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20E064000 Sep 23, 2020 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen ...

14E007000 Mar 7, 2014 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after Nov...

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Jan 17, 2023 Seats

The drivers seat moves by it's self while driving. And apparently while it is parked which runs the battery dead

Jan 17, 2023 Seats

The drivers seat moves by it's self while driving. And apparently while it is parked which runs the battery dead

Nov 11, 2022 Suspension

The transmissions are bad on these cars and when it's shifting gears it jerks and almost takes you off the road. I've had my car completely stop as I was driving and almost cause a wreck hurting myself in the process of not trying to kill someone walking because these cars are KNOWN TO HAVE THIS PRO...

Nov 11, 2022 Engine

The transmissions are bad on these cars and when it's shifting gears it jerks and almost takes you off the road. I've had my car completely stop as I was driving and almost cause a wreck hurting myself in the process of not trying to kill someone walking because these cars are KNOWN TO HAVE THIS PRO...

Nov 11, 2022 Suspension

The transmissions are bad on these cars and when it's shifting gears it jerks and almost takes you off the road. I've had my car completely stop as I was driving and almost cause a wreck hurting myself in the process of not trying to kill someone walking because these cars are KNOWN TO HAVE THIS PRO...

Nov 11, 2022 Engine

The transmissions are bad on these cars and when it's shifting gears it jerks and almost takes you off the road. I've had my car completely stop as I was driving and almost cause a wreck hurting myself in the process of not trying to kill someone walking because these cars are KNOWN TO HAVE THIS PRO...

Jun 15, 2022 Tires 93,869 mi

The contact owns a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta equipped with Supermax Tm-1 205/55r16 Tires. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the front driver tire began to have a vibrating sensation after a month of being placed on the vehicle Within a few days the tire began to bounce becoming uns...

Jun 15, 2022 Tires 93,869 mi

The contact owns a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta equipped with Supermax Tm-1 205/55r16 Tires. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the front driver tire began to have a vibrating sensation after a month of being placed on the vehicle Within a few days the tire began to bounce becoming uns...

May 1, 2021 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, SHE HIT A GUARD RAIL AND LOST CONTROL AFTER SPINNING AND HITTING TWO MORE GUARD RAILS THE NEVER DEPLOYED. MY DAUGHTER SUFFERED A CLOSE HEAD INJURY AND FACIAL LACERATIONS. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSE, WHY DIDNT HER AIR BAGS GO OFF ? IS SO SHE MAY HAVE NOT SUSTAINED ...

May 1, 2021 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, SHE HIT A GUARD RAIL AND LOST CONTROL AFTER SPINNING AND HITTING TWO MORE GUARD RAILS THE NEVER DEPLOYED. MY DAUGHTER SUFFERED A CLOSE HEAD INJURY AND FACIAL LACERATIONS. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSE, WHY DIDNT HER AIR BAGS GO OFF ? IS SO SHE MAY HAVE NOT SUSTAINED ...

Apr 6, 2021 Electrical System

MY CAR WHILE PARKED AND THE ENGINE GOING WILL STOP. ALSO WHEN I'M ON THE FREEWAY THE EPC LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND FEEL LIKE I HAVE A LOSS OF POWER AND IT FEELS LIKE IT IS ACCELERATING. MY MECHANIC HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY CAR.

Apr 6, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR WHILE PARKED AND THE ENGINE GOING WILL STOP. ALSO WHEN I'M ON THE FREEWAY THE EPC LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND FEEL LIKE I HAVE A LOSS OF POWER AND IT FEELS LIKE IT IS ACCELERATING. MY MECHANIC HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY CAR.

Apr 6, 2021 Unknown Or Other

MY CAR WHILE PARKED AND THE ENGINE GOING WILL STOP. ALSO WHEN I'M ON THE FREEWAY THE EPC LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND FEEL LIKE I HAVE A LOSS OF POWER AND IT FEELS LIKE IT IS ACCELERATING. MY MECHANIC HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY CAR.

Apr 6, 2021 Electrical System

MY CAR WHILE PARKED AND THE ENGINE GOING WILL STOP. ALSO WHEN I'M ON THE FREEWAY THE EPC LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND FEEL LIKE I HAVE A LOSS OF POWER AND IT FEELS LIKE IT IS ACCELERATING. MY MECHANIC HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY CAR.

Apr 6, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR WHILE PARKED AND THE ENGINE GOING WILL STOP. ALSO WHEN I'M ON THE FREEWAY THE EPC LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND FEEL LIKE I HAVE A LOSS OF POWER AND IT FEELS LIKE IT IS ACCELERATING. MY MECHANIC HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY CAR.

Apr 6, 2021 Unknown Or Other

MY CAR WHILE PARKED AND THE ENGINE GOING WILL STOP. ALSO WHEN I'M ON THE FREEWAY THE EPC LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND FEEL LIKE I HAVE A LOSS OF POWER AND IT FEELS LIKE IT IS ACCELERATING. MY MECHANIC HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY CAR.

Mar 5, 2021 Air Bags 94,300 mi

STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (RANDOM DASHBOARD LIGHTS, DOORS, LOCKS, WINDOWS WOULDN'T WORK, KEY FOB BATTERY DIED, ETC) THEN I HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. CONTINUED ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH NEW BATTERY, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR WOULDN'T OPERATE OR WORK AT ALL. NEEDED MASTER KEY FOB TO LOCK DRI...

Mar 5, 2021 Electrical System 94,300 mi

STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (RANDOM DASHBOARD LIGHTS, DOORS, LOCKS, WINDOWS WOULDN'T WORK, KEY FOB BATTERY DIED, ETC) THEN I HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. CONTINUED ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH NEW BATTERY, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR WOULDN'T OPERATE OR WORK AT ALL. NEEDED MASTER KEY FOB TO LOCK DRI...

Mar 5, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 94,300 mi

STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (RANDOM DASHBOARD LIGHTS, DOORS, LOCKS, WINDOWS WOULDN'T WORK, KEY FOB BATTERY DIED, ETC) THEN I HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. CONTINUED ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH NEW BATTERY, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR WOULDN'T OPERATE OR WORK AT ALL. NEEDED MASTER KEY FOB TO LOCK DRI...

Mar 5, 2021 Air Bags 94,300 mi

STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (RANDOM DASHBOARD LIGHTS, DOORS, LOCKS, WINDOWS WOULDN'T WORK, KEY FOB BATTERY DIED, ETC) THEN I HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. CONTINUED ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH NEW BATTERY, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR WOULDN'T OPERATE OR WORK AT ALL. NEEDED MASTER KEY FOB TO LOCK DRI...

Mar 5, 2021 Electrical System 94,300 mi

STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (RANDOM DASHBOARD LIGHTS, DOORS, LOCKS, WINDOWS WOULDN'T WORK, KEY FOB BATTERY DIED, ETC) THEN I HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. CONTINUED ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH NEW BATTERY, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR WOULDN'T OPERATE OR WORK AT ALL. NEEDED MASTER KEY FOB TO LOCK DRI...

Mar 5, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 94,300 mi

STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (RANDOM DASHBOARD LIGHTS, DOORS, LOCKS, WINDOWS WOULDN'T WORK, KEY FOB BATTERY DIED, ETC) THEN I HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. CONTINUED ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH NEW BATTERY, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW/DOOR WOULDN'T OPERATE OR WORK AT ALL. NEEDED MASTER KEY FOB TO LOCK DRI...

Jun 22, 2020 Air Bags Crash Fire 101,900 mi

FRONT END COLLISION ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATE 45 MPH, POSSIBLY SLOWER. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE PRIMARILY ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. FLAME IGNITED ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED FIRE. *TR

Jun 22, 2020 Structure Crash Fire 101,900 mi

FRONT END COLLISION ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATE 45 MPH, POSSIBLY SLOWER. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE PRIMARILY ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. FLAME IGNITED ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED FIRE. *TR

Jun 22, 2020 Air Bags Crash Fire 101,900 mi

FRONT END COLLISION ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATE 45 MPH, POSSIBLY SLOWER. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE PRIMARILY ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. FLAME IGNITED ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED FIRE. *TR

Jun 22, 2020 Structure Crash Fire 101,900 mi

FRONT END COLLISION ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATE 45 MPH, POSSIBLY SLOWER. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE PRIMARILY ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. FLAME IGNITED ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED FIRE. *TR

May 19, 2020 Power Train 80,000 mi

TUGGING OCCURS, BUT RARELY. THE CAR DRIVES SMOOTHLY BUT WILL DO A BIT OF A TUGGING. IT HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR A WHILE EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED BACK IN 2015 IT WAS WORSE AT THOSE TIMES BUT FIXED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. I'VE INVESTED MAJOR MONEY TO GET THE TRANSMISSION, MOTOR, AND SO ON OF WHAT THE MEC...

May 19, 2020 Power Train 80,000 mi

TUGGING OCCURS, BUT RARELY. THE CAR DRIVES SMOOTHLY BUT WILL DO A BIT OF A TUGGING. IT HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR A WHILE EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED BACK IN 2015 IT WAS WORSE AT THOSE TIMES BUT FIXED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. I'VE INVESTED MAJOR MONEY TO GET THE TRANSMISSION, MOTOR, AND SO ON OF WHAT THE MEC...

Mar 26, 2020 Air Bags Crash 215,690 mi

WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION GOING 45MPH. AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED

Mar 26, 2020 Air Bags Crash 215,690 mi

WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION GOING 45MPH. AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED

Mar 8, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 153,341 mi

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, THE AIR BAG DEFAULT BUTTON COMES ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WH...

Mar 8, 2020 Electrical System Fire 153,341 mi

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, THE AIR BAG DEFAULT BUTTON COMES ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WH...

Mar 8, 2020 Engine Fire 153,341 mi

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, THE AIR BAG DEFAULT BUTTON COMES ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WH...

Mar 8, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 153,341 mi

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, THE AIR BAG DEFAULT BUTTON COMES ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WH...

Mar 8, 2020 Electrical System Fire 153,341 mi

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, THE AIR BAG DEFAULT BUTTON COMES ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WH...

Mar 8, 2020 Engine Fire 153,341 mi

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, THE AIR BAG DEFAULT BUTTON COMES ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WH...

Dec 21, 2019 Air Bags

WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, THE AIR BAG DEFAULT BUTTON COMES ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON.

Dec 21, 2019 Electrical System

WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, THE AIR BAG DEFAULT BUTTON COMES ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON.

Dec 21, 2019 Air Bags

WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, THE AIR BAG DEFAULT BUTTON COMES ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON.

Dec 21, 2019 Electrical System

WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, THE AIR BAG DEFAULT BUTTON COMES ON. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON.

Nov 26, 2019 Electrical System

WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING CAR SHAKES (FRONT END). MY FUELING SYSTEM IS TERRIBLE IT SEEMS AS IF GAS SOMETIMES DOESN'T GET TO MY CAR IT STALES VERY OFTEN WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING AND ACCELERATING AGAIN. TERRIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN FRON...

Nov 26, 2019 Engine

WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING CAR SHAKES (FRONT END). MY FUELING SYSTEM IS TERRIBLE IT SEEMS AS IF GAS SOMETIMES DOESN'T GET TO MY CAR IT STALES VERY OFTEN WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING AND ACCELERATING AGAIN. TERRIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN FRON...

Nov 26, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING CAR SHAKES (FRONT END). MY FUELING SYSTEM IS TERRIBLE IT SEEMS AS IF GAS SOMETIMES DOESN'T GET TO MY CAR IT STALES VERY OFTEN WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING AND ACCELERATING AGAIN. TERRIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN FRON...

Nov 26, 2019 Electrical System

WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING CAR SHAKES (FRONT END). MY FUELING SYSTEM IS TERRIBLE IT SEEMS AS IF GAS SOMETIMES DOESN'T GET TO MY CAR IT STALES VERY OFTEN WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING AND ACCELERATING AGAIN. TERRIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN FRON...

Nov 26, 2019 Engine

WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING CAR SHAKES (FRONT END). MY FUELING SYSTEM IS TERRIBLE IT SEEMS AS IF GAS SOMETIMES DOESN'T GET TO MY CAR IT STALES VERY OFTEN WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING AND ACCELERATING AGAIN. TERRIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN FRON...

Nov 26, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

WHILE IDLE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING CAR SHAKES (FRONT END). MY FUELING SYSTEM IS TERRIBLE IT SEEMS AS IF GAS SOMETIMES DOESN'T GET TO MY CAR IT STALES VERY OFTEN WHILE DRIVING OR BRAKING AND ACCELERATING AGAIN. TERRIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN FRON...

Aug 13, 2019 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE, WHILE IDLED IN A DRIVE THRU LINE AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. THE C...

Aug 13, 2019 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE, WHILE IDLED IN A DRIVE THRU LINE AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. THE C...

Aug 12, 2019 Electrical System

THE TRANSMISSION IS TERRIBLY MADE. THERE IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL INJECTION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO RECEIVE THE CORRECT FUEL AS WELL AS THE GAS TANK. THE CAR JERKS BECAUSE OF THE GAS TANK AND THE CODES READ AD IF THE CAP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT THE WHOLE GAS TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 12, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

THE TRANSMISSION IS TERRIBLY MADE. THERE IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL INJECTION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO RECEIVE THE CORRECT FUEL AS WELL AS THE GAS TANK. THE CAR JERKS BECAUSE OF THE GAS TANK AND THE CODES READ AD IF THE CAP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT THE WHOLE GAS TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 12, 2019 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS TERRIBLY MADE. THERE IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL INJECTION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO RECEIVE THE CORRECT FUEL AS WELL AS THE GAS TANK. THE CAR JERKS BECAUSE OF THE GAS TANK AND THE CODES READ AD IF THE CAP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT THE WHOLE GAS TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 12, 2019 Electrical System

THE TRANSMISSION IS TERRIBLY MADE. THERE IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL INJECTION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO RECEIVE THE CORRECT FUEL AS WELL AS THE GAS TANK. THE CAR JERKS BECAUSE OF THE GAS TANK AND THE CODES READ AD IF THE CAP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT THE WHOLE GAS TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 12, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

THE TRANSMISSION IS TERRIBLY MADE. THERE IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL INJECTION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO RECEIVE THE CORRECT FUEL AS WELL AS THE GAS TANK. THE CAR JERKS BECAUSE OF THE GAS TANK AND THE CODES READ AD IF THE CAP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT THE WHOLE GAS TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 12, 2019 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION IS TERRIBLY MADE. THERE IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL INJECTION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO RECEIVE THE CORRECT FUEL AS WELL AS THE GAS TANK. THE CAR JERKS BECAUSE OF THE GAS TANK AND THE CODES READ AD IF THE CAP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT THE WHOLE GAS TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

May 17, 2019 Engine 39,923 mi

ENGINE MISFIRES WHILE DRIVING OR ACCELERATING OR SLOWING. THEN VEHICLE VIBRATES AND STALLS. INTERMITTENT AND WITHOUT WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH. VW GARAGE COULD NOT SOLVE THIS PROBLEM APRIL 11, 2019 AND MAY 7 TO 11,2019. VEHICLE HAD RECALL ON COILS APPROXIMATELY 2011 AND COILS WERE REPLACED BUT ONE F...

May 17, 2019 Engine 39,923 mi

ENGINE MISFIRES WHILE DRIVING OR ACCELERATING OR SLOWING. THEN VEHICLE VIBRATES AND STALLS. INTERMITTENT AND WITHOUT WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH. VW GARAGE COULD NOT SOLVE THIS PROBLEM APRIL 11, 2019 AND MAY 7 TO 11,2019. VEHICLE HAD RECALL ON COILS APPROXIMATELY 2011 AND COILS WERE REPLACED BUT ONE F...

Mar 12, 2019 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

REAR SEATBELT LATCH BUTTON FAILED AFTER LITTLE USE. WILL NOT LOCK TOGETHER WHEN PRESSED IN POSITION .

Mar 12, 2019 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

REAR SEATBELT LATCH BUTTON FAILED AFTER LITTLE USE. WILL NOT LOCK TOGETHER WHEN PRESSED IN POSITION .

Feb 7, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 155,000 mi

SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM - ONGOING ISSUE.. NO READING FOR SMOG CHECK

Feb 7, 2019 Electrical System 155,000 mi

SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM - ONGOING ISSUE.. NO READING FOR SMOG CHECK

Feb 7, 2019 Engine 155,000 mi

SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM - ONGOING ISSUE.. NO READING FOR SMOG CHECK

Feb 7, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 155,000 mi

SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM - ONGOING ISSUE.. NO READING FOR SMOG CHECK

Feb 7, 2019 Electrical System 155,000 mi

SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM - ONGOING ISSUE.. NO READING FOR SMOG CHECK

Feb 7, 2019 Engine 155,000 mi

SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM - ONGOING ISSUE.. NO READING FOR SMOG CHECK

Jan 14, 2019 Air Bags 156,000 mi

2005 VW.JETTA - VIN# [XXX]. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD & DOWN SHIFT HARD WHEN THE CAR HAS RUN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME DURING TRAVEL. ALSO, THE FAULTY AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED AND MAY SHOW INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER & 02 SENSOR HAVE BEEN REPLACE...

Jan 14, 2019 Power Train 156,000 mi

2005 VW.JETTA - VIN# [XXX]. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD & DOWN SHIFT HARD WHEN THE CAR HAS RUN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME DURING TRAVEL. ALSO, THE FAULTY AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED AND MAY SHOW INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER & 02 SENSOR HAVE BEEN REPLACE...

Jan 14, 2019 Air Bags 156,000 mi

2005 VW.JETTA - VIN# [XXX]. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD & DOWN SHIFT HARD WHEN THE CAR HAS RUN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME DURING TRAVEL. ALSO, THE FAULTY AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED AND MAY SHOW INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER & 02 SENSOR HAVE BEEN REPLACE...

Jan 14, 2019 Power Train 156,000 mi

2005 VW.JETTA - VIN# [XXX]. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD & DOWN SHIFT HARD WHEN THE CAR HAS RUN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME DURING TRAVEL. ALSO, THE FAULTY AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED AND MAY SHOW INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER & 02 SENSOR HAVE BEEN REPLACE...

Nov 5, 2018 Power Train 158,000 mi

MY CAR HAVES ALL THE GEARS HIGHLIGHTED ON THE DISPLAY AND OCCASIONALLY WHEN I'M DRIVING IT GETS STUCK ON A LOW GEAR WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TRY TO START GOING OR IF IM IN THE HIGHWAY IT ALL OF A SUDDEN DECIDES TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL GEAR MAKING ME SLOW DOWN ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH POTENTIAL TO ...

Nov 5, 2018 Power Train 158,000 mi

MY CAR HAVES ALL THE GEARS HIGHLIGHTED ON THE DISPLAY AND OCCASIONALLY WHEN I'M DRIVING IT GETS STUCK ON A LOW GEAR WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TRY TO START GOING OR IF IM IN THE HIGHWAY IT ALL OF A SUDDEN DECIDES TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL GEAR MAKING ME SLOW DOWN ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH POTENTIAL TO ...

Jul 2, 2018 Engine Fire 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT VEERED OFF TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY FOUR T...

Jul 2, 2018 Engine Fire 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT VEERED OFF TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY FOUR T...

Jun 13, 2018 Air Bags 90,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG YESTERDAY AND THE WARNING LIGHT FOR "AIR BAG" CAME ON. I RESEARCHED THIS AND ACCORDING TO OTHER CONSUMER BLOGS, A LOT OF CAR OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I DON'T SEE A JETTA RECALL - BUT THERE SHOULD BE ONE!!!

Jun 13, 2018 Air Bags 90,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG YESTERDAY AND THE WARNING LIGHT FOR "AIR BAG" CAME ON. I RESEARCHED THIS AND ACCORDING TO OTHER CONSUMER BLOGS, A LOT OF CAR OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I DON'T SEE A JETTA RECALL - BUT THERE SHOULD BE ONE!!!

May 25, 2018 Power Train 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHIC...

May 25, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHIC...

May 25, 2018 Power Train 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHIC...

May 25, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHIC...

Dec 28, 2017 Air Bags 165,273 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND IT NEVER GOES OFF WHEN I FIRST START IT IT HAS A WARNING NOISE AND SAYS AIRBAG FAULT THEN THE LIGHT STAYS ON THE CAR ALSO WHEN DRIVING IT SOMETIMES GETS STUCK IN THE RPM WINDOW BETWEEN THE 2 AND THE 3 AND IT WONT WANT TO GET UNSTUCK YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR FOOT COMPLETELY OF...

Dec 28, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 165,273 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND IT NEVER GOES OFF WHEN I FIRST START IT IT HAS A WARNING NOISE AND SAYS AIRBAG FAULT THEN THE LIGHT STAYS ON THE CAR ALSO WHEN DRIVING IT SOMETIMES GETS STUCK IN THE RPM WINDOW BETWEEN THE 2 AND THE 3 AND IT WONT WANT TO GET UNSTUCK YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR FOOT COMPLETELY OF...

Dec 28, 2017 Air Bags 165,273 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND IT NEVER GOES OFF WHEN I FIRST START IT IT HAS A WARNING NOISE AND SAYS AIRBAG FAULT THEN THE LIGHT STAYS ON THE CAR ALSO WHEN DRIVING IT SOMETIMES GETS STUCK IN THE RPM WINDOW BETWEEN THE 2 AND THE 3 AND IT WONT WANT TO GET UNSTUCK YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR FOOT COMPLETELY OF...

Dec 28, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 165,273 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND IT NEVER GOES OFF WHEN I FIRST START IT IT HAS A WARNING NOISE AND SAYS AIRBAG FAULT THEN THE LIGHT STAYS ON THE CAR ALSO WHEN DRIVING IT SOMETIMES GETS STUCK IN THE RPM WINDOW BETWEEN THE 2 AND THE 3 AND IT WONT WANT TO GET UNSTUCK YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR FOOT COMPLETELY OF...

Oct 26, 2017 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

I AM REPORTING A SAFETY CONCERN FOR VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2005.5. MY JETTA RECENTLY STARTED HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER ON 8/4/2017 I HAD TO FORCE MY CAR OFF THE ROAD FROM HITTING MULTIPLE VEHICLES DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILING. VOLKSWAGEN IS VERY AWARE OF THIS ISS...

Oct 26, 2017 Engine 100,000 mi

I AM REPORTING A SAFETY CONCERN FOR VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2005.5. MY JETTA RECENTLY STARTED HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER ON 8/4/2017 I HAD TO FORCE MY CAR OFF THE ROAD FROM HITTING MULTIPLE VEHICLES DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILING. VOLKSWAGEN IS VERY AWARE OF THIS ISS...

Oct 26, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

I AM REPORTING A SAFETY CONCERN FOR VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2005.5. MY JETTA RECENTLY STARTED HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER ON 8/4/2017 I HAD TO FORCE MY CAR OFF THE ROAD FROM HITTING MULTIPLE VEHICLES DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILING. VOLKSWAGEN IS VERY AWARE OF THIS ISS...

Oct 26, 2017 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

I AM REPORTING A SAFETY CONCERN FOR VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2005.5. MY JETTA RECENTLY STARTED HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER ON 8/4/2017 I HAD TO FORCE MY CAR OFF THE ROAD FROM HITTING MULTIPLE VEHICLES DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILING. VOLKSWAGEN IS VERY AWARE OF THIS ISS...

Oct 26, 2017 Engine 100,000 mi

I AM REPORTING A SAFETY CONCERN FOR VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2005.5. MY JETTA RECENTLY STARTED HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER ON 8/4/2017 I HAD TO FORCE MY CAR OFF THE ROAD FROM HITTING MULTIPLE VEHICLES DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILING. VOLKSWAGEN IS VERY AWARE OF THIS ISS...

Oct 26, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

I AM REPORTING A SAFETY CONCERN FOR VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2005.5. MY JETTA RECENTLY STARTED HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER ON 8/4/2017 I HAD TO FORCE MY CAR OFF THE ROAD FROM HITTING MULTIPLE VEHICLES DUE TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILING. VOLKSWAGEN IS VERY AWARE OF THIS ISS...

Jul 17, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY VOLKSWAGON JETTA GLS ENGINE KEEPS ON MISFIRING FOR SOME REASON NO MATTER WHAT WORK I PUT INTO IT.

Jul 17, 2017 Engine 170,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY VOLKSWAGON JETTA GLS ENGINE KEEPS ON MISFIRING FOR SOME REASON NO MATTER WHAT WORK I PUT INTO IT.

Jul 17, 2017 Suspension 170,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY VOLKSWAGON JETTA GLS ENGINE KEEPS ON MISFIRING FOR SOME REASON NO MATTER WHAT WORK I PUT INTO IT.

Jul 17, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY VOLKSWAGON JETTA GLS ENGINE KEEPS ON MISFIRING FOR SOME REASON NO MATTER WHAT WORK I PUT INTO IT.

Jul 17, 2017 Engine 170,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY VOLKSWAGON JETTA GLS ENGINE KEEPS ON MISFIRING FOR SOME REASON NO MATTER WHAT WORK I PUT INTO IT.

Jul 17, 2017 Suspension 170,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY VOLKSWAGON JETTA GLS ENGINE KEEPS ON MISFIRING FOR SOME REASON NO MATTER WHAT WORK I PUT INTO IT.

Jun 30, 2017 Engine 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO WHEELER AUTO PARTS (LOCATED AT 8391 E MONROE RD, WHEELER, MI 48662; (989) 842-3158) WHERE IT WAS DIAG...

Jun 30, 2017 Engine 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO WHEELER AUTO PARTS (LOCATED AT 8391 E MONROE RD, WHEELER, MI 48662; (989) 842-3158) WHERE IT WAS DIAG...

Jun 3, 2017 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2005 JETTA SINCE PURCHASING IT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ME TO ALMOST BE STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLES WHILE TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS. CAUSE: THE FUSE BOX ONTOP OF BATTERY MELTED, ALONG WITH THE FUSES AND GROUN...

Jun 3, 2017 Engine

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2005 JETTA SINCE PURCHASING IT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ME TO ALMOST BE STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLES WHILE TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS. CAUSE: THE FUSE BOX ONTOP OF BATTERY MELTED, ALONG WITH THE FUSES AND GROUN...

Jun 3, 2017 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2005 JETTA SINCE PURCHASING IT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ME TO ALMOST BE STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLES WHILE TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS. CAUSE: THE FUSE BOX ONTOP OF BATTERY MELTED, ALONG WITH THE FUSES AND GROUN...

Jun 3, 2017 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2005 JETTA SINCE PURCHASING IT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ME TO ALMOST BE STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLES WHILE TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS. CAUSE: THE FUSE BOX ONTOP OF BATTERY MELTED, ALONG WITH THE FUSES AND GROUN...

Jun 3, 2017 Engine

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2005 JETTA SINCE PURCHASING IT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ME TO ALMOST BE STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLES WHILE TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS. CAUSE: THE FUSE BOX ONTOP OF BATTERY MELTED, ALONG WITH THE FUSES AND GROUN...

Jun 3, 2017 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH MY 2005 JETTA SINCE PURCHASING IT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ME TO ALMOST BE STRUCK BY OTHER VEHICLES WHILE TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS. CAUSE: THE FUSE BOX ONTOP OF BATTERY MELTED, ALONG WITH THE FUSES AND GROUN...

