P0087 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
What P0087 Means on Your VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Real VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"At 140k miles 2009 volkswagon jetta tdi stalled out in middle of intersection. towed to dealer and diagnostics revealed p0191-fuel pressure sensor implausibleand p0087-fuel rail system pressure too low. volkswagen will not fix due to emissions recall of my vehicle and over warranty."
"Yesteday, the engine shut down after i got off freeway at offramp. as i came to a stop at the traffic light and engine stopped. had a flashing "glow plug" icon on dash for less than a minute and little no acceleration before exiting freeway. would not restart."
"For the past year or so my 2009 jetta tdi (diesel) has had the same recurring problem: my glow plug light will come on and i lose normal driving capabilities. i cannot accelerate or maintain speed as i normally do."
"The car began to flash the "glow plug" warning light along with a message "engine fault workshop" pulled to the side of the road and attempted to restart. engine would crank but not turn over. got the following failure codes: p0087, p13e3, p2196."
"Left the wal-mart parking lot and the car stalled while driving. lucky no one was behind us. tried to restart but the car would not start. had a tow truck take it to our home."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0087 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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