P0299 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
What P0299 Means on Your VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Real VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"We were traveling in branson, mo. from our home in east texas when there was what sounded like a single muffled pop from the engine compartment. the glow plug lamp started blinking and the check engine light came on and i think it was blinking also. at the time i was traveling about 30 mph."
"I purchased my car in mid-feb 2014 and it performed flawlessly the winter of 2014. i started my car on monday jan 5 (oat +5f) let it idle for a minute and drove 35 mi to work on the highway (rpm >2500), i don't have a temp gauge, but my car did not seem to warm up like normal."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0299 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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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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