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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 ...

16V913000 Dec 20, 2016 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Vo...

11V490000 Oct 3, 2011 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM...

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...

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Aug 8, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Why driving at 55mph the high pressure fuel pump grenaded sending metal shrapnel through the engine causing an immediate engine shut off while still driving. Entire fuel system has shut down as result

Aug 8, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

Why driving at 55mph the high pressure fuel pump grenaded sending metal shrapnel through the engine causing an immediate engine shut off while still driving. Entire fuel system has shut down as result

May 21, 2025 Service Brakes

When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The deale...

May 21, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The deale...

May 21, 2025 Unknown Or Other

When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The deale...

May 21, 2025 Service Brakes

When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The deale...

May 21, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The deale...

May 21, 2025 Unknown Or Other

When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The deale...

Jul 18, 2024 Electrical System 160,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the door locks, gas cap sensor, and tailgate were not working as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related...

Jul 18, 2024 Latches/locks/linkages 160,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the door locks, gas cap sensor, and tailgate were not working as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related...

Jul 18, 2024 Electrical System 160,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the door locks, gas cap sensor, and tailgate were not working as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related...

Jul 18, 2024 Latches/locks/linkages 160,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the door locks, gas cap sensor, and tailgate were not working as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related...

Jul 2, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, ESC, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating t...

Jul 2, 2024 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, ESC, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating t...

Jul 2, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, ESC, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating t...

Jul 2, 2024 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, ESC, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating t...

Jan 11, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 260,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the brake light, ABS, and Electronic Stability Control warning lights remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted regarding the fa...

Jan 11, 2024 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 260,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the brake light, ABS, and Electronic Stability Control warning lights remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted regarding the fa...

Jan 11, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 260,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the brake light, ABS, and Electronic Stability Control warning lights remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted regarding the fa...

Jan 11, 2024 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 260,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the brake light, ABS, and Electronic Stability Control warning lights remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted regarding the fa...

Oct 12, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Every time it rains, water comes down im assuming from my sunroof, ive cleaned the drains multiple times, it doesnt make a differenc, the water goes through my fuse box on the driver side fuse box inside the car like a white water rapid and collects in the floorboard. It blows all of my fuses, it al...

Oct 12, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Every time it rains, water comes down im assuming from my sunroof, ive cleaned the drains multiple times, it doesnt make a differenc, the water goes through my fuse box on the driver side fuse box inside the car like a white water rapid and collects in the floorboard. It blows all of my fuses, it al...

Sep 25, 2023 Service Brakes, Air 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module software needed to be updated. An undisclosed dealer was not...

Sep 25, 2023 Service Brakes, Air 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module software needed to be updated. An undisclosed dealer was not...

Sep 24, 2023 Electrical System

1) IGNITION SWITCH - yes 2) car wont turn off, key is stuck and wont allow to be turned off. this is dangerous for car to be left on. 3) yes - common problem with VW 4) yes by mechanic 5) no warnings, typically ignition needs jiggling to start and turn off ignition but this is the first time it has ...

Sep 24, 2023 Electrical System

1) IGNITION SWITCH - yes 2) car wont turn off, key is stuck and wont allow to be turned off. this is dangerous for car to be left on. 3) yes - common problem with VW 4) yes by mechanic 5) no warnings, typically ignition needs jiggling to start and turn off ignition but this is the first time it has ...

Sep 13, 2023 Air Bags 77,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and became aware that the sun...

Sep 13, 2023 Air Bags 77,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and became aware that the sun...

Jul 28, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the brake was depressed and the ABS and Traction Control warning lights inadvertently illuminated, and the vehicle spun out of control, nearly causing a crash with another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,...

Jul 28, 2023 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the brake was depressed and the ABS and Traction Control warning lights inadvertently illuminated, and the vehicle spun out of control, nearly causing a crash with another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,...

Jul 28, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the brake was depressed and the ABS and Traction Control warning lights inadvertently illuminated, and the vehicle spun out of control, nearly causing a crash with another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,...

Jul 28, 2023 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the brake was depressed and the ABS and Traction Control warning lights inadvertently illuminated, and the vehicle spun out of control, nearly causing a crash with another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,...

Jul 19, 2023 Power Train 159,900 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unintendedly shifted into neutral(N). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V333000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not ...

Jul 19, 2023 Power Train 159,900 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unintendedly shifted into neutral(N). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V333000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not ...

May 23, 2023 Electrical System 255,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated he was unable to start the vehicle temporarily. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to start the vehicle within 30 minutes and drove to his destination. The contact stated that he had experienced the ...

May 23, 2023 Electrical System 255,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated he was unable to start the vehicle temporarily. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to start the vehicle within 30 minutes and drove to his destination. The contact stated that he had experienced the ...

Jan 16, 2023 Electrical System

2010 Jetta, manual transmission Key gets stuck in ignition and wont cut car off. Eventually got key out, ignition locked wont let key turn car on. This is a known vw issue with over 860 complaints on this exact issue between 2009-2013. VW refuses to do recall, even though this is a manufacturing par...

Jan 16, 2023 Power Train

2010 Jetta, manual transmission Key gets stuck in ignition and wont cut car off. Eventually got key out, ignition locked wont let key turn car on. This is a known vw issue with over 860 complaints on this exact issue between 2009-2013. VW refuses to do recall, even though this is a manufacturing par...

Jan 16, 2023 Steering

2010 Jetta, manual transmission Key gets stuck in ignition and wont cut car off. Eventually got key out, ignition locked wont let key turn car on. This is a known vw issue with over 860 complaints on this exact issue between 2009-2013. VW refuses to do recall, even though this is a manufacturing par...

Jan 16, 2023 Electrical System

2010 Jetta, manual transmission Key gets stuck in ignition and wont cut car off. Eventually got key out, ignition locked wont let key turn car on. This is a known vw issue with over 860 complaints on this exact issue between 2009-2013. VW refuses to do recall, even though this is a manufacturing par...

Jan 16, 2023 Power Train

2010 Jetta, manual transmission Key gets stuck in ignition and wont cut car off. Eventually got key out, ignition locked wont let key turn car on. This is a known vw issue with over 860 complaints on this exact issue between 2009-2013. VW refuses to do recall, even though this is a manufacturing par...

Jan 16, 2023 Steering

2010 Jetta, manual transmission Key gets stuck in ignition and wont cut car off. Eventually got key out, ignition locked wont let key turn car on. This is a known vw issue with over 860 complaints on this exact issue between 2009-2013. VW refuses to do recall, even though this is a manufacturing par...

Jan 6, 2023 Air Bags

FAULT ON ANTI LOCKING BRAKE (ABS), INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION ON DASH, ESC LIGHT ON AND FLASHING BRAKE LIGHT ON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THAT ISSUE AS LISTED IN SAFETY RECALL 16V-913 APPLIES TO OTHER VEHICLES NOT LISTED ON VIN RANGE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS OTHERS HAVE ...

Jan 6, 2023 Electrical System

FAULT ON ANTI LOCKING BRAKE (ABS), INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION ON DASH, ESC LIGHT ON AND FLASHING BRAKE LIGHT ON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THAT ISSUE AS LISTED IN SAFETY RECALL 16V-913 APPLIES TO OTHER VEHICLES NOT LISTED ON VIN RANGE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS OTHERS HAVE ...

Jan 6, 2023 Service Brakes

FAULT ON ANTI LOCKING BRAKE (ABS), INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION ON DASH, ESC LIGHT ON AND FLASHING BRAKE LIGHT ON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THAT ISSUE AS LISTED IN SAFETY RECALL 16V-913 APPLIES TO OTHER VEHICLES NOT LISTED ON VIN RANGE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS OTHERS HAVE ...

Jan 6, 2023 Air Bags

FAULT ON ANTI LOCKING BRAKE (ABS), INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION ON DASH, ESC LIGHT ON AND FLASHING BRAKE LIGHT ON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THAT ISSUE AS LISTED IN SAFETY RECALL 16V-913 APPLIES TO OTHER VEHICLES NOT LISTED ON VIN RANGE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS OTHERS HAVE ...

Jan 6, 2023 Electrical System

FAULT ON ANTI LOCKING BRAKE (ABS), INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION ON DASH, ESC LIGHT ON AND FLASHING BRAKE LIGHT ON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THAT ISSUE AS LISTED IN SAFETY RECALL 16V-913 APPLIES TO OTHER VEHICLES NOT LISTED ON VIN RANGE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS OTHERS HAVE ...

Jan 6, 2023 Service Brakes

FAULT ON ANTI LOCKING BRAKE (ABS), INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION ON DASH, ESC LIGHT ON AND FLASHING BRAKE LIGHT ON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THAT ISSUE AS LISTED IN SAFETY RECALL 16V-913 APPLIES TO OTHER VEHICLES NOT LISTED ON VIN RANGE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS OTHERS HAVE ...

Dec 13, 2022 Steering

"Key gets stuck in ignition and I cannot turn off the engine."

Dec 13, 2022 Steering

"Key gets stuck in ignition and I cannot turn off the engine."

Nov 22, 2022 Service Brakes

On certain vehicles, a fault within the antilock brake system (ABS) may cause the module to fail during ABS and/or electronic stability control (ESC) activation. This will cause warning lights for ABS, brake and the ESC systems to illuminate. If this happens, the brake system related vehicle stabili...

Nov 22, 2022 Service Brakes

On certain vehicles, a fault within the antilock brake system (ABS) may cause the module to fail during ABS and/or electronic stability control (ESC) activation. This will cause warning lights for ABS, brake and the ESC systems to illuminate. If this happens, the brake system related vehicle stabili...

Aug 8, 2022 Air Bags Crash

Hit head on by train and air bags did not deploy.

Aug 8, 2022 Air Bags Crash

Hit head on by train and air bags did not deploy.

Apr 9, 2022 Service Brakes

After a hard braking situation, the ABS, Traction Control, and Brake warning lights activated. A computer scan by the dealer indicated the ABS system failed and needs replacement (computer printout and repair estimate attached). There is a recall (16V-913) for the identical issue for the same year...

Apr 9, 2022 Service Brakes

After a hard braking situation, the ABS, Traction Control, and Brake warning lights activated. A computer scan by the dealer indicated the ABS system failed and needs replacement (computer printout and repair estimate attached). There is a recall (16V-913) for the identical issue for the same year...

Apr 4, 2022 Service Brakes

Received an ABS Break light flashing on my dash board. Went to the Valley Volkswagen dealer in Staunton, VA and confirmed the ABS Module needs to be replaced. This is the same part that was on Volkswagen recall 45F2/45F5 ABS and stability control becomes inoperative. With a warning A loss of vehicl...

Apr 4, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Received an ABS Break light flashing on my dash board. Went to the Valley Volkswagen dealer in Staunton, VA and confirmed the ABS Module needs to be replaced. This is the same part that was on Volkswagen recall 45F2/45F5 ABS and stability control becomes inoperative. With a warning A loss of vehicl...

Apr 4, 2022 Service Brakes

Received an ABS Break light flashing on my dash board. Went to the Valley Volkswagen dealer in Staunton, VA and confirmed the ABS Module needs to be replaced. This is the same part that was on Volkswagen recall 45F2/45F5 ABS and stability control becomes inoperative. With a warning A loss of vehicl...

Apr 4, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Received an ABS Break light flashing on my dash board. Went to the Valley Volkswagen dealer in Staunton, VA and confirmed the ABS Module needs to be replaced. This is the same part that was on Volkswagen recall 45F2/45F5 ABS and stability control becomes inoperative. With a warning A loss of vehicl...

Mar 7, 2022 Electrical System 105,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated she was unable to start the vehicle, due to a battery shortage. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery to be repla...

Mar 7, 2022 Visibility 105,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated she was unable to start the vehicle, due to a battery shortage. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery to be repla...

Mar 7, 2022 Electrical System 105,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated she was unable to start the vehicle, due to a battery shortage. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery to be repla...

Mar 7, 2022 Visibility 105,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated she was unable to start the vehicle, due to a battery shortage. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery to be repla...

Feb 27, 2022 Electrical System Fire

Car spontaneously caught fire while driving

Feb 27, 2022 Electrical System Fire

Car spontaneously caught fire while driving

Nov 15, 2021 Electrical System

Abs and stability control became inoperative at around 50mph. It's a 55mph road thats heavily trafficked since its near a port. I had to stop the car on the side of the road since we almost crashed into an 18 wheeler. Fortunately we were close to home I drove the car at a reasonable speed just to ge...

Nov 15, 2021 Steering

Abs and stability control became inoperative at around 50mph. It's a 55mph road thats heavily trafficked since its near a port. I had to stop the car on the side of the road since we almost crashed into an 18 wheeler. Fortunately we were close to home I drove the car at a reasonable speed just to ge...

Nov 15, 2021 Suspension

Abs and stability control became inoperative at around 50mph. It's a 55mph road thats heavily trafficked since its near a port. I had to stop the car on the side of the road since we almost crashed into an 18 wheeler. Fortunately we were close to home I drove the car at a reasonable speed just to ge...

Nov 15, 2021 Electrical System

Abs and stability control became inoperative at around 50mph. It's a 55mph road thats heavily trafficked since its near a port. I had to stop the car on the side of the road since we almost crashed into an 18 wheeler. Fortunately we were close to home I drove the car at a reasonable speed just to ge...

Nov 15, 2021 Steering

Abs and stability control became inoperative at around 50mph. It's a 55mph road thats heavily trafficked since its near a port. I had to stop the car on the side of the road since we almost crashed into an 18 wheeler. Fortunately we were close to home I drove the car at a reasonable speed just to ge...

Nov 15, 2021 Suspension

Abs and stability control became inoperative at around 50mph. It's a 55mph road thats heavily trafficked since its near a port. I had to stop the car on the side of the road since we almost crashed into an 18 wheeler. Fortunately we were close to home I drove the car at a reasonable speed just to ge...

Nov 8, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with ABS module failure. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manuf...

Nov 8, 2021 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 59,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with ABS module failure. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manuf...

Nov 8, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with ABS module failure. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manuf...

Nov 8, 2021 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 59,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with ABS module failure. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manuf...

Nov 5, 2021 Service Brakes, Air 45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module, stabilizer links, and carbon manifold needed to be repaire...

Nov 5, 2021 Service Brakes, Air 45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module, stabilizer links, and carbon manifold needed to be repaire...

Oct 29, 2021 Service Brakes

My ABS system light has been on, but I haven't had the funds to take care of it. I inherited the car after my daughter passed away, so I don't know how long it's been on. I was just told by my mechanic that there was a recall for this very issue. I'm not in a position to pay what they're asking, ...

Oct 29, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

My ABS system light has been on, but I haven't had the funds to take care of it. I inherited the car after my daughter passed away, so I don't know how long it's been on. I was just told by my mechanic that there was a recall for this very issue. I'm not in a position to pay what they're asking, ...

Oct 29, 2021 Service Brakes

My ABS system light has been on, but I haven't had the funds to take care of it. I inherited the car after my daughter passed away, so I don't know how long it's been on. I was just told by my mechanic that there was a recall for this very issue. I'm not in a position to pay what they're asking, ...

Oct 29, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance

My ABS system light has been on, but I haven't had the funds to take care of it. I inherited the car after my daughter passed away, so I don't know how long it's been on. I was just told by my mechanic that there was a recall for this very issue. I'm not in a position to pay what they're asking, ...

Oct 5, 2021 Service Brakes

the vehicle ABS module failed back in Nov2020 and was brought to local VW Dealer and diagnosed as bad module. fast forward to Aug 2021 and ABS module failed again and bad wiring was found which is why the first module failed to begin with in my belief. both times when the module failed was after my...

Oct 5, 2021 Electrical System

the vehicle ABS module failed back in Nov2020 and was brought to local VW Dealer and diagnosed as bad module. fast forward to Aug 2021 and ABS module failed again and bad wiring was found which is why the first module failed to begin with in my belief. both times when the module failed was after my...

Oct 5, 2021 Service Brakes

the vehicle ABS module failed back in Nov2020 and was brought to local VW Dealer and diagnosed as bad module. fast forward to Aug 2021 and ABS module failed again and bad wiring was found which is why the first module failed to begin with in my belief. both times when the module failed was after my...

Oct 5, 2021 Electrical System

the vehicle ABS module failed back in Nov2020 and was brought to local VW Dealer and diagnosed as bad module. fast forward to Aug 2021 and ABS module failed again and bad wiring was found which is why the first module failed to begin with in my belief. both times when the module failed was after my...

Aug 2, 2021 Exterior Lighting

Im thinking electrical problems lights windshield wipers air locks windows locks dont work when you turn the car off lights dont go out! there is 6 recalls on this car i need to find out if they have been fixed. It was bought for my daughter and can not give it to her like this

Aug 2, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Im thinking electrical problems lights windshield wipers air locks windows locks dont work when you turn the car off lights dont go out! there is 6 recalls on this car i need to find out if they have been fixed. It was bought for my daughter and can not give it to her like this

Aug 2, 2021 Electrical System

Im thinking electrical problems lights windshield wipers air locks windows locks dont work when you turn the car off lights dont go out! there is 6 recalls on this car i need to find out if they have been fixed. It was bought for my daughter and can not give it to her like this

Aug 2, 2021 Exterior Lighting

Im thinking electrical problems lights windshield wipers air locks windows locks dont work when you turn the car off lights dont go out! there is 6 recalls on this car i need to find out if they have been fixed. It was bought for my daughter and can not give it to her like this

Aug 2, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Im thinking electrical problems lights windshield wipers air locks windows locks dont work when you turn the car off lights dont go out! there is 6 recalls on this car i need to find out if they have been fixed. It was bought for my daughter and can not give it to her like this

Aug 2, 2021 Electrical System

Im thinking electrical problems lights windshield wipers air locks windows locks dont work when you turn the car off lights dont go out! there is 6 recalls on this car i need to find out if they have been fixed. It was bought for my daughter and can not give it to her like this

Jul 15, 2021 Suspension 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear passenger’s side coil spring had fractured. Addit...

Jul 15, 2021 Suspension 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear passenger’s side coil spring had fractured. Addit...

Jul 8, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I was driving 75 miles an hour on a major interstate and the car stopped accelerating while I was driving.(major safety issue) I was able to get to the side of the road and the car died and would not start again. The glow plug warning light started flashing as this was happening. I was able to get ...

Jul 8, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I was driving 75 miles an hour on a major interstate and the car stopped accelerating while I was driving.(major safety issue) I was able to get to the side of the road and the car died and would not start again. The glow plug warning light started flashing as this was happening. I was able to get ...

Jun 12, 2021 Electrical System

When I try to start the car it was giving me a hard time to turn the key in the ignition then when I got it to start I was coming home and I park the car try to stop the car and take the key out the ignition it won't cut off and the key stuck in the ignition while the car still on it wouldn't let me...

Jun 12, 2021 Electrical System

When I try to start the car it was giving me a hard time to turn the key in the ignition then when I got it to start I was coming home and I park the car try to stop the car and take the key out the ignition it won't cut off and the key stuck in the ignition while the car still on it wouldn't let me...

May 10, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 55,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL CUT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR. MULTIPLE PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED OVER THIS TIME. THE INTERNET HAS MANY CASES OF THIS SAME PROBLEM HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE. VW MUST KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM?

May 10, 2021 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD WHEN I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER ONTO A SIDE STREET AND POPPED THE HOOD. THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I THEN PULLED MY PANICKED 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OUT OF HER CAR SEAT AND TOOK HER ACROSS THE STREET. WE THEN CAL...

May 10, 2021 Engine Fire 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD WHEN I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER ONTO A SIDE STREET AND POPPED THE HOOD. THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I THEN PULLED MY PANICKED 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OUT OF HER CAR SEAT AND TOOK HER ACROSS THE STREET. WE THEN CAL...

May 10, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD WHEN I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER ONTO A SIDE STREET AND POPPED THE HOOD. THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I THEN PULLED MY PANICKED 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OUT OF HER CAR SEAT AND TOOK HER ACROSS THE STREET. WE THEN CAL...

May 10, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 55,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL CUT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR. MULTIPLE PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED OVER THIS TIME. THE INTERNET HAS MANY CASES OF THIS SAME PROBLEM HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE. VW MUST KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM?

May 10, 2021 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD WHEN I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER ONTO A SIDE STREET AND POPPED THE HOOD. THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I THEN PULLED MY PANICKED 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OUT OF HER CAR SEAT AND TOOK HER ACROSS THE STREET. WE THEN CAL...

May 10, 2021 Engine Fire 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD WHEN I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER ONTO A SIDE STREET AND POPPED THE HOOD. THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I THEN PULLED MY PANICKED 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OUT OF HER CAR SEAT AND TOOK HER ACROSS THE STREET. WE THEN CAL...

May 10, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD WHEN I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER ONTO A SIDE STREET AND POPPED THE HOOD. THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I THEN PULLED MY PANICKED 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OUT OF HER CAR SEAT AND TOOK HER ACROSS THE STREET. WE THEN CAL...

Apr 27, 2021 Electrical System 104,000 mi

ONGOING OCCURRENCE: WHEN I START MY CAR THE SUNROOF TILTS OPEN. I START TO DRIVE AND THE SUNROOF WOULD START RANDOMLY OPEN AND CLOSE WITHOUT ME TOUCHING KNOB TO OPEN SUNROOF. I COULD PUSH ON KNOB AND SUNROOF CLOSES FROM TILT POSITION AND AT TIMES IT WOULD JUST OPEN RIGHT BACK UP. THIS OCCURS DURING ...

Apr 27, 2021 Electrical System 104,000 mi

ONGOING OCCURRENCE: WHEN I START MY CAR THE SUNROOF TILTS OPEN. I START TO DRIVE AND THE SUNROOF WOULD START RANDOMLY OPEN AND CLOSE WITHOUT ME TOUCHING KNOB TO OPEN SUNROOF. I COULD PUSH ON KNOB AND SUNROOF CLOSES FROM TILT POSITION AND AT TIMES IT WOULD JUST OPEN RIGHT BACK UP. THIS OCCURS DURING ...

Mar 9, 2021 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. I LOSE BRAKING POWER RANDOMLY ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. ABS, TRACTION CONTROL AND AIRBAG LIGHTS ARE ON. BRAKE LIGHT WARNING WILL FLASH RANDOMLY AND THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS UP AND DOWN RANDOMLY.

Mar 9, 2021 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. I LOSE BRAKING POWER RANDOMLY ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. ABS, TRACTION CONTROL AND AIRBAG LIGHTS ARE ON. BRAKE LIGHT WARNING WILL FLASH RANDOMLY AND THE SPEEDOMETER JUMPS UP AND DOWN RANDOMLY.

Mar 1, 2021 Electrical System 79,000 mi

KEY WONT TURN, AS IF THERE IS A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL (EVEN THOUGH THERE ISN'T). AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES, WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR STARTED, BUT COULDN'T TURN THE CAR BACK OFF WITHOUT APPLYING AN OVERLY STRONG INWARD PRESSURE TO TURN OFF THE CAR. THE IGNITION SWITCH IS STIFF AND LOCKS UP.

Mar 1, 2021 Electrical System 79,000 mi

KEY WONT TURN, AS IF THERE IS A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL (EVEN THOUGH THERE ISN'T). AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES, WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR STARTED, BUT COULDN'T TURN THE CAR BACK OFF WITHOUT APPLYING AN OVERLY STRONG INWARD PRESSURE TO TURN OFF THE CAR. THE IGNITION SWITCH IS STIFF AND LOCKS UP.

Feb 5, 2021 Service Brakes 90,095 mi

2010 VW JETTA SE NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASING TEH VEHICLE USED IN 2016, THE ABS AND ESC LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON. WE DIDN'T REALLY NOTICE ANY CHANGE IN THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, BUT WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LIGHTS BEING ON, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT CONCERNED THE BRAKES AND STABILITY. ON 6/14/19 WE TOOK THE ...

Feb 5, 2021 Steering 90,095 mi

2010 VW JETTA SE NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASING TEH VEHICLE USED IN 2016, THE ABS AND ESC LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON. WE DIDN'T REALLY NOTICE ANY CHANGE IN THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, BUT WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LIGHTS BEING ON, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT CONCERNED THE BRAKES AND STABILITY. ON 6/14/19 WE TOOK THE ...

Feb 5, 2021 Service Brakes 90,095 mi

2010 VW JETTA SE NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASING TEH VEHICLE USED IN 2016, THE ABS AND ESC LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON. WE DIDN'T REALLY NOTICE ANY CHANGE IN THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, BUT WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LIGHTS BEING ON, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT CONCERNED THE BRAKES AND STABILITY. ON 6/14/19 WE TOOK THE ...

Feb 5, 2021 Steering 90,095 mi

2010 VW JETTA SE NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASING TEH VEHICLE USED IN 2016, THE ABS AND ESC LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON. WE DIDN'T REALLY NOTICE ANY CHANGE IN THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, BUT WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LIGHTS BEING ON, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT CONCERNED THE BRAKES AND STABILITY. ON 6/14/19 WE TOOK THE ...