Mar 5, 2017 Power Train 172,000 mi

AXLE BOLTS WORKED LOOSE AND AXLE PUNCTURED TRANSMISSION HOUSING ON DRIVERS SIDE WITH OUT WARNING.

Mar 5, 2017 Power Train 172,000 mi

AXLE BOLTS WORKED LOOSE AND AXLE PUNCTURED TRANSMISSION HOUSING ON DRIVERS SIDE WITH OUT WARNING.

Jul 26, 2016 Engine 168,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. WHEN PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR, ENGINE WILL SPORADICALLY SHUT OFF AND THE CAR WILL NEED TO BE STOPPED AND RESTARTED. NO ERROR CODES COME FROM THE COMPUTER AND THE PROBLEM IS NOT REPLICABLE AT THE DEALERSHIP OR AT AUTO SHOPS. THE VEHICLE IS EITHER STATIONARY OR IN MOT...

Jul 26, 2016 Engine 168,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. WHEN PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR, ENGINE WILL SPORADICALLY SHUT OFF AND THE CAR WILL NEED TO BE STOPPED AND RESTARTED. NO ERROR CODES COME FROM THE COMPUTER AND THE PROBLEM IS NOT REPLICABLE AT THE DEALERSHIP OR AT AUTO SHOPS. THE VEHICLE IS EITHER STATIONARY OR IN MOT...

Jun 6, 2016 Air Bags 141,872 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH HAS BEEN ON SINCE LAST FALL 2015. DEALER SAYS CAR WILL STILL PASS INSPECTION WITH LIGHT ON. I'M WONDERING IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS.

Jun 6, 2016 Air Bags 141,872 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH HAS BEEN ON SINCE LAST FALL 2015. DEALER SAYS CAR WILL STILL PASS INSPECTION WITH LIGHT ON. I'M WONDERING IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS.

Dec 15, 2015 Power Train 110,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005.5 VW JETTA AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING HARD SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND HALF . MORE RECENTLY THE GEARS ARE STALLING TO SHIFT WE WERE DRIVING IN A LOCAL STREET WHEN OUR CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR THE ENGINE WOULD REV BUT WOULD NOT SHIFT. IT IS VERY UNSAFE FOR THIS...

Dec 15, 2015 Power Train 110,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005.5 VW JETTA AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING HARD SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND HALF . MORE RECENTLY THE GEARS ARE STALLING TO SHIFT WE WERE DRIVING IN A LOCAL STREET WHEN OUR CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR THE ENGINE WOULD REV BUT WOULD NOT SHIFT. IT IS VERY UNSAFE FOR THIS...

Oct 16, 2015 Electrical System 115,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO VW SHOPS AND HIGHLY RATED TOP VW SHOPS IN LA . MY CAR WAS DYING IF I DIDN'T DRIVE IT EVER DAY. I HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH AND AFTER DOING ELECTRICAL CHECKS, GIVING ME AN ALTERNATOR, REPLACING COUNTLESS BATTERIES THE PROBLEM IS STILL TO THIS DAY...

Oct 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO VW SHOPS AND HIGHLY RATED TOP VW SHOPS IN LA . MY CAR WAS DYING IF I DIDN'T DRIVE IT EVER DAY. I HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH AND AFTER DOING ELECTRICAL CHECKS, GIVING ME AN ALTERNATOR, REPLACING COUNTLESS BATTERIES THE PROBLEM IS STILL TO THIS DAY...

Oct 16, 2015 Unknown Or Other 115,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO VW SHOPS AND HIGHLY RATED TOP VW SHOPS IN LA . MY CAR WAS DYING IF I DIDN'T DRIVE IT EVER DAY. I HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH AND AFTER DOING ELECTRICAL CHECKS, GIVING ME AN ALTERNATOR, REPLACING COUNTLESS BATTERIES THE PROBLEM IS STILL TO THIS DAY...

Oct 16, 2015 Electrical System 115,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO VW SHOPS AND HIGHLY RATED TOP VW SHOPS IN LA . MY CAR WAS DYING IF I DIDN'T DRIVE IT EVER DAY. I HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH AND AFTER DOING ELECTRICAL CHECKS, GIVING ME AN ALTERNATOR, REPLACING COUNTLESS BATTERIES THE PROBLEM IS STILL TO THIS DAY...

Oct 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO VW SHOPS AND HIGHLY RATED TOP VW SHOPS IN LA . MY CAR WAS DYING IF I DIDN'T DRIVE IT EVER DAY. I HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH AND AFTER DOING ELECTRICAL CHECKS, GIVING ME AN ALTERNATOR, REPLACING COUNTLESS BATTERIES THE PROBLEM IS STILL TO THIS DAY...

Oct 16, 2015 Unknown Or Other 115,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO VW SHOPS AND HIGHLY RATED TOP VW SHOPS IN LA . MY CAR WAS DYING IF I DIDN'T DRIVE IT EVER DAY. I HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH AND AFTER DOING ELECTRICAL CHECKS, GIVING ME AN ALTERNATOR, REPLACING COUNTLESS BATTERIES THE PROBLEM IS STILL TO THIS DAY...

Sep 1, 2015 Electrical System Fire 119,000 mi

FUSE BOX ON THE TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED THE FUSIBLE LINK FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE BATTERY CONNECT. GOING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR AND CAR SHUTS OFF, NO BRAKES NO POWER ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OFF DASH LIT UP LIKE CHRISTMAS TREE. THANK GOD FOR THE DITCH AND THAT WE WEREN'T ON INTERSTAT...

Sep 1, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 119,000 mi

FUSE BOX ON THE TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED THE FUSIBLE LINK FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE BATTERY CONNECT. GOING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR AND CAR SHUTS OFF, NO BRAKES NO POWER ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OFF DASH LIT UP LIKE CHRISTMAS TREE. THANK GOD FOR THE DITCH AND THAT WE WEREN'T ON INTERSTAT...

Sep 1, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 119,000 mi

FUSE BOX ON THE TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED THE FUSIBLE LINK FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE BATTERY CONNECT. GOING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR AND CAR SHUTS OFF, NO BRAKES NO POWER ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OFF DASH LIT UP LIKE CHRISTMAS TREE. THANK GOD FOR THE DITCH AND THAT WE WEREN'T ON INTERSTAT...

Sep 1, 2015 Electrical System Fire 119,000 mi

FUSE BOX ON THE TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED THE FUSIBLE LINK FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE BATTERY CONNECT. GOING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR AND CAR SHUTS OFF, NO BRAKES NO POWER ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OFF DASH LIT UP LIKE CHRISTMAS TREE. THANK GOD FOR THE DITCH AND THAT WE WEREN'T ON INTERSTAT...

Sep 1, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 119,000 mi

FUSE BOX ON THE TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED THE FUSIBLE LINK FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE BATTERY CONNECT. GOING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR AND CAR SHUTS OFF, NO BRAKES NO POWER ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OFF DASH LIT UP LIKE CHRISTMAS TREE. THANK GOD FOR THE DITCH AND THAT WE WEREN'T ON INTERSTAT...

Sep 1, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 119,000 mi

FUSE BOX ON THE TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED THE FUSIBLE LINK FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE BATTERY CONNECT. GOING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR AND CAR SHUTS OFF, NO BRAKES NO POWER ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OFF DASH LIT UP LIKE CHRISTMAS TREE. THANK GOD FOR THE DITCH AND THAT WE WEREN'T ON INTERSTAT...

Aug 12, 2015 Electrical System Fire 25,000 mi

ENGINE CONTINUALLY WOULD NOT START WITH NUMEROUS DOCUMENTED CAR ELECTRICAL THE PROBLEM IS A VOLKSWAGEN FAULTY ELECTRICAL DESIGN CAUSED MY WIRING TO BURN UP AS A RESULT WHEN THEY PLACED THE WIRING FUSE BOX ON TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUSING BOTH HEAT AND CHEMICAL CORROSION STRESS ON THE VEHICLES'S EL...

Aug 12, 2015 Engine Fire 25,000 mi

ENGINE CONTINUALLY WOULD NOT START WITH NUMEROUS DOCUMENTED CAR ELECTRICAL THE PROBLEM IS A VOLKSWAGEN FAULTY ELECTRICAL DESIGN CAUSED MY WIRING TO BURN UP AS A RESULT WHEN THEY PLACED THE WIRING FUSE BOX ON TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUSING BOTH HEAT AND CHEMICAL CORROSION STRESS ON THE VEHICLES'S EL...

Aug 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 25,000 mi

ENGINE CONTINUALLY WOULD NOT START WITH NUMEROUS DOCUMENTED CAR ELECTRICAL THE PROBLEM IS A VOLKSWAGEN FAULTY ELECTRICAL DESIGN CAUSED MY WIRING TO BURN UP AS A RESULT WHEN THEY PLACED THE WIRING FUSE BOX ON TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUSING BOTH HEAT AND CHEMICAL CORROSION STRESS ON THE VEHICLES'S EL...

Aug 12, 2015 Electrical System Fire 25,000 mi

ENGINE CONTINUALLY WOULD NOT START WITH NUMEROUS DOCUMENTED CAR ELECTRICAL THE PROBLEM IS A VOLKSWAGEN FAULTY ELECTRICAL DESIGN CAUSED MY WIRING TO BURN UP AS A RESULT WHEN THEY PLACED THE WIRING FUSE BOX ON TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUSING BOTH HEAT AND CHEMICAL CORROSION STRESS ON THE VEHICLES'S EL...

Aug 12, 2015 Engine Fire 25,000 mi

ENGINE CONTINUALLY WOULD NOT START WITH NUMEROUS DOCUMENTED CAR ELECTRICAL THE PROBLEM IS A VOLKSWAGEN FAULTY ELECTRICAL DESIGN CAUSED MY WIRING TO BURN UP AS A RESULT WHEN THEY PLACED THE WIRING FUSE BOX ON TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUSING BOTH HEAT AND CHEMICAL CORROSION STRESS ON THE VEHICLES'S EL...

Aug 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 25,000 mi

ENGINE CONTINUALLY WOULD NOT START WITH NUMEROUS DOCUMENTED CAR ELECTRICAL THE PROBLEM IS A VOLKSWAGEN FAULTY ELECTRICAL DESIGN CAUSED MY WIRING TO BURN UP AS A RESULT WHEN THEY PLACED THE WIRING FUSE BOX ON TOP OF THE BATTERY CAUSING BOTH HEAT AND CHEMICAL CORROSION STRESS ON THE VEHICLES'S EL...

Jul 15, 2015 Power Train 87,000 mi

I HAVE AN EARLY MODEL MKV TDI JETTA , WITH AROUND 87,000 MILES ON IT. YESTERDAY, ON THE WAY HOME, THE DSG DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL LET GO WITH PIECES OF METAL COMING OUT ONTO THE ROAD AND TRAFFIC. I LOOKED UP THIS ON THE TDICLUB SITE AND FOUND NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS PART IN EARLY PRODUCTION, WHICH I...

Jul 15, 2015 Power Train 87,000 mi

I HAVE AN EARLY MODEL MKV TDI JETTA , WITH AROUND 87,000 MILES ON IT. YESTERDAY, ON THE WAY HOME, THE DSG DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL LET GO WITH PIECES OF METAL COMING OUT ONTO THE ROAD AND TRAFFIC. I LOOKED UP THIS ON THE TDICLUB SITE AND FOUND NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS PART IN EARLY PRODUCTION, WHICH I...

Jun 7, 2015 Air Bags 94,210 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSE WINDSHIELD TO BREAK AND LOSE CONTROL OF CAR.

Jun 7, 2015 Air Bags 94,210 mi

WHILE DRIVING AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSE WINDSHIELD TO BREAK AND LOSE CONTROL OF CAR.

Jun 5, 2015 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE...

Jun 5, 2015 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE...

Apr 22, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND CONTINUED TO FLASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY PROVIDED A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO RECEIVE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH THE DEALER AND TH...

Apr 22, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND CONTINUED TO FLASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY PROVIDED A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO RECEIVE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WITH THE DEALER AND TH...

Apr 20, 2015 Power Train 61 mi

THE REASON FOR THE LATE POST IS THAT I JUST DISCOVERED THIS SITE. I PURCHASED MY 2005 VW JETTA BRAND NEW IN 2005. IT HAD 61 MILES ON IT. I HAD THE CAR FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS WHEN IT WAS SHIFTING VERY HARD AND NEARLY SNAPPING MY NECK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VW DEALERSHIP OVER 30 TIMES WITHIN A YEA...

Apr 20, 2015 Power Train 61 mi

THE REASON FOR THE LATE POST IS THAT I JUST DISCOVERED THIS SITE. I PURCHASED MY 2005 VW JETTA BRAND NEW IN 2005. IT HAD 61 MILES ON IT. I HAD THE CAR FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS WHEN IT WAS SHIFTING VERY HARD AND NEARLY SNAPPING MY NECK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VW DEALERSHIP OVER 30 TIMES WITHIN A YEA...

Apr 19, 2015 Engine 152,000 mi

CAR BEGAN TO STUTTER AND LOSE POWER WHILE ON I95 DOING HIGHWAY SPEED. PROCEEDED TO DO IT MULTIPLE TIMES. ONCE I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY IT LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. I LET THE CAR SIT FOR AN HOUR AND IT STARTED BACK UP WORKING FINE. HAPPENED AGAIN 3 HOURS LATER. HAPPENED THE ENTIRE WEEK IN FLO...

Apr 19, 2015 Engine 152,000 mi

CAR BEGAN TO STUTTER AND LOSE POWER WHILE ON I95 DOING HIGHWAY SPEED. PROCEEDED TO DO IT MULTIPLE TIMES. ONCE I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY IT LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. I LET THE CAR SIT FOR AN HOUR AND IT STARTED BACK UP WORKING FINE. HAPPENED AGAIN 3 HOURS LATER. HAPPENED THE ENTIRE WEEK IN FLO...

Apr 18, 2015 Electrical System 104,250 mi

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS WON'T WORK. WARNING INDICATOR SAYING DOOR/S ARE OPEN AND WARNING BEEP WILL NOT STOP UNTIL KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION. CONTINUES TO DO THIS EVEN WHILE DRIVING WILL ALL DOORS PROPERLY CLOSED AND SEAT BELTS FASTENED. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWS THERE IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN ...

Apr 18, 2015 Electrical System 104,250 mi

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS WON'T WORK. WARNING INDICATOR SAYING DOOR/S ARE OPEN AND WARNING BEEP WILL NOT STOP UNTIL KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION. CONTINUES TO DO THIS EVEN WHILE DRIVING WILL ALL DOORS PROPERLY CLOSED AND SEAT BELTS FASTENED. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWS THERE IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN ...

Mar 11, 2015 Wheels 11,300 mi

HI THERE I HAD FLAT TIRE ON 3/09 2015 I WAS JACKING UP CAR THEN CAR FALL TO GROUND THE TIRED JACK WAS BROKEN IN 2 PIECES I ALL MOST GOT HURT I WAS LUCKY THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 11, 2015 Wheels 11,300 mi

HI THERE I HAD FLAT TIRE ON 3/09 2015 I WAS JACKING UP CAR THEN CAR FALL TO GROUND THE TIRED JACK WAS BROKEN IN 2 PIECES I ALL MOST GOT HURT I WAS LUCKY THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 9, 2015 Power Train 78,000 mi

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION OF JETTAS ONCE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY VEHICLE STALLED I WAS LUCKY AS THERE WERE NO VEHICLE BEHIND ME OTHER WISE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC SITUATION FOR BOTH ME AND THE DRIVER BEHIND ME. I PULL OVER THE SHOULDER AND WAITED AND STARTED THE VEHICLE I...

Jan 9, 2015 Power Train 78,000 mi

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION OF JETTAS ONCE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY VEHICLE STALLED I WAS LUCKY AS THERE WERE NO VEHICLE BEHIND ME OTHER WISE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC SITUATION FOR BOTH ME AND THE DRIVER BEHIND ME. I PULL OVER THE SHOULDER AND WAITED AND STARTED THE VEHICLE I...

Dec 23, 2014 Engine

OVER THE PAST 3 WEEKS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS CYCLED ON/OFF. TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY AND THEY CONCLUDED THAT MY TIMING CHAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $3700(PARTS&LABOR). I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 9 YEARS AND HAVE APPROX 65000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD OIL CHANGES EVERY 5000...

Dec 23, 2014 Engine

OVER THE PAST 3 WEEKS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS CYCLED ON/OFF. TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY AND THEY CONCLUDED THAT MY TIMING CHAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $3700(PARTS&LABOR). I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 9 YEARS AND HAVE APPROX 65000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD OIL CHANGES EVERY 5000...

Dec 16, 2014 Power Train 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Dec 16, 2014 Power Train 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Dec 3, 2014 Air Bags

SOMETIME IN 2013, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM VOLKSWAGEN THAT I NEEDED TO BRING MY 2005 JETTA IN TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S SEAT WIRING HARNESS REPAIRED DUE TO A RECALL. I HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS OR WARNING LIGHTS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THEY DID THE WORK. WITHIN A MONTHS, I GOT AN ERROR M...

Dec 3, 2014 Air Bags

SOMETIME IN 2013, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM VOLKSWAGEN THAT I NEEDED TO BRING MY 2005 JETTA IN TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S SEAT WIRING HARNESS REPAIRED DUE TO A RECALL. I HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS OR WARNING LIGHTS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THEY DID THE WORK. WITHIN A MONTHS, I GOT AN ERROR M...

Nov 18, 2014 Power Train 76,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Nov 18, 2014 Power Train 76,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Nov 8, 2014 Power Train 124,540 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MARCH OF 2012 AND ON THE WAY HOME I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WASN'T SHIFTING AT THE APPROPRIATE TIMES AND THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. AFTER I GOT HOME I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASK THEM OF THE CAR HAD ANY PREVIOUS ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION, HE SAID NO AND NATURALLY I HAD TO REP...

Nov 8, 2014 Power Train 124,540 mi

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MARCH OF 2012 AND ON THE WAY HOME I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WASN'T SHIFTING AT THE APPROPRIATE TIMES AND THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. AFTER I GOT HOME I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASK THEM OF THE CAR HAD ANY PREVIOUS ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION, HE SAID NO AND NATURALLY I HAD TO REP...

Oct 10, 2014 Power Train 140,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES ON MY 2005.5 VW JETTA FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS WITH IT SHIFTING HARD OR NOT GOING INTO GEAR. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN, SO MUCH TO THE POINT THAT I WILL NOT LET MY DAUGHTER OR WIFE DRIVE THE CAR AS I DO NOT FEEL IT IS SAFE FOR THEM. THEY HAVE BEEN STUCK IN...

Oct 10, 2014 Power Train 140,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES ON MY 2005.5 VW JETTA FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS WITH IT SHIFTING HARD OR NOT GOING INTO GEAR. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN, SO MUCH TO THE POINT THAT I WILL NOT LET MY DAUGHTER OR WIFE DRIVE THE CAR AS I DO NOT FEEL IT IS SAFE FOR THEM. THEY HAVE BEEN STUCK IN...

Oct 1, 2014 Electrical System 66,521 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR FAILED, WHICH PREVENTS THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS AND GAS FILL DOOR FROM FUNCTIONING. THE CAR BECOMES UNSAFE SINCE THE LEFT SIGNAL WILL NOT WORK AND THE WINDOW WILL NOT OPERATE SO THE DRIVER CAN DO A MANUAL SIGNAL. VW HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLET...

Oct 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting 66,521 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR FAILED, WHICH PREVENTS THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS AND GAS FILL DOOR FROM FUNCTIONING. THE CAR BECOMES UNSAFE SINCE THE LEFT SIGNAL WILL NOT WORK AND THE WINDOW WILL NOT OPERATE SO THE DRIVER CAN DO A MANUAL SIGNAL. VW HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLET...

Oct 1, 2014 Electrical System 66,521 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR FAILED, WHICH PREVENTS THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS AND GAS FILL DOOR FROM FUNCTIONING. THE CAR BECOMES UNSAFE SINCE THE LEFT SIGNAL WILL NOT WORK AND THE WINDOW WILL NOT OPERATE SO THE DRIVER CAN DO A MANUAL SIGNAL. VW HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLET...

Oct 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting 66,521 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR FAILED, WHICH PREVENTS THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL, WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS AND GAS FILL DOOR FROM FUNCTIONING. THE CAR BECOMES UNSAFE SINCE THE LEFT SIGNAL WILL NOT WORK AND THE WINDOW WILL NOT OPERATE SO THE DRIVER CAN DO A MANUAL SIGNAL. VW HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLET...

Sep 30, 2014 Engine 109,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK CAR TO HAVE CHECKED AT ADVANCE AUTO. TECHNICIAN FOUND FAULT FAILURE CAM SHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR. CAR TAKEN TO VW DEALERSHIP, TOLD IT WAS THE TIMING BELT, ESTIMATE REPAIR $2700 NOT GUARANTEE THAT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. TOTAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT $6400. TIMING BELT S...

Sep 30, 2014 Engine 109,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK CAR TO HAVE CHECKED AT ADVANCE AUTO. TECHNICIAN FOUND FAULT FAILURE CAM SHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR. CAR TAKEN TO VW DEALERSHIP, TOLD IT WAS THE TIMING BELT, ESTIMATE REPAIR $2700 NOT GUARANTEE THAT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. TOTAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT $6400. TIMING BELT S...

Sep 18, 2014 Electrical System 94,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WIRING HARNESS HAS BROKEN, RESULTING IN NO OPERATION OF POWER WINDOW OR DOOR LOCK. DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. SERVICE TECHNICIAN HAS ADVISED REPLACEMENT OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *TR

Sep 18, 2014 Structure 94,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WIRING HARNESS HAS BROKEN, RESULTING IN NO OPERATION OF POWER WINDOW OR DOOR LOCK. DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. SERVICE TECHNICIAN HAS ADVISED REPLACEMENT OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *TR

Sep 18, 2014 Electrical System 94,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WIRING HARNESS HAS BROKEN, RESULTING IN NO OPERATION OF POWER WINDOW OR DOOR LOCK. DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. SERVICE TECHNICIAN HAS ADVISED REPLACEMENT OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *TR

Sep 18, 2014 Structure 94,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WIRING HARNESS HAS BROKEN, RESULTING IN NO OPERATION OF POWER WINDOW OR DOOR LOCK. DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. SERVICE TECHNICIAN HAS ADVISED REPLACEMENT OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *TR

Jul 16, 2014 Electrical System Fire 150,480 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE COMPRESSOR AND THE FUSE BOX OVERHEATED CAUSING THE AIR CONDITIONER TO STOP WORKING. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE...

Jul 16, 2014 Electrical System Fire 150,480 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE COMPRESSOR AND THE FUSE BOX OVERHEATED CAUSING THE AIR CONDITIONER TO STOP WORKING. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE...

Jun 30, 2014 Air Bags 68,000 mi

SOMETIME IN EARLY TO MID 2013, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM VOLKSWAGEN THAT I NEEDED TO BRING MY 2005 JETTA IN TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S SEAT WIRING HARNESS REPAIRED DUE TO A RECALL. I HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS OR WARNING LIGHTS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THEY DID THE WORK. WITHIN A FEW DAYS...

Jun 30, 2014 Seats 68,000 mi

SOMETIME IN EARLY TO MID 2013, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM VOLKSWAGEN THAT I NEEDED TO BRING MY 2005 JETTA IN TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S SEAT WIRING HARNESS REPAIRED DUE TO A RECALL. I HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS OR WARNING LIGHTS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THEY DID THE WORK. WITHIN A FEW DAYS...

Jun 30, 2014 Electrical System 68,000 mi

SOMETIME IN EARLY TO MID 2013, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM VOLKSWAGEN THAT I NEEDED TO BRING MY 2005 JETTA IN TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S SEAT WIRING HARNESS REPAIRED DUE TO A RECALL. I HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS OR WARNING LIGHTS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THEY DID THE WORK. WITHIN A FEW DAYS...

Jun 30, 2014 Air Bags 68,000 mi

SOMETIME IN EARLY TO MID 2013, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM VOLKSWAGEN THAT I NEEDED TO BRING MY 2005 JETTA IN TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S SEAT WIRING HARNESS REPAIRED DUE TO A RECALL. I HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS OR WARNING LIGHTS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THEY DID THE WORK. WITHIN A FEW DAYS...

Jun 30, 2014 Seats 68,000 mi

SOMETIME IN EARLY TO MID 2013, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM VOLKSWAGEN THAT I NEEDED TO BRING MY 2005 JETTA IN TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S SEAT WIRING HARNESS REPAIRED DUE TO A RECALL. I HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS OR WARNING LIGHTS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THEY DID THE WORK. WITHIN A FEW DAYS...

Jun 30, 2014 Electrical System 68,000 mi

SOMETIME IN EARLY TO MID 2013, I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM VOLKSWAGEN THAT I NEEDED TO BRING MY 2005 JETTA IN TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S SEAT WIRING HARNESS REPAIRED DUE TO A RECALL. I HAD NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS OR WARNING LIGHTS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THEY DID THE WORK. WITHIN A FEW DAYS...

Jun 20, 2014 Structure 148,000 mi

MY FUEL TANK EXPLODED ON MY 2005 JETTA WAGON TDI. I WAS FILLING THE TANK UP WITH DIESEL AND ALL OF SUDDEN DIESEL FUEL STARTING GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE BACKSEAT BULGED UP SO MUCH THAT I COULD NOT LIFT IT UP. THE UNDERNEATH PART OF THE CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS WELL. I CONTACTED VW ...

Jun 20, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 148,000 mi

MY FUEL TANK EXPLODED ON MY 2005 JETTA WAGON TDI. I WAS FILLING THE TANK UP WITH DIESEL AND ALL OF SUDDEN DIESEL FUEL STARTING GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE BACKSEAT BULGED UP SO MUCH THAT I COULD NOT LIFT IT UP. THE UNDERNEATH PART OF THE CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS WELL. I CONTACTED VW ...

Jun 20, 2014 Structure 148,000 mi

MY FUEL TANK EXPLODED ON MY 2005 JETTA WAGON TDI. I WAS FILLING THE TANK UP WITH DIESEL AND ALL OF SUDDEN DIESEL FUEL STARTING GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE BACKSEAT BULGED UP SO MUCH THAT I COULD NOT LIFT IT UP. THE UNDERNEATH PART OF THE CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS WELL. I CONTACTED VW ...

Jun 20, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 148,000 mi

MY FUEL TANK EXPLODED ON MY 2005 JETTA WAGON TDI. I WAS FILLING THE TANK UP WITH DIESEL AND ALL OF SUDDEN DIESEL FUEL STARTING GUSHING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THE BACKSEAT BULGED UP SO MUCH THAT I COULD NOT LIFT IT UP. THE UNDERNEATH PART OF THE CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS WELL. I CONTACTED VW ...

Jun 19, 2014 Power Train 78,000 mi

I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR AN EARLY 65K MILE SERVICE BECAUSE I NOTICED MY TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY & WAS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I THOUGHT HAVING THE 85K SERVICE DONE WOULD TAKE CARE OF THAT, IT DIDN'T & IT GOT WORSE, SO I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE ...

