Early MK4 VR6 Problems?

[BoraMK4]

Hi Guys,

My cousin is looking into purchasing a an early (2000, 2001) MK4 VR6 Jetta but somebody recommended that she stay away from those since they had a few problems. Wondering if anybody knows of any problems or recalls that have happened with early model MK4 VR6's. Any feedback is appretiated.

Thanks.

[Kor]

Re: Early MK4 VR6 Problems?

To the contrary the 12v VR6 was quite old by then and had been fairly proven. But they may have recommended getting a 24v VR6 because its more powerful. As far as I know both the 12v and 24v are great but of course more valves is better haha.

12v, 174hp VR6's were available in MKIV's from 1999.5 until around 2002.5.

24v, 200hp VR6's were avaialble in MKIV's from around 2002.5 on.

[BoraMK4]

Re: Early MK4 VR6 Problems?

Gotcha!
So no specific problems that you know of?
Maybe the person saying this just had a bad experience with a VR6.

[Kor]

Re: Early MK4 VR6 Problems?

Gotcha!
So no specific problems that you know of?
Maybe the person saying this just had a bad experience with a VR6.

I dunno the VR6 is pretty good as far as VW goes. Get it serviced and its a good 6c engine.

[Silverstoned]

Re: Early MK4 VR6 Problems?

I think maybe he was referring to that year of Golf and Jetta, and not necessarily the VR6 engine. There were a few issues with coil packs, window regulators, and what not. Those problems were common among all the engine options for those years (except TDIs don't use coilpacks)

Jeff

[BoraMK4]

Re: Early MK4 VR6 Problems?

I was referring to the VR6 in general. I knew the window regulators were a common problem but didn't know about the coilpacks. Thanks for your help though!

[kuhli]

Re: Early MK4 VR6 Problems?

I had a coilpack replaced on warranty on my 2000 VR6, other than that it was a fine car...oh...there was the window deal but that had nothing to do with it being a VR6..

[B Dubbin]

Re: Early MK4 VR6 Problems?

I haven't had any coilpack issues on my 1999.5 MkIV GTI VR6. The motor has been pretty strong and I can't complain. It's been good to me, although it only has 73,000km on it so far.

[Justin89]

Re: Early MK4 VR6 Problems?

also the intake shifter rod is a common problem along with coil packs
the bushings wear out on the rod and it causes a rattle sound fairly cheap fix