Feb 2, 2021 Engine 5 mi

CAR WILL UNPREDICTABLY STALL SOME TIMES, CLOSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ENGINE WILL BE ABLE TO START,,, WILL GO IN LIMP HOME MODE WHEN THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR DTC P00AF....

Feb 2, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 5 mi

CAR WILL UNPREDICTABLY STALL SOME TIMES, CLOSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ENGINE WILL BE ABLE TO START,,, WILL GO IN LIMP HOME MODE WHEN THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR DTC P00AF....

Feb 2, 2021 Power Train 5 mi

CAR WILL UNPREDICTABLY STALL SOME TIMES, CLOSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ENGINE WILL BE ABLE TO START,,, WILL GO IN LIMP HOME MODE WHEN THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR DTC P00AF....

Feb 2, 2021 Engine 5 mi

CAR WILL UNPREDICTABLY STALL SOME TIMES, CLOSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ENGINE WILL BE ABLE TO START,,, WILL GO IN LIMP HOME MODE WHEN THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR DTC P00AF....

Feb 2, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 5 mi

CAR WILL UNPREDICTABLY STALL SOME TIMES, CLOSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ENGINE WILL BE ABLE TO START,,, WILL GO IN LIMP HOME MODE WHEN THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR DTC P00AF....

Feb 2, 2021 Power Train 5 mi

CAR WILL UNPREDICTABLY STALL SOME TIMES, CLOSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ENGINE WILL BE ABLE TO START,,, WILL GO IN LIMP HOME MODE WHEN THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR DTC P00AF....

Feb 1, 2021 Electrical System

CONTROL PANEL FAN STOPPED WORKING AND BACK PASSENGER FLOOR IS WET.

Feb 1, 2021 Visibility/wiper

CONTROL PANEL FAN STOPPED WORKING AND BACK PASSENGER FLOOR IS WET.

Feb 1, 2021 Unknown Or Other

CONTROL PANEL FAN STOPPED WORKING AND BACK PASSENGER FLOOR IS WET.

Feb 1, 2021 Electrical System

CONTROL PANEL FAN STOPPED WORKING AND BACK PASSENGER FLOOR IS WET.

Feb 1, 2021 Visibility/wiper

CONTROL PANEL FAN STOPPED WORKING AND BACK PASSENGER FLOOR IS WET.

Feb 1, 2021 Unknown Or Other

CONTROL PANEL FAN STOPPED WORKING AND BACK PASSENGER FLOOR IS WET.

Jan 11, 2021 Service Brakes Crash 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO...

Jan 11, 2021 Steering 138,000 mi

THE KEY WILL NOT START AND THEN WON'T TURN OFF. IT GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE WHEEL LOCKS. THE LOCK AND NOT STARTING HAPPENS WHEN STATIONARY AND THE NOTOTR IS OFF. THE NOT TURNING OFF THE CAR HAPPENS WHEN IT'S STOPPED BUT IGNITION CANNOT BE TURNED OFF.

Jan 11, 2021 Service Brakes Crash 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO...

Jan 11, 2021 Steering 138,000 mi

THE KEY WILL NOT START AND THEN WON'T TURN OFF. IT GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE WHEEL LOCKS. THE LOCK AND NOT STARTING HAPPENS WHEN STATIONARY AND THE NOTOTR IS OFF. THE NOT TURNING OFF THE CAR HAPPENS WHEN IT'S STOPPED BUT IGNITION CANNOT BE TURNED OFF.

Nov 30, 2020 Electrical System

REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM HAS FAILED, IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION, RENDERING SECURING THE VEHICLE IMPOSSIBLE. THERE IS NO SECONDARY METHOD OF LOCKING THE DOOR, SINCE THE ACTUATOR IS SOLELY ELECTRICALLY OPERATED. THERE ARE ALSO INDICATIONS THAT THIS CONDITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DRAINING ...

Nov 30, 2020 Electrical System

REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM HAS FAILED, IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION, RENDERING SECURING THE VEHICLE IMPOSSIBLE. THERE IS NO SECONDARY METHOD OF LOCKING THE DOOR, SINCE THE ACTUATOR IS SOLELY ELECTRICALLY OPERATED. THERE ARE ALSO INDICATIONS THAT THIS CONDITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DRAINING ...

Sep 30, 2020 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND I CANT TURN CAR OFF.

Sep 30, 2020 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND I CANT TURN CAR OFF.

Sep 9, 2020 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE AND THAT THE WRONG PEDAL MAY BE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CALLED RALPH THAYER VOLKSWAGEN (34501 PLYMOUTH RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150, (734) 838-1820) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE...

Sep 9, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE AND THAT THE WRONG PEDAL MAY BE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CALLED RALPH THAYER VOLKSWAGEN (34501 PLYMOUTH RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150, (734) 838-1820) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE...

Sep 9, 2020 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE AND THAT THE WRONG PEDAL MAY BE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CALLED RALPH THAYER VOLKSWAGEN (34501 PLYMOUTH RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150, (734) 838-1820) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE...

Sep 9, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE AND THAT THE WRONG PEDAL MAY BE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CALLED RALPH THAYER VOLKSWAGEN (34501 PLYMOUTH RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150, (734) 838-1820) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE...

Aug 18, 2020 Engine 118,400 mi

I HAVE A 2010 VW JETTA WITH 118K ON IT AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY ENGINE DIED ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY CAUSING SOME SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I EVETUALLY HAD THE CAR TOWED TO NEAREST REPAIR SHOP AND THEY ESTIMATED REPAIR COST TO BE BETWEEN 4-5K RANGE TO REPLACE THE TIMING CHAIN TENSINOR. I DID...

Aug 18, 2020 Engine 118,400 mi

I HAVE A 2010 VW JETTA WITH 118K ON IT AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY ENGINE DIED ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY CAUSING SOME SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I EVETUALLY HAD THE CAR TOWED TO NEAREST REPAIR SHOP AND THEY ESTIMATED REPAIR COST TO BE BETWEEN 4-5K RANGE TO REPLACE THE TIMING CHAIN TENSINOR. I DID...

Jul 16, 2020 Electrical System 85,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH STOPPED WORKING AND CAR WOULD NOT TURN ON. COST $800 DOLLARS TO REPLACE.

Jul 16, 2020 Electrical System 85,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH STOPPED WORKING AND CAR WOULD NOT TURN ON. COST $800 DOLLARS TO REPLACE.

Jun 25, 2020 Engine 122,193 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND TIMING BELT WERE RECENTLY REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. MCKENNA VOLKSWAGEN CERRITOS (18303 STUDEBAKER...

Jun 25, 2020 Engine 122,193 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND TIMING BELT WERE RECENTLY REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. MCKENNA VOLKSWAGEN CERRITOS (18303 STUDEBAKER...

May 14, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 111,000 mi

MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND I SEE CERTAIN LIGHTS SHOW UP WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE I LOSE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT POWERS BACK ON. I'VE ALREADY RULED OUT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR IN THE VEHICLE. I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND THOUGH THERE IS NOT ONE ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN THERE ARE RECA...

May 14, 2020 Electrical System 111,000 mi

MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND I SEE CERTAIN LIGHTS SHOW UP WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE I LOSE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT POWERS BACK ON. I'VE ALREADY RULED OUT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR IN THE VEHICLE. I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND THOUGH THERE IS NOT ONE ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN THERE ARE RECA...

May 14, 2020 Steering 111,000 mi

MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND I SEE CERTAIN LIGHTS SHOW UP WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE I LOSE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT POWERS BACK ON. I'VE ALREADY RULED OUT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR IN THE VEHICLE. I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND THOUGH THERE IS NOT ONE ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN THERE ARE RECA...

May 14, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 111,000 mi

MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND I SEE CERTAIN LIGHTS SHOW UP WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE I LOSE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT POWERS BACK ON. I'VE ALREADY RULED OUT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR IN THE VEHICLE. I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND THOUGH THERE IS NOT ONE ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN THERE ARE RECA...

May 14, 2020 Electrical System 111,000 mi

MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND I SEE CERTAIN LIGHTS SHOW UP WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE I LOSE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT POWERS BACK ON. I'VE ALREADY RULED OUT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR IN THE VEHICLE. I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND THOUGH THERE IS NOT ONE ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN THERE ARE RECA...

May 14, 2020 Steering 111,000 mi

MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND I SEE CERTAIN LIGHTS SHOW UP WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE I LOSE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT POWERS BACK ON. I'VE ALREADY RULED OUT THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR IN THE VEHICLE. I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND THOUGH THERE IS NOT ONE ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN THERE ARE RECA...

Jan 4, 2020 Power Train 198,000 mi

ALL SYMPTONS OF VW RECALL NO. 37E3/S7 OR NHTSA 09V333000" TRANSMISSION ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. THE DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALSO THE TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK IN A GEAR AND IT WON'T SHIFT. ...

Jan 4, 2020 Power Train 198,000 mi

ALL SYMPTONS OF VW RECALL NO. 37E3/S7 OR NHTSA 09V333000" TRANSMISSION ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. THE DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALSO THE TRANSMISSION GETS STUCK IN A GEAR AND IT WON'T SHIFT. ...

Nov 18, 2019 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, IT JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUE DRIVING IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RETURN TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTA...

Nov 18, 2019 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, IT JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUE DRIVING IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RETURN TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTA...

Nov 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other

TRUNK WIRING HARNESS HAS SHORT CURCUIT WILL NOT OPEN . DEALER RECOMMEND REMOVE AND REPLACE TRUNK WIRING HARNESS.

Nov 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other

TRUNK WIRING HARNESS HAS SHORT CURCUIT WILL NOT OPEN . DEALER RECOMMEND REMOVE AND REPLACE TRUNK WIRING HARNESS.

Nov 13, 2019 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ABS INDICATOR BEGAN TO BEEP. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE BRAKES DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN INITIALLY. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY SLOWED DOWN AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP THE V...

Nov 13, 2019 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ABS INDICATOR BEGAN TO BEEP. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE BRAKES DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN INITIALLY. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY SLOWED DOWN AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP THE V...

Oct 27, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 122,000 mi

ABS MODULE HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED. 3 DOOR LOCK MODULES HAVE FAILED. RADIO HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP ISSUES CAUSED BATTERY DRAIN ISSUES.

Oct 27, 2019 Electrical System 122,000 mi

ABS MODULE HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED. 3 DOOR LOCK MODULES HAVE FAILED. RADIO HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP ISSUES CAUSED BATTERY DRAIN ISSUES.

Oct 27, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

ABS MODULE HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED. 3 DOOR LOCK MODULES HAVE FAILED. RADIO HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP ISSUES CAUSED BATTERY DRAIN ISSUES.

Oct 27, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 122,000 mi

ABS MODULE HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED. 3 DOOR LOCK MODULES HAVE FAILED. RADIO HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP ISSUES CAUSED BATTERY DRAIN ISSUES.

Oct 27, 2019 Electrical System 122,000 mi

ABS MODULE HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED. 3 DOOR LOCK MODULES HAVE FAILED. RADIO HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP ISSUES CAUSED BATTERY DRAIN ISSUES.

Oct 27, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

ABS MODULE HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED. 3 DOOR LOCK MODULES HAVE FAILED. RADIO HAS FAILED. FUEL PUMP ISSUES CAUSED BATTERY DRAIN ISSUES.

Oct 20, 2019 Structure 100,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING FOR MY VW JETTA S 2.5 L. WHEN I PRESS THE CAR KEY TO LOCK THE DOOR, IT GIVES SOUND THAT EVERYTHING IS LOCKED. ONE DAY TO MY HORROR, I SAW SOMEONE OPENING MY CAR AT NIGHT. I IMMEDIATELY RANG ALARM, WENT TO MY CAR AND CHECKED EVERY DOOR TO FIND THAT THEY ARE NOT GETTING LOC...

Oct 20, 2019 Structure 100,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING FOR MY VW JETTA S 2.5 L. WHEN I PRESS THE CAR KEY TO LOCK THE DOOR, IT GIVES SOUND THAT EVERYTHING IS LOCKED. ONE DAY TO MY HORROR, I SAW SOMEONE OPENING MY CAR AT NIGHT. I IMMEDIATELY RANG ALARM, WENT TO MY CAR AND CHECKED EVERY DOOR TO FIND THAT THEY ARE NOT GETTING LOC...

Oct 11, 2019 Air Bags 118,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO. I KNOW THAT MANY VWS, INCLUDING 2010 JETTAS LIKE MINE, WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL FOR CLOCK SPRING. I BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL AND THIS SHOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE BY VW. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT'S NOT AND THAT I'D HAVE TO P...

Oct 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 118,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO. I KNOW THAT MANY VWS, INCLUDING 2010 JETTAS LIKE MINE, WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL FOR CLOCK SPRING. I BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL AND THIS SHOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE BY VW. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT'S NOT AND THAT I'D HAVE TO P...

Oct 11, 2019 Air Bags 118,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO. I KNOW THAT MANY VWS, INCLUDING 2010 JETTAS LIKE MINE, WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL FOR CLOCK SPRING. I BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL AND THIS SHOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE BY VW. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT'S NOT AND THAT I'D HAVE TO P...

Oct 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 118,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO. I KNOW THAT MANY VWS, INCLUDING 2010 JETTAS LIKE MINE, WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL FOR CLOCK SPRING. I BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL AND THIS SHOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE BY VW. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT'S NOT AND THAT I'D HAVE TO P...

Sep 23, 2019 Service Brakes 62,200 mi

TURNED ON THE CAR ONE DAY AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR STARTED FLASHING ON THE DASH. IT LASTED FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN WENT AWAY, BUT CAME BACK AGAIN A DAY LATER. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO GET IT INSPECTED AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY AND HAD ...

Sep 23, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 62,200 mi

TURNED ON THE CAR ONE DAY AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR STARTED FLASHING ON THE DASH. IT LASTED FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN WENT AWAY, BUT CAME BACK AGAIN A DAY LATER. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO GET IT INSPECTED AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY AND HAD ...

Sep 23, 2019 Service Brakes 62,200 mi

TURNED ON THE CAR ONE DAY AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR STARTED FLASHING ON THE DASH. IT LASTED FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN WENT AWAY, BUT CAME BACK AGAIN A DAY LATER. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO GET IT INSPECTED AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY AND HAD ...

Sep 23, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 62,200 mi

TURNED ON THE CAR ONE DAY AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR STARTED FLASHING ON THE DASH. IT LASTED FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN WENT AWAY, BUT CAME BACK AGAIN A DAY LATER. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO GET IT INSPECTED AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY AND HAD ...

Sep 11, 2019 Engine

THERE HAS BEEN A STATEWIDE LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLKSWAGEN REGARDING 2010 JETTA TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING CHAIN TENSOR. THE DEALER SHIP HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT THE ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE EVEN TOUGH IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. RICK CASE VOLKSWAGEN HAS REFUSED TO CHECK AN ISSUE THAT VOLKSWAGEN HAS STATED THEY...

Sep 11, 2019 Engine

THERE HAS BEEN A STATEWIDE LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLKSWAGEN REGARDING 2010 JETTA TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING CHAIN TENSOR. THE DEALER SHIP HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT THE ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE EVEN TOUGH IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. RICK CASE VOLKSWAGEN HAS REFUSED TO CHECK AN ISSUE THAT VOLKSWAGEN HAS STATED THEY...

Sep 3, 2019 Service Brakes 73,394 mi

AFTER TAKING MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TO MY YEARLY TEXAS INSPECTION IT DID NOT PASS BECAUSE IS HAS THE BRAKE AND THE ABS LIGHT ON. THE ABS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT CODE 01130 AND OR 16352- ABS REPLACEMENT AFTER 45F2 RECALL. THE DEALER RECALL #16V913000 & T.S.B# 45-1704 WHERE IN CLEARLY INCL...

Sep 3, 2019 Service Brakes 73,394 mi

AFTER TAKING MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TO MY YEARLY TEXAS INSPECTION IT DID NOT PASS BECAUSE IS HAS THE BRAKE AND THE ABS LIGHT ON. THE ABS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WITH FAULT CODE 01130 AND OR 16352- ABS REPLACEMENT AFTER 45F2 RECALL. THE DEALER RECALL #16V913000 & T.S.B# 45-1704 WHERE IN CLEARLY INCL...

Aug 27, 2019 Electrical System 67,000 mi

MY 2010 JETTA WOLFSBURG'S LOCKS DO NOT WORK WHENEVER IT RAINS - DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS LOCKED WHEN UNLOCK CAR, BUT OTHER DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. HAVE TO USE KEY TO OPEN DOOR. FURTHERMORE, THE PASSENGER DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL SO CAN BE OPENED WHEN PARKED AT A LIGHT, ETC. THE CAR HAS...

Aug 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

MY 2010 JETTA WOLFSBURG'S LOCKS DO NOT WORK WHENEVER IT RAINS - DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS LOCKED WHEN UNLOCK CAR, BUT OTHER DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. HAVE TO USE KEY TO OPEN DOOR. FURTHERMORE, THE PASSENGER DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL SO CAN BE OPENED WHEN PARKED AT A LIGHT, ETC. THE CAR HAS...

Aug 27, 2019 Electrical System 67,000 mi

MY 2010 JETTA WOLFSBURG'S LOCKS DO NOT WORK WHENEVER IT RAINS - DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS LOCKED WHEN UNLOCK CAR, BUT OTHER DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. HAVE TO USE KEY TO OPEN DOOR. FURTHERMORE, THE PASSENGER DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL SO CAN BE OPENED WHEN PARKED AT A LIGHT, ETC. THE CAR HAS...

Aug 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

MY 2010 JETTA WOLFSBURG'S LOCKS DO NOT WORK WHENEVER IT RAINS - DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS LOCKED WHEN UNLOCK CAR, BUT OTHER DOORS ARE UNLOCKED. HAVE TO USE KEY TO OPEN DOOR. FURTHERMORE, THE PASSENGER DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT LOCK AT ALL SO CAN BE OPENED WHEN PARKED AT A LIGHT, ETC. THE CAR HAS...

Aug 22, 2019 Engine 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BERGE VOLKSWAGEN (385 W BASELINE RD, GILBERT, AZ 85233, (480) 646-4858), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNO...

Aug 22, 2019 Engine 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BERGE VOLKSWAGEN (385 W BASELINE RD, GILBERT, AZ 85233, (480) 646-4858), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNO...

Aug 16, 2019 Electrical System

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.

Aug 16, 2019 Electrical System

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.

Aug 15, 2019 Structure 123,000 mi

I AM TRULY NOT SURE. IT IS GOING INTO THE SHOP TOMORROW. ALTHOUGH, I JUST PURCHASED IT USED, AND WHEN I PARK IT ON A HILL. IT MAKES THIS ODD SOUND AS IF THE BODY IS GOING TO FALL APART? I SMELL A BURNING METAL SMELL AS WELL. IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL SO IT WAS STATIONARY, JUST NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I K...

Aug 15, 2019 Power Train 123,000 mi

I AM TRULY NOT SURE. IT IS GOING INTO THE SHOP TOMORROW. ALTHOUGH, I JUST PURCHASED IT USED, AND WHEN I PARK IT ON A HILL. IT MAKES THIS ODD SOUND AS IF THE BODY IS GOING TO FALL APART? I SMELL A BURNING METAL SMELL AS WELL. IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL SO IT WAS STATIONARY, JUST NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I K...

Aug 15, 2019 Unknown Or Other 123,000 mi

I AM TRULY NOT SURE. IT IS GOING INTO THE SHOP TOMORROW. ALTHOUGH, I JUST PURCHASED IT USED, AND WHEN I PARK IT ON A HILL. IT MAKES THIS ODD SOUND AS IF THE BODY IS GOING TO FALL APART? I SMELL A BURNING METAL SMELL AS WELL. IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL SO IT WAS STATIONARY, JUST NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I K...

Aug 15, 2019 Structure 123,000 mi

I AM TRULY NOT SURE. IT IS GOING INTO THE SHOP TOMORROW. ALTHOUGH, I JUST PURCHASED IT USED, AND WHEN I PARK IT ON A HILL. IT MAKES THIS ODD SOUND AS IF THE BODY IS GOING TO FALL APART? I SMELL A BURNING METAL SMELL AS WELL. IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL SO IT WAS STATIONARY, JUST NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I K...

Aug 15, 2019 Power Train 123,000 mi

I AM TRULY NOT SURE. IT IS GOING INTO THE SHOP TOMORROW. ALTHOUGH, I JUST PURCHASED IT USED, AND WHEN I PARK IT ON A HILL. IT MAKES THIS ODD SOUND AS IF THE BODY IS GOING TO FALL APART? I SMELL A BURNING METAL SMELL AS WELL. IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL SO IT WAS STATIONARY, JUST NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I K...

Aug 15, 2019 Unknown Or Other 123,000 mi

I AM TRULY NOT SURE. IT IS GOING INTO THE SHOP TOMORROW. ALTHOUGH, I JUST PURCHASED IT USED, AND WHEN I PARK IT ON A HILL. IT MAKES THIS ODD SOUND AS IF THE BODY IS GOING TO FALL APART? I SMELL A BURNING METAL SMELL AS WELL. IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL SO IT WAS STATIONARY, JUST NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I K...

Aug 13, 2019 Service Brakes 1,193 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE TOOK LONGER THAN USUAL TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, SEAT BELT, ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHT IN...

Aug 13, 2019 Service Brakes 1,193 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAULTY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE TOOK LONGER THAN USUAL TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, SEAT BELT, ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHT IN...

Jul 2, 2019 Unknown Or Other 150,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT TO NEUTRAL ALMOST CAUSING MULTIPLE CRASHES ATTEMPTING TO MOVE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCELERATE. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO A VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP AS IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO DRIVE AND WAS TOLD THE MECHA...

Jul 2, 2019 Unknown Or Other 150,500 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT TO NEUTRAL ALMOST CAUSING MULTIPLE CRASHES ATTEMPTING TO MOVE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCELERATE. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO A VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP AS IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO DRIVE AND WAS TOLD THE MECHA...

Jun 26, 2019 Engine 96,000 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN SYSTEM IN MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION FAILED, RENDERING THE CAR IMMOBILE. FORTUNATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS IN A PARKING LOT, AS FAILURE IN A ROAD COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BASED ON READINGS, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MULTIPLE CARS WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND HAS RESULTED IN ...

Jun 26, 2019 Engine 96,000 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN SYSTEM IN MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION FAILED, RENDERING THE CAR IMMOBILE. FORTUNATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS IN A PARKING LOT, AS FAILURE IN A ROAD COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BASED ON READINGS, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MULTIPLE CARS WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND HAS RESULTED IN ...

Jun 16, 2019 Service Brakes 118,000 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT IS FAILING DURING ABS OR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATION, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ESP LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY.

Jun 16, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 118,000 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT IS FAILING DURING ABS OR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATION, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ESP LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY.

Jun 16, 2019 Service Brakes 118,000 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT IS FAILING DURING ABS OR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATION, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ESP LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY.

Jun 16, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 118,000 mi

THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT IS FAILING DURING ABS OR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATION, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ESP LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY.

Jun 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 150,000 mi

SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY. NO NEARBY VEHICLES, NO OBVIOUS SOURCE OF IMPACT. SUNROOF WAS IN THE CLOSED POSITION. GLASS MOSTLY CONTAINED ABOVE SUNSHADE (WHICH WAS CLOSED) BUT SOME FELL THROUGH AIR SLOTS AT THE FRONT. VERY LOUD BANG, LIKE A GUNSHOT WHEN IT EXPLODED. OUTSI...

Jun 11, 2019 Unknown Or Other 150,000 mi

SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY. NO NEARBY VEHICLES, NO OBVIOUS SOURCE OF IMPACT. SUNROOF WAS IN THE CLOSED POSITION. GLASS MOSTLY CONTAINED ABOVE SUNSHADE (WHICH WAS CLOSED) BUT SOME FELL THROUGH AIR SLOTS AT THE FRONT. VERY LOUD BANG, LIKE A GUNSHOT WHEN IT EXPLODED. OUTSI...

Jun 5, 2019 Seats 5 mi

TAKATA RECALL - HAD MY HEATED SEATS ON AND ENDED UP WITH 3RD DEGREE BURNS AND BLISTERS DOWN THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BACK.

Jun 5, 2019 Seats 5 mi

TAKATA RECALL - HAD MY HEATED SEATS ON AND ENDED UP WITH 3RD DEGREE BURNS AND BLISTERS DOWN THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BACK.

Jun 4, 2019 Suspension 130,000 mi

COIL SPRINGS IN REAR BOTH BROKE NOW FRONT SPRING IS BROKEN. VERY DANGEROUS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING STRIAT DOWN HIGHWAY

Jun 4, 2019 Suspension 130,000 mi

COIL SPRINGS IN REAR BOTH BROKE NOW FRONT SPRING IS BROKEN. VERY DANGEROUS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING STRIAT DOWN HIGHWAY

Apr 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other 88,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE SPEAKERS MADE A LOUD POP AND THE ENTIRE STEREO SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING (RADIO WAS NOT ON). THIS INCLUDED BLUETOOTH AND ALL HANDS-FREE FUNCTIONS FOR COMMUNICATION. THOUGH THE RADIO IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, THE BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE FUNCTION IS VITAL, AND IT WILL NOT W...