Jun 19, 2014 Power Train 78,000 mi

I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR AN EARLY 65K MILE SERVICE BECAUSE I NOTICED MY TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY & WAS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I THOUGHT HAVING THE 85K SERVICE DONE WOULD TAKE CARE OF THAT, IT DIDN'T & IT GOT WORSE, SO I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE ...

May 19, 2014 Electrical System 122,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED. THE WINDOW, LIGHTING, FUEL DOOR LATCH, TRUNK LATCH, AND SIDE MIRROR FAILED TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT, ...

May 19, 2014 Electrical System 122,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED. THE WINDOW, LIGHTING, FUEL DOOR LATCH, TRUNK LATCH, AND SIDE MIRROR FAILED TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT, ...

May 16, 2014 Power Train 89,012 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN AN ACCIDENT IN FRONT OF ME CAUSED ME TO ABRUPTLY STOP. IN ORDER FOR ME TO BACK UP AND GO AROUND, I HAD TO GET OUT THE VEHICLE AND PUSH IT BACKWARDS DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *TR

May 16, 2014 Power Train 89,012 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN AN ACCIDENT IN FRONT OF ME CAUSED ME TO ABRUPTLY STOP. IN ORDER FOR ME TO BACK UP AND GO AROUND, I HAD TO GET OUT THE VEHICLE AND PUSH IT BACKWARDS DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *TR

Apr 5, 2014 Electrical System 102,242 mi

WIRE HARNESS IN BOTH FRONT DOORS ARE BROKEN DUE TO SHORT WIRES AND THE PURGE VALVE IS ALSO BROKEN AND THE OVER HEAD LIGHT IS FAULTY AND I FEEL LIKE THE 2005 -2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.5 SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO FAULTY WIRING IN THE VEHICLE AND VOLKSWAGEN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT RESOLVE...

Apr 5, 2014 Electrical System 102,242 mi

WIRE HARNESS IN BOTH FRONT DOORS ARE BROKEN DUE TO SHORT WIRES AND THE PURGE VALVE IS ALSO BROKEN AND THE OVER HEAD LIGHT IS FAULTY AND I FEEL LIKE THE 2005 -2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.5 SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO FAULTY WIRING IN THE VEHICLE AND VOLKSWAGEN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT RESOLVE...

Feb 26, 2014 Structure 77,362 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH AND EXITING A HIGHWAY RAMP, A VERY A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO AN AUTO SERVICE CENTER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN ...

Feb 26, 2014 Structure 77,362 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH AND EXITING A HIGHWAY RAMP, A VERY A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO AN AUTO SERVICE CENTER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN ...

Feb 1, 2014 Power Train 86,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD BUCK AND BUCK THEN GO INTO GEAR , THEN IT WOULD BUCK GET STUCK IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR I WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF LET IT SIT THEN TURN IT BACK ON . THE PRNDS PANEL WOULD ALL LIGHT UP AND STAY ON AND SOMETIMES GO OFF IF THE CAR SAT FOR LIKE 2-3 DAYS BUT THE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON ...

Feb 1, 2014 Engine 86,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD BUCK AND BUCK THEN GO INTO GEAR , THEN IT WOULD BUCK GET STUCK IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR I WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF LET IT SIT THEN TURN IT BACK ON . THE PRNDS PANEL WOULD ALL LIGHT UP AND STAY ON AND SOMETIMES GO OFF IF THE CAR SAT FOR LIKE 2-3 DAYS BUT THE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON ...

Feb 1, 2014 Power Train 86,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD BUCK AND BUCK THEN GO INTO GEAR , THEN IT WOULD BUCK GET STUCK IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR I WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF LET IT SIT THEN TURN IT BACK ON . THE PRNDS PANEL WOULD ALL LIGHT UP AND STAY ON AND SOMETIMES GO OFF IF THE CAR SAT FOR LIKE 2-3 DAYS BUT THE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON ...

Feb 1, 2014 Engine 86,000 mi

THE CAR WOULD BUCK AND BUCK THEN GO INTO GEAR , THEN IT WOULD BUCK GET STUCK IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR I WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF LET IT SIT THEN TURN IT BACK ON . THE PRNDS PANEL WOULD ALL LIGHT UP AND STAY ON AND SOMETIMES GO OFF IF THE CAR SAT FOR LIKE 2-3 DAYS BUT THE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON ...

Jan 26, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING FOR PASSENGER DOOR BEHIND DRIVER. THERE IS NOT WAY TO MANUALLY LOCK. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Electrical System

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING FOR PASSENGER DOOR BEHIND DRIVER. THERE IS NOT WAY TO MANUALLY LOCK. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING FOR PASSENGER DOOR BEHIND DRIVER. THERE IS NOT WAY TO MANUALLY LOCK. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Electrical System

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING FOR PASSENGER DOOR BEHIND DRIVER. THERE IS NOT WAY TO MANUALLY LOCK. *TR

Jan 22, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 140,000 mi

I WENT TO PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE REMOTE TO UNLOCK THE. CAR, BUT ALL DOORS UNLOCKED EXCEPT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I MANUALLY HAD TO UNLOCK CAR DOOR. WHEN I WAS INSIDE I SHUT THE DOOR BUT THE CAR KEPT INDICATING THAT IT WAS OPENED. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN, SIDE MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, CANNOT...

Jan 22, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

I WENT TO PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE REMOTE TO UNLOCK THE. CAR, BUT ALL DOORS UNLOCKED EXCEPT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I MANUALLY HAD TO UNLOCK CAR DOOR. WHEN I WAS INSIDE I SHUT THE DOOR BUT THE CAR KEPT INDICATING THAT IT WAS OPENED. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN, SIDE MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, CANNOT...

Jan 22, 2014 Structure 140,000 mi

I WENT TO PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE REMOTE TO UNLOCK THE. CAR, BUT ALL DOORS UNLOCKED EXCEPT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I MANUALLY HAD TO UNLOCK CAR DOOR. WHEN I WAS INSIDE I SHUT THE DOOR BUT THE CAR KEPT INDICATING THAT IT WAS OPENED. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN, SIDE MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, CANNOT...

Jan 22, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 140,000 mi

I WENT TO PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE REMOTE TO UNLOCK THE. CAR, BUT ALL DOORS UNLOCKED EXCEPT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I MANUALLY HAD TO UNLOCK CAR DOOR. WHEN I WAS INSIDE I SHUT THE DOOR BUT THE CAR KEPT INDICATING THAT IT WAS OPENED. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN, SIDE MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, CANNOT...

Jan 22, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

I WENT TO PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE REMOTE TO UNLOCK THE. CAR, BUT ALL DOORS UNLOCKED EXCEPT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I MANUALLY HAD TO UNLOCK CAR DOOR. WHEN I WAS INSIDE I SHUT THE DOOR BUT THE CAR KEPT INDICATING THAT IT WAS OPENED. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN, SIDE MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, CANNOT...

Jan 22, 2014 Structure 140,000 mi

I WENT TO PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE REMOTE TO UNLOCK THE. CAR, BUT ALL DOORS UNLOCKED EXCEPT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I MANUALLY HAD TO UNLOCK CAR DOOR. WHEN I WAS INSIDE I SHUT THE DOOR BUT THE CAR KEPT INDICATING THAT IT WAS OPENED. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN, SIDE MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, CANNOT...

Dec 22, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

I HAVE A VW JETTA 2005 THAT HAS THE 2.5 ENGINE. FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED SHIFTING GEARS BY ITSELF IN HARD SHIFTS, MOSTLY FROM 1ST TO 2ND AT ODD TIMES. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN THE VWS AND REQUIRED A TRANSMISSION REBUILD. (I'VE HEARD THAT A NUMBE...

Dec 22, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

I HAVE A VW JETTA 2005 THAT HAS THE 2.5 ENGINE. FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED SHIFTING GEARS BY ITSELF IN HARD SHIFTS, MOSTLY FROM 1ST TO 2ND AT ODD TIMES. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN THE VWS AND REQUIRED A TRANSMISSION REBUILD. (I'VE HEARD THAT A NUMBE...

Dec 18, 2013 Power Train 124,000 mi

I WROTE TO YOU ABOUT A MONTH AGO ABOUT RECALLING THE 2005 JETTA. NOTHING CAME OUT OF IT. IT IS MY FIRM BELIEF THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. GOOGLE THE PROBLEMS WITH THE 2005 JETTA AND YOU WILL SEE TONS ABOUT COMPLAINTS REGARDING THEIR TRANSMISSION WOES. PLEASE BE OBJEC...

Dec 18, 2013 Power Train 124,000 mi

I WROTE TO YOU ABOUT A MONTH AGO ABOUT RECALLING THE 2005 JETTA. NOTHING CAME OUT OF IT. IT IS MY FIRM BELIEF THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. GOOGLE THE PROBLEMS WITH THE 2005 JETTA AND YOU WILL SEE TONS ABOUT COMPLAINTS REGARDING THEIR TRANSMISSION WOES. PLEASE BE OBJEC...

Dec 15, 2013 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON IN VEHICLE INDICATING AN ERROR WITH THE SYSTEM. MANUAL SAYS THE BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY OR DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN I THINK THE CAR COMPANY SHOULD ADDRESS. *TR

Dec 15, 2013 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON IN VEHICLE INDICATING AN ERROR WITH THE SYSTEM. MANUAL SAYS THE BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY OR DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN I THINK THE CAR COMPANY SHOULD ADDRESS. *TR

Nov 5, 2013 Power Train 123,200 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A FIRST OWNER IN 2010 FOR MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS THEN A SENIOR AT UC DAVIS. NO PROBLEM FOR THE FIRST 2 YEARS BUT 2013 SEEMS TO BE THE BEGINNING OF SOME PROBLEMS. THE MOST MAJOR ONE IS THE TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A SLIPPAGE ON 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH GEARS. THERE IS A JOLT ACCOMPANY...

Nov 5, 2013 Power Train 123,200 mi

WE BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A FIRST OWNER IN 2010 FOR MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS THEN A SENIOR AT UC DAVIS. NO PROBLEM FOR THE FIRST 2 YEARS BUT 2013 SEEMS TO BE THE BEGINNING OF SOME PROBLEMS. THE MOST MAJOR ONE IS THE TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A SLIPPAGE ON 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH GEARS. THERE IS A JOLT ACCOMPANY...

Oct 25, 2013 Engine 131,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER (MISFIRING VERY BADLY) AND WOULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON, AND THERE WERE NO TROUBLE CODES STORED. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO VW DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THEY CONFIRMED THE CAMSHAFT WAS COMPLETELY WORN AND "SEVERAL LIFTERS HAD ...

Oct 25, 2013 Engine 131,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER (MISFIRING VERY BADLY) AND WOULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON, AND THERE WERE NO TROUBLE CODES STORED. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO VW DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THEY CONFIRMED THE CAMSHAFT WAS COMPLETELY WORN AND "SEVERAL LIFTERS HAD ...

Oct 14, 2013 Power Train 93,000 mi

07/22/13 I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR AN EARLY 100K MILE SERVICE BECAUSE I NOTICED MY TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY & WAS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I THOUGHT HAVING THE 100K SERVICE DONE WOULD TAKE CARE OF THAT, IT DIDN'T & IT GOT WORSE, SO I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INDICATE...

Oct 14, 2013 Power Train 93,000 mi

07/22/13 I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR AN EARLY 100K MILE SERVICE BECAUSE I NOTICED MY TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY & WAS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I THOUGHT HAVING THE 100K SERVICE DONE WOULD TAKE CARE OF THAT, IT DIDN'T & IT GOT WORSE, SO I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INDICATE...

Aug 6, 2013 Power Train 118,000 mi

2005.5 JETTA--VEHICLE HAS ROUGH SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. AS WELL AS DOWNSHIFTING. WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINSIDE, GOING 65 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED TO 3RD GEAR AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN, WITH CARS FLYING BY ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT...

Aug 6, 2013 Electrical System 118,000 mi

2005.5 JETTA--VEHICLE HAS ROUGH SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. AS WELL AS DOWNSHIFTING. WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINSIDE, GOING 65 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED TO 3RD GEAR AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN, WITH CARS FLYING BY ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT...

Aug 6, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 118,000 mi

2005.5 JETTA--VEHICLE HAS ROUGH SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. AS WELL AS DOWNSHIFTING. WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINSIDE, GOING 65 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED TO 3RD GEAR AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN, WITH CARS FLYING BY ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT...

Aug 6, 2013 Power Train 118,000 mi

2005.5 JETTA--VEHICLE HAS ROUGH SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. AS WELL AS DOWNSHIFTING. WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINSIDE, GOING 65 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED TO 3RD GEAR AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN, WITH CARS FLYING BY ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT...

Aug 6, 2013 Electrical System 118,000 mi

2005.5 JETTA--VEHICLE HAS ROUGH SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. AS WELL AS DOWNSHIFTING. WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINSIDE, GOING 65 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED TO 3RD GEAR AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN, WITH CARS FLYING BY ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT...

Aug 6, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 118,000 mi

2005.5 JETTA--VEHICLE HAS ROUGH SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. AS WELL AS DOWNSHIFTING. WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAINSIDE, GOING 65 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED TO 3RD GEAR AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN, WITH CARS FLYING BY ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT...

Jul 25, 2013 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

I NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE IN THE "ON" POSITION AFTER MY VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ALL LIGHTS WERE IN THE OFF POSITION. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY LEFT IT OVERNIGHT AND EXAMINED IT THIS MORNING. THEY NOTED THIS WAS A FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INDICTED THE ...

Jul 25, 2013 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

I NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE IN THE "ON" POSITION AFTER MY VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ALL LIGHTS WERE IN THE OFF POSITION. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY LEFT IT OVERNIGHT AND EXAMINED IT THIS MORNING. THEY NOTED THIS WAS A FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INDICTED THE ...

Jun 18, 2013 Electrical System 93,330 mi

THE WINDOWS AND DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK, THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN, AND THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITH THE DOOR SECURELY SHUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED SAID THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE DRIVERS DOOR WIRING HARNESS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVER ...

Jun 18, 2013 Electrical System 93,330 mi

THE WINDOWS AND DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK, THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN, AND THE DOOR AJAR INDICATOR WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITH THE DOOR SECURELY SHUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED SAID THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE DRIVERS DOOR WIRING HARNESS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVER ...

May 13, 2013 Engine 113,999 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER JUST LIKE IGNITION TURNED OFF. ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED DUE TO SUDDEN SLOWING DOWN. HAD TO PULL OVER TO LEFT LANE ON VERY BUSY INTERSTATE BECAUSE I WAS IN CARPOOL LANE. HAD LIMITED SHOULDER AREA TO STOP. NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. ONCE STOPPE...

May 13, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 113,999 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER JUST LIKE IGNITION TURNED OFF. ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED DUE TO SUDDEN SLOWING DOWN. HAD TO PULL OVER TO LEFT LANE ON VERY BUSY INTERSTATE BECAUSE I WAS IN CARPOOL LANE. HAD LIMITED SHOULDER AREA TO STOP. NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. ONCE STOPPE...

May 13, 2013 Engine 113,999 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER JUST LIKE IGNITION TURNED OFF. ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED DUE TO SUDDEN SLOWING DOWN. HAD TO PULL OVER TO LEFT LANE ON VERY BUSY INTERSTATE BECAUSE I WAS IN CARPOOL LANE. HAD LIMITED SHOULDER AREA TO STOP. NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. ONCE STOPPE...

May 13, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 113,999 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER JUST LIKE IGNITION TURNED OFF. ALMOST WAS REAR ENDED DUE TO SUDDEN SLOWING DOWN. HAD TO PULL OVER TO LEFT LANE ON VERY BUSY INTERSTATE BECAUSE I WAS IN CARPOOL LANE. HAD LIMITED SHOULDER AREA TO STOP. NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. ONCE STOPPE...

Apr 24, 2013 Electrical System 111,970 mi

LEFT TURN SIGNAL, DRIVERS DOOR/ALL REMOTE WINDOW SWITCHES, TRUNK/FUEL DOOR RELEASE, DRIVERS DOOR LOCK KEY FOB LOCKING OF DRIVERS DOOR/DRIVERS DOOR INTERNAL LOCK ARE ALL INOPERATIVE. OCCASIONALLY, THE CABIN INTERIOR LIGHT REMAINS ON WITH A DRIVERS "DOOR OPEN" INDICATION ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER EVEN...

Apr 24, 2013 Exterior Lighting 111,970 mi

LEFT TURN SIGNAL, DRIVERS DOOR/ALL REMOTE WINDOW SWITCHES, TRUNK/FUEL DOOR RELEASE, DRIVERS DOOR LOCK KEY FOB LOCKING OF DRIVERS DOOR/DRIVERS DOOR INTERNAL LOCK ARE ALL INOPERATIVE. OCCASIONALLY, THE CABIN INTERIOR LIGHT REMAINS ON WITH A DRIVERS "DOOR OPEN" INDICATION ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER EVEN...

Apr 24, 2013 Electrical System 111,970 mi

LEFT TURN SIGNAL, DRIVERS DOOR/ALL REMOTE WINDOW SWITCHES, TRUNK/FUEL DOOR RELEASE, DRIVERS DOOR LOCK KEY FOB LOCKING OF DRIVERS DOOR/DRIVERS DOOR INTERNAL LOCK ARE ALL INOPERATIVE. OCCASIONALLY, THE CABIN INTERIOR LIGHT REMAINS ON WITH A DRIVERS "DOOR OPEN" INDICATION ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER EVEN...

Apr 24, 2013 Exterior Lighting 111,970 mi

LEFT TURN SIGNAL, DRIVERS DOOR/ALL REMOTE WINDOW SWITCHES, TRUNK/FUEL DOOR RELEASE, DRIVERS DOOR LOCK KEY FOB LOCKING OF DRIVERS DOOR/DRIVERS DOOR INTERNAL LOCK ARE ALL INOPERATIVE. OCCASIONALLY, THE CABIN INTERIOR LIGHT REMAINS ON WITH A DRIVERS "DOOR OPEN" INDICATION ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER EVEN...

Apr 18, 2013 Visibility 105,000 mi

AS MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD HER DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPPED INTO THE DOOR, CREATING A LOUD NOISE AND SERIOUS DRIVING DISTRACTION. SHE REPORTED SWERVING AND SLAMMING ON HER BRAKES AS SHE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HAD HAPPENED. IT TURNS OUT THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT, SEE TECHNICAL BULLETIN ...

Apr 18, 2013 Visibility 105,000 mi

AS MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD HER DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPPED INTO THE DOOR, CREATING A LOUD NOISE AND SERIOUS DRIVING DISTRACTION. SHE REPORTED SWERVING AND SLAMMING ON HER BRAKES AS SHE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HAD HAPPENED. IT TURNS OUT THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT, SEE TECHNICAL BULLETIN ...

Apr 4, 2013 Power Train 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION POWER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY HAD FAI...

Apr 4, 2013 Power Train 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION POWER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY HAD FAI...

Apr 3, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

SWITCHES IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR HAVE BECOME GRADUALLY (AND INTERMITTENTLY) INCREASINGLY INOPERABLE. DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK, WINDOWS UP/DOWN, WINDOW LOCK, SIDE-VIEW MIRROR ADJUSTMENT, AND TRUNK RELEASE ALL HAVE STOPPED WORKING EITHER ENTIRELY OR INTERMITTENTLY. THE MAJOR SAFETY RELATED ISSUES ARE: 1. NON-F...

Apr 3, 2013 Structure 80,000 mi

SWITCHES IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR HAVE BECOME GRADUALLY (AND INTERMITTENTLY) INCREASINGLY INOPERABLE. DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK, WINDOWS UP/DOWN, WINDOW LOCK, SIDE-VIEW MIRROR ADJUSTMENT, AND TRUNK RELEASE ALL HAVE STOPPED WORKING EITHER ENTIRELY OR INTERMITTENTLY. THE MAJOR SAFETY RELATED ISSUES ARE: 1. NON-F...

Apr 3, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

SWITCHES IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR HAVE BECOME GRADUALLY (AND INTERMITTENTLY) INCREASINGLY INOPERABLE. DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK, WINDOWS UP/DOWN, WINDOW LOCK, SIDE-VIEW MIRROR ADJUSTMENT, AND TRUNK RELEASE ALL HAVE STOPPED WORKING EITHER ENTIRELY OR INTERMITTENTLY. THE MAJOR SAFETY RELATED ISSUES ARE: 1. NON-F...

Apr 3, 2013 Structure 80,000 mi

SWITCHES IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR HAVE BECOME GRADUALLY (AND INTERMITTENTLY) INCREASINGLY INOPERABLE. DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK, WINDOWS UP/DOWN, WINDOW LOCK, SIDE-VIEW MIRROR ADJUSTMENT, AND TRUNK RELEASE ALL HAVE STOPPED WORKING EITHER ENTIRELY OR INTERMITTENTLY. THE MAJOR SAFETY RELATED ISSUES ARE: 1. NON-F...

Mar 18, 2013 Engine 97,350 mi

MY 2005 VW JETTA GLI STALLED SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING @ 35-MPH. AFTER PULLING OVER AND OPENING THE HOOD TO ASSESS DAMAGE, I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY BUT ALL I HEARD WAS THE STARTER BEING ENGAGED. ONCE THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME THE TIMING BELT BR...

Mar 18, 2013 Power Train 97,350 mi

MY 2005 VW JETTA GLI STALLED SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING @ 35-MPH. AFTER PULLING OVER AND OPENING THE HOOD TO ASSESS DAMAGE, I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY BUT ALL I HEARD WAS THE STARTER BEING ENGAGED. ONCE THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME THE TIMING BELT BR...

Mar 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 97,350 mi

MY 2005 VW JETTA GLI STALLED SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING @ 35-MPH. AFTER PULLING OVER AND OPENING THE HOOD TO ASSESS DAMAGE, I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY BUT ALL I HEARD WAS THE STARTER BEING ENGAGED. ONCE THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME THE TIMING BELT BR...

Mar 18, 2013 Engine 97,350 mi

MY 2005 VW JETTA GLI STALLED SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING @ 35-MPH. AFTER PULLING OVER AND OPENING THE HOOD TO ASSESS DAMAGE, I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY BUT ALL I HEARD WAS THE STARTER BEING ENGAGED. ONCE THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME THE TIMING BELT BR...

Mar 18, 2013 Power Train 97,350 mi

MY 2005 VW JETTA GLI STALLED SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING @ 35-MPH. AFTER PULLING OVER AND OPENING THE HOOD TO ASSESS DAMAGE, I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY BUT ALL I HEARD WAS THE STARTER BEING ENGAGED. ONCE THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME THE TIMING BELT BR...

Mar 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 97,350 mi

MY 2005 VW JETTA GLI STALLED SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING @ 35-MPH. AFTER PULLING OVER AND OPENING THE HOOD TO ASSESS DAMAGE, I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY BUT ALL I HEARD WAS THE STARTER BEING ENGAGED. ONCE THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME THE TIMING BELT BR...

Jan 31, 2013 Structure 80,375 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THE TRUNK FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SLAM THE TRUNK SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER FOR IT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK AND THE OPEN DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANT...

Jan 31, 2013 Power Train 80,375 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THE TRUNK FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SLAM THE TRUNK SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER FOR IT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK AND THE OPEN DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANT...

Jan 31, 2013 Structure 80,375 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THE TRUNK FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SLAM THE TRUNK SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER FOR IT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK AND THE OPEN DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANT...

Jan 31, 2013 Power Train 80,375 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THE TRUNK FAILED TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT HAD TO SLAM THE TRUNK SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER FOR IT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK AND THE OPEN DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANT...

Jan 9, 2013 Power Train 68,235 mi

HI, SO MY 2005.5 2.5L VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STARTED MAKING NOISES UPON ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE WOULD SHIFT QUITE HEAVILY DURING IDLING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP. APPARENTLY, THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIMING CHAINS OF THE ENGINE. NEVER MISSED A MAINTENANCE, AF...

Jan 9, 2013 Electrical System 68,235 mi

HI, SO MY 2005.5 2.5L VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STARTED MAKING NOISES UPON ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE WOULD SHIFT QUITE HEAVILY DURING IDLING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP. APPARENTLY, THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIMING CHAINS OF THE ENGINE. NEVER MISSED A MAINTENANCE, AF...

Jan 9, 2013 Engine 68,235 mi

HI, SO MY 2005.5 2.5L VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STARTED MAKING NOISES UPON ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE WOULD SHIFT QUITE HEAVILY DURING IDLING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP. APPARENTLY, THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIMING CHAINS OF THE ENGINE. NEVER MISSED A MAINTENANCE, AF...

Jan 9, 2013 Power Train 68,235 mi

HI, SO MY 2005.5 2.5L VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STARTED MAKING NOISES UPON ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE WOULD SHIFT QUITE HEAVILY DURING IDLING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP. APPARENTLY, THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIMING CHAINS OF THE ENGINE. NEVER MISSED A MAINTENANCE, AF...

Jan 9, 2013 Electrical System 68,235 mi

HI, SO MY 2005.5 2.5L VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STARTED MAKING NOISES UPON ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE WOULD SHIFT QUITE HEAVILY DURING IDLING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP. APPARENTLY, THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIMING CHAINS OF THE ENGINE. NEVER MISSED A MAINTENANCE, AF...

Jan 9, 2013 Engine 68,235 mi

HI, SO MY 2005.5 2.5L VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STARTED MAKING NOISES UPON ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE WOULD SHIFT QUITE HEAVILY DURING IDLING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP. APPARENTLY, THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIMING CHAINS OF THE ENGINE. NEVER MISSED A MAINTENANCE, AF...

Jan 5, 2013 Electrical System 60,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EITHER BY THE KEY FOB BUTTON OR DOOR PANEL LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT MAY IMPEDE ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jan 5, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EITHER BY THE KEY FOB BUTTON OR DOOR PANEL LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT MAY IMPEDE ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jan 5, 2013 Electrical System 60,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EITHER BY THE KEY FOB BUTTON OR DOOR PANEL LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT MAY IMPEDE ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Jan 5, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EITHER BY THE KEY FOB BUTTON OR DOOR PANEL LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT MAY IMPEDE ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Dec 14, 2012 Visibility/wiper 50,050 mi

FOR CLARIFICATION, MY CAR IS A MARK 5 2005.5 NEW JETTA, NOT A MARK 4 2005 JETTA. WHEN YOU SHUT THE TRUNK, IT SEEMS TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. IT STAYS IN THE CLOSED POSITION AND CANNOT BE PULLED OPEN. HOWEVER, ONCE YOU DRIVE OFF, THE TRUNK MAY OPEN SUDDENLY AND YOU CANNOT SEE ANYTHING BEHIND YOURSELF B...

Dec 14, 2012 Structure 50,050 mi

FOR CLARIFICATION, MY CAR IS A MARK 5 2005.5 NEW JETTA, NOT A MARK 4 2005 JETTA. WHEN YOU SHUT THE TRUNK, IT SEEMS TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. IT STAYS IN THE CLOSED POSITION AND CANNOT BE PULLED OPEN. HOWEVER, ONCE YOU DRIVE OFF, THE TRUNK MAY OPEN SUDDENLY AND YOU CANNOT SEE ANYTHING BEHIND YOURSELF B...

