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Active Recalls (4)

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 ...

19V679000 Sep 25, 2019 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta S...

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...

10V621000 Dec 10, 2010 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. T...

Complaints

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Jan 8, 2025 Air Bags 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the failure could b...

Jan 8, 2025 Air Bags 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the failure could b...

Jan 30, 2024 Power Train

The car has been jerking when you’re driving and sometimes it jerks forward as you’re parking it while it’s in the parked position. Then I’m driving home from work , it’s raining heavy. I get to the Valaro store by my house; I put $40.00 worth of gas in the car after work drove home parke...

Jan 30, 2024 Electrical System

The car has been jerking when you’re driving and sometimes it jerks forward as you’re parking it while it’s in the parked position. Then I’m driving home from work , it’s raining heavy. I get to the Valaro store by my house; I put $40.00 worth of gas in the car after work drove home parke...

Jan 30, 2024 Unknown Or Other

The car has been jerking when you’re driving and sometimes it jerks forward as you’re parking it while it’s in the parked position. Then I’m driving home from work , it’s raining heavy. I get to the Valaro store by my house; I put $40.00 worth of gas in the car after work drove home parke...

Jan 30, 2024 Power Train

The car has been jerking when you’re driving and sometimes it jerks forward as you’re parking it while it’s in the parked position. Then I’m driving home from work , it’s raining heavy. I get to the Valaro store by my house; I put $40.00 worth of gas in the car after work drove home parke...

Jan 30, 2024 Electrical System

The car has been jerking when you’re driving and sometimes it jerks forward as you’re parking it while it’s in the parked position. Then I’m driving home from work , it’s raining heavy. I get to the Valaro store by my house; I put $40.00 worth of gas in the car after work drove home parke...

Jan 30, 2024 Unknown Or Other

The car has been jerking when you’re driving and sometimes it jerks forward as you’re parking it while it’s in the parked position. Then I’m driving home from work , it’s raining heavy. I get to the Valaro store by my house; I put $40.00 worth of gas in the car after work drove home parke...

Aug 10, 2022 Electrical System Fire 141,000 mi

The contact owned a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical problems. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, another driver persistently blew the horn at her to inform her that the vehicle had caught fire. There was no warning light illuminated. Th...

Aug 10, 2022 Electrical System Fire 141,000 mi

The contact owned a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical problems. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, another driver persistently blew the horn at her to inform her that the vehicle had caught fire. There was no warning light illuminated. Th...

Oct 13, 2021 Service Brakes

TPMS failure on each tire and ABS went out immediately. Was on he highway when failure happened; had to use the emergency run away truck ramp to stop. Break pads seized on back left side causing damage to rotor that was just replaced. Only thing that saved my life was it was in the middle of the nig...

Oct 13, 2021 Tires

TPMS failure on each tire and ABS went out immediately. Was on he highway when failure happened; had to use the emergency run away truck ramp to stop. Break pads seized on back left side causing damage to rotor that was just replaced. Only thing that saved my life was it was in the middle of the nig...

Oct 13, 2021 Service Brakes

TPMS failure on each tire and ABS went out immediately. Was on he highway when failure happened; had to use the emergency run away truck ramp to stop. Break pads seized on back left side causing damage to rotor that was just replaced. Only thing that saved my life was it was in the middle of the nig...

Oct 13, 2021 Tires

TPMS failure on each tire and ABS went out immediately. Was on he highway when failure happened; had to use the emergency run away truck ramp to stop. Break pads seized on back left side causing damage to rotor that was just replaced. Only thing that saved my life was it was in the middle of the nig...

Jul 23, 2021 Engine

I had a mass airflow sensor signal connection failure which caused morning of the second cylinder in a hole in the piston see you

Jul 23, 2021 Engine

I had a mass airflow sensor signal connection failure which caused morning of the second cylinder in a hole in the piston see you

Feb 3, 2021 Air Bags 100,000 mi

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT UNIT THAT COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN FIRES. AIRBAG FAULT HINDERING USAGE

Feb 3, 2021 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT UNIT THAT COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN FIRES. AIRBAG FAULT HINDERING USAGE

Feb 3, 2021 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT UNIT THAT COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN FIRES. AIRBAG FAULT HINDERING USAGE

Feb 3, 2021 Air Bags 100,000 mi

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT UNIT THAT COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN FIRES. AIRBAG FAULT HINDERING USAGE

Feb 3, 2021 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT UNIT THAT COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN FIRES. AIRBAG FAULT HINDERING USAGE

Feb 3, 2021 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT UNIT THAT COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN FIRES. AIRBAG FAULT HINDERING USAGE

Jan 14, 2021 Steering Crash 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED HER SON WAS DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL EXPLODED WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK IN PLACE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TO CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF TRUCK. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY IN THE VEHICLE. NO WARNI...

Jan 14, 2021 Steering Crash 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED HER SON WAS DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL EXPLODED WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK IN PLACE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TO CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF TRUCK. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY IN THE VEHICLE. NO WARNI...

Oct 26, 2020 Engine 136,000 mi

AFTER GOING TO THE MECHANICS AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I WAS EXPECTING ALL THE PROBLEMS TO BE GONE BUT TO MY SURPRISE THE JOLTING WHEN I ACCELERATE IS STILL THERE. ITS A VERY HARSH JOLT FORWARD ROUGHLY WHEN ITS GOING TO SECOND GEAR, THE RPMS GO TO 4K THEN JUMP DOWN TO 2K AND IT DOES THAT...

Oct 26, 2020 Seat Belts 136,000 mi

AFTER GOING TO THE MECHANICS AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I WAS EXPECTING ALL THE PROBLEMS TO BE GONE BUT TO MY SURPRISE THE JOLTING WHEN I ACCELERATE IS STILL THERE. ITS A VERY HARSH JOLT FORWARD ROUGHLY WHEN ITS GOING TO SECOND GEAR, THE RPMS GO TO 4K THEN JUMP DOWN TO 2K AND IT DOES THAT...

Oct 26, 2020 Unknown Or Other 136,000 mi

AFTER GOING TO THE MECHANICS AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I WAS EXPECTING ALL THE PROBLEMS TO BE GONE BUT TO MY SURPRISE THE JOLTING WHEN I ACCELERATE IS STILL THERE. ITS A VERY HARSH JOLT FORWARD ROUGHLY WHEN ITS GOING TO SECOND GEAR, THE RPMS GO TO 4K THEN JUMP DOWN TO 2K AND IT DOES THAT...

Oct 26, 2020 Engine 136,000 mi

AFTER GOING TO THE MECHANICS AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I WAS EXPECTING ALL THE PROBLEMS TO BE GONE BUT TO MY SURPRISE THE JOLTING WHEN I ACCELERATE IS STILL THERE. ITS A VERY HARSH JOLT FORWARD ROUGHLY WHEN ITS GOING TO SECOND GEAR, THE RPMS GO TO 4K THEN JUMP DOWN TO 2K AND IT DOES THAT...

Oct 26, 2020 Seat Belts 136,000 mi

AFTER GOING TO THE MECHANICS AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I WAS EXPECTING ALL THE PROBLEMS TO BE GONE BUT TO MY SURPRISE THE JOLTING WHEN I ACCELERATE IS STILL THERE. ITS A VERY HARSH JOLT FORWARD ROUGHLY WHEN ITS GOING TO SECOND GEAR, THE RPMS GO TO 4K THEN JUMP DOWN TO 2K AND IT DOES THAT...

Oct 26, 2020 Unknown Or Other 136,000 mi

AFTER GOING TO THE MECHANICS AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I WAS EXPECTING ALL THE PROBLEMS TO BE GONE BUT TO MY SURPRISE THE JOLTING WHEN I ACCELERATE IS STILL THERE. ITS A VERY HARSH JOLT FORWARD ROUGHLY WHEN ITS GOING TO SECOND GEAR, THE RPMS GO TO 4K THEN JUMP DOWN TO 2K AND IT DOES THAT...

Oct 13, 2020 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN WHEN PLACED INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O...

Oct 13, 2020 Steering 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN WHEN PLACED INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O...

Oct 13, 2020 Electrical System 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN WHEN PLACED INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O...

Oct 13, 2020 Steering 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN WHEN PLACED INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O...

Sep 25, 2020 Engine Crash 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WENT TO HER TRUNK. AS SHE WAS RETRIEVING ITEMS OUT OF THE TRUCK, SHE HEARD THE VEHICLE ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BUT THE DO...

Sep 25, 2020 Engine Crash 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WENT TO HER TRUNK. AS SHE WAS RETRIEVING ITEMS OUT OF THE TRUCK, SHE HEARD THE VEHICLE ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BUT THE DO...

Sep 11, 2020 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON. I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THEN A BURNING SENSATION. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER, THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT COVER, EXPOSING THE WIRING AND FOAM. MY COAT AND CLOTHING WERE BURNED, AS WELL AS MY BACK....

Sep 11, 2020 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON. I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THEN A BURNING SENSATION. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER, THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT COVER, EXPOSING THE WIRING AND FOAM. MY COAT AND CLOTHING WERE BURNED, AS WELL AS MY BACK....

Sep 11, 2020 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON. I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THEN A BURNING SENSATION. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER, THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT COVER, EXPOSING THE WIRING AND FOAM. MY COAT AND CLOTHING WERE BURNED, AS WELL AS MY BACK....

Sep 11, 2020 Seats Fire 95,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON. I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THEN A BURNING SENSATION. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER, THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT COVER, EXPOSING THE WIRING AND FOAM. MY COAT AND CLOTHING WERE BURNED, AS WELL AS MY BACK....

Jun 20, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 174,750 mi

STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING IN FROM AC VENTS WHEN CAR AT A STOP. SEEN THIS CAR MODEL WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED FOR FUEL SMELL IN PAST. WHEN DRIVING OFF SMELL SEEMS TO GO AWAY SINCE AIR SEEMS TO BE FLOWING IT OUT OF ENGINE BAY. *TR

Jun 20, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 174,750 mi

STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING IN FROM AC VENTS WHEN CAR AT A STOP. SEEN THIS CAR MODEL WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED FOR FUEL SMELL IN PAST. WHEN DRIVING OFF SMELL SEEMS TO GO AWAY SINCE AIR SEEMS TO BE FLOWING IT OUT OF ENGINE BAY. *TR

Jan 4, 2020 Power Train 82,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS EXTREMELY BADLY EVEN THOUGH IT DOESNT EVEN HAVE 90K MILES ALMOST MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IN CITY AND IS DANGEROUS WHEN NEEDING TO SPEED UP AND SLOW DOWN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS MORE WHEN SPEEDING UP FROM SLOW SPEEDS AND WILL REACH HIGH RPMS OF 4700 EVEN WHEN NOT TOUCHING THE GAS ...

Jan 4, 2020 Power Train 82,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS EXTREMELY BADLY EVEN THOUGH IT DOESNT EVEN HAVE 90K MILES ALMOST MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IN CITY AND IS DANGEROUS WHEN NEEDING TO SPEED UP AND SLOW DOWN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS MORE WHEN SPEEDING UP FROM SLOW SPEEDS AND WILL REACH HIGH RPMS OF 4700 EVEN WHEN NOT TOUCHING THE GAS ...

Dec 3, 2019 Electrical System 121,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO LOCK. FRONT DRIVER DOOR WILL LOCK BUT ALL OTHER DOORS DO NOT LOCK. ALARM WILL SOUND OFF IF DOOR IS OPENED BUT WILL ONLY WORK FOR 1 MINUTE THEN SHUT OFF. THIS HAS RESULTED IN AN AUTO BURGLARY AT MY SONS WORK PLACE PARKING LOT. IT ALSO POSES A DANGER TO CHILDREN IN BACK SEAT IF ...

Dec 3, 2019 Unknown Or Other 121,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO LOCK. FRONT DRIVER DOOR WILL LOCK BUT ALL OTHER DOORS DO NOT LOCK. ALARM WILL SOUND OFF IF DOOR IS OPENED BUT WILL ONLY WORK FOR 1 MINUTE THEN SHUT OFF. THIS HAS RESULTED IN AN AUTO BURGLARY AT MY SONS WORK PLACE PARKING LOT. IT ALSO POSES A DANGER TO CHILDREN IN BACK SEAT IF ...

Dec 3, 2019 Electrical System 121,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO LOCK. FRONT DRIVER DOOR WILL LOCK BUT ALL OTHER DOORS DO NOT LOCK. ALARM WILL SOUND OFF IF DOOR IS OPENED BUT WILL ONLY WORK FOR 1 MINUTE THEN SHUT OFF. THIS HAS RESULTED IN AN AUTO BURGLARY AT MY SONS WORK PLACE PARKING LOT. IT ALSO POSES A DANGER TO CHILDREN IN BACK SEAT IF ...

Dec 3, 2019 Unknown Or Other 121,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO LOCK. FRONT DRIVER DOOR WILL LOCK BUT ALL OTHER DOORS DO NOT LOCK. ALARM WILL SOUND OFF IF DOOR IS OPENED BUT WILL ONLY WORK FOR 1 MINUTE THEN SHUT OFF. THIS HAS RESULTED IN AN AUTO BURGLARY AT MY SONS WORK PLACE PARKING LOT. IT ALSO POSES A DANGER TO CHILDREN IN BACK SEAT IF ...

Aug 30, 2019 Electrical System Fire 137,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE BAY BY THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP. THE LOW BEAM OF THE HEADLIGHT KEPT GOING OFF AND ON PROMPTING A BROKEN HEADLIGHT OR HEADLAMP BULB SIGNAL ON DASH BOARD. AFTER REPLACING THE BULB THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED IT CONTINUED PERIODICALLY FOR ABOUT ONE MONTH . WH...

Aug 30, 2019 Exterior Lighting Fire 137,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE BAY BY THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP. THE LOW BEAM OF THE HEADLIGHT KEPT GOING OFF AND ON PROMPTING A BROKEN HEADLIGHT OR HEADLAMP BULB SIGNAL ON DASH BOARD. AFTER REPLACING THE BULB THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED IT CONTINUED PERIODICALLY FOR ABOUT ONE MONTH . WH...

Aug 30, 2019 Electrical System Fire 137,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE BAY BY THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP. THE LOW BEAM OF THE HEADLIGHT KEPT GOING OFF AND ON PROMPTING A BROKEN HEADLIGHT OR HEADLAMP BULB SIGNAL ON DASH BOARD. AFTER REPLACING THE BULB THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED IT CONTINUED PERIODICALLY FOR ABOUT ONE MONTH . WH...

Aug 30, 2019 Exterior Lighting Fire 137,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE BAY BY THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP. THE LOW BEAM OF THE HEADLIGHT KEPT GOING OFF AND ON PROMPTING A BROKEN HEADLIGHT OR HEADLAMP BULB SIGNAL ON DASH BOARD. AFTER REPLACING THE BULB THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED IT CONTINUED PERIODICALLY FOR ABOUT ONE MONTH . WH...

Jul 22, 2019 Engine 125,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE BOTH COOLING FANS ON MY 2007 VW WOLFSBURG JETTA. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON CAND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. CAUSING THE PRESSURE RELIEF LID ON THE OVERFLOW BOTTLE TO BE ACTIVATED CAUSING COOLANT TO COME OUT. THIS WOULD HAPPEN WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEM WAS 50+ DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. VEHICL...

Jul 22, 2019 Engine 125,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE BOTH COOLING FANS ON MY 2007 VW WOLFSBURG JETTA. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON CAND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. CAUSING THE PRESSURE RELIEF LID ON THE OVERFLOW BOTTLE TO BE ACTIVATED CAUSING COOLANT TO COME OUT. THIS WOULD HAPPEN WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEM WAS 50+ DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. VEHICL...

Jul 14, 2019 Air Bags 185,000 mi

RECALL -ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING I HAVE A 07 JETTA 2.0L. 2 MONTHS AGO I NOTICED A GAS SMELL WHEN I TOOK MY OIL CAP OFF I NOTICED THERE WAS A LOT OF STEAM/SMOKE & I COULD TELL THAT'S WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM. THERE WAS NOTHING VISIBLE OTHER THAN THE STEAM/GAS VAPOR. THE COOLANT LEVEL NEVER M...

Jul 14, 2019 Engine 185,000 mi

RECALL -ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING I HAVE A 07 JETTA 2.0L. 2 MONTHS AGO I NOTICED A GAS SMELL WHEN I TOOK MY OIL CAP OFF I NOTICED THERE WAS A LOT OF STEAM/SMOKE & I COULD TELL THAT'S WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM. THERE WAS NOTHING VISIBLE OTHER THAN THE STEAM/GAS VAPOR. THE COOLANT LEVEL NEVER M...

Jul 14, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 185,000 mi

RECALL -ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING I HAVE A 07 JETTA 2.0L. 2 MONTHS AGO I NOTICED A GAS SMELL WHEN I TOOK MY OIL CAP OFF I NOTICED THERE WAS A LOT OF STEAM/SMOKE & I COULD TELL THAT'S WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM. THERE WAS NOTHING VISIBLE OTHER THAN THE STEAM/GAS VAPOR. THE COOLANT LEVEL NEVER M...

Jul 14, 2019 Air Bags 185,000 mi

RECALL -ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING I HAVE A 07 JETTA 2.0L. 2 MONTHS AGO I NOTICED A GAS SMELL WHEN I TOOK MY OIL CAP OFF I NOTICED THERE WAS A LOT OF STEAM/SMOKE & I COULD TELL THAT'S WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM. THERE WAS NOTHING VISIBLE OTHER THAN THE STEAM/GAS VAPOR. THE COOLANT LEVEL NEVER M...

Jul 14, 2019 Engine 185,000 mi

RECALL -ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING I HAVE A 07 JETTA 2.0L. 2 MONTHS AGO I NOTICED A GAS SMELL WHEN I TOOK MY OIL CAP OFF I NOTICED THERE WAS A LOT OF STEAM/SMOKE & I COULD TELL THAT'S WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM. THERE WAS NOTHING VISIBLE OTHER THAN THE STEAM/GAS VAPOR. THE COOLANT LEVEL NEVER M...

Jul 14, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 185,000 mi

RECALL -ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING I HAVE A 07 JETTA 2.0L. 2 MONTHS AGO I NOTICED A GAS SMELL WHEN I TOOK MY OIL CAP OFF I NOTICED THERE WAS A LOT OF STEAM/SMOKE & I COULD TELL THAT'S WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM. THERE WAS NOTHING VISIBLE OTHER THAN THE STEAM/GAS VAPOR. THE COOLANT LEVEL NEVER M...

Jul 7, 2019 Power Train 150,897 mi

AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP THE CAR JERKS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS UP AND DOWN. IT GETS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR AT TIMES. I TOOK THE CAR TO SERRA VOLKSWAGEN AT 1490 CENTER POINT PKWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35215. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HE FOUND METAL SHAVEN IN THE TRANSMISSION AND DRAINED IT. AFTER A FEW DAYS THE SAM...

Jul 7, 2019 Power Train 150,897 mi

AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP THE CAR JERKS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS UP AND DOWN. IT GETS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR AT TIMES. I TOOK THE CAR TO SERRA VOLKSWAGEN AT 1490 CENTER POINT PKWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35215. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HE FOUND METAL SHAVEN IN THE TRANSMISSION AND DRAINED IT. AFTER A FEW DAYS THE SAM...

May 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL THE IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT LET ME TURN MY CAR OFF

May 8, 2019 Engine

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE. CAR ONLY HAVE 125K AND MAINTENANCE ALWAYS WITH DEALER.

May 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL THE IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT LET ME TURN MY CAR OFF

May 8, 2019 Engine

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE. CAR ONLY HAVE 125K AND MAINTENANCE ALWAYS WITH DEALER.

Feb 1, 2019 Seats 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND, DOING SOME SHOPPING, I HAD THE THE SEAT WARMER TURNED ON LEVEL 3-4 ON THE DRIVER SEAT AND BY THE TIME I GOT HOME I STARTED SMELLING SMOKE IN THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT MY SEAT BURNED ALL THE WAY THROUGH MY JACKET. I WENT TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP AND QUOTED ME OVER $1000 TO RE...

Feb 1, 2019 Seats 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND, DOING SOME SHOPPING, I HAD THE THE SEAT WARMER TURNED ON LEVEL 3-4 ON THE DRIVER SEAT AND BY THE TIME I GOT HOME I STARTED SMELLING SMOKE IN THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT MY SEAT BURNED ALL THE WAY THROUGH MY JACKET. I WENT TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP AND QUOTED ME OVER $1000 TO RE...

Oct 30, 2018 Structure 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLINER STARTED TO COME UNDONE ON THE ROOF OF THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS BLOCKS THE CONTACT'S VIEW FROM BEING ABLE TO SEE THROUGH HER REAR VIEW MIRROR AND REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED AT THE DEALER YOUNG VOLKS...

Oct 30, 2018 Structure 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLINER STARTED TO COME UNDONE ON THE ROOF OF THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS BLOCKS THE CONTACT'S VIEW FROM BEING ABLE TO SEE THROUGH HER REAR VIEW MIRROR AND REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED AT THE DEALER YOUNG VOLKS...

Sep 11, 2018 Air Bags 154,200 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHY WAS COMING ON AND OFF THEN IT JUST STAYED ON , SO IT NEVER GOES OUT, EVERYTIME I GET IN MY CAR AND START IT UP THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON.

Sep 11, 2018 Air Bags 154,200 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHY WAS COMING ON AND OFF THEN IT JUST STAYED ON , SO IT NEVER GOES OUT, EVERYTIME I GET IN MY CAR AND START IT UP THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON.

Jul 27, 2018 Engine

I PURCHASE MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2007 FOR A DEALER IN PALM SPRINGS AREA, I ALWAYS HAD TROUBLES WITH MY VEHICLE. I SHOWED MY FATHER THE AGREEMENT ON THE FORM AND I WAS UPSET TO SEE THEY TOOK ADVANCED OF MY DAUGHTER, THE CAR WAS POSTED AS IS. A MONTH AFTER SHE BOUGHT THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION WAS CAUSIN...