Apr 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other 88,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE SPEAKERS MADE A LOUD POP AND THE ENTIRE STEREO SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING (RADIO WAS NOT ON). THIS INCLUDED BLUETOOTH AND ALL HANDS-FREE FUNCTIONS FOR COMMUNICATION. THOUGH THE RADIO IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, THE BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE FUNCTION IS VITAL, AND IT WILL NOT W...

Apr 18, 2019 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MECHATRONIC UNIT FOR THE DSG GEAR BOX TRANSMISSION FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. NAPLETON'S VOLKSWAGEN OF ORLANDO (12700 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32826, (855) 843-6461) WAS NOTIFIE...

Apr 18, 2019 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MECHATRONIC UNIT FOR THE DSG GEAR BOX TRANSMISSION FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. NAPLETON'S VOLKSWAGEN OF ORLANDO (12700 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32826, (855) 843-6461) WAS NOTIFIE...

Apr 3, 2019 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

I REPLACED MY BRAKES WITH BRAND NEW BRAKES LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO AND STILL HAVE ALL OF THE SAME ISSUES. MY BRAKES CONSTANTLY LOCK, I'VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DO A HARDSTOP WITH THIS CAR FOR THE 4 YEARS I'VE OWNED IT. I'VE AVOIDED ACCIDENTS BY MOVING MY STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT TO AVOID OTHER VEHI...

Apr 3, 2019 Power Train 70,000 mi

I REPLACED MY BRAKES WITH BRAND NEW BRAKES LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO AND STILL HAVE ALL OF THE SAME ISSUES. MY BRAKES CONSTANTLY LOCK, I'VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DO A HARDSTOP WITH THIS CAR FOR THE 4 YEARS I'VE OWNED IT. I'VE AVOIDED ACCIDENTS BY MOVING MY STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT TO AVOID OTHER VEHI...

Apr 3, 2019 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

I REPLACED MY BRAKES WITH BRAND NEW BRAKES LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO AND STILL HAVE ALL OF THE SAME ISSUES. MY BRAKES CONSTANTLY LOCK, I'VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DO A HARDSTOP WITH THIS CAR FOR THE 4 YEARS I'VE OWNED IT. I'VE AVOIDED ACCIDENTS BY MOVING MY STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT TO AVOID OTHER VEHI...

Apr 3, 2019 Power Train 70,000 mi

I REPLACED MY BRAKES WITH BRAND NEW BRAKES LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO AND STILL HAVE ALL OF THE SAME ISSUES. MY BRAKES CONSTANTLY LOCK, I'VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DO A HARDSTOP WITH THIS CAR FOR THE 4 YEARS I'VE OWNED IT. I'VE AVOIDED ACCIDENTS BY MOVING MY STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT TO AVOID OTHER VEHI...

Mar 26, 2019 Service Brakes 104,000 mi

ABS RECALL: WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED I NOTICED THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS BLINKING AND A BEEPING TONE WAS AUDIBLE. OTHERWISE, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING FINE. NEXT THE STEERING WHEEL INDICATOR, EPC INDICATOR, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. NOW, THE...

Mar 26, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 104,000 mi

ABS RECALL: WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED I NOTICED THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS BLINKING AND A BEEPING TONE WAS AUDIBLE. OTHERWISE, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING FINE. NEXT THE STEERING WHEEL INDICATOR, EPC INDICATOR, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. NOW, THE...

Mar 26, 2019 Service Brakes 104,000 mi

ABS RECALL: WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED I NOTICED THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS BLINKING AND A BEEPING TONE WAS AUDIBLE. OTHERWISE, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING FINE. NEXT THE STEERING WHEEL INDICATOR, EPC INDICATOR, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. NOW, THE...

Mar 26, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 104,000 mi

ABS RECALL: WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED I NOTICED THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS BLINKING AND A BEEPING TONE WAS AUDIBLE. OTHERWISE, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING FINE. NEXT THE STEERING WHEEL INDICATOR, EPC INDICATOR, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. NOW, THE...

Mar 17, 2019 Service Brakes

THERE WAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR 2010 VOLKSWAGENS FOR A FAIL IN THE BRAKE LOCK SYSTEM (ABS) AND MINE WENT OUT ON MY CAR LAST YEAR 2018. WHY DIDN'T MY CAR QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL TO GET FIXED FROM THE MANUFACTURE. I'M A MOTHER OF 2 AND I WORK PLUS IN SCHOOL. I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS. AND I WANT T...

Mar 17, 2019 Service Brakes

THERE WAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR 2010 VOLKSWAGENS FOR A FAIL IN THE BRAKE LOCK SYSTEM (ABS) AND MINE WENT OUT ON MY CAR LAST YEAR 2018. WHY DIDN'T MY CAR QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL TO GET FIXED FROM THE MANUFACTURE. I'M A MOTHER OF 2 AND I WORK PLUS IN SCHOOL. I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS. AND I WANT T...

Jan 14, 2019 Engine 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANYTIME THAT WE WOULD SLOW DOWN OR PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE WOULD GO RANDOMLY IN NEUTRAL. IT WAS RANDOMLY THIS WOULD HAPPEN AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT. TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND THEY SAID WE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED SOON. RIGHT BEFORE THIS THEIR WERE ABO...

Jan 14, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANYTIME THAT WE WOULD SLOW DOWN OR PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE WOULD GO RANDOMLY IN NEUTRAL. IT WAS RANDOMLY THIS WOULD HAPPEN AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT. TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND THEY SAID WE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED SOON. RIGHT BEFORE THIS THEIR WERE ABO...

Jan 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANYTIME THAT WE WOULD SLOW DOWN OR PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE WOULD GO RANDOMLY IN NEUTRAL. IT WAS RANDOMLY THIS WOULD HAPPEN AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT. TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND THEY SAID WE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED SOON. RIGHT BEFORE THIS THEIR WERE ABO...

Jan 14, 2019 Engine 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANYTIME THAT WE WOULD SLOW DOWN OR PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE WOULD GO RANDOMLY IN NEUTRAL. IT WAS RANDOMLY THIS WOULD HAPPEN AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT. TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND THEY SAID WE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED SOON. RIGHT BEFORE THIS THEIR WERE ABO...

Jan 14, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANYTIME THAT WE WOULD SLOW DOWN OR PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE WOULD GO RANDOMLY IN NEUTRAL. IT WAS RANDOMLY THIS WOULD HAPPEN AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT. TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND THEY SAID WE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED SOON. RIGHT BEFORE THIS THEIR WERE ABO...

Jan 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ANYTIME THAT WE WOULD SLOW DOWN OR PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE WOULD GO RANDOMLY IN NEUTRAL. IT WAS RANDOMLY THIS WOULD HAPPEN AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT. TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND THEY SAID WE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED SOON. RIGHT BEFORE THIS THEIR WERE ABO...

Jan 13, 2019 Electrical System 85,855 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS/LATCHES FOR VW JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION 2010 ARE NOT WORKING (CURRENTLY, THREE OUT OF FOUR DOORS/LATCHES ARE NOT WORKING). THE ESTIMATED COST FOR REPLACEMENT IS $595 PER DOOR LATCH (TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $1,785). WHILE IT MAY POSE A SAFETY RISK, IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT THE SIDE AIRB...

Jan 13, 2019 Electrical System 85,855 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS/LATCHES FOR VW JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION 2010 ARE NOT WORKING (CURRENTLY, THREE OUT OF FOUR DOORS/LATCHES ARE NOT WORKING). THE ESTIMATED COST FOR REPLACEMENT IS $595 PER DOOR LATCH (TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $1,785). WHILE IT MAY POSE A SAFETY RISK, IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT THE SIDE AIRB...

Jan 7, 2019 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE DRIVER HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE T...

Jan 7, 2019 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE DRIVER HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE T...

Jan 7, 2019 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE DRIVER HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE T...

Jan 7, 2019 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE DRIVER HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE T...

Dec 15, 2018 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

ABS SENSOR ERROR- HAD TO REPLACE SENSOR ON TWO OCCASIONS WITHIN TWO YEARS. EACH ONE COSTING OVER $200. ON SECOND REPLACE, THE SENSOR DIRECTLY FROM VW WAS DEFECTIVE. WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, GOES OFF, COMES ON, ETC. COMES ON WHEN MOVING AND SOMETIMES WHEN SITTING STILL. MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A VERY...

Dec 15, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 60,000 mi

ABS SENSOR ERROR- HAD TO REPLACE SENSOR ON TWO OCCASIONS WITHIN TWO YEARS. EACH ONE COSTING OVER $200. ON SECOND REPLACE, THE SENSOR DIRECTLY FROM VW WAS DEFECTIVE. WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, GOES OFF, COMES ON, ETC. COMES ON WHEN MOVING AND SOMETIMES WHEN SITTING STILL. MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A VERY...

Dec 15, 2018 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

ABS SENSOR ERROR- HAD TO REPLACE SENSOR ON TWO OCCASIONS WITHIN TWO YEARS. EACH ONE COSTING OVER $200. ON SECOND REPLACE, THE SENSOR DIRECTLY FROM VW WAS DEFECTIVE. WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, GOES OFF, COMES ON, ETC. COMES ON WHEN MOVING AND SOMETIMES WHEN SITTING STILL. MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A VERY...

Dec 15, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 60,000 mi

ABS SENSOR ERROR- HAD TO REPLACE SENSOR ON TWO OCCASIONS WITHIN TWO YEARS. EACH ONE COSTING OVER $200. ON SECOND REPLACE, THE SENSOR DIRECTLY FROM VW WAS DEFECTIVE. WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, GOES OFF, COMES ON, ETC. COMES ON WHEN MOVING AND SOMETIMES WHEN SITTING STILL. MECHANIC TOLD ME THIS IS A VERY...

Dec 12, 2018 Suspension 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. COMPASS MOTORS (200 DOLSON AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940, (844) 258-3818) INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. UPON INSPECTING THE ...

Dec 12, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

OIL LEAK ON BRAKES VACUUM PUMP. USUALLY A CHEAP DEFECTIVE O-RING RESULTING IN BIG OIL LEAK

Dec 12, 2018 Suspension 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. COMPASS MOTORS (200 DOLSON AVE, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940, (844) 258-3818) INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. UPON INSPECTING THE ...

Dec 12, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

OIL LEAK ON BRAKES VACUUM PUMP. USUALLY A CHEAP DEFECTIVE O-RING RESULTING IN BIG OIL LEAK

Dec 10, 2018 Electrical System 145,000 mi

SAME ... I COULDN'T TURN OFF MY CAR OR TAKE THE KEYS OUT, THE CAR WAS ON FOR MORE THAT 3 HRS, TOOK THE CAR TO VW AND THEY ARE CHARGING ME $800+ FOR FIXING IT, I LET MY CAR THERE AND IT WAS STILL ON. THIS IS A VW PROBLEM, AND THEY SHOULD DO A RECALL AND/OR AT LEAST RECOGNIZE PART OF THE FIXING ON TH...

Dec 10, 2018 Electrical System 145,000 mi

SAME ... I COULDN'T TURN OFF MY CAR OR TAKE THE KEYS OUT, THE CAR WAS ON FOR MORE THAT 3 HRS, TOOK THE CAR TO VW AND THEY ARE CHARGING ME $800+ FOR FIXING IT, I LET MY CAR THERE AND IT WAS STILL ON. THIS IS A VW PROBLEM, AND THEY SHOULD DO A RECALL AND/OR AT LEAST RECOGNIZE PART OF THE FIXING ON TH...

Nov 15, 2018 Air Bags 105,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN A CAR ON THE SHOULDER PULLED OUT WITHOUT SEEING ME. I WENT TO HONK MY HORN AND IT DIDN'T WORK. I LUCKILY SWERVED INTO THE NEXT LANE WITHOUT HITTING THE CAR IN THE NEXT LANE. I FOUND OUT IT'S NOT JUST MY HORN BUT THE COCK SPRING NEEDS REPLACING. NOTHING ON MY STEE...

Nov 15, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN A CAR ON THE SHOULDER PULLED OUT WITHOUT SEEING ME. I WENT TO HONK MY HORN AND IT DIDN'T WORK. I LUCKILY SWERVED INTO THE NEXT LANE WITHOUT HITTING THE CAR IN THE NEXT LANE. I FOUND OUT IT'S NOT JUST MY HORN BUT THE COCK SPRING NEEDS REPLACING. NOTHING ON MY STEE...

Nov 15, 2018 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN A CAR ON THE SHOULDER PULLED OUT WITHOUT SEEING ME. I WENT TO HONK MY HORN AND IT DIDN'T WORK. I LUCKILY SWERVED INTO THE NEXT LANE WITHOUT HITTING THE CAR IN THE NEXT LANE. I FOUND OUT IT'S NOT JUST MY HORN BUT THE COCK SPRING NEEDS REPLACING. NOTHING ON MY STEE...

Nov 15, 2018 Air Bags 105,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN A CAR ON THE SHOULDER PULLED OUT WITHOUT SEEING ME. I WENT TO HONK MY HORN AND IT DIDN'T WORK. I LUCKILY SWERVED INTO THE NEXT LANE WITHOUT HITTING THE CAR IN THE NEXT LANE. I FOUND OUT IT'S NOT JUST MY HORN BUT THE COCK SPRING NEEDS REPLACING. NOTHING ON MY STEE...

Nov 15, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN A CAR ON THE SHOULDER PULLED OUT WITHOUT SEEING ME. I WENT TO HONK MY HORN AND IT DIDN'T WORK. I LUCKILY SWERVED INTO THE NEXT LANE WITHOUT HITTING THE CAR IN THE NEXT LANE. I FOUND OUT IT'S NOT JUST MY HORN BUT THE COCK SPRING NEEDS REPLACING. NOTHING ON MY STEE...

Nov 15, 2018 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN A CAR ON THE SHOULDER PULLED OUT WITHOUT SEEING ME. I WENT TO HONK MY HORN AND IT DIDN'T WORK. I LUCKILY SWERVED INTO THE NEXT LANE WITHOUT HITTING THE CAR IN THE NEXT LANE. I FOUND OUT IT'S NOT JUST MY HORN BUT THE COCK SPRING NEEDS REPLACING. NOTHING ON MY STEE...

Oct 27, 2018 Electrical System 97,000 mi

RANDOM MISFIRE PERMANENT CYLINDER V AND AFTER THE START OF EFFECTS ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HEARD TUBA AND SOME OF THE DEVELOPMENT

Oct 27, 2018 Engine 97,000 mi

RANDOM MISFIRE PERMANENT CYLINDER V AND AFTER THE START OF EFFECTS ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HEARD TUBA AND SOME OF THE DEVELOPMENT

Oct 27, 2018 Electrical System 97,000 mi

RANDOM MISFIRE PERMANENT CYLINDER V AND AFTER THE START OF EFFECTS ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HEARD TUBA AND SOME OF THE DEVELOPMENT

Oct 27, 2018 Engine 97,000 mi

RANDOM MISFIRE PERMANENT CYLINDER V AND AFTER THE START OF EFFECTS ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HEARD TUBA AND SOME OF THE DEVELOPMENT

Oct 24, 2018 Service Brakes

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ARE INOPERABLE.

Oct 24, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ARE INOPERABLE.

Oct 24, 2018 Service Brakes

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ARE INOPERABLE.

Oct 24, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ARE INOPERABLE.

Oct 9, 2018 Latches/locks/linkages

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG. INQUIRY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT IN REGARDS TO VOLKSWAGEN. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOORS OCCASIONALLY WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS

Oct 9, 2018 Latches/locks/linkages

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG. INQUIRY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT IN REGARDS TO VOLKSWAGEN. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOORS OCCASIONALLY WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS

Sep 28, 2018 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE RUN POSITION IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STRUCK THE IGNITION WITH A HAMMER LIGHTLY AND THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CIOCCA VOLKSWAGEN (1346 LEHIGH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103, ...

Sep 28, 2018 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE RUN POSITION IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STRUCK THE IGNITION WITH A HAMMER LIGHTLY AND THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CIOCCA VOLKSWAGEN (1346 LEHIGH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103, ...

Aug 31, 2018 Electrical System 122,000 mi

IGNITIONS SWITCH WON'T TURN OFF AND CAR KEEPS RUNNING UNTIL BROUGHT TO SHOP TO TURN OFF. MANY ATTEMPTS TO GET THE IGNITION SWITCH TO TURN OFF FAILED, BEFORE THIS HAPPEN FEW TIME THE CAR TURNED OFF FOR NO REASON, NOT SURE IF IT IS RELATED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH NOT TURNING OFF PROBLEM.

Aug 31, 2018 Electrical System 122,000 mi

IGNITIONS SWITCH WON'T TURN OFF AND CAR KEEPS RUNNING UNTIL BROUGHT TO SHOP TO TURN OFF. MANY ATTEMPTS TO GET THE IGNITION SWITCH TO TURN OFF FAILED, BEFORE THIS HAPPEN FEW TIME THE CAR TURNED OFF FOR NO REASON, NOT SURE IF IT IS RELATED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH NOT TURNING OFF PROBLEM.

Aug 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 69,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION FREQUENTLY! IT GETS STUCK AND WILL NOT TURN FAR ENOUGH TO TURN ON AND IT ALSO GETS STUCK WHERE YOU CANNOT TURN IT OFF! I HAVE TO WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES (UP TO 30 MIN) TO TRY AGAIN TO START OR TURN OFF THE CAR. THIS IS A WASTE OF MY TIME AND I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND ANY VW ...

Aug 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 69,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION FREQUENTLY! IT GETS STUCK AND WILL NOT TURN FAR ENOUGH TO TURN ON AND IT ALSO GETS STUCK WHERE YOU CANNOT TURN IT OFF! I HAVE TO WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES (UP TO 30 MIN) TO TRY AGAIN TO START OR TURN OFF THE CAR. THIS IS A WASTE OF MY TIME AND I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND ANY VW ...

Aug 8, 2018 Air Bags 122,200 mi

WE PURCHASED THIS CAR TWO DAYS AGO FOR OUR 18 YO DAUGHTER AND I DID NOT NOTICE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. IT WAS WHEN SHE PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND TRIED TO HONK THE HORN THAT OUR ATTENTION WAS DRAWN TO THE LIGHT. IT IS AT THE DEALER TODAY HAVING THE CLOCK SPRING REPAIRED AND COSTING $450.00. AS I ...

Aug 8, 2018 Steering 122,200 mi

WE PURCHASED THIS CAR TWO DAYS AGO FOR OUR 18 YO DAUGHTER AND I DID NOT NOTICE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. IT WAS WHEN SHE PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND TRIED TO HONK THE HORN THAT OUR ATTENTION WAS DRAWN TO THE LIGHT. IT IS AT THE DEALER TODAY HAVING THE CLOCK SPRING REPAIRED AND COSTING $450.00. AS I ...

Aug 8, 2018 Air Bags 122,200 mi

WE PURCHASED THIS CAR TWO DAYS AGO FOR OUR 18 YO DAUGHTER AND I DID NOT NOTICE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. IT WAS WHEN SHE PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND TRIED TO HONK THE HORN THAT OUR ATTENTION WAS DRAWN TO THE LIGHT. IT IS AT THE DEALER TODAY HAVING THE CLOCK SPRING REPAIRED AND COSTING $450.00. AS I ...

Aug 8, 2018 Steering 122,200 mi

WE PURCHASED THIS CAR TWO DAYS AGO FOR OUR 18 YO DAUGHTER AND I DID NOT NOTICE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. IT WAS WHEN SHE PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND TRIED TO HONK THE HORN THAT OUR ATTENTION WAS DRAWN TO THE LIGHT. IT IS AT THE DEALER TODAY HAVING THE CLOCK SPRING REPAIRED AND COSTING $450.00. AS I ...

Aug 3, 2018 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BULBS WERE REPLACED EVERY TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE....

Aug 3, 2018 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BULBS WERE REPLACED EVERY TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE....

Aug 3, 2018 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BULBS WERE REPLACED EVERY TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE....

Aug 3, 2018 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BULBS WERE REPLACED EVERY TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE....

Jul 27, 2018 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

MY VEHICLE AS WELL AS MANY OTHER OTHERS FROM MODEL YEAR 2006 TO 2012 ARE EXPERIENCING ABS AND ESC FAILURES AT AN UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL. I AM PERSONALLY ON MY 4TH ABS UNIT WITH 77,890 MILES ON MY CAR. EACH TIME IT HAS COST ME ROUGHLY 2K TO REPLACE THIS UNIT AND THE LAST 2 HAVE FAILED WITHIN A YEAR. ...

Jul 27, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

MY VEHICLE AS WELL AS MANY OTHER OTHERS FROM MODEL YEAR 2006 TO 2012 ARE EXPERIENCING ABS AND ESC FAILURES AT AN UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL. I AM PERSONALLY ON MY 4TH ABS UNIT WITH 77,890 MILES ON MY CAR. EACH TIME IT HAS COST ME ROUGHLY 2K TO REPLACE THIS UNIT AND THE LAST 2 HAVE FAILED WITHIN A YEAR. ...

Jul 27, 2018 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

MY VEHICLE AS WELL AS MANY OTHER OTHERS FROM MODEL YEAR 2006 TO 2012 ARE EXPERIENCING ABS AND ESC FAILURES AT AN UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL. I AM PERSONALLY ON MY 4TH ABS UNIT WITH 77,890 MILES ON MY CAR. EACH TIME IT HAS COST ME ROUGHLY 2K TO REPLACE THIS UNIT AND THE LAST 2 HAVE FAILED WITHIN A YEAR. ...

Jul 27, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

MY VEHICLE AS WELL AS MANY OTHER OTHERS FROM MODEL YEAR 2006 TO 2012 ARE EXPERIENCING ABS AND ESC FAILURES AT AN UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL. I AM PERSONALLY ON MY 4TH ABS UNIT WITH 77,890 MILES ON MY CAR. EACH TIME IT HAS COST ME ROUGHLY 2K TO REPLACE THIS UNIT AND THE LAST 2 HAVE FAILED WITHIN A YEAR. ...

Jul 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 134,556 mi

ON JUNE 6TH, WHILE ROLLING UP TO AN INTERSECTION, THE GLOW PLUG SENSOR LIGHT FLASHED, AND THEN CAR STALLED. IT WOULDN'T START AGAIN. IT WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS THE MPH ON THE ROAD IS 50, AND THE CAR WAS NOT IN A GOOD POSITION TO BE MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TONS OF CARS PASSING VERY FAST AT ...

Jul 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 134,556 mi

ON JUNE 6TH, WHILE ROLLING UP TO AN INTERSECTION, THE GLOW PLUG SENSOR LIGHT FLASHED, AND THEN CAR STALLED. IT WOULDN'T START AGAIN. IT WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS THE MPH ON THE ROAD IS 50, AND THE CAR WAS NOT IN A GOOD POSITION TO BE MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TONS OF CARS PASSING VERY FAST AT ...

Jul 2, 2018 Power Train 244,100 mi

I HAVE THE 2010 JETTA TDI. THE MECHATRONICS UNIT HAS FAILED AND VW WILL NOT SELL PARTS FOR THIS TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IT IS FAULTY. THEIR WORDS BUT THEY ALSO WON'T RECALL THE TRANSMISSION EITHER. TRANSMISSION SHOPS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO BUY PARTS FOR THIS TRANSMISSION FOR OVER 4 MONTHS SO VW IS VERY ...

Jul 2, 2018 Power Train 244,100 mi

I HAVE THE 2010 JETTA TDI. THE MECHATRONICS UNIT HAS FAILED AND VW WILL NOT SELL PARTS FOR THIS TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IT IS FAULTY. THEIR WORDS BUT THEY ALSO WON'T RECALL THE TRANSMISSION EITHER. TRANSMISSION SHOPS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO BUY PARTS FOR THIS TRANSMISSION FOR OVER 4 MONTHS SO VW IS VERY ...

Jun 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 10 mi

THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN PARK ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL IF ON A HILL. THIS IS ONGOING

Jun 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 10 mi

THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN PARK ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL IF ON A HILL. THIS IS ONGOING

May 24, 2018 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

INDICATOR LIGHT ON FOR ABS

May 24, 2018 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

INDICATOR LIGHT ON FOR ABS

May 18, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AROUND 9 OR 10AM IT WAS CLEAR AND SUNNY. TRAFFIC WAS MODERATE I WAS GOING ABOUT 45MPH. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THERE BRAKES AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS AT LEAST 3 OR 4 MAYBE MORE CAR LENGTHS BEHIND THEM WHEN I SAW THEM BRAKE. I WASN'T WORR...

May 18, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AROUND 9 OR 10AM IT WAS CLEAR AND SUNNY. TRAFFIC WAS MODERATE I WAS GOING ABOUT 45MPH. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THERE BRAKES AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS AT LEAST 3 OR 4 MAYBE MORE CAR LENGTHS BEHIND THEM WHEN I SAW THEM BRAKE. I WASN'T WORR...