Dec 14, 2012 Visibility/wiper 50,050 mi

FOR CLARIFICATION, MY CAR IS A MARK 5 2005.5 NEW JETTA, NOT A MARK 4 2005 JETTA. WHEN YOU SHUT THE TRUNK, IT SEEMS TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. IT STAYS IN THE CLOSED POSITION AND CANNOT BE PULLED OPEN. HOWEVER, ONCE YOU DRIVE OFF, THE TRUNK MAY OPEN SUDDENLY AND YOU CANNOT SEE ANYTHING BEHIND YOURSELF B...

Dec 14, 2012 Structure 50,050 mi

FOR CLARIFICATION, MY CAR IS A MARK 5 2005.5 NEW JETTA, NOT A MARK 4 2005 JETTA. WHEN YOU SHUT THE TRUNK, IT SEEMS TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. IT STAYS IN THE CLOSED POSITION AND CANNOT BE PULLED OPEN. HOWEVER, ONCE YOU DRIVE OFF, THE TRUNK MAY OPEN SUDDENLY AND YOU CANNOT SEE ANYTHING BEHIND YOURSELF B...

Dec 5, 2012 Power Train 125,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE INTO THIRD GEAR, THEN ENGINE REVS UP, THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR. TRANSMISSION STAYS IN THIRD GEAR REGARDLESS OF SPEED. TRANSMISSION STAYS IN FIFTH GEAR REGARDLESS OF SPEED. *TR

Dec 5, 2012 Power Train 125,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE INTO THIRD GEAR, THEN ENGINE REVS UP, THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR. TRANSMISSION STAYS IN THIRD GEAR REGARDLESS OF SPEED. TRANSMISSION STAYS IN FIFTH GEAR REGARDLESS OF SPEED. *TR

Nov 26, 2012 Engine 76,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN THE MORNING. NOTICED ROUGH IDLE AND POOR ACCELERATION ON MY MORNING COMMUTE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON FOR MISFIRES ON CYLINDERS 2 - 5. TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP THAT EVENING. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED $900 OF REPAIRS ON THE CAR AND THEN DECLARED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN...

Nov 26, 2012 Engine 76,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN THE MORNING. NOTICED ROUGH IDLE AND POOR ACCELERATION ON MY MORNING COMMUTE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON FOR MISFIRES ON CYLINDERS 2 - 5. TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP THAT EVENING. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED $900 OF REPAIRS ON THE CAR AND THEN DECLARED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN...

Nov 13, 2012 Power Train 134,273 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP ON 10-8-2012 UP IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA AND DROVE IT BACK HOME TO MY HOUSE IN SC. EVERYTHING WAS FINE ON THE WAY HOME. THE VERY NEXT DAY ON MY WAY INTO WORK THE CAR HESITATED WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO SHIFT FROM 3RD GEAR TO 4TH GEAR AND THEN SUDDENLY DOWNSHI...

Nov 13, 2012 Electrical System 134,273 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP ON 10-8-2012 UP IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA AND DROVE IT BACK HOME TO MY HOUSE IN SC. EVERYTHING WAS FINE ON THE WAY HOME. THE VERY NEXT DAY ON MY WAY INTO WORK THE CAR HESITATED WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO SHIFT FROM 3RD GEAR TO 4TH GEAR AND THEN SUDDENLY DOWNSHI...

Nov 13, 2012 Power Train 134,273 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP ON 10-8-2012 UP IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA AND DROVE IT BACK HOME TO MY HOUSE IN SC. EVERYTHING WAS FINE ON THE WAY HOME. THE VERY NEXT DAY ON MY WAY INTO WORK THE CAR HESITATED WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO SHIFT FROM 3RD GEAR TO 4TH GEAR AND THEN SUDDENLY DOWNSHI...

Nov 13, 2012 Electrical System 134,273 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP ON 10-8-2012 UP IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA AND DROVE IT BACK HOME TO MY HOUSE IN SC. EVERYTHING WAS FINE ON THE WAY HOME. THE VERY NEXT DAY ON MY WAY INTO WORK THE CAR HESITATED WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO SHIFT FROM 3RD GEAR TO 4TH GEAR AND THEN SUDDENLY DOWNSHI...

Oct 5, 2012 Air Bags 75,000 mi

A FEW WEEKS AGO, I WENT TO START MY CAR AND ALL THE LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND CAR DIDN'T START. JUMPED THE BATTERY, GOT THE CAR RUNNING; BUT EVER SINCE MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAS STAYED ON AND THE DRIVER'S WINDOW IS SLOW, THE AUTO UP/DOWN FEATURE NOT WORKING, AND IF THE DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN, I CAN'T POP TRU...

Oct 5, 2012 Electrical System 75,000 mi

A FEW WEEKS AGO, I WENT TO START MY CAR AND ALL THE LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND CAR DIDN'T START. JUMPED THE BATTERY, GOT THE CAR RUNNING; BUT EVER SINCE MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAS STAYED ON AND THE DRIVER'S WINDOW IS SLOW, THE AUTO UP/DOWN FEATURE NOT WORKING, AND IF THE DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN, I CAN'T POP TRU...

Oct 5, 2012 Air Bags 75,000 mi

A FEW WEEKS AGO, I WENT TO START MY CAR AND ALL THE LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND CAR DIDN'T START. JUMPED THE BATTERY, GOT THE CAR RUNNING; BUT EVER SINCE MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAS STAYED ON AND THE DRIVER'S WINDOW IS SLOW, THE AUTO UP/DOWN FEATURE NOT WORKING, AND IF THE DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN, I CAN'T POP TRU...

Oct 5, 2012 Electrical System 75,000 mi

A FEW WEEKS AGO, I WENT TO START MY CAR AND ALL THE LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND CAR DIDN'T START. JUMPED THE BATTERY, GOT THE CAR RUNNING; BUT EVER SINCE MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAS STAYED ON AND THE DRIVER'S WINDOW IS SLOW, THE AUTO UP/DOWN FEATURE NOT WORKING, AND IF THE DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN, I CAN'T POP TRU...

Sep 6, 2012 Service Brakes 120,124 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT ALLOW BRAKES TO FULLY ENGAGE. *TR

Sep 6, 2012 Service Brakes 120,124 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT ALLOW BRAKES TO FULLY ENGAGE. *TR

Aug 20, 2012 Power Train 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH AND THE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE DMF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Aug 20, 2012 Power Train 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH AND THE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE DMF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFI...

Aug 14, 2012 Engine 202,000 mi

I TRIED TO PULL ACROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION AND THE ENGINE DIED. IT WAS BUCKING AND KEPT STALLING OUT WHEN I TRIED TO MOVE THE CAR ACROSS TO GET OUT OF ON COMING TRAFFIC. *TR

Aug 14, 2012 Engine 202,000 mi

I TRIED TO PULL ACROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION AND THE ENGINE DIED. IT WAS BUCKING AND KEPT STALLING OUT WHEN I TRIED TO MOVE THE CAR ACROSS TO GET OUT OF ON COMING TRAFFIC. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Engine 75,000 mi

AT ROUGHLY 7500 MILES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT IT TO DEALERSHIP TO CHECK OUT. FOUND OUT THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD JUMPED, OR STRETCHED, RESULTING IN POOR IDLE AND A $2700 ESTIMATE TO REPAIR. LOOKED IF OTHER PEOPLE HAD THIS ISSUE. TIMING CHAIN SHOULD LAST 2-3 TIMES LONGER. SINCE I'M OUT...

Jul 25, 2012 Engine 75,000 mi

AT ROUGHLY 7500 MILES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT IT TO DEALERSHIP TO CHECK OUT. FOUND OUT THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD JUMPED, OR STRETCHED, RESULTING IN POOR IDLE AND A $2700 ESTIMATE TO REPAIR. LOOKED IF OTHER PEOPLE HAD THIS ISSUE. TIMING CHAIN SHOULD LAST 2-3 TIMES LONGER. SINCE I'M OUT...

Jul 17, 2012 Engine 111,500 mi

CAR HAS THROWN A CEL OF P0016. TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER IS SHOT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH CHAINS, GUIDES, AND POSSIBLE VALVES. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH 2005.5 AND 2006 JETTA 2.5 ENGINES. *TR

Jul 17, 2012 Engine 111,500 mi

CAR HAS THROWN A CEL OF P0016. TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER IS SHOT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH CHAINS, GUIDES, AND POSSIBLE VALVES. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH 2005.5 AND 2006 JETTA 2.5 ENGINES. *TR

Jul 12, 2012 Electrical System 105,000 mi

WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, TRUNK AND FUEL DOOR RELEASE AND AIRBAGS NON-FUNCTIONING DUE TO WIRING HARNESS LOCATED IN DRIVERS DOOR. FOUND OUT THERE IS ISSUE CONCERNING THE LENGTH OF THE HARNESS THAT CAUSES WIRES TO BREAK OVER TIME. *TR

Jul 12, 2012 Electrical System 105,000 mi

WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, TRUNK AND FUEL DOOR RELEASE AND AIRBAGS NON-FUNCTIONING DUE TO WIRING HARNESS LOCATED IN DRIVERS DOOR. FOUND OUT THERE IS ISSUE CONCERNING THE LENGTH OF THE HARNESS THAT CAUSES WIRES TO BREAK OVER TIME. *TR

Jun 19, 2012 Engine 166,071 mi

2005.5 NEW JETTA TDI DIESEL.CAM SHAFT DEFECT. WORN LOBES AND CYLINDER HEAD DAMAGE. REPLACED TIMING BELT AS WELL. *JS

Jun 19, 2012 Engine 166,071 mi

2005.5 NEW JETTA TDI DIESEL.CAM SHAFT DEFECT. WORN LOBES AND CYLINDER HEAD DAMAGE. REPLACED TIMING BELT AS WELL. *JS

Jun 5, 2012 Electrical System 73,000 mi

THE CAR HAS 83K MILES, SINCE APPROX 1 YEAR AGO (73K MILES) THE LCD MULTIFUCTION DISPLAY IS GETTING DIMMER AND DIMMER UP TO THE POINT THAT SOMETIMES IS ALMOST UNREADABLE AND THE PROBLEM OCCUR ONLY WHEN THE CAR IS EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES. (IN THE MORNING THE LCD BRIGHTNESS IS NORMAL). I DID SOME ...

Jun 5, 2012 Electrical System 73,000 mi

THE CAR HAS 83K MILES, SINCE APPROX 1 YEAR AGO (73K MILES) THE LCD MULTIFUCTION DISPLAY IS GETTING DIMMER AND DIMMER UP TO THE POINT THAT SOMETIMES IS ALMOST UNREADABLE AND THE PROBLEM OCCUR ONLY WHEN THE CAR IS EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES. (IN THE MORNING THE LCD BRIGHTNESS IS NORMAL). I DID SOME ...

May 2, 2012 Power Train 69,577 mi

VEHICLE HAS MANUAL TRANSMISSION, DRIVER SELECTED FIRST GEAR AT AN INTERSECTION, PULLED AWAY FROM LIGHT WHEN IT CHANGED TO GREEN, TRIED TO CHANGE TO SECOND GEAR, HOWEVER GEAR LEVER STUCK IN FIRST GEAR, WOULD NOT MOVE INTO NEUTRAL, LUCKILY DRIVER HAD ENOUGH FORWARD MOMENTUM TO CLEAR INTERSECTION AND R...

May 2, 2012 Power Train 69,577 mi

VEHICLE HAS MANUAL TRANSMISSION, DRIVER SELECTED FIRST GEAR AT AN INTERSECTION, PULLED AWAY FROM LIGHT WHEN IT CHANGED TO GREEN, TRIED TO CHANGE TO SECOND GEAR, HOWEVER GEAR LEVER STUCK IN FIRST GEAR, WOULD NOT MOVE INTO NEUTRAL, LUCKILY DRIVER HAD ENOUGH FORWARD MOMENTUM TO CLEAR INTERSECTION AND R...

Mar 5, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE ENGINE WOULD ALSO MISFIRE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNI...

Mar 5, 2012 Power Train 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE ENGINE WOULD ALSO MISFIRE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNI...

Mar 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE ENGINE WOULD ALSO MISFIRE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNI...

Mar 5, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE ENGINE WOULD ALSO MISFIRE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNI...

Mar 5, 2012 Power Train 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE ENGINE WOULD ALSO MISFIRE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNI...

Mar 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE ENGINE WOULD ALSO MISFIRE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNI...

Feb 29, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,005 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR FAILED AND THE VEHI...

Feb 29, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,005 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR FAILED AND THE VEHI...

Jan 31, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

AT ROUGHLY 6500 MILES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT IT TO DEALERSHIP TO CHECK OUT. FOUND OUT THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD JUMPED, OR STRETCHED, RESULTING IN POOR IDLE AND A $2700 ESTIMATE TO REPAIR. LOOKED IF OTHER PEOPLE HAD THIS ISSUE. TIMING CHAIN SHOULD LAST 2-3 TIMES LONGER. SINCE I'...

Jan 31, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

AT ROUGHLY 6500 MILES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT IT TO DEALERSHIP TO CHECK OUT. FOUND OUT THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD JUMPED, OR STRETCHED, RESULTING IN POOR IDLE AND A $2700 ESTIMATE TO REPAIR. LOOKED IF OTHER PEOPLE HAD THIS ISSUE. TIMING CHAIN SHOULD LAST 2-3 TIMES LONGER. SINCE I'...

Jan 15, 2012 Power Train

AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE GEARS JUMP ERRADICALLY.

Jan 15, 2012 Unknown Or Other

AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE GEARS JUMP ERRADICALLY.

Jan 15, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE GEARS JUMP ERRADICALLY.

Jan 15, 2012 Power Train

AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE GEARS JUMP ERRADICALLY.

Jan 15, 2012 Unknown Or Other

AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE GEARS JUMP ERRADICALLY.

Jan 15, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE GEARS JUMP ERRADICALLY.

Jan 3, 2012 Structure

THE TRUNK LATCH IS EASILY DEFECTIVE CAUSING INABILITY TO SHUT TRUNK OR OPENING OF TRUNK WHILE DRIVING. SEARCH FORUMS ONLINE AND YOU WILL SEE PLENTY OF HITS AS A RECURRING PROBLEM. OURS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED A SECOND TIME AND HAS OPENED WHILE ON THE ROAD. THANKFULLY THE TRUNK WAS EMPTY AND NOTHING FLE...

Jan 3, 2012 Structure

THE TRUNK LATCH IS EASILY DEFECTIVE CAUSING INABILITY TO SHUT TRUNK OR OPENING OF TRUNK WHILE DRIVING. SEARCH FORUMS ONLINE AND YOU WILL SEE PLENTY OF HITS AS A RECURRING PROBLEM. OURS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED A SECOND TIME AND HAS OPENED WHILE ON THE ROAD. THANKFULLY THE TRUNK WAS EMPTY AND NOTHING FLE...

Nov 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

DRIVING MY DAUGHTER HOME FROM SCHOOL, HOT COOLANT STARTED SPEWING INTO WHERE HER FEET REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

Nov 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 115,000 mi

DRIVING MY DAUGHTER HOME FROM SCHOOL, HOT COOLANT STARTED SPEWING INTO WHERE HER FEET REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

Nov 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

AS EMPHASIS BY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS CAR (HTTP://FORUMS.VWVORTEX.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?5457990-CLASS-ACTION-AGAINST-VW-FOR-TIMING-CHAIN-PROBLEM), VOLKSWAGEN DESIGNED A FLAWED SYSTEM WHICH ALLOWS THE TIMING CHAIN TO FAIL PRE-MATURELY. IN FACT, DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THIS MOTOR, A TIMING CHAIN FAILURE WILL ...

Nov 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

AS EMPHASIS BY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS CAR (HTTP://FORUMS.VWVORTEX.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?5457990-CLASS-ACTION-AGAINST-VW-FOR-TIMING-CHAIN-PROBLEM), VOLKSWAGEN DESIGNED A FLAWED SYSTEM WHICH ALLOWS THE TIMING CHAIN TO FAIL PRE-MATURELY. IN FACT, DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THIS MOTOR, A TIMING CHAIN FAILURE WILL ...

Nov 14, 2011 Unknown Or Other 118,000 mi

THE CAR INTERIOR HAS A CRAYON SMELL MOST NOTICEABLE ON HOT DAYS. I AM CONCERNED THAT I AM BREATHING IN POSSIBLY TOXIC FUMES FROM THE EVAPORATION OF CHEMICALS THAT WERE USED WHEN THE CAR WAS BUILT. AFTER TYPING INTO GOOGLE ONLY THE 2 WORDS "CRAYON SMELL" I GET MANY MANY HITS FOR VW CARS THAT HAVE THE...

Nov 14, 2011 Structure 118,000 mi

THE CAR INTERIOR HAS A CRAYON SMELL MOST NOTICEABLE ON HOT DAYS. I AM CONCERNED THAT I AM BREATHING IN POSSIBLY TOXIC FUMES FROM THE EVAPORATION OF CHEMICALS THAT WERE USED WHEN THE CAR WAS BUILT. AFTER TYPING INTO GOOGLE ONLY THE 2 WORDS "CRAYON SMELL" I GET MANY MANY HITS FOR VW CARS THAT HAVE THE...

Nov 14, 2011 Unknown Or Other 118,000 mi

THE CAR INTERIOR HAS A CRAYON SMELL MOST NOTICEABLE ON HOT DAYS. I AM CONCERNED THAT I AM BREATHING IN POSSIBLY TOXIC FUMES FROM THE EVAPORATION OF CHEMICALS THAT WERE USED WHEN THE CAR WAS BUILT. AFTER TYPING INTO GOOGLE ONLY THE 2 WORDS "CRAYON SMELL" I GET MANY MANY HITS FOR VW CARS THAT HAVE THE...

Nov 14, 2011 Structure 118,000 mi

THE CAR INTERIOR HAS A CRAYON SMELL MOST NOTICEABLE ON HOT DAYS. I AM CONCERNED THAT I AM BREATHING IN POSSIBLY TOXIC FUMES FROM THE EVAPORATION OF CHEMICALS THAT WERE USED WHEN THE CAR WAS BUILT. AFTER TYPING INTO GOOGLE ONLY THE 2 WORDS "CRAYON SMELL" I GET MANY MANY HITS FOR VW CARS THAT HAVE THE...

Nov 3, 2011 Power Train 118,000 mi

2005 .5 MODEL YEAR VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI (TURBODIESEL) WITH AUTOMATIC (DSG) TRANSMISSION. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING CAR, THE TRANSMISSION WILL FOR NO REASON SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, AND ALL TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHTS 'PRNDS' WILL FLASH SIMULTANEOUSLY. SO FAR, IF ENGINE IS SHUT OFF AND T...

Nov 3, 2011 Power Train 118,000 mi

2005 .5 MODEL YEAR VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI (TURBODIESEL) WITH AUTOMATIC (DSG) TRANSMISSION. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING CAR, THE TRANSMISSION WILL FOR NO REASON SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, AND ALL TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHTS 'PRNDS' WILL FLASH SIMULTANEOUSLY. SO FAR, IF ENGINE IS SHUT OFF AND T...

Oct 19, 2011 Power Train 128,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WON'T SHIFT FROM SECOND TO FIRST. OR FIRST TO SECOND. IF ENGINE IS VERY HOT IT WILL MOST TIMES BUT NOT AT ALL IF COLD OR WARM. *TR

Oct 19, 2011 Power Train 128,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WON'T SHIFT FROM SECOND TO FIRST. OR FIRST TO SECOND. IF ENGINE IS VERY HOT IT WILL MOST TIMES BUT NOT AT ALL IF COLD OR WARM. *TR

Oct 13, 2011 Power Train 86,500 mi

3 OCT 2011: THIS VEHICLE'S FLYWHEEL ASSY FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 85,000 MILES. FORTUNATELY, THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE I WAS AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED IN A NON-CONGESTED AREA. AFTER THE EVENT, I HAVE COME TO REALIZE THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON DSG TRANSMISSIONS AS INSTALLED ON A VARIETY OF VW ...

Oct 13, 2011 Power Train 86,500 mi

3 OCT 2011: THIS VEHICLE'S FLYWHEEL ASSY FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 85,000 MILES. FORTUNATELY, THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE I WAS AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED IN A NON-CONGESTED AREA. AFTER THE EVENT, I HAVE COME TO REALIZE THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON DSG TRANSMISSIONS AS INSTALLED ON A VARIETY OF VW ...

Oct 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,590 mi

2005.5 VW JETTA, 2.5L 5 CYL ENGINE. CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES. VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS LIT STEADY, NOT FLASHING. STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND WAS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN SPEED. PULLED OFF ROAD AND IDLE WAS V...

Oct 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,590 mi

2005.5 VW JETTA, 2.5L 5 CYL ENGINE. CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES. VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS LIT STEADY, NOT FLASHING. STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND WAS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN SPEED. PULLED OFF ROAD AND IDLE WAS V...

Sep 28, 2011 Visibility 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE POWER WINDOWS AND TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT BOTH A WIR...

Sep 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE POWER WINDOWS AND TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT BOTH A WIR...

Sep 28, 2011 Visibility 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE POWER WINDOWS AND TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT BOTH A WIR...

Sep 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE POWER WINDOWS AND TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT BOTH A WIR...

Sep 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

CAMSHAFT FAILURE CAUSING ALL ASSOCIATED/CONNECTING PARTS TO ALSO FAIL. NEVER DEVIATED FROM SPECIFIED MANUFACTURES REQUIRED OIL (505.01). THIS APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM, THAT IS COMMON ON ALL THESE DIESEL ENGINES (BRM), OF WHICH THE MANUFACTURE WILL NOT CORRECT AND THE OWNER IS REQUIRED TO COR...

Sep 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,000 mi

CAMSHAFT FAILURE CAUSING ALL ASSOCIATED/CONNECTING PARTS TO ALSO FAIL. NEVER DEVIATED FROM SPECIFIED MANUFACTURES REQUIRED OIL (505.01). THIS APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM, THAT IS COMMON ON ALL THESE DIESEL ENGINES (BRM), OF WHICH THE MANUFACTURE WILL NOT CORRECT AND THE OWNER IS REQUIRED TO COR...

Aug 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,543 mi

OWN A 2005 VW JETTA, BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP TODAY WITH 106K MILES ON IT AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING THE TIMING CHAIN HAS JUMPED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM, SO WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL. *TR

Aug 23, 2011 Equipment 106,543 mi

OWN A 2005 VW JETTA, BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP TODAY WITH 106K MILES ON IT AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING THE TIMING CHAIN HAS JUMPED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM, SO WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL. *TR

Aug 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,543 mi

OWN A 2005 VW JETTA, BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP TODAY WITH 106K MILES ON IT AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING THE TIMING CHAIN HAS JUMPED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM, SO WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL. *TR

Aug 23, 2011 Equipment 106,543 mi

OWN A 2005 VW JETTA, BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP TODAY WITH 106K MILES ON IT AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING THE TIMING CHAIN HAS JUMPED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM, SO WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL. *TR

Aug 12, 2011 Equipment Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A BURNING WAX ODOR EMITTING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE CARPET. THE ODOR RETURNED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRE...

Aug 12, 2011 Equipment Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A BURNING WAX ODOR EMITTING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE CARPET. THE ODOR RETURNED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRE...

Jul 17, 2011 Electrical System Crash 196,000 mi

FRONT END CRASH INTO A STOPPED VEHICLE ON COUNTY HIGHWAY. APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH TO 40 MPH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY INSURANCE PROVIDER. SEAT BELT STRAINING UPON BODY, THAT TOOK FULL FORCE OF STOP NO OTHER ABSORPTION OF IMPACT ENERGY. VEHICLE KEPT ENERGIZED EVEN AT THE SAL...

Jul 17, 2011 Air Bags Crash 196,000 mi

FRONT END CRASH INTO A STOPPED VEHICLE ON COUNTY HIGHWAY. APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH TO 40 MPH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY INSURANCE PROVIDER. SEAT BELT STRAINING UPON BODY, THAT TOOK FULL FORCE OF STOP NO OTHER ABSORPTION OF IMPACT ENERGY. VEHICLE KEPT ENERGIZED EVEN AT THE SAL...

Jul 17, 2011 Electrical System Crash 196,000 mi

FRONT END CRASH INTO A STOPPED VEHICLE ON COUNTY HIGHWAY. APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH TO 40 MPH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY INSURANCE PROVIDER. SEAT BELT STRAINING UPON BODY, THAT TOOK FULL FORCE OF STOP NO OTHER ABSORPTION OF IMPACT ENERGY. VEHICLE KEPT ENERGIZED EVEN AT THE SAL...

Jul 17, 2011 Air Bags Crash 196,000 mi

FRONT END CRASH INTO A STOPPED VEHICLE ON COUNTY HIGHWAY. APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH TO 40 MPH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY INSURANCE PROVIDER. SEAT BELT STRAINING UPON BODY, THAT TOOK FULL FORCE OF STOP NO OTHER ABSORPTION OF IMPACT ENERGY. VEHICLE KEPT ENERGIZED EVEN AT THE SAL...

Jul 10, 2011 Electrical System 65,500 mi

WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN THE BODY AND THE DOORS FLEXES DURING OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE DOOR. THE WIRE COATING BECOMES BRITTLE WITH AGE AND CRACKS CAUSING STRESS POINTS IN THE WIRE LEADING TO BREAKAGE OF 1 OR MORE WIRES IN THE HARNESS LEADING TO INOPERABLE CONTROLS AND ELECTRONICS IN THE DOOR, POSSIB...

Jul 10, 2011 Electrical System 65,500 mi

WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN THE BODY AND THE DOORS FLEXES DURING OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE DOOR. THE WIRE COATING BECOMES BRITTLE WITH AGE AND CRACKS CAUSING STRESS POINTS IN THE WIRE LEADING TO BREAKAGE OF 1 OR MORE WIRES IN THE HARNESS LEADING TO INOPERABLE CONTROLS AND ELECTRONICS IN THE DOOR, POSSIB...

Jul 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE RETURNING HOME AFTER SHOPPING. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. DIAGNOSIS WAS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ENGINE DUE TO A TIMING CHAIN JUMP ON A 72K MILE, 2.5 LITER, 2005 VW JETTA TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. *TR

Jul 6, 2011 Power Train 72,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE RETURNING HOME AFTER SHOPPING. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. DIAGNOSIS WAS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ENGINE DUE TO A TIMING CHAIN JUMP ON A 72K MILE, 2.5 LITER, 2005 VW JETTA TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. *TR

Jul 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE RETURNING HOME AFTER SHOPPING. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. DIAGNOSIS WAS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ENGINE DUE TO A TIMING CHAIN JUMP ON A 72K MILE, 2.5 LITER, 2005 VW JETTA TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. *TR

Jul 6, 2011 Power Train 72,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE RETURNING HOME AFTER SHOPPING. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. DIAGNOSIS WAS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ENGINE DUE TO A TIMING CHAIN JUMP ON A 72K MILE, 2.5 LITER, 2005 VW JETTA TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. *TR

Jun 29, 2011 Steering 201,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT ADDED POWER STEERING FLUID TO THE VEHICLE BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED TH...