Jul 27, 2018 Power Train

I PURCHASE MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2007 FOR A DEALER IN PALM SPRINGS AREA, I ALWAYS HAD TROUBLES WITH MY VEHICLE. I SHOWED MY FATHER THE AGREEMENT ON THE FORM AND I WAS UPSET TO SEE THEY TOOK ADVANCED OF MY DAUGHTER, THE CAR WAS POSTED AS IS. A MONTH AFTER SHE BOUGHT THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION WAS CAUSIN...

Jul 27, 2018 Engine

I PURCHASE MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2007 FOR A DEALER IN PALM SPRINGS AREA, I ALWAYS HAD TROUBLES WITH MY VEHICLE. I SHOWED MY FATHER THE AGREEMENT ON THE FORM AND I WAS UPSET TO SEE THEY TOOK ADVANCED OF MY DAUGHTER, THE CAR WAS POSTED AS IS. A MONTH AFTER SHE BOUGHT THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION WAS CAUSIN...

Jul 27, 2018 Power Train

I PURCHASE MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2007 FOR A DEALER IN PALM SPRINGS AREA, I ALWAYS HAD TROUBLES WITH MY VEHICLE. I SHOWED MY FATHER THE AGREEMENT ON THE FORM AND I WAS UPSET TO SEE THEY TOOK ADVANCED OF MY DAUGHTER, THE CAR WAS POSTED AS IS. A MONTH AFTER SHE BOUGHT THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION WAS CAUSIN...

Jun 21, 2018 Structure

CAR WAS PARKED , PROBLEM HORN CONTINUES TO SOUND, FUSE HAD TO BE TAKEN OUT. HAVING PROBLEM WITH CAR INTERIOR HEADLINER, PULLING AWAY FROM EDGES THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE

Jun 21, 2018 Electrical System

CAR WAS PARKED , PROBLEM HORN CONTINUES TO SOUND, FUSE HAD TO BE TAKEN OUT. HAVING PROBLEM WITH CAR INTERIOR HEADLINER, PULLING AWAY FROM EDGES THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE

Jun 21, 2018 Structure

CAR WAS PARKED , PROBLEM HORN CONTINUES TO SOUND, FUSE HAD TO BE TAKEN OUT. HAVING PROBLEM WITH CAR INTERIOR HEADLINER, PULLING AWAY FROM EDGES THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE

Jun 21, 2018 Electrical System

CAR WAS PARKED , PROBLEM HORN CONTINUES TO SOUND, FUSE HAD TO BE TAKEN OUT. HAVING PROBLEM WITH CAR INTERIOR HEADLINER, PULLING AWAY FROM EDGES THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE

May 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 132,400 mi

I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IN ORDER TO TURN THE CAR OFF. WHEN I HAD STARTED THE CAR IT DID SEEM LIKE THE KEY WAS NOT TURNING AT FIRST, BUT THEN IT STARTED LIKE NORMAL. ONCE I DROVE TO MY FIRST DESTINATION I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF, SO I DROVE TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY HAD ...

May 27, 2018 Unknown Or Other 132,400 mi

I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IN ORDER TO TURN THE CAR OFF. WHEN I HAD STARTED THE CAR IT DID SEEM LIKE THE KEY WAS NOT TURNING AT FIRST, BUT THEN IT STARTED LIKE NORMAL. ONCE I DROVE TO MY FIRST DESTINATION I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF, SO I DROVE TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY HAD ...

Nov 24, 2017 Service Brakes 50,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND PREVIOUSLY MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (TIMMONS VOLKSWAGEN OF LONG BEACH, 394...

Nov 24, 2017 Electrical System 50,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND PREVIOUSLY MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (TIMMONS VOLKSWAGEN OF LONG BEACH, 394...

Nov 24, 2017 Suspension 50,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND PREVIOUSLY MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (TIMMONS VOLKSWAGEN OF LONG BEACH, 394...

Nov 24, 2017 Service Brakes 50,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND PREVIOUSLY MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (TIMMONS VOLKSWAGEN OF LONG BEACH, 394...

Nov 24, 2017 Electrical System 50,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND PREVIOUSLY MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (TIMMONS VOLKSWAGEN OF LONG BEACH, 394...

Nov 24, 2017 Suspension 50,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND PREVIOUSLY MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (TIMMONS VOLKSWAGEN OF LONG BEACH, 394...

Nov 13, 2017 Electrical System 162,615 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE.

Nov 13, 2017 Electrical System 162,615 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE.

Nov 7, 2017 Power Train 81,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN 2015, IT HAD 72K MILES THEN, NOW IT HAS 90K MILES. THE LAST 1 YEAR I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE JERKING WHEN IT WARMS UP ENOUGH ESPECIALLY WHEN I GET TO A STOP LIGHT AND START DRIVING, OFTEN TIMES THE ENGINE REVVS UP SO MUCH AS IF SOMEONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND AND...

Nov 7, 2017 Power Train 81,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN 2015, IT HAD 72K MILES THEN, NOW IT HAS 90K MILES. THE LAST 1 YEAR I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE JERKING WHEN IT WARMS UP ENOUGH ESPECIALLY WHEN I GET TO A STOP LIGHT AND START DRIVING, OFTEN TIMES THE ENGINE REVVS UP SO MUCH AS IF SOMEONE HIT ME FROM BEHIND AND...

Oct 5, 2017 Air Bags Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT DETERMINED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE REAR SEAT AIR BAGS WERE FAULTY. IN ADDITIO...

Oct 5, 2017 Air Bags Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT DETERMINED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE REAR SEAT AIR BAGS WERE FAULTY. IN ADDITIO...

Sep 15, 2017 Electrical System 117,672 mi

CAR JERKS, ONE FAN DO NOT WORK, OIL LEAK, WIND SHIELD WASHER AND COOLANT SYSTEM. BROUGHT CAR FROM DRIVE TIME IN FEBUARY 2013. I'VE NOTICED THESE PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING AND PARKING. THE CAR OVER HEATS AS WELL. I ALSO NOTIFIED DRIVE-TIME AND WAS TOLD TO GET ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST. I DID NOT HAVE ...

Sep 15, 2017 Engine 117,672 mi

CAR JERKS, ONE FAN DO NOT WORK, OIL LEAK, WIND SHIELD WASHER AND COOLANT SYSTEM. BROUGHT CAR FROM DRIVE TIME IN FEBUARY 2013. I'VE NOTICED THESE PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING AND PARKING. THE CAR OVER HEATS AS WELL. I ALSO NOTIFIED DRIVE-TIME AND WAS TOLD TO GET ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST. I DID NOT HAVE ...

Sep 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other 117,672 mi

CAR JERKS, ONE FAN DO NOT WORK, OIL LEAK, WIND SHIELD WASHER AND COOLANT SYSTEM. BROUGHT CAR FROM DRIVE TIME IN FEBUARY 2013. I'VE NOTICED THESE PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING AND PARKING. THE CAR OVER HEATS AS WELL. I ALSO NOTIFIED DRIVE-TIME AND WAS TOLD TO GET ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST. I DID NOT HAVE ...

Sep 15, 2017 Electrical System 117,672 mi

CAR JERKS, ONE FAN DO NOT WORK, OIL LEAK, WIND SHIELD WASHER AND COOLANT SYSTEM. BROUGHT CAR FROM DRIVE TIME IN FEBUARY 2013. I'VE NOTICED THESE PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING AND PARKING. THE CAR OVER HEATS AS WELL. I ALSO NOTIFIED DRIVE-TIME AND WAS TOLD TO GET ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST. I DID NOT HAVE ...

Sep 15, 2017 Engine 117,672 mi

CAR JERKS, ONE FAN DO NOT WORK, OIL LEAK, WIND SHIELD WASHER AND COOLANT SYSTEM. BROUGHT CAR FROM DRIVE TIME IN FEBUARY 2013. I'VE NOTICED THESE PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING AND PARKING. THE CAR OVER HEATS AS WELL. I ALSO NOTIFIED DRIVE-TIME AND WAS TOLD TO GET ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST. I DID NOT HAVE ...

Sep 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other 117,672 mi

CAR JERKS, ONE FAN DO NOT WORK, OIL LEAK, WIND SHIELD WASHER AND COOLANT SYSTEM. BROUGHT CAR FROM DRIVE TIME IN FEBUARY 2013. I'VE NOTICED THESE PROBLEMS WHEN DRIVING AND PARKING. THE CAR OVER HEATS AS WELL. I ALSO NOTIFIED DRIVE-TIME AND WAS TOLD TO GET ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST. I DID NOT HAVE ...

Jul 7, 2017 Air Bags 120,000 mi

AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT HAS COME ON AND FOR THE MOST PART REMAINS ON. FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF, BUT INEVITABLY, IT ALWAYS TURNS BACK ON. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING AND SEEMS TO BE A SYSTEMIC ISSUE WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL YEAR. MANY REPORT AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF AN ...

Jul 7, 2017 Air Bags 120,000 mi

AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT HAS COME ON AND FOR THE MOST PART REMAINS ON. FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF, BUT INEVITABLY, IT ALWAYS TURNS BACK ON. THIS IS VERY CONCERNING AND SEEMS TO BE A SYSTEMIC ISSUE WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL YEAR. MANY REPORT AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF AN ...

Jun 30, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL AIR BAG LIGHT

Jun 30, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL AIR BAG LIGHT

Mar 30, 2017 Electrical System 168,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND I FELT SOMETHING HOT ON MY BACK AND A BURNING SMELL. I PULLED OVER TO LOOK AND I HAD TWO BURN MARKS IN MY SEAT WITH A BIG BROWN BURN MARK DOWN THE SIDE ALONG WITH IT BURNING MY CLOTHES. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE SEAT WARMER OFF.

Mar 30, 2017 Seats 168,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND I FELT SOMETHING HOT ON MY BACK AND A BURNING SMELL. I PULLED OVER TO LOOK AND I HAD TWO BURN MARKS IN MY SEAT WITH A BIG BROWN BURN MARK DOWN THE SIDE ALONG WITH IT BURNING MY CLOTHES. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE SEAT WARMER OFF.

Mar 30, 2017 Electrical System 168,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND I FELT SOMETHING HOT ON MY BACK AND A BURNING SMELL. I PULLED OVER TO LOOK AND I HAD TWO BURN MARKS IN MY SEAT WITH A BIG BROWN BURN MARK DOWN THE SIDE ALONG WITH IT BURNING MY CLOTHES. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE SEAT WARMER OFF.

Mar 30, 2017 Seats 168,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND I FELT SOMETHING HOT ON MY BACK AND A BURNING SMELL. I PULLED OVER TO LOOK AND I HAD TWO BURN MARKS IN MY SEAT WITH A BIG BROWN BURN MARK DOWN THE SIDE ALONG WITH IT BURNING MY CLOTHES. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE SEAT WARMER OFF.

Mar 7, 2017 Suspension 97,000 mi

SUSPENSION RUSTED OUT...SPRINGS, ARMS, BUSHINGS, THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM BOTH LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT, WITH EXCEPTION OF THE SHOCKS. SUDDEN CLANKING NOISE, FRONT END SCRAPING THE UNEVEN ROADWAY SURFACE. VEHICLE PARKED UNTIL IT COULD BE LOOKED AT BY TECHNICIAN, AND THE FRONT END JUST RUSTED A...

Mar 7, 2017 Electrical System 96,000 mi

REFERENCE 10959049 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ON 04/01/2016 HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED IN THE VHEICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE KEY AFTER BEING PARKED, HOWEVER ALL LIGHTS, BLINKERS AND INDICATORS (DOOR OPEN DINGS) , RADIO FUNCTIONED AS IF THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION AND VEHICLE W...

Mar 7, 2017 Suspension 96,000 mi

REFERENCE 10959049 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ON 04/01/2016 HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED IN THE VHEICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE KEY AFTER BEING PARKED, HOWEVER ALL LIGHTS, BLINKERS AND INDICATORS (DOOR OPEN DINGS) , RADIO FUNCTIONED AS IF THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION AND VEHICLE W...

Mar 7, 2017 Suspension 97,000 mi

SUSPENSION RUSTED OUT...SPRINGS, ARMS, BUSHINGS, THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM BOTH LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT, WITH EXCEPTION OF THE SHOCKS. SUDDEN CLANKING NOISE, FRONT END SCRAPING THE UNEVEN ROADWAY SURFACE. VEHICLE PARKED UNTIL IT COULD BE LOOKED AT BY TECHNICIAN, AND THE FRONT END JUST RUSTED A...

Mar 7, 2017 Electrical System 96,000 mi

REFERENCE 10959049 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ON 04/01/2016 HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED IN THE VHEICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE KEY AFTER BEING PARKED, HOWEVER ALL LIGHTS, BLINKERS AND INDICATORS (DOOR OPEN DINGS) , RADIO FUNCTIONED AS IF THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION AND VEHICLE W...

Mar 7, 2017 Suspension 96,000 mi

REFERENCE 10959049 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. ON 04/01/2016 HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED IN THE VHEICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE KEY AFTER BEING PARKED, HOWEVER ALL LIGHTS, BLINKERS AND INDICATORS (DOOR OPEN DINGS) , RADIO FUNCTIONED AS IF THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION AND VEHICLE W...

Feb 9, 2017 Steering 134,000 mi

WHEN I INSERT MY KEY IT WILL NOT TURN. SOMETIMES IT WILL BUT IT IS REALLY STIFF AND SOMETIMES IT WILL ONLY LET ME TURN IT TO ACCESSORY. I AM WORRIED THAT WHEN I HAVE IT STARTED IT WILL NOT LET ME TURN IT OFF.

Feb 9, 2017 Steering 134,000 mi

WHEN I INSERT MY KEY IT WILL NOT TURN. SOMETIMES IT WILL BUT IT IS REALLY STIFF AND SOMETIMES IT WILL ONLY LET ME TURN IT TO ACCESSORY. I AM WORRIED THAT WHEN I HAVE IT STARTED IT WILL NOT LET ME TURN IT OFF.

Jan 26, 2017 Air Bags

PASSENGER FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAG SENSORS WENT BAD. WILL COST 1200.00 TO FIX BOTH. DRIVING AND LIGHT CAME ON. *TR

Jan 26, 2017 Air Bags

PASSENGER FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAG SENSORS WENT BAD. WILL COST 1200.00 TO FIX BOTH. DRIVING AND LIGHT CAME ON. *TR

Oct 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Oct 5, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A KNOCKING NOISE AND ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Jul 20, 2016 Air Bags 65,000 mi

AIRBAG SENSORS MALFUNCTIONING AT LEAST TWICE ON DAUGHTER'S JETTA. JUST HAD THE FAULTY WIRING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT REPAIRED AND, A FEW DAYS LATER, LIGHT IS BACK ON WITH YET ANOTHER DIAGNOSIS FOR ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THE CRASH SENSOR, POTENTIALLY. SEE ON THIS FEED THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE...

Jul 20, 2016 Air Bags 65,000 mi

AIRBAG SENSORS MALFUNCTIONING AT LEAST TWICE ON DAUGHTER'S JETTA. JUST HAD THE FAULTY WIRING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT REPAIRED AND, A FEW DAYS LATER, LIGHT IS BACK ON WITH YET ANOTHER DIAGNOSIS FOR ANOTHER ISSUE WITH THE CRASH SENSOR, POTENTIALLY. SEE ON THIS FEED THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE...

Jun 30, 2016 Air Bags

I WANTED TO GET MINE CALL AIRBAG CHECK FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL. BECAUSE MINE SON DRIVE THIS CALL EVERY DAY. BUT IT NOT COMING UP YOUR SYSTEM FOR THE RECALL WITH VIN. AND IT NEED TO BE ADDED BECAUSE MINE AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON NOW AT ALL THIS TIME. PLEASE ADD IT PLEASE THANKS

Jun 30, 2016 Air Bags

I WANTED TO GET MINE CALL AIRBAG CHECK FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL. BECAUSE MINE SON DRIVE THIS CALL EVERY DAY. BUT IT NOT COMING UP YOUR SYSTEM FOR THE RECALL WITH VIN. AND IT NEED TO BE ADDED BECAUSE MINE AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON NOW AT ALL THIS TIME. PLEASE ADD IT PLEASE THANKS

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags 60,000 mi

I HAD ISSUES WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON JUST STARTED. BUT DEALER CARMAX DID NOT TELL ABOUT ANY RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM FEW YEARS AGO. BUT I JUST SEEN THAT IN YOUR SYSTEM. AND CAR MAX CHANGED ME A LOT OF MONEY FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM BEING REPLACE AROUND FEB/2016. SO CAN SOME PLEASE HEL...

Jun 29, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAD ISSUES WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON JUST STARTED. BUT DEALER CARMAX DID NOT TELL ABOUT ANY RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM FEW YEARS AGO. BUT I JUST SEEN THAT IN YOUR SYSTEM. AND CAR MAX CHANGED ME A LOT OF MONEY FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM BEING REPLACE AROUND FEB/2016. SO CAN SOME PLEASE HEL...

Jun 29, 2016 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

I HAD ISSUES WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON JUST STARTED. BUT DEALER CARMAX DID NOT TELL ABOUT ANY RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM FEW YEARS AGO. BUT I JUST SEEN THAT IN YOUR SYSTEM. AND CAR MAX CHANGED ME A LOT OF MONEY FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM BEING REPLACE AROUND FEB/2016. SO CAN SOME PLEASE HEL...

Jun 29, 2016 Air Bags 60,000 mi

I HAD ISSUES WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON JUST STARTED. BUT DEALER CARMAX DID NOT TELL ABOUT ANY RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM FEW YEARS AGO. BUT I JUST SEEN THAT IN YOUR SYSTEM. AND CAR MAX CHANGED ME A LOT OF MONEY FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM BEING REPLACE AROUND FEB/2016. SO CAN SOME PLEASE HEL...

Jun 29, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAD ISSUES WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON JUST STARTED. BUT DEALER CARMAX DID NOT TELL ABOUT ANY RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM FEW YEARS AGO. BUT I JUST SEEN THAT IN YOUR SYSTEM. AND CAR MAX CHANGED ME A LOT OF MONEY FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM BEING REPLACE AROUND FEB/2016. SO CAN SOME PLEASE HEL...

Jun 29, 2016 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

I HAD ISSUES WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON JUST STARTED. BUT DEALER CARMAX DID NOT TELL ABOUT ANY RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM FEW YEARS AGO. BUT I JUST SEEN THAT IN YOUR SYSTEM. AND CAR MAX CHANGED ME A LOT OF MONEY FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM BEING REPLACE AROUND FEB/2016. SO CAN SOME PLEASE HEL...

May 12, 2016 Engine 82,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, HAD IT TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP THAT WORKS W/MY USED CAR WARRENTY, THEY TESTED GENERATOR AND BATTERY AND BOTH WERE GOOD. NO RECALLS ON MY VIN HOWEVER, I DID SEE RECALL# 14E007000 ON 2007 JETTA'S AND IT STATES THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF DUE TO TI...

May 12, 2016 Engine 82,000 mi

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, HAD IT TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP THAT WORKS W/MY USED CAR WARRENTY, THEY TESTED GENERATOR AND BATTERY AND BOTH WERE GOOD. NO RECALLS ON MY VIN HOWEVER, I DID SEE RECALL# 14E007000 ON 2007 JETTA'S AND IT STATES THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF DUE TO TI...

Apr 13, 2016 Engine 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS, HOWEVER THE DET...

Apr 13, 2016 Engine 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS, HOWEVER THE DET...

Dec 7, 2015 Electrical System 99,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THE CAR NOT EVEN 6 MONTHS AGO, CERTIFIED PRE OWNED, I NOTICED ABOUT A WEEK AFTER HAVING IT THAT TWO OF MY DOORS DO NOT LOCK AT ALL. ALSO MY HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON 24/7 WHILE MY CAR IN TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD WHEN I HIT 60 MPH O...

Dec 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 99,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THE CAR NOT EVEN 6 MONTHS AGO, CERTIFIED PRE OWNED, I NOTICED ABOUT A WEEK AFTER HAVING IT THAT TWO OF MY DOORS DO NOT LOCK AT ALL. ALSO MY HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON 24/7 WHILE MY CAR IN TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD WHEN I HIT 60 MPH O...

Dec 7, 2015 Exterior Lighting 99,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THE CAR NOT EVEN 6 MONTHS AGO, CERTIFIED PRE OWNED, I NOTICED ABOUT A WEEK AFTER HAVING IT THAT TWO OF MY DOORS DO NOT LOCK AT ALL. ALSO MY HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON 24/7 WHILE MY CAR IN TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD WHEN I HIT 60 MPH O...

Dec 7, 2015 Electrical System 99,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THE CAR NOT EVEN 6 MONTHS AGO, CERTIFIED PRE OWNED, I NOTICED ABOUT A WEEK AFTER HAVING IT THAT TWO OF MY DOORS DO NOT LOCK AT ALL. ALSO MY HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON 24/7 WHILE MY CAR IN TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD WHEN I HIT 60 MPH O...

Dec 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 99,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THE CAR NOT EVEN 6 MONTHS AGO, CERTIFIED PRE OWNED, I NOTICED ABOUT A WEEK AFTER HAVING IT THAT TWO OF MY DOORS DO NOT LOCK AT ALL. ALSO MY HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON 24/7 WHILE MY CAR IN TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD WHEN I HIT 60 MPH O...

Dec 7, 2015 Exterior Lighting 99,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THE CAR NOT EVEN 6 MONTHS AGO, CERTIFIED PRE OWNED, I NOTICED ABOUT A WEEK AFTER HAVING IT THAT TWO OF MY DOORS DO NOT LOCK AT ALL. ALSO MY HEAD LIGHTS STAY ON 24/7 WHILE MY CAR IN TURNED TO THE ON POSITION. WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD WHEN I HIT 60 MPH O...

Nov 30, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN HILL ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENT (NO NAME WAS GIVEN) RE CONCERNS ABOUT HIS 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GROUP (VW) JETTA'S ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. *SMD

Nov 30, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN HILL ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENT (NO NAME WAS GIVEN) RE CONCERNS ABOUT HIS 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GROUP (VW) JETTA'S ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. *SMD

Nov 10, 2015 Air Bags 120,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 165K MILES. RIGHT AT ABOUT 120K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING HARSHLY. AT TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD GET STUCK AT 3RD GEAR, AND THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR PANEL LIGHTS UP PRND ALL AT ONCE. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING HILLS, OR STOP AND GO DRIVING. MY ...

