Skoda Problems

Owner problems and repairs

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The Latest Skoda Problems
Unresponsive accelerator

When depressing the accelerator the pedal seems to have little to no resistance at times and can go right to the floor before a delayed reaction kicks in, this appears to be sporadic at present but with more frequency of late. I have only h...

2017 Skoda Octavia SKODA Octavia 1.4 TSI SE L 5dr DSG Automatic
Posted: Apr 7, 2022
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Audible warning not working

No audible warning noise when I leave headlights on when leaving the car.

2007 Skoda Roomster 1.4tdi
Posted: Apr 5, 2022
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Electric windows

Found drivers windows half down on drivers side after standing overnight, shut them then happened again,shut them then noticed other side windows had now opened. New battery 18 months ago,but car not used much during covid etc.

2014 Skoda Octavia 2 diesel
Posted: Mar 31, 2022
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Sudden high revs

Sudden high revs when driving readout says select D position only covered 20000 miles from new only owner

2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6tsi
Posted: Mar 28, 2022
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Starting and cutting out

this roomster won't restart after a short drive and sometimes cuts out while driving along. Runs v well when working

2008 Skoda Roomster 1.4 tdi
Posted: Mar 28, 2022
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2019 Skoda Superb battery drains overnight when everything is off.

its very random though, can be fine for weeks then suddenly goes. Last time I couldn't even open the doors and had to use the manual key. AA had to put two lots of jump leads on to the battery.AA had to put two lots of jump leads on to the ...

2019 Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
Posted: Mar 28, 2022
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Fuel pump relay not triggering.

Engine stops and not start. Relay for duel pompa dont have power

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi
Posted: Mar 24, 2022
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Rear washer

when i use the rear wash after letting go of the arm the water does not stop it runs for about 6sec at a height off 4to6cm then dribbles to a stop but i cannot hear the pump running. help..

2013 Skoda Roomster 20 tdi auto
Posted: Mar 24, 2022
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On my dash the boot is indicating to be open, if I turn on my lights it goes off

The boot always shows as open on dash , so no other displays will show up. The alarms sometimes goes off when I lock the car. If I turn on lights the boot indicator goes off and the dash displays works normally.

2014 Skoda Roomster Scout
Posted: Mar 15, 2022
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Clicking from steering when turned, ratling from steering on rough road

Clicking from steering when turned from lock to lock, rattling from steering on rough road. Steering rack and steering column replaced under warranty but problem returned after 12 months. Awaiting further actions.

2019 Skoda Citigo Citigo 1.0 MPI 75 Green Tech SE L 5dr
Posted: Mar 5, 2022
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Glow plug system problem , lights up continuously and then car runs in emergency mode.

The car has been immobile for some months due to health problems left on driveway and engine turned over once a week. After driving for 10 minutes now glow plug lights up and engine power goes to emergency mode 40 mph ! After leaving car f...

2013 Skoda Superb estate 2.0 litre 125kw
Posted: Mar 3, 2022
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Clutch depress, car won't start

I have a 2011 skoda octavia 1.6 diesel, when trying to start the car it asks to depress the clutch, I have tried to resolve the problem by changing the sensor on the master cylinder but with no luck, it still won't start and still asks for ...

2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6 Tdi
Posted: Feb 20, 2022
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Engine temperature goes very high after start up

My experience very much mirrors that already described. I was about to join the M3 motorway in Hampshire to return home to Newmarket and I happened to glance at the temperature gauge to see it rising rapidly into the RED. Not wishing to ris...

2017 Skoda Superb TDI
Posted: Feb 18, 2022
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2001 fabia auto, engine losses power, lights on dash,switch off,restart, ok for a bit

loses power, lights on dash, sluggish, restart ad is ok, occurs regularly

2001 Skoda Fabia auto petrol hatch
Posted: Feb 6, 2022
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Mirror not folding

Mirror adjustment works fine they just don't fold in or out

2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6
Posted: Jan 26, 2022
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Faulty automatic headlight control

Faulty automatic headlight control: this warning comes up when I switch on. Headlights work on manual controls no problem

2014 Skoda Octavia Elegance
Posted: Jan 17, 2022
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Throttle pedal goes unresponsive

The car starts and drives fine. Throttle pedal goes unresponsive. And glow plug light flashing while fault occurs replacedthrottle pedal and camshaft position sensor. Not made any difference . 2 fault code present when fault occurs. 1 refer...

2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0 tdi
Posted: Jan 16, 2022
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Windows wont work

Windows will only work sometimes

2006 Skoda Octavia 1.90TDI 4x4
Posted: Jan 12, 2022
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Leaking panoramic sunroof

Water appearing in front drivers foot ell and rear divers side Skoda garage want 1000 pounds to find cause before any remedial work

2014 Skoda Yeti Lauren &klement 4x4 estate
Posted: Jan 12, 2022
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Fan keeps coming on when engine is switched off.

My battery died which I thought I'd left a light on but after trying to charge the battery the fan keeps kicking in for 10 seconds then off again constantly, now im I thinking this may be what drained my battery. Has anyone ever had this is...

2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 tfsi
Posted: Jan 8, 2022
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