Jun 29, 2011 Steering 201,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT ADDED POWER STEERING FLUID TO THE VEHICLE BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED TH...

Jun 16, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 NEW JETTA AND AT AROUND 60,000 MILES IT SHIFTS HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. IT ALSO DOWNSHIFTS ABRUPTLY. THE HARD JERKING SCARES ME WHEN DRIVING BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. AT SOME POINT VW HAS TO REALIZE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. I GOT THE RECALL LETTER ...

Jun 16, 2011 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 NEW JETTA AND AT AROUND 60,000 MILES IT SHIFTS HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. IT ALSO DOWNSHIFTS ABRUPTLY. THE HARD JERKING SCARES ME WHEN DRIVING BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. AT SOME POINT VW HAS TO REALIZE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. I GOT THE RECALL LETTER ...

Jun 7, 2011 Power Train 71,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 NEW JETTA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN JULY OF 2010. IT CURRENTLY HAS 72,000 MILES. 3 ISSUES. ONE, WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED UP, A CLANGING NOISE OCCURS AND LASTS FOR APPROX 30 SECONDS, THEN IT SOUNDS LIKE A VENT CLOSES AND THE SOUND GOES AWAY. TWO, THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT ...

Jun 7, 2011 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 NEW JETTA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN JULY OF 2010. IT CURRENTLY HAS 72,000 MILES. 3 ISSUES. ONE, WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED UP, A CLANGING NOISE OCCURS AND LASTS FOR APPROX 30 SECONDS, THEN IT SOUNDS LIKE A VENT CLOSES AND THE SOUND GOES AWAY. TWO, THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT ...

Jun 7, 2011 Power Train 71,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 NEW JETTA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN JULY OF 2010. IT CURRENTLY HAS 72,000 MILES. 3 ISSUES. ONE, WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED UP, A CLANGING NOISE OCCURS AND LASTS FOR APPROX 30 SECONDS, THEN IT SOUNDS LIKE A VENT CLOSES AND THE SOUND GOES AWAY. TWO, THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT ...

Jun 7, 2011 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 NEW JETTA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN JULY OF 2010. IT CURRENTLY HAS 72,000 MILES. 3 ISSUES. ONE, WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED UP, A CLANGING NOISE OCCURS AND LASTS FOR APPROX 30 SECONDS, THEN IT SOUNDS LIKE A VENT CLOSES AND THE SOUND GOES AWAY. TWO, THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT ...

Jun 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

COILPACK FAILURE CAUSES THE CAR TO DECELERATE AND SPUTTER, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT STARTS TO RAIN. VOLKSWAGEN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM SINCE 2001. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF COMMENTS ON THIS DEFECT YET THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. *TR

Jun 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

COILPACK FAILURE CAUSES THE CAR TO DECELERATE AND SPUTTER, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT STARTS TO RAIN. VOLKSWAGEN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM SINCE 2001. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF COMMENTS ON THIS DEFECT YET THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. *TR

May 19, 2011 Power Train 102,000 mi

HARD SHIFTING, IT HARD SHIFTS AND IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE VALVE BODY BUT VOLKSWAGEN DOES NOT WANT TO PAY FOR IT BECAUSE IT IS A FEW MILES OVER THE 100,000 MILE WARRANTY WHEN I HAVE READ MANY THINGS SAYING THAT VOLKSWAGEN WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VALVE BODY. *TR

May 19, 2011 Power Train 102,000 mi

HARD SHIFTING, IT HARD SHIFTS AND IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE VALVE BODY BUT VOLKSWAGEN DOES NOT WANT TO PAY FOR IT BECAUSE IT IS A FEW MILES OVER THE 100,000 MILE WARRANTY WHEN I HAVE READ MANY THINGS SAYING THAT VOLKSWAGEN WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VALVE BODY. *TR

May 3, 2011 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

NOXIOUS ODOR FROM CARPET UNDERLAYMENT. CAUSES HEADACHES AND ODOR TO BE ABSORBED INTO CLOTHING, SKIN, SEATS, ETC. VW WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM, NOR DISCLOSE THE MATERIAL USED AND IF IT IS OFF-GASSING ANY HAZARDOUS FUMES. *TR

May 3, 2011 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

NOXIOUS ODOR FROM CARPET UNDERLAYMENT. CAUSES HEADACHES AND ODOR TO BE ABSORBED INTO CLOTHING, SKIN, SEATS, ETC. VW WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM, NOR DISCLOSE THE MATERIAL USED AND IF IT IS OFF-GASSING ANY HAZARDOUS FUMES. *TR

Apr 7, 2011 Unknown Or Other 92,000 mi

JETTA 2005.5 SEDAN (AUTOMATIC) HARD SHIFTED BETWEEN 2ND & 3TH GEARS, DISPLAYING SHUDDERING AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION IN TRAFFIC. SINCE OCTOBER 2010 HARD SHIFTING HAS CONTINUED DAILY AND FREQUENCY OF SHIFTING HESITATION ISSUE HAS WORSENED. HARD SHIFTING WITH HESITATION UP BETWEEN 3TH AND 4T...

Apr 7, 2011 Power Train 92,000 mi

JETTA 2005.5 SEDAN (AUTOMATIC) HARD SHIFTED BETWEEN 2ND & 3TH GEARS, DISPLAYING SHUDDERING AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION IN TRAFFIC. SINCE OCTOBER 2010 HARD SHIFTING HAS CONTINUED DAILY AND FREQUENCY OF SHIFTING HESITATION ISSUE HAS WORSENED. HARD SHIFTING WITH HESITATION UP BETWEEN 3TH AND 4T...

Apr 7, 2011 Unknown Or Other 92,000 mi

JETTA 2005.5 SEDAN (AUTOMATIC) HARD SHIFTED BETWEEN 2ND & 3TH GEARS, DISPLAYING SHUDDERING AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION IN TRAFFIC. SINCE OCTOBER 2010 HARD SHIFTING HAS CONTINUED DAILY AND FREQUENCY OF SHIFTING HESITATION ISSUE HAS WORSENED. HARD SHIFTING WITH HESITATION UP BETWEEN 3TH AND 4T...

Apr 7, 2011 Power Train 92,000 mi

JETTA 2005.5 SEDAN (AUTOMATIC) HARD SHIFTED BETWEEN 2ND & 3TH GEARS, DISPLAYING SHUDDERING AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION IN TRAFFIC. SINCE OCTOBER 2010 HARD SHIFTING HAS CONTINUED DAILY AND FREQUENCY OF SHIFTING HESITATION ISSUE HAS WORSENED. HARD SHIFTING WITH HESITATION UP BETWEEN 3TH AND 4T...

Mar 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE HANDLES OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR & DRIVER'S SIDE BACK PASSENGER DOOR DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IT APPEARS THAT THE CYLINDER INSIDE THE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK THE HANDLE IN PLACE SO THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. I HAVE TO ROTATE THE CYLINDER WITH MY FINGERS ALONG WITH PUSHING THE DOOR HANDLE INTO PLACE...

Mar 22, 2011 Structure 70,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE HANDLES OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR & DRIVER'S SIDE BACK PASSENGER DOOR DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IT APPEARS THAT THE CYLINDER INSIDE THE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK THE HANDLE IN PLACE SO THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. I HAVE TO ROTATE THE CYLINDER WITH MY FINGERS ALONG WITH PUSHING THE DOOR HANDLE INTO PLACE...

Mar 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE HANDLES OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR & DRIVER'S SIDE BACK PASSENGER DOOR DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IT APPEARS THAT THE CYLINDER INSIDE THE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK THE HANDLE IN PLACE SO THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. I HAVE TO ROTATE THE CYLINDER WITH MY FINGERS ALONG WITH PUSHING THE DOOR HANDLE INTO PLACE...

Mar 22, 2011 Structure 70,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE HANDLES OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR & DRIVER'S SIDE BACK PASSENGER DOOR DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IT APPEARS THAT THE CYLINDER INSIDE THE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK THE HANDLE IN PLACE SO THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE. I HAVE TO ROTATE THE CYLINDER WITH MY FINGERS ALONG WITH PUSHING THE DOOR HANDLE INTO PLACE...

Feb 12, 2011 Power Train 81,000 mi

VW JETTA 2.5L 2005 OUT OF THE BLUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 81,000 MILES. RANDOM MISFIRE AND VACUUM LEAK CODES. TURN OUT TO BE TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED CAUSING THE PROBLEM COST $2000 TO FIX. *TR

Feb 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

VW JETTA 2.5L 2005 OUT OF THE BLUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 81,000 MILES. RANDOM MISFIRE AND VACUUM LEAK CODES. TURN OUT TO BE TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED CAUSING THE PROBLEM COST $2000 TO FIX. *TR

Feb 12, 2011 Power Train 81,000 mi

VW JETTA 2.5L 2005 OUT OF THE BLUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 81,000 MILES. RANDOM MISFIRE AND VACUUM LEAK CODES. TURN OUT TO BE TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED CAUSING THE PROBLEM COST $2000 TO FIX. *TR

Feb 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

VW JETTA 2.5L 2005 OUT OF THE BLUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 81,000 MILES. RANDOM MISFIRE AND VACUUM LEAK CODES. TURN OUT TO BE TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED CAUSING THE PROBLEM COST $2000 TO FIX. *TR

Feb 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,236 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER DECELERATING THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VALVE COVER DIAPHRAGM, COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND CRANK SHA...

Feb 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,236 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER DECELERATING THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VALVE COVER DIAPHRAGM, COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND CRANK SHA...

Feb 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE ENGINE WHILE DECELERATING FROM ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TIMING CHAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAI...

Feb 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE ENGINE WHILE DECELERATING FROM ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TIMING CHAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAI...

Feb 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE BATTERY BLEW UP UNDER THE HOOD. TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD IT JUMPED TIMING TOOLS AND PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED THIS TOOK THREE MONTHS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING TH...

Feb 5, 2011 Power Train 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE BATTERY BLEW UP UNDER THE HOOD. TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD IT JUMPED TIMING TOOLS AND PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED THIS TOOK THREE MONTHS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING TH...

Feb 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE BATTERY BLEW UP UNDER THE HOOD. TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD IT JUMPED TIMING TOOLS AND PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED THIS TOOK THREE MONTHS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING TH...

Feb 5, 2011 Power Train 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE BATTERY BLEW UP UNDER THE HOOD. TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD IT JUMPED TIMING TOOLS AND PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED THIS TOOK THREE MONTHS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING TH...

Feb 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND PROVIDED NO FURTHER ...

Feb 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND PROVIDED NO FURTHER ...

Jan 25, 2011 Power Train 125,000 mi

2005 JETTA GLI - THE TRANSMISSION STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF AN OIL SENSOR IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION STOP WORKING COMPLETELY AND WILL STOP WORKING IN THE ROAD AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I REPORTED TO VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY SAID IT WAS TOO BAD YOU NEED TO FIX IT. NEED YOUR HELP ON THIS MATT...

Jan 25, 2011 Power Train 125,000 mi

2005 JETTA GLI - THE TRANSMISSION STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF AN OIL SENSOR IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION STOP WORKING COMPLETELY AND WILL STOP WORKING IN THE ROAD AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I REPORTED TO VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY SAID IT WAS TOO BAD YOU NEED TO FIX IT. NEED YOUR HELP ON THIS MATT...

Jan 15, 2011 Unknown Or Other 76,000 mi

HELLO, I AM WRITING IN HOPES THAT YOU WILL HELP REGARDING A DEFECT IN THIS 2005/2006 JETTA VW MODEL. I HAVE COMPLETED MUCH MY RESEARCH ON LINE AND IT MADE ME ANXIOUS TO SEE MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME SITUATION. I AM ASKING THAT YOU HELP IN THIS MATTER. I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO CONTACT...

Jan 15, 2011 Unknown Or Other 76,000 mi

HELLO, I AM WRITING IN HOPES THAT YOU WILL HELP REGARDING A DEFECT IN THIS 2005/2006 JETTA VW MODEL. I HAVE COMPLETED MUCH MY RESEARCH ON LINE AND IT MADE ME ANXIOUS TO SEE MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME SITUATION. I AM ASKING THAT YOU HELP IN THIS MATTER. I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO CONTACT...

Dec 22, 2010 Power Train 160,000 mi

HARD SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AND FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. PROBLEM CAUSES CAR TO VIOLENTLY JERK AND POSES A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE OR STOP. *TR

Dec 22, 2010 Power Train 160,000 mi

HARD SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AND FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. PROBLEM CAUSES CAR TO VIOLENTLY JERK AND POSES A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE OR STOP. *TR

Dec 20, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE BOLTS FROM THE DRIVESHAFT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE LOOSE. THE ENGINE WAS ON BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFE...

Dec 20, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE BOLTS FROM THE DRIVESHAFT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE LOOSE. THE ENGINE WAS ON BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFE...

Dec 15, 2010 Power Train 80 mi

THERE IS A LONG RUNNING ISSUE WITH THE 2005 1/2 VW JETTA V TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE TRANS GETS HOT SITTING IN TRAFFIC. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR OR SHIFTS VERY HARD OR WILL NOT SHIFT AT ALL AND MAY CAUSE A REAR END ACCIDENT AS THE...

Dec 15, 2010 Power Train 80 mi

THERE IS A LONG RUNNING ISSUE WITH THE 2005 1/2 VW JETTA V TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE TRANS GETS HOT SITTING IN TRAFFIC. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR OR SHIFTS VERY HARD OR WILL NOT SHIFT AT ALL AND MAY CAUSE A REAR END ACCIDENT AS THE...

Nov 15, 2010 Power Train 120,583 mi

WE RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (THE NEWER DESIGN ALSO COINCIDED 2005.5) FROM A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL IN MARCH 2010. WE NOTICED THERE WAS A SLIGHT PROBLEM WITH SHIFTING GEARS THAT CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. IN JUNE 2010 WE TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND DISCUSSED THE PROBLEM. THE...

Nov 15, 2010 Power Train 120,583 mi

WE RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (THE NEWER DESIGN ALSO COINCIDED 2005.5) FROM A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL IN MARCH 2010. WE NOTICED THERE WAS A SLIGHT PROBLEM WITH SHIFTING GEARS THAT CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. IN JUNE 2010 WE TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND DISCUSSED THE PROBLEM. THE...

Nov 10, 2010 Exterior Lighting 77,740 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE LIGHT WAS DEFECTIVE; WHEN HE WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, IT WOULD STAY ON. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THERE WAS ALSO A RIGHT REAR BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Nov 10, 2010 Exterior Lighting 77,740 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE LIGHT WAS DEFECTIVE; WHEN HE WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, IT WOULD STAY ON. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THERE WAS ALSO A RIGHT REAR BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Sep 28, 2010 Electrical System Fire 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING THAT EXTENDED FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER BURNED, CAUSING THE BATTERY'S INABILITY TO HOLD A CHARGE AND THE ENGINE'S INABILITY TO START SUCCESSFULLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE T...

Sep 28, 2010 Electrical System Fire 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING THAT EXTENDED FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER BURNED, CAUSING THE BATTERY'S INABILITY TO HOLD A CHARGE AND THE ENGINE'S INABILITY TO START SUCCESSFULLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE T...

Sep 28, 2010 Electrical System Fire 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING THAT EXTENDED FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER BURNED, CAUSING THE BATTERY'S INABILITY TO HOLD A CHARGE AND THE ENGINE'S INABILITY TO START SUCCESSFULLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE T...

Sep 28, 2010 Electrical System Fire 67,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING THAT EXTENDED FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER BURNED, CAUSING THE BATTERY'S INABILITY TO HOLD A CHARGE AND THE ENGINE'S INABILITY TO START SUCCESSFULLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE T...

Sep 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

2005.5 NEW JETTA 60,000 MILES AND THE TIMING CHAIN HAS SLIPPED TEETH AND THROWN THE ENGINE OUT OF TIME. NEW TIMING CHAIN FROM DEALER IS BETWEEN $4700-$5600. ALL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE WAS DONE AT THE DEALER. FROM INTERNET SEARCHES IT APPEARS THIS IS A GROWING PROBLEM ON EARLY MODEL YEARS. THE D...

Sep 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

2005.5 NEW JETTA 60,000 MILES AND THE TIMING CHAIN HAS SLIPPED TEETH AND THROWN THE ENGINE OUT OF TIME. NEW TIMING CHAIN FROM DEALER IS BETWEEN $4700-$5600. ALL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE WAS DONE AT THE DEALER. FROM INTERNET SEARCHES IT APPEARS THIS IS A GROWING PROBLEM ON EARLY MODEL YEARS. THE D...

Jul 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED INTO INCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AND WHEN APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE IDENTICAL FAILURE RECURR...

Jul 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED INTO INCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AND WHEN APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE IDENTICAL FAILURE RECURR...

Jul 7, 2010 Power Train 108,000 mi

WHEN SITTING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD IN AND OUT OF THE SHIFTING SEQUENCE. WHEN THAT HAPPENS THE TRANSMISSION WILL TAKE A FEW SECONDS TO SHIFT INTO GEAR AND THUMP VERY HARD. AFTER CALLING A VW DEALERSHIP, I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE NEW J...

Jul 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT CAR I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM (SOUNDED LIKE) ENGINE. I ALSO NOTICED CAR NOT CHANGING GEARS SMOOTHLY. FELT AS IF IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME SHIFTING ESPECIALLY UP HILL, I TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD THIS IS JUST HOW A VW SHIFTS AND SOUNDS. I TOLD THEM I DID NOT NOTICE IT WH...

Jul 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT CAR I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM (SOUNDED LIKE) ENGINE. I ALSO NOTICED CAR NOT CHANGING GEARS SMOOTHLY. FELT AS IF IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME SHIFTING ESPECIALLY UP HILL, I TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD THIS IS JUST HOW A VW SHIFTS AND SOUNDS. I TOLD THEM I DID NOT NOTICE IT WH...

Jul 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT CAR I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM (SOUNDED LIKE) ENGINE. I ALSO NOTICED CAR NOT CHANGING GEARS SMOOTHLY. FELT AS IF IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME SHIFTING ESPECIALLY UP HILL, I TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD THIS IS JUST HOW A VW SHIFTS AND SOUNDS. I TOLD THEM I DID NOT NOTICE IT WH...

Jul 7, 2010 Unknown Or Other

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT CAR I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM (SOUNDED LIKE) ENGINE. I ALSO NOTICED CAR NOT CHANGING GEARS SMOOTHLY. FELT AS IF IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME SHIFTING ESPECIALLY UP HILL, I TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD THIS IS JUST HOW A VW SHIFTS AND SOUNDS. I TOLD THEM I DID NOT NOTICE IT WH...

Jul 7, 2010 Power Train 108,000 mi

WHEN SITTING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD IN AND OUT OF THE SHIFTING SEQUENCE. WHEN THAT HAPPENS THE TRANSMISSION WILL TAKE A FEW SECONDS TO SHIFT INTO GEAR AND THUMP VERY HARD. AFTER CALLING A VW DEALERSHIP, I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE NEW J...

Jul 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT CAR I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM (SOUNDED LIKE) ENGINE. I ALSO NOTICED CAR NOT CHANGING GEARS SMOOTHLY. FELT AS IF IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME SHIFTING ESPECIALLY UP HILL, I TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD THIS IS JUST HOW A VW SHIFTS AND SOUNDS. I TOLD THEM I DID NOT NOTICE IT WH...

Jul 7, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT CAR I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM (SOUNDED LIKE) ENGINE. I ALSO NOTICED CAR NOT CHANGING GEARS SMOOTHLY. FELT AS IF IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME SHIFTING ESPECIALLY UP HILL, I TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD THIS IS JUST HOW A VW SHIFTS AND SOUNDS. I TOLD THEM I DID NOT NOTICE IT WH...

Jul 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT CAR I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM (SOUNDED LIKE) ENGINE. I ALSO NOTICED CAR NOT CHANGING GEARS SMOOTHLY. FELT AS IF IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME SHIFTING ESPECIALLY UP HILL, I TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD THIS IS JUST HOW A VW SHIFTS AND SOUNDS. I TOLD THEM I DID NOT NOTICE IT WH...

Jul 7, 2010 Unknown Or Other

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT CAR I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM (SOUNDED LIKE) ENGINE. I ALSO NOTICED CAR NOT CHANGING GEARS SMOOTHLY. FELT AS IF IT WAS HAVING A HARD TIME SHIFTING ESPECIALLY UP HILL, I TOOK THE CAR IN AND WAS TOLD THIS IS JUST HOW A VW SHIFTS AND SOUNDS. I TOLD THEM I DID NOT NOTICE IT WH...

Apr 22, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

WHEN I AM DRIVING AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP MY CAR DOES A SUDDEN JERK. WHEN ACCELERATE MY CAR ALSO JERKS WHEN I STEP ON MY GAS PEDAL. *TR

Apr 22, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

WHEN I AM DRIVING AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP MY CAR DOES A SUDDEN JERK. WHEN ACCELERATE MY CAR ALSO JERKS WHEN I STEP ON MY GAS PEDAL. *TR

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 108,000 mi

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN - ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND NOTICED SLIPPAGE AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION FROM FULL STOP. REPEATED RESULTS FROM REPAIR SHOP VISITS FOUND NO PROBLEM, WAS TOLD THIS WAS "NORMAL"... THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HWY SPEED. A LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE...

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 108,000 mi

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN - ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND NOTICED SLIPPAGE AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION FROM FULL STOP. REPEATED RESULTS FROM REPAIR SHOP VISITS FOUND NO PROBLEM, WAS TOLD THIS WAS "NORMAL"... THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HWY SPEED. A LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE...

Mar 19, 2010 Air Bags Crash 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS WITH THE LEVEL OF IMPACT SUSTAINED DURING THE CRASH. THE ENTIRE AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH...

Mar 19, 2010 Air Bags Crash 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS WITH THE LEVEL OF IMPACT SUSTAINED DURING THE CRASH. THE ENTIRE AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH...

Mar 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THE ENGINE SEIZED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO ENGINE LIGHTS, NO LOSS OF OIL. THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY THE ENGINE SEIZED. THEY REMOVED STARTER, REMOVED OIL PAN COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I CAME TO A STOP AND STOPPED THE CAR FOR 5 MINUTES AND IT WOULD NO LONGER RUN. THIS CO...

Mar 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THE ENGINE SEIZED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO ENGINE LIGHTS, NO LOSS OF OIL. THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY THE ENGINE SEIZED. THEY REMOVED STARTER, REMOVED OIL PAN COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I CAME TO A STOP AND STOPPED THE CAR FOR 5 MINUTES AND IT WOULD NO LONGER RUN. THIS CO...

Feb 10, 2010 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG PROBLEMS ON 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. DEFECTIVE CONNECTIONS UNDER ALL SEATS WHICH BREAK FROM RANDOM MOVEMENT OF SEATING AREA RESULTING IN A NONFUNCTIONAL AIR BAG FOR THAT PASSENGER. THIS CAUSES A DEFAULT CODE AND BLOCKS ANY AIR BAG FROM FUNCTIONING. ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE A CRASH RESU...

Feb 10, 2010 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG PROBLEMS ON 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. DEFECTIVE CONNECTIONS UNDER ALL SEATS WHICH BREAK FROM RANDOM MOVEMENT OF SEATING AREA RESULTING IN A NONFUNCTIONAL AIR BAG FOR THAT PASSENGER. THIS CAUSES A DEFAULT CODE AND BLOCKS ANY AIR BAG FROM FUNCTIONING. ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE A CRASH RESU...

Feb 4, 2010 Air Bags 47,600 mi

2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW WIRING HARNESS IN PASSENGER SIDE SEAT. NECESSARY TO REPLACE WIRING HARNESS TO INSURE CORRECT OPERATION OF AIRBAGS IN CAR. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Air Bags 47,600 mi

2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW WIRING HARNESS IN PASSENGER SIDE SEAT. NECESSARY TO REPLACE WIRING HARNESS TO INSURE CORRECT OPERATION OF AIRBAGS IN CAR. *TR

Jan 27, 2010 Electrical System Fire 105,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION AND FIRE... RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ACTIVATED WITHOUT SWITCH BEING ACTIVATED. AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES IN THIS CONDITION, SMOKE CAME OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. FIRE/MARKING COULD BE SEEN IN THE SWITCH AREA. EVENTUALLY THE TURN SIGNAL WENT OUT AND THE SMOKE/FIRE STOPPPED. ...

Jan 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting Fire 105,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION AND FIRE... RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ACTIVATED WITHOUT SWITCH BEING ACTIVATED. AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES IN THIS CONDITION, SMOKE CAME OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. FIRE/MARKING COULD BE SEEN IN THE SWITCH AREA. EVENTUALLY THE TURN SIGNAL WENT OUT AND THE SMOKE/FIRE STOPPPED. ...

Jan 27, 2010 Steering Fire 105,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION AND FIRE... RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ACTIVATED WITHOUT SWITCH BEING ACTIVATED. AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES IN THIS CONDITION, SMOKE CAME OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. FIRE/MARKING COULD BE SEEN IN THE SWITCH AREA. EVENTUALLY THE TURN SIGNAL WENT OUT AND THE SMOKE/FIRE STOPPPED. ...

Jan 27, 2010 Electrical System Fire 105,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION AND FIRE... RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ACTIVATED WITHOUT SWITCH BEING ACTIVATED. AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES IN THIS CONDITION, SMOKE CAME OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. FIRE/MARKING COULD BE SEEN IN THE SWITCH AREA. EVENTUALLY THE TURN SIGNAL WENT OUT AND THE SMOKE/FIRE STOPPPED. ...

Jan 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting Fire 105,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION AND FIRE... RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ACTIVATED WITHOUT SWITCH BEING ACTIVATED. AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES IN THIS CONDITION, SMOKE CAME OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. FIRE/MARKING COULD BE SEEN IN THE SWITCH AREA. EVENTUALLY THE TURN SIGNAL WENT OUT AND THE SMOKE/FIRE STOPPPED. ...

Jan 27, 2010 Steering Fire 105,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION AND FIRE... RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ACTIVATED WITHOUT SWITCH BEING ACTIVATED. AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES IN THIS CONDITION, SMOKE CAME OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. FIRE/MARKING COULD BE SEEN IN THE SWITCH AREA. EVENTUALLY THE TURN SIGNAL WENT OUT AND THE SMOKE/FIRE STOPPPED. ...

Dec 12, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 JETTA TDI AUTOMATIC. THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW AND HAS BEEN SERVICED AT EVERY INTERVAL BY VW. WE HAVE HAD A COMMON CONCERN ABOUT THE CAR MOVING FORWARD IN DRIVE IN ERRATIC FASHION WHEN COLD AFTER ABOUT 6 MONTHS. WE INFORMED VW ABOUT THIS CONCERN AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. LAST WEE...

Dec 12, 2009 Power Train 60,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 JETTA TDI AUTOMATIC. THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW AND HAS BEEN SERVICED AT EVERY INTERVAL BY VW. WE HAVE HAD A COMMON CONCERN ABOUT THE CAR MOVING FORWARD IN DRIVE IN ERRATIC FASHION WHEN COLD AFTER ABOUT 6 MONTHS. WE INFORMED VW ABOUT THIS CONCERN AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. LAST WEE...

