NHTSA Complaint #10117993 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10117993
Vehicle 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 34,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State CA

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE IS A USED 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.8T, STANDARD TRANSMISSION, 1) THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN 08/2004 AND WAS DRIVEN NORMALLY FOR TRANSPORTATION OF MY FAMILY. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE.*AK 2) THE CAR BEGAN STALLING FREQUENTLY AT ALL POINTS OF OPERATION. THE ENGINE WOULD SIMPLY STALL AT SUCH POINTS AS COMEING TO A STOP, ACCELERATING, SLOWING FOR TURN, OR REGULAR DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND SURFACE STREETS. 3) WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP OF PURCHASE FOUR TIMES OVER FIVE MONTHS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM THAT IS COVERED BY THE ORIGINAL FACTORY WARRANTY. PARTS REPLACED (FROM EARLIEST TO MOST RECENT VISITS): 1) MASS AIR-FLOW SENSOR, TRANSMISSION RESET; 2) PIPE FROM PCV TO 3-WAY HOSE BY VALVE COVER, 1/2 MOON SEAL BELOW CHAIN ADJUSTER, CAM SEALS, BREATHER VALVE; 3) TURBO RECIRC VALVE; 4) MASS AIR-FLOW METER.

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