1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Electrical Systemignition Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
7 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. *AK
MY 1999 JETTA IV (GLS VR6) NEEDED A NEW COIL PACK AT 75,000 MILES (ROUGH OPERATION IN WET WEATHER; ENGINE LIGHT FINALLY TURNED-ON). I HAVE READ THAT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE COIL PACK ON THE 1999 JETTA'S IS EXTREMELY COMMON. A RECALL ON THIS PART HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES, BUT NOT FOR THE 1999. I ALSO READ THAT SOME INDIVIDUALS MAY BE IN PURSUIT OF OBTAINING LEGAL ACTIONS TO RESOLVE MATTERS. THE PART AND LABOR IS EXPENSIVE. PLEASE ADVISE ON WHETHER A RECALL FOR THE 1999 COIL PACK OF JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED?*A
IGNITION COIL PACK ON VW JETTA, '99 NEW BODY. HINTS OF FAILURE BEGAN LONG BEFORE CROSS COUNTRY ROAD TRIP BUT DID NOT WARRANT A SERVICE. (IE, JERKS WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE DURING HEAVY RAIN) AFTER ROAD TRIP, PROBLEM GREW IN SEVERITY, BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE, AND REALIZED COIL PACK NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *LA
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, CAR RUNS ROUGH WHEN WET. HAS ALWAYS. BRING IT IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY SAY IT IS THE IGNITION COIL PACK. IT WAS REPLACED AND THE DAY AFTER SERVICE IS COMPLETED ON THE WAY TO WORK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. BRING IT BACK IN AND AFTER ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC HOOK UP AND ANOTHER $72 LATER NOW THEY SAY THERE ARE 2 MORE FAULTS. THE IGNITION WIRES NEED REPLACING AND THE LONG TERM FUEL TRIM IS RUNNING LEAN. I DO SOME RESEARCH ON LINE AND FIND OUT VW HAS HAD IGNITION COIL PROBLEMS AND HAD RECALLS ON 2001 AND 2002 MODEL YEARS AFTER A CLASS ACTION SUIT WAS FILED. I CONTACTED VW BEFORE I KNEW ABOUT THE CLASS ACTION SUIT AND THE PROBLEMS VW HAS HAD WITH THE IGNITION COIL PACKS AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T ASSIST ME. GO FIGURE. A COMPANY WHO HAS HAD...
I HAVE A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON MARCH 24, 2003 MONDAY MORNING I WAS DRIVING WITH IN THE CITY IN SAN RAMON, CA AND SUDDENLY WITH A NOISE MY CAR STOPPED. MY ENGINE WON'T START AT ALL AFTER THAT AND IN THE END I HAD TO CALL AAA TO TOW MY CAR. AAA TOWED MY CAR TO THE NEAREST AUTO CENTER, WHERE AFTER THE COMPLETE INSPECTION "BOB AUTO TECH" TOLD ME THAT THE CRANK SHAFT OF MY CAR WAS BROKEN. I WAS SHOCKED AND SURPRISED TO HEAR THAT, AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT. MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD, AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF BY ME BY REGULAR SERVICING AND OIL CHANGE AND ALWAYS AT VW AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIPS/WORKSHOPS. I ENDED UP PAYING UP BILLS WORTH $3194.82 FROM MY POCKET AS IT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE INSURANCE ALSO. I WOULD KINDLY REQUEST YOU TO LOOK INTO...
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THE IGNITION COILS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
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ENGINE SPUTTERS WHEN IT HAS BEEN SITTING IN DAMP (RAIN, ETC.) CONDITIONS. SPARKS APPEAR AT SPARK PLUG CONNECTIONS (IGNITION COIL). VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY VW DEALER WHEN THE PROBLEM HAD INITIALLY OCCURRED. THEY INDICATED A FAULTY IGNITION COIL, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT PRESENT THAT AFTERNOON. PROBLEM RECURRED WHEN IT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DAMP, ETC. I HAD THE CAR CHECKED BY ANOTHER MECHANIC WHO COULD NOT TELL ANYTHING. I BROUGHT THE CAR FOR A TUNE-UP BACK TO THE DEALER WHO LOOKED AT IT INTITIALLY. I SPECIFICALLY ASKED FOR THE CONDITION OF THE IGNITION COIL, AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. I BELIEVE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART FOR EARLIER VWS. *AK
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
20 complaints
Electrical System
19 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
17 complaints
Unknown Or Other
17 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
11 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
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Visibilityglass Siderear
10 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
7 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
7 complaints
Structure
7 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
7 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
6 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
6 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint