Catalytic Convertor Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the service engine warning lamp illuminated and continued to flash. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer and they provided a routine oil change. The contact continued to receive routine maintenance with the dealer and the failure progressed without warning. The vehicle was not able to pass an inspection. The dealer stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14e007000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. The catalytic converter failed after being previously replaced under the warranty two years prior. The vehicle was unable to pass emissions. The contact stated the dealer could make repairs but at his expense. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure as the catalytic converter and advised having it replaced. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not available.

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Multiple failures of radiator fan, leading to multiple replacements; multiple failures/replacements of oxygen sensor and mass flow sensor; misdiagnosed replacement of catalytic converter; water leakage into interior of car; incidents starting occurring in 2004, latest in March 2008; number of failures is an average of 3 for each noted problem.

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My catalytic converter has gone bad and vw has an extended warranty for this however because my car has the v6 engine I am told that I am not covered when my VIN number is included in this campaign. Dealer has verified the problem but declined service based on engine size.

I received last month a recall notice dated may 2007 from Volkswagen America for the 2001 Jetta v6. It was for a problem with the electronic control module (ecm) software for the catalytic converter monitoring system. I was instructed to go immediately to a Volkswagen dealer for repair. I made an appointment and brought the car yesterday to the local dealer, santa monica Volkswagen. The service team informed me that Volkswagen, had unannounced to owners, closed the recall because it had yet to work out a permanent fix for the problem. Volkswagen America should have sent owners who'd received the original recall notice a letter informing them not to act on the recall, not to bring their cars in. This problem with the ecm software has resulted in the vehicle for years, having the check engine light permanently illuminated. Volkswagen never informed owners of this. As a result, I spent several hundred dollars with my own mechanic, not Volkswagen dealer, trying to solve the problem. Overall, I have been highly dissatisfied with this recall. I continue to drive a car with this defect. Wasted a morning yesterday at the Volkswagen dealer because of an erroneous recall notice sent to me by Volkswagen, and I have already incurred significant expenses trying to solve a problem that Volkswagen has known about, evidently, for many years without acting.

The contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection due to the catalytic converter. He had an extended warranty, but was informed that the mileage exceeded the warranty. The mil light has been illuminated since may of 2007 due to the catalytic converter. The vehicle has been inspected and diagnosed twice. The contact was informed both times that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 118,500. Updated 12/12/07.

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The contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 45 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle near the exhaust pipe. The mechanic stated that the failure was electrical and caused the catalytic converter to malfunction. The manufacturer stated that it was the contact's responsibility to repair the vehicle. The current mileage was 80,260 and failure mileage was 79,000.

- the contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS. The engine light stays on constantly and the dealers stated that the oxygen sensor and the spark plugs are the cause. The contact stated the sensors were repaired prior to the failure and a week later the engine light has been on since the repair. The contact stated that there is a safety recall, which it does not include her VIN. The vehicle is currently at the dealer and the contact is requesting a part malfunction investigation with the manufacturer.

I have had several problems with my mil light since my 5 yr/50,000 mile warranty expired-in fact, I have lost count as to how many times I've had to take my car in (the number of failures listed below is just an estimate). The first time this light came on, the car had 52 or 54 miles on it. It was only a few days old. Apparently something had cracked. In March of this year, three of the cables broke, then not two weeks later the other three broke. The problems just kept adding up. I have tried to be patient with this dealership, but simply cannot understand why on average, I end up back at the dealership, getting my car serviced on average, two weeks after the car's initial appointment. The last time I went in, I spoke with the manager. First, he disparagingly asked me if I was making sure to fill the gas tank with premium gas, as is written on the gas flap. He then proceeded to ask if I was tightening the gas cap. He reassured me that I should not have further problems with this specific part, because all the parts pertaining to this specific light have been replaced. Lo and behold, two days ago, my mil light went on. On average, each time I visit this particular dealership service department, I end up paying $350-600 dollars. Somehow, that does not seem right. I have been following the service department's instructions, and to my dismay, this long-standing, extremely expensive problem has not been resolved.