Nov 10, 2015 Electrical System 120,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 165K MILES. RIGHT AT ABOUT 120K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING HARSHLY. AT TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD GET STUCK AT 3RD GEAR, AND THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR PANEL LIGHTS UP PRND ALL AT ONCE. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING HILLS, OR STOP AND GO DRIVING. MY ...

Nov 10, 2015 Power Train 120,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 165K MILES. RIGHT AT ABOUT 120K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING HARSHLY. AT TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD GET STUCK AT 3RD GEAR, AND THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR PANEL LIGHTS UP PRND ALL AT ONCE. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING HILLS, OR STOP AND GO DRIVING. MY ...

Nov 10, 2015 Air Bags 120,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 165K MILES. RIGHT AT ABOUT 120K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING HARSHLY. AT TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD GET STUCK AT 3RD GEAR, AND THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR PANEL LIGHTS UP PRND ALL AT ONCE. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING HILLS, OR STOP AND GO DRIVING. MY ...

Nov 10, 2015 Electrical System 120,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 165K MILES. RIGHT AT ABOUT 120K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING HARSHLY. AT TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD GET STUCK AT 3RD GEAR, AND THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR PANEL LIGHTS UP PRND ALL AT ONCE. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING HILLS, OR STOP AND GO DRIVING. MY ...

Nov 10, 2015 Power Train 120,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 165K MILES. RIGHT AT ABOUT 120K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING HARSHLY. AT TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD GET STUCK AT 3RD GEAR, AND THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR PANEL LIGHTS UP PRND ALL AT ONCE. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING HILLS, OR STOP AND GO DRIVING. MY ...

Oct 23, 2015 Seats Fire 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WITH THE SEAT WARMERS ACTIVATED, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WARMER IMMEDIATELY OVERHEATED AND BURNED THE CONTACT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED EVEN AT THE LOWEST SETTING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON O...

Oct 23, 2015 Seats Fire 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WITH THE SEAT WARMERS ACTIVATED, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WARMER IMMEDIATELY OVERHEATED AND BURNED THE CONTACT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED EVEN AT THE LOWEST SETTING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON O...

Sep 26, 2015 Seats 81,500 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2015, AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 AM IN THE MORNING, MY SEAT WARMERS HAD BURNT OUT. I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK; IT WAS A CHILLY MORNING SO I TURNED THE SEAT WARMER ON TO 4. THE HIGHEST IT GOES UP TO IS 5. SOON AFTER, I FELT IT WAS A BIT TOO HOT. WHEN I LOOKED DOWN, I SAW SMOKE! I COULD NOT S...

Sep 26, 2015 Electrical System 81,500 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2015, AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 AM IN THE MORNING, MY SEAT WARMERS HAD BURNT OUT. I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK; IT WAS A CHILLY MORNING SO I TURNED THE SEAT WARMER ON TO 4. THE HIGHEST IT GOES UP TO IS 5. SOON AFTER, I FELT IT WAS A BIT TOO HOT. WHEN I LOOKED DOWN, I SAW SMOKE! I COULD NOT S...

Sep 26, 2015 Seats 81,500 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2015, AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 AM IN THE MORNING, MY SEAT WARMERS HAD BURNT OUT. I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK; IT WAS A CHILLY MORNING SO I TURNED THE SEAT WARMER ON TO 4. THE HIGHEST IT GOES UP TO IS 5. SOON AFTER, I FELT IT WAS A BIT TOO HOT. WHEN I LOOKED DOWN, I SAW SMOKE! I COULD NOT S...

Sep 26, 2015 Electrical System 81,500 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2015, AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 AM IN THE MORNING, MY SEAT WARMERS HAD BURNT OUT. I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK; IT WAS A CHILLY MORNING SO I TURNED THE SEAT WARMER ON TO 4. THE HIGHEST IT GOES UP TO IS 5. SOON AFTER, I FELT IT WAS A BIT TOO HOT. WHEN I LOOKED DOWN, I SAW SMOKE! I COULD NOT S...

Aug 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other

PURCHASED 2007 VW JETTA VEHICLE AND NOTICED A WEEK LATER THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL NOT WORK. HAD IT REPAIRED FOR NEARLY $500 AND BEFORE I COULD GET HOME THE FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR STOPPED PROPER FUNCTION. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE DEFECTIVE ACTUATORS INVOLVED WITH SO MANY ...

Aug 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other

PURCHASED 2007 VW JETTA VEHICLE AND NOTICED A WEEK LATER THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL NOT WORK. HAD IT REPAIRED FOR NEARLY $500 AND BEFORE I COULD GET HOME THE FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR STOPPED PROPER FUNCTION. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE DEFECTIVE ACTUATORS INVOLVED WITH SO MANY ...

Jul 15, 2015 Power Train 100,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS/JERKS/JUMPS WHEN UPSHIFTING AND DOWNSHIFTING AT LOW SPEEDS AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BROUGHT TO DEALER AND HAD TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC CONDUCTED, REPORTED NO PROBLEMS AND STATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ERRATIC SHIFTING. NOW CURRENTLY THUDS AND PHYSICALLY JUMPS WHEN SHIFT...

Jul 15, 2015 Power Train 100,000 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS/JERKS/JUMPS WHEN UPSHIFTING AND DOWNSHIFTING AT LOW SPEEDS AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BROUGHT TO DEALER AND HAD TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC CONDUCTED, REPORTED NO PROBLEMS AND STATED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ERRATIC SHIFTING. NOW CURRENTLY THUDS AND PHYSICALLY JUMPS WHEN SHIFT...

Jun 9, 2015 Electrical System 84,567 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE GEAR SHIFTED ON ITS OWN FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. I PLACED THE VEHICLE BACK INTO DRIVE. I DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE AND THE CAR WILL NOW ONLY GO FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL. THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. TOOK IT TO THE VW DEALERSHIP AND WAS T...

Jun 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 84,567 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE GEAR SHIFTED ON ITS OWN FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. I PLACED THE VEHICLE BACK INTO DRIVE. I DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE AND THE CAR WILL NOW ONLY GO FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL. THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. TOOK IT TO THE VW DEALERSHIP AND WAS T...

Jun 9, 2015 Electrical System 84,567 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE GEAR SHIFTED ON ITS OWN FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. I PLACED THE VEHICLE BACK INTO DRIVE. I DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE AND THE CAR WILL NOW ONLY GO FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL. THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. TOOK IT TO THE VW DEALERSHIP AND WAS T...

Jun 9, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 84,567 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE GEAR SHIFTED ON ITS OWN FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. I PLACED THE VEHICLE BACK INTO DRIVE. I DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE AND THE CAR WILL NOW ONLY GO FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL. THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. TOOK IT TO THE VW DEALERSHIP AND WAS T...

Apr 15, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LOCK FAILED WITH NO INDICATIONS THAT IT DID NOT WORK. WE THOUGHT THE DOOR WAS LOCKING, EITHER VIA THE KEY-FOB OR INTERNAL LOCKING, BUT IT WAS NOT AND WE HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG THIS WAS THE CASE BEFORE THE DEALER POINTED IT OUT. THERE IS NO WAY TO LOCK THE DOOR MANUALLY. THIS LEFT O...

Apr 15, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE LOCK FAILED WITH NO INDICATIONS THAT IT DID NOT WORK. WE THOUGHT THE DOOR WAS LOCKING, EITHER VIA THE KEY-FOB OR INTERNAL LOCKING, BUT IT WAS NOT AND WE HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG THIS WAS THE CASE BEFORE THE DEALER POINTED IT OUT. THERE IS NO WAY TO LOCK THE DOOR MANUALLY. THIS LEFT O...

Mar 31, 2015 Power Train 104,293 mi

RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT AND LEFT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT FAULTY. VACUUM PUMP LEAKING OIL BAD, AND NEW GASKET NEEDED. LEFT SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH ALSO DOES NOT LOCK POSING A THREAT TO SAFETY AND LEAVING POSSIBILITY FOR ROBBER, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND OR BODILY HARM DUE TO INTRUDER. *TR

Mar 31, 2015 Suspension 104,293 mi

RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT AND LEFT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT FAULTY. VACUUM PUMP LEAKING OIL BAD, AND NEW GASKET NEEDED. LEFT SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH ALSO DOES NOT LOCK POSING A THREAT TO SAFETY AND LEAVING POSSIBILITY FOR ROBBER, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND OR BODILY HARM DUE TO INTRUDER. *TR

Mar 31, 2015 Engine 104,293 mi

RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT AND LEFT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT FAULTY. VACUUM PUMP LEAKING OIL BAD, AND NEW GASKET NEEDED. LEFT SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH ALSO DOES NOT LOCK POSING A THREAT TO SAFETY AND LEAVING POSSIBILITY FOR ROBBER, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND OR BODILY HARM DUE TO INTRUDER. *TR

Mar 31, 2015 Power Train 104,293 mi

RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT AND LEFT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT FAULTY. VACUUM PUMP LEAKING OIL BAD, AND NEW GASKET NEEDED. LEFT SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH ALSO DOES NOT LOCK POSING A THREAT TO SAFETY AND LEAVING POSSIBILITY FOR ROBBER, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND OR BODILY HARM DUE TO INTRUDER. *TR

Mar 31, 2015 Suspension 104,293 mi

RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT AND LEFT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT FAULTY. VACUUM PUMP LEAKING OIL BAD, AND NEW GASKET NEEDED. LEFT SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH ALSO DOES NOT LOCK POSING A THREAT TO SAFETY AND LEAVING POSSIBILITY FOR ROBBER, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND OR BODILY HARM DUE TO INTRUDER. *TR

Mar 31, 2015 Engine 104,293 mi

RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT AND LEFT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT FAULTY. VACUUM PUMP LEAKING OIL BAD, AND NEW GASKET NEEDED. LEFT SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH ALSO DOES NOT LOCK POSING A THREAT TO SAFETY AND LEAVING POSSIBILITY FOR ROBBER, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND OR BODILY HARM DUE TO INTRUDER. *TR

Feb 10, 2015 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY ROLL BACKWARDS OR FORWARD. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. TH...

Feb 10, 2015 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY ROLL BACKWARDS OR FORWARD. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. TH...

Feb 4, 2015 Power Train 60,000 mi

STARTED EXPERIENCING HARD SHIFTING IN THE LOWER GEARS (1-3) AS DESCRIBED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY. UNFORTUNATELY I AM ALREADY PAST THIS WARRANTY DATE AND HAD NO IDEA OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL IT HAPPENED, AND THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS. *TR

Feb 4, 2015 Power Train 60,000 mi

STARTED EXPERIENCING HARD SHIFTING IN THE LOWER GEARS (1-3) AS DESCRIBED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY. UNFORTUNATELY I AM ALREADY PAST THIS WARRANTY DATE AND HAD NO IDEA OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL IT HAPPENED, AND THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS. *TR

Jan 18, 2015 Electrical System 95,000 mi

BOTH BACK PASSENGER DOORS NO LONGER LOCK. EVEN WITH CHILD LOCK ON THEY OPEN FREELY. HAVING CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT IS A HUGE PROBLEM AS THEY CAN OPEN THE DOORS AT ANY TIME. THERE IS NO WARNING THE LOCKS HAVE FAILED. I'VE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE. *TR

Jan 18, 2015 Electrical System 95,000 mi

BOTH BACK PASSENGER DOORS NO LONGER LOCK. EVEN WITH CHILD LOCK ON THEY OPEN FREELY. HAVING CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT IS A HUGE PROBLEM AS THEY CAN OPEN THE DOORS AT ANY TIME. THERE IS NO WARNING THE LOCKS HAVE FAILED. I'VE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE. *TR

Dec 22, 2014 Engine 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR...

Dec 22, 2014 Engine 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR...

Dec 1, 2014 Air Bags 168,000 mi

THE FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS INOPERABLE DUE TO A WIRING PROBLEM UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. *JS

Dec 1, 2014 Air Bags 168,000 mi

THE FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS INOPERABLE DUE TO A WIRING PROBLEM UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. *JS

Oct 29, 2014 Electrical System 89,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH BUSHING. THERE IS A NYLON OR PLASTIC BUSHING IN THE KEY IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE CAR THAT CAN BECOME DISLODGED AND PREVENT THE KEY FROM GOING INTO THE PATHWAY. CAR CANNOT BE STARTED FOR THIS REASON. MUST BE TOWED. VW HAS TOLD US THAT THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY TO THE VW JETTAS. ...

Oct 29, 2014 Electrical System 89,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH BUSHING. THERE IS A NYLON OR PLASTIC BUSHING IN THE KEY IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE CAR THAT CAN BECOME DISLODGED AND PREVENT THE KEY FROM GOING INTO THE PATHWAY. CAR CANNOT BE STARTED FOR THIS REASON. MUST BE TOWED. VW HAS TOLD US THAT THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY TO THE VW JETTAS. ...

Oct 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting

MY CAR'S DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I HAD SOMEONE LOOK AT IT, ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THE WIRING IN THE HARNESS/HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS EXPOSED (THE COLORED COATING PROTECTING THE WIRING WAS GONE). I ORDERED A LEFT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. IN THE MEANTIME, THE OLD HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS BROUGHT TO THE V...

Oct 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting

MY CAR'S DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I HAD SOMEONE LOOK AT IT, ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THE WIRING IN THE HARNESS/HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS EXPOSED (THE COLORED COATING PROTECTING THE WIRING WAS GONE). I ORDERED A LEFT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. IN THE MEANTIME, THE OLD HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS BROUGHT TO THE V...

Oct 22, 2014 Air Bags 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BUT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE AIR BAG POSSIBLY WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THE...

Oct 22, 2014 Air Bags 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BUT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE AIR BAG POSSIBLY WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THE...

Sep 4, 2014 Air Bags 38,000 mi

ON JULY OF 2013, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO OPEN ROAD VW AFTER REACHING OUT TO NHTSA AND VW OF AMERCIA FOR ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING THE CAR REPAIRED DUE TO THE WARRANTY BEING EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAGS THAT WOULD HAVE IMPAIRED THE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING IF INVOLVED IN AN...

Sep 4, 2014 Air Bags 38,000 mi

ON JULY OF 2013, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO OPEN ROAD VW AFTER REACHING OUT TO NHTSA AND VW OF AMERCIA FOR ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING THE CAR REPAIRED DUE TO THE WARRANTY BEING EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAGS THAT WOULD HAVE IMPAIRED THE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING IF INVOLVED IN AN...

Aug 24, 2014 Electrical System 59,265 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF AND BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON IMMEDIATELY PUT ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS SO I WILL NOT GET HIT FROM BEHIND BOTH TIMES I HAVE BEEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR DO TO THE FAC...

Aug 24, 2014 Engine 59,265 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF AND BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON IMMEDIATELY PUT ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS SO I WILL NOT GET HIT FROM BEHIND BOTH TIMES I HAVE BEEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR DO TO THE FAC...

Aug 24, 2014 Electrical System 59,265 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF AND BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON IMMEDIATELY PUT ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS SO I WILL NOT GET HIT FROM BEHIND BOTH TIMES I HAVE BEEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR DO TO THE FAC...

Aug 24, 2014 Engine 59,265 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF AND BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON IMMEDIATELY PUT ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS SO I WILL NOT GET HIT FROM BEHIND BOTH TIMES I HAVE BEEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND HAVE BEEN ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR DO TO THE FAC...

Aug 12, 2014 Seats Fire

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SEAT HEATER CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED THE CONSUMER AND HER CLOTHING. *SMD AFTER THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS, IT WAS RETURNED TO HER IN THE SAME MANNER AND SHE WAS OFFERED $1200 AND THEY WOULD DISCONNECT ...

Aug 12, 2014 Seats Fire

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SEAT HEATER CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED THE CONSUMER AND HER CLOTHING. *SMD AFTER THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS, IT WAS RETURNED TO HER IN THE SAME MANNER AND SHE WAS OFFERED $1200 AND THEY WOULD DISCONNECT ...

Jul 22, 2014 Service Brakes Fire 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING, A BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKE CABLE FAILED CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE TO SEIZE AND EMIT SMOKE. AS A RESULT, THE BRAK...

Jul 22, 2014 Service Brakes Fire 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING, A BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKE CABLE FAILED CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE TO SEIZE AND EMIT SMOKE. AS A RESULT, THE BRAK...

Jul 3, 2014 Electrical System 37,000 mi

MY 2007 VW JETTA WITH 37K ON IT STARTED TO INDICATE ON THE DASH CLUSTER PANEL THAT THE DOOR IS CLOSED WHEN ITS OPEN. THE VEHICLE ALSO AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS THE DOOR ON ITS OWN ONCE I HAVE EXITED THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT CAN LOCK MY CHILDREN INSIDE THE CAR, CAN AFFECT OTHER AR...

Jul 3, 2014 Electrical System 37,000 mi

MY 2007 VW JETTA WITH 37K ON IT STARTED TO INDICATE ON THE DASH CLUSTER PANEL THAT THE DOOR IS CLOSED WHEN ITS OPEN. THE VEHICLE ALSO AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS THE DOOR ON ITS OWN ONCE I HAVE EXITED THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT CAN LOCK MY CHILDREN INSIDE THE CAR, CAN AFFECT OTHER AR...

May 29, 2014 Air Bags 98,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. PULLED OVER AND SHUT CAR OFF THEN RESTARTED AND LIGHT STAYED ON. LOOKED LIGHT UP IN MANUAL AND IT STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND THEY MAY NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONCERNS ME AS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. SECONDLY MY PASSENGER...

May 29, 2014 Electrical System 98,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. PULLED OVER AND SHUT CAR OFF THEN RESTARTED AND LIGHT STAYED ON. LOOKED LIGHT UP IN MANUAL AND IT STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND THEY MAY NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONCERNS ME AS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. SECONDLY MY PASSENGER...

May 29, 2014 Air Bags 98,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. PULLED OVER AND SHUT CAR OFF THEN RESTARTED AND LIGHT STAYED ON. LOOKED LIGHT UP IN MANUAL AND IT STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND THEY MAY NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONCERNS ME AS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. SECONDLY MY PASSENGER...

May 29, 2014 Electrical System 98,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING. PULLED OVER AND SHUT CAR OFF THEN RESTARTED AND LIGHT STAYED ON. LOOKED LIGHT UP IN MANUAL AND IT STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND THEY MAY NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONCERNS ME AS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. SECONDLY MY PASSENGER...

May 26, 2014 Electrical System 67,000 mi

WHILE SHOPPING ON BLACK FRIDAY AND INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THEN THE LEFT REAR DOOR WON'T LOCK. HAVING A SMALL CHILD THAT IS IN THE BACK SEAT, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR OUR FAMILY. IT ONLY TAKES ONE PULL OF THE HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. *TR

May 26, 2014 Electrical System 67,000 mi

WHILE SHOPPING ON BLACK FRIDAY AND INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THEN THE LEFT REAR DOOR WON'T LOCK. HAVING A SMALL CHILD THAT IS IN THE BACK SEAT, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR OUR FAMILY. IT ONLY TAKES ONE PULL OF THE HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. *TR

May 13, 2014 Air Bags Crash 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON WET ROADWAYS, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DIRT EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SPINE AND NERVE INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE...

May 13, 2014 Air Bags Crash 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON WET ROADWAYS, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DIRT EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SPINE AND NERVE INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE...

Mar 31, 2014 Air Bags 3,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE DEFECT WAS REMEDIED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED ...

Mar 31, 2014 Service Brakes 3,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE DEFECT WAS REMEDIED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED ...

Mar 31, 2014 Air Bags 3,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE DEFECT WAS REMEDIED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED ...

Mar 31, 2014 Service Brakes 3,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE DEFECT WAS REMEDIED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED ...

Mar 26, 2014 Air Bags 45,000 mi

MY VW JETTAS SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAG CONSTANTLY COMES ON WHEN I START THE CAR TELLING ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG AND IT WILL NOT DEPLOY. PROBLEM FIRST STARTED BACK IN 2008(BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW) AND WHEN I CONTACTED VW FOR REPAIR THEY TOLD ME THAT NONE OTHERS HAD THIS ISSUE AND THEY...

Mar 26, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

MY VW JETTAS SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAG CONSTANTLY COMES ON WHEN I START THE CAR TELLING ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG AND IT WILL NOT DEPLOY. PROBLEM FIRST STARTED BACK IN 2008(BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW) AND WHEN I CONTACTED VW FOR REPAIR THEY TOLD ME THAT NONE OTHERS HAD THIS ISSUE AND THEY...

Mar 26, 2014 Air Bags 45,000 mi

MY VW JETTAS SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAG CONSTANTLY COMES ON WHEN I START THE CAR TELLING ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG AND IT WILL NOT DEPLOY. PROBLEM FIRST STARTED BACK IN 2008(BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW) AND WHEN I CONTACTED VW FOR REPAIR THEY TOLD ME THAT NONE OTHERS HAD THIS ISSUE AND THEY...

Mar 26, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

MY VW JETTAS SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAG CONSTANTLY COMES ON WHEN I START THE CAR TELLING ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG AND IT WILL NOT DEPLOY. PROBLEM FIRST STARTED BACK IN 2008(BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW) AND WHEN I CONTACTED VW FOR REPAIR THEY TOLD ME THAT NONE OTHERS HAD THIS ISSUE AND THEY...