May 12, 2018 Engine 89,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IT WILL AT TIMES HESITATE AND STUMBLE SEVERELY TO THE POINT WHERE YOU WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR CODES NOTED WHEN SCANNED. PROBLEM STARTED RIGHT AFTER VW TDI EMISSIONS FIXES. VW DEALER CLAIMS NO CONNECTION.

May 12, 2018 Power Train 89,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IT WILL AT TIMES HESITATE AND STUMBLE SEVERELY TO THE POINT WHERE YOU WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR CODES NOTED WHEN SCANNED. PROBLEM STARTED RIGHT AFTER VW TDI EMISSIONS FIXES. VW DEALER CLAIMS NO CONNECTION.

May 12, 2018 Engine 89,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IT WILL AT TIMES HESITATE AND STUMBLE SEVERELY TO THE POINT WHERE YOU WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR CODES NOTED WHEN SCANNED. PROBLEM STARTED RIGHT AFTER VW TDI EMISSIONS FIXES. VW DEALER CLAIMS NO CONNECTION.

May 12, 2018 Power Train 89,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IT WILL AT TIMES HESITATE AND STUMBLE SEVERELY TO THE POINT WHERE YOU WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR CODES NOTED WHEN SCANNED. PROBLEM STARTED RIGHT AFTER VW TDI EMISSIONS FIXES. VW DEALER CLAIMS NO CONNECTION.

May 9, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

KEY CONSTANTLY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH AND CAN'T TURN VEHICLE OFF. VEHICLE REMAINS RUNNING WHILE KEY WONT TURN IN OFF POSITION. HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TERMINAL AND FUEL PUMP FUSE TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. KEY STILL REMAINS STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH.

May 9, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

KEY CONSTANTLY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH AND CAN'T TURN VEHICLE OFF. VEHICLE REMAINS RUNNING WHILE KEY WONT TURN IN OFF POSITION. HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TERMINAL AND FUEL PUMP FUSE TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. KEY STILL REMAINS STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH.

Apr 26, 2018 Unknown Or Other 157,000 mi

WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. IT HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR YEARS. A FEW YEARS AGO THE CAR ROLLED BACK INTO A DRIVEWAY WALL CAUSING SOME DAMAGE AFTER DEPARTING THE CAR.

Apr 26, 2018 Unknown Or Other 157,000 mi

WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. IT HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR YEARS. A FEW YEARS AGO THE CAR ROLLED BACK INTO A DRIVEWAY WALL CAUSING SOME DAMAGE AFTER DEPARTING THE CAR.

Apr 20, 2018 Unknown Or Other

MY CAR WAS STATIONARY. I PUT MY KEY INTO THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR AND AT FIRST IT WOULDN'T TURN BUT THEN IT DID AND STARTED. DROVE FROM WORK TO HOME AND THEN PUT THE CAR IN PARK. TRIED TO TURN THE CAR OFF BUT THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. CAR WAS STUCK ON AND RUNNING.

Apr 20, 2018 Unknown Or Other

MY CAR WAS STATIONARY. I PUT MY KEY INTO THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR AND AT FIRST IT WOULDN'T TURN BUT THEN IT DID AND STARTED. DROVE FROM WORK TO HOME AND THEN PUT THE CAR IN PARK. TRIED TO TURN THE CAR OFF BUT THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. CAR WAS STUCK ON AND RUNNING.

Apr 17, 2018 Power Train 148,000 mi

WHILE WILL DRIVING 70 MPH ON I-96, LEFT FRONT STRUT/COIL/DAMPENER FAILED , THE COIL SPRING BECAME PARTIALLY OFFSET AND SEPARATED LATERALLY FROM THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE COIL. THE PORTION OF THE COIL OFFSET BEGAN RUBBING ON THE FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL. FORTUNATELY, I WAS LOCATED 5-7 MILES FROM HOME...

Apr 17, 2018 Suspension 148,000 mi

WHILE WILL DRIVING 70 MPH ON I-96, LEFT FRONT STRUT/COIL/DAMPENER FAILED , THE COIL SPRING BECAME PARTIALLY OFFSET AND SEPARATED LATERALLY FROM THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE COIL. THE PORTION OF THE COIL OFFSET BEGAN RUBBING ON THE FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL. FORTUNATELY, I WAS LOCATED 5-7 MILES FROM HOME...

Apr 17, 2018 Power Train 148,000 mi

WHILE WILL DRIVING 70 MPH ON I-96, LEFT FRONT STRUT/COIL/DAMPENER FAILED , THE COIL SPRING BECAME PARTIALLY OFFSET AND SEPARATED LATERALLY FROM THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE COIL. THE PORTION OF THE COIL OFFSET BEGAN RUBBING ON THE FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL. FORTUNATELY, I WAS LOCATED 5-7 MILES FROM HOME...

Apr 17, 2018 Suspension 148,000 mi

WHILE WILL DRIVING 70 MPH ON I-96, LEFT FRONT STRUT/COIL/DAMPENER FAILED , THE COIL SPRING BECAME PARTIALLY OFFSET AND SEPARATED LATERALLY FROM THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE COIL. THE PORTION OF THE COIL OFFSET BEGAN RUBBING ON THE FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL. FORTUNATELY, I WAS LOCATED 5-7 MILES FROM HOME...

Apr 4, 2018 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED, FRONT OF VEHICLE DROPPED, DAMAGED TIRE,....SAFETY ISSUE, IMMEDIATELY HAD DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACED

Apr 4, 2018 Suspension 150,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED, FRONT OF VEHICLE DROPPED, DAMAGED TIRE,....SAFETY ISSUE, IMMEDIATELY HAD DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACED

Apr 4, 2018 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED, FRONT OF VEHICLE DROPPED, DAMAGED TIRE,....SAFETY ISSUE, IMMEDIATELY HAD DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACED

Apr 4, 2018 Suspension 150,000 mi

FRONT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED, FRONT OF VEHICLE DROPPED, DAMAGED TIRE,....SAFETY ISSUE, IMMEDIATELY HAD DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACED

Mar 14, 2018 Service Brakes 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CA...

Mar 14, 2018 Service Brakes 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CA...

Mar 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other 52,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2010 VW JETTA IN 2016 WITH 52000 MILES. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMITTION. I HAD IT DIAGNOSED BY VW DEALER IN JULY 2017

Mar 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other 52,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2010 VW JETTA IN 2016 WITH 52000 MILES. ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMITTION. I HAD IT DIAGNOSED BY VW DEALER IN JULY 2017

Mar 11, 2018 Electrical System 122,000 mi

THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING. HAD TO PULL RELAY TO STOP ENGINE. UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALER CHARGES $600-$800 TO REPAIR.

Mar 11, 2018 Electrical System 122,000 mi

THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING. HAD TO PULL RELAY TO STOP ENGINE. UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALER CHARGES $600-$800 TO REPAIR.

Mar 9, 2018 Power Train 108,000 mi

2.5 L APPROX. 108,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE DOES A HARD SHIFT FROM 2 TO 3RD GEAR THEN FROM 3RD TO 4TH. ALMOST LIKE A HARD RESISTANCE THEN BUCKS. HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED OR ON THE HIGHWAY.

Mar 9, 2018 Power Train 108,000 mi

2.5 L APPROX. 108,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE DOES A HARD SHIFT FROM 2 TO 3RD GEAR THEN FROM 3RD TO 4TH. ALMOST LIKE A HARD RESISTANCE THEN BUCKS. HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED OR ON THE HIGHWAY.

Mar 6, 2018 Service Brakes 77,912 mi

SUDDENLY ONE DAY I SAW ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ON , I TOOK THE CAR TO AUTHORIZED VOLKSWAGEN DEALER , AND THEY TOLD THAT ABS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST IS AROUND $3000. I SEARCHED IN INTERNET AND SAW VW IS REPLACING SOME DEFECTIVE ABS MODULE , I CONTACTED TO VW, USA AND THEY REFUSED TO DO SO AS M...

Mar 6, 2018 Service Brakes 77,912 mi

SUDDENLY ONE DAY I SAW ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ON , I TOOK THE CAR TO AUTHORIZED VOLKSWAGEN DEALER , AND THEY TOLD THAT ABS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST IS AROUND $3000. I SEARCHED IN INTERNET AND SAW VW IS REPLACING SOME DEFECTIVE ABS MODULE , I CONTACTED TO VW, USA AND THEY REFUSED TO DO SO AS M...

Feb 13, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

SECOND FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD. VW HAS ADMITTED TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT BUT ONLY EXTENDED WARRANTY. HAD THE MANIFOLD REPLACED AT 50,000 MILES ROUGHLY. UNIT FAILED AGAIN AT 150,000 MILES. I DONT BELIEVE THEY ORIGINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. VW IS PLACING HIGH COST ON OWNERS TO REPLACE AFTER 12...

Feb 13, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

SECOND FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD. VW HAS ADMITTED TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT BUT ONLY EXTENDED WARRANTY. HAD THE MANIFOLD REPLACED AT 50,000 MILES ROUGHLY. UNIT FAILED AGAIN AT 150,000 MILES. I DONT BELIEVE THEY ORIGINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. VW IS PLACING HIGH COST ON OWNERS TO REPLACE AFTER 12...

Feb 11, 2018 Electrical System 190,000 mi

THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, WHICH SEEMS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM. BUT IN ADDITION THE LIGHTS WERE MALFUNCTIONING FROM THAT POINT ON. 12 DIFFERENT ERROR WARNINGS APPEARED ON THE READOUT ABOUT DIFFERENT LIGHTS NOT WORKING. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND ALL OF THEM WERE OK, NOT BURNED. SEVERAL YEARS A...

Feb 11, 2018 Exterior Lighting 190,000 mi

THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, WHICH SEEMS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM. BUT IN ADDITION THE LIGHTS WERE MALFUNCTIONING FROM THAT POINT ON. 12 DIFFERENT ERROR WARNINGS APPEARED ON THE READOUT ABOUT DIFFERENT LIGHTS NOT WORKING. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND ALL OF THEM WERE OK, NOT BURNED. SEVERAL YEARS A...

Feb 11, 2018 Electrical System 190,000 mi

THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, WHICH SEEMS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM. BUT IN ADDITION THE LIGHTS WERE MALFUNCTIONING FROM THAT POINT ON. 12 DIFFERENT ERROR WARNINGS APPEARED ON THE READOUT ABOUT DIFFERENT LIGHTS NOT WORKING. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND ALL OF THEM WERE OK, NOT BURNED. SEVERAL YEARS A...

Feb 11, 2018 Exterior Lighting 190,000 mi

THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, WHICH SEEMS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM. BUT IN ADDITION THE LIGHTS WERE MALFUNCTIONING FROM THAT POINT ON. 12 DIFFERENT ERROR WARNINGS APPEARED ON THE READOUT ABOUT DIFFERENT LIGHTS NOT WORKING. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND ALL OF THEM WERE OK, NOT BURNED. SEVERAL YEARS A...

Jan 29, 2018 Electrical System 140,000 mi

THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IT WON'T TURN ON OR OFF.

Jan 29, 2018 Electrical System 140,000 mi

THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IT WON'T TURN ON OR OFF.

Dec 21, 2017 Electrical System 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN PROMPTED. LITHIA AUTO STORE (7063 SOUTH VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Dec 21, 2017 Electrical System 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN PROMPTED. LITHIA AUTO STORE (7063 SOUTH VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Dec 21, 2017 Electrical System 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN PROMPTED. LITHIA AUTO STORE (7063 SOUTH VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Dec 21, 2017 Electrical System 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN PROMPTED. LITHIA AUTO STORE (7063 SOUTH VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Nov 28, 2017 Electrical System

I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE BLINKERS, EMERGENCY FLASHERS, SUNROOF AND DOOR LOCKS COMING ON, NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ADJUSTING ALL ON THEIR OWN. NOW MY RADIO IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON ANY OF THIS ONLY WARRANTY EXTENSION IS ON THE SECONDARY AIR SENSOR. MOST HAPPENS VEHICLE IS ON OR ...

Nov 28, 2017 Electrical System

I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE BLINKERS, EMERGENCY FLASHERS, SUNROOF AND DOOR LOCKS COMING ON, NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ADJUSTING ALL ON THEIR OWN. NOW MY RADIO IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON ANY OF THIS ONLY WARRANTY EXTENSION IS ON THE SECONDARY AIR SENSOR. MOST HAPPENS VEHICLE IS ON OR ...

Oct 22, 2017 Electrical System 80,000 mi

NOT ABLE TO TURN KEY IN THE IGNITION. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO START CAR. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF.

Oct 22, 2017 Engine 80,000 mi

NOT ABLE TO TURN KEY IN THE IGNITION. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO START CAR. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF.

Oct 22, 2017 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

NOT ABLE TO TURN KEY IN THE IGNITION. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO START CAR. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF.

Oct 22, 2017 Electrical System 80,000 mi

NOT ABLE TO TURN KEY IN THE IGNITION. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO START CAR. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF.

Oct 22, 2017 Engine 80,000 mi

NOT ABLE TO TURN KEY IN THE IGNITION. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO START CAR. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF.

Oct 22, 2017 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

NOT ABLE TO TURN KEY IN THE IGNITION. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO START CAR. SOMETIMES NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF.

Oct 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 55,000 mi

ENGINE STALLS OUT AS IF IT IS GETTING NO FUEL. IT HAPPENS WHEN IT IS STATIONARY, IN MOTION AND ON CITY STREETS ON OCCASIONS AND VERY DANGEROUS. SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FUEL PUMP.

Oct 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 55,000 mi

ENGINE STALLS OUT AS IF IT IS GETTING NO FUEL. IT HAPPENS WHEN IT IS STATIONARY, IN MOTION AND ON CITY STREETS ON OCCASIONS AND VERY DANGEROUS. SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FUEL PUMP.

Oct 3, 2017 Electrical System 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. AFTER OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VOLKSWAGEN PRINCETON (902 STATE RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Oct 3, 2017 Electrical System 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. AFTER OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VOLKSWAGEN PRINCETON (902 STATE RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Sep 29, 2017 Electrical System 59,000 mi

THE RADIO/BLUETOOTH/CD PLAYER COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING WHEN THE IGNITION TURNED ON. IT HAD WORKED THE PREVIOUS DAY. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. IT IS NOT THE FUSE. IT NEEDS A COMPLETE NEW RADIO SYSTEM. I CALLED THE DEALER, BUT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE TOTAL WOULD BE $800+. AFTER ...

Sep 29, 2017 Electrical System 59,000 mi

THE RADIO/BLUETOOTH/CD PLAYER COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING WHEN THE IGNITION TURNED ON. IT HAD WORKED THE PREVIOUS DAY. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. IT IS NOT THE FUSE. IT NEEDS A COMPLETE NEW RADIO SYSTEM. I CALLED THE DEALER, BUT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE TOTAL WOULD BE $800+. AFTER ...

Sep 20, 2017 Air Bags 97,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR INADVERTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED VOLKSWAGEN OF PA...

Sep 20, 2017 Air Bags 97,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR INADVERTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED VOLKSWAGEN OF PA...

Sep 11, 2017 Power Train 81,700 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. GOT CAR CHECKED AND NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION MODULE. DID RESEARCH OF THIS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR AND IT'S AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR. IF THIS ISSUE ISN'T TAKEN CARE OF IT WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE...

Sep 11, 2017 Power Train 81,700 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. GOT CAR CHECKED AND NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION MODULE. DID RESEARCH OF THIS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR AND IT'S AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR. IF THIS ISSUE ISN'T TAKEN CARE OF IT WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE...

Sep 7, 2017 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NC CAMPING. MY JETTA WAS WORKING PERFECTLY FINE. I WENT TO START IT THE NEXT DAY AND THE RADIO WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. THE JETTA IS NOT VERY OLD. ALSO, THE BACK LEFT BREAK LIGHT AND FRONT RIGHT HEADLIGHT WAS NOT WORKING. THE BREAKLIGHT AND THE HEADLIGHT STARTE...

Sep 7, 2017 Electrical System

THE LIGHTS ARE ALL CROSSED. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS WEAKER ON THE DRIVER MIRROR. THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS SEEMED TO BE CROSSED. YOU TURN ONE OFF AND THE PASSENGER LIGHTS IN BACK COME ON. THE BLUETOOTH STOPPED WORKING. IT IS LIKE IT HAS A SHIRT IN IT. THIS IS WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS STATIONARY IN CAR PO...

Sep 7, 2017 Power Train

THE LIGHTS ARE ALL CROSSED. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS WEAKER ON THE DRIVER MIRROR. THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS SEEMED TO BE CROSSED. YOU TURN ONE OFF AND THE PASSENGER LIGHTS IN BACK COME ON. THE BLUETOOTH STOPPED WORKING. IT IS LIKE IT HAS A SHIRT IN IT. THIS IS WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS STATIONARY IN CAR PO...

Sep 7, 2017 Exterior Lighting

THE LIGHTS ARE ALL CROSSED. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS WEAKER ON THE DRIVER MIRROR. THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS SEEMED TO BE CROSSED. YOU TURN ONE OFF AND THE PASSENGER LIGHTS IN BACK COME ON. THE BLUETOOTH STOPPED WORKING. IT IS LIKE IT HAS A SHIRT IN IT. THIS IS WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS STATIONARY IN CAR PO...

Sep 7, 2017 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NC CAMPING. MY JETTA WAS WORKING PERFECTLY FINE. I WENT TO START IT THE NEXT DAY AND THE RADIO WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. THE JETTA IS NOT VERY OLD. ALSO, THE BACK LEFT BREAK LIGHT AND FRONT RIGHT HEADLIGHT WAS NOT WORKING. THE BREAKLIGHT AND THE HEADLIGHT STARTE...

Sep 7, 2017 Electrical System

THE LIGHTS ARE ALL CROSSED. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS WEAKER ON THE DRIVER MIRROR. THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS SEEMED TO BE CROSSED. YOU TURN ONE OFF AND THE PASSENGER LIGHTS IN BACK COME ON. THE BLUETOOTH STOPPED WORKING. IT IS LIKE IT HAS A SHIRT IN IT. THIS IS WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS STATIONARY IN CAR PO...

Sep 7, 2017 Power Train

THE LIGHTS ARE ALL CROSSED. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS WEAKER ON THE DRIVER MIRROR. THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS SEEMED TO BE CROSSED. YOU TURN ONE OFF AND THE PASSENGER LIGHTS IN BACK COME ON. THE BLUETOOTH STOPPED WORKING. IT IS LIKE IT HAS A SHIRT IN IT. THIS IS WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS STATIONARY IN CAR PO...

Sep 7, 2017 Exterior Lighting

THE LIGHTS ARE ALL CROSSED. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS WEAKER ON THE DRIVER MIRROR. THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS SEEMED TO BE CROSSED. YOU TURN ONE OFF AND THE PASSENGER LIGHTS IN BACK COME ON. THE BLUETOOTH STOPPED WORKING. IT IS LIKE IT HAS A SHIRT IN IT. THIS IS WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS STATIONARY IN CAR PO...

Aug 31, 2017 Structure 67,000 mi

THE HEADLINER WAS SEPARATING FROM THE INSIDE ROOF OF THE CAR. IT WAS STARTING TO HANG DOWN. ALSO THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL WAS COMING APART AND STARTING TO DISINTEGRATE. BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED. VOLKSWAGON SAID OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY CAN DO,NOTHING DESPITE MULTIPLE ONLINE COMPLAINTS OF SAME ISSUE...

Aug 31, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 96,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY THE CAR WILL STALL AND SURGE CREATING A JOLT AT VARIABLE SPEEDS BUT ALWAYS WHILE IN MOTION. USUALLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM IDLE BUT SOMETIMES DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING.

Aug 31, 2017 Structure 67,000 mi

THE HEADLINER WAS SEPARATING FROM THE INSIDE ROOF OF THE CAR. IT WAS STARTING TO HANG DOWN. ALSO THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL WAS COMING APART AND STARTING TO DISINTEGRATE. BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED. VOLKSWAGON SAID OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY CAN DO,NOTHING DESPITE MULTIPLE ONLINE COMPLAINTS OF SAME ISSUE...

Aug 31, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 96,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY THE CAR WILL STALL AND SURGE CREATING A JOLT AT VARIABLE SPEEDS BUT ALWAYS WHILE IN MOTION. USUALLY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM IDLE BUT SOMETIMES DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING.

Aug 29, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 190,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION ON A STATE HIGHWAY BUT COASTING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. CLUTCH PEDAL WAS FULLY DEPRESSED. HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES BETWEEN JULY 1, 2017 AND AUGUST 29, 2017. THIS VEHICLE IS A DIESEL. FUEL PUMP MIGHT BE LOOSING POWER. WEATHER WAS DRY. AIR AND FUEL FILTERS ARE N...

Aug 29, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 190,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION ON A STATE HIGHWAY BUT COASTING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. CLUTCH PEDAL WAS FULLY DEPRESSED. HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES BETWEEN JULY 1, 2017 AND AUGUST 29, 2017. THIS VEHICLE IS A DIESEL. FUEL PUMP MIGHT BE LOOSING POWER. WEATHER WAS DRY. AIR AND FUEL FILTERS ARE N...

Aug 27, 2017 Service Brakes 119,156 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT ON, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON AND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHING NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN # 16V913000 BRAKE ARE ACTING SPORADIC, PULSATING WHEN TRYING TO STOP. CITY DRIVING DOES NOT FELL SAFE. VW SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED AND IT IS THE EXACT MODEL IN THE BULLETIN REFERENCED ABOV...

Aug 27, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 119,156 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT ON, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON AND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHING NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN # 16V913000 BRAKE ARE ACTING SPORADIC, PULSATING WHEN TRYING TO STOP. CITY DRIVING DOES NOT FELL SAFE. VW SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED AND IT IS THE EXACT MODEL IN THE BULLETIN REFERENCED ABOV...

Aug 27, 2017 Service Brakes 119,156 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT ON, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON AND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHING NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN # 16V913000 BRAKE ARE ACTING SPORADIC, PULSATING WHEN TRYING TO STOP. CITY DRIVING DOES NOT FELL SAFE. VW SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED AND IT IS THE EXACT MODEL IN THE BULLETIN REFERENCED ABOV...

Aug 27, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 119,156 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT ON, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON AND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHING NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN # 16V913000 BRAKE ARE ACTING SPORADIC, PULSATING WHEN TRYING TO STOP. CITY DRIVING DOES NOT FELL SAFE. VW SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED AND IT IS THE EXACT MODEL IN THE BULLETIN REFERENCED ABOV...

Aug 1, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 95,000 mi

LATERAL SPACING BETWEEN ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL TOO NARROW. THIS SITUATION CAUSES THE DRIVER TO PUSH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN REQUIRING BRAKING. ON AT LEAST ONE OCCASION THIS CAUSED ME TO IMPACT A STATIONARY VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT IS AGGREVATED WH...

Aug 1, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 95,000 mi

LATERAL SPACING BETWEEN ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL TOO NARROW. THIS SITUATION CAUSES THE DRIVER TO PUSH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN REQUIRING BRAKING. ON AT LEAST ONE OCCASION THIS CAUSED ME TO IMPACT A STATIONARY VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT IS AGGREVATED WH...

Jul 31, 2017 Engine 50,500 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FOR GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES, THERE WAS ONSET OF STRONG RAIN CONDITIONS AT ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING TIME -- THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WAS LOST. SYMPTOMS OF DOWNSHIFTING WERE NOTED JUST PRIOR TO ONSET OF ISSUE. DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR RES...

Jul 31, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 50,500 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FOR GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES, THERE WAS ONSET OF STRONG RAIN CONDITIONS AT ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING TIME -- THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WAS LOST. SYMPTOMS OF DOWNSHIFTING WERE NOTED JUST PRIOR TO ONSET OF ISSUE. DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR RES...

Jul 31, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 50,500 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FOR GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES, THERE WAS ONSET OF STRONG RAIN CONDITIONS AT ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING TIME -- THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WAS LOST. SYMPTOMS OF DOWNSHIFTING WERE NOTED JUST PRIOR TO ONSET OF ISSUE. DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR RES...

Jul 31, 2017 Engine 50,500 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FOR GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES, THERE WAS ONSET OF STRONG RAIN CONDITIONS AT ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING TIME -- THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WAS LOST. SYMPTOMS OF DOWNSHIFTING WERE NOTED JUST PRIOR TO ONSET OF ISSUE. DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR RES...

Jul 31, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 50,500 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FOR GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES, THERE WAS ONSET OF STRONG RAIN CONDITIONS AT ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING TIME -- THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WAS LOST. SYMPTOMS OF DOWNSHIFTING WERE NOTED JUST PRIOR TO ONSET OF ISSUE. DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR RES...

Jul 31, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 50,500 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FOR GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES, THERE WAS ONSET OF STRONG RAIN CONDITIONS AT ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING TIME -- THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WAS LOST. SYMPTOMS OF DOWNSHIFTING WERE NOTED JUST PRIOR TO ONSET OF ISSUE. DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR RES...

