Jetta owners which is not true. My car is a 2001 Jetta and I was told that my failure was bad luck and that my car and others like mine would not have the part replaced by vw even though they are replacing the same part from a different supplier in the same year and style vehicle as mine. I believe they should expand their recall/service bulletin to cover a wider range of Jettas as it appears to me to be a part problem not a supplier problem. I've also heard (via internet message boards and the service department that I went to) that this a common problem in 2000, 2001, and 2002. This could be very dangerous if it happened when I was pulling onto the merritt parkway or a busy intersection instead of out of my street. The car just bounces forward a little bit, shakes violently, loses almost all power, and dies.

Just had my coil pack fail on me and will be taking it to the dealer to get replaced.

Coil failed on 2001 vw Jetta 1. 8 t, at 18400 miles,manufacturor defect,vw is having the coil remanufactured. Dealer says part could take up to 2 months because of back orders. This simply states they can't keep up with the supply and demand as so many have to be replaced. Part should be recalled and dealer replace all 4 coils.

I own a 2001 Jetta 1. 8t wolfsburg. The car had a coil pack failure on November 28, 2002 and again on December 30, 2002.

I had a coil pack burn out on my 2001 vw Jetta - it has 21000 miles. It appears to be a known problem and many people are experiencing this failure. Vw (and Audi) will only replace coils when they individually burn out. Vw/Audi should recall and replace all coils either at the time of burn out or before it becomes an issue. The number of people who have had this problem suggest that the coils are either defective or the design of the vehicle is faulty. The manufacturer should be responsible for this even if the vehicles warranty has expired. Ts.

While traveling on the highway the check engine light appear on the dashboard. Causing the coil pack to leak oil. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts.

The vw Jetta 1. 8 turbo motor has coil-packs that continually fails. My car is 1. 5 years old and has for thru 4 coilpacks. When a coilpack dies, it causes the car to not really run, on 2-3 cyclinders vs 4. . Thus leaving you stranded. I used to work till mid-night and drive 50+ miles each way to work. Due to coil-pack failures I have been left stranded twice after midnight. This is very fustrating. You never know if you car will make it home. Nothing like buying a brand new car, and having more porblems than my used previous car.

The number of missfires and failed coilpack's on my '01 vw Jetta 1. 8t is rediculous. I know of several people going through the same thing. When the car was under warranty is was in the shop at least 3 times for the same missfire problem and now that I'm out of warranty the problem is still very persistant. Vw needs to offically recall these coil packs with something that works properly. This problem is going to affect my ability to pass my state emissions testing and seriously effects my driveability and reliability. . VIN # 3vwpd69m81m175443. . .

I have had nothing but problems after purchasing my brand new 2001 v. W Jetta. I had vehicle only 6 months and it left me stranded due to malfunction of emission control sensor. 5 months after that, ignition lock cylinder was inoperable, needing them to repair. 2 months later, owned for 1 yr 1 month, car was burning a lot of oil so consumption test was done and determined to be true,that the car was in fact consuming abnormal amount of oil. As "a courtesy to me, the customer" Volkswagen replaced piston rings, rod bearings and deglazed cylynder walls. They had my car 6 days to rebuild engine. 6 months later car was shaking really bad when driving on the freeway, took it in and service technition discovered that rear brakes were warped and rear brake pads had "premature wear. " those were replaced. Throughout this course of time the passenger brake light had been replace 2 times,air condition vent was not working and had to be remove and install new center air outlet,armrest broke and had to be replaced, glove compartment latch broke, and the brake lights have gone out and been repaired numerous times but are still faulty,not working at this time. Volkswagen has treated me as though I was the one inconviencing them!! I regret purchasing this vehicle and will continue discouraging anyone from ever buying a Volkswagen! I don't feel safe in this car!! after doing some research I see now that I am not alone. Knowing there are many other vw's on the road with the same mechanical problems my car, I'm concerned with the safety of others as well as myself!.

Since I have had my Jetta I have had to keep oil in the trunk because the car burns oil, I was told by the dealer that it is normal for a car to use that much oil, I have had to have the brake switch replaced, the arm rest latch replaced, cd player replaced twice, my passenger rear brake lights burn out regularly (only passenger side), my key in the ignition alarm and lights left on alarm turned and stayed on everytime I drove my car. The dealer's solution to all these problems was to downgrade my car and buy a vw beetle. I purchased a 2002 used beetle - dealer allowed me take car and promised to fix anything on the following Monday. There was a light on the dash that was lit up called epc - I asked the dealer what the light was for and they said that the alignment needed to be adjusted no big deal they would fix it when I returned on Monday. I drove the car off the lot got about 20 miles for the dealership and the car died on the freeway!!!!! while waiting for the tow truck I read in the car manual that epc stood for electric power control - it said if this light goes on do not attempt to drive - tow to dealership immediately - after that I marched right back to the dealer and got my Jetta back - however I still have all of the above problems and few to add to the list defective electric window, noisy brakes when in reverse even after brakes were replaced. I can't wait to turn the piece of @#$%# in to the dealer when my lease is up and walk away - I just feel sorry for the fool they turn around and sell it to!.

Dealer has replaced several parts "4" different times within less than 3,000 miles. We believe that they are unsure what the problem is. We have had the coil pac replaced 2 weeks later ground wires cleaned @ coil pac,third time in it had "10" faults pulled "mainley short to ground with spro misfire in all cylinders" replaced lower fuse panel & fuel pump rely. Milage @ third visit 2,274 mileage 2nd visit 1,270. . 4th visit mileage 2,893. They claim the spark plug wire was missing insulation which caused it to arc causing engine light to come on 4th time. Dates of service 12/4 00 845. Miles 12/20/00 mileage 1,270. 00 1/25/01 mileage 2,274. 4th visit 2/4/01 mileage 2893.

Vehicle shuts off while driving at any speed. Dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis---770753.