Mar 6, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCK DOESN'T WORK. IT DOES NOT LOCK ALL THE DOORS WHICH CAN LEAD TO A FATALITY IF MY LITTLE CHILDREN OPEN THE DOOR BY ACCIDENT. FOR WHAT I SEEN THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT IN ALL THESE VEHICLES. *TR

Mar 6, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCK DOESN'T WORK. IT DOES NOT LOCK ALL THE DOORS WHICH CAN LEAD TO A FATALITY IF MY LITTLE CHILDREN OPEN THE DOOR BY ACCIDENT. FOR WHAT I SEEN THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT IN ALL THESE VEHICLES. *TR

Mar 6, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCK DOESN'T WORK. IT DOES NOT LOCK ALL THE DOORS WHICH CAN LEAD TO A FATALITY IF MY LITTLE CHILDREN OPEN THE DOOR BY ACCIDENT. FOR WHAT I SEEN THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT IN ALL THESE VEHICLES. *TR

Mar 6, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCK DOESN'T WORK. IT DOES NOT LOCK ALL THE DOORS WHICH CAN LEAD TO A FATALITY IF MY LITTLE CHILDREN OPEN THE DOOR BY ACCIDENT. FOR WHAT I SEEN THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT IN ALL THESE VEHICLES. *TR

Mar 3, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 75,730 mi

MY BACK PASSENGER DOOR DOESN'T LOCK, THE DOOR LATCH IS OUT. THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT STATES THAT EVENTUALLY MY DRIVERS DOOR LATCH IS GOING TO GO OUT AS WELL. TWO CAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK LEAVING MY CAR AVAILABLE FOR POSSIBLE BREAK INS. CURRENTLY CAN'T LEAVE VALUABLE THINGS IN MY CAR SINCE IT WONT LOCK. CA...

Mar 3, 2014 Electrical System 75,730 mi

MY BACK PASSENGER DOOR DOESN'T LOCK, THE DOOR LATCH IS OUT. THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT STATES THAT EVENTUALLY MY DRIVERS DOOR LATCH IS GOING TO GO OUT AS WELL. TWO CAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK LEAVING MY CAR AVAILABLE FOR POSSIBLE BREAK INS. CURRENTLY CAN'T LEAVE VALUABLE THINGS IN MY CAR SINCE IT WONT LOCK. CA...

Mar 3, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 75,730 mi

MY BACK PASSENGER DOOR DOESN'T LOCK, THE DOOR LATCH IS OUT. THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT STATES THAT EVENTUALLY MY DRIVERS DOOR LATCH IS GOING TO GO OUT AS WELL. TWO CAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK LEAVING MY CAR AVAILABLE FOR POSSIBLE BREAK INS. CURRENTLY CAN'T LEAVE VALUABLE THINGS IN MY CAR SINCE IT WONT LOCK. CA...

Mar 3, 2014 Electrical System 75,730 mi

MY BACK PASSENGER DOOR DOESN'T LOCK, THE DOOR LATCH IS OUT. THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT STATES THAT EVENTUALLY MY DRIVERS DOOR LATCH IS GOING TO GO OUT AS WELL. TWO CAR DOORS DO NOT LOCK LEAVING MY CAR AVAILABLE FOR POSSIBLE BREAK INS. CURRENTLY CAN'T LEAVE VALUABLE THINGS IN MY CAR SINCE IT WONT LOCK. CA...

Jan 10, 2014 Power Train 105,000 mi

STARTED EXPERIENCING HARD SHIFTING IN THE LOWER GEARS (1-3) AS DESCRIBED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY. UNFORTUNATELY I AM ALREADY PAST THIS WARRANTY DATE AND HAD NO IDEA OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL IT HAPPENED, AND THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS. THE VW DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA SAID IT...

Jan 10, 2014 Power Train 105,000 mi

STARTED EXPERIENCING HARD SHIFTING IN THE LOWER GEARS (1-3) AS DESCRIBED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY. UNFORTUNATELY I AM ALREADY PAST THIS WARRANTY DATE AND HAD NO IDEA OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL IT HAPPENED, AND THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS. THE VW DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA SAID IT...

Dec 4, 2013 Power Train 89,700 mi

I NOTICED THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON FEW WEEKS AGO THEN THE SHAFTS' LIGHTS STARTED TURNING ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME (P-R-N-D). THE CAR WAS MOVING AND A KNOCKING SOUND STARTED WHEN THE WEATHER GETS HOT. I TOOK IT TO COUPLE OF CAR SHOP SERVICES AND NON WAS ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE PROBLEM BUT RATHER, THEY...

Dec 4, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,700 mi

I NOTICED THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON FEW WEEKS AGO THEN THE SHAFTS' LIGHTS STARTED TURNING ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME (P-R-N-D). THE CAR WAS MOVING AND A KNOCKING SOUND STARTED WHEN THE WEATHER GETS HOT. I TOOK IT TO COUPLE OF CAR SHOP SERVICES AND NON WAS ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE PROBLEM BUT RATHER, THEY...

Dec 4, 2013 Power Train 89,700 mi

I NOTICED THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON FEW WEEKS AGO THEN THE SHAFTS' LIGHTS STARTED TURNING ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME (P-R-N-D). THE CAR WAS MOVING AND A KNOCKING SOUND STARTED WHEN THE WEATHER GETS HOT. I TOOK IT TO COUPLE OF CAR SHOP SERVICES AND NON WAS ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE PROBLEM BUT RATHER, THEY...

Dec 4, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,700 mi

I NOTICED THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON FEW WEEKS AGO THEN THE SHAFTS' LIGHTS STARTED TURNING ON ALL AT THE SAME TIME (P-R-N-D). THE CAR WAS MOVING AND A KNOCKING SOUND STARTED WHEN THE WEATHER GETS HOT. I TOOK IT TO COUPLE OF CAR SHOP SERVICES AND NON WAS ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE PROBLEM BUT RATHER, THEY...

Nov 7, 2013 Structure Crash 51,000 mi

WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP UNTIL VEHICLE STRUCK AN OBJECT THAT WAS OBSCURED DUE TO THE HEADLINER OF THE VEHICLE THAT HAS FALLEN OFF THE CEILING. HEADLINER IS ALMOST COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTING ALL REAR VIEW THROUGH THE REAR GLASS OF THE CAR. *TR

Nov 7, 2013 Visibility/wiper Crash 51,000 mi

WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP UNTIL VEHICLE STRUCK AN OBJECT THAT WAS OBSCURED DUE TO THE HEADLINER OF THE VEHICLE THAT HAS FALLEN OFF THE CEILING. HEADLINER IS ALMOST COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTING ALL REAR VIEW THROUGH THE REAR GLASS OF THE CAR. *TR

Nov 7, 2013 Structure Crash 51,000 mi

WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP UNTIL VEHICLE STRUCK AN OBJECT THAT WAS OBSCURED DUE TO THE HEADLINER OF THE VEHICLE THAT HAS FALLEN OFF THE CEILING. HEADLINER IS ALMOST COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTING ALL REAR VIEW THROUGH THE REAR GLASS OF THE CAR. *TR

Nov 7, 2013 Visibility/wiper Crash 51,000 mi

WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP UNTIL VEHICLE STRUCK AN OBJECT THAT WAS OBSCURED DUE TO THE HEADLINER OF THE VEHICLE THAT HAS FALLEN OFF THE CEILING. HEADLINER IS ALMOST COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTING ALL REAR VIEW THROUGH THE REAR GLASS OF THE CAR. *TR

Nov 1, 2013 Power Train 12,000 mi

DSG TRANSMISSION METRONIC UNIT FAILURE. *TR

Nov 1, 2013 Power Train 12,000 mi

DSG TRANSMISSION METRONIC UNIT FAILURE. *TR

Oct 25, 2013 Air Bags 68,000 mi

A LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD WITH THE ICON OF THE AIRBAG. I LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A WARNING LIGHT TELLING ME THAT THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT DETECT SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT WERE FAULTY AND COULD RESULT IN AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT. OTHER OWNERS OF VW JETTAS...

Oct 25, 2013 Electrical System 68,000 mi

A LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD WITH THE ICON OF THE AIRBAG. I LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A WARNING LIGHT TELLING ME THAT THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT DETECT SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT WERE FAULTY AND COULD RESULT IN AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT. OTHER OWNERS OF VW JETTAS...

Oct 25, 2013 Seats 68,000 mi

A LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD WITH THE ICON OF THE AIRBAG. I LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A WARNING LIGHT TELLING ME THAT THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT DETECT SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT WERE FAULTY AND COULD RESULT IN AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT. OTHER OWNERS OF VW JETTAS...

Oct 25, 2013 Air Bags 68,000 mi

A LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD WITH THE ICON OF THE AIRBAG. I LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A WARNING LIGHT TELLING ME THAT THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT DETECT SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT WERE FAULTY AND COULD RESULT IN AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT. OTHER OWNERS OF VW JETTAS...

Oct 25, 2013 Electrical System 68,000 mi

A LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD WITH THE ICON OF THE AIRBAG. I LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A WARNING LIGHT TELLING ME THAT THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT DETECT SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT WERE FAULTY AND COULD RESULT IN AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT. OTHER OWNERS OF VW JETTAS...

Oct 25, 2013 Seats 68,000 mi

A LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD WITH THE ICON OF THE AIRBAG. I LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A WARNING LIGHT TELLING ME THAT THE SENSORS IN THE SEAT THAT DETECT SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT WERE FAULTY AND COULD RESULT IN AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT. OTHER OWNERS OF VW JETTAS...

Sep 20, 2013 Engine 140,000 mi

I WAS COMING OFF A RAMP AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T GO MORE THAN 20MPH. ALL THE GEARS ON THE GEAR SELECTOR DISPLAY FOUND IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER STAYS LIT UP AND AFFECTS THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. I RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND THER...

Sep 20, 2013 Engine 140,000 mi

I WAS COMING OFF A RAMP AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T GO MORE THAN 20MPH. ALL THE GEARS ON THE GEAR SELECTOR DISPLAY FOUND IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER STAYS LIT UP AND AFFECTS THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. I RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ONLINE AND THER...

Aug 20, 2013 Power Train 80,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 3 IN THE AFTERNOON TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING IN THE MIDDLE OF ON GOING TRAFFIC. POWER TO VEHICLE DYED OUT CAUSING ME TO STALL IN THE CENTER OF A BUSY FREEWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. I HAVE CALLED VOLKSW...

Aug 20, 2013 Engine 80,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 3 IN THE AFTERNOON TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING IN THE MIDDLE OF ON GOING TRAFFIC. POWER TO VEHICLE DYED OUT CAUSING ME TO STALL IN THE CENTER OF A BUSY FREEWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. I HAVE CALLED VOLKSW...

Aug 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 3 IN THE AFTERNOON TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING IN THE MIDDLE OF ON GOING TRAFFIC. POWER TO VEHICLE DYED OUT CAUSING ME TO STALL IN THE CENTER OF A BUSY FREEWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. I HAVE CALLED VOLKSW...

Aug 20, 2013 Power Train 80,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 3 IN THE AFTERNOON TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING IN THE MIDDLE OF ON GOING TRAFFIC. POWER TO VEHICLE DYED OUT CAUSING ME TO STALL IN THE CENTER OF A BUSY FREEWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. I HAVE CALLED VOLKSW...

Aug 20, 2013 Engine 80,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 3 IN THE AFTERNOON TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING IN THE MIDDLE OF ON GOING TRAFFIC. POWER TO VEHICLE DYED OUT CAUSING ME TO STALL IN THE CENTER OF A BUSY FREEWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. I HAVE CALLED VOLKSW...

Aug 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 3 IN THE AFTERNOON TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING IN THE MIDDLE OF ON GOING TRAFFIC. POWER TO VEHICLE DYED OUT CAUSING ME TO STALL IN THE CENTER OF A BUSY FREEWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. I HAVE CALLED VOLKSW...

Aug 7, 2013 Air Bags 70,000 mi

MY CRASH SENSOR'S WENT OFF FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AT ALL. THIS IS CAUSING AN AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT TO BE ON IN MY CAR AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT WORK NOW IF THE LIGHT IS ON. THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF MY CAR HAD THIS SAME FAULT FIXED (WITH ONLY ABOUT 20,000 MILES ON THE O...

Aug 7, 2013 Electrical System 70,000 mi

MY CRASH SENSOR'S WENT OFF FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AT ALL. THIS IS CAUSING AN AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT TO BE ON IN MY CAR AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT WORK NOW IF THE LIGHT IS ON. THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF MY CAR HAD THIS SAME FAULT FIXED (WITH ONLY ABOUT 20,000 MILES ON THE O...

Aug 7, 2013 Air Bags 70,000 mi

MY CRASH SENSOR'S WENT OFF FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AT ALL. THIS IS CAUSING AN AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT TO BE ON IN MY CAR AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT WORK NOW IF THE LIGHT IS ON. THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF MY CAR HAD THIS SAME FAULT FIXED (WITH ONLY ABOUT 20,000 MILES ON THE O...

Aug 7, 2013 Electrical System 70,000 mi

MY CRASH SENSOR'S WENT OFF FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AT ALL. THIS IS CAUSING AN AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT TO BE ON IN MY CAR AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT WORK NOW IF THE LIGHT IS ON. THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF MY CAR HAD THIS SAME FAULT FIXED (WITH ONLY ABOUT 20,000 MILES ON THE O...

Jul 25, 2013 Air Bags 27,000 mi

ON JUNE 29 2012 AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VW AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. SINCE VEHICLE WA NOT UNDER WARRANTY I HAD TO PAY $375.00 TO GET IT REPAIRED (OR SO I THOUGHT) JULY 17TH 2013 AIRBAG LIGHT RETURNED. ON JULY 22ND 2013 I TOOK CAR...

Jul 25, 2013 Electrical System 27,000 mi

ON JUNE 29 2012 AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VW AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. SINCE VEHICLE WA NOT UNDER WARRANTY I HAD TO PAY $375.00 TO GET IT REPAIRED (OR SO I THOUGHT) JULY 17TH 2013 AIRBAG LIGHT RETURNED. ON JULY 22ND 2013 I TOOK CAR...

Jul 25, 2013 Air Bags 27,000 mi

ON JUNE 29 2012 AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VW AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. SINCE VEHICLE WA NOT UNDER WARRANTY I HAD TO PAY $375.00 TO GET IT REPAIRED (OR SO I THOUGHT) JULY 17TH 2013 AIRBAG LIGHT RETURNED. ON JULY 22ND 2013 I TOOK CAR...

Jul 25, 2013 Electrical System 27,000 mi

ON JUNE 29 2012 AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VW AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. SINCE VEHICLE WA NOT UNDER WARRANTY I HAD TO PAY $375.00 TO GET IT REPAIRED (OR SO I THOUGHT) JULY 17TH 2013 AIRBAG LIGHT RETURNED. ON JULY 22ND 2013 I TOOK CAR...

Jul 5, 2013 Structure 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPHOLSTERY CEILING HEADLINER BECAME PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAIL...

Jul 5, 2013 Structure 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPHOLSTERY CEILING HEADLINER BECAME PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAIL...

Jul 4, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, WULFSBURG EDITION, VIN#[XXX]. OVER THE PAST FOUR MONTHS, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SHUTTING DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IN APRIL 2013 AND THREE TIMES SINCE, THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD ...

Jul 4, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, WULFSBURG EDITION, VIN#[XXX]. OVER THE PAST FOUR MONTHS, I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SHUTTING DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IN APRIL 2013 AND THREE TIMES SINCE, THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD ...

Jun 13, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,385 mi

BOTH RADIATOR COOLING FANS HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER A CHECK FOR ENGINE FAULTS WERE PERFORMED WITH A TOTAL COST TO ME OF $786.43. THE V.W. JETTA IS A 2.5 LITER ENGINE. THIS WAS THE SECOND 2.5 LITER JETTA THE LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR COMPANY HAS DONE TODAY WITH DATE OF JUNE 13, 2013. ALL THE MAJO...

Jun 13, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,385 mi

BOTH RADIATOR COOLING FANS HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER A CHECK FOR ENGINE FAULTS WERE PERFORMED WITH A TOTAL COST TO ME OF $786.43. THE V.W. JETTA IS A 2.5 LITER ENGINE. THIS WAS THE SECOND 2.5 LITER JETTA THE LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR COMPANY HAS DONE TODAY WITH DATE OF JUNE 13, 2013. ALL THE MAJO...

May 14, 2013 Structure Crash 58,000 mi

EVEN AFTER SUCH A BIG CRASH AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.I AM NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED BUT HAVE SEVERE PAIN IN THE NECK AND SHOULDERS.I AM THE LUCKY ONE THAT I SURVIVED WITH OUT ANY MAJOR INJURIES BUT TOO WORRIED ABOUT THE AIRBAGS BECAUSE LOT OF PEOPLES OUT THERE DRIVING THE SAME MODEL. ...

May 14, 2013 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

EVEN AFTER SUCH A BIG CRASH AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.I AM NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED BUT HAVE SEVERE PAIN IN THE NECK AND SHOULDERS.I AM THE LUCKY ONE THAT I SURVIVED WITH OUT ANY MAJOR INJURIES BUT TOO WORRIED ABOUT THE AIRBAGS BECAUSE LOT OF PEOPLES OUT THERE DRIVING THE SAME MODEL. ...

May 14, 2013 Structure Crash 58,000 mi

EVEN AFTER SUCH A BIG CRASH AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.I AM NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED BUT HAVE SEVERE PAIN IN THE NECK AND SHOULDERS.I AM THE LUCKY ONE THAT I SURVIVED WITH OUT ANY MAJOR INJURIES BUT TOO WORRIED ABOUT THE AIRBAGS BECAUSE LOT OF PEOPLES OUT THERE DRIVING THE SAME MODEL. ...

May 14, 2013 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

EVEN AFTER SUCH A BIG CRASH AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.I AM NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED BUT HAVE SEVERE PAIN IN THE NECK AND SHOULDERS.I AM THE LUCKY ONE THAT I SURVIVED WITH OUT ANY MAJOR INJURIES BUT TOO WORRIED ABOUT THE AIRBAGS BECAUSE LOT OF PEOPLES OUT THERE DRIVING THE SAME MODEL. ...

Apr 4, 2013 Structure 112,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY WHEN LARGE PIECES OF TIRE STARTING FLYING IN THE ROAD FROM A SEMI-TRUCK. SEVERAL VEHICLES WERE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID BEING STRUCK, WHEN A LARGE PIECE FLEW UP AND HIT UNDER MY CAR. THE OUTCOME WAS A HOLE IN MY GAS TANK WHICH THEN PROCEEDED TO LEAK FUEL ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I ...

Apr 4, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY WHEN LARGE PIECES OF TIRE STARTING FLYING IN THE ROAD FROM A SEMI-TRUCK. SEVERAL VEHICLES WERE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID BEING STRUCK, WHEN A LARGE PIECE FLEW UP AND HIT UNDER MY CAR. THE OUTCOME WAS A HOLE IN MY GAS TANK WHICH THEN PROCEEDED TO LEAK FUEL ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I ...

Apr 4, 2013 Structure 112,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY WHEN LARGE PIECES OF TIRE STARTING FLYING IN THE ROAD FROM A SEMI-TRUCK. SEVERAL VEHICLES WERE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID BEING STRUCK, WHEN A LARGE PIECE FLEW UP AND HIT UNDER MY CAR. THE OUTCOME WAS A HOLE IN MY GAS TANK WHICH THEN PROCEEDED TO LEAK FUEL ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I ...

Apr 4, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY WHEN LARGE PIECES OF TIRE STARTING FLYING IN THE ROAD FROM A SEMI-TRUCK. SEVERAL VEHICLES WERE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID BEING STRUCK, WHEN A LARGE PIECE FLEW UP AND HIT UNDER MY CAR. THE OUTCOME WAS A HOLE IN MY GAS TANK WHICH THEN PROCEEDED TO LEAK FUEL ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I ...

Nov 30, 2012 Electrical System 62,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I HAD NO LIGHTS, NO GAS, NO ANYTHING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES, THE CAR STARTED BACK UP, BUT I ONLY MADE IT ABOUT 1.5 MILES BEFORE IT DID IT AGAIN. VW DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY ENTIRE CO...

Nov 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I HAD NO LIGHTS, NO GAS, NO ANYTHING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES, THE CAR STARTED BACK UP, BUT I ONLY MADE IT ABOUT 1.5 MILES BEFORE IT DID IT AGAIN. VW DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY ENTIRE CO...

Nov 30, 2012 Engine 62,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I HAD NO LIGHTS, NO GAS, NO ANYTHING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES, THE CAR STARTED BACK UP, BUT I ONLY MADE IT ABOUT 1.5 MILES BEFORE IT DID IT AGAIN. VW DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY ENTIRE CO...

Nov 30, 2012 Electrical System 62,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I HAD NO LIGHTS, NO GAS, NO ANYTHING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES, THE CAR STARTED BACK UP, BUT I ONLY MADE IT ABOUT 1.5 MILES BEFORE IT DID IT AGAIN. VW DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY ENTIRE CO...

Nov 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I HAD NO LIGHTS, NO GAS, NO ANYTHING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES, THE CAR STARTED BACK UP, BUT I ONLY MADE IT ABOUT 1.5 MILES BEFORE IT DID IT AGAIN. VW DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY ENTIRE CO...

Nov 30, 2012 Engine 62,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I HAD NO LIGHTS, NO GAS, NO ANYTHING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES, THE CAR STARTED BACK UP, BUT I ONLY MADE IT ABOUT 1.5 MILES BEFORE IT DID IT AGAIN. VW DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY ENTIRE CO...

Nov 16, 2012 Air Bags 35,286 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING MY AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINING ON DUE TO A FAULTY AIR BAG. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT SERVICED AND WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECENT AIR BAG RECALL ISSUED BY VW. ...

Nov 16, 2012 Air Bags 35,286 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING MY AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINING ON DUE TO A FAULTY AIR BAG. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT SERVICED AND WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECENT AIR BAG RECALL ISSUED BY VW. ...

Nov 14, 2012 Power Train 99,500 mi

TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE TO DEFECTIVE VALVE BODY THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT DENIED BY VW. TOOK CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD THAT I PURCHASED, ONE TIME FOR SHIFTING ISSUES AT LOW SPEEDS. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND THER...

Nov 14, 2012 Power Train 99,500 mi

TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE TO DEFECTIVE VALVE BODY THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT DENIED BY VW. TOOK CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD THAT I PURCHASED, ONE TIME FOR SHIFTING ISSUES AT LOW SPEEDS. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND THER...

