Vehicle Overheat Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 5 problems related to vehicle overheat (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the Jetta.

1 Vehicle Overheat problem of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 08/14/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that a fuel line going over top of an electrical line or the electrical going over top of the fuel line causing the vehicle to overheat. The temperature gauge light illuminated with an audible tone. The contact coasted to the side of the road and lifted the hood. The contact stated that the coolant was bubbling and boiling in the coolant reservoir. The contact let the vehicle sit until it cooled down and added coolant into the reservoir and drove the vehicle to her son's residence. The contact called the dealer and informed them of the failure and was informed to scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,194.

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2 Vehicle Overheat problem of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 03/20/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds the vehicle overheated. The contact added water to the vehicle. The check engine light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted . The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 184,072. Ap.

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3 Vehicle Overheat problem of the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 01/25/2017

I was driving in traffic around 35 mph. Saw smoke in my rearview mirror so immediately pulled off to side of road. The car wasnt overheating, and no warning lights came on until after I began slowing down to pull over. As I stopped and turned off the car, I realized the engine compartment was on fire, I grabbed my phone and called 911 as I got away from the vehicle.

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4 Vehicle Overheat problem of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 08/06/2008

I own a 2001 vw Jetta. I bought it 3 years ago, used from the Volkswagen dealership. The automobile was sold as a "certified" auto, which I found out later does not mean much. My trunk is locked shut and does not open manually or with remote, I've had to replace cv boots, catalytic converter, transmission and numerous headlight, taillight and blinker bulbs. And today one of my headlights is so dim, it doesn't really provide any light when it is dark. I have replaced it and replaced it. It stays fine for about 2 days and then just dims out again. I can't afford to keep taking it to Volkswagen. It's a rip off and they don't even fix anything right anyway. My engine fan went out all of the sudden the other day, causing the car to overheat. I had to get it towed. That isn't the first time I have had to pay to have it towed. The interior plastic coating on armrests and all plastic inside is peeling and looks terrible. When I push unlock all doors, the driver's side back seat door will not open unless I reach inside and pull the lock open manually. There is so much more, but I don't want to waste my time. I know nothing will happen, even though it is so obvious that these cars are complete lemons, and they need to stop selling them to people.

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5 Vehicle Overheat problem of the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

Vehicle suffered a lost of power when check engine light illuminates. On March 7 2002 university vw discovered a defective airflow meter. The windshield was replaced for a cracked rain drain. The brake servo was changed for a pin hole air leak. Consumer was told that the glow plug harness might be the cause as to why the brake lights come on. The hazard switch switched on and off distressing other drivers behind. Replaced the hazard relay switch (on the dash) by myself. Back brake pad wore down to the rivets. Vehicle overheated on 3 occasions had pressure test and thermostat changed and problem still exist.




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