2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Tires Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
6 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Tires Complaints
BRAND NEW TIRE COMPLETELY FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS TIRE WAS 7 DAYS OLD AND THERE WAS A TOTAL SIDEWALL FAILURE. LOOKING ONLINE AFTER THE INCIDENT, THERE ARE COUNTLESS COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
FOUR NEW CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT TIRES WERE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED ON MY 2000 VW JETTA. AFTER APPROX. 2 DAYS, ONE TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. TIRE SENT TO SELLER, AND THEY PRONOUNCED IT WAS AN INSTALLATION ISSUE. THIS TIRE WAS SENT TO SELLER, AFTER PURCHASING A NEW ONE. AFTER 4 TO 5 WEEKS OF DRIVING, A SECOND TIRE (DIFFERENT WHEEL) FROM THE SAME ORIGINAL SET OF 4, FAILED SUDDENLY. THIS TIRE "SUDDENLY" FAILED WITH A "GUN SHOT" LIKE NOISE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. REVIEW AT THE SERVICE SHOP SHOWED NOTHING UNUSUAL IN THE INSTALLATION. PICTURES OF THE SECOND TIRE WERE SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY COMMENTED THAT THIS WAS AN INSTALL ISSUE. I WORK FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING COMPANY, AND HAD ONE OF OUR EXPERT TECHNICIANS REVIEW THE SECOND TIRE. HE HAS 30 YEARS OF SERVICE EXPERIENCE WITHIN CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS. HE WAS CONVINCED THAT THIS WAS...
I PURCHASED A USED CERTIFIED 2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IN JANUARY 2004, AFTER ONLY ONE WEEK OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE ACCELERATOR WAS MAKING A VIBRATING SOUND AND STALLING CONTINUOUSLY. OKAY, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE - I PURCHASED A USED TRANSMISSION AND THEN THE ENGINE THROTTLE FAILED AND THE CAR WOULDN'T EVEN START ONE DAY - HAD THAT REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE $1700. NO THE OLD PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. OKAY, THERE'S MORE, THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES WITHIN THREE YEARS, THE ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON, AIR BAG LIGHT ON, BRAKE LIGHT ON, LIGHTS AND FOG INTERIOR FUSES AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY TIMES, I HAVE PUT SO MUCH MONEY INTO THIS VEHICLE - AND IT STILL IS RUNNING BADLY. AS OF TODAY, THE CAR...
REPLACED REAR BRAKE LIGHT 4 TIMES; EMERGENCY FLASHER & TURN SIGNALS FAIL TO WORK RANDOMLY. TWICE HAD REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED; ROTORS TURNED SECOND TIME -- TOTAL COST $550. REPEATED SENSOR FAILURES -- KNOCK SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR; INDUCTION COIL FAILURE & VEHICLE IMBOLIZED. DRIVER MIRROR REPAIRED TWICE; PASSENGER P/WINDOW STUCK DOWN; DRIVER WINDOW LOCK TWICE; SEAT BELT CRACKED
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TIRE INITIALLY PUNCTURED MID TREAD. RAPID LOSS OF AIR OCCURRED FOLLOWED BY THE IMMEDIATE SEPARATION OF THE SIDE WALLS (BOTH SIDES) FROM BOTH THE BEAD AND TREAD (TIRE IN 3 PIECES). FAILURE CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ON HIGHWAY. CAUSED DAMAGE TO STRUT, ANTILOCK BREAK CABLE AND VARIOUS AREAS BODY PARTS.*AK (DOT NUMBER: M3TACXYX46 TIRESIZE: 195/65R15)
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: 195/65R15) (TIRESIZE: 195/65R15)
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Air Bagssidewindow
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Seats
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Exterior Lighting
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Power Trainclutch Assembly
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Seat Belts
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Structure
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Structurebodybumpers
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Structurebodydoor
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
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Latcheslockslinkages
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
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Power Train
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3 complaints
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Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
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Equipment
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Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
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Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
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Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
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Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
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Seat Beltsrearother
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Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
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Electrical Systemignitionswitch
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1 complaint
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
1 complaint
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Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblybell Housing
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
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Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
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Service Brakes Air
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Service Brakes Airsupplycheck Valve
1 complaint
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
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Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Steeringlinkages
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Suspensionrear
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Traction Control System
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Visibility
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
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