I demanded the tech to look at it. We would also like a recall of the affected engines. Since then I have had a variety of problems. A public statement by Volkswagen Motor Corporation is appropriate. When I bought the car. There was a rotten egg smell. My mechanic told me that on most newer vehicles that wheel bearings do not require maintenance.
I could not afford to have a new engine put in the car. Owners have lost faith in their vehicles based on these occurrences. As far as '3rd' gear, its pretty tricky since I am moving!!!! On the day of purchase, consumer complained of the problem but the salesman stated he wasn't use to a manual transmission and ignored it. I have done research on the coil issue and there are a lot of people who have encountered this same problem, obviously there is a huge defect and a lot of vehicles were affected. Several things have had to be replaced. Now you can login at any time, day or night, and get the most accurate information available to guide your latest Do-It-Yourself project.
Recall Date 2018-06-13 Description Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. The catalytic converter was replaced under warranty. The mechanic stated that the ignition coil was defective. Not only has the car dissappointed me but the servcie poeple have treated me and my husband like ignorant consumers. Ignition coil failed, was told the O2 sensor was bad and needed new spark plugs, I had just replaced the spark plugs 5 days earlier, they only had 11 miles on them, so it cannot be spark plugs, question whether the O2 is truly bad, having ignition coil replaced but was unable to tell whether the catalytic converter is also bad until other problems are corrected. I have taken this car in for a total of 3 times for this rattle. The vehicle should have been recalled since the previous 2 models.
The next day this rattle was still there. As of June 22, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. After 10 minutes and numerous attempts of cranking the engine, he was able to start the car. Customer service rep stated since she did not here this she could not let the actual tech look at it. Started about a year ago, at times my car will start at the turn of the ignition and sometimes it will not. Reverse, second gear and third gear all have problems.
For example the glove box cover, wheel bearing. So I had to drive home with all these problems and make my appt. Pointing the finger at the owners is unconscionable given that untold numbers of owners properly maintained their vehicles according to your recommended maintenance schedule. Any clutch is expected to last at least 90,000 miles. I trade vehicles every 3-4 years but will not purchase another Volkswagen.
Once this lease is up we will never deal with Volkswagen again. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. We don't think this is asking too much! On the day of purchase, consumer complained of the problem but the salesman stated he wasn't use to a manual transmission and ignored it. This was something very serious that should be more of a priority to Volkswagen considering I have found plenty of articles on this particular problem. Who could comply with such criteria? I have decided on getting a new non-vw car. SeatingFilter selectedSeatingList, null ; seatingFilter.
First it was my electrical. Vw dealer stated this was fixed. This time they have had my car for two days now, and I haven't even received a phone call from them to let me know about the progress of my vehicle. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail. This problem causes the engine to misfire to the point of the car will stall and can not be driven. It immediately went to the dealership and they said the catalytic converter and 2 coils were faulty.
The current mileage was 39,890 and failure mileage was 39,046. NewUsedFilter selectedNewUsedList, null ; newUsedFilter. This problem was fixed however occasionaly the brake lights still stay stuck on. Just having a repair manual in the car can allay a few fears. There are numerous complaints on sites like www. When I bought the car.
On each of these visits to the vw dealer they have ahd to keep my car for numerous days, and never was I able to receive a rental, which resulted in me missing work and costing me more money. My car has 74,000 miles. Units Affected 2564 If you're like the majority of the working folks in this country, you commute behind the wheel of a sedan. When even a vw technician acknowledges that the parts are defective something needs to be done with vw America, requiring them to replace these parts at their expense with parts qualified to support the vehicles needs. Reverse, second gear and third gear all have problems. I took this problem to vw and the said that I needed to make an appontment before they would help me. Within 30,000 miles the clutch has gone out once more.