Oct 26, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILS TO ENGAGE. *TR

Oct 26, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILS TO ENGAGE. *TR

Oct 26, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILS TO ENGAGE. *TR

Oct 26, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILS TO ENGAGE. *TR

Oct 11, 2012 Electrical System

2007 WOLFSBURG EDITION JETTA: EXPERIENCING ISSUES LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES/ FIRST WITH ONE DOOR LOCK (REAR LEFT) AROUND SEP 2011. THEN 2ND DOOR (REAR ) WARRANTY ALREADY PASSED, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE LOCKS CAN GO BAD AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, COSTING $250/$200 EACH PLUS LABOR $100 HR./3 HRS OR $3...

Oct 11, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

2007 WOLFSBURG EDITION JETTA: EXPERIENCING ISSUES LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES/ FIRST WITH ONE DOOR LOCK (REAR LEFT) AROUND SEP 2011. THEN 2ND DOOR (REAR ) WARRANTY ALREADY PASSED, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE LOCKS CAN GO BAD AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, COSTING $250/$200 EACH PLUS LABOR $100 HR./3 HRS OR $3...

Oct 11, 2012 Electrical System

2007 WOLFSBURG EDITION JETTA: EXPERIENCING ISSUES LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES/ FIRST WITH ONE DOOR LOCK (REAR LEFT) AROUND SEP 2011. THEN 2ND DOOR (REAR ) WARRANTY ALREADY PASSED, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE LOCKS CAN GO BAD AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, COSTING $250/$200 EACH PLUS LABOR $100 HR./3 HRS OR $3...

Oct 11, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages

2007 WOLFSBURG EDITION JETTA: EXPERIENCING ISSUES LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES/ FIRST WITH ONE DOOR LOCK (REAR LEFT) AROUND SEP 2011. THEN 2ND DOOR (REAR ) WARRANTY ALREADY PASSED, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE LOCKS CAN GO BAD AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, COSTING $250/$200 EACH PLUS LABOR $100 HR./3 HRS OR $3...

Oct 10, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM FAILURE. CAN NOT LOCK ENTIRE DOORS. KEY GOT STUCK AND COULD NOT REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. HAD TO CALL A TOW-TRUCK, PAY ($350) AND HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER. DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING ENTIRE POWER DOOR SYSTEMS. COST ME ABOUT $450...WENT AHEAD AND APPROVED REPLACEMENT. $350 + ...

Oct 10, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM FAILURE. CAN NOT LOCK ENTIRE DOORS. KEY GOT STUCK AND COULD NOT REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. HAD TO CALL A TOW-TRUCK, PAY ($350) AND HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER. DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING ENTIRE POWER DOOR SYSTEMS. COST ME ABOUT $450...WENT AHEAD AND APPROVED REPLACEMENT. $350 + ...

Oct 10, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM FAILURE. CAN NOT LOCK ENTIRE DOORS. KEY GOT STUCK AND COULD NOT REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. HAD TO CALL A TOW-TRUCK, PAY ($350) AND HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER. DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING ENTIRE POWER DOOR SYSTEMS. COST ME ABOUT $450...WENT AHEAD AND APPROVED REPLACEMENT. $350 + ...

Oct 10, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM FAILURE. CAN NOT LOCK ENTIRE DOORS. KEY GOT STUCK AND COULD NOT REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. HAD TO CALL A TOW-TRUCK, PAY ($350) AND HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER. DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING ENTIRE POWER DOOR SYSTEMS. COST ME ABOUT $450...WENT AHEAD AND APPROVED REPLACEMENT. $350 + ...

Oct 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE SPEED SENSOR AND TWO FANS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECU...

Oct 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE SPEED SENSOR AND TWO FANS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECU...

Oct 4, 2012 Structure 78,000 mi

DUE TO MATERIALS USED IN 2007 JETTA, HEADLINER FALLING AROUND THE LIGHT AND IN THE REAR NEAR THE BACK WINDOW. THE HEADLINER IS LITERALLY COLLAPSING. ITS NOT ONLY MY VEHICLE THAT THIS IS HAPPINING, GOOGLE IT AND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AGAINST VW REGARDING HEADLINER COME UP. *TR

Oct 4, 2012 Structure 78,000 mi

DUE TO MATERIALS USED IN 2007 JETTA, HEADLINER FALLING AROUND THE LIGHT AND IN THE REAR NEAR THE BACK WINDOW. THE HEADLINER IS LITERALLY COLLAPSING. ITS NOT ONLY MY VEHICLE THAT THIS IS HAPPINING, GOOGLE IT AND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AGAINST VW REGARDING HEADLINER COME UP. *TR

Oct 2, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLINER BEGAN TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, OBSTRUCTING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEADLINER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. T...

Oct 2, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLINER BEGAN TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, OBSTRUCTING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEADLINER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. T...

Sep 12, 2012 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATING ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. IN ADDITION, THE SUN-ROOF WOULD OPEN INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE OR R...

Sep 12, 2012 Electrical System 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SUN ROOF OPENED INDEPENDENTLY, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR COULD ONLY BE OPENED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VE...

Sep 12, 2012 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATING ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. IN ADDITION, THE SUN-ROOF WOULD OPEN INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE OR R...

Sep 12, 2012 Electrical System 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE SUN ROOF OPENED INDEPENDENTLY, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR COULD ONLY BE OPENED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VE...

Sep 8, 2012 Power Train 75,000 mi

WAS ACCELERATING ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY DURING RUSH HOUR FROM FULL STOP AT ON RAMP DUE TO TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND AT AROUND 20 OR SO MPH THE CAR LOSS POWER AND THE RPM QUICKLY INCREASED AS IF YOU WERE PRESSING THE CLUTCH IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE, THIS IS A AUTOMATIC VEHICLE SO THE ISSUE WAS DEFI...

Sep 8, 2012 Power Train 75,000 mi

WAS ACCELERATING ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY DURING RUSH HOUR FROM FULL STOP AT ON RAMP DUE TO TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND AT AROUND 20 OR SO MPH THE CAR LOSS POWER AND THE RPM QUICKLY INCREASED AS IF YOU WERE PRESSING THE CLUTCH IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE, THIS IS A AUTOMATIC VEHICLE SO THE ISSUE WAS DEFI...

Aug 29, 2012 Seats 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BEGAN MOVING BACKWARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THEY REPLACED A SENSOR TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE EXACT SENSOR THAT ...

Aug 29, 2012 Seats 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BEGAN MOVING BACKWARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THEY REPLACED A SENSOR TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE EXACT SENSOR THAT ...

Aug 6, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 61,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2007 JETTA FAILED TO LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE ELECTRIC LOCK BUTTONS IN THE DOORS OR BY USING THE REMOTE. ONLY THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR RESPONDS TO ANY LOCK ACTION. THE DRIVER'S DOOR ONLY LOCKS AND UNLOCKS WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCK. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO DEAD BATTERIES I...

Aug 6, 2012 Electrical System 61,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2007 JETTA FAILED TO LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE ELECTRIC LOCK BUTTONS IN THE DOORS OR BY USING THE REMOTE. ONLY THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR RESPONDS TO ANY LOCK ACTION. THE DRIVER'S DOOR ONLY LOCKS AND UNLOCKS WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCK. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO DEAD BATTERIES I...

Aug 6, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 61,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2007 JETTA FAILED TO LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE ELECTRIC LOCK BUTTONS IN THE DOORS OR BY USING THE REMOTE. ONLY THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR RESPONDS TO ANY LOCK ACTION. THE DRIVER'S DOOR ONLY LOCKS AND UNLOCKS WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCK. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO DEAD BATTERIES I...

Aug 6, 2012 Electrical System 61,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2007 JETTA FAILED TO LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE ELECTRIC LOCK BUTTONS IN THE DOORS OR BY USING THE REMOTE. ONLY THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR RESPONDS TO ANY LOCK ACTION. THE DRIVER'S DOOR ONLY LOCKS AND UNLOCKS WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCK. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO DEAD BATTERIES I...

Jul 25, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

ONCE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, I CAN'T REMOTELY NOR MANUALLY LOCK THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. BASICALLY, THREE DOORS WILL LOCK, BUT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR REMAINS UNSECURE. THE ALARM DOESN'T AUDIBLE, BUT DOES ACTIVATE. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED MANY HUNDREDS OF MILES AGO, INTERMITTENTLY BUT HAS COME ...

Jul 25, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

ONCE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, I CAN'T REMOTELY NOR MANUALLY LOCK THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. BASICALLY, THREE DOORS WILL LOCK, BUT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR REMAINS UNSECURE. THE ALARM DOESN'T AUDIBLE, BUT DOES ACTIVATE. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED MANY HUNDREDS OF MILES AGO, INTERMITTENTLY BUT HAS COME ...

Jul 25, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

ONCE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, I CAN'T REMOTELY NOR MANUALLY LOCK THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. BASICALLY, THREE DOORS WILL LOCK, BUT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR REMAINS UNSECURE. THE ALARM DOESN'T AUDIBLE, BUT DOES ACTIVATE. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED MANY HUNDREDS OF MILES AGO, INTERMITTENTLY BUT HAS COME ...

Jul 25, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

ONCE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, I CAN'T REMOTELY NOR MANUALLY LOCK THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. BASICALLY, THREE DOORS WILL LOCK, BUT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR REMAINS UNSECURE. THE ALARM DOESN'T AUDIBLE, BUT DOES ACTIVATE. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED MANY HUNDREDS OF MILES AGO, INTERMITTENTLY BUT HAS COME ...

Jun 11, 2012 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A LOUD METAL TO METAL NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO...

Jun 11, 2012 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A LOUD METAL TO METAL NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO...

Apr 22, 2012 Power Train 45,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, MY VW'S DSG TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND SHIFTING ERRATICALLY. THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE TO 6000 THEN DROP SUDDENLY TO 500. WHILE THIS WAS HAPPENING, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY REENGAGE, CAUSING THE CAR TO SURGE AND BUCK. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD THEN SLIP A...

Apr 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 45,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, MY VW'S DSG TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND SHIFTING ERRATICALLY. THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE TO 6000 THEN DROP SUDDENLY TO 500. WHILE THIS WAS HAPPENING, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY REENGAGE, CAUSING THE CAR TO SURGE AND BUCK. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD THEN SLIP A...

Apr 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, MY VW'S DSG TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND SHIFTING ERRATICALLY. THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE TO 6000 THEN DROP SUDDENLY TO 500. WHILE THIS WAS HAPPENING, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY REENGAGE, CAUSING THE CAR TO SURGE AND BUCK. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD THEN SLIP A...

Apr 22, 2012 Power Train 45,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, MY VW'S DSG TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND SHIFTING ERRATICALLY. THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE TO 6000 THEN DROP SUDDENLY TO 500. WHILE THIS WAS HAPPENING, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY REENGAGE, CAUSING THE CAR TO SURGE AND BUCK. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD THEN SLIP A...

Apr 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 45,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, MY VW'S DSG TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND SHIFTING ERRATICALLY. THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE TO 6000 THEN DROP SUDDENLY TO 500. WHILE THIS WAS HAPPENING, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY REENGAGE, CAUSING THE CAR TO SURGE AND BUCK. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD THEN SLIP A...

Apr 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, MY VW'S DSG TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND SHIFTING ERRATICALLY. THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE TO 6000 THEN DROP SUDDENLY TO 500. WHILE THIS WAS HAPPENING, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY REENGAGE, CAUSING THE CAR TO SURGE AND BUCK. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD THEN SLIP A...

Mar 28, 2012 Structure 47,567 mi

DOOR MIRRORS CORRODING, DRIVERS SIDE BROKE OFF WHILE HAND WASHING WITH SPONGE.VW WILL NOT REPLACE BECAUSE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. CAR IS FIVE YEARS OLD AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, NO SIGN OF RUST ANYWHERE. *TR

Mar 28, 2012 Visibility 47,567 mi

DOOR MIRRORS CORRODING, DRIVERS SIDE BROKE OFF WHILE HAND WASHING WITH SPONGE.VW WILL NOT REPLACE BECAUSE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. CAR IS FIVE YEARS OLD AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, NO SIGN OF RUST ANYWHERE. *TR

Mar 28, 2012 Structure 47,567 mi

DOOR MIRRORS CORRODING, DRIVERS SIDE BROKE OFF WHILE HAND WASHING WITH SPONGE.VW WILL NOT REPLACE BECAUSE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. CAR IS FIVE YEARS OLD AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, NO SIGN OF RUST ANYWHERE. *TR

Mar 28, 2012 Visibility 47,567 mi

DOOR MIRRORS CORRODING, DRIVERS SIDE BROKE OFF WHILE HAND WASHING WITH SPONGE.VW WILL NOT REPLACE BECAUSE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. CAR IS FIVE YEARS OLD AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, NO SIGN OF RUST ANYWHERE. *TR

Mar 14, 2012 Seats 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. I DID NOT SEE SMOKE OR FIRE BUT WHEN I PULLED OVER I FOUND THAT THE HEATING ELEMENT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HAD STARTED BURNING THE SEAT. IT ACTUALLY MELTED A HOLE IN THE SEAT IN ONE SPOT. THE BURN MARKS ARE VISIBLE RUNNING VERTICALLY 13 INCHES O...

Mar 14, 2012 Seats 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. I DID NOT SEE SMOKE OR FIRE BUT WHEN I PULLED OVER I FOUND THAT THE HEATING ELEMENT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HAD STARTED BURNING THE SEAT. IT ACTUALLY MELTED A HOLE IN THE SEAT IN ONE SPOT. THE BURN MARKS ARE VISIBLE RUNNING VERTICALLY 13 INCHES O...

Feb 24, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK WOULD OPEN WITHOUT ACTIVATION INDEPENDENTLY AND WOULD IMPAIR HIS VISION IF IT OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASS...

Feb 24, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK WOULD OPEN WITHOUT ACTIVATION INDEPENDENTLY AND WOULD IMPAIR HIS VISION IF IT OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASS...

Feb 7, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 61,000 mi

BACK RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK FAILS TO LOCK DEALERSHIP SAID 9 TIMES OUT OF 10 IT IS THE LOCK MODULE THAT MALFUNCTIONS AND IS VERY COMMON IN JETTA'S. *TR

Feb 7, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 61,000 mi

BACK RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK FAILS TO LOCK DEALERSHIP SAID 9 TIMES OUT OF 10 IT IS THE LOCK MODULE THAT MALFUNCTIONS AND IS VERY COMMON IN JETTA'S. *TR

Jan 10, 2012 Seats

THE DRIVER HEATED SEAT GOT SO HOT THAT THERE IS NOW A BURN MARK ON MY SEAT AND CAUSED INJURY TO MY BACK. I HAVE A BLISTER, THAT TURNED NOW INTO A SMALLER BLISTER AND IS BLACK. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW BACK IN 2007 AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. IF I LOWER THE HEAT SETTING FOR THE SEAT THE...

Jan 10, 2012 Seats

THE DRIVER HEATED SEAT GOT SO HOT THAT THERE IS NOW A BURN MARK ON MY SEAT AND CAUSED INJURY TO MY BACK. I HAVE A BLISTER, THAT TURNED NOW INTO A SMALLER BLISTER AND IS BLACK. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW BACK IN 2007 AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. IF I LOWER THE HEAT SETTING FOR THE SEAT THE...

Oct 3, 2011 Air Bags 51,608 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, WHICH WAS RAISED ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND, AND THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTI...

Oct 3, 2011 Air Bags 51,608 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, WHICH WAS RAISED ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE GROUND, AND THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTI...

Jun 26, 2011 Power Train 57,000 mi

STALLING ON HIGHWAY, LOCAL ROADS. *TR

Jun 26, 2011 Power Train 57,000 mi

STALLING ON HIGHWAY, LOCAL ROADS. *TR

Jun 1, 2011 Power Train 21,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE OR MOVE FASTER, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO TAKE UP TO THREE SECONDS BEFORE IT WOULD MOVE FORWARD AT A MODERATE SPEED. THE CONTACT ST...

Jun 1, 2011 Power Train 21,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE OR MOVE FASTER, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO TAKE UP TO THREE SECONDS BEFORE IT WOULD MOVE FORWARD AT A MODERATE SPEED. THE CONTACT ST...

May 15, 2011 Electrical System 52,322 mi

POOR OBD ON 2007 VW JETTA FOR ENGINE SPEED SENSOR. [XXX] IS THE VIN OF THE CAR, RECENTLY THE ENGINE BEGIN TO STALL/DIE SOON AFTER STARTING, UNABLE TO HOLD THE IDLE SPEED BUT THERE WAS NO MIL/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, UPON SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT USED TO RUN FINE IT CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. ONE FINE DAY MY...

May 15, 2011 Electrical System 52,322 mi

POOR OBD ON 2007 VW JETTA FOR ENGINE SPEED SENSOR. [XXX] IS THE VIN OF THE CAR, RECENTLY THE ENGINE BEGIN TO STALL/DIE SOON AFTER STARTING, UNABLE TO HOLD THE IDLE SPEED BUT THERE WAS NO MIL/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, UPON SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT USED TO RUN FINE IT CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. ONE FINE DAY MY...

Apr 7, 2011 Air Bags Crash 38,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY WORN AND RUBBING METAL ON METAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THREE WEEKS LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CONTACT WAS INVOL...

Apr 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 38,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY WORN AND RUBBING METAL ON METAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THREE WEEKS LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CONTACT WAS INVOL...

Apr 7, 2011 Air Bags Crash 38,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY WORN AND RUBBING METAL ON METAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THREE WEEKS LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CONTACT WAS INVOL...

Apr 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 38,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY WORN AND RUBBING METAL ON METAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THREE WEEKS LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CONTACT WAS INVOL...

Mar 10, 2011 Power Train 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TURBO DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD ENGAGE INTO NEUTRAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT SHE WAS NOT PROPERLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 10, 2011 Power Train 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TURBO DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD ENGAGE INTO NEUTRAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT SHE WAS NOT PROPERLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 17, 2011 Air Bags

I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING MY AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINING ON DUE TO A FAULTY SEAT BELT. I RECENTLY TOOK MY CAR TO THE VW DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MY CAR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECENT AIR BAG RECALLED VW...

Feb 17, 2011 Air Bags

I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING MY AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINING ON DUE TO A FAULTY SEAT BELT. I RECENTLY TOOK MY CAR TO THE VW DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MY CAR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECENT AIR BAG RECALLED VW...

Feb 8, 2011 Seats

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 VW JETTA, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY CAR, I NOTICED A VERY BIG BURN ON MY SEAT (WHERE MY BACK WAS). MY BACK IS ALSO DISCOLORED. THIS MORNING, I PUT THE SEAT WARMER ON #1 (THE LOWEST SETTING) AND THE RIGHT SIDE IS SCORCHING HOT. *TR

Feb 8, 2011 Seats

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 VW JETTA, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY CAR, I NOTICED A VERY BIG BURN ON MY SEAT (WHERE MY BACK WAS). MY BACK IS ALSO DISCOLORED. THIS MORNING, I PUT THE SEAT WARMER ON #1 (THE LOWEST SETTING) AND THE RIGHT SIDE IS SCORCHING HOT. *TR

Feb 2, 2011 Visibility 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOWSTORM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING DUE TO THE HEAVY VOLUME OF SNOW, CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VISION TO BE OBSCURED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO REPAIR FO...

Feb 2, 2011 Visibility 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOWSTORM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED OPERATING DUE TO THE HEAVY VOLUME OF SNOW, CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VISION TO BE OBSCURED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO REPAIR FO...

Jan 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 2007 JETTA 2.5 HAS A FRONT AIR VENT WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNED POORLY AND MAKES A RATTLING SOUND. THE FIXED IT SEVERAL TIMES AND IT STILL MAKE SOUNDS AND SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR JETTA. *TR

Jan 3, 2011 Visibility

THE 2007 JETTA 2.5 HAS A FRONT AIR VENT WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNED POORLY AND MAKES A RATTLING SOUND. THE FIXED IT SEVERAL TIMES AND IT STILL MAKE SOUNDS AND SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR JETTA. *TR

Jan 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE 2007 JETTA 2.5 HAS A FRONT AIR VENT WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNED POORLY AND MAKES A RATTLING SOUND. THE FIXED IT SEVERAL TIMES AND IT STILL MAKE SOUNDS AND SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR JETTA. *TR

Jan 3, 2011 Visibility

THE 2007 JETTA 2.5 HAS A FRONT AIR VENT WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNED POORLY AND MAKES A RATTLING SOUND. THE FIXED IT SEVERAL TIMES AND IT STILL MAKE SOUNDS AND SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR JETTA. *TR

Nov 30, 2010 Exterior Lighting 33,400 mi

MY 2007 WOLFSBURG JETTA JUST STALLED ON ME LAST NIGHT. THE ESC LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE ENGINE DIED. I LOST ALL POWER AND COASTED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY BUT ALL MY LIGHTS, RADIO, HEADLIGHTS WORKED. I TRIED TO START IT BUT THE R...

Nov 30, 2010 Electrical System 33,400 mi

MY 2007 WOLFSBURG JETTA JUST STALLED ON ME LAST NIGHT. THE ESC LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE ENGINE DIED. I LOST ALL POWER AND COASTED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY BUT ALL MY LIGHTS, RADIO, HEADLIGHTS WORKED. I TRIED TO START IT BUT THE R...

Nov 30, 2010 Exterior Lighting 33,400 mi

MY 2007 WOLFSBURG JETTA JUST STALLED ON ME LAST NIGHT. THE ESC LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE ENGINE DIED. I LOST ALL POWER AND COASTED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY BUT ALL MY LIGHTS, RADIO, HEADLIGHTS WORKED. I TRIED TO START IT BUT THE R...

Nov 30, 2010 Electrical System 33,400 mi

MY 2007 WOLFSBURG JETTA JUST STALLED ON ME LAST NIGHT. THE ESC LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE ENGINE DIED. I LOST ALL POWER AND COASTED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY BUT ALL MY LIGHTS, RADIO, HEADLIGHTS WORKED. I TRIED TO START IT BUT THE R...

Oct 25, 2010 Power Train 79,000 mi

WE NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR 09V 164. OUR CAR HAD A FAILED RIGHT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT WHICH FRACTURED THE TRANSMISSION CASE ON APRIL 28,2010. WE ALMOST LOST CONTROL DUE TO THE LEAKING TRANS OIL. DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED DURING A SERVICE VISIT. THIS FAILURE IS EXACTLY WHY VW FI...

