The water pump and/or other cooling system may develop a coolant leak. Oil leaking from the valve cover gasket is also common.
Car Problem Reports
Volkswagen Jetta Coolant and Oil Leaks
Volkswagen Jetta Problem
14 Reports
Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2005
Engines Affected: 1.8L 4 Cylinder Turbo, 4 Cylinder, Gasoline
Average Mileage: 80,333 mi (56,000 mi - 100,000 mi)
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maggie512, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 4 Cylinder, 100,000 miRookie
Coolant leakage, coolant light comes on.
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Visitor, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, 4 Cylinder, 56,000 mi
Water pump failed due to some type of blockage in the radiator.
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