Nov 16, 2009 Power Train 46,000 mi

ON 11/11/09, I PARKED MY CAR ON MY APARTMENT COMPLEX PARKING LOT. I LEFT MY CAR IN FIRST GEAR AS A SAFETY MEASURE. NEXT MORNING (11/12/09) I TRIED TO START MY CAR, BUT THE CAR WAS LOCKED IN FIRST GEAR EVEN AFTER PRESSING THE PEDAL CLUTCH. THE CAR DID NOT TURN ON BUT STALLED AND MOVE SLIGHTLY FORWARD...

Nov 16, 2009 Power Train 46,000 mi

ON 11/11/09, I PARKED MY CAR ON MY APARTMENT COMPLEX PARKING LOT. I LEFT MY CAR IN FIRST GEAR AS A SAFETY MEASURE. NEXT MORNING (11/12/09) I TRIED TO START MY CAR, BUT THE CAR WAS LOCKED IN FIRST GEAR EVEN AFTER PRESSING THE PEDAL CLUTCH. THE CAR DID NOT TURN ON BUT STALLED AND MOVE SLIGHTLY FORWARD...

Oct 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CAM, ROCKERS, AND THE DUEL MASS FLY WHEEL IN HIS ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE VARIOUS COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE AT AN EXPENSE OF $6500.00. THE VOLKSWAGEN MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED,...

Oct 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CAM, ROCKERS, AND THE DUEL MASS FLY WHEEL IN HIS ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE VARIOUS COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE AT AN EXPENSE OF $6500.00. THE VOLKSWAGEN MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED,...

Aug 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 33,990 mi

EPC LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF EVEN WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF. NEED TO REPLACE BRAKE SWITCH AND EVERYTHING IS FIXED. *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 33,990 mi

EPC LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF EVEN WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF. NEED TO REPLACE BRAKE SWITCH AND EVERYTHING IS FIXED. *TR

Jul 31, 2009 Air Bags 22,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON 4 TIMES IN MY 2005 NEW JETTA 2.5 THE SEAT BELT SENSORS IN FRONT HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AT DEALERSHIP, THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ONLY 22000 MILES AND KEPT COMING ON AROUND EVERY 10000 MILES, THEY HAD TO ALSO REPLACE THE AIRBAG(S) NOT SURE WHICH ONES WERE REPLACED, T...

Jul 31, 2009 Air Bags 22,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON 4 TIMES IN MY 2005 NEW JETTA 2.5 THE SEAT BELT SENSORS IN FRONT HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AT DEALERSHIP, THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ONLY 22000 MILES AND KEPT COMING ON AROUND EVERY 10000 MILES, THEY HAD TO ALSO REPLACE THE AIRBAG(S) NOT SURE WHICH ONES WERE REPLACED, T...

Jul 31, 2009 Electrical System 22,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON 4 TIMES IN MY 2005 NEW JETTA 2.5 THE SEAT BELT SENSORS IN FRONT HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AT DEALERSHIP, THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ONLY 22000 MILES AND KEPT COMING ON AROUND EVERY 10000 MILES, THEY HAD TO ALSO REPLACE THE AIRBAG(S) NOT SURE WHICH ONES WERE REPLACED, T...

Jul 31, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON 4 TIMES IN MY 2005 NEW JETTA 2.5 THE SEAT BELT SENSORS IN FRONT HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AT DEALERSHIP, THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ONLY 22000 MILES AND KEPT COMING ON AROUND EVERY 10000 MILES, THEY HAD TO ALSO REPLACE THE AIRBAG(S) NOT SURE WHICH ONES WERE REPLACED, T...

Jul 31, 2009 Air Bags 22,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON 4 TIMES IN MY 2005 NEW JETTA 2.5 THE SEAT BELT SENSORS IN FRONT HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AT DEALERSHIP, THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ONLY 22000 MILES AND KEPT COMING ON AROUND EVERY 10000 MILES, THEY HAD TO ALSO REPLACE THE AIRBAG(S) NOT SURE WHICH ONES WERE REPLACED, T...

Jul 31, 2009 Air Bags 22,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON 4 TIMES IN MY 2005 NEW JETTA 2.5 THE SEAT BELT SENSORS IN FRONT HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AT DEALERSHIP, THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ONLY 22000 MILES AND KEPT COMING ON AROUND EVERY 10000 MILES, THEY HAD TO ALSO REPLACE THE AIRBAG(S) NOT SURE WHICH ONES WERE REPLACED, T...

Jul 31, 2009 Electrical System 22,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON 4 TIMES IN MY 2005 NEW JETTA 2.5 THE SEAT BELT SENSORS IN FRONT HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AT DEALERSHIP, THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ONLY 22000 MILES AND KEPT COMING ON AROUND EVERY 10000 MILES, THEY HAD TO ALSO REPLACE THE AIRBAG(S) NOT SURE WHICH ONES WERE REPLACED, T...

Jul 31, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON 4 TIMES IN MY 2005 NEW JETTA 2.5 THE SEAT BELT SENSORS IN FRONT HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AT DEALERSHIP, THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ONLY 22000 MILES AND KEPT COMING ON AROUND EVERY 10000 MILES, THEY HAD TO ALSO REPLACE THE AIRBAG(S) NOT SURE WHICH ONES WERE REPLACED, T...

Jun 16, 2009 Seat Belts 66,650 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS HAD BEEN DEPLOYED. MY SEATBELT RESTRICTED SO HARD, I COULD HARDLY BREATHE ANYMORE. NOTHING HAD HIT MY CAR AND I HAD NOT GONE OVER ANY POTHOLES OR BUMPS. VW SAID THAT IT IS NOT THEIR R...

Jun 16, 2009 Air Bags 66,650 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS HAD BEEN DEPLOYED. MY SEATBELT RESTRICTED SO HARD, I COULD HARDLY BREATHE ANYMORE. NOTHING HAD HIT MY CAR AND I HAD NOT GONE OVER ANY POTHOLES OR BUMPS. VW SAID THAT IT IS NOT THEIR R...

Jun 16, 2009 Seat Belts 66,650 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS HAD BEEN DEPLOYED. MY SEATBELT RESTRICTED SO HARD, I COULD HARDLY BREATHE ANYMORE. NOTHING HAD HIT MY CAR AND I HAD NOT GONE OVER ANY POTHOLES OR BUMPS. VW SAID THAT IT IS NOT THEIR R...

Jun 16, 2009 Air Bags 66,650 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS HAD BEEN DEPLOYED. MY SEATBELT RESTRICTED SO HARD, I COULD HARDLY BREATHE ANYMORE. NOTHING HAD HIT MY CAR AND I HAD NOT GONE OVER ANY POTHOLES OR BUMPS. VW SAID THAT IT IS NOT THEIR R...

Jun 2, 2009 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE VOLKSWAGEN TDI 1.9L ENGINE WHEN COUPLED TO THE DSG( DIRECT SHIFT GEAR) TRANSMISSION HAS AN EXTREMELY HIGH FAILURE RATE OF THE DMF (DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL). FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN 10K AND 100K MILES. THE INTERNAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE FLYWHEEL IS IMPROPER AND WILL SEPARATE LEADING TO THE TOTAL ...

Jun 2, 2009 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE VOLKSWAGEN TDI 1.9L ENGINE WHEN COUPLED TO THE DSG( DIRECT SHIFT GEAR) TRANSMISSION HAS AN EXTREMELY HIGH FAILURE RATE OF THE DMF (DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL). FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN 10K AND 100K MILES. THE INTERNAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE FLYWHEEL IS IMPROPER AND WILL SEPARATE LEADING TO THE TOTAL ...

Jun 1, 2009 Power Train 82,230 mi

VW DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL FELL APART, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERATIVE. *TR

Jun 1, 2009 Power Train 82,230 mi

VW DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL FELL APART, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERATIVE. *TR

Mar 25, 2009 Air Bags Crash 625,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HIT THE BACK OF A VOLVO SUV WITH HER 2005 VW JETTA AND NOT 1 AIR BAG DEPLOYED LEAVING HER IN THE HOSPITAL FOR A MONTH'S STAY WITH MAJOR BRAIN TRAUMA AND $100,000 + DOLLARS IN MEDICAL BILLS INSTEAD OF A MINOR TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. HER ENTIRE FRONT END IS IN T...

Mar 25, 2009 Air Bags Crash 625,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER HIT THE BACK OF A VOLVO SUV WITH HER 2005 VW JETTA AND NOT 1 AIR BAG DEPLOYED LEAVING HER IN THE HOSPITAL FOR A MONTH'S STAY WITH MAJOR BRAIN TRAUMA AND $100,000 + DOLLARS IN MEDICAL BILLS INSTEAD OF A MINOR TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. HER ENTIRE FRONT END IS IN T...

Feb 18, 2009 Power Train 64,381 mi

ON FEBRUARY 16TH WHILE RUNNING ERRANDS I PULLED THROUGH A DRIVE THROUGH FOR LUNCH, CAR WAS RUNNING AND SOUNDED JUST FINE, AFTER PULLING AWAY I HEARD A LOUD "SHRIEKING" NOISE AND THEN A CLUNK, THE CAR LOST POWER AND MADE A GRINDING NOISE, I IMMEDIATELY PULLED INTO THE ADJACENT PARKING LOT AND SHUT TH...

Feb 18, 2009 Power Train 64,381 mi

ON FEBRUARY 16TH WHILE RUNNING ERRANDS I PULLED THROUGH A DRIVE THROUGH FOR LUNCH, CAR WAS RUNNING AND SOUNDED JUST FINE, AFTER PULLING AWAY I HEARD A LOUD "SHRIEKING" NOISE AND THEN A CLUNK, THE CAR LOST POWER AND MADE A GRINDING NOISE, I IMMEDIATELY PULLED INTO THE ADJACENT PARKING LOT AND SHUT TH...

Feb 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Air

MY 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA'S LEFT REAR BRAKE HAS WORN METAL TO METAL APPROXIMATELY EVERY 10,000 MILES. THIS VEHICLE HAS REQUIRED 5 BRAKE JOBS TO INCLUDE BRAKES, ROTORS, AND CALIPERS. *TR

Feb 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Air

MY 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA'S LEFT REAR BRAKE HAS WORN METAL TO METAL APPROXIMATELY EVERY 10,000 MILES. THIS VEHICLE HAS REQUIRED 5 BRAKE JOBS TO INCLUDE BRAKES, ROTORS, AND CALIPERS. *TR

Feb 3, 2009 Exterior Lighting 71,207 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. IN APRIL OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V063000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BEGAN TO FAIL AG...

Feb 3, 2009 Power Train 71,207 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. IN APRIL OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V063000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BEGAN TO FAIL AG...

Feb 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,207 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. IN APRIL OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V063000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BEGAN TO FAIL AG...

Feb 3, 2009 Exterior Lighting 71,207 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. IN APRIL OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V063000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BEGAN TO FAIL AG...

Feb 3, 2009 Power Train 71,207 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. IN APRIL OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V063000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BEGAN TO FAIL AG...

Feb 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,207 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. IN APRIL OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V063000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BEGAN TO FAIL AG...

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 26,000 mi

2005 VW JETTA CLUTCH FAILURE AT 26K MILES. THERE IS NO WEAR AND TEAR ON THE VEHICLE, BUT MY CLUTCH WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY. WITH CAR DISABLED, THIS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. VW WON'T COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY DEEM THE CLUTCH AS A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ITEM. I HAVE READ NUMEROU...

Jan 14, 2009 Power Train 26,000 mi

2005 VW JETTA CLUTCH FAILURE AT 26K MILES. THERE IS NO WEAR AND TEAR ON THE VEHICLE, BUT MY CLUTCH WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY. WITH CAR DISABLED, THIS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. VW WON'T COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY DEEM THE CLUTCH AS A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ITEM. I HAVE READ NUMEROU...

Jan 7, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 58,000 mi

ON THE NIGHT OF 25 DEC 2008 MY VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START BACK UP, THE IGNITION WAS CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES AND ASSISTANCE WAS REQUIRED TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE INTERSECTION TO A SAFE LOCATION. THE NEXT MORNING THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH NO ISSUES...

Jan 7, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 58,000 mi

ON THE NIGHT OF 25 DEC 2008 MY VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START BACK UP, THE IGNITION WAS CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES AND ASSISTANCE WAS REQUIRED TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE INTERSECTION TO A SAFE LOCATION. THE NEXT MORNING THE VEHICLE STARTED WITH NO ISSUES...

Dec 30, 2008 Fuel System, Other 84,000 mi

MY FUEL PUMP FAILED WITH NO WARNING, LEAVING MY WIFE STRANDED IN WINTER. THIS HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER - THE CAR WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY, AND THEN STALLED. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL CAR. *TR

Dec 30, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 84,000 mi

MY FUEL PUMP FAILED WITH NO WARNING, LEAVING MY WIFE STRANDED IN WINTER. THIS HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER - THE CAR WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY, AND THEN STALLED. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL CAR. *TR

Dec 30, 2008 Fuel System, Other 84,000 mi

MY FUEL PUMP FAILED WITH NO WARNING, LEAVING MY WIFE STRANDED IN WINTER. THIS HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER - THE CAR WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY, AND THEN STALLED. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL CAR. *TR

Dec 30, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 84,000 mi

MY FUEL PUMP FAILED WITH NO WARNING, LEAVING MY WIFE STRANDED IN WINTER. THIS HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER - THE CAR WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY, AND THEN STALLED. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL CAR. *TR

Dec 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ON 2005 VW JETTA - METAL ON METAL AFTER 19K AND 38K MILES. TOLD BY VW THAT IT IS DUE TO A SMALLER BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR. FEAR THAT A SMALLER BRAKE PEDAL WEARS FASTER AND IS THUS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES ON 2005 VW JETTA - METAL ON METAL AFTER 19K AND 38K MILES. TOLD BY VW THAT IT IS DUE TO A SMALLER BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR. FEAR THAT A SMALLER BRAKE PEDAL WEARS FASTER AND IS THUS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Exterior Lighting

OVER THE PAST 11 MONTHS OF OWNING MY VEHICLE, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS (LIGHTBULB ONLY) SEVEN TIMES. ALSO, OTHER VARIOUS BRAKE AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT. THE FIRST TIME, I HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 1 DAY OFF THE LOT (USED). THE FIX IS OBVIOUSLY GOING TO PURCHASE NEW HEADLIGHTS. I'VE...

Dec 1, 2008 Exterior Lighting

OVER THE PAST 11 MONTHS OF OWNING MY VEHICLE, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS (LIGHTBULB ONLY) SEVEN TIMES. ALSO, OTHER VARIOUS BRAKE AND RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT. THE FIRST TIME, I HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 1 DAY OFF THE LOT (USED). THE FIX IS OBVIOUSLY GOING TO PURCHASE NEW HEADLIGHTS. I'VE...

Nov 28, 2008 Air Bags 42,500 mi

MY TRUNK HAS NEVER CLOSED PROPERLY FROM THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK WITHIN A FEW WEEKS TO BE REPAIRED. THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART AND IT TOOK A FEW MORE WEEKS. WHEN THEY REPLACED IT, IT STILL CONTINUED NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE THE OLD PART. I ALSO RECENTLY HAD A...

Nov 28, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 42,500 mi

MY TRUNK HAS NEVER CLOSED PROPERLY FROM THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK WITHIN A FEW WEEKS TO BE REPAIRED. THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART AND IT TOOK A FEW MORE WEEKS. WHEN THEY REPLACED IT, IT STILL CONTINUED NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE THE OLD PART. I ALSO RECENTLY HAD A...

Nov 28, 2008 Air Bags 42,500 mi

MY TRUNK HAS NEVER CLOSED PROPERLY FROM THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK WITHIN A FEW WEEKS TO BE REPAIRED. THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART AND IT TOOK A FEW MORE WEEKS. WHEN THEY REPLACED IT, IT STILL CONTINUED NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE THE OLD PART. I ALSO RECENTLY HAD A...

Nov 28, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 42,500 mi

MY TRUNK HAS NEVER CLOSED PROPERLY FROM THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK WITHIN A FEW WEEKS TO BE REPAIRED. THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART AND IT TOOK A FEW MORE WEEKS. WHEN THEY REPLACED IT, IT STILL CONTINUED NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE THE OLD PART. I ALSO RECENTLY HAD A...

Oct 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,900 mi

I OWN A 2005 VW JETTA TDI. AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAVE REPLACED THE SAME FLAP MOTOR 3 TIMES AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. I HAVE ALSO CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT, COOLING KIT, SENSOR, AND IT COMES BACK AS A FLAP MOTOR FAILURE. HAS VW HAD A PROBLEM WITH INTAKE FLAP MOTORS...

Oct 30, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 5,900 mi

I OWN A 2005 VW JETTA TDI. AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAVE REPLACED THE SAME FLAP MOTOR 3 TIMES AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. I HAVE ALSO CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT, COOLING KIT, SENSOR, AND IT COMES BACK AS A FLAP MOTOR FAILURE. HAS VW HAD A PROBLEM WITH INTAKE FLAP MOTORS...

Oct 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,900 mi

I OWN A 2005 VW JETTA TDI. AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAVE REPLACED THE SAME FLAP MOTOR 3 TIMES AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. I HAVE ALSO CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT, COOLING KIT, SENSOR, AND IT COMES BACK AS A FLAP MOTOR FAILURE. HAS VW HAD A PROBLEM WITH INTAKE FLAP MOTORS...

Oct 30, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 5,900 mi

I OWN A 2005 VW JETTA TDI. AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAVE REPLACED THE SAME FLAP MOTOR 3 TIMES AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN. I HAVE ALSO CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT, COOLING KIT, SENSOR, AND IT COMES BACK AS A FLAP MOTOR FAILURE. HAS VW HAD A PROBLEM WITH INTAKE FLAP MOTORS...

Oct 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VW 2.5 JETTA. MY FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT 32,000 MILES WHEN THE BACK BRAKES WENT OUT. FOLLOWING THAT, MY BRAKE LIGHTS BECAME FAULTY. AFTER REPLACING MY BRAKE LIGHTS, THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $38 TO CHANGE THEM AGAIN. THEY WENT OUT ONCE AGAIN BEFORE THE D...

Oct 7, 2008 Exterior Lighting 44,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VW 2.5 JETTA. MY FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT 32,000 MILES WHEN THE BACK BRAKES WENT OUT. FOLLOWING THAT, MY BRAKE LIGHTS BECAME FAULTY. AFTER REPLACING MY BRAKE LIGHTS, THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $38 TO CHANGE THEM AGAIN. THEY WENT OUT ONCE AGAIN BEFORE THE D...

Oct 7, 2008 Suspension 44,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VW 2.5 JETTA. MY FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT 32,000 MILES WHEN THE BACK BRAKES WENT OUT. FOLLOWING THAT, MY BRAKE LIGHTS BECAME FAULTY. AFTER REPLACING MY BRAKE LIGHTS, THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $38 TO CHANGE THEM AGAIN. THEY WENT OUT ONCE AGAIN BEFORE THE D...

Oct 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VW 2.5 JETTA. MY FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT 32,000 MILES WHEN THE BACK BRAKES WENT OUT. FOLLOWING THAT, MY BRAKE LIGHTS BECAME FAULTY. AFTER REPLACING MY BRAKE LIGHTS, THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $38 TO CHANGE THEM AGAIN. THEY WENT OUT ONCE AGAIN BEFORE THE D...

Oct 7, 2008 Exterior Lighting 44,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VW 2.5 JETTA. MY FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT 32,000 MILES WHEN THE BACK BRAKES WENT OUT. FOLLOWING THAT, MY BRAKE LIGHTS BECAME FAULTY. AFTER REPLACING MY BRAKE LIGHTS, THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $38 TO CHANGE THEM AGAIN. THEY WENT OUT ONCE AGAIN BEFORE THE D...

Oct 7, 2008 Suspension 44,500 mi

I HAVE A 2005 VW 2.5 JETTA. MY FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT 32,000 MILES WHEN THE BACK BRAKES WENT OUT. FOLLOWING THAT, MY BRAKE LIGHTS BECAME FAULTY. AFTER REPLACING MY BRAKE LIGHTS, THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $38 TO CHANGE THEM AGAIN. THEY WENT OUT ONCE AGAIN BEFORE THE D...

Sep 8, 2008 Visibility 64,000 mi

THE FUSE FOR THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX. I CALLED VW AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT WHEN THEY MANUFACTURED THE VEHICLE THEY PLACED A 25 AMP FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX AND IT SHOULD BE CHANGED TO A 30 AMP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT I CAN DO THIS MYSELF SINCE THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE B...

Sep 8, 2008 Electrical System 64,000 mi

THE FUSE FOR THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX. I CALLED VW AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT WHEN THEY MANUFACTURED THE VEHICLE THEY PLACED A 25 AMP FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX AND IT SHOULD BE CHANGED TO A 30 AMP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT I CAN DO THIS MYSELF SINCE THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE B...

Sep 8, 2008 Visibility 64,000 mi

THE FUSE FOR THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX. I CALLED VW AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT WHEN THEY MANUFACTURED THE VEHICLE THEY PLACED A 25 AMP FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX AND IT SHOULD BE CHANGED TO A 30 AMP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT I CAN DO THIS MYSELF SINCE THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE B...

Sep 8, 2008 Electrical System 64,000 mi

THE FUSE FOR THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER MELTED INTO THE FUSE BOX. I CALLED VW AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT WHEN THEY MANUFACTURED THE VEHICLE THEY PLACED A 25 AMP FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX AND IT SHOULD BE CHANGED TO A 30 AMP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT I CAN DO THIS MYSELF SINCE THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE B...

Sep 3, 2008 Air Bags 58,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA 2.5 WHICH JUST HAD AN INCIDENT OF THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT GOING ON. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHICH WAS THE REASON FOR THE LIGHT. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT 58,00 MILES AND MY WARRANT...

Sep 3, 2008 Seat Belts 58,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA 2.5 WHICH JUST HAD AN INCIDENT OF THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT GOING ON. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHICH WAS THE REASON FOR THE LIGHT. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT 58,00 MILES AND MY WARRANT...

Sep 3, 2008 Equipment 58,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA 2.5 WHICH JUST HAD AN INCIDENT OF THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT GOING ON. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHICH WAS THE REASON FOR THE LIGHT. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT 58,00 MILES AND MY WARRANT...

Sep 3, 2008 Air Bags 58,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA 2.5 WHICH JUST HAD AN INCIDENT OF THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT GOING ON. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHICH WAS THE REASON FOR THE LIGHT. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT 58,00 MILES AND MY WARRANT...

Sep 3, 2008 Seat Belts 58,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA 2.5 WHICH JUST HAD AN INCIDENT OF THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT GOING ON. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHICH WAS THE REASON FOR THE LIGHT. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT 58,00 MILES AND MY WARRANT...

Sep 3, 2008 Equipment 58,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA 2.5 WHICH JUST HAD AN INCIDENT OF THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT GOING ON. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WHICH WAS THE REASON FOR THE LIGHT. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT 58,00 MILES AND MY WARRANT...

Aug 29, 2008 Power Train 53,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005.5 VW JETTA TDI WITH A 5 SPEED MANUAL. IT HAS A SACHS CLUTCH. THE CLUTCH HAS BEEN GIVING ME ISSUES FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES. IT FINALLY FAILED ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK IN RUSH HOURS TRAFFIC AND DISABLED ME. I WAS ABLE TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AVOID INJURY ON I-96 IN NOV...

Aug 29, 2008 Power Train 53,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005.5 VW JETTA TDI WITH A 5 SPEED MANUAL. IT HAS A SACHS CLUTCH. THE CLUTCH HAS BEEN GIVING ME ISSUES FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES. IT FINALLY FAILED ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK IN RUSH HOURS TRAFFIC AND DISABLED ME. I WAS ABLE TO PUSH IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AVOID INJURY ON I-96 IN NOV...

Aug 25, 2008 Power Train 71,899 mi

THURSDAY AUG 14, 2008 I WAS EXITING OFF THE HIGHWAY RT 9 EXIT 5 IN CT. THE EXIT IS AT THE TOP OF A HILL SO I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH AND COASTED TO THE BOTTOM. MY CAR IS A 2005 NEW JETTA WITH 2.5L 5 CYL 5 SPEED MANUAL. I HAVE ABOUT 70,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH...

Aug 25, 2008 Power Train 71,899 mi

THURSDAY AUG 14, 2008 I WAS EXITING OFF THE HIGHWAY RT 9 EXIT 5 IN CT. THE EXIT IS AT THE TOP OF A HILL SO I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH AND COASTED TO THE BOTTOM. MY CAR IS A 2005 NEW JETTA WITH 2.5L 5 CYL 5 SPEED MANUAL. I HAVE ABOUT 70,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH...

Jul 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 35,000 mi

2005 JETTA SOMEWHERE UNDER HOOD SPONTANEOUSLY BURST INTO FLAMES WITH CAR PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY AND ENGINE TURNED OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. FIRE CONSUMED ENTIRE ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS ACCORDING TO INSURANCE ADJUSTER. THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN T...

Jul 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 35,000 mi

2005 JETTA SOMEWHERE UNDER HOOD SPONTANEOUSLY BURST INTO FLAMES WITH CAR PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY AND ENGINE TURNED OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. FIRE CONSUMED ENTIRE ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS ACCORDING TO INSURANCE ADJUSTER. THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN T...

Jul 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

SMALL RADIATOR COOLING FAN STOPPED. *TR

Jul 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

SMALL RADIATOR COOLING FAN STOPPED. *TR

Jun 18, 2008 Power Train 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE GEAR WOULD NOT CHANGE INTO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR, AND THE CLUTCH JAMMED INTO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND DRIVE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND ARE CHARGING $360 FOR ...

Jun 18, 2008 Power Train 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE GEAR WOULD NOT CHANGE INTO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR, AND THE CLUTCH JAMMED INTO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND DRIVE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND ARE CHARGING $360 FOR ...

May 1, 2008 Power Train Fire 49,210 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON APRIL 25, 2008, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE CLUTCH INTO THIRD GEAR, BUT THE CLUTCH NEVER SHIFTED BACK INTO POSITION. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PIN FOR THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY...

May 1, 2008 Power Train Fire 49,210 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON APRIL 25, 2008, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE CLUTCH INTO THIRD GEAR, BUT THE CLUTCH NEVER SHIFTED BACK INTO POSITION. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PIN FOR THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY...

Apr 26, 2008 Tires 22,898 mi

FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AT HIGH SPEED IN THE EVENING OF MARCH 4 2007. TIRES WERE ORIGINAL FROM PURCHASE OF VW JETTA ON 8/27/05. TIRES WERE PART OF AN UPGRADE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE. THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS ARE ON OUTER RIM; 225/45 R17 91H CONTIPROCONTRACT. NUMBERS ON INNER RIM; DOT AFTY PXH6 1105 AND 225...