Jul 26, 2017 Electrical System 610,000 mi

"KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE." I GOT HOME FROM RUNNING ERRANDS. PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND COULD NOT TURN CAR OFF. KEY WAS STUCK

Jul 26, 2017 Electrical System 610,000 mi

"KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE." I GOT HOME FROM RUNNING ERRANDS. PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND COULD NOT TURN CAR OFF. KEY WAS STUCK

Jul 15, 2017 Service Brakes

THE ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT OF CONTROL, ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WHERE ON. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION! THERE IS A LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN NEAR MY HOUSE AND THIS PEOPLE SUGGEST ME TO CHANGE THE ENTIRE ABS PUMP, VACUUM PUMP AND THEY GOT THE NERVE TO CHA...

Jul 15, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

THE ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT OF CONTROL, ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WHERE ON. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION! THERE IS A LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN NEAR MY HOUSE AND THIS PEOPLE SUGGEST ME TO CHANGE THE ENTIRE ABS PUMP, VACUUM PUMP AND THEY GOT THE NERVE TO CHA...

Jul 15, 2017 Electrical System

THE ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT OF CONTROL, ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WHERE ON. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION! THERE IS A LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN NEAR MY HOUSE AND THIS PEOPLE SUGGEST ME TO CHANGE THE ENTIRE ABS PUMP, VACUUM PUMP AND THEY GOT THE NERVE TO CHA...

Jul 15, 2017 Service Brakes

THE ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT OF CONTROL, ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WHERE ON. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION! THERE IS A LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN NEAR MY HOUSE AND THIS PEOPLE SUGGEST ME TO CHANGE THE ENTIRE ABS PUMP, VACUUM PUMP AND THEY GOT THE NERVE TO CHA...

Jul 15, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

THE ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT OF CONTROL, ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WHERE ON. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION! THERE IS A LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN NEAR MY HOUSE AND THIS PEOPLE SUGGEST ME TO CHANGE THE ENTIRE ABS PUMP, VACUUM PUMP AND THEY GOT THE NERVE TO CHA...

Jul 15, 2017 Electrical System

THE ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT OF CONTROL, ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WHERE ON. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION! THERE IS A LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN NEAR MY HOUSE AND THIS PEOPLE SUGGEST ME TO CHANGE THE ENTIRE ABS PUMP, VACUUM PUMP AND THEY GOT THE NERVE TO CHA...

Jul 8, 2017 Power Train 104,000 mi

WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL AND THE CAR ROLLS UNPOWERED TO A STOP. IF THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED TO "PARK" TO RESTART THE ENGINE IT IS THEN IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF "PARK" INTO NEUTRAL OR ANY OTHER GEAR. WHENEVER THIS IS ...

Jul 8, 2017 Power Train 104,000 mi

WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL AND THE CAR ROLLS UNPOWERED TO A STOP. IF THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED TO "PARK" TO RESTART THE ENGINE IT IS THEN IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF "PARK" INTO NEUTRAL OR ANY OTHER GEAR. WHENEVER THIS IS ...

Jul 5, 2017 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATE...

Jul 5, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATE...

Jul 5, 2017 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATE...

Jul 5, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATE...

Jun 28, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 72,950 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE KEY FOB AND MANUAL KEYS WERE ONLY LOCKING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND NOT THE OTHER DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE BOMMARITO VOLKSWAGEN DEA...

Jun 28, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 72,950 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE KEY FOB AND MANUAL KEYS WERE ONLY LOCKING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND NOT THE OTHER DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE BOMMARITO VOLKSWAGEN DEA...

Jun 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 154,000 mi

WE HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF THE WELL KNOWN LONG STANDING IGNITION KEY STUCK ISSUE ON THESE VEHICLES. SHE STALLED THE CAR IN THE INTERSECTION THEN TRIED TO RESTART BUT THE KEY WAS STUCK. FORTUNATELY A COUPLE NICE GUYS HELPED HER PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD AND I WAS LATER ABLE TO GET THE KEY TO TURN AND GET THE...

Jun 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 154,000 mi

WE HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF THE WELL KNOWN LONG STANDING IGNITION KEY STUCK ISSUE ON THESE VEHICLES. SHE STALLED THE CAR IN THE INTERSECTION THEN TRIED TO RESTART BUT THE KEY WAS STUCK. FORTUNATELY A COUPLE NICE GUYS HELPED HER PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD AND I WAS LATER ABLE TO GET THE KEY TO TURN AND GET THE...

Jun 22, 2017 Electrical System

MY KEY HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO TURN IN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR RECENTLY. YESTERDAY I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THE CAR STARTED. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO TURN OFF THE CAR. NO MATTER WHAT I CAN NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I ONLY GOT THE MOTOR TO SHUT OFF BECAUSE MY ...

Jun 22, 2017 Engine

MY KEY HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO TURN IN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR RECENTLY. YESTERDAY I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THE CAR STARTED. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO TURN OFF THE CAR. NO MATTER WHAT I CAN NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I ONLY GOT THE MOTOR TO SHUT OFF BECAUSE MY ...

Jun 22, 2017 Electrical System

MY KEY HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO TURN IN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR RECENTLY. YESTERDAY I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THE CAR STARTED. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO TURN OFF THE CAR. NO MATTER WHAT I CAN NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I ONLY GOT THE MOTOR TO SHUT OFF BECAUSE MY ...

Jun 22, 2017 Engine

MY KEY HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO TURN IN THE IGNITION TO START THE CAR RECENTLY. YESTERDAY I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THE CAR STARTED. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO TURN OFF THE CAR. NO MATTER WHAT I CAN NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I ONLY GOT THE MOTOR TO SHUT OFF BECAUSE MY ...

Jun 14, 2017 Service Brakes 56,567 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAS BEEN DRIVING HER 2010 JETTA SINCE JUNE 2010 (PURCHASED NEW). UNTIL THE END OF 2016 SHE COMPLAINED THAT HER CAR STARTED RUNNING UNSMOOTH, JERKY, THE VSC WARNING LIGHT ON/OFF RANDOMLY, UNABLE TO GO FASTER THAN 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHILE THE CAR WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND THE ENGINE RE...

Jun 14, 2017 Service Brakes 56,567 mi

MY DAUGHTER HAS BEEN DRIVING HER 2010 JETTA SINCE JUNE 2010 (PURCHASED NEW). UNTIL THE END OF 2016 SHE COMPLAINED THAT HER CAR STARTED RUNNING UNSMOOTH, JERKY, THE VSC WARNING LIGHT ON/OFF RANDOMLY, UNABLE TO GO FASTER THAN 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHILE THE CAR WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND THE ENGINE RE...

Jun 11, 2017 Electrical System 33,000 mi

AS WITH MOST OTHER 2010 VW JETTA OWNERS, MY PREMIUM 8 TOUCH SCREEN RADIO (SN: VWZ4Z7J3024044) STOPPED WORKING, NO WARNING OR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I HAVE BEEN TAKING A GREAT CARE OF MY JETTA WHICH HAS VERY LOW MILES (33K) AND I NEVER HAVE HAD A RADIO FAIL IN ANY MY PREVIOUS CAR...

Jun 11, 2017 Electrical System 33,000 mi

AS WITH MOST OTHER 2010 VW JETTA OWNERS, MY PREMIUM 8 TOUCH SCREEN RADIO (SN: VWZ4Z7J3024044) STOPPED WORKING, NO WARNING OR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I HAVE BEEN TAKING A GREAT CARE OF MY JETTA WHICH HAS VERY LOW MILES (33K) AND I NEVER HAVE HAD A RADIO FAIL IN ANY MY PREVIOUS CAR...

Jun 7, 2017 Engine Fire 140,000 mi

ENGINE OF MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE AFTER A SHORT DRIVE, LUCKILY MY DAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO PULL IT ON OUR DRIVE WAY AND MOVE AWAY SAFELY BEFORE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. WE HAD TO CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PUT OFF THE FIRE.

Jun 7, 2017 Engine Fire 140,000 mi

ENGINE OF MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE AFTER A SHORT DRIVE, LUCKILY MY DAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO PULL IT ON OUR DRIVE WAY AND MOVE AWAY SAFELY BEFORE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. WE HAD TO CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PUT OFF THE FIRE.

Jun 6, 2017 Service Brakes 129,000 mi

BRAKES WILL LOCK AT TIMES. PEDAL WILL GO TO FLOOR AT TIMES. RECALL ISSUED FOR OTHER JETTAS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS, WHY NOT MINE?

Jun 6, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 129,000 mi

BRAKES WILL LOCK AT TIMES. PEDAL WILL GO TO FLOOR AT TIMES. RECALL ISSUED FOR OTHER JETTAS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS, WHY NOT MINE?

Jun 6, 2017 Service Brakes 129,000 mi

BRAKES WILL LOCK AT TIMES. PEDAL WILL GO TO FLOOR AT TIMES. RECALL ISSUED FOR OTHER JETTAS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS, WHY NOT MINE?

Jun 6, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 129,000 mi

BRAKES WILL LOCK AT TIMES. PEDAL WILL GO TO FLOOR AT TIMES. RECALL ISSUED FOR OTHER JETTAS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS, WHY NOT MINE?

May 31, 2017 Air Bags 15,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE AIR BAG AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

May 31, 2017 Service Brakes 15,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE AIR BAG AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

May 31, 2017 Electrical System 15,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE AIR BAG AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

May 31, 2017 Air Bags 15,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE AIR BAG AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

May 31, 2017 Service Brakes 15,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE AIR BAG AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

May 31, 2017 Electrical System 15,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE AIR BAG AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

May 13, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON A VERY BUSY INTERSTATE MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY MY CAR STUTTERING AND SHUTTING OFF IMMEDIATELY. AFTER NEING TOWED TO THE DEALER, I WAS INFORMED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR ISSUES WI...

May 13, 2017 Engine 119,268 mi

IGNITION SYSTEM KEEPS FAILING. CAR KEYS GET STUCK AND CAR WON'T TURN OFF AND HAVING A HARD TIME TUNING THE KEY TO START THE CAR. EACH TIME THE CAR IS PARKED AND THE STEERING LOCK IS DISENGAGED.

May 13, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 119,268 mi

IGNITION SYSTEM KEEPS FAILING. CAR KEYS GET STUCK AND CAR WON'T TURN OFF AND HAVING A HARD TIME TUNING THE KEY TO START THE CAR. EACH TIME THE CAR IS PARKED AND THE STEERING LOCK IS DISENGAGED.

May 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other 119,268 mi

IGNITION SYSTEM KEEPS FAILING. CAR KEYS GET STUCK AND CAR WON'T TURN OFF AND HAVING A HARD TIME TUNING THE KEY TO START THE CAR. EACH TIME THE CAR IS PARKED AND THE STEERING LOCK IS DISENGAGED.

May 13, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON A VERY BUSY INTERSTATE MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY MY CAR STUTTERING AND SHUTTING OFF IMMEDIATELY. AFTER NEING TOWED TO THE DEALER, I WAS INFORMED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR ISSUES WI...

May 13, 2017 Engine 119,268 mi

IGNITION SYSTEM KEEPS FAILING. CAR KEYS GET STUCK AND CAR WON'T TURN OFF AND HAVING A HARD TIME TUNING THE KEY TO START THE CAR. EACH TIME THE CAR IS PARKED AND THE STEERING LOCK IS DISENGAGED.

May 13, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 119,268 mi

IGNITION SYSTEM KEEPS FAILING. CAR KEYS GET STUCK AND CAR WON'T TURN OFF AND HAVING A HARD TIME TUNING THE KEY TO START THE CAR. EACH TIME THE CAR IS PARKED AND THE STEERING LOCK IS DISENGAGED.

May 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other 119,268 mi

IGNITION SYSTEM KEEPS FAILING. CAR KEYS GET STUCK AND CAR WON'T TURN OFF AND HAVING A HARD TIME TUNING THE KEY TO START THE CAR. EACH TIME THE CAR IS PARKED AND THE STEERING LOCK IS DISENGAGED.

May 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 126,000 mi

CAR SUDDENLY UNABLE TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 30 MPH. CAR GENTLY DRIVEN TO DEALERSHIP WHERE CAR DIED AND WAS UNABLE TO START. DEALERSHIP HAS INVESTIGATED AND FOUND METAL SHARDS FROM FUEL FILTER HAVE MIGRATED THROUGHOUT THE FUEL SYSTEM. COST OF REPAIR $5400. CAR IS PART OF VW BUYBACK PROGRAM. DEALER...

May 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 126,000 mi

CAR SUDDENLY UNABLE TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 30 MPH. CAR GENTLY DRIVEN TO DEALERSHIP WHERE CAR DIED AND WAS UNABLE TO START. DEALERSHIP HAS INVESTIGATED AND FOUND METAL SHARDS FROM FUEL FILTER HAVE MIGRATED THROUGHOUT THE FUEL SYSTEM. COST OF REPAIR $5400. CAR IS PART OF VW BUYBACK PROGRAM. DEALER...

May 7, 2017 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

2010 VW JETTA WITH 73K MILES EXPERIENCEING ISSUES WITH THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND ABS SYSTEM. WHILE IN THE CAR IS IN MOTION, ENGAGEMENT OF THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN BRAKES ARE HIT, CAR VIOLENTLY PULLS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT OUT OF LANE BEYOND THE DRIVERS CONTROL. ...

May 7, 2017 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

2010 VW JETTA WITH 73K MILES EXPERIENCEING ISSUES WITH THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND ABS SYSTEM. WHILE IN THE CAR IS IN MOTION, ENGAGEMENT OF THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN BRAKES ARE HIT, CAR VIOLENTLY PULLS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT OUT OF LANE BEYOND THE DRIVERS CONTROL. ...

Apr 28, 2017 Air Bags Crash 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 10 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, BUT THEY DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE BODY SHOP AT AN INDEPENDE...

Apr 28, 2017 Air Bags Crash 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 10 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, BUT THEY DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE BODY SHOP AT AN INDEPENDE...

Apr 24, 2017 Service Brakes 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS SENSOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTS...

Apr 24, 2017 Exterior Lighting 97,000 mi

PASSAGE SIDE HIGH AND LOW BEAM , DRIVERSIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT, DRIVERSIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT, REVERSE LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALL STOPPED WORKING CHANGED ALL BULBS STILL DIDN'T WORK PULLED F16 FUSE FUSE IS BURNT AND MELTED THE FUSE PORT. VW STATED IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED EVEN THOU IT WAS RECALLED FO...

Apr 24, 2017 Service Brakes 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS SENSOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTS...

Apr 24, 2017 Exterior Lighting 97,000 mi

PASSAGE SIDE HIGH AND LOW BEAM , DRIVERSIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT, DRIVERSIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT, REVERSE LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALL STOPPED WORKING CHANGED ALL BULBS STILL DIDN'T WORK PULLED F16 FUSE FUSE IS BURNT AND MELTED THE FUSE PORT. VW STATED IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED EVEN THOU IT WAS RECALLED FO...

Apr 18, 2017 Engine 61,000 mi

THE GAS ENGINE CAR STALLS OUT WHEN STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.I TURN IGNITION OFF THEN START THE CAR AGAIN AND GO ON TO MY WAY TO THE NEXT STALL. IT IS NOT BAD GAS AND MECHANICS AND DEALERSHIPS ARE STILL GUESSING WHAT WRONG.

Apr 18, 2017 Engine 61,000 mi

THE GAS ENGINE CAR STALLS OUT WHEN STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.I TURN IGNITION OFF THEN START THE CAR AGAIN AND GO ON TO MY WAY TO THE NEXT STALL. IT IS NOT BAD GAS AND MECHANICS AND DEALERSHIPS ARE STILL GUESSING WHAT WRONG.

Mar 17, 2017 Suspension

JANUARY 10,2017 HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING BROKEN INTO 3 PIECES. LEFT REAR CRACKED. BOTH REPLACE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY W/$100.00 DEDUCT. CAR HAD 77,695 MILES. MARCH 13, 2017 CAR TOWED DUE TO LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY W/$100. DEDUCT. I HA...

Mar 17, 2017 Suspension

JANUARY 10,2017 HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING BROKEN INTO 3 PIECES. LEFT REAR CRACKED. BOTH REPLACE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY W/$100.00 DEDUCT. CAR HAD 77,695 MILES. MARCH 13, 2017 CAR TOWED DUE TO LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY W/$100. DEDUCT. I HA...

Mar 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OFF. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED.

Mar 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OFF. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED.

Feb 15, 2017 Engine 88,000 mi

DIESEL FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGING UP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $7,000.00.

Feb 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 88,000 mi

DIESEL FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGING UP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $7,000.00.

Feb 15, 2017 Engine 88,000 mi

DIESEL FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGING UP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $7,000.00.

Feb 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 88,000 mi

DIESEL FUEL FILTER IS CLOGGING UP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $7,000.00.

Jan 23, 2017 Electrical System 113,000 mi

AS WITH MOST OTHER 2010 VW JETTA OWNERS, MY RADIO HAS GONE OUT NOT ONCE BUT NOW TWICE. THERE IS AN ELECTRILCAL PROBLEM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF HTE CAR BECAUSE NOT ONLY DOES THIS HAPPEN BUT MY HEAD LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS BURN OUT AT A MIND BLOWING RATE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MANY REASONS, MOST BE...

Jan 23, 2017 Electrical System 113,000 mi

AS WITH MOST OTHER 2010 VW JETTA OWNERS, MY RADIO HAS GONE OUT NOT ONCE BUT NOW TWICE. THERE IS AN ELECTRILCAL PROBLEM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF HTE CAR BECAUSE NOT ONLY DOES THIS HAPPEN BUT MY HEAD LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS BURN OUT AT A MIND BLOWING RATE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MANY REASONS, MOST BE...

Jan 19, 2017 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK FROM THE MOTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE, THE DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAMS SHORTED SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE SKID WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE TRACTION WAS POOR AND THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING WERE LO...

Jan 19, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK FROM THE MOTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE, THE DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAMS SHORTED SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE SKID WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE TRACTION WAS POOR AND THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING WERE LO...

Jan 19, 2017 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK FROM THE MOTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE, THE DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAMS SHORTED SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE SKID WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE TRACTION WAS POOR AND THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING WERE LO...

Jan 19, 2017 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK FROM THE MOTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE, THE DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAMS SHORTED SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE SKID WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE TRACTION WAS POOR AND THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING WERE LO...

Jan 19, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK FROM THE MOTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE, THE DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAMS SHORTED SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE SKID WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE TRACTION WAS POOR AND THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING WERE LO...

Jan 19, 2017 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK FROM THE MOTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENGINE, THE DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAMS SHORTED SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE SKID WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE TRACTION WAS POOR AND THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING WERE LO...

Jan 7, 2017 Structure 51,000 mi

WATER INFILTRATION: THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT WON AGAINST VW FOR WATER INFILTRATION FOR MODEL YEARS THROUGH 2009, WHICH FILED BEFORE THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. MINE IS A 2010, BUT MANUFACTURED IN 2009. I NOW HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, BUT HAVEN'T FOUND ANY EVIDENCE A NEW CLASS ACTION ...

Jan 7, 2017 Structure 51,000 mi

WATER INFILTRATION: THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT WON AGAINST VW FOR WATER INFILTRATION FOR MODEL YEARS THROUGH 2009, WHICH FILED BEFORE THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. MINE IS A 2010, BUT MANUFACTURED IN 2009. I NOW HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, BUT HAVEN'T FOUND ANY EVIDENCE A NEW CLASS ACTION ...

Jan 2, 2017 Electrical System 103,440 mi

WHILE RECENTLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE GEAR INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO FLASH AND THEN DISAPPEARED, NO LONGER REVEALING WHAT GEAR THE CAR WAS IN WHILE IN FORWARD MOTION, AND CAR BEGAN TO LOSE MOMENTUM WHILE DRIVING AND BEGAN SOUNDING AND MOVING AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL....

Jan 2, 2017 Power Train 103,440 mi

WHILE RECENTLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE GEAR INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO FLASH AND THEN DISAPPEARED, NO LONGER REVEALING WHAT GEAR THE CAR WAS IN WHILE IN FORWARD MOTION, AND CAR BEGAN TO LOSE MOMENTUM WHILE DRIVING AND BEGAN SOUNDING AND MOVING AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL....

Jan 2, 2017 Electrical System 103,440 mi

WHILE RECENTLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE GEAR INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO FLASH AND THEN DISAPPEARED, NO LONGER REVEALING WHAT GEAR THE CAR WAS IN WHILE IN FORWARD MOTION, AND CAR BEGAN TO LOSE MOMENTUM WHILE DRIVING AND BEGAN SOUNDING AND MOVING AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL....

Jan 2, 2017 Power Train 103,440 mi

WHILE RECENTLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE GEAR INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO FLASH AND THEN DISAPPEARED, NO LONGER REVEALING WHAT GEAR THE CAR WAS IN WHILE IN FORWARD MOTION, AND CAR BEGAN TO LOSE MOMENTUM WHILE DRIVING AND BEGAN SOUNDING AND MOVING AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL....

Dec 27, 2016 Electrical System 156,000 mi

I AM UNABLE TO CARRY REAR PASSENGERS (ADULTS OR KIDS) AS THE REAR DOOR DO NOT OPERATE CONSISTENTLY.I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. DEALER WANTS A LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO REPLACE TWO REAR WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE ELECTRONIC DOOR ACTUATORS. THIS SEEMS TO BE IMPROPER LACK IN THE WIRING HA...

Dec 27, 2016 Electrical System 156,000 mi

OUT OF THE BLUE THE PREMIUM 8 TOUCH SCREEN RADIO STOPPED WORKING, NO WARNING OR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK THE RADIO FUSES AND NOTHING WAS BLOWN OR NEEDED REPAIR. EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES ON VW FORUMS. EVEN THOUGH THIS A...

Dec 27, 2016 Electrical System 156,000 mi

I AM UNABLE TO CARRY REAR PASSENGERS (ADULTS OR KIDS) AS THE REAR DOOR DO NOT OPERATE CONSISTENTLY.I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. DEALER WANTS A LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO REPLACE TWO REAR WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE ELECTRONIC DOOR ACTUATORS. THIS SEEMS TO BE IMPROPER LACK IN THE WIRING HA...

Dec 27, 2016 Electrical System 156,000 mi

OUT OF THE BLUE THE PREMIUM 8 TOUCH SCREEN RADIO STOPPED WORKING, NO WARNING OR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK THE RADIO FUSES AND NOTHING WAS BLOWN OR NEEDED REPAIR. EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES ON VW FORUMS. EVEN THOUGH THIS A...

Dec 19, 2016 Electrical System

THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. THE CAR WAS STOPPED AND IN PARK. I HAD TO BRING THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY ONLY OPTION TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE IGNITION COMPONENT.

Dec 19, 2016 Power Train

THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. THE CAR WAS STOPPED AND IN PARK. I HAD TO BRING THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY ONLY OPTION TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE IGNITION COMPONENT.

Dec 19, 2016 Electrical System

THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. THE CAR WAS STOPPED AND IN PARK. I HAD TO BRING THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY ONLY OPTION TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE IGNITION COMPONENT.

Dec 19, 2016 Power Train

THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. THE CAR WAS STOPPED AND IN PARK. I HAD TO BRING THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY ONLY OPTION TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE IGNITION COMPONENT.

Dec 8, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

REAR ELECTRIC DOORS WILL UNLOCK CONSISTENTLY. DEALER RAN DIAGNOSTIC WHICH POINTS TO A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. THIS SEEMS LIKE A PRODUCTION ISSUES AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. END RESULT REAR DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED UNLESS YOU USE THE INSIDE DOOR LEVER. FIRST RESPONDERS OR GOOD SAMARITANS WILL NOT BE AB...

Dec 8, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

REAR ELECTRIC DOORS WILL UNLOCK CONSISTENTLY. DEALER RAN DIAGNOSTIC WHICH POINTS TO A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. THIS SEEMS LIKE A PRODUCTION ISSUES AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. END RESULT REAR DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED UNLESS YOU USE THE INSIDE DOOR LEVER. FIRST RESPONDERS OR GOOD SAMARITANS WILL NOT BE AB...

Oct 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

WHILE ON A CITY STREET AT STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT MY VW JETTA TDI MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND SHOOK. THEN IT ACTED LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL, THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON. THE STOP LIGHT CHANGED AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT BEFORE I COULD TAKE THE CARE OUT OF ...

Oct 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

WHILE ON A CITY STREET AT STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT MY VW JETTA TDI MADE A FUNNY NOISE AND SHOOK. THEN IT ACTED LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL, THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON. THE STOP LIGHT CHANGED AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT BEFORE I COULD TAKE THE CARE OUT OF ...

Sep 27, 2016 Engine 84,000 mi

MY WIFE'S 2010 JETTA 2.0T TSI EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON A STRAIGHT SECTION OF CITY STREET. THIS WAS A ROUTINE TRIP UNDER CLEAR WEATHER CONDITIONS. WITH NO TRAFFIC BEHIND HER, SHE SAFELY COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER WAITI...

