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P0299 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2009, 2014

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."

— 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 12/04/2009

"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."

— 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/08/2015

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

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
1
2014
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0299 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026