Oct 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

I DRIVE A VW JETTA (2007) 2.0T. IT HAS BEEN HAVING SEVERAL ENGINE ISSUES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, LOSS OF POWER, ENGINE SPUTTER). BUT OVER THE PAST 5-6 MONTHS, I HAVE HAD THE CAR STALL COMPLETELY TWICE. THE FIRST TIME AT A TRAFFIC STOP AND THE SECOND TIME WHILE MERGING ON TO AN IN...

Oct 25, 2010 Power Train 79,000 mi

WE NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR 09V 164. OUR CAR HAD A FAILED RIGHT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT WHICH FRACTURED THE TRANSMISSION CASE ON APRIL 28,2010. WE ALMOST LOST CONTROL DUE TO THE LEAKING TRANS OIL. DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED DURING A SERVICE VISIT. THIS FAILURE IS EXACTLY WHY VW FI...

Oct 25, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,000 mi

I DRIVE A VW JETTA (2007) 2.0T. IT HAS BEEN HAVING SEVERAL ENGINE ISSUES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR (CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, LOSS OF POWER, ENGINE SPUTTER). BUT OVER THE PAST 5-6 MONTHS, I HAVE HAD THE CAR STALL COMPLETELY TWICE. THE FIRST TIME AT A TRAFFIC STOP AND THE SECOND TIME WHILE MERGING ON TO AN IN...

Oct 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,780 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A MAJOR FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS FLASHING. I HAD TO ATTEMPT TO GET TO THE SHOULDER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH THE CAR SLOWING DOWN AND ENGINE MISFIRING. WHEN PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY, WE EXITED THE CAR SINCE IT WAS A...

Oct 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,780 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A MAJOR FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS FLASHING. I HAD TO ATTEMPT TO GET TO THE SHOULDER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH THE CAR SLOWING DOWN AND ENGINE MISFIRING. WHEN PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY, WE EXITED THE CAR SINCE IT WAS A...

Oct 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

2007 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION, 4-DOOR. FUEL TANK STARTED LEAKING GAS ABOUT 5K MILES AGO (STARTED ABOUT 5K OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY). THERE ARE ABOUT 5 SUPER TINY HOLES LOCATED ON A SEAM OF THE FUEL TANK. TANK IS DEFECTIVE, VW NOT INTERESTED IN ASSISTING IN THE FIX. THIS DEFECTIVE TANK POSES A SEVERE EX...

Oct 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

2007 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION, 4-DOOR. FUEL TANK STARTED LEAKING GAS ABOUT 5K MILES AGO (STARTED ABOUT 5K OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY). THERE ARE ABOUT 5 SUPER TINY HOLES LOCATED ON A SEAM OF THE FUEL TANK. TANK IS DEFECTIVE, VW NOT INTERESTED IN ASSISTING IN THE FIX. THIS DEFECTIVE TANK POSES A SEVERE EX...

Sep 26, 2010 Electrical System 37,785 mi

2007 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG: PULLED OUT OF VW DEALERSHIP INTO AN INTERSECTION AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. TURNED IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON AND THE CAR RESTARTED. GOT ONTO THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAR LOST POWER GOING ABOUT 65 MPH. GAS PEDAL TO FLOOR AND NO ACCELERATION. REMOVED FOOT FROM PE...

Sep 26, 2010 Electrical System 37,785 mi

2007 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG: PULLED OUT OF VW DEALERSHIP INTO AN INTERSECTION AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. TURNED IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON AND THE CAR RESTARTED. GOT ONTO THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAR LOST POWER GOING ABOUT 65 MPH. GAS PEDAL TO FLOOR AND NO ACCELERATION. REMOVED FOOT FROM PE...

Sep 25, 2010 Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER READING AT LEAST 10% FASTER THAN ACTUAL SPEED. BROUGHT CAR BACK TO THE DEALER EXPLAINING THE INACCURACY, WAS TOLD VERBALLY SPEEDOMETERS ARE GAUGES NOT METERS AND CAN ONLY BE DESIGNED TO GUESS THE ACTUAL SPEED, THEY CANNOT REPORT ACTUAL SPEEDS. WRITTEN EXPLANATION WAS A 5 MPH DIFFERENCE...

Sep 25, 2010 Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER READING AT LEAST 10% FASTER THAN ACTUAL SPEED. BROUGHT CAR BACK TO THE DEALER EXPLAINING THE INACCURACY, WAS TOLD VERBALLY SPEEDOMETERS ARE GAUGES NOT METERS AND CAN ONLY BE DESIGNED TO GUESS THE ACTUAL SPEED, THEY CANNOT REPORT ACTUAL SPEEDS. WRITTEN EXPLANATION WAS A 5 MPH DIFFERENCE...

Sep 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,500 mi

NORMAL DRIVING HABITS. MILEAGE ON VEHICLE = APPROXIMATELY 59,500. THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WEAR AT EXCESSIVE RATE ON MY 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA - 2.5L WOLFSBURG EDITION. I'VE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE WHERE THE REAR BRAKE PADS OR ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE FRONT PADS/ ROTORS. VW OFFERED T...

Sep 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,500 mi

NORMAL DRIVING HABITS. MILEAGE ON VEHICLE = APPROXIMATELY 59,500. THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WEAR AT EXCESSIVE RATE ON MY 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA - 2.5L WOLFSBURG EDITION. I'VE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE WHERE THE REAR BRAKE PADS OR ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE FRONT PADS/ ROTORS. VW OFFERED T...

Sep 6, 2010 Electrical System 34,900 mi

I DRIVE A 2007 JETTA WOLFSBERG. IN APRIL 2010 I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. MY HUSBAND WENT OUT AND IT STARTED FOR HIM. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON. A WEEK LATER THE CAR'S ENGINE JUST DIED WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CHE...

Sep 6, 2010 Electrical System 34,900 mi

I DRIVE A 2007 JETTA WOLFSBERG. IN APRIL 2010 I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. MY HUSBAND WENT OUT AND IT STARTED FOR HIM. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON. A WEEK LATER THE CAR'S ENGINE JUST DIED WHILE TRAVELING 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CHE...

Jul 14, 2010 Electrical System 2 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLING UNIT AIR RE-CIRCULATOR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND WOULD CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE OWNER'S MANUAL ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH THE RE-CIRCULATOR CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING. THE D...

Jul 14, 2010 Electrical System 2 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLING UNIT AIR RE-CIRCULATOR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND WOULD CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE OWNER'S MANUAL ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH THE RE-CIRCULATOR CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING. THE D...

Jun 24, 2010 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION JERKS / JOLTS SIGNIFICANTLY WHILE MY CAR IS COMING TO A STOP. THIS OCCURS PRETTY REGULARLY, USUALLY ONCE ON MY WAY TO WORK EVERY MORNING WHEN I PULL UP TO A STOP LIGHT AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROX. 25 MINUTES. IT DOES THIS JOLTING NO MATTER WHO IS DRIVING THE CAR. THIS BEGAN HAPPENING L...

Jun 24, 2010 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY TRANSMISSION JERKS / JOLTS SIGNIFICANTLY WHILE MY CAR IS COMING TO A STOP. THIS OCCURS PRETTY REGULARLY, USUALLY ONCE ON MY WAY TO WORK EVERY MORNING WHEN I PULL UP TO A STOP LIGHT AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROX. 25 MINUTES. IT DOES THIS JOLTING NO MATTER WHO IS DRIVING THE CAR. THIS BEGAN HAPPENING L...

May 22, 2010 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

2007 VW JETTA - MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

May 22, 2010 Air Bags Crash 36,000 mi

2007 VW JETTA - MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

May 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA THAT IS WEARING OUT PADS TO FAST. THE 1ST TIME THEY WORE OUT THE CAR HAD APPROX 16,000 MI. WE WERE TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER NOT TOTALLY RELEASING. THE 2ND TIME THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY WITH APPROX. 28,000 MI. BUT THE DEALERSH...

May 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA THAT IS WEARING OUT PADS TO FAST. THE 1ST TIME THEY WORE OUT THE CAR HAD APPROX 16,000 MI. WE WERE TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER NOT TOTALLY RELEASING. THE 2ND TIME THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY WITH APPROX. 28,000 MI. BUT THE DEALERSH...

May 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM LEASING A 2007 JETTA 2.5 AND JUST TOOK MY CAR IN THIS MORNING FOR IT'S 35,000 MILE TUNE-UP. I WAS TOLD THAT MY REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE AT LESS THAN 10%. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED 5,000 MILES AGO THAT THEY WERE LOW OR WOULD BE CAUSING ISSUES. NOW I'M BEING TOLD ON TOP OF MY $250 TUNE-UP, I NEED...

May 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I AM LEASING A 2007 JETTA 2.5 AND JUST TOOK MY CAR IN THIS MORNING FOR IT'S 35,000 MILE TUNE-UP. I WAS TOLD THAT MY REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE AT LESS THAN 10%. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED 5,000 MILES AGO THAT THEY WERE LOW OR WOULD BE CAUSING ISSUES. NOW I'M BEING TOLD ON TOP OF MY $250 TUNE-UP, I NEED...

Apr 27, 2010 Visibility 430,000 mi

MY SUN ROOF EXPLODED IN MY 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THERE WERE NO OUTSIDE INFLUENCES(ROCK) THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. THE SUN ROOF WAS NOT MADE OF SAFETY GLASS AND SHATTERED INTO SMALL PIECES ALL OVER ME AND THE INSIDE OF MY CAR. THERE WERE SMALL SLIVERS EVERYWHERE. IT WAS A VERY LOU...

Apr 27, 2010 Visibility 430,000 mi

MY SUN ROOF EXPLODED IN MY 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THERE WERE NO OUTSIDE INFLUENCES(ROCK) THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. THE SUN ROOF WAS NOT MADE OF SAFETY GLASS AND SHATTERED INTO SMALL PIECES ALL OVER ME AND THE INSIDE OF MY CAR. THERE WERE SMALL SLIVERS EVERYWHERE. IT WAS A VERY LOU...

Apr 20, 2010 Air Bags Crash 28,472 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2007 VW JETTA WHEN SHE WAS T-BONED FROM A GMC SUV, APPROX. SPEED OF GMC WAS 40 MPH AND APPROX SPEED OF JETTA WAS 45 MPH. THE JETTA WAS STRUCK AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE DIRECTLY INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE IMPACT WAS ENOUGH THAT MY WIFE NEEDED TO BE REMOVED FROM HER CAR WITH TH...

Apr 20, 2010 Air Bags Crash 28,472 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2007 VW JETTA WHEN SHE WAS T-BONED FROM A GMC SUV, APPROX. SPEED OF GMC WAS 40 MPH AND APPROX SPEED OF JETTA WAS 45 MPH. THE JETTA WAS STRUCK AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE DIRECTLY INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE IMPACT WAS ENOUGH THAT MY WIFE NEEDED TO BE REMOVED FROM HER CAR WITH TH...

Apr 2, 2010 Power Train 65,000 mi

2007 VW JETTA 2.0 W/ DSG - DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL FAILURE IDENTIFIED BY DEALERSHIP. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH 2007-2009 VW'S WITH DSG.

Apr 2, 2010 Power Train 65,000 mi

2007 VW JETTA 2.0 W/ DSG - DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL FAILURE IDENTIFIED BY DEALERSHIP. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH 2007-2009 VW'S WITH DSG.

Mar 3, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 48,000 mi

MY CAR ACCELERATED WHILE I WAS MAKING A "PANIC STOP" MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND NO BRAKES WERE BEING ACTIVATED AND THE CAR ACTUALLY SPED UP UNTIL I PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH. BY THAT TIME IT WAS TOO LATE AND I TAPPED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED DUE TO THE CARS ESP FEATURE WHICH SENS...

Mar 3, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 48,000 mi

MY CAR ACCELERATED WHILE I WAS MAKING A "PANIC STOP" MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND NO BRAKES WERE BEING ACTIVATED AND THE CAR ACTUALLY SPED UP UNTIL I PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH. BY THAT TIME IT WAS TOO LATE AND I TAPPED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED DUE TO THE CARS ESP FEATURE WHICH SENS...

Feb 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

I HAVE 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBERG ED AND I AM HAVING SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE REAR BRAKES. I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW AT 60 MILES ON IT IN JUNE 2007.. AROUND 18/19K I HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES N ROTORS CAUSE THEY WERE WORN AND WERE RUBBING METAL ON METAL.. I WENT TO THE VW SERVICE THEY SAID IT MAY ...

Feb 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 18,000 mi

I HAVE 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBERG ED AND I AM HAVING SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE REAR BRAKES. I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW AT 60 MILES ON IT IN JUNE 2007.. AROUND 18/19K I HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES N ROTORS CAUSE THEY WERE WORN AND WERE RUBBING METAL ON METAL.. I WENT TO THE VW SERVICE THEY SAID IT MAY ...

Feb 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 18,000 mi

I HAVE 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBERG ED AND I AM HAVING SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE REAR BRAKES. I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW AT 60 MILES ON IT IN JUNE 2007.. AROUND 18/19K I HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES N ROTORS CAUSE THEY WERE WORN AND WERE RUBBING METAL ON METAL.. I WENT TO THE VW SERVICE THEY SAID IT MAY ...

Feb 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

I HAVE 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBERG ED AND I AM HAVING SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE REAR BRAKES. I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW AT 60 MILES ON IT IN JUNE 2007.. AROUND 18/19K I HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES N ROTORS CAUSE THEY WERE WORN AND WERE RUBBING METAL ON METAL.. I WENT TO THE VW SERVICE THEY SAID IT MAY ...

Feb 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 18,000 mi

I HAVE 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBERG ED AND I AM HAVING SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE REAR BRAKES. I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW AT 60 MILES ON IT IN JUNE 2007.. AROUND 18/19K I HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES N ROTORS CAUSE THEY WERE WORN AND WERE RUBBING METAL ON METAL.. I WENT TO THE VW SERVICE THEY SAID IT MAY ...

Feb 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 18,000 mi

I HAVE 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBERG ED AND I AM HAVING SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE REAR BRAKES. I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW AT 60 MILES ON IT IN JUNE 2007.. AROUND 18/19K I HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES N ROTORS CAUSE THEY WERE WORN AND WERE RUBBING METAL ON METAL.. I WENT TO THE VW SERVICE THEY SAID IT MAY ...

Feb 9, 2010 Parking Brake 18,300 mi

2007 VW JETTA WOLFSBERG EDITION BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 18K MILES. HAD DEALER REPLACE PADS. PADS COMPLETELY WORN AGAIN AT 25K MILES ALONG WITH ROTORS. TOOK TO DEALER WHO REFUSED REPAIRS AS CONDITION WAS "NORMAL" AND WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK TO PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO SAID COND...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,300 mi

2007 VW JETTA WOLFSBERG EDITION BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 18K MILES. HAD DEALER REPLACE PADS. PADS COMPLETELY WORN AGAIN AT 25K MILES ALONG WITH ROTORS. TOOK TO DEALER WHO REFUSED REPAIRS AS CONDITION WAS "NORMAL" AND WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK TO PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO SAID COND...

Feb 9, 2010 Parking Brake 18,300 mi

2007 VW JETTA WOLFSBERG EDITION BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 18K MILES. HAD DEALER REPLACE PADS. PADS COMPLETELY WORN AGAIN AT 25K MILES ALONG WITH ROTORS. TOOK TO DEALER WHO REFUSED REPAIRS AS CONDITION WAS "NORMAL" AND WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK TO PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO SAID COND...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,300 mi

2007 VW JETTA WOLFSBERG EDITION BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 18K MILES. HAD DEALER REPLACE PADS. PADS COMPLETELY WORN AGAIN AT 25K MILES ALONG WITH ROTORS. TOOK TO DEALER WHO REFUSED REPAIRS AS CONDITION WAS "NORMAL" AND WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK TO PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO SAID COND...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

2007 JETTA SPEED INCREASE FROM 50 TO 85 MPH WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. BY TOUCHING THE BRAKE IT DID STOP THE INCREASE OF SPEED BEFORE IT WENT HIGHER. THIS HAPPEN 4 TO 5 TIMES IN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. ( THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT TURNED ON.) *TR

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

2007 JETTA SPEED INCREASE FROM 50 TO 85 MPH WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. BY TOUCHING THE BRAKE IT DID STOP THE INCREASE OF SPEED BEFORE IT WENT HIGHER. THIS HAPPEN 4 TO 5 TIMES IN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. ( THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT TURNED ON.) *TR

Jan 21, 2010 Electrical System 28,608 mi

NO PRECIPITATING EVENTS. WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE CUTS OUT FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY BATTERY LIGHT COMING ON, HAVE 30 SECONDS-60 SECONDS TO GET OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID COLLISION. CAR DOES NOT RESTART. HAS HAPPENED 4X TOTAL SO FAR, TWICE WHILE DRIVING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP HAS EACH TIME REPLACED FRIE...

Jan 21, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,608 mi

NO PRECIPITATING EVENTS. WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE CUTS OUT FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY BATTERY LIGHT COMING ON, HAVE 30 SECONDS-60 SECONDS TO GET OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID COLLISION. CAR DOES NOT RESTART. HAS HAPPENED 4X TOTAL SO FAR, TWICE WHILE DRIVING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP HAS EACH TIME REPLACED FRIE...

Jan 21, 2010 Electrical System 28,608 mi

NO PRECIPITATING EVENTS. WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE CUTS OUT FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY BATTERY LIGHT COMING ON, HAVE 30 SECONDS-60 SECONDS TO GET OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID COLLISION. CAR DOES NOT RESTART. HAS HAPPENED 4X TOTAL SO FAR, TWICE WHILE DRIVING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP HAS EACH TIME REPLACED FRIE...

Jan 21, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,608 mi

NO PRECIPITATING EVENTS. WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE CUTS OUT FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY BATTERY LIGHT COMING ON, HAVE 30 SECONDS-60 SECONDS TO GET OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID COLLISION. CAR DOES NOT RESTART. HAS HAPPENED 4X TOTAL SO FAR, TWICE WHILE DRIVING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP HAS EACH TIME REPLACED FRIE...

Nov 13, 2009 Air Bags 27,000 mi

CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VW JETTA. CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,573 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. CONTACT STATED SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON THE DASH BOARD. CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED THE SEAT BELT AS WELL AS A SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG. THE N...

Nov 13, 2009 Air Bags 27,000 mi

CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VW JETTA. CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,573 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. CONTACT STATED SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON THE DASH BOARD. CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED THE SEAT BELT AS WELL AS A SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG. THE N...

Oct 23, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,500 mi

I OWN A 2007 JETTA WITH ONLY 26K MILES ON IT. WITHOUT ANY INITIAL WARNING THE REAR BRAKES STARTED TO GRIND ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A SPECIALIST WHO TOLD BE ONE REAR BRAKE WAS GRINDING ON METAL AND THE OTHER WAS ABOUT TO GET TO THAT POINT. MY FRONT WHEEL DRIVE BRAKES WERE STILL ...

Oct 23, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,500 mi

I OWN A 2007 JETTA WITH ONLY 26K MILES ON IT. WITHOUT ANY INITIAL WARNING THE REAR BRAKES STARTED TO GRIND ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A SPECIALIST WHO TOLD BE ONE REAR BRAKE WAS GRINDING ON METAL AND THE OTHER WAS ABOUT TO GET TO THAT POINT. MY FRONT WHEEL DRIVE BRAKES WERE STILL ...

Oct 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE REAR BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED AT 28000 MILES. BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND THE VOLKSWAGEN CORPORATE OFFICE REFUSE TO COVER BRAKES UNDER WARRANTY STATING THAT FOR THE JETTA IT IS "NORMAL" TO NEED NEW REAR BRAKES IN AS LITTLE AS 10000 MILES. EDMUNDS.COM AND CA...

Oct 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE REAR BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED AT 28000 MILES. BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND THE VOLKSWAGEN CORPORATE OFFICE REFUSE TO COVER BRAKES UNDER WARRANTY STATING THAT FOR THE JETTA IT IS "NORMAL" TO NEED NEW REAR BRAKES IN AS LITTLE AS 10000 MILES. EDMUNDS.COM AND CA...

Sep 28, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA WITH 72K MILES ON IT. MY FRONT BRAKE PAD WHICH ARE ORIGINAL FROM THE DEALER HAVE 65% LEFT ON THEM, WHILE I AM GOING ONTO MY SECOND SET OF REAR BRAKES, THE FIRST A SET I DID A YEAR AGO. YES I DO HAVE HIGH MILES BUT I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT THE FRONT ONES GO FIRST. I AM NOW S...

Sep 28, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA WITH 72K MILES ON IT. MY FRONT BRAKE PAD WHICH ARE ORIGINAL FROM THE DEALER HAVE 65% LEFT ON THEM, WHILE I AM GOING ONTO MY SECOND SET OF REAR BRAKES, THE FIRST A SET I DID A YEAR AGO. YES I DO HAVE HIGH MILES BUT I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT THE FRONT ONES GO FIRST. I AM NOW S...

Sep 22, 2009 Power Train 19,900 mi

MY 2007 VW JETTA GLI WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND NOT ALLOW ME TO PULL AWAY FROM A RED LIGHT. THE CAR DRIFTED BACK AND SUDDENLY LURCHED INTO GEAR AND PULLED AWAY FINALLY. THE CAR HAS DONE THIS 2 OR 3 TIMES SINCE AND IS CURRENTLY BEING CHECKED BY MY LOCAL VW DEALER. I HAVE SPOKEN TO VW CUSTOMER SERVICE R...

Sep 22, 2009 Power Train 19,900 mi

MY 2007 VW JETTA GLI WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND NOT ALLOW ME TO PULL AWAY FROM A RED LIGHT. THE CAR DRIFTED BACK AND SUDDENLY LURCHED INTO GEAR AND PULLED AWAY FINALLY. THE CAR HAS DONE THIS 2 OR 3 TIMES SINCE AND IS CURRENTLY BEING CHECKED BY MY LOCAL VW DEALER. I HAVE SPOKEN TO VW CUSTOMER SERVICE R...