Sep 27, 2016 Engine 84,000 mi

MY WIFE'S 2010 JETTA 2.0T TSI EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE STALL AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON A STRAIGHT SECTION OF CITY STREET. THIS WAS A ROUTINE TRIP UNDER CLEAR WEATHER CONDITIONS. WITH NO TRAFFIC BEHIND HER, SHE SAFELY COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER WAITI...

Aug 23, 2016 Engine 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT WHAT PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE ...

Aug 23, 2016 Engine 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT WHAT PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE ...

Aug 19, 2016 Electrical System 129,000 mi

RADIO IS DEAD. SEE ALL THE MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS HERE: HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583 SAFETY CONCERN WITH NO BLUETOOTH FUNCTION SINCE THE RADIO IS DEAD. BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. AN ISSUE MANY OTHERS HAVE POSTED ABOUT. VW CHAT SAYS THERE IS NO CAMPAIGN F...

Aug 19, 2016 Electrical System 58,000 mi

CAR WON'T START, JUMPED, DROVE AND FAILED TO START NEXT DAY, OWN TEST AND HAS CURRENT DRAW WHEN OFF, TOOK TO DEALER, SAID RADIO IS CAUSING PROBLEM, WON'T (GO TO SLEEP MODE WHEN TURNED OFF), TOLD $800 TO REPLACE THE RADIO, CHECKED ON LINE AND I SEE SO MANY, THOUSANDS I HEAR, PROBLEMS WITH RADIOS ON T...

Aug 19, 2016 Electrical System 129,000 mi

RADIO IS DEAD. SEE ALL THE MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS HERE: HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583 SAFETY CONCERN WITH NO BLUETOOTH FUNCTION SINCE THE RADIO IS DEAD. BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. AN ISSUE MANY OTHERS HAVE POSTED ABOUT. VW CHAT SAYS THERE IS NO CAMPAIGN F...

Aug 19, 2016 Electrical System 58,000 mi

CAR WON'T START, JUMPED, DROVE AND FAILED TO START NEXT DAY, OWN TEST AND HAS CURRENT DRAW WHEN OFF, TOOK TO DEALER, SAID RADIO IS CAUSING PROBLEM, WON'T (GO TO SLEEP MODE WHEN TURNED OFF), TOLD $800 TO REPLACE THE RADIO, CHECKED ON LINE AND I SEE SO MANY, THOUSANDS I HEAR, PROBLEMS WITH RADIOS ON T...

Aug 13, 2016 Wheels 107,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD TWO RIMS BEND OUT OF SHAPE RESULTING IN FLATS IN THE SPACE OF THREE WEEKS. THE FIRST OCCURRED WHEN STRIKING A MINOR POTHOLE (<1" DEEP) AT LOW SPEED, AND THE OTHER HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO APPARENT POTHOLE OR DEBRIS. THE EXTREME FRAGILITY OF THE RIM MAKES IT APPEAR DEFECTIVE. WE AR...

Aug 13, 2016 Wheels 107,000 mi

WE HAVE HAD TWO RIMS BEND OUT OF SHAPE RESULTING IN FLATS IN THE SPACE OF THREE WEEKS. THE FIRST OCCURRED WHEN STRIKING A MINOR POTHOLE (<1" DEEP) AT LOW SPEED, AND THE OTHER HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO APPARENT POTHOLE OR DEBRIS. THE EXTREME FRAGILITY OF THE RIM MAKES IT APPEAR DEFECTIVE. WE AR...

Aug 2, 2016 Electrical System 73,433 mi

THE CAR RADIO DOES NOT WORK. NO DISPLAY. NO POWER. FIRST WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR, NO DISPLAY OR RADIO POWER. NOW NO RADIO OR DISPLAY ANYTIME.

Aug 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other 73,433 mi

THE CAR RADIO DOES NOT WORK. NO DISPLAY. NO POWER. FIRST WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR, NO DISPLAY OR RADIO POWER. NOW NO RADIO OR DISPLAY ANYTIME.

Aug 2, 2016 Electrical System 73,433 mi

THE CAR RADIO DOES NOT WORK. NO DISPLAY. NO POWER. FIRST WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR, NO DISPLAY OR RADIO POWER. NOW NO RADIO OR DISPLAY ANYTIME.

Aug 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other 73,433 mi

THE CAR RADIO DOES NOT WORK. NO DISPLAY. NO POWER. FIRST WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR, NO DISPLAY OR RADIO POWER. NOW NO RADIO OR DISPLAY ANYTIME.

Jul 14, 2016 Power Train 66,793 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE SHIFTING THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE PARK, REVERSE, AND DRIVE POSITIONS, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, ...

Jul 14, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 66,793 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE SHIFTING THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE PARK, REVERSE, AND DRIVE POSITIONS, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, ...

Jul 14, 2016 Power Train 66,793 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE SHIFTING THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE PARK, REVERSE, AND DRIVE POSITIONS, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, ...

Jul 14, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 66,793 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE SHIFTING THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE PARK, REVERSE, AND DRIVE POSITIONS, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, ...

Jun 30, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS FAILED. IT'S ABOUT A $1,000 TO FIX AND IS A COMPONENT IN A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. I'VE HEARD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL.

Jun 30, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS FAILED. IT'S ABOUT A $1,000 TO FIX AND IS A COMPONENT IN A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. I'VE HEARD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL.

Jun 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

MY CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ASSOCIATED WITH MY CAR MAKE AND MODEL. I WAS THEN INFORMED THAT MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE A MISFUEL GUAR...

Jun 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

MY CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ASSOCIATED WITH MY CAR MAKE AND MODEL. I WAS THEN INFORMED THAT MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE A MISFUEL GUAR...

Jun 22, 2016 Electrical System 104,300 mi

STARTED THE CAR AND THE STEREO JUST STAYED BLACK AND WILL NO LONGER TURN ON. FUSES ARE IN WORKING CONDITION. THE BATTERY IS NOW SLOWLY DYING BECAUSE THE RADIO IS STILL DRAWING POWER. HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND VOLKSWAGEN HAS DONE NOTHING.

Jun 22, 2016 Electrical System 104,300 mi

STARTED THE CAR AND THE STEREO JUST STAYED BLACK AND WILL NO LONGER TURN ON. FUSES ARE IN WORKING CONDITION. THE BATTERY IS NOW SLOWLY DYING BECAUSE THE RADIO IS STILL DRAWING POWER. HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND VOLKSWAGEN HAS DONE NOTHING.

Jun 3, 2016 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. AFTER CONNECTING THE SEAT BELT, THE FASTENER DETACHED FROM THE SEAT FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FAST...

Jun 3, 2016 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. AFTER CONNECTING THE SEAT BELT, THE FASTENER DETACHED FROM THE SEAT FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FAST...

May 25, 2016 Power Train 115,000 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN 2.0 TURBO DSG FAULT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEGUN EXHIBITING DANGEROUS RANDOM/UNINTENTIONAL SHIFTING INTO MUCH LOWER GEARS, OR POSSIBLY EVEN NEUTRAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UNDER LIGHT OR NO THROTTLE INPUT ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THUS FAR. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVE...

May 25, 2016 Power Train 115,000 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN 2.0 TURBO DSG FAULT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEGUN EXHIBITING DANGEROUS RANDOM/UNINTENTIONAL SHIFTING INTO MUCH LOWER GEARS, OR POSSIBLY EVEN NEUTRAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UNDER LIGHT OR NO THROTTLE INPUT ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THUS FAR. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVE...

May 24, 2016 Engine 109,000 mi

CAR KEPT STALLING AFTER TAKE OFF WHEN YOU ACCELERATED. WHEN TAKING IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP IT WOULD NOT START AND HAD TO BE TOWED THERE. WHEN THEY GOT IT THEY DISCOVERED ALL BUT 1 QUART OF THE OIL IN THE ENGINE WAS GONE. THEY DETERMINED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION DAMAGED THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE WOULD ...

May 24, 2016 Electrical System 70,400 mi

I DROVE TO WORK LISTENING TO THE RADIO. UPON RETURNING TO MY CAR AFTER WORK TO MAKE MY COMMUTE HOME THE RADIO WOULD NOT TURN ON. I HAVE REVIEWED VARIOUS ONLINE FORUMS AND DISCOVERED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE REVISION OF THIS RADIO FOR THE 2010 MODEL YEAR. THIS MODEL HAS INTEGRATED HANDS F...

May 24, 2016 Engine 109,000 mi

CAR KEPT STALLING AFTER TAKE OFF WHEN YOU ACCELERATED. WHEN TAKING IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP IT WOULD NOT START AND HAD TO BE TOWED THERE. WHEN THEY GOT IT THEY DISCOVERED ALL BUT 1 QUART OF THE OIL IN THE ENGINE WAS GONE. THEY DETERMINED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION DAMAGED THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE WOULD ...

May 24, 2016 Electrical System 70,400 mi

I DROVE TO WORK LISTENING TO THE RADIO. UPON RETURNING TO MY CAR AFTER WORK TO MAKE MY COMMUTE HOME THE RADIO WOULD NOT TURN ON. I HAVE REVIEWED VARIOUS ONLINE FORUMS AND DISCOVERED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE REVISION OF THIS RADIO FOR THE 2010 MODEL YEAR. THIS MODEL HAS INTEGRATED HANDS F...

May 23, 2016 Electrical System 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED ELECTRICAL FAILURES IN SEVERAL AREAS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE, TAIL LIGHT, AND DAY TIME R...

May 23, 2016 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED ELECTRICAL FAILURES IN SEVERAL AREAS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE, TAIL LIGHT, AND DAY TIME R...

May 23, 2016 Electrical System 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED ELECTRICAL FAILURES IN SEVERAL AREAS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE, TAIL LIGHT, AND DAY TIME R...

May 23, 2016 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED ELECTRICAL FAILURES IN SEVERAL AREAS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE, TAIL LIGHT, AND DAY TIME R...

May 21, 2016 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

CAR WAS TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2015 FOR INSPECTION. NEEDED NEW STRUTS AND DRIVER DOOR PANEL, DOOR NEEDED FIXED DUE TO NO LIGHTS ON LOCKS AND DOOR ITSELF WOULD NOT LOCK. PAID $1400 FOR EVERYTHING WHEN PICKING UP THE CAR, GOT IN CAR AND RADIO DID NOT WORK WHEN PICKING UP. SAID IT WAS A FUSE, N...

May 21, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

CAR WAS TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2015 FOR INSPECTION. NEEDED NEW STRUTS AND DRIVER DOOR PANEL, DOOR NEEDED FIXED DUE TO NO LIGHTS ON LOCKS AND DOOR ITSELF WOULD NOT LOCK. PAID $1400 FOR EVERYTHING WHEN PICKING UP THE CAR, GOT IN CAR AND RADIO DID NOT WORK WHEN PICKING UP. SAID IT WAS A FUSE, N...

May 21, 2016 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

CAR WAS TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2015 FOR INSPECTION. NEEDED NEW STRUTS AND DRIVER DOOR PANEL, DOOR NEEDED FIXED DUE TO NO LIGHTS ON LOCKS AND DOOR ITSELF WOULD NOT LOCK. PAID $1400 FOR EVERYTHING WHEN PICKING UP THE CAR, GOT IN CAR AND RADIO DID NOT WORK WHEN PICKING UP. SAID IT WAS A FUSE, N...

May 21, 2016 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

CAR WAS TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2015 FOR INSPECTION. NEEDED NEW STRUTS AND DRIVER DOOR PANEL, DOOR NEEDED FIXED DUE TO NO LIGHTS ON LOCKS AND DOOR ITSELF WOULD NOT LOCK. PAID $1400 FOR EVERYTHING WHEN PICKING UP THE CAR, GOT IN CAR AND RADIO DID NOT WORK WHEN PICKING UP. SAID IT WAS A FUSE, N...

May 21, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

CAR WAS TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2015 FOR INSPECTION. NEEDED NEW STRUTS AND DRIVER DOOR PANEL, DOOR NEEDED FIXED DUE TO NO LIGHTS ON LOCKS AND DOOR ITSELF WOULD NOT LOCK. PAID $1400 FOR EVERYTHING WHEN PICKING UP THE CAR, GOT IN CAR AND RADIO DID NOT WORK WHEN PICKING UP. SAID IT WAS A FUSE, N...

May 21, 2016 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

CAR WAS TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2015 FOR INSPECTION. NEEDED NEW STRUTS AND DRIVER DOOR PANEL, DOOR NEEDED FIXED DUE TO NO LIGHTS ON LOCKS AND DOOR ITSELF WOULD NOT LOCK. PAID $1400 FOR EVERYTHING WHEN PICKING UP THE CAR, GOT IN CAR AND RADIO DID NOT WORK WHEN PICKING UP. SAID IT WAS A FUSE, N...

May 9, 2016 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN HOT AND HUMID WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR BOX OIL LEAKED OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

May 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 180,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY 60 MPH CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND LUCKILY I WAS IN THE SLOW LANE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER

May 9, 2016 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN HOT AND HUMID WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR BOX OIL LEAKED OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

May 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 180,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY 60 MPH CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND LUCKILY I WAS IN THE SLOW LANE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER

May 8, 2016 Electrical System 78,000 mi

ABOUT AUG 2013 (MILEAGE ~ 63,000): INTERMITTENT ISSUE THAT DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT LOCK WITH KEY FOB. DOOR WOULD BE UNLOCKED AND DOOR COULD BE PHYSICALLY OPENED USING THE DOOR HANDLE AND THEN CAR ALARM WOULD GO OFF. ABOUT AUGUST 2014 (MILEAGE ~ 78,000): DRIVER'S DOOR STOPPED LOCKING OR UNLOCK...

May 8, 2016 Electrical System 78,000 mi

ABOUT AUG 2013 (MILEAGE ~ 63,000): INTERMITTENT ISSUE THAT DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT LOCK WITH KEY FOB. DOOR WOULD BE UNLOCKED AND DOOR COULD BE PHYSICALLY OPENED USING THE DOOR HANDLE AND THEN CAR ALARM WOULD GO OFF. ABOUT AUGUST 2014 (MILEAGE ~ 78,000): DRIVER'S DOOR STOPPED LOCKING OR UNLOCK...

Apr 26, 2016 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS A LOUD SNAP THAT CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRINGS FAILED AND NEEDED...

Apr 26, 2016 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS A LOUD SNAP THAT CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRINGS FAILED AND NEEDED...

Apr 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 126,000 mi

RADIO FAILURE: RADIO WAS WORKING REGULARLY AND STOPPED WORKING UPON TURNING ON THE CAR. DISPLAY IS BLACK.

Apr 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 126,000 mi

RADIO FAILURE: RADIO WAS WORKING REGULARLY AND STOPPED WORKING UPON TURNING ON THE CAR. DISPLAY IS BLACK.

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags Crash

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING ON SCOTT STREET, WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER RAN THE RED LIGHT ON THE INTERSECTION AND HIT MY CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TOWARDS THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR, AND THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. I INFORMED VW, THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEXT ON MY CAR AND THEIR FINDINGS WAS THAT THE AIRBAG DI...

Apr 7, 2016 Structure Crash

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING ON SCOTT STREET, WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER RAN THE RED LIGHT ON THE INTERSECTION AND HIT MY CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TOWARDS THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR, AND THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. I INFORMED VW, THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEXT ON MY CAR AND THEIR FINDINGS WAS THAT THE AIRBAG DI...

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags Crash

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING ON SCOTT STREET, WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER RAN THE RED LIGHT ON THE INTERSECTION AND HIT MY CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TOWARDS THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR, AND THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. I INFORMED VW, THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEXT ON MY CAR AND THEIR FINDINGS WAS THAT THE AIRBAG DI...

Apr 7, 2016 Structure Crash

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING ON SCOTT STREET, WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER RAN THE RED LIGHT ON THE INTERSECTION AND HIT MY CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TOWARDS THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR, AND THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. I INFORMED VW, THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEXT ON MY CAR AND THEIR FINDINGS WAS THAT THE AIRBAG DI...

Apr 4, 2016 Engine 92,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR ON A COLD DAY WITH LOW FUEL. THE ENGINE WAS JUMPY AND DIDN'T START. I WAITED AND ATTEMPTED AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO GET IT STARTED, DROVE 500 FEET TO THE GAS STATION, FILLED WITH DIESEL. THE LIGHT THEN CAME ON AFTER I STARTED IT AGAIN. I CHECKED THE CODE, P2015. I TOOK MY V...

Apr 4, 2016 Engine 92,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START MY CAR ON A COLD DAY WITH LOW FUEL. THE ENGINE WAS JUMPY AND DIDN'T START. I WAITED AND ATTEMPTED AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO GET IT STARTED, DROVE 500 FEET TO THE GAS STATION, FILLED WITH DIESEL. THE LIGHT THEN CAME ON AFTER I STARTED IT AGAIN. I CHECKED THE CODE, P2015. I TOOK MY V...

Mar 31, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN MAY 2015 DUE TO THE AWESOME FUEL ECCONOMY PAIRED WITH SUPPOSED GREAT RELIABILITY.THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AROUND OCTOBER 2015. I WAS HEADED TO WORK AND THE ENGINE STARTED SKIPPING JUST FOR A SHORT TIME. I DROVE TO WORK WITHOUT ANY MORE ISSUES. WHEN I WAS LEAVING WORK...

Mar 31, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN MAY 2015 DUE TO THE AWESOME FUEL ECCONOMY PAIRED WITH SUPPOSED GREAT RELIABILITY.THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AROUND OCTOBER 2015. I WAS HEADED TO WORK AND THE ENGINE STARTED SKIPPING JUST FOR A SHORT TIME. I DROVE TO WORK WITHOUT ANY MORE ISSUES. WHEN I WAS LEAVING WORK...

Feb 18, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL INJECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL...

Feb 18, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL INJECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL...

Feb 9, 2016 Electrical System 38,000 mi

DEAD RADIO AND BATTERY HAS PARASITIC DRAIN MY RADIO DIED. THE SCREEN WENT BLACK WHILE DRIVING AND IT HAS NOT RECOVERED. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD BATTERY DRAINAGE PROBLEMS. ONE OF THE FUSES, #42 I BELIEVE, HAS BLOWN AND I HAVE TRIED TO REPLACE IT, BUT IT BLOWS AGAIN AS SOON AS THE CAR IS TURNED ON. ...

Feb 9, 2016 Unknown Or Other 38,000 mi

DEAD RADIO AND BATTERY HAS PARASITIC DRAIN MY RADIO DIED. THE SCREEN WENT BLACK WHILE DRIVING AND IT HAS NOT RECOVERED. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD BATTERY DRAINAGE PROBLEMS. ONE OF THE FUSES, #42 I BELIEVE, HAS BLOWN AND I HAVE TRIED TO REPLACE IT, BUT IT BLOWS AGAIN AS SOON AS THE CAR IS TURNED ON. ...

Feb 9, 2016 Electrical System 38,000 mi

DEAD RADIO AND BATTERY HAS PARASITIC DRAIN MY RADIO DIED. THE SCREEN WENT BLACK WHILE DRIVING AND IT HAS NOT RECOVERED. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD BATTERY DRAINAGE PROBLEMS. ONE OF THE FUSES, #42 I BELIEVE, HAS BLOWN AND I HAVE TRIED TO REPLACE IT, BUT IT BLOWS AGAIN AS SOON AS THE CAR IS TURNED ON. ...

Feb 9, 2016 Unknown Or Other 38,000 mi

DEAD RADIO AND BATTERY HAS PARASITIC DRAIN MY RADIO DIED. THE SCREEN WENT BLACK WHILE DRIVING AND IT HAS NOT RECOVERED. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD BATTERY DRAINAGE PROBLEMS. ONE OF THE FUSES, #42 I BELIEVE, HAS BLOWN AND I HAVE TRIED TO REPLACE IT, BUT IT BLOWS AGAIN AS SOON AS THE CAR IS TURNED ON. ...

Feb 8, 2016 Electrical System 70,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER BACKUP LIGHT NOT WORKING. 1 STOP AND A FEW MINUTES LATER THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. AFTER RETURNING HOME 15 MINUTES LATER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE EXCEPT THE TAILLIGHT WAS OUT. AFTER SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET FUSE F16 HAS A KNOWN ISSUE OF MELTING BOTH THE ...

Feb 8, 2016 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER BACKUP LIGHT NOT WORKING. 1 STOP AND A FEW MINUTES LATER THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. AFTER RETURNING HOME 15 MINUTES LATER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE EXCEPT THE TAILLIGHT WAS OUT. AFTER SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET FUSE F16 HAS A KNOWN ISSUE OF MELTING BOTH THE ...

Feb 8, 2016 Electrical System 70,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER BACKUP LIGHT NOT WORKING. 1 STOP AND A FEW MINUTES LATER THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. AFTER RETURNING HOME 15 MINUTES LATER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE EXCEPT THE TAILLIGHT WAS OUT. AFTER SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET FUSE F16 HAS A KNOWN ISSUE OF MELTING BOTH THE ...

Feb 8, 2016 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER BACKUP LIGHT NOT WORKING. 1 STOP AND A FEW MINUTES LATER THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. AFTER RETURNING HOME 15 MINUTES LATER THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE EXCEPT THE TAILLIGHT WAS OUT. AFTER SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET FUSE F16 HAS A KNOWN ISSUE OF MELTING BOTH THE ...

Feb 4, 2016 Electrical System 95,000 mi

NONE OF THE DOOR LOCKS WORK, THEY DON'T LOCK. STEREO SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK, COMPLETELY BLACK. NO BLUE TOOTH AT ALL. SEAT BELT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DINGS THOUGH THE BELT IS IN PLACE AND LOCKED.

Feb 4, 2016 Electrical System 95,000 mi

NONE OF THE DOOR LOCKS WORK, THEY DON'T LOCK. STEREO SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK, COMPLETELY BLACK. NO BLUE TOOTH AT ALL. SEAT BELT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DINGS THOUGH THE BELT IS IN PLACE AND LOCKED.

Feb 2, 2016 Power Train 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SHIFTED ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND MY WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN HAD TO CROSS MULTIPLE LANES OF TRAFFIC AND WERE STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A MAJOR HIGHWAY. BROUGHT TO VW AND THEY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH MAKES NO SENSE. THEY S...

Feb 2, 2016 Power Train 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SHIFTED ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND MY WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN HAD TO CROSS MULTIPLE LANES OF TRAFFIC AND WERE STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A MAJOR HIGHWAY. BROUGHT TO VW AND THEY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH MAKES NO SENSE. THEY S...

Feb 1, 2016 Engine 59,450 mi

WHILE EXCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT MY CAR WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AND LOST MOST OF ITS POWER. I COULD NOT DRIVE FASTER THAN 40 MPH OR 2400 RPM. I CONTACTED VW DEALER AND THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN WHICH WAS ONLY 8 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. ENROUTE TO DEALERSHIP MY CAR LOST ALL POWER AND SH...

Feb 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 59,450 mi

WHILE EXCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT MY CAR WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AND LOST MOST OF ITS POWER. I COULD NOT DRIVE FASTER THAN 40 MPH OR 2400 RPM. I CONTACTED VW DEALER AND THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN WHICH WAS ONLY 8 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. ENROUTE TO DEALERSHIP MY CAR LOST ALL POWER AND SH...

Feb 1, 2016 Engine 59,450 mi

WHILE EXCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT MY CAR WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AND LOST MOST OF ITS POWER. I COULD NOT DRIVE FASTER THAN 40 MPH OR 2400 RPM. I CONTACTED VW DEALER AND THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN WHICH WAS ONLY 8 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. ENROUTE TO DEALERSHIP MY CAR LOST ALL POWER AND SH...

Feb 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 59,450 mi

WHILE EXCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT MY CAR WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AND LOST MOST OF ITS POWER. I COULD NOT DRIVE FASTER THAN 40 MPH OR 2400 RPM. I CONTACTED VW DEALER AND THEY INSTRUCTED ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN WHICH WAS ONLY 8 MILES FROM MY HOUSE. ENROUTE TO DEALERSHIP MY CAR LOST ALL POWER AND SH...

Jan 30, 2016 Air Bags 121,300 mi

DURING A TRIP, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND AIRBAG SERVICE MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED WHEN I RESTARTED MY CAR AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, THEY FOUND THE CODE FOR FAULTY N9S - AIRBAG EXCEEDED. AS I UNDERSTOOD IT, I HAD NO AIRBAG PROTECTION DURING THE TIME IT TOOK TO ...

Jan 30, 2016 Engine 119,940 mi

I HAD BEEN DRIVING MY CAR FOR ONE HOUR. I MADE A QUICK STOP AT MY HOUSE TO PICK SOMETHING UP. I PULLED BACK INTO THE STREET AND STARTED TO DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAD TO PUSH MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS BY MYSELF AND A TOW T...

Jan 30, 2016 Air Bags 121,300 mi

DURING A TRIP, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND AIRBAG SERVICE MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED WHEN I RESTARTED MY CAR AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, THEY FOUND THE CODE FOR FAULTY N9S - AIRBAG EXCEEDED. AS I UNDERSTOOD IT, I HAD NO AIRBAG PROTECTION DURING THE TIME IT TOOK TO ...