Apr 26, 2008 Tires 22,898 mi

FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AT HIGH SPEED IN THE EVENING OF MARCH 4 2007. TIRES WERE ORIGINAL FROM PURCHASE OF VW JETTA ON 8/27/05. TIRES WERE PART OF AN UPGRADE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE. THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS ARE ON OUTER RIM; 225/45 R17 91H CONTIPROCONTRACT. NUMBERS ON INNER RIM; DOT AFTY PXH6 1105 AND 225...

Apr 15, 2008 Air Bags 82,200 mi

I PURCHASED MY VW JETTA NEW IN 2005. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD A RECURRING ISSUE THAT I BELIEVE CAN CAUSE DEATH TO THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS IF THEY ARE IN A N ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAGS (AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON) ABOUT 5 OR 6 TIMES.. THE MOST RECENT ONE BEING THE BEGINNING OF THE MONT...

Apr 15, 2008 Air Bags 82,200 mi

I PURCHASED MY VW JETTA NEW IN 2005. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD A RECURRING ISSUE THAT I BELIEVE CAN CAUSE DEATH TO THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS IF THEY ARE IN A N ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAGS (AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON) ABOUT 5 OR 6 TIMES.. THE MOST RECENT ONE BEING THE BEGINNING OF THE MONT...

Apr 5, 2008 Power Train 108,000 mi

CAR DEVELOPED PRONOUNCED ENGINE VIBRATION AT 100,000 MILES. VIBRATION WAS ACCOMPANIED BY SIGNIFICANT NOISE AT IDLE WITH CLUTCH ENGAGED. CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL HAD FAILED AND WAS THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE AND VIBRATION....

Apr 5, 2008 Power Train 108,000 mi

CAR DEVELOPED PRONOUNCED ENGINE VIBRATION AT 100,000 MILES. VIBRATION WAS ACCOMPANIED BY SIGNIFICANT NOISE AT IDLE WITH CLUTCH ENGAGED. CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL HAD FAILED AND WAS THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE AND VIBRATION....

Apr 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA BUCKS AND SHAKES WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE SOUNDS LIKE IT JUST WANTS TO SHUT OFF AND NOT RUN. WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP THE LOANER GOT HIT AND DEALER WOULD NOT RETURN HER CAR UNTIL PAYMENT WAS MADE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE PROBLEM ...

Apr 3, 2008 Electrical System

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA BUCKS AND SHAKES WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE SOUNDS LIKE IT JUST WANTS TO SHUT OFF AND NOT RUN. WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP THE LOANER GOT HIT AND DEALER WOULD NOT RETURN HER CAR UNTIL PAYMENT WAS MADE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE PROBLEM ...

Apr 3, 2008 Power Train

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA BUCKS AND SHAKES WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE SOUNDS LIKE IT JUST WANTS TO SHUT OFF AND NOT RUN. WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP THE LOANER GOT HIT AND DEALER WOULD NOT RETURN HER CAR UNTIL PAYMENT WAS MADE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE PROBLEM ...

Apr 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA BUCKS AND SHAKES WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE SOUNDS LIKE IT JUST WANTS TO SHUT OFF AND NOT RUN. WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP THE LOANER GOT HIT AND DEALER WOULD NOT RETURN HER CAR UNTIL PAYMENT WAS MADE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE PROBLEM ...

Apr 3, 2008 Electrical System

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA BUCKS AND SHAKES WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE SOUNDS LIKE IT JUST WANTS TO SHUT OFF AND NOT RUN. WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP THE LOANER GOT HIT AND DEALER WOULD NOT RETURN HER CAR UNTIL PAYMENT WAS MADE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE PROBLEM ...

Apr 3, 2008 Power Train

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA BUCKS AND SHAKES WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE SOUNDS LIKE IT JUST WANTS TO SHUT OFF AND NOT RUN. WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP THE LOANER GOT HIT AND DEALER WOULD NOT RETURN HER CAR UNTIL PAYMENT WAS MADE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE PROBLEM ...

Feb 1, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

THE TRUNK DOES NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY SAID THAT THE PART IS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER. HAVE SEARCHED AROUND THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF INSTANCES OF THIS PROBLEM IN THESE CARS NATIONWIDE. WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD, THE TRUNKS CANNOT BE CLOSED. VOLK...

Feb 1, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

THE TRUNK DOES NOT LATCH IN COLD WEATHER. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY SAID THAT THE PART IS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER. HAVE SEARCHED AROUND THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF INSTANCES OF THIS PROBLEM IN THESE CARS NATIONWIDE. WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD, THE TRUNKS CANNOT BE CLOSED. VOLK...

Jan 26, 2008 Power Train 40,180 mi

PREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE AT 40,000 MILES. CAR AT DEALER FOR CLUTCH REPLACEMENT. *TR

Jan 26, 2008 Power Train 40,180 mi

PREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE AT 40,000 MILES. CAR AT DEALER FOR CLUTCH REPLACEMENT. *TR

Jan 18, 2008 Visibility 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD COME OUT OF THE FRAME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 35,000.

Jan 18, 2008 Power Train 32,300 mi

CLUTCH GAVE OUT AT 32,000 MILES. VOLKSWAGEN CONSIDERS THIS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *TR

Jan 18, 2008 Visibility 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD COME OUT OF THE FRAME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 35,000.

Jan 18, 2008 Power Train 32,300 mi

CLUTCH GAVE OUT AT 32,000 MILES. VOLKSWAGEN CONSIDERS THIS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *TR

Dec 20, 2007 Electrical System 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO THE IGNITION AT ALL. SHE HAS THREE SETS OF KEYS AND NONE OF THEM WILL ENTER THE IGNITION. SHE ATTEMPTED TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THE OFFICE IS CLOSED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 38,00...

Dec 20, 2007 Electrical System 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO THE IGNITION AT ALL. SHE HAS THREE SETS OF KEYS AND NONE OF THEM WILL ENTER THE IGNITION. SHE ATTEMPTED TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THE OFFICE IS CLOSED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 38,00...

Nov 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT LEASED A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE VEHICLE IS A DRIVE BY WIRE VEHICLE AND THERE IS NO MECHANICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE ENGINE. THE DRIVE BY WIRE IS PART OF THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTACT IS A TWO FOOT DRIVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MODIFIED. WHILE ACCELERATI...

Nov 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT LEASED A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE VEHICLE IS A DRIVE BY WIRE VEHICLE AND THERE IS NO MECHANICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE ENGINE. THE DRIVE BY WIRE IS PART OF THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTACT IS A TWO FOOT DRIVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MODIFIED. WHILE ACCELERATI...

Nov 7, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,635 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR EMANATING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHANGED THE AIR FILTER; HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY SOLUTION. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE SMELL...

Nov 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,635 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR EMANATING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHANGED THE AIR FILTER; HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY SOLUTION. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE SMELL...

Nov 7, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,635 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR EMANATING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHANGED THE AIR FILTER; HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY SOLUTION. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE SMELL...

Nov 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,635 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR EMANATING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHANGED THE AIR FILTER; HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY SOLUTION. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE SMELL...

Oct 29, 2007 Electrical System 36,220 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR 40 MINUTES IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, I WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE CAR SHUT OFF, THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED FOR A FEW SECONDS AND WENT OUT. AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES, THE CAR STARTED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHI...

Oct 29, 2007 Electrical System 36,220 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR 40 MINUTES IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, I WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE CAR SHUT OFF, THE BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED FOR A FEW SECONDS AND WENT OUT. AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES, THE CAR STARTED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHI...

Sep 17, 2007 Power Train 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT PLACED THE CLUTCH IN AND IT FAILED TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR. THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED AND THE DEALER DID NOT CHARGE FOR...

Sep 17, 2007 Power Train 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT PLACED THE CLUTCH IN AND IT FAILED TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR. THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED AND THE DEALER DID NOT CHARGE FOR...

Sep 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,500 mi

20K MILES, NOTICED REAR GRINDING SOUND WHEN BRAKING. SOUND SEEMED TO DISSIPATE AFTER A FEW HUNDRED FEET OF BRAKING. HOWEVER, IT TURNS OUT THAT THE GRINDING SOUND WAS THE REAR PADS HAVING BEEN WORN DOWN TO THE RIVETS. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE REAR ROTORS AND REAR PADS, AT 20K MILES. THIS IS VERY...

Sep 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,500 mi

20K MILES, NOTICED REAR GRINDING SOUND WHEN BRAKING. SOUND SEEMED TO DISSIPATE AFTER A FEW HUNDRED FEET OF BRAKING. HOWEVER, IT TURNS OUT THAT THE GRINDING SOUND WAS THE REAR PADS HAVING BEEN WORN DOWN TO THE RIVETS. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE REAR ROTORS AND REAR PADS, AT 20K MILES. THIS IS VERY...

Aug 28, 2007 Power Train 35,720 mi

CLUTCH COMPLETELY FAILED AT 35,000 MILES, SUDDENLY ON A HIGHWAY (THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE, IT WOULD JUST REV REALLY HIGH). I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY LOCAL VW DEALER. THE VW DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FAULTY VW PARTS; FAILURE WAS DUE TO A WORN CLUTCH, WHICH I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR. I FILED A COMPLAI...

Aug 28, 2007 Power Train 35,720 mi

CLUTCH COMPLETELY FAILED AT 35,000 MILES, SUDDENLY ON A HIGHWAY (THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE, IT WOULD JUST REV REALLY HIGH). I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY LOCAL VW DEALER. THE VW DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FAULTY VW PARTS; FAILURE WAS DUE TO A WORN CLUTCH, WHICH I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR. I FILED A COMPLAI...

Aug 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,400 mi

I OWN A 2005.5 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. JUST PRIOR TO THE 40K SERVICE THE CAR DEVELOPED A DANGEROUS POWER LOSS PROBLEM WHICH RENDERED THE CAR POWERLESS AND THE ONLY WAY TO CLEAR THE PROBLEM WAS TO PULL OVER, SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART. WE TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SHOP FOR OUR 40K SERVICE AND NO PROBLEM WA...

Aug 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

MY CAR A 05.5 VW JETTA TDI HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE DEALER SINCE MAY 24,07 WITH THE SAME TROUBLE. LOSS OF POWER. INTERMITTENTLY, MOST OF THE TIME WITH OUT ANY INDICATION OR NOTICE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO CROSS THE STREET. IF CARS ARE COMING AND YOU PULL OUT INTO THE STREET...

Aug 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,400 mi

I OWN A 2005.5 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. JUST PRIOR TO THE 40K SERVICE THE CAR DEVELOPED A DANGEROUS POWER LOSS PROBLEM WHICH RENDERED THE CAR POWERLESS AND THE ONLY WAY TO CLEAR THE PROBLEM WAS TO PULL OVER, SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART. WE TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SHOP FOR OUR 40K SERVICE AND NO PROBLEM WA...

Aug 24, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

MY CAR A 05.5 VW JETTA TDI HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE DEALER SINCE MAY 24,07 WITH THE SAME TROUBLE. LOSS OF POWER. INTERMITTENTLY, MOST OF THE TIME WITH OUT ANY INDICATION OR NOTICE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO CROSS THE STREET. IF CARS ARE COMING AND YOU PULL OUT INTO THE STREET...

Aug 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, MY 2005.5 VW JETTA TDI HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY BEEN LOSING POWER UPON ACCELERATION. UNFORTUNATELY, I NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN; THUS IT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU GO TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC AND HAVE NO ACCELERATION POWER. MY CAR, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER'S CARS WITH ...

Aug 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, MY 2005.5 VW JETTA TDI HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY BEEN LOSING POWER UPON ACCELERATION. UNFORTUNATELY, I NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN; THUS IT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU GO TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC AND HAVE NO ACCELERATION POWER. MY CAR, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER'S CARS WITH ...

Aug 15, 2007 Power Train 15,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT LEASES A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. SHE ACCELERATED TO 20 MPH, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NEGLIGENT D...

Aug 15, 2007 Power Train 15,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT LEASES A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. SHE ACCELERATED TO 20 MPH, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NEGLIGENT D...

Aug 14, 2007 Power Train 15,000 mi

MY 2005 JETTA HAS A BROKEN PRESSURE PLATE IN THE CLUTCH. THE INCINDENT MUST HAVE HAPPENED WHILE IT SITTING AFTER BEING DRIVEN, BECAUSE I PARKED IT AND IT WAS ACTING FINE, THEN I GOT BACK IN LATER AND IT WASN'T WORKING. THE CAR HAS ONLY 15K MILES ON IT AND IS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD. I DON'T DRIVE T...

Aug 14, 2007 Power Train 15,000 mi

MY 2005 JETTA HAS A BROKEN PRESSURE PLATE IN THE CLUTCH. THE INCINDENT MUST HAVE HAPPENED WHILE IT SITTING AFTER BEING DRIVEN, BECAUSE I PARKED IT AND IT WAS ACTING FINE, THEN I GOT BACK IN LATER AND IT WASN'T WORKING. THE CAR HAS ONLY 15K MILES ON IT AND IS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD. I DON'T DRIVE T...

Jun 2, 2007 Power Train 35,800 mi

MY FLYWHEEL EXPLODED EARLIER LAST YEAR AND NOW I KNOW THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN DIESEL JETTAS. I HAD TO HAVE THE CLUTCH AND THE FLYWHEEL REPLACED, AND VOLKSWAGEN WOULD NOT DO IT UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Jun 2, 2007 Power Train 35,800 mi

MY FLYWHEEL EXPLODED EARLIER LAST YEAR AND NOW I KNOW THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN DIESEL JETTAS. I HAD TO HAVE THE CLUTCH AND THE FLYWHEEL REPLACED, AND VOLKSWAGEN WOULD NOT DO IT UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Apr 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ABS FAILURE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 15 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS FAILURE HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, USUALLY WHEN DEC...

Apr 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ABS FAILURE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 15 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS FAILURE HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, USUALLY WHEN DEC...

Feb 17, 2007 Visibility 47,700 mi

DURING WINTER DRIVING WITH TEMPERATURE AT 18 DEGREES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERATIVE AFTER 45 MINUTES OF USE IN WASH MODE. WATER/ICE BUILDS UP UNDER A PLASTIC COWL, THIS COWL HIDES THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANICS. THE ICE BUILD UP PREVENTS OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. A FRIEND OF MINE...

Feb 17, 2007 Visibility 47,700 mi

DURING WINTER DRIVING WITH TEMPERATURE AT 18 DEGREES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERATIVE AFTER 45 MINUTES OF USE IN WASH MODE. WATER/ICE BUILDS UP UNDER A PLASTIC COWL, THIS COWL HIDES THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANICS. THE ICE BUILD UP PREVENTS OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. A FRIEND OF MINE...

Jan 6, 2007 Electrical System

THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE SPECIFICALLY THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS, DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS, REMOTE ENTRY TO VEHICLE, MAKING IT UNSAFE AT TO DRIVE? TRIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LOCAL DEALER AND THEY ADVISE THEY ARE BOOKED OUT FOR 12 DAYS - NOT SYMPATHETIC TO THE ...

Jan 6, 2007 Electrical System

THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE SPECIFICALLY THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS, DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS, REMOTE ENTRY TO VEHICLE, MAKING IT UNSAFE AT TO DRIVE? TRIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LOCAL DEALER AND THEY ADVISE THEY ARE BOOKED OUT FOR 12 DAYS - NOT SYMPATHETIC TO THE ...

Dec 15, 2006 Power Train 24,355 mi

WE ASKED OUR DEALERSHIP TO ACQUIRE IT FOR US AFTER OUR 2004 TDI WAS TOTALED. CURRENT VEHICLE IS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WE PURCHASED APRIL 25, 2006 WITH 10583 MILES ON IT. PREVIOUS OWNER WAS VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA. ON JULY 2, 2006 WHILE ON VACATION THE CLUTCH COMPLETELY FAILED AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL M...

Dec 15, 2006 Power Train 24,355 mi

WE ASKED OUR DEALERSHIP TO ACQUIRE IT FOR US AFTER OUR 2004 TDI WAS TOTALED. CURRENT VEHICLE IS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WE PURCHASED APRIL 25, 2006 WITH 10583 MILES ON IT. PREVIOUS OWNER WAS VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA. ON JULY 2, 2006 WHILE ON VACATION THE CLUTCH COMPLETELY FAILED AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL M...

Nov 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting Fire

2005 JETTA CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THAT A LOT OF VEHICLES WERE HAVING A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TAILLIGHTS. *JB

Nov 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire

2005 JETTA CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THAT A LOT OF VEHICLES WERE HAVING A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TAILLIGHTS. *JB

Nov 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting Fire

2005 JETTA CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THAT A LOT OF VEHICLES WERE HAVING A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TAILLIGHTS. *JB

Nov 21, 2006 Electrical System Fire

2005 JETTA CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THAT A LOT OF VEHICLES WERE HAVING A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TAILLIGHTS. *JB

Oct 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, WHEN ATTEMPTING PRESS THE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM

Oct 18, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, WHEN ATTEMPTING PRESS THE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM

Oct 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting 500 mi

AUTO HEADLAMPS MALFUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE AUTO ENGINE IS STARTED. ALL INCIDENCES HAVE OCCURRED AFTER AUTO WAS IN CONTACT WITH WATER, SUCH AS DURING A RAIN STORM OR A CAR WASH. THE AUTO INDICATOR LIGHT FOR HEADLAMP MALFUNCTION IS LIT AND DIFFERENT HEADLAMP BULBS ARE OUT, INCLUDING THE DAY RU...

Oct 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting 500 mi

AUTO HEADLAMPS MALFUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE AUTO ENGINE IS STARTED. ALL INCIDENCES HAVE OCCURRED AFTER AUTO WAS IN CONTACT WITH WATER, SUCH AS DURING A RAIN STORM OR A CAR WASH. THE AUTO INDICATOR LIGHT FOR HEADLAMP MALFUNCTION IS LIT AND DIFFERENT HEADLAMP BULBS ARE OUT, INCLUDING THE DAY RU...

Oct 1, 2006 Exterior Lighting 19,000 mi

FAILURE OF BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH LEADING TO UNSAFE OPERATION OF VEHICLE. IMPROPERLY DESIGNED BRAKE SWITCH FAILED AT 19,000 MILES CAUSING REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO NO LONGER FUNCTION. *JB

Oct 1, 2006 Exterior Lighting 19,000 mi

FAILURE OF BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH LEADING TO UNSAFE OPERATION OF VEHICLE. IMPROPERLY DESIGNED BRAKE SWITCH FAILED AT 19,000 MILES CAUSING REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO NO LONGER FUNCTION. *JB

Sep 28, 2006 Power Train 42,632 mi

1. TURNED ONTO AN OFF RAMP AND CAME TO A STOP 2. CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP 3. AWAITING DIAGNOSTICS TO DETERMINE MANUFACTURER OR DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY. *JB

Sep 28, 2006 Power Train 42,632 mi

1. TURNED ONTO AN OFF RAMP AND CAME TO A STOP 2. CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP 3. AWAITING DIAGNOSTICS TO DETERMINE MANUFACTURER OR DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY. *JB

Sep 9, 2006 Electrical System 14,000 mi

CALL STALLS OUT.. MY VW2005.5 JETTA WHILE DRIVE TURNS OFF WITH NO WARNING SIGNS.. VERY DANGEROUS.. ON THE HIGHWAYS. BEEN TO GUNTHER VW COCONUT CREEK FL FOR 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN AUG 30. 2006 FOR THE CAR STALLING .. SERVICE ADVISOR DEAN TOOK IN IT.. MY ...

Sep 9, 2006 Electrical System 14,000 mi

CALL STALLS OUT.. MY VW2005.5 JETTA WHILE DRIVE TURNS OFF WITH NO WARNING SIGNS.. VERY DANGEROUS.. ON THE HIGHWAYS. BEEN TO GUNTHER VW COCONUT CREEK FL FOR 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN AUG 30. 2006 FOR THE CAR STALLING .. SERVICE ADVISOR DEAN TOOK IN IT.. MY ...

Aug 11, 2006 Power Train

PRETTY MUCH SINCE I LEASED MY CAR IN APRIL OF 05 THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS. WHEN I WOULD PUT MY CAR INTO REVERSE IT WOULD SHIFT HARD. THEN 3 MONTHS LATER I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT IT BACK ON THE BRAKE FOR IT TO GO INTO REVERSE. AS TIME WENT ON WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD EN...

Aug 11, 2006 Power Train

PRETTY MUCH SINCE I LEASED MY CAR IN APRIL OF 05 THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS. WHEN I WOULD PUT MY CAR INTO REVERSE IT WOULD SHIFT HARD. THEN 3 MONTHS LATER I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT IT BACK ON THE BRAKE FOR IT TO GO INTO REVERSE. AS TIME WENT ON WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD EN...

Aug 10, 2006 Seat Belts 19,315 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TAB WON'T ENGAGE IN HOLDER MECHANISM. *NM

Aug 10, 2006 Seat Belts 19,315 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TAB WON'T ENGAGE IN HOLDER MECHANISM. *NM

Aug 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 21,400 mi

OIL PAN WAS CRACKED DO TO CONTACT WITH SPEED BUMP. ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON UNTIL ENGINE FAILED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. WHEN OBTAINING A REPLACEMENT OIL PAN FROM MANUFACTURER A REDESIGNED OIL PAN WAS USED AS A REPLACEMENT. INSTEAD OF CAST ALUMINUM IT WAS STEEL. IF THIS PAN WAS USED AS THE...

Aug 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 21,400 mi

OIL PAN WAS CRACKED DO TO CONTACT WITH SPEED BUMP. ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON UNTIL ENGINE FAILED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. WHEN OBTAINING A REPLACEMENT OIL PAN FROM MANUFACTURER A REDESIGNED OIL PAN WAS USED AS A REPLACEMENT. INSTEAD OF CAST ALUMINUM IT WAS STEEL. IF THIS PAN WAS USED AS THE...

Aug 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALERSHIP: LINDSAY VOLKSWAGEN OF DULLES MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGEN I HAVE NEVER HEARD FROM VW CUSTOMER CARE SINCE MY INITIAL COMPLAINT, FILED 10.27.05 AT 9:12 P.M., REFERENCE NUMBER 804030825. I CALLED IN NOV 05' TO CHECK ON THE STATUS AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP TOLD ME I SHOULD FILE AGAIN (I HAVE...

Aug 1, 2006 Power Train

DEALERSHIP: LINDSAY VOLKSWAGEN OF DULLES MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGEN I HAVE NEVER HEARD FROM VW CUSTOMER CARE SINCE MY INITIAL COMPLAINT, FILED 10.27.05 AT 9:12 P.M., REFERENCE NUMBER 804030825. I CALLED IN NOV 05' TO CHECK ON THE STATUS AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP TOLD ME I SHOULD FILE AGAIN (I HAVE...

Aug 1, 2006 Suspension

DEALERSHIP: LINDSAY VOLKSWAGEN OF DULLES MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGEN I HAVE NEVER HEARD FROM VW CUSTOMER CARE SINCE MY INITIAL COMPLAINT, FILED 10.27.05 AT 9:12 P.M., REFERENCE NUMBER 804030825. I CALLED IN NOV 05' TO CHECK ON THE STATUS AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP TOLD ME I SHOULD FILE AGAIN (I HAVE...

Aug 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEALERSHIP: LINDSAY VOLKSWAGEN OF DULLES MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGEN I HAVE NEVER HEARD FROM VW CUSTOMER CARE SINCE MY INITIAL COMPLAINT, FILED 10.27.05 AT 9:12 P.M., REFERENCE NUMBER 804030825. I CALLED IN NOV 05' TO CHECK ON THE STATUS AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP TOLD ME I SHOULD FILE AGAIN (I HAVE...

Aug 1, 2006 Power Train

DEALERSHIP: LINDSAY VOLKSWAGEN OF DULLES MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGEN I HAVE NEVER HEARD FROM VW CUSTOMER CARE SINCE MY INITIAL COMPLAINT, FILED 10.27.05 AT 9:12 P.M., REFERENCE NUMBER 804030825. I CALLED IN NOV 05' TO CHECK ON THE STATUS AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP TOLD ME I SHOULD FILE AGAIN (I HAVE...

Aug 1, 2006 Suspension

DEALERSHIP: LINDSAY VOLKSWAGEN OF DULLES MANUFACTURER: VOLKSWAGEN I HAVE NEVER HEARD FROM VW CUSTOMER CARE SINCE MY INITIAL COMPLAINT, FILED 10.27.05 AT 9:12 P.M., REFERENCE NUMBER 804030825. I CALLED IN NOV 05' TO CHECK ON THE STATUS AND A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP TOLD ME I SHOULD FILE AGAIN (I HAVE...

Jul 13, 2006 Power Train 35,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH IN MY CAR, AT WHICH TIME I FELT A SNAP AND I COULD NO LONGER CHANGE GEARS. IT BEGAN WORKING AGAIN ABOUT FORTY MINUTES LATER, BUT WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS AT TIMES. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE WAS NOT RELEASING PROPERLY AND THAT I NEEDED TO REP...

Jul 13, 2006 Power Train 35,100 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH IN MY CAR, AT WHICH TIME I FELT A SNAP AND I COULD NO LONGER CHANGE GEARS. IT BEGAN WORKING AGAIN ABOUT FORTY MINUTES LATER, BUT WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS AT TIMES. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE WAS NOT RELEASING PROPERLY AND THAT I NEEDED TO REP...

Jul 7, 2006 Power Train

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PROCEEDING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CLUTCH SHATTERED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND OFFERED REPAIRS AT COST. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED COMPLAINTS FOR THE YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WERE A HIGH NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS RE...

Jul 7, 2006 Power Train

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PROCEEDING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CLUTCH SHATTERED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND OFFERED REPAIRS AT COST. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED COMPLAINTS FOR THE YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WERE A HIGH NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS RE...

Jun 3, 2006 Seat Belts

I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS TDI FROM RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN ON AUGUST 25TH 2005. I TOOK THE CAR INTO NORTH POINT VOLKSWAGEN IN SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS TO HAVE THE FUEL GAUGE CHECKED OUT ON SEPTEMBER 2ND 2005. THE SERVICE TECH TOOK ME TO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE CAR. HE ASK...

Jun 3, 2006 Suspension

I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS TDI FROM RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN ON AUGUST 25TH 2005. I TOOK THE CAR INTO NORTH POINT VOLKSWAGEN IN SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS TO HAVE THE FUEL GAUGE CHECKED OUT ON SEPTEMBER 2ND 2005. THE SERVICE TECH TOOK ME TO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE CAR. HE ASK...

Jun 3, 2006 Visibility

I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS TDI FROM RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN ON AUGUST 25TH 2005. I TOOK THE CAR INTO NORTH POINT VOLKSWAGEN IN SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS TO HAVE THE FUEL GAUGE CHECKED OUT ON SEPTEMBER 2ND 2005. THE SERVICE TECH TOOK ME TO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE CAR. HE ASK...

Jun 3, 2006 Structure

I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS TDI FROM RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN ON AUGUST 25TH 2005. I TOOK THE CAR INTO NORTH POINT VOLKSWAGEN IN SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS TO HAVE THE FUEL GAUGE CHECKED OUT ON SEPTEMBER 2ND 2005. THE SERVICE TECH TOOK ME TO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE CAR. HE ASK...

