Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen owners have reported 64 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My bosch cp4 fuel pump failed causing my engine to stall while turning at a very busy/fast intersection. This can occur at speed without any warning of sudden failure, putting everyone on the road at risk. Fault code p0087 and p0191 were present, along with a flashing glow plug. Following ea no. Read details...
While driving this vehicle to work it started to decelerate on the highway, lose power, and stumble. The check engine and glow plug lights came on the dash. The car was able to be driven at a reduced highway speed for a short distance to a park and ride to be towed to a dealer. Read details...
Faulty egr system puts moisture in the turbo intercooler on the diesel 2. 0 engine. Intercooler eventually freezes in cold temperatures. Engine dies randomly due to no turbo boost. My car died while making a left hand turn across 2 lanes of oncoming traffic. Read details...
It all started with a check engine light. Apparently the car jumped timing and the crankshaft went bad. This caused complete and total engine failure. This is a common problem with the jetta. I believe a class action lawsuit is needed. Read details...
I pulled into a parking spot , took my foot off the gas pedal to coast in and applied the brake (approx 3 to 4 mph). The engine revved and accelerated. The car lurched forward. I pushed the brake pedal as hard as I could. The car moved approx 6 feet and over a 6 inch curb. Read details...