This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The windshield wiper broke the window, brakes need replaced to soon, fuel system car has trouble fueling and after fueling and engine over heating due to engine cooling malfunction. None of these have been repaired yet it shows 0 unprepared recalls.
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the brakes constantly loss pressure and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact had to pump the brakes each time the failure recurred without warning. The contact reported the concern to the dealer and the manufacturer who indicated that the vehicle would need to be further tested to determine a repair solution. The failure mileage was not available.
Tdi engine wiring harness chafed inside the wire loom cause numerous electrical issues. Including ABS, steering module, airbag, engine speed sensor, temperature gauge, and stability control. Very difficult and costly to diagnose.
At my cars 20K service the dealer indicated that the brakes needed replacement. At the 50K they needed to be replaced again. Wear this rapid is disconcerting and dangerous. Had I not taken my car in for regular service this could have lead to a serious issue. I do not use my brakes heavily. Most of my driving is non-highway driving, mostly just traffic light to traffic light. I consistently use the parking brake when parking.
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- New Chicago, IN, USA