Jun 3, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel

I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS TDI FROM RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN ON AUGUST 25TH 2005. I TOOK THE CAR INTO NORTH POINT VOLKSWAGEN IN SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS TO HAVE THE FUEL GAUGE CHECKED OUT ON SEPTEMBER 2ND 2005. THE SERVICE TECH TOOK ME TO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE CAR. HE ASK...

Jun 3, 2006 Seat Belts

I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS TDI FROM RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN ON AUGUST 25TH 2005. I TOOK THE CAR INTO NORTH POINT VOLKSWAGEN IN SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS TO HAVE THE FUEL GAUGE CHECKED OUT ON SEPTEMBER 2ND 2005. THE SERVICE TECH TOOK ME TO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE CAR. HE ASK...

Jun 3, 2006 Suspension

I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS TDI FROM RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN ON AUGUST 25TH 2005. I TOOK THE CAR INTO NORTH POINT VOLKSWAGEN IN SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS TO HAVE THE FUEL GAUGE CHECKED OUT ON SEPTEMBER 2ND 2005. THE SERVICE TECH TOOK ME TO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE CAR. HE ASK...

Jun 3, 2006 Visibility

I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS TDI FROM RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN ON AUGUST 25TH 2005. I TOOK THE CAR INTO NORTH POINT VOLKSWAGEN IN SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS TO HAVE THE FUEL GAUGE CHECKED OUT ON SEPTEMBER 2ND 2005. THE SERVICE TECH TOOK ME TO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE CAR. HE ASK...

Jun 3, 2006 Structure

I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS TDI FROM RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN ON AUGUST 25TH 2005. I TOOK THE CAR INTO NORTH POINT VOLKSWAGEN IN SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS TO HAVE THE FUEL GAUGE CHECKED OUT ON SEPTEMBER 2ND 2005. THE SERVICE TECH TOOK ME TO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE CAR. HE ASK...

Jun 3, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel

I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS TDI FROM RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN ON AUGUST 25TH 2005. I TOOK THE CAR INTO NORTH POINT VOLKSWAGEN IN SHERWOOD, ARKANSAS TO HAVE THE FUEL GAUGE CHECKED OUT ON SEPTEMBER 2ND 2005. THE SERVICE TECH TOOK ME TO THE SHOP TO LOOK AT THE CAR. HE ASK...

May 22, 2006 Power Train 37,067 mi

WHILE ENTERING THE INTERSTATE AND UPSHIFTING INTO 5TH GEAR, THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE CLUTCH STUCK TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL TRANSMISSION FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE FAILURE WAS DUE...

May 22, 2006 Power Train 37,067 mi

WHILE ENTERING THE INTERSTATE AND UPSHIFTING INTO 5TH GEAR, THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE CLUTCH STUCK TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL TRANSMISSION FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE FAILURE WAS DUE...

May 12, 2006 Electrical System 11,200 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL ITS POWER AND WAS I COULD NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. WE WERE VERY LUCKY TO NOT GET HIT FROM BEHIND. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, ENGINE/EXHAUST LIGHT, ESR LIGHT, ESP LIGHT ALL CAME ON. IT ALSO STALLS OUT WHEN SITTING AT AN...

May 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,200 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL ITS POWER AND WAS I COULD NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. WE WERE VERY LUCKY TO NOT GET HIT FROM BEHIND. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, ENGINE/EXHAUST LIGHT, ESR LIGHT, ESP LIGHT ALL CAME ON. IT ALSO STALLS OUT WHEN SITTING AT AN...

May 12, 2006 Electrical System 11,200 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL ITS POWER AND WAS I COULD NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. WE WERE VERY LUCKY TO NOT GET HIT FROM BEHIND. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, ENGINE/EXHAUST LIGHT, ESR LIGHT, ESP LIGHT ALL CAME ON. IT ALSO STALLS OUT WHEN SITTING AT AN...

May 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,200 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL ITS POWER AND WAS I COULD NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. WE WERE VERY LUCKY TO NOT GET HIT FROM BEHIND. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, ENGINE/EXHAUST LIGHT, ESR LIGHT, ESP LIGHT ALL CAME ON. IT ALSO STALLS OUT WHEN SITTING AT AN...

Feb 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 12,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, AFTER BEING STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE FOR A SPLIT SECOND THEN STOP. IF THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF FOR 15 MINUTES, IT WILL GO FOR 10 MILES. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALER...

Feb 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 12,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, AFTER BEING STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE FOR A SPLIT SECOND THEN STOP. IF THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF FOR 15 MINUTES, IT WILL GO FOR 10 MILES. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALER...

Feb 20, 2006 Power Train 14,000 mi

I NOW OWN A 2005. 5 NEW BODY STYLE JETTA TDI WITH JUST UNDER 15,000 MILES ON IT AND IN 5TH I CAN FEEL THE CLUTCH SLIPPING AT TIMES WHICH I FEEL IS UN-ACCEPTABLE. AND YES I DO KNOW HOW TO DRIVE A MANUAL DIESEL, TDI AND NON-TDI. *NM

Feb 20, 2006 Power Train 14,000 mi

I NOW OWN A 2005. 5 NEW BODY STYLE JETTA TDI WITH JUST UNDER 15,000 MILES ON IT AND IN 5TH I CAN FEEL THE CLUTCH SLIPPING AT TIMES WHICH I FEEL IS UN-ACCEPTABLE. AND YES I DO KNOW HOW TO DRIVE A MANUAL DIESEL, TDI AND NON-TDI. *NM

Feb 9, 2006 Power Train

AT COLD-START, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES THEN LURCHES INTO EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE, WHICH IS ESPECIALLY UNNERVING WHEN DRIVING IN AREAS WITH IN/DECLINES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ROLLS LIKE A MANUAL. TOLD BY THE DEALER TWICE THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM BECAUSE THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WAS FUNCTION...

Feb 9, 2006 Power Train

AT COLD-START, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HESITATES THEN LURCHES INTO EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE, WHICH IS ESPECIALLY UNNERVING WHEN DRIVING IN AREAS WITH IN/DECLINES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE ROLLS LIKE A MANUAL. TOLD BY THE DEALER TWICE THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM BECAUSE THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WAS FUNCTION...

Jan 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,500 mi

I BOUGHT A 2005 JETTA TDI, BRAND NEW. WHEN IT HAD LESS THAN 2000 MILES ON IT, IT DIED WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO COAST OUT OF TRAFFIC, AND AFTER 20 MINUTES IT FINALLY RESTARTED. THEN 6 WEEKS LATER, WITH LESS THAN 4500 MILES ON IT, IT DIED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS GOING 70 MPH ON AN...

Jan 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,500 mi

I BOUGHT A 2005 JETTA TDI, BRAND NEW. WHEN IT HAD LESS THAN 2000 MILES ON IT, IT DIED WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO COAST OUT OF TRAFFIC, AND AFTER 20 MINUTES IT FINALLY RESTARTED. THEN 6 WEEKS LATER, WITH LESS THAN 4500 MILES ON IT, IT DIED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS GOING 70 MPH ON AN...

Jan 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 6,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES DO NOT ALWAYS DEPRESS. THE FIRST 3 TIMES THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED ITSELF. THE LAST TIME THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HIT A VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED MINOR DA...

Jan 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 6,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES DO NOT ALWAYS DEPRESS. THE FIRST 3 TIMES THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED ITSELF. THE LAST TIME THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HIT A VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED MINOR DA...

Dec 27, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 4,225 mi

THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. DESPITE USING THE UNLOCK BUTTONS ON KEY, THE DRIVERS DOOR, AND THE PASSENGER DOOR, THE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT ENGAGE. EACH TIME ONE OF THE MENTIONED UNLOCK BUTTONS IS PUSHED, YOU CAN HEAR THE ELECTRONIC MECHANISM SOUND LIKE IT IS UNLOCKING THE DOOR, BUT THE L...

Dec 27, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 4,225 mi

THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. DESPITE USING THE UNLOCK BUTTONS ON KEY, THE DRIVERS DOOR, AND THE PASSENGER DOOR, THE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT ENGAGE. EACH TIME ONE OF THE MENTIONED UNLOCK BUTTONS IS PUSHED, YOU CAN HEAR THE ELECTRONIC MECHANISM SOUND LIKE IT IS UNLOCKING THE DOOR, BUT THE L...

Dec 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND LURCHED FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT IN NATURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. HOWEVER , THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK

Dec 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND LURCHED FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT IN NATURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. HOWEVER , THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK

Nov 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH OUR 2005 JETTA SINCE PURCHASE. WHENEVER WE START THE CAR FROM COLD WE EXPERIENCE A VERY LOUD NOISE THAT LASTS FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A NORMAL SOUND. UNFORTUNATELY AT FIRST...

Nov 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH OUR 2005 JETTA SINCE PURCHASE. WHENEVER WE START THE CAR FROM COLD WE EXPERIENCE A VERY LOUD NOISE THAT LASTS FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A NORMAL SOUND. UNFORTUNATELY AT FIRST...

Nov 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 250 mi

THE CAR IS SQUEALING RIDICULOUSLY LOUD WHEN THE CAR COMES TO A STOP OR IN REVERSE. (MOSTLY IN REVERSE) I HAVE CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN MULTIPLE TIMES. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OR GIVEN ANY INFORMATION ON FIXING THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED EVERYTHING THEY COULD TO FIX IT...

Nov 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 250 mi

THE CAR IS SQUEALING RIDICULOUSLY LOUD WHEN THE CAR COMES TO A STOP OR IN REVERSE. (MOSTLY IN REVERSE) I HAVE CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN MULTIPLE TIMES. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OR GIVEN ANY INFORMATION ON FIXING THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED EVERYTHING THEY COULD TO FIX IT...

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

ANY TIME THE VEHICLE IS NOT OPERATED FOR A FEW HOURS OR LONGER, THE ENGINE MAKES A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE UPON STARTING. THE NOISE LASTS LESS THAN 30 SECONDS, THEN A HIGH-PITCHED NOISE FOLLOWS BEFORE BOTH NOISES CEASE. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THESE NOISES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I TOOK ...

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

ANY TIME THE VEHICLE IS NOT OPERATED FOR A FEW HOURS OR LONGER, THE ENGINE MAKES A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE UPON STARTING. THE NOISE LASTS LESS THAN 30 SECONDS, THEN A HIGH-PITCHED NOISE FOLLOWS BEFORE BOTH NOISES CEASE. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THESE NOISES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I TOOK ...

Nov 11, 2005 Electrical System

WE WERE DRIVING OUR NEW 2005.5 JETTA 5 SPD AT AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE STALLED AS A RESULT OF THE CLUTCH BEING LET OUT TO QUICKLY. I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT SUCCESS. I PULLED THE BRAKE UP; PUSHED THE CLUTCH PEDAL COMPLETELY IN AND PUT THE STICK SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. STILL WAS...

Nov 11, 2005 Electrical System

WE WERE DRIVING OUR NEW 2005.5 JETTA 5 SPD AT AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE STALLED AS A RESULT OF THE CLUTCH BEING LET OUT TO QUICKLY. I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT SUCCESS. I PULLED THE BRAKE UP; PUSHED THE CLUTCH PEDAL COMPLETELY IN AND PUT THE STICK SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. STILL WAS...

Oct 28, 2005 Tires

DRIVING VW JETTA BOUGHT NEW EARLY 2005 ON A SURFACE STREET IN WESTERVILLE. DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING FOUR OR MORE HOLES (2" X 2") ON OUTER SIDE TIRE WALL. TIRE MADE BY MICHELIN; WE WILL KEEP TIRE OR AT LEAST RETAIN PHOTOS OF IT. CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH DRIVEN BY MY WIFE...

Oct 28, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING AND HE FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL. HE PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THEN IT STALLED. HE DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL WHILE TRYING TO RESTART IT, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. HE GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND...

Oct 28, 2005 Tires

DRIVING VW JETTA BOUGHT NEW EARLY 2005 ON A SURFACE STREET IN WESTERVILLE. DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING FOUR OR MORE HOLES (2" X 2") ON OUTER SIDE TIRE WALL. TIRE MADE BY MICHELIN; WE WILL KEEP TIRE OR AT LEAST RETAIN PHOTOS OF IT. CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH DRIVEN BY MY WIFE...

Oct 28, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING AND HE FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL. HE PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THEN IT STALLED. HE DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL WHILE TRYING TO RESTART IT, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. HE GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND...

Oct 27, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 27, 2005 Air Bags 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 27, 2005 Electrical System 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 27, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 27, 2005 Air Bags 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 27, 2005 Electrical System 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED ON 8-16-05 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR DIED. THEN IT LURCHED FORWARD, STOPPED AND LURCHED FORWARD AGAIN. THIS WAS THE FIFTH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERS. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEY REPLACED A FUEL INJECTOR. THE SECOND TIME T...

Oct 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

A FEW DAYS AFTER WE PURCHASED OUR NEW 2005 JETTA WE NOTICED THAT AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 6 HOURS OR MORE WE WERE HEARING A VERY LOUD NOISE AT START UP. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME WE START THE CAR FROM COLD, BECOMING MORE LOUD THE COLDER IT IS - THE NOISE IS VERY LOUD AND MOST CERTAINLY NO...

Oct 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

A FEW DAYS AFTER WE PURCHASED OUR NEW 2005 JETTA WE NOTICED THAT AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 6 HOURS OR MORE WE WERE HEARING A VERY LOUD NOISE AT START UP. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME WE START THE CAR FROM COLD, BECOMING MORE LOUD THE COLDER IT IS - THE NOISE IS VERY LOUD AND MOST CERTAINLY NO...

Oct 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS IT MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN YOU START IT. THIS LASTS FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS AND THEN GOES AWAY, BUT IT OCCURS EVERYTIME YOU START THE CAR AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LITTLE WHILE. I WAS TOLD THE NOISE WAS NORMAL BY MY SALES REP. I HAVE H...

Oct 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS IT MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN YOU START IT. THIS LASTS FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS AND THEN GOES AWAY, BUT IT OCCURS EVERYTIME YOU START THE CAR AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LITTLE WHILE. I WAS TOLD THE NOISE WAS NORMAL BY MY SALES REP. I HAVE H...

Sep 1, 2005 Seat Belts 5,200 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IN APRIL 2005 FROM COLONIAL VOLKSWAGEN IN FEASTERVILLE, PA. ON AUGUST 24TH I BROUGHT IT IN BECAUSE MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BROKE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE BELT IN STOCK AND WOULD HAVE TO ORDER IT. I TOLD THEM THAT I WAS UNHAPPY WITH THE...

Sep 1, 2005 Seat Belts 5,200 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IN APRIL 2005 FROM COLONIAL VOLKSWAGEN IN FEASTERVILLE, PA. ON AUGUST 24TH I BROUGHT IT IN BECAUSE MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BROKE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE BELT IN STOCK AND WOULD HAVE TO ORDER IT. I TOLD THEM THAT I WAS UNHAPPY WITH THE...

Aug 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE ENCOUNTERED SEVERAL ISSUES THE MOST ALARMING CURRENTLY IS A SMELL OF BURNING OIL UPON HEAVY ACCELERATION WHICH HASN'T BEEN LOCATED BY THE DEALER EVEN THOUGH THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 05.*JB

Aug 17, 2005 Electrical System 150 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT LIGHT AND HIT THE ACCELERATE TO FIND MY CAR HAD NO POWER AND SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME INCLUDING ESP, AND TRACTION, AS WELL AS THE EXHAUST LIGHT. THERE WAS ALSO A STRONG ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING IN THE CAR. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR AND HAD...

Aug 17, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE ENCOUNTERED SEVERAL ISSUES THE MOST ALARMING CURRENTLY IS A SMELL OF BURNING OIL UPON HEAVY ACCELERATION WHICH HASN'T BEEN LOCATED BY THE DEALER EVEN THOUGH THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 05.*JB

Aug 17, 2005 Electrical System 150 mi

I WAS STOPPED AT LIGHT AND HIT THE ACCELERATE TO FIND MY CAR HAD NO POWER AND SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME INCLUDING ESP, AND TRACTION, AS WELL AS THE EXHAUST LIGHT. THERE WAS ALSO A STRONG ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING IN THE CAR. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 10 MILES PER HOUR AND HAD...

Jul 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN WE COLD START OF OUR 2005 JETTA, THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE AN AIRPLANE ENGINE FIRING UP -- THE CAR REVS ITSELF AFTER 10 SECONDS AND THEN WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE -- IT LUNGES. CALLED VW AND HAD THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY AGREED THAT THE CAR HAD AN ISSUE AND SENT OUT A VW TECH T...

Jul 31, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN WE COLD START OF OUR 2005 JETTA, THE ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE AN AIRPLANE ENGINE FIRING UP -- THE CAR REVS ITSELF AFTER 10 SECONDS AND THEN WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE -- IT LUNGES. CALLED VW AND HAD THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY AGREED THAT THE CAR HAD AN ISSUE AND SENT OUT A VW TECH T...

Jul 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 20 mi

WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS IT MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN YOU START IT. THIS LASTS FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS AND THEN GOES AWAY, BUT IT OCCURS EVERYTIME YOU START THE CAR AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LITTLE WHILE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP AND THAT IT'S N...

Jul 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 20 mi

WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS IT MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN YOU START IT. THIS LASTS FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS AND THEN GOES AWAY, BUT IT OCCURS EVERYTIME YOU START THE CAR AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LITTLE WHILE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP AND THAT IT'S N...

Jul 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 7-13-05 CONCERNING THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP. A RECALL NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. SHE CALLED THE DEALER , AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT GET HER IN UNTIL WEDNESDAY 7-20-05 BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIT HER INTO THEIR BUSY SCHEDULE, AND BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAV...

Jul 14, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DT: CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 7-13-05 CONCERNING THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP. A RECALL NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. SHE CALLED THE DEALER , AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT GET HER IN UNTIL WEDNESDAY 7-20-05 BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIT HER INTO THEIR BUSY SCHEDULE, AND BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAV...

Jul 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE WHEN HE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR. THIS CAUSED SOOT BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. THE SOOT WAS WORSE IN THE BACK OF THE STATION WAGON. SOOT AFFECTED THE WHOLE VEHICLE. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP FIVE TIMES FOR THIS COMPLAINT. CONSUMER STATED ...

Jul 6, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ON FRONT THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WAS NOT LOCKING. THE SEAT BELT CAN NOT BE USED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. *AK

Jul 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE WHEN HE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR. THIS CAUSED SOOT BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. THE SOOT WAS WORSE IN THE BACK OF THE STATION WAGON. SOOT AFFECTED THE WHOLE VEHICLE. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP FIVE TIMES FOR THIS COMPLAINT. CONSUMER STATED ...

Jul 6, 2005 Seat Belts

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ON FRONT THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WAS NOT LOCKING. THE SEAT BELT CAN NOT BE USED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. *AK

Jun 28, 2005 Power Train

SHIFTING FROM PARK TO EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE WHILE ENGINE IS COLD, VEHICLE HESITATES AND THEN SUDDENLY JERKS INTO GEAR.

Jun 28, 2005 Power Train

SHIFTING FROM PARK TO EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE WHILE ENGINE IS COLD, VEHICLE HESITATES AND THEN SUDDENLY JERKS INTO GEAR.

Jun 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 928 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE WHEN HE NEEDS IT TO. WHEN HE TURNS THE CAR OFF AND LETS THE COMPUTER RESET THEN START THE VEHICLE IT WILL ACCELERATE. HE TOOK CAR TO A DEALER, AND SINCE THE PROBLEM WAS IN...

Jun 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 928 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE WHEN HE NEEDS IT TO. WHEN HE TURNS THE CAR OFF AND LETS THE COMPUTER RESET THEN START THE VEHICLE IT WILL ACCELERATE. HE TOOK CAR TO A DEALER, AND SINCE THE PROBLEM WAS IN...

Jun 10, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel 400 mi

ON THE 'NEW' 2005.5 JETTA TDI DIESEL VEHICLE, THE FUEL NOZLE INLET IS TOO SMALL TO USE A MOAJORITY OF THE DIESEL FUEL PUMPS MORE COMMONLY FOUND AT TRUCK STOPS. SINCE WHEN TRAVELING CROSS COUNTRY YOU WOULD MOST LIKE STOP AT A TRUCK STOP TO FUEL UP, YOU WOULD MOST LIKELY BE OUT OF LUCK -AND HAVE 'SEAR...

Jun 10, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel 400 mi

ON THE 'NEW' 2005.5 JETTA TDI DIESEL VEHICLE, THE FUEL NOZLE INLET IS TOO SMALL TO USE A MOAJORITY OF THE DIESEL FUEL PUMPS MORE COMMONLY FOUND AT TRUCK STOPS. SINCE WHEN TRAVELING CROSS COUNTRY YOU WOULD MOST LIKE STOP AT A TRUCK STOP TO FUEL UP, YOU WOULD MOST LIKELY BE OUT OF LUCK -AND HAVE 'SEAR...

Jun 2, 2005 Power Train

THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHERS AND I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT IT AS WELL, SO THAT VW WILL EVENTUALLY BE FORCED TO MAKE A RECALL ON THIS MALFUNCTION. WHEN I START MY CAR AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR AND HOUR OR MORE, I PLACE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, PUT IT EITHER INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE, AND IF I AM ON AN...

Jun 2, 2005 Power Train

THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHERS AND I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT IT AS WELL, SO THAT VW WILL EVENTUALLY BE FORCED TO MAKE A RECALL ON THIS MALFUNCTION. WHEN I START MY CAR AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR AND HOUR OR MORE, I PLACE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, PUT IT EITHER INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE, AND IF I AM ON AN...

May 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FOLLOWING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS, MY HANDS WERE THROWN OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN PROCEDED TO GO STRAIGHT UP ONTO A CURB CAUSING THE...

May 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FOLLOWING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS, MY HANDS WERE THROWN OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN PROCEDED TO GO STRAIGHT UP ONTO A CURB CAUSING THE...

May 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FOLLOWING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS, MY HANDS WERE THROWN OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN PROCEDED TO GO STRAIGHT UP ONTO A CURB CAUSING THE...

May 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FOLLOWING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS, MY HANDS WERE THROWN OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN PROCEDED TO GO STRAIGHT UP ONTO A CURB CAUSING THE...

May 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FOLLOWING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS, MY HANDS WERE THROWN OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN PROCEDED TO GO STRAIGHT UP ONTO A CURB CAUSING THE...

May 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FOLLOWING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS, MY HANDS WERE THROWN OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN PROCEDED TO GO STRAIGHT UP ONTO A CURB CAUSING THE...

May 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FOLLOWING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS, MY HANDS WERE THROWN OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN PROCEDED TO GO STRAIGHT UP ONTO A CURB CAUSING THE...

May 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FOLLOWING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS, MY HANDS WERE THROWN OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN PROCEDED TO GO STRAIGHT UP ONTO A CURB CAUSING THE...

May 17, 2005 Power Train 11,500 mi

MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2005 VW JETTA TDI (1.9 LITER DIESEL ENGINE) IN OCTOBER OF 2004. THIS VEHICLE HAD A HEATING ELEMENT THAT WAS BAD AND EVENTUALLY FIXED BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY IN NOVEMBER OF 2004. SINCE APPROX. DECEMBER OF 2004 WE HAVE EXPERIENCED INCREASED PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGI...

May 17, 2005 Power Train 11,500 mi

MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2005 VW JETTA TDI (1.9 LITER DIESEL ENGINE) IN OCTOBER OF 2004. THIS VEHICLE HAD A HEATING ELEMENT THAT WAS BAD AND EVENTUALLY FIXED BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY IN NOVEMBER OF 2004. SINCE APPROX. DECEMBER OF 2004 WE HAVE EXPERIENCED INCREASED PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGI...

Apr 29, 2005 Power Train

IN THE MORNINGS THE CAR WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE WHEN YOUR FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE, YOU HAVE TO LET OFF ON THE BRAKE AND REVERSE THE ENGINE A BIT, THEN THE CAR JUMPS INTO REVERSE, SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTLY LURCHES BACKWARD. DEALERS RESPONSE: BACK YOUR CAR INTO YOUR GARAGE OR PARKING SPACE AT NIGHT SO Y...

Apr 29, 2005 Power Train

IN THE MORNINGS THE CAR WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE WHEN YOUR FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE, YOU HAVE TO LET OFF ON THE BRAKE AND REVERSE THE ENGINE A BIT, THEN THE CAR JUMPS INTO REVERSE, SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTLY LURCHES BACKWARD. DEALERS RESPONSE: BACK YOUR CAR INTO YOUR GARAGE OR PARKING SPACE AT NIGHT SO Y...

Feb 1, 2005 Electrical System

MY ALARM ON MY 2005 JETTA TDI IS MALFUNCTIONING. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING FAULTY CONTROLS IN THE STEERING COLUM, AND FAULTY COMPONENTS IN THE ESP. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT TO REPAIR THE ALARM, THE RADIO MUST BE REPLACED, HOWEVER THE RADIO IS ON 'BACKORDER', HAS BEEN FO...

Feb 1, 2005 Electrical System

MY ALARM ON MY 2005 JETTA TDI IS MALFUNCTIONING. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING FAULTY CONTROLS IN THE STEERING COLUM, AND FAULTY COMPONENTS IN THE ESP. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT TO REPAIR THE ALARM, THE RADIO MUST BE REPLACED, HOWEVER THE RADIO IS ON 'BACKORDER', HAS BEEN FO...

Jan 12, 2005 Power Train 10 mi

THIS PROBABLY IS THE SAME AS THE EXISTING COMPLAINT NUMBER 10079735 FOR VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 04. 1. IT HAPPENS ONLY WHEN IT IS COLD. IF IT IS COLD, THE PROBLEM IS REPEATABLE. 2. WHILE PUSHING THE BRAKE, WE MOVE THE SHIFT FROM PARK TO EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE (IT'S THE SAME). THEN NORMALLY, TORQUE IS TRA...

Jan 12, 2005 Power Train 10 mi

THIS PROBABLY IS THE SAME AS THE EXISTING COMPLAINT NUMBER 10079735 FOR VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 04. 1. IT HAPPENS ONLY WHEN IT IS COLD. IF IT IS COLD, THE PROBLEM IS REPEATABLE. 2. WHILE PUSHING THE BRAKE, WE MOVE THE SHIFT FROM PARK TO EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE (IT'S THE SAME). THEN NORMALLY, TORQUE IS TRA...

Jan 8, 2005 Seats

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STATION WAGON. ON JANUARY 5, THE DRIVERS SEAT CAME OFF, (UNATTACHED,WAS DISCONNECTED ) FROM THE TRACK ON THE CAR. WOLKSWAGON HAS FIXED THIS AT NO CHARGE BUT THERE NEEDS TO BE AN INVESTIAGION INTO WHETHER THERE ARE OTHER CARS OUT THERE WITH THE SAME PRO...

Jan 8, 2005 Seats

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STATION WAGON. ON JANUARY 5, THE DRIVERS SEAT CAME OFF, (UNATTACHED,WAS DISCONNECTED ) FROM THE TRACK ON THE CAR. WOLKSWAGON HAS FIXED THIS AT NO CHARGE BUT THERE NEEDS TO BE AN INVESTIAGION INTO WHETHER THERE ARE OTHER CARS OUT THERE WITH THE SAME PRO...