Aug 26, 2009 Power Train 33,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI WITH A 2.0T ENGINE AND A DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) TRANSMISSION. AT APPROXIMATELY 33,000 MILES (IN 12/2008), MY DSG TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN 40MPH ROAD INTO MY JOB. I LOST POWER AT ABOUT 20MPH WHILE TURNING LEFT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC ...

Aug 26, 2009 Power Train 33,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI WITH A 2.0T ENGINE AND A DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) TRANSMISSION. AT APPROXIMATELY 33,000 MILES (IN 12/2008), MY DSG TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN 40MPH ROAD INTO MY JOB. I LOST POWER AT ABOUT 20MPH WHILE TURNING LEFT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC ...

Aug 11, 2009 Power Train 28,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND MY CAR WAS IN "DRIVE". ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR HESITATED, AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN FOR NO REASON. I SAW ON THE MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY THE "PRND" WAS FLASHING. I WENT TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE ENGINE JUST REVVED FR...

Aug 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

AT 18,000 MILES MY REAR BRAKES SOUNDED LIKE A GARBAGE DISPOSAL. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER THEY STATED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. BRAKES FAILED A MONTH LATER. THIS MONTH, 18,000 MILES LATER THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED. A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALS THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE 2007 JETTA ARE FACED...

Aug 11, 2009 Power Train 28,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND MY CAR WAS IN "DRIVE". ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR HESITATED, AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN FOR NO REASON. I SAW ON THE MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY THE "PRND" WAS FLASHING. I WENT TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE ENGINE JUST REVVED FR...

Aug 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,000 mi

AT 18,000 MILES MY REAR BRAKES SOUNDED LIKE A GARBAGE DISPOSAL. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER THEY STATED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. BRAKES FAILED A MONTH LATER. THIS MONTH, 18,000 MILES LATER THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED. A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALS THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE 2007 JETTA ARE FACED...

Aug 4, 2009 Power Train 26,615 mi

2007 VW JETTA ,ODOMETER 26615, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. UNABLE TO PUT CAR INTO GEAR WHILE STOPPED OR DRIVING.. DEALERSHIP PULLED TRANSMISSION AND FOUND DEBRIS , WORN CLUTCH, HEAT MARKS ON FLY WHEEL {VERBAL REPORT ;FRONT FACE OF CLUTCH HAD COME APART). REPLACED CLUTCH,FLYWHEEL, PRESSURE PLATE, THROWOUT...

Aug 4, 2009 Power Train 26,615 mi

2007 VW JETTA ,ODOMETER 26615, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. UNABLE TO PUT CAR INTO GEAR WHILE STOPPED OR DRIVING.. DEALERSHIP PULLED TRANSMISSION AND FOUND DEBRIS , WORN CLUTCH, HEAT MARKS ON FLY WHEEL {VERBAL REPORT ;FRONT FACE OF CLUTCH HAD COME APART). REPLACED CLUTCH,FLYWHEEL, PRESSURE PLATE, THROWOUT...

Jul 28, 2009 Power Train 35,000 mi

THE CAR BEGAN TO HAVE JERKY SHIFTS AND THEN BEGAN LURCHING AT SLOW SPEEDS IN FIRST. IN CERTAIN CASES THE GEAR WOULD GRAB AND THEN LET GO ALLOWING THE CAR TO SUDDENLY ROLL BACKWARDS ON HILLS. THE MECHATRONICS UNIT WAS REPLACED AFTER 35000 MILES AND THEN THE SECOND UNIT LASTED FOR 1300 MILES. I AM NOW...

Jul 28, 2009 Power Train 35,000 mi

THE CAR BEGAN TO HAVE JERKY SHIFTS AND THEN BEGAN LURCHING AT SLOW SPEEDS IN FIRST. IN CERTAIN CASES THE GEAR WOULD GRAB AND THEN LET GO ALLOWING THE CAR TO SUDDENLY ROLL BACKWARDS ON HILLS. THE MECHATRONICS UNIT WAS REPLACED AFTER 35000 MILES AND THEN THE SECOND UNIT LASTED FOR 1300 MILES. I AM NOW...

Mar 23, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TOOK MY VW 2007 JETTA IN FOR A 20K OIL CHANGE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES. I ARGUED WITH THE SERVICE DEPT. AND DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE BRAKES ONLY TO FIND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE JETTA. MY PREVIOUS CAR WAS A SPYDER ECLIPSE; A MUCH HEAVIER CAR BUT HAD THE ORIGINAL BRAKES AT 7...

Mar 23, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TOOK MY VW 2007 JETTA IN FOR A 20K OIL CHANGE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES. I ARGUED WITH THE SERVICE DEPT. AND DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE BRAKES ONLY TO FIND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE JETTA. MY PREVIOUS CAR WAS A SPYDER ECLIPSE; A MUCH HEAVIER CAR BUT HAD THE ORIGINAL BRAKES AT 7...

Feb 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,759 mi

AT 10,759 MILES, HEARING A METAL SOUND FROM REAR OF THE CAR WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES, WE TOOK OUR 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TO THE DEALER. UPON INSPECTION THEY FOUND THAT THE READ PADS WERE WORN DOWN TO THE METAL AT 3MM. THEY REPLACED THE READ PADS AND L/S ROTOR AND ADJUSTED THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THI...

Feb 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,759 mi

AT 10,759 MILES, HEARING A METAL SOUND FROM REAR OF THE CAR WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES, WE TOOK OUR 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TO THE DEALER. UPON INSPECTION THEY FOUND THAT THE READ PADS WERE WORN DOWN TO THE METAL AT 3MM. THEY REPLACED THE READ PADS AND L/S ROTOR AND ADJUSTED THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THI...

Feb 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,789 mi

THE 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR BRAKES. I HAVE LESS THAN 27,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND NEED TO REPLACE THE PADS AND ROTORS. WITHIN 1 WEEK OF HEARING THE INITAL GRINDING NOISE, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS 1/32 LEFT ON THE REAR ROTORS. THIS IS UNHEARD ...

Feb 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,789 mi

THE 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR BRAKES. I HAVE LESS THAN 27,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND NEED TO REPLACE THE PADS AND ROTORS. WITHIN 1 WEEK OF HEARING THE INITAL GRINDING NOISE, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS 1/32 LEFT ON THE REAR ROTORS. THIS IS UNHEARD ...

Feb 16, 2009 Power Train Crash

2007 JETTA 2.5L REAR BRAKE FAILURE IN JUNE 2007 RESULTED IN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND VEHICLE WAS HIT DRIVER'S SIDE. REPORTED TO VW AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL FAILURE. BRAKES CONTINUE TO FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY (GRINDING, SQUEALING, SEIZING) DECEMBER 2008 REAR BRAKES REPLACED (30,000K...

Feb 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2007 JETTA 2.5L REAR BRAKE FAILURE IN JUNE 2007 RESULTED IN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND VEHICLE WAS HIT DRIVER'S SIDE. REPORTED TO VW AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL FAILURE. BRAKES CONTINUE TO FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY (GRINDING, SQUEALING, SEIZING) DECEMBER 2008 REAR BRAKES REPLACED (30,000K...

Feb 16, 2009 Power Train Crash

2007 JETTA 2.5L REAR BRAKE FAILURE IN JUNE 2007 RESULTED IN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND VEHICLE WAS HIT DRIVER'S SIDE. REPORTED TO VW AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL FAILURE. BRAKES CONTINUE TO FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY (GRINDING, SQUEALING, SEIZING) DECEMBER 2008 REAR BRAKES REPLACED (30,000K...

Feb 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2007 JETTA 2.5L REAR BRAKE FAILURE IN JUNE 2007 RESULTED IN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND VEHICLE WAS HIT DRIVER'S SIDE. REPORTED TO VW AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL FAILURE. BRAKES CONTINUE TO FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY (GRINDING, SQUEALING, SEIZING) DECEMBER 2008 REAR BRAKES REPLACED (30,000K...

Feb 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric

WE OWN A 2007 JETTA WITH ABOUT 30K MILES ON IT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE FAILED. THEY HAVE BEEN MAKING NOISE SINCE DAY ONE BUT RECENTLY WE LEARNED THEY ARE SHOT. VW CLAIMS THIS TO BE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. WE SAY IT'S BAD MANUFACTURING OR DESIGN AND SOMEONE SHOULD LOOK INTO THESE BRAKES. *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric

WE OWN A 2007 JETTA WITH ABOUT 30K MILES ON IT. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE FAILED. THEY HAVE BEEN MAKING NOISE SINCE DAY ONE BUT RECENTLY WE LEARNED THEY ARE SHOT. VW CLAIMS THIS TO BE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. WE SAY IT'S BAD MANUFACTURING OR DESIGN AND SOMEONE SHOULD LOOK INTO THESE BRAKES. *TR

Feb 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA AND THE REAR BRAKE PADS HAVE WORN OUT AT JUST 20K MILES. I HEAR THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITHH THIS CAR AND VW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM AND CHARGES UP $400 TO REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS. *TR

Feb 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA AND THE REAR BRAKE PADS HAVE WORN OUT AT JUST 20K MILES. I HEAR THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITHH THIS CAR AND VW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM AND CHARGES UP $400 TO REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS. *TR

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

AT APPROX 22K MILES MY REAR BRAKES BEGAN SQUEALING AND THEN GRINDING LOUDLY. WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND PADS AT A COST OF APPROX $500. WAS TOLD BY INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP THAT THE BRAKES NOT ONLY WERE EXTREMELY WORN DOWN, BUT THE WEAR WAS FAIRLY UNEVEN AS WELL. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF B...

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

AT APPROX 22K MILES MY REAR BRAKES BEGAN SQUEALING AND THEN GRINDING LOUDLY. WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND PADS AT A COST OF APPROX $500. WAS TOLD BY INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP THAT THE BRAKES NOT ONLY WERE EXTREMELY WORN DOWN, BUT THE WEAR WAS FAIRLY UNEVEN AS WELL. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF B...

Jan 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE ONLY 21,000 MILES ON MY CAR, AT APPROX. 19,000 MILES I NOTICED A SLIGHT SQUEAK TO MY REAR BRAKES OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR INTO HAVE THEM CHECKED. VOLKSWAGEN CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, THEY CLAIM IT IS NORMAL FOR REAR BRAKES TO GO OUT WITHIN SUCH A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. ...

Jan 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE ONLY 21,000 MILES ON MY CAR, AT APPROX. 19,000 MILES I NOTICED A SLIGHT SQUEAK TO MY REAR BRAKES OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR INTO HAVE THEM CHECKED. VOLKSWAGEN CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, THEY CLAIM IT IS NORMAL FOR REAR BRAKES TO GO OUT WITHIN SUCH A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. ...

Dec 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,000 mi

2007 JETTA WOLFSBURG REAR BRAKES MADE FROM A SOFTER MATERIAL CAUSING THEM TO WEAR AT A MUCH FASTER RATE THAN THE FRONT(APPROX. EVERY 16K MILES). INFO IS STRAIGHT FROM VW USA. WHY WOULD THEY PUT THE SENSORS ON ONLY THE FRONT IF THEY KNOW THE REAR WILL WEAR FASTER AND NO INFO IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. UNR...

Dec 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,000 mi

2007 JETTA WOLFSBURG REAR BRAKES MADE FROM A SOFTER MATERIAL CAUSING THEM TO WEAR AT A MUCH FASTER RATE THAN THE FRONT(APPROX. EVERY 16K MILES). INFO IS STRAIGHT FROM VW USA. WHY WOULD THEY PUT THE SENSORS ON ONLY THE FRONT IF THEY KNOW THE REAR WILL WEAR FASTER AND NO INFO IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. UNR...

Dec 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,987 mi

PURCHASED NEW VEHICLE 07/21/07 AND ON 12/09/08 I HAD TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED ON MY NEW 2007 VW JETTA WITH LESS THAN 16,000 MILES ON IT! THIS IS MY 4TH VW AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE SO SOON BEFORE. MY PREVIOUS VW THAT I'VE BROUGHT TO THE SAME DEALER FOR THE LAST 8 ...

Dec 12, 2008 Equipment 15,987 mi

PURCHASED NEW VEHICLE 07/21/07 AND ON 12/09/08 I HAD TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED ON MY NEW 2007 VW JETTA WITH LESS THAN 16,000 MILES ON IT! THIS IS MY 4TH VW AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE SO SOON BEFORE. MY PREVIOUS VW THAT I'VE BROUGHT TO THE SAME DEALER FOR THE LAST 8 ...

Dec 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,987 mi

PURCHASED NEW VEHICLE 07/21/07 AND ON 12/09/08 I HAD TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED ON MY NEW 2007 VW JETTA WITH LESS THAN 16,000 MILES ON IT! THIS IS MY 4TH VW AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE SO SOON BEFORE. MY PREVIOUS VW THAT I'VE BROUGHT TO THE SAME DEALER FOR THE LAST 8 ...

Dec 12, 2008 Equipment 15,987 mi

PURCHASED NEW VEHICLE 07/21/07 AND ON 12/09/08 I HAD TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED ON MY NEW 2007 VW JETTA WITH LESS THAN 16,000 MILES ON IT! THIS IS MY 4TH VW AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE SO SOON BEFORE. MY PREVIOUS VW THAT I'VE BROUGHT TO THE SAME DEALER FOR THE LAST 8 ...

Dec 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA. AT 27,000 MILES I HAD TO HAVE REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED AND ROTORS TURNED. BRAKES WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL. I THINK IT IS A PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR PROBLEM. DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS FAULTY PARTS OR WHAT. DEALER SAYS IT IS NORMAL TO HAVE REAR PADS WEAR OUT WITH THAT LITTLE OF MILEA...

Dec 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA. AT 27,000 MILES I HAD TO HAVE REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED AND ROTORS TURNED. BRAKES WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL. I THINK IT IS A PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR PROBLEM. DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS FAULTY PARTS OR WHAT. DEALER SAYS IT IS NORMAL TO HAVE REAR PADS WEAR OUT WITH THAT LITTLE OF MILEA...

Nov 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 28,867 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBERG EDITION WITH 29,000 MILES ON IT. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. MY REAR BRAKES WERE MAKING AN AWFUL SQUEALING NOISE. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AS WELL AS FOR MY BRAKES. I WAS TOLD THAT MY REAR BRAKES HAD 1MM AND 2MM LEFT ON THEM A...

Nov 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 28,867 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBERG EDITION WITH 29,000 MILES ON IT. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. MY REAR BRAKES WERE MAKING AN AWFUL SQUEALING NOISE. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AS WELL AS FOR MY BRAKES. I WAS TOLD THAT MY REAR BRAKES HAD 1MM AND 2MM LEFT ON THEM A...

Nov 10, 2008 Air Bags 144,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, THE CONTACT HEARD A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REP...

Nov 10, 2008 Air Bags 144,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, THE CONTACT HEARD A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REP...

Nov 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS NEED REPLACEMENT AT 22,000 MILES. WHILE THE FRONT BRAKES ARE PERFECT. *TR

Nov 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,000 mi

THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS NEED REPLACEMENT AT 22,000 MILES. WHILE THE FRONT BRAKES ARE PERFECT. *TR

Oct 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

AT 29,000 MILES I STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE IN MY REAR BRAKES. CALLED DEALERSHIP ADVISING OF NOISE AND WAS GIVEN AN APPT FOR 2 WEEKS LATER. AT APPT WAS ADVISED THAT REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACED. VW ADVISED ME THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR THE REAR BRAKES TO GO BEFORE THE FRONT BRAKES. N...

Oct 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

AT 29,000 MILES I STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE IN MY REAR BRAKES. CALLED DEALERSHIP ADVISING OF NOISE AND WAS GIVEN AN APPT FOR 2 WEEKS LATER. AT APPT WAS ADVISED THAT REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACED. VW ADVISED ME THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR THE REAR BRAKES TO GO BEFORE THE FRONT BRAKES. N...

Oct 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE HIS VEHICLE, HE HEARS A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE COMPONENTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURED ON MORE THAN FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS...

Oct 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE HIS VEHICLE, HE HEARS A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE COMPONENTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURED ON MORE THAN FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS...

Oct 8, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS MILEAGE ON MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN AS GOOD AS POSTED ON PURCHASING STICKER. *TR

Oct 8, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS MILEAGE ON MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN AS GOOD AS POSTED ON PURCHASING STICKER. *TR

Sep 12, 2008 Visibility

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE NOISE GREW IN INTENSITY AND ANNOYANCE. HE TRIED TO FIND THE LOCATION OF THE NOISE AND LIGHTLY TAPPED THE WINDSHIELD AND IT CRACKED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLU...

Sep 12, 2008 Air Bags

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE NOISE GREW IN INTENSITY AND ANNOYANCE. HE TRIED TO FIND THE LOCATION OF THE NOISE AND LIGHTLY TAPPED THE WINDSHIELD AND IT CRACKED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLU...

Sep 12, 2008 Visibility

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE NOISE GREW IN INTENSITY AND ANNOYANCE. HE TRIED TO FIND THE LOCATION OF THE NOISE AND LIGHTLY TAPPED THE WINDSHIELD AND IT CRACKED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLU...

Sep 12, 2008 Air Bags

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE NOISE GREW IN INTENSITY AND ANNOYANCE. HE TRIED TO FIND THE LOCATION OF THE NOISE AND LIGHTLY TAPPED THE WINDSHIELD AND IT CRACKED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLU...

Sep 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN WEARING DOWN ABNORMALLY. THE REAR ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT 20,000 AND 40,000 MILES. *TR

Sep 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN WEARING DOWN ABNORMALLY. THE REAR ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT 20,000 AND 40,000 MILES. *TR

Aug 29, 2008 Seat Belts 23,000 mi

SEATBELTS. BOTH OF MY FRONT SEATBELTS STOPPED RETRACTING, THEN LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT BE PULLED OUT IN ORDER TO FASTEN. DEALER REPAIRED, BUT THIS MAY BE AN ONGOING ISSUE. *TR

Aug 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,121 mi

HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS AT 21,272, AND NOW LESS THAN 10,000 MILES AFTER I HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT AND NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BUT VW REFUSES TO PAY FOR IT AND FIX IT. I HAVE HAD MANY CARS AND NEVER HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS, LET ALONE ROTORS ALSO, BE...

Aug 29, 2008 Seat Belts 23,000 mi

SEATBELTS. BOTH OF MY FRONT SEATBELTS STOPPED RETRACTING, THEN LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT BE PULLED OUT IN ORDER TO FASTEN. DEALER REPAIRED, BUT THIS MAY BE AN ONGOING ISSUE. *TR

Aug 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,121 mi

HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS AT 21,272, AND NOW LESS THAN 10,000 MILES AFTER I HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT AND NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BUT VW REFUSES TO PAY FOR IT AND FIX IT. I HAVE HAD MANY CARS AND NEVER HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS, LET ALONE ROTORS ALSO, BE...

Jul 26, 2008 Tires 4,000 mi

FAILURE OF TIRES. *TR

Jul 26, 2008 Tires 7,000 mi

LARGE BULGES ON THE SIDEWALL OF TIRES. *TR

Jul 26, 2008 Tires 4,000 mi

FAILURE OF TIRES. *TR

Jul 26, 2008 Tires 7,000 mi

LARGE BULGES ON THE SIDEWALL OF TIRES. *TR

Jun 26, 2008 Tires 4,000 mi

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SUFFERED A TIRE BLOW OUT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIRES SIDEWALL RIPPED OPEN A 2-INCH HOLE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JUMP ONTO THE SHOULDER AND THE VEHICLE ALMOST ROLLED DUE TO THIS FAILURE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHY GETTING THE OIL CHANGED, HE NOTICED THE FRONT TIRES HA...

Jun 26, 2008 Tires 4,000 mi

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SUFFERED A TIRE BLOW OUT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIRES SIDEWALL RIPPED OPEN A 2-INCH HOLE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JUMP ONTO THE SHOULDER AND THE VEHICLE ALMOST ROLLED DUE TO THIS FAILURE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHY GETTING THE OIL CHANGED, HE NOTICED THE FRONT TIRES HA...

Apr 23, 2008 Parking Brake 17,200 mi

PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY FROM THE FACTORY CAUSING PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR. TOO SOON TO BE CAUGHT DURING SERVICE INTERVALS THEREBY MAY HAVE CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE LEADING TO AN INCIDENT AND/OR CAUSED DAMAGE. *TR

Apr 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,200 mi

PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY FROM THE FACTORY CAUSING PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR. TOO SOON TO BE CAUGHT DURING SERVICE INTERVALS THEREBY MAY HAVE CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE LEADING TO AN INCIDENT AND/OR CAUSED DAMAGE. *TR

Apr 23, 2008 Parking Brake 17,200 mi

PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY FROM THE FACTORY CAUSING PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR. TOO SOON TO BE CAUGHT DURING SERVICE INTERVALS THEREBY MAY HAVE CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE LEADING TO AN INCIDENT AND/OR CAUSED DAMAGE. *TR

Apr 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,200 mi

PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY FROM THE FACTORY CAUSING PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR. TOO SOON TO BE CAUGHT DURING SERVICE INTERVALS THEREBY MAY HAVE CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE LEADING TO AN INCIDENT AND/OR CAUSED DAMAGE. *TR

Apr 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,150 mi

I NOTICED GRINDING IN THE REAR BRAKES AFTER ONLY 20,000 MILES ON MY 2007 VW JETTA 2.0 TURBO. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO WEAR SENSOR TRIPS, NO INDICATION OF BRAKE PAD FAILURE. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE IN MONROE, MICHIGAN AND I WAS TOLD THAT VW REAR BRAKES WEAR OUT FASTER THAN THE FRONT BRAKES A...

Apr 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,150 mi

I NOTICED GRINDING IN THE REAR BRAKES AFTER ONLY 20,000 MILES ON MY 2007 VW JETTA 2.0 TURBO. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO WEAR SENSOR TRIPS, NO INDICATION OF BRAKE PAD FAILURE. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE IN MONROE, MICHIGAN AND I WAS TOLD THAT VW REAR BRAKES WEAR OUT FASTER THAN THE FRONT BRAKES A...