Jan 30, 2016 Engine 119,940 mi

I HAD BEEN DRIVING MY CAR FOR ONE HOUR. I MADE A QUICK STOP AT MY HOUSE TO PICK SOMETHING UP. I PULLED BACK INTO THE STREET AND STARTED TO DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAD TO PUSH MY CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS BY MYSELF AND A TOW T...

Jan 28, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY RADIO IN THIS CAR SUDDENLY WENT BLACK. ALL DOOR LOCKS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TOO. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS DO NOT WORK. BLUETOOTH IS NO LONGER WORKING SINCE IT IS TIED INTO THE RADIO. IN MY CITY OF GREENVILLE, SC IS IT ILLEGAL TO TALK ON PHONE WHEN DRIVING. THESE ARE MAJO...

Jan 28, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY RADIO IN THIS CAR SUDDENLY WENT BLACK. ALL DOOR LOCKS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TOO. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS DO NOT WORK. BLUETOOTH IS NO LONGER WORKING SINCE IT IS TIED INTO THE RADIO. IN MY CITY OF GREENVILLE, SC IS IT ILLEGAL TO TALK ON PHONE WHEN DRIVING. THESE ARE MAJO...

Jan 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 76,000 mi

I AM UNABLE TO OPEN THE GAS FILLER FLAP TO FILL MY GAS TANK WITH GAS. THE FILLER FLAP USUALLY OPENS USING THE CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM IN CAR OR THE KEY POD. NEITHER ACTIVATES THE FILLER FLAP NOW. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHICH VOLKSWAGEN DOES NOT HAVE A SOLUTION FOR.

Jan 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 76,000 mi

I AM UNABLE TO OPEN THE GAS FILLER FLAP TO FILL MY GAS TANK WITH GAS. THE FILLER FLAP USUALLY OPENS USING THE CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM IN CAR OR THE KEY POD. NEITHER ACTIVATES THE FILLER FLAP NOW. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHICH VOLKSWAGEN DOES NOT HAVE A SOLUTION FOR.

Jan 21, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

CAR LOST ACCELERATION GETTING ON HIGHWAY FROM ON RAMP AND THEN DIED IN THE LANE OF TRAFFIC. SPEEDCRAFT DEALER SAID THE ENGINE HYDROLOCKED AND THAT THE RECOMMENDED FIX WAS AN UPDATED INTERCOOLER AND THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. THERE WAS A TSB THAT WAS ISSUED REGARDING THIS ISSUE. UPDATED 02/05/16*L...

Jan 21, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

CAR LOST ACCELERATION GETTING ON HIGHWAY FROM ON RAMP AND THEN DIED IN THE LANE OF TRAFFIC. SPEEDCRAFT DEALER SAID THE ENGINE HYDROLOCKED AND THAT THE RECOMMENDED FIX WAS AN UPDATED INTERCOOLER AND THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE. THERE WAS A TSB THAT WAS ISSUED REGARDING THIS ISSUE. UPDATED 02/05/16*L...

Jan 20, 2016 Engine 37,800 mi

CAR IN SHOP FOR APPROXIMATELY 11 DAYS. ALTHOUGH CAR OUT OF WARRANTY, FIXED WITH AUTHORIZATION FROM VW OF AMERICA AS A "WARRANTY" REPAIR AT NO CHARGE TO ME. BAD FUEL NOT AN ISSUE (TESTED). HPFP AND ALL MAJOR FUEL SYSTEMS/LINES CLEANED OR REPLACED. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Jan 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 37,800 mi

CAR IN SHOP FOR APPROXIMATELY 11 DAYS. ALTHOUGH CAR OUT OF WARRANTY, FIXED WITH AUTHORIZATION FROM VW OF AMERICA AS A "WARRANTY" REPAIR AT NO CHARGE TO ME. BAD FUEL NOT AN ISSUE (TESTED). HPFP AND ALL MAJOR FUEL SYSTEMS/LINES CLEANED OR REPLACED. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Jan 20, 2016 Engine 37,800 mi

CAR IN SHOP FOR APPROXIMATELY 11 DAYS. ALTHOUGH CAR OUT OF WARRANTY, FIXED WITH AUTHORIZATION FROM VW OF AMERICA AS A "WARRANTY" REPAIR AT NO CHARGE TO ME. BAD FUEL NOT AN ISSUE (TESTED). HPFP AND ALL MAJOR FUEL SYSTEMS/LINES CLEANED OR REPLACED. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Jan 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 37,800 mi

CAR IN SHOP FOR APPROXIMATELY 11 DAYS. ALTHOUGH CAR OUT OF WARRANTY, FIXED WITH AUTHORIZATION FROM VW OF AMERICA AS A "WARRANTY" REPAIR AT NO CHARGE TO ME. BAD FUEL NOT AN ISSUE (TESTED). HPFP AND ALL MAJOR FUEL SYSTEMS/LINES CLEANED OR REPLACED. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Jan 19, 2016 Electrical System

MY CAR RADIO SUDDENLY JUST STOPPED. IT WAS PLAYING ONE MINUTE AND THE NEXT IT WAS OFF AND WOULD NOT PLAY ANY MORE. I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE ISSUE. IT WAS NOT, LAST WINTER (DEC. 2014) I HAD TO HAVE THE BATTERY REPLACED. DURING THE WHOLE PROCESS OF BEING JUMPED ETC, THE CAR RADIO WOULD WORK INTERMITTEN...

Jan 19, 2016 Electrical System

MY CAR RADIO SUDDENLY JUST STOPPED. IT WAS PLAYING ONE MINUTE AND THE NEXT IT WAS OFF AND WOULD NOT PLAY ANY MORE. I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE ISSUE. IT WAS NOT, LAST WINTER (DEC. 2014) I HAD TO HAVE THE BATTERY REPLACED. DURING THE WHOLE PROCESS OF BEING JUMPED ETC, THE CAR RADIO WOULD WORK INTERMITTEN...

Jan 14, 2016 Engine 88,000 mi

P2015 - INTAKE MANIFOLD POSITION FAULT. INTAKE MANIFOLD VALVE MALFUNCTIONS AND STICKS CAUSING A SEVERELY ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE STALL. THE CAR WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE STARTED AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT IN A GARAGE. THE CAR SUCCESSFULLY TURNED OVER, BUT WAS IN A VERY ROUGH IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE STAL...

Jan 14, 2016 Electrical System 53,000 mi

THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. DISCOVERED DURING ANNUAL STATE REQUIRED INSPECTION IN SEPTEMBER 2015. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE REGULARLY ON RURAL, CITY AND HIGHWAY ROADS WITHOUT TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS AND WAS UNAWARE. A REPAIR TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS REQUIRED. ADDTIONALLY, TH...

Jan 14, 2016 Unknown Or Other 53,000 mi

THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. DISCOVERED DURING ANNUAL STATE REQUIRED INSPECTION IN SEPTEMBER 2015. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE REGULARLY ON RURAL, CITY AND HIGHWAY ROADS WITHOUT TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS AND WAS UNAWARE. A REPAIR TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS REQUIRED. ADDTIONALLY, TH...

Jan 14, 2016 Exterior Lighting 53,000 mi

THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. DISCOVERED DURING ANNUAL STATE REQUIRED INSPECTION IN SEPTEMBER 2015. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE REGULARLY ON RURAL, CITY AND HIGHWAY ROADS WITHOUT TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS AND WAS UNAWARE. A REPAIR TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS REQUIRED. ADDTIONALLY, TH...

Jan 14, 2016 Engine 88,000 mi

P2015 - INTAKE MANIFOLD POSITION FAULT. INTAKE MANIFOLD VALVE MALFUNCTIONS AND STICKS CAUSING A SEVERELY ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE STALL. THE CAR WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE STARTED AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT IN A GARAGE. THE CAR SUCCESSFULLY TURNED OVER, BUT WAS IN A VERY ROUGH IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE STAL...

Jan 14, 2016 Electrical System 53,000 mi

THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. DISCOVERED DURING ANNUAL STATE REQUIRED INSPECTION IN SEPTEMBER 2015. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE REGULARLY ON RURAL, CITY AND HIGHWAY ROADS WITHOUT TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS AND WAS UNAWARE. A REPAIR TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS REQUIRED. ADDTIONALLY, TH...

Jan 14, 2016 Unknown Or Other 53,000 mi

THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. DISCOVERED DURING ANNUAL STATE REQUIRED INSPECTION IN SEPTEMBER 2015. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE REGULARLY ON RURAL, CITY AND HIGHWAY ROADS WITHOUT TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS AND WAS UNAWARE. A REPAIR TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS REQUIRED. ADDTIONALLY, TH...

Jan 14, 2016 Exterior Lighting 53,000 mi

THE TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. DISCOVERED DURING ANNUAL STATE REQUIRED INSPECTION IN SEPTEMBER 2015. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE REGULARLY ON RURAL, CITY AND HIGHWAY ROADS WITHOUT TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHTS AND WAS UNAWARE. A REPAIR TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING WAS REQUIRED. ADDTIONALLY, TH...

Jan 7, 2016 Engine 89,494 mi

DEALERSHIP PERFORMED 90K MILE CHECKUP. ALSO ASKED THEM TO DETERMINE IF CEL P0472 WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY. THEY CONFIRMED CODE, AND SAID NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY. THE ALSO ADVISED THE CAR IS SHOWING INTERMITTENT CODE OF P0638 FOR THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL (BANK 1). WRITTEN ON THE ESTIMATE ...

Jan 7, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 89,494 mi

DEALERSHIP PERFORMED 90K MILE CHECKUP. ALSO ASKED THEM TO DETERMINE IF CEL P0472 WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY. THEY CONFIRMED CODE, AND SAID NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY. THE ALSO ADVISED THE CAR IS SHOWING INTERMITTENT CODE OF P0638 FOR THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL (BANK 1). WRITTEN ON THE ESTIMATE ...

Jan 7, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 84,482 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI IS THROWING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES OF P0472 AND P0471. BOTH OF THESE HAVE TO DO WITH EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSORS AND I THINK THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE AND SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A MANDATORY RECALL. THE LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP DENIES ANY RECALL WOULD COVER THESE CEL CODES.

Jan 7, 2016 Engine 89,494 mi

DEALERSHIP PERFORMED 90K MILE CHECKUP. ALSO ASKED THEM TO DETERMINE IF CEL P0472 WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY. THEY CONFIRMED CODE, AND SAID NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY. THE ALSO ADVISED THE CAR IS SHOWING INTERMITTENT CODE OF P0638 FOR THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL (BANK 1). WRITTEN ON THE ESTIMATE ...

Jan 7, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 89,494 mi

DEALERSHIP PERFORMED 90K MILE CHECKUP. ALSO ASKED THEM TO DETERMINE IF CEL P0472 WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY. THEY CONFIRMED CODE, AND SAID NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY. THE ALSO ADVISED THE CAR IS SHOWING INTERMITTENT CODE OF P0638 FOR THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL (BANK 1). WRITTEN ON THE ESTIMATE ...

Jan 7, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 84,482 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI IS THROWING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODES OF P0472 AND P0471. BOTH OF THESE HAVE TO DO WITH EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSORS AND I THINK THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE AND SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A MANDATORY RECALL. THE LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP DENIES ANY RECALL WOULD COVER THESE CEL CODES.

Jan 5, 2016 Air Bags Crash 91,647 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED RESPOND ON THE WET ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG FAI...

Jan 5, 2016 Service Brakes 41,000 mi

L/R CALIPER REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT AND LUBRICATION DUE TO STUCK IN POSITION. NO EMERGENCY BREAK USED. NOTICED WHEN LEAVING PARKING LOT OF STORE AND SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. GOT OUT OF AUTO AND MY WHEEL IS SMOKING AND GLOWING. REQUIRED TOW AND REPAIR 9/14/2015. I NOTICE OVER THE COURSE OF COUPLE MONTHS M...

Jan 5, 2016 Air Bags Crash 91,647 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED RESPOND ON THE WET ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG FAI...

Jan 5, 2016 Service Brakes 41,000 mi

L/R CALIPER REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT AND LUBRICATION DUE TO STUCK IN POSITION. NO EMERGENCY BREAK USED. NOTICED WHEN LEAVING PARKING LOT OF STORE AND SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. GOT OUT OF AUTO AND MY WHEEL IS SMOKING AND GLOWING. REQUIRED TOW AND REPAIR 9/14/2015. I NOTICE OVER THE COURSE OF COUPLE MONTHS M...

Dec 30, 2015 Engine 60,500 mi

JETTA HPFP. IN EARLY 2013 MY JETTA TDI HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE MATERIALS. THE ISSUE HAS JUST HAPPENED AGAIN, SAME SYMPTOMS. ONLY THIS TIME VOLKSWAGEN IS CLAIMING THE FUEL PUMP FAILED DUE TO CONTIMINATED FUEL. MY INSURANCE COMPANY DENIES THAT FACT AND IS POINTING THE...

Dec 30, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,500 mi

JETTA HPFP. IN EARLY 2013 MY JETTA TDI HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE MATERIALS. THE ISSUE HAS JUST HAPPENED AGAIN, SAME SYMPTOMS. ONLY THIS TIME VOLKSWAGEN IS CLAIMING THE FUEL PUMP FAILED DUE TO CONTIMINATED FUEL. MY INSURANCE COMPANY DENIES THAT FACT AND IS POINTING THE...

Dec 30, 2015 Engine 60,500 mi

JETTA HPFP. IN EARLY 2013 MY JETTA TDI HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE MATERIALS. THE ISSUE HAS JUST HAPPENED AGAIN, SAME SYMPTOMS. ONLY THIS TIME VOLKSWAGEN IS CLAIMING THE FUEL PUMP FAILED DUE TO CONTIMINATED FUEL. MY INSURANCE COMPANY DENIES THAT FACT AND IS POINTING THE...

Dec 30, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,500 mi

JETTA HPFP. IN EARLY 2013 MY JETTA TDI HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE MATERIALS. THE ISSUE HAS JUST HAPPENED AGAIN, SAME SYMPTOMS. ONLY THIS TIME VOLKSWAGEN IS CLAIMING THE FUEL PUMP FAILED DUE TO CONTIMINATED FUEL. MY INSURANCE COMPANY DENIES THAT FACT AND IS POINTING THE...

Dec 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 123,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, CAR LOST ALL POWER, COMPLETELY STALLED IN FLOWING TRAFFIC ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT RESTART.

Dec 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 123,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, CAR LOST ALL POWER, COMPLETELY STALLED IN FLOWING TRAFFIC ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT RESTART.

Dec 21, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. BATTERY DRAIN WHEN NOT USED FOR TWO WEEKS, REQUIRING JUMP START (REPLACED BATTERY ONE YEAR AGO). CAR WOULD NOT START (BATTERY WOULDN'T EVEN TURN OVER, YES THE SAME NEW BATTERY) TOWED TO DEALER WHO SAID THEY REPLACED SOME FUSES. RECENTLY, RADIO WILL NOT PO...

Dec 21, 2015 Electrical System 110,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. BATTERY DRAIN WHEN NOT USED FOR TWO WEEKS, REQUIRING JUMP START (REPLACED BATTERY ONE YEAR AGO). CAR WOULD NOT START (BATTERY WOULDN'T EVEN TURN OVER, YES THE SAME NEW BATTERY) TOWED TO DEALER WHO SAID THEY REPLACED SOME FUSES. RECENTLY, RADIO WILL NOT PO...

Dec 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 128,300 mi

HPFP, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE, IN MOTION ON CITY STREET STOPPED RUNNING, WILL NO LONGER START.

Dec 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 128,300 mi

HPFP, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE, IN MOTION ON CITY STREET STOPPED RUNNING, WILL NO LONGER START.

Dec 10, 2015 Electrical System 93,000 mi

MULTIPLE LIGHTS SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING. FOUND THE F16 FUSE MELTED AS WELL AS FUSE BOX WHERE IT SITS. THIS IS SECOND TIME TO REPLACE FUSE IN 4 MONTHS, FIRST TIME MELTED THIS BAD.

Dec 10, 2015 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

MULTIPLE LIGHTS SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING. FOUND THE F16 FUSE MELTED AS WELL AS FUSE BOX WHERE IT SITS. THIS IS SECOND TIME TO REPLACE FUSE IN 4 MONTHS, FIRST TIME MELTED THIS BAD.

Dec 10, 2015 Electrical System 93,000 mi

MULTIPLE LIGHTS SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING. FOUND THE F16 FUSE MELTED AS WELL AS FUSE BOX WHERE IT SITS. THIS IS SECOND TIME TO REPLACE FUSE IN 4 MONTHS, FIRST TIME MELTED THIS BAD.

Dec 10, 2015 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

MULTIPLE LIGHTS SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING. FOUND THE F16 FUSE MELTED AS WELL AS FUSE BOX WHERE IT SITS. THIS IS SECOND TIME TO REPLACE FUSE IN 4 MONTHS, FIRST TIME MELTED THIS BAD.

Nov 30, 2015 Electrical System 52,000 mi

RADIO ON 2010 VW JETTA TDI DIED DURRING THE SUMMER. NOW, IN NOVEMBER, THE CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS JUMPED WITH ANOTHER CAR OR BATTERY CHARGER. FUSES IN CAR ARE INTACT.

Nov 30, 2015 Electrical System 52,000 mi

RADIO ON 2010 VW JETTA TDI DIED DURRING THE SUMMER. NOW, IN NOVEMBER, THE CAR WILL NOT START UNLESS JUMPED WITH ANOTHER CAR OR BATTERY CHARGER. FUSES IN CAR ARE INTACT.

Nov 23, 2015 Engine 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION JERKING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR SET OFF GLOW PLUG/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TURNED OFF IGNITION. WARNING LIGHT RESET. JERKING CONTINUED IN GEAR 1ST TO 2ND AND 3RD TO 4TH.

Nov 23, 2015 Power Train 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION JERKING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR SET OFF GLOW PLUG/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TURNED OFF IGNITION. WARNING LIGHT RESET. JERKING CONTINUED IN GEAR 1ST TO 2ND AND 3RD TO 4TH.

Nov 23, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION JERKING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR SET OFF GLOW PLUG/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TURNED OFF IGNITION. WARNING LIGHT RESET. JERKING CONTINUED IN GEAR 1ST TO 2ND AND 3RD TO 4TH.

Nov 23, 2015 Engine 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION JERKING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR SET OFF GLOW PLUG/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TURNED OFF IGNITION. WARNING LIGHT RESET. JERKING CONTINUED IN GEAR 1ST TO 2ND AND 3RD TO 4TH.

Nov 23, 2015 Power Train 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION JERKING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR SET OFF GLOW PLUG/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TURNED OFF IGNITION. WARNING LIGHT RESET. JERKING CONTINUED IN GEAR 1ST TO 2ND AND 3RD TO 4TH.

Nov 23, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

TRANSMISSION JERKING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR SET OFF GLOW PLUG/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TURNED OFF IGNITION. WARNING LIGHT RESET. JERKING CONTINUED IN GEAR 1ST TO 2ND AND 3RD TO 4TH.

Nov 16, 2015 Electrical System

FORT TWO YEARS I HAVE COMPLAINED TO VW DEALER THAT DOOR LOCKS WERE NOT WORKING. THEY NEVER PUT IT ON A REPAIR/SERVICE FORM. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN, THEY SAID THE DOOR LOCKS WORK FINE, ONE JUST HAS TO PULL TWICE, TO EXIT. BUT THEY COULD NOT SAY HOW TO LOCK ALL THE DOORS WHEN PARKING ON THE STRE...

Nov 16, 2015 Electrical System

FORT TWO YEARS I HAVE COMPLAINED TO VW DEALER THAT DOOR LOCKS WERE NOT WORKING. THEY NEVER PUT IT ON A REPAIR/SERVICE FORM. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN, THEY SAID THE DOOR LOCKS WORK FINE, ONE JUST HAS TO PULL TWICE, TO EXIT. BUT THEY COULD NOT SAY HOW TO LOCK ALL THE DOORS WHEN PARKING ON THE STRE...

Nov 13, 2015 Electrical System

STEREO JUST WENT COMPLETELY DEAD FOR NO REASON. BLUETOOTH IS OUT OF COMMISSION AS WELL. THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AS EVERYONE ELSE HERE. I CHECKED MY FUSES AND THEY ARE ALL FINE. WENT TO MY LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND GOT THE SAME SONG AND DANCE AS EVERYONE ELSE HERE. MY SERVICE TECH AT FIRST TRIED ...

Nov 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 83,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND THE RADIO JUST STOPPED WORKING. THE HANDSFREE FOR THE RADIO IS NOT WORKING AS WELL. I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD AT THE SPEED OF 25-30 MILES PER HOUR.

Nov 13, 2015 Electrical System

STEREO JUST WENT COMPLETELY DEAD FOR NO REASON. BLUETOOTH IS OUT OF COMMISSION AS WELL. THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AS EVERYONE ELSE HERE. I CHECKED MY FUSES AND THEY ARE ALL FINE. WENT TO MY LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND GOT THE SAME SONG AND DANCE AS EVERYONE ELSE HERE. MY SERVICE TECH AT FIRST TRIED ...

Nov 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 83,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND THE RADIO JUST STOPPED WORKING. THE HANDSFREE FOR THE RADIO IS NOT WORKING AS WELL. I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD AT THE SPEED OF 25-30 MILES PER HOUR.

Nov 8, 2015 Engine 89,000 mi

MY CAR KEEPS THROWING A P0401 CODE EGR INSUFFICIENT FLOW. THE DEALER TOLD ME ITS MIGHT BE A CRACKED DPF FILTER. AFTER LOOKING ON VW FORUMS ABOUT THE PROBLEM ITS GOING TO BE AROUND A $3000 FIX. SINCE THE CAR IS NOT A "CLEAN DIESEL" AS ADVERTISED THE SYSTEM IS GETTING CLOGGED DUE TO THE FACT THE CAR C...

Nov 8, 2015 Engine 89,000 mi

MY CAR KEEPS THROWING A P0401 CODE EGR INSUFFICIENT FLOW. THE DEALER TOLD ME ITS MIGHT BE A CRACKED DPF FILTER. AFTER LOOKING ON VW FORUMS ABOUT THE PROBLEM ITS GOING TO BE AROUND A $3000 FIX. SINCE THE CAR IS NOT A "CLEAN DIESEL" AS ADVERTISED THE SYSTEM IS GETTING CLOGGED DUE TO THE FACT THE CAR C...

Nov 2, 2015 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSED BY VW AS A PROBLEM WITH THE "STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING". ALTHOUGH PRESS RELEASE INCLUDED RECALL INFORMATION FOR THIS PART AND PROBLEM, ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL, VW DECLINED TO INCLUDE MY VEHICLE IN ITS RECALL. SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FOR MY 17 YEAR OL...

Nov 2, 2015 Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSED BY VW AS A PROBLEM WITH THE "STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING". ALTHOUGH PRESS RELEASE INCLUDED RECALL INFORMATION FOR THIS PART AND PROBLEM, ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL, VW DECLINED TO INCLUDE MY VEHICLE IN ITS RECALL. SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FOR MY 17 YEAR OL...

Oct 21, 2015 Engine 95,000 mi

CAR IS THROWING P0401 FAULT CODE FOR EGR VALVE INSUFFICIENT FLOW. DEALER STATES THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IS CRACKED. ACCORDING TO DATA, VW'S EMISSIONS SCANDAL SHOWS 40% MORE POLLUTANTS SPEWING INTO AIR. THIS IS CAUSING EXCESS EMISSION PART FAILURES. DEALER WANTS $2500+ FOR REPAIRS. ACCORDING...

Oct 21, 2015 Engine 95,000 mi

CAR IS THROWING P0401 FAULT CODE FOR EGR VALVE INSUFFICIENT FLOW. DEALER STATES THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IS CRACKED. ACCORDING TO DATA, VW'S EMISSIONS SCANDAL SHOWS 40% MORE POLLUTANTS SPEWING INTO AIR. THIS IS CAUSING EXCESS EMISSION PART FAILURES. DEALER WANTS $2500+ FOR REPAIRS. ACCORDING...

Oct 16, 2015 Electrical System 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDE...

Oct 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 48,000 mi

FUEL LINE #2 FAILED AFTER RECALLED REPAIR ON FUEL LINE #2 WAS PERFORMED. FUEL WAS SPILLING ONTO HOT ENGINE. I THINK THE ORIGINAL RECALL WAS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 11V490000. LOOKS TO ME THAT CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS SAME AS COVERED IN RECALL-VIBRATION FATIGUE.

Oct 16, 2015 Electrical System 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDE...

Oct 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 48,000 mi

FUEL LINE #2 FAILED AFTER RECALLED REPAIR ON FUEL LINE #2 WAS PERFORMED. FUEL WAS SPILLING ONTO HOT ENGINE. I THINK THE ORIGINAL RECALL WAS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 11V490000. LOOKS TO ME THAT CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS SAME AS COVERED IN RECALL-VIBRATION FATIGUE.

