- Worst Model Year:
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Skoda Octavia (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2000 Skoda Octavia has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2000 Octavia for tensoner belt failing.
Worst Reported Problems with the Octavia
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Latest Owner Complaints About the Octavia
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built-in bluetooth problem -- 2011 Octavia:
Dear Sir, I would like to complain to you from the Maintenance Center I am dealing with in Egypt(AKSA COMMERCIAL AGENCY)(Person in Charge is Engineer Kareem).I bought my car now for almost one month with something wrong in its bluetooth system.I went last Wednesday to this service center ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2011 Octavia owners.
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car caught fire -- 2008 Octavia:
My Skoda Octavia caught fire two days back (10th April 2011) for no apparent reason, and was burnt to ashes in minutes. My husband had got barely got out of the car and had not even locked it when he noticed smoke inside the car. Within minutes, the vehicle burst into flames and completely ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Octavia owners.
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failure instrument cluster -- 2000 Octavia:
A common phenomenon, appearing at special model ranges of the VW Group, is a temporary or permanent malfunction of the Instrument Cluster. I. e. Malfunction of analogue needles o Tachometer o Speedometer o Coolant Temperature o Refueling Indicator o Sev. Signal Lamps o … Possible ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2000 Octavia owners.
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the engine block cracked -- 2003 Octavia:
After sales service of Skoda vehicles in India is pathetic. Manufacturer does not respond to scores of mails /letters for prompt supply of spare parts and service. Parts are very costly. There is growing reluctance on the part of Manufacturer/dealer to honor extended warranty clause. Customer ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Octavia owners.
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tensoner belt failing -- 2000 Octavia:
it would appear that a mechanic with 30 years experience cannot do the timing belts on a Skoda car.only Volkswagen dealers are able to do this work.car was bought as a Taxi with 3 years unlimited mileage warranty and all service parts used were from Skoda dealer and carry a 2 year warranty ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2000 Octavia owners.