Bought a Volkswagen Jetta GLS in 2003. Several things have had to be replaced. For example the glove box cover, wheel bearing. My mechanic told me that on most newer vehicles that wheel bearings do not require maintenance. My car has 74,000 miles. Last week I was driving and my malfunction indicator light started flashing and the car if going over 30 mph cut out. There was a rotten egg smell. It immediately went to the dealership and they said the catalytic converter and 2 coils were faulty. They replaced the catalytic converter and ignition coils for cylinders 1&3 and cleared fault codes. The catalytic converter was replaced under warranty. But said Volkswagen feels the ignition coils are a regular maintenance issue. I have done some research and am finding that Volkswagen has numerous complaints on the coils. In my research I found that vw had a customer satisfaction letter that was sent out to vw owners to bring car into dealership to replace the coils. Vw representative in michigan told me that they stopped doing that in 2005. I believe that I should have not had to pay to replace the ignition coils. Vw knows that they have had numerous problems with this. I love my vw but I have had problems this car that I have never had in any other vehicle. I trade vehicles every 3-4 years but will not purchase another Volkswagen. Not because I have had so many things go wrong because the strange problems I have had with the car and Volkswagen doesn't take care of their drivers.

Purchased car on 1-30-06 took it back on 2-3-06 because of check engine light, took it back again on 2-7-06 because of check engine light, and took it back again on 2-14-06 because of check engine light was told it was catalytic converter but is not covered under warranty for me to have it fixed it will be 1100 dollars but part is on a massive back order.

A 2002 Jetta Volkswagen, 2. 0 ltr engine, catalytic converter gone bad. Engine light came on in October, right around 78,000 miles. Had it checked in December and found faulty O2 sensors. Changed those. Engine light still on. Had technician do a thorough car check, found original fuel filter (at 80,000 mi. ), new spark plugs, checked electrical to make sure not shorting out, changed wires, made sure O2 sensors operating correctly, checked with other technicians on internet to do all possible checks, changes, and fixes. Nothing else can be done. Technician checked with his dealer and found catalytic converters are on backorder until christmas 2006 for the exact same part, car, and type.

82,5310. 00 just replaced the catalytic converter. We have always had some type of an electrical problem from the beginning. Cd player and stereo. Cd lcd panel would say no cd in which you would have a cd in the jacket if you kept pushing the button sometimes it would work. At times you can only read half the call letters for stations. Rolling down back of the windows you would hear a very loud pressure thumping noise. So loud you could not roll down the window in the back. When you would take the car in. Mechanic's always said, it was basically our imagination.

My O2 sensor was replaced and now two need to be replaced again. I was told that I have to pay for this to be replaced again. This has caused my catylytic convertor to go bad.

Most recently, the water pump failed. Apparently this is another common failure, which should be covered by a recall. Here is the list of other problems I have had: -both window regulators failed (covered by recall) -tensioner pulley on serpentine belt failed at 40000 miles ($400) -maf sensor at 47000 miles (covered by recall) -catalytic converter failed 50000 miles (covered by emissions recall) -alternator failed at 55000 miles ($450 - using rebuilt alternator) -water pump failed at 60,000 miles ($350 repair bill). The question is. . . What's next? I plan to sell the car within the next few months.

I just recently had to replace my catalyst system on my 2001 vw Jetta. The car stauled on my way to work, so I had it towed to the nearest vw dealer - cooley Volkswagen, in n. Greenbush NY. They found misfire codes and catalyst system. They also advised me that the coil pack and tune up were needed to correct misfires. My question and concern why did I not receive a warning light on some signal to advise me of any problems that might be occuring. This would have possibly alerted me to get the car into a vw service shop as soon as possible.

Regular usage of car resulted in having to repair and replace the spark plug cables on my car.

Check engine light repeatedly comes on due to malfunction of O2, mass air flow sensors.

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Oil burns excessively. As a result, catalytic converter malfunctioned, and was replaced twice within four months.

Vehicle experienced several recalls/ and several problems: dome light, vanity mirrors, emissions problems, etc. . . The consumer experienced the following problems with: the interior dome lights, interior trim had come loose on the passenger side, the passenger vanity mirror light did not shut off, the cup holder was jammed and had broken, the driver window sounded as if air was coming in the vehicle, the glove compartment hinges had broken, the air bag light would come on when the radio was turned off, the sensors never seemed to work, the oil dipstick had given abnormal readings(showing low when oil was just changed), the lean oxygen sensor was replaced, the check engine light was intermittent but stayed on, and the catalytic converter was replaced due to noise which ended after the repair(the check engine light had come back on).

Numerous times that the engine light has come on my 2003 Jetta. First visit was 9/12/02. The others were: 2/21/03, 6/13/03, 10/21/04, 1/6/05, 12/14/05, 12/21/05, 1/9/06, 1/13/06. It is currently on and is waiting for a cat. Converter. They charged me to hook up to computer, replaced all coils & spark plugs and the light is still on.