Oct 7, 2015 Electrical System 114,000 mi

RADIO IN 2010 JETTA TDI STOPPED WORKING. IT LOOKS LIKE IT HAS NO POWER BUT ALL FUSES CHECK GOOD. THERE IS MANY MANY OF THESE SAME ISSUES WITH THE DELPHI RADIOS IN THE JETTAS IN 2010. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE THE MANY OWNERS THAT HAVE BEEN TURNED AWAY WITH THERE FAULTY RADIOS. THE MAIN SAFETY ISSUES I...

Oct 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 114,000 mi

RADIO IN 2010 JETTA TDI STOPPED WORKING. IT LOOKS LIKE IT HAS NO POWER BUT ALL FUSES CHECK GOOD. THERE IS MANY MANY OF THESE SAME ISSUES WITH THE DELPHI RADIOS IN THE JETTAS IN 2010. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE THE MANY OWNERS THAT HAVE BEEN TURNED AWAY WITH THERE FAULTY RADIOS. THE MAIN SAFETY ISSUES I...

Oct 7, 2015 Electrical System 114,000 mi

RADIO IN 2010 JETTA TDI STOPPED WORKING. IT LOOKS LIKE IT HAS NO POWER BUT ALL FUSES CHECK GOOD. THERE IS MANY MANY OF THESE SAME ISSUES WITH THE DELPHI RADIOS IN THE JETTAS IN 2010. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE THE MANY OWNERS THAT HAVE BEEN TURNED AWAY WITH THERE FAULTY RADIOS. THE MAIN SAFETY ISSUES I...

Oct 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 114,000 mi

RADIO IN 2010 JETTA TDI STOPPED WORKING. IT LOOKS LIKE IT HAS NO POWER BUT ALL FUSES CHECK GOOD. THERE IS MANY MANY OF THESE SAME ISSUES WITH THE DELPHI RADIOS IN THE JETTAS IN 2010. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE THE MANY OWNERS THAT HAVE BEEN TURNED AWAY WITH THERE FAULTY RADIOS. THE MAIN SAFETY ISSUES I...

Oct 5, 2015 Air Bags Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE F...

Oct 5, 2015 Air Bags Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE F...

Sep 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 113,600 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE GOING UPHILL AND WOULD ONLY REACH SPEEDS OF ABOUT 20MPH ON A 40MPH ROAD. THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE CAR WOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL...

Sep 25, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 113,600 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE GOING UPHILL AND WOULD ONLY REACH SPEEDS OF ABOUT 20MPH ON A 40MPH ROAD. THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE CAR WOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL...

Sep 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 113,600 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE GOING UPHILL AND WOULD ONLY REACH SPEEDS OF ABOUT 20MPH ON A 40MPH ROAD. THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE CAR WOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL...

Sep 25, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 113,600 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE GOING UPHILL AND WOULD ONLY REACH SPEEDS OF ABOUT 20MPH ON A 40MPH ROAD. THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE CAR WOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL...

Sep 24, 2015 Power Train 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR INADVERTENTLY DISENGAGES THE DSG TRANSMISSION RESULTING IN NO POWER TRANSFER TO THE WHEELS. THE CAR ALSO DISPLAYS AN "ESP ERROR" (ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ONCE THE CAR IS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF, AND THEN BACK ON, THE...

Sep 24, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR INADVERTENTLY DISENGAGES THE DSG TRANSMISSION RESULTING IN NO POWER TRANSFER TO THE WHEELS. THE CAR ALSO DISPLAYS AN "ESP ERROR" (ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ONCE THE CAR IS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF, AND THEN BACK ON, THE...

Sep 24, 2015 Electrical System 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR INADVERTENTLY DISENGAGES THE DSG TRANSMISSION RESULTING IN NO POWER TRANSFER TO THE WHEELS. THE CAR ALSO DISPLAYS AN "ESP ERROR" (ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ONCE THE CAR IS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF, AND THEN BACK ON, THE...

Sep 24, 2015 Engine 139,000 mi

TURBO FAILED ON TDI

Sep 24, 2015 Engine 60,000 mi

AT 60,000 MILES WE NOTICED A DECREASE IN ACCELERATION AND GAS MILEAGE IN 2010, VW JETTA TDI. THE DEALER SAID THEY FIXED THE ISSUES, BUT WE ONLY SAW A SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN THE VEHICLES PERFORMANCE. IN BETWEEN THE 60,000 MILES AND NOW 113,000 THE CAR HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED TO HAVE THE EGR VALVE, DPF FILT...

Sep 24, 2015 Power Train 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR INADVERTENTLY DISENGAGES THE DSG TRANSMISSION RESULTING IN NO POWER TRANSFER TO THE WHEELS. THE CAR ALSO DISPLAYS AN "ESP ERROR" (ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ONCE THE CAR IS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF, AND THEN BACK ON, THE...

Sep 24, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR INADVERTENTLY DISENGAGES THE DSG TRANSMISSION RESULTING IN NO POWER TRANSFER TO THE WHEELS. THE CAR ALSO DISPLAYS AN "ESP ERROR" (ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ONCE THE CAR IS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF, AND THEN BACK ON, THE...

Sep 24, 2015 Electrical System 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR INADVERTENTLY DISENGAGES THE DSG TRANSMISSION RESULTING IN NO POWER TRANSFER TO THE WHEELS. THE CAR ALSO DISPLAYS AN "ESP ERROR" (ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ONCE THE CAR IS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF, AND THEN BACK ON, THE...

Sep 24, 2015 Engine 139,000 mi

TURBO FAILED ON TDI

Sep 24, 2015 Engine 60,000 mi

AT 60,000 MILES WE NOTICED A DECREASE IN ACCELERATION AND GAS MILEAGE IN 2010, VW JETTA TDI. THE DEALER SAID THEY FIXED THE ISSUES, BUT WE ONLY SAW A SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN THE VEHICLES PERFORMANCE. IN BETWEEN THE 60,000 MILES AND NOW 113,000 THE CAR HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED TO HAVE THE EGR VALVE, DPF FILT...

Sep 23, 2015 Engine 89,433 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS THE DPF (DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER) FAILED. THE FILTER WAS PLUGGED WITH CARBON. THE DEALER ADMITTED TO ME THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN DEFECT AND BAD ENGINEERING THAT AFFECTED MODEL...

Sep 23, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 57,600 mi

YEAR: 2010 BUILD DATE: AUG 2009 MAKE/MODEL: JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI TRANNY: 6M MILEAGE: (ACTUAL MILES AT TIME OF PROBLEM OR WHEN PROBLEM BEGAN) 57,500 DIESEL FUEL SOURCE: SHELL AND CHEVRON ADDITIVES: NOPE PROBLEM: TOOK MY TDI TO AN INDEPENDENT. FIRST TIME EVER (ALWAYS DEALER SERVICED). HAD A CHE...

Sep 23, 2015 Engine 89,433 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS THE DPF (DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER) FAILED. THE FILTER WAS PLUGGED WITH CARBON. THE DEALER ADMITTED TO ME THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN DEFECT AND BAD ENGINEERING THAT AFFECTED MODEL...

Sep 23, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 57,600 mi

YEAR: 2010 BUILD DATE: AUG 2009 MAKE/MODEL: JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI TRANNY: 6M MILEAGE: (ACTUAL MILES AT TIME OF PROBLEM OR WHEN PROBLEM BEGAN) 57,500 DIESEL FUEL SOURCE: SHELL AND CHEVRON ADDITIVES: NOPE PROBLEM: TOOK MY TDI TO AN INDEPENDENT. FIRST TIME EVER (ALWAYS DEALER SERVICED). HAD A CHE...

Sep 21, 2015 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE DAY I RECEIVED THE EMAIL FROM THE NHTSA FOR THE CLOCK SPRINGS FAILING ON MY MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. AT FIRST I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT AND THEN I LOST MY HORN AND RADIO CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL. SINCE I HAD JUST READ THE INVESTIGATION THAT IS BEEN INITIATED ...

Sep 21, 2015 Air Bags 100,000 mi

THE DAY I RECEIVED THE EMAIL FROM THE NHTSA FOR THE CLOCK SPRINGS FAILING ON MY MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. AT FIRST I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT AND THEN I LOST MY HORN AND RADIO CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL. SINCE I HAD JUST READ THE INVESTIGATION THAT IS BEEN INITIATED ...

Sep 21, 2015 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE DAY I RECEIVED THE EMAIL FROM THE NHTSA FOR THE CLOCK SPRINGS FAILING ON MY MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. AT FIRST I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT AND THEN I LOST MY HORN AND RADIO CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL. SINCE I HAD JUST READ THE INVESTIGATION THAT IS BEEN INITIATED ...

Sep 21, 2015 Air Bags 100,000 mi

THE DAY I RECEIVED THE EMAIL FROM THE NHTSA FOR THE CLOCK SPRINGS FAILING ON MY MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. AT FIRST I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT AND THEN I LOST MY HORN AND RADIO CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL. SINCE I HAD JUST READ THE INVESTIGATION THAT IS BEEN INITIATED ...

Sep 18, 2015 Power Train 104,880 mi

DRIVING ON 2-LANE LEVEL ROAD, DRY WEATHER, DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 15 MILES, AT ABOUT 35 MPH, VEHICLE DROPPED OUT OF GEAR, APPEARED TO BE IN NEUTRAL WHILE MOVING. ABS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. PUT ON FLASHERS AND HAND SIGNALED TO VEHICLES BEHIND ME AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STO...

Sep 18, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 95,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE OTHER DOOR LOCKS EVENTUALLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK ACTUATORS ON EACH DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Sep 18, 2015 Structure 95,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE OTHER DOOR LOCKS EVENTUALLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK ACTUATORS ON EACH DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Sep 18, 2015 Power Train 104,880 mi

DRIVING ON 2-LANE LEVEL ROAD, DRY WEATHER, DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 15 MILES, AT ABOUT 35 MPH, VEHICLE DROPPED OUT OF GEAR, APPEARED TO BE IN NEUTRAL WHILE MOVING. ABS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. PUT ON FLASHERS AND HAND SIGNALED TO VEHICLES BEHIND ME AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STO...

Sep 18, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 95,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE OTHER DOOR LOCKS EVENTUALLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK ACTUATORS ON EACH DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Sep 18, 2015 Structure 95,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE OTHER DOOR LOCKS EVENTUALLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK ACTUATORS ON EACH DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Sep 15, 2015 Air Bags 63,975 mi

STARTING IN MAY 2015 WE BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD NOT ALWAYS SEEM TO WORK CORRECTLY WHEN MY SON SAT THERE. I JUST FIGURED IT TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHT IN THE DASH. MY SON WEIGHING IN THE 60 POUND RANGE, I KNEW IT SHOULD NOT OF BEEN ON WHEN HE WAS THERE. SOMETIMES IT ...

Sep 15, 2015 Air Bags 63,975 mi

STARTING IN MAY 2015 WE BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD NOT ALWAYS SEEM TO WORK CORRECTLY WHEN MY SON SAT THERE. I JUST FIGURED IT TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHT IN THE DASH. MY SON WEIGHING IN THE 60 POUND RANGE, I KNEW IT SHOULD NOT OF BEEN ON WHEN HE WAS THERE. SOMETIMES IT ...

Sep 14, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

ADD ANOTHER 2010 VW OWNER TO LIST OF RADIO ISSUES WITH THE CAR. CAR RADIO AND BLUETOOTH ARE NO LONGER WORKING. I CHECKED THE FUSES PER THE OWNER MANUAL, AND RADIO IS STILL NOT WORKING. THIS LOOKS LIKE IT'S BEEN HAPPENING QUITE A BIT ON THE 2010 JETTA. THIS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE SINCE I AM UNABLE TO ...

Sep 14, 2015 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AND THE LATEST RECALL DONE BY THE DEALERSHIP. ABOUT 3 DAYS LATER THE RADIO WENT BLANK AND BLACK. ANOTHER PROBLEM HAS BEEN THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO UNLOCK REAR PASSENGER DOOR EXCEPT MANUALLY. AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LOCK IS NOT WORKING AT ALL ON THAT S...

Sep 14, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

ADD ANOTHER 2010 VW OWNER TO LIST OF RADIO ISSUES WITH THE CAR. CAR RADIO AND BLUETOOTH ARE NO LONGER WORKING. I CHECKED THE FUSES PER THE OWNER MANUAL, AND RADIO IS STILL NOT WORKING. THIS LOOKS LIKE IT'S BEEN HAPPENING QUITE A BIT ON THE 2010 JETTA. THIS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE SINCE I AM UNABLE TO ...

Sep 14, 2015 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AND THE LATEST RECALL DONE BY THE DEALERSHIP. ABOUT 3 DAYS LATER THE RADIO WENT BLANK AND BLACK. ANOTHER PROBLEM HAS BEEN THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO UNLOCK REAR PASSENGER DOOR EXCEPT MANUALLY. AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LOCK IS NOT WORKING AT ALL ON THAT S...

Sep 2, 2015 Electrical System 88,000 mi

DROVE CAR TO WORK 0630, STEREO WORKED FINE. LEFT WORK AT 1915, WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, THE STEREO DID NOT COME ON, SCREEN WAS BLACK, NO SOUND. THOUGHT MAYBE IT BLEW A FUSE. ON MY WAY HOME, THE STEREO STARTED WORKING AGAIN, JUST POPPED ON. AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT WENT OFF AGAIN, BUT LOUD A RHYTHIM...

Sep 2, 2015 Unknown Or Other 88,000 mi

DROVE CAR TO WORK 0630, STEREO WORKED FINE. LEFT WORK AT 1915, WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, THE STEREO DID NOT COME ON, SCREEN WAS BLACK, NO SOUND. THOUGHT MAYBE IT BLEW A FUSE. ON MY WAY HOME, THE STEREO STARTED WORKING AGAIN, JUST POPPED ON. AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT WENT OFF AGAIN, BUT LOUD A RHYTHIM...

Sep 2, 2015 Electrical System 88,000 mi

DROVE CAR TO WORK 0630, STEREO WORKED FINE. LEFT WORK AT 1915, WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, THE STEREO DID NOT COME ON, SCREEN WAS BLACK, NO SOUND. THOUGHT MAYBE IT BLEW A FUSE. ON MY WAY HOME, THE STEREO STARTED WORKING AGAIN, JUST POPPED ON. AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT WENT OFF AGAIN, BUT LOUD A RHYTHIM...

Sep 2, 2015 Unknown Or Other 88,000 mi

DROVE CAR TO WORK 0630, STEREO WORKED FINE. LEFT WORK AT 1915, WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, THE STEREO DID NOT COME ON, SCREEN WAS BLACK, NO SOUND. THOUGHT MAYBE IT BLEW A FUSE. ON MY WAY HOME, THE STEREO STARTED WORKING AGAIN, JUST POPPED ON. AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT WENT OFF AGAIN, BUT LOUD A RHYTHIM...

Aug 31, 2015 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

CAR WORKED FINE THE EVENING BEFORE. STARTED THE CAR WITHOUT INCIDENT THE NEXT DAY AND THE RADIO DIDN'T WORK. THERE WASN'T ANY SCREEN OR NOISE. THE PHONE DIDN'T WORK EITHER. THE FUSES WERE CHECKED AND ALL WERE GOOD. THE RADIO (DELPHI P/N 28252585, VW # 1K0035180 AC), WAS TAKEN OUT AND ALL CONNECTIONS...

Aug 31, 2015 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

CAR WORKED FINE THE EVENING BEFORE. STARTED THE CAR WITHOUT INCIDENT THE NEXT DAY AND THE RADIO DIDN'T WORK. THERE WASN'T ANY SCREEN OR NOISE. THE PHONE DIDN'T WORK EITHER. THE FUSES WERE CHECKED AND ALL WERE GOOD. THE RADIO (DELPHI P/N 28252585, VW # 1K0035180 AC), WAS TAKEN OUT AND ALL CONNECTIONS...

Aug 25, 2015 Electrical System 61,800 mi

RADIO & BLUETOOTH SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. NO POWER. FUSES WERE CHECKED AND ALL ARE GOOD. REVIEWING INTERNET AND SEEMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE BLUETOOTH NO LONGER WORKING.

Aug 25, 2015 Electrical System 61,800 mi

RADIO & BLUETOOTH SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. NO POWER. FUSES WERE CHECKED AND ALL ARE GOOD. REVIEWING INTERNET AND SEEMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE BLUETOOTH NO LONGER WORKING.

Aug 23, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

RADIO WAS WORKING FINE ONE MINUTE THAN THE NEXT IT WAS DEAD. I HAD THE FUSES CHECK FOR THE RADIO NONE OF THEM WERE BLOWN. I WAS ACTUALLY STRANDED FROM A TIRE BLOW OUT WITH NO HANDS FREE USE OF MY RADIO WHICH THE POLICE OFFICER THAT HELPED ME SAID THAT WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE'S NO REASON...

Aug 23, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

RADIO WAS WORKING FINE ONE MINUTE THAN THE NEXT IT WAS DEAD. I HAD THE FUSES CHECK FOR THE RADIO NONE OF THEM WERE BLOWN. I WAS ACTUALLY STRANDED FROM A TIRE BLOW OUT WITH NO HANDS FREE USE OF MY RADIO WHICH THE POLICE OFFICER THAT HELPED ME SAID THAT WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE'S NO REASON...

Aug 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 62,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE PURCHASING NEW IN OCT 2010 WITH THE DEALER DOING ALL THE MAINTENANCE WORK ON IT. ON 8/30/13 THE RADIO WENT DEAD, DEALER REPLACED AT NO COST TO ME. THIS MORNING 8/17/15 I AGAIN HAVE A DEAD RADIO, SAME AS BEFORE, I CALLED DEALER AND ASKED WHEN THEY REPLACED THE PRIOR ONE AN...

Aug 17, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE PURCHASING NEW IN OCT 2010 WITH THE DEALER DOING ALL THE MAINTENANCE WORK ON IT. ON 8/30/13 THE RADIO WENT DEAD, DEALER REPLACED AT NO COST TO ME. THIS MORNING 8/17/15 I AGAIN HAVE A DEAD RADIO, SAME AS BEFORE, I CALLED DEALER AND ASKED WHEN THEY REPLACED THE PRIOR ONE AN...

Aug 17, 2015 Unknown Or Other 62,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE PURCHASING NEW IN OCT 2010 WITH THE DEALER DOING ALL THE MAINTENANCE WORK ON IT. ON 8/30/13 THE RADIO WENT DEAD, DEALER REPLACED AT NO COST TO ME. THIS MORNING 8/17/15 I AGAIN HAVE A DEAD RADIO, SAME AS BEFORE, I CALLED DEALER AND ASKED WHEN THEY REPLACED THE PRIOR ONE AN...

Aug 17, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE PURCHASING NEW IN OCT 2010 WITH THE DEALER DOING ALL THE MAINTENANCE WORK ON IT. ON 8/30/13 THE RADIO WENT DEAD, DEALER REPLACED AT NO COST TO ME. THIS MORNING 8/17/15 I AGAIN HAVE A DEAD RADIO, SAME AS BEFORE, I CALLED DEALER AND ASKED WHEN THEY REPLACED THE PRIOR ONE AN...

Aug 11, 2015 Engine 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT ...

Aug 11, 2015 Engine 90,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING ON I10 FREEWAY AT ABOUT 70MPH THE ENGINE WENT TO HALF POWER I TRIED TO GET TO A DEALER SHIP BUT BEFORE I COULD THE ENGINE QUIT WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. ON MY TDI JETTA.

Aug 11, 2015 Engine 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT ...

Aug 11, 2015 Engine 90,000 mi

WHEN TRAVELING ON I10 FREEWAY AT ABOUT 70MPH THE ENGINE WENT TO HALF POWER I TRIED TO GET TO A DEALER SHIP BUT BEFORE I COULD THE ENGINE QUIT WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. ON MY TDI JETTA.

Aug 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 131,000 mi

MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 2010 VW JETTA CLEAN DIESEL TDI ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER; SHE PUSHED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR BUT TO NO AVAIL. AS THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, SHE WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE NEARBY OFF RAMP AND GET CAR...

Aug 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 131,000 mi

MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR 2010 VW JETTA CLEAN DIESEL TDI ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER; SHE PUSHED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR BUT TO NO AVAIL. AS THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, SHE WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE NEARBY OFF RAMP AND GET CAR...

Aug 4, 2015 Electrical System 58,700 mi

STARTED CAR THIS MORNING AND HIT THE POWER BUTTON ON FOR THE RADIO - NOTHING. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE WEB, FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE PREMIUM 8 VW RADIO. FUSES THAT WERE EASILY ACCESSIBLE CHECKED OUT FINE. RADIO IS COMPLETELY DEAD. USING RESET INSTRUCTIONS FROM TH...

Aug 4, 2015 Engine 123,600 mi

I TOOK MY 2010 JETTA TDI IN TO HAVE THE ECM REPROGRAMMED PER THE NOTICE I RECEIVED FROM VOLKSWAGON THAT SAID THE EGR MIGHT NOT BE READ PROPERLY. THE NEXT DAY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TODAY I HAD THEM LOOK AT IT. THEY ARE ADVISING ME THAT MY DIESEL PARTICULATE FIL...

Aug 4, 2015 Power Train 123,600 mi

I TOOK MY 2010 JETTA TDI IN TO HAVE THE ECM REPROGRAMMED PER THE NOTICE I RECEIVED FROM VOLKSWAGON THAT SAID THE EGR MIGHT NOT BE READ PROPERLY. THE NEXT DAY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TODAY I HAD THEM LOOK AT IT. THEY ARE ADVISING ME THAT MY DIESEL PARTICULATE FIL...

Aug 4, 2015 Electrical System 58,700 mi

STARTED CAR THIS MORNING AND HIT THE POWER BUTTON ON FOR THE RADIO - NOTHING. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE WEB, FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE PREMIUM 8 VW RADIO. FUSES THAT WERE EASILY ACCESSIBLE CHECKED OUT FINE. RADIO IS COMPLETELY DEAD. USING RESET INSTRUCTIONS FROM TH...

Aug 4, 2015 Engine 123,600 mi

I TOOK MY 2010 JETTA TDI IN TO HAVE THE ECM REPROGRAMMED PER THE NOTICE I RECEIVED FROM VOLKSWAGON THAT SAID THE EGR MIGHT NOT BE READ PROPERLY. THE NEXT DAY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TODAY I HAD THEM LOOK AT IT. THEY ARE ADVISING ME THAT MY DIESEL PARTICULATE FIL...

Aug 4, 2015 Power Train 123,600 mi

I TOOK MY 2010 JETTA TDI IN TO HAVE THE ECM REPROGRAMMED PER THE NOTICE I RECEIVED FROM VOLKSWAGON THAT SAID THE EGR MIGHT NOT BE READ PROPERLY. THE NEXT DAY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TODAY I HAD THEM LOOK AT IT. THEY ARE ADVISING ME THAT MY DIESEL PARTICULATE FIL...

Aug 1, 2015 Electrical System 22,000 mi

BUILT IN BLUETOOTH / RADIO IS DEFECTIVE, LEAVING PASSENGERS UNABLE TO USE HANDS FREE TECHNOLOGY, AND ALSO ELIMINATES THE NATIONAL ALERT SYSTEM. THE DEAD RADIO ALSO LEADS TO A PARASITIC BATTERY DRAIN, WHICH WILL KILL THE BATTERY OF THE CAR, LEAVING PEOPLE STRANDED, POTENTIALLY IN EXTREME WEATHER SIT...

Aug 1, 2015 Electrical System 22,000 mi

BUILT IN BLUETOOTH / RADIO IS DEFECTIVE, LEAVING PASSENGERS UNABLE TO USE HANDS FREE TECHNOLOGY, AND ALSO ELIMINATES THE NATIONAL ALERT SYSTEM. THE DEAD RADIO ALSO LEADS TO A PARASITIC BATTERY DRAIN, WHICH WILL KILL THE BATTERY OF THE CAR, LEAVING PEOPLE STRANDED, POTENTIALLY IN EXTREME WEATHER SIT...

Jul 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, AN ABNORMAL NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED PRIOR TO THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFI...

Jul 30, 2015 Engine 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, AN ABNORMAL NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED PRIOR TO THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFI...

Jul 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, AN ABNORMAL NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED PRIOR TO THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFI...

Jul 30, 2015 Engine 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, AN ABNORMAL NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED PRIOR TO THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFI...

Jul 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 115,679 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN MIDDLE LANE OF THE FREEWAY MY 2010 VOLKWAGEN JETTA TDI LOST POWER AND AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY TRAFFIC WHILE MAKING MY WAY TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE I LEARNED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD ...

Jul 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 115,679 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN MIDDLE LANE OF THE FREEWAY MY 2010 VOLKWAGEN JETTA TDI LOST POWER AND AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY TRAFFIC WHILE MAKING MY WAY TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE I LEARNED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD ...

Jul 27, 2015 Electrical System 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY THERE WAS A POP SOUND FROM THE DELPHI PREMIUM 8 (RNS-510?) RADIO AND IT WENT DEAD. CHECKED THE FUSES AND FOUND THAT THEY WERE ALL OK. LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN/COMMON COMPLAINT. IT LEADS ME TO WONDER IF THERE ARE OTHER