Mar 22, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,500 mi

2007 JETTA 2.5L WOLFSBURG EDITION (5SP MANUAL) WITH 9,500 MILES ABRUPTLY LOSES POWER WHEN REVVED TO 3000 RPM FOLLOWED BY A SOLID YELLOW CEL. WALK-IN AT DEALER SERVICE, IN AND OUT 1 HOUR, THEY SAID DIAGNOSTIC SHOWS KNOCK SENSOR WAS AT FAULT AND CLEANED AND REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL KNOCK SENSOR. 200 MIL...

Mar 22, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,500 mi

2007 JETTA 2.5L WOLFSBURG EDITION (5SP MANUAL) WITH 9,500 MILES ABRUPTLY LOSES POWER WHEN REVVED TO 3000 RPM FOLLOWED BY A SOLID YELLOW CEL. WALK-IN AT DEALER SERVICE, IN AND OUT 1 HOUR, THEY SAID DIAGNOSTIC SHOWS KNOCK SENSOR WAS AT FAULT AND CLEANED AND REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL KNOCK SENSOR. 200 MIL...

Feb 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IN DECEMBER 06 FROM TREND MOTORS ROCKAWAY NJ. THE WEEK OF FEB 18TH 2008, MY BRAKES FELT MUSHY. I DO NOT PUT MANY MILES ON MY CAR BECAUSE I WORK CLOSE TO HOME (4 MILES ONE WAY) THE CAR HAS 17,000 MILES, I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALER 02/20/08 AND LET THE DEALER ...

Feb 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IN DECEMBER 06 FROM TREND MOTORS ROCKAWAY NJ. THE WEEK OF FEB 18TH 2008, MY BRAKES FELT MUSHY. I DO NOT PUT MANY MILES ON MY CAR BECAUSE I WORK CLOSE TO HOME (4 MILES ONE WAY) THE CAR HAS 17,000 MILES, I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALER 02/20/08 AND LET THE DEALER ...

Jan 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I BOUGHT MY CAR LAST YEAR 02/15/2007, ITS A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION YR. 2007.. HERE ARE THE INCIDENTS WITH MY CAR: 1) 08/06/ 2007- HORN IS NOT WORKING. ACCORDING TO VW SERVICE MEN THEY FOUND A FAULTY SPIRAL SPRING VIA GFF TEST PLAN R&I DRIVER AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL, COLUMN TRIM AND STEER...

Jan 22, 2008 Air Bags

I BOUGHT MY CAR LAST YEAR 02/15/2007, ITS A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION YR. 2007.. HERE ARE THE INCIDENTS WITH MY CAR: 1) 08/06/ 2007- HORN IS NOT WORKING. ACCORDING TO VW SERVICE MEN THEY FOUND A FAULTY SPIRAL SPRING VIA GFF TEST PLAN R&I DRIVER AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL, COLUMN TRIM AND STEER...

Jan 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I BOUGHT MY CAR LAST YEAR 02/15/2007, ITS A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION YR. 2007.. HERE ARE THE INCIDENTS WITH MY CAR: 1) 08/06/ 2007- HORN IS NOT WORKING. ACCORDING TO VW SERVICE MEN THEY FOUND A FAULTY SPIRAL SPRING VIA GFF TEST PLAN R&I DRIVER AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL, COLUMN TRIM AND STEER...

Jan 22, 2008 Air Bags

I BOUGHT MY CAR LAST YEAR 02/15/2007, ITS A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION YR. 2007.. HERE ARE THE INCIDENTS WITH MY CAR: 1) 08/06/ 2007- HORN IS NOT WORKING. ACCORDING TO VW SERVICE MEN THEY FOUND A FAULTY SPIRAL SPRING VIA GFF TEST PLAN R&I DRIVER AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL, COLUMN TRIM AND STEER...

Jan 21, 2008 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL ENGINE IS STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BACK IN JULY OF 2007. THEY'VE RESET THE CODES, REPLACED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE AND RESET THE CONNECTORS THAT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAGS AND NOTHING HAS WORKED. I'V...

Jan 21, 2008 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL ENGINE IS STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BACK IN JULY OF 2007. THEY'VE RESET THE CODES, REPLACED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE AND RESET THE CONNECTORS THAT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAGS AND NOTHING HAS WORKED. I'V...

Jan 21, 2008 Equipment

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL ENGINE IS STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BACK IN JULY OF 2007. THEY'VE RESET THE CODES, REPLACED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE AND RESET THE CONNECTORS THAT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAGS AND NOTHING HAS WORKED. I'V...

Jan 21, 2008 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL ENGINE IS STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BACK IN JULY OF 2007. THEY'VE RESET THE CODES, REPLACED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE AND RESET THE CONNECTORS THAT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAGS AND NOTHING HAS WORKED. I'V...

Jan 21, 2008 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL ENGINE IS STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BACK IN JULY OF 2007. THEY'VE RESET THE CODES, REPLACED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE AND RESET THE CONNECTORS THAT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAGS AND NOTHING HAS WORKED. I'V...

Jan 21, 2008 Equipment

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL ENGINE IS STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BACK IN JULY OF 2007. THEY'VE RESET THE CODES, REPLACED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE AND RESET THE CONNECTORS THAT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAGS AND NOTHING HAS WORKED. I'V...

Jan 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

AT 20,000 MILES MY LEASED 2007 VW JETTA'S REAR BRAKES STARTED SQUEAKING AND GRINDING. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED ($350!). I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR WITH BRAKES PROBLEMS THIS EARLY, SPECIALLY A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND I SEE T...

Jan 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

AT 20,000 MILES MY LEASED 2007 VW JETTA'S REAR BRAKES STARTED SQUEAKING AND GRINDING. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED ($350!). I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR WITH BRAKES PROBLEMS THIS EARLY, SPECIALLY A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND I SEE T...

Dec 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT BEING ASKED TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR WITH OTHER RECOMMENDED SERVICE. *TR

Dec 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT BEING ASKED TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR WITH OTHER RECOMMENDED SERVICE. *TR

Nov 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 mi

REAR BRAKES I FEEL THEIR IS A DEFECT. HAVE REPLACED THEM ONCE AT ABOUT UNDER 13 THOUSAND MILES AND AGAIN NOW OVER 13 THOUSAND MILES THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS NOT REASONABLE FOR REAR BRAKES TO WEAR DOWN BEFORE THE FRONT. NOW VOLKSWAGEN IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND. IT HAS LESS THAN A YEAR ...

Nov 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 mi

REAR BRAKES I FEEL THEIR IS A DEFECT. HAVE REPLACED THEM ONCE AT ABOUT UNDER 13 THOUSAND MILES AND AGAIN NOW OVER 13 THOUSAND MILES THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS NOT REASONABLE FOR REAR BRAKES TO WEAR DOWN BEFORE THE FRONT. NOW VOLKSWAGEN IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND. IT HAS LESS THAN A YEAR ...

Nov 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 mi

REAR BRAKES I FEEL THEIR IS A DEFECT. HAVE REPLACED THEM ONCE AT ABOUT UNDER 13 THOUSAND MILES AND AGAIN NOW OVER 13 THOUSAND MILES THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS NOT REASONABLE FOR REAR BRAKES TO WEAR DOWN BEFORE THE FRONT. NOW VOLKSWAGEN IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND. IT HAS LESS THAN A YEAR ...

Nov 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 mi

REAR BRAKES I FEEL THEIR IS A DEFECT. HAVE REPLACED THEM ONCE AT ABOUT UNDER 13 THOUSAND MILES AND AGAIN NOW OVER 13 THOUSAND MILES THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS NOT REASONABLE FOR REAR BRAKES TO WEAR DOWN BEFORE THE FRONT. NOW VOLKSWAGEN IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND. IT HAS LESS THAN A YEAR ...

Nov 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 mi

REAR BRAKES I FEEL THEIR IS A DEFECT. HAVE REPLACED THEM ONCE AT ABOUT UNDER 13 THOUSAND MILES AND AGAIN NOW OVER 13 THOUSAND MILES THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS NOT REASONABLE FOR REAR BRAKES TO WEAR DOWN BEFORE THE FRONT. NOW VOLKSWAGEN IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND. IT HAS LESS THAN A YEAR ...

Nov 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 mi

REAR BRAKES I FEEL THEIR IS A DEFECT. HAVE REPLACED THEM ONCE AT ABOUT UNDER 13 THOUSAND MILES AND AGAIN NOW OVER 13 THOUSAND MILES THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS NOT REASONABLE FOR REAR BRAKES TO WEAR DOWN BEFORE THE FRONT. NOW VOLKSWAGEN IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND. IT HAS LESS THAN A YEAR ...

Nov 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 mi

REAR BRAKES I FEEL THEIR IS A DEFECT. HAVE REPLACED THEM ONCE AT ABOUT UNDER 13 THOUSAND MILES AND AGAIN NOW OVER 13 THOUSAND MILES THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS NOT REASONABLE FOR REAR BRAKES TO WEAR DOWN BEFORE THE FRONT. NOW VOLKSWAGEN IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND. IT HAS LESS THAN A YEAR ...

Nov 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23 mi

REAR BRAKES I FEEL THEIR IS A DEFECT. HAVE REPLACED THEM ONCE AT ABOUT UNDER 13 THOUSAND MILES AND AGAIN NOW OVER 13 THOUSAND MILES THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS NOT REASONABLE FOR REAR BRAKES TO WEAR DOWN BEFORE THE FRONT. NOW VOLKSWAGEN IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND. IT HAS LESS THAN A YEAR ...

Nov 26, 2007 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE CRASH AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG, DASH AIRBAG AND PASSENGER AIR BAG ALL DEPLOYED. THE DASHBOARD AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH SUCH FORCE, IT BROKE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND CRUSHED MY HAND BETWEEN IT AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG, WHICH BROKE ALL THE BONES IN MY HAND AND I ...

Nov 26, 2007 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE CRASH AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG, DASH AIRBAG AND PASSENGER AIR BAG ALL DEPLOYED. THE DASHBOARD AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH SUCH FORCE, IT BROKE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND CRUSHED MY HAND BETWEEN IT AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG, WHICH BROKE ALL THE BONES IN MY HAND AND I ...

Oct 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,400 mi

ENGINE LOOSES SIGNIFICANT POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAUSING IT TO BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PACE WITH TRAFFIC. AFTER RESTART RUNS OK. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Oct 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,400 mi

ENGINE LOOSES SIGNIFICANT POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAUSING IT TO BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PACE WITH TRAFFIC. AFTER RESTART RUNS OK. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Oct 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2007 JETTA (WOLFSBURG EDITION) NEEDED NEW REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 19K MILES. THIS DOES NOT SEEM LOGICAL. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH AT MYCARSTATS.COM, I LEARNED THAT OTHER '07 JETTA OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE COMPLAINTS FILED INDICATE POTENTIAL FAULTY REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. VW O...

Oct 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2007 JETTA (WOLFSBURG EDITION) NEEDED NEW REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS AT 19K MILES. THIS DOES NOT SEEM LOGICAL. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH AT MYCARSTATS.COM, I LEARNED THAT OTHER '07 JETTA OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE COMPLAINTS FILED INDICATE POTENTIAL FAULTY REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. VW O...

Oct 2, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (WOLFSBURG EDITION). MY CAR HAS 17,000 MILES ON IT. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES WERE GRINDING EXTREMELY LOUD. UPON INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW REAR PADS AND ROTARS. I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES AND ROTARS AT 17,0...

Oct 2, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (WOLFSBURG EDITION). MY CAR HAS 17,000 MILES ON IT. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES WERE GRINDING EXTREMELY LOUD. UPON INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW REAR PADS AND ROTARS. I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES AND ROTARS AT 17,0...

Oct 2, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (WOLFSBURG EDITION). MY CAR HAS 17,000 MILES ON IT. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES WERE GRINDING EXTREMELY LOUD. UPON INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW REAR PADS AND ROTARS. I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES AND ROTARS AT 17,0...

Oct 2, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (WOLFSBURG EDITION). MY CAR HAS 17,000 MILES ON IT. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES WERE GRINDING EXTREMELY LOUD. UPON INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW REAR PADS AND ROTARS. I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES AND ROTARS AT 17,0...

Sep 5, 2007 Parking Brake 8,500 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2007 VW JETTA 2.5 BUT THE MOST RECENT AND DISTURBING WAS A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKES DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THE FAULTY E-BRAKE CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEIZE, ATE THROUGH THE PADS, AND DAMAGED THE ROTORS. UPON TAKIN...

Sep 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,500 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2007 VW JETTA 2.5 BUT THE MOST RECENT AND DISTURBING WAS A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKES DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THE FAULTY E-BRAKE CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEIZE, ATE THROUGH THE PADS, AND DAMAGED THE ROTORS. UPON TAKIN...

Sep 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

LEFT REAR BRAKE PAD METAL TO METAL AT 8000 MI. TOLD PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AT THE FACTORY. DEALER REPLACED BOTH REAR ROTORS AND PADS. *TR

Sep 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

LEFT REAR BRAKE PAD METAL TO METAL AT 8000 MI. TOLD PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AT THE FACTORY. DEALER REPLACED BOTH REAR ROTORS AND PADS. *TR

Sep 5, 2007 Parking Brake 8,500 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2007 VW JETTA 2.5 BUT THE MOST RECENT AND DISTURBING WAS A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKES DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THE FAULTY E-BRAKE CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEIZE, ATE THROUGH THE PADS, AND DAMAGED THE ROTORS. UPON TAKIN...

Sep 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,500 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2007 VW JETTA 2.5 BUT THE MOST RECENT AND DISTURBING WAS A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKES DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THE FAULTY E-BRAKE CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEIZE, ATE THROUGH THE PADS, AND DAMAGED THE ROTORS. UPON TAKIN...

Sep 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

LEFT REAR BRAKE PAD METAL TO METAL AT 8000 MI. TOLD PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AT THE FACTORY. DEALER REPLACED BOTH REAR ROTORS AND PADS. *TR

Sep 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

LEFT REAR BRAKE PAD METAL TO METAL AT 8000 MI. TOLD PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY AT THE FACTORY. DEALER REPLACED BOTH REAR ROTORS AND PADS. *TR

Aug 10, 2007 Electrical System 8 mi

SPEEDOMETER READS INCORRECTLY. WHEN SPEEDOMETER READS 70 MPH, ACTUAL TRAVEL SPEED IS 65. THIS IS BASED ON MY GPS IN THE CAR. CALLED VW (REF#70260633) AND BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CUSTOMER CARE NUMBER SAID THAT A 5 MPH DIFFERENTIAL WAS WITHIN SAE SPECIFICATIONS. NOT KNOWING HOW FAST A CAR IS T...

Aug 10, 2007 Electrical System 8 mi

SPEEDOMETER READS INCORRECTLY. WHEN SPEEDOMETER READS 70 MPH, ACTUAL TRAVEL SPEED IS 65. THIS IS BASED ON MY GPS IN THE CAR. CALLED VW (REF#70260633) AND BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CUSTOMER CARE NUMBER SAID THAT A 5 MPH DIFFERENTIAL WAS WITHIN SAE SPECIFICATIONS. NOT KNOWING HOW FAST A CAR IS T...

Jul 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,850 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IN JANUARY 07 FROM GOSSETT GERMANTON IN MEMPHIS TN. THE WEEK OF JULY 18TH, I STARTED HEARING MY BRAKES SQUEALING. I SAID TO MYSELF IT COULD NOT BE MY BRAKES. AT 17,800 MILES, MY BRAKES START RUBBING AND DOWN TO THE METAL. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE ON 7/2...

Jul 30, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,850 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IN JANUARY 07 FROM GOSSETT GERMANTON IN MEMPHIS TN. THE WEEK OF JULY 18TH, I STARTED HEARING MY BRAKES SQUEALING. I SAID TO MYSELF IT COULD NOT BE MY BRAKES. AT 17,800 MILES, MY BRAKES START RUBBING AND DOWN TO THE METAL. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE ON 7/2...

Jul 25, 2007 Power Train 10,500 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT NORMAL SPEEDS(55-65) AN ANNOYING CLUNKING CONSISTENTLY GOING ON UNDER FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF CAR. TAKEN IT TO SENDELL VOLKSWAGEN 4-5 TIMES NOW AND A CV SHAFT IS BAD BUT THEY SAY VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REFUSED REPAIR AND SAID DRIVE IT TIL IT BREAKS OR GETS WORSE! AND A CLUNKING NOI...

Jul 25, 2007 Power Train 10,500 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT NORMAL SPEEDS(55-65) AN ANNOYING CLUNKING CONSISTENTLY GOING ON UNDER FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF CAR. TAKEN IT TO SENDELL VOLKSWAGEN 4-5 TIMES NOW AND A CV SHAFT IS BAD BUT THEY SAY VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REFUSED REPAIR AND SAID DRIVE IT TIL IT BREAKS OR GETS WORSE! AND A CLUNKING NOI...

Jul 25, 2007 Power Train 10,500 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT NORMAL SPEEDS(55-65) AN ANNOYING CLUNKING CONSISTENTLY GOING ON UNDER FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF CAR. TAKEN IT TO SENDELL VOLKSWAGEN 4-5 TIMES NOW AND A CV SHAFT IS BAD BUT THEY SAY VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REFUSED REPAIR AND SAID DRIVE IT TIL IT BREAKS OR GETS WORSE! AND A CLUNKING NOI...

Jul 25, 2007 Power Train 10,500 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT NORMAL SPEEDS(55-65) AN ANNOYING CLUNKING CONSISTENTLY GOING ON UNDER FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF CAR. TAKEN IT TO SENDELL VOLKSWAGEN 4-5 TIMES NOW AND A CV SHAFT IS BAD BUT THEY SAY VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REFUSED REPAIR AND SAID DRIVE IT TIL IT BREAKS OR GETS WORSE! AND A CLUNKING NOI...

Jul 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200 mi

TL*THE CONTACTS OWN A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE SINCE THE FIRST TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES GRIND WHENEVER HE ATTEMPTS TO STOP. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED. ON JUN...

Jul 23, 2007 Power Train 200 mi

TL*THE CONTACTS OWN A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE SINCE THE FIRST TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES GRIND WHENEVER HE ATTEMPTS TO STOP. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED. ON JUN...

Jul 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200 mi

TL*THE CONTACTS OWN A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE SINCE THE FIRST TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES GRIND WHENEVER HE ATTEMPTS TO STOP. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED. ON JUN...

Jul 23, 2007 Power Train 200 mi

TL*THE CONTACTS OWN A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE SINCE THE FIRST TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES GRIND WHENEVER HE ATTEMPTS TO STOP. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED. ON JUN...

Jul 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 15 mi

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. I FEEL THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE THE DANGER OF BEING HIT IF YOU PULL OUT IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE CAR HESITATES. IT APPEARS THAT ALL OF 2007 VW AUTOS DO THIS. I MET WITH A REPAIR MANAGER FROM BOARDWALK VW AND A REP FROM VW OF AMERICA. I...

Jul 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 15 mi

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. I FEEL THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE THE DANGER OF BEING HIT IF YOU PULL OUT IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE CAR HESITATES. IT APPEARS THAT ALL OF 2007 VW AUTOS DO THIS. I MET WITH A REPAIR MANAGER FROM BOARDWALK VW AND A REP FROM VW OF AMERICA. I...

Jun 25, 2007 Power Train

DEFAULT CLUTCH FAILURE, I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THIS FORUM FOR A FEW DAYS, EVER SINCE THE 06 TDI JETTA CLUTCH STUCK TO THE FLOOR , OH YES ANOTHER CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FLOOR!. WE WERE TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY, SAME OLD THING CUSTOMER ABUSE, $2700.00 LATER. REPLACED CLUTC...

Jun 25, 2007 Power Train

DEFAULT CLUTCH FAILURE, I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THIS FORUM FOR A FEW DAYS, EVER SINCE THE 06 TDI JETTA CLUTCH STUCK TO THE FLOOR , OH YES ANOTHER CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FLOOR!. WE WERE TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY, SAME OLD THING CUSTOMER ABUSE, $2700.00 LATER. REPLACED CLUTC...

May 3, 2007 Steering

WHEN I BOUGHT MY BRAND NEW 2007 JETTA IN OCT 2006, WE THOUGHT THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS A LITTLE TOO EASY IN MANEUVERING. WHEN WE WENT TO VW TO CHECK IT, THEY SAID THAT THE HAD TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL. ALTHOUGH WE DIDN'T GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, I WONDER HOW MANY OF THESE CARS...

May 3, 2007 Steering

WHEN I BOUGHT MY BRAND NEW 2007 JETTA IN OCT 2006, WE THOUGHT THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS A LITTLE TOO EASY IN MANEUVERING. WHEN WE WENT TO VW TO CHECK IT, THEY SAID THAT THE HAD TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL. ALTHOUGH WE DIDN'T GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, I WONDER HOW MANY OF THESE CARS...

Mar 23, 2007 Electrical System 50 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR AND SINCE DAY ONE THE CAR HAD A FAULTY CLOCK. THE CLOCK RUNS SUPER FAST, IT RUNS AHEAD OF TIME BY 5 HOURS IN A MATTER OF A WEEK. I HAVE CONTACTED DEALER AND VW OF AMERICA AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE; IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS NOW AND STILL NO REPAIR.*AK

Mar 23, 2007 Electrical System 50 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR AND SINCE DAY ONE THE CAR HAD A FAULTY CLOCK. THE CLOCK RUNS SUPER FAST, IT RUNS AHEAD OF TIME BY 5 HOURS IN A MATTER OF A WEEK. I HAVE CONTACTED DEALER AND VW OF AMERICA AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE; IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS NOW AND STILL NO REPAIR.*AK

Mar 21, 2007 Equipment 700 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE RADIO WILL RANDOMLY PLAY EXTREMELY LOUD WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700 MILES.

Mar 21, 2007 Equipment 700 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE RADIO WILL RANDOMLY PLAY EXTREMELY LOUD WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700 MILES.

Mar 7, 2007 Unknown Or Other 50 mi

MY CLOCK RUNS SUPER FAST...IT RUNS AHEAD OF TIME BY HOURS IN A MATTER OF 3 DAYS. *JB

Mar 7, 2007 Unknown Or Other 50 mi

MY CLOCK RUNS SUPER FAST...IT RUNS AHEAD OF TIME BY HOURS IN A MATTER OF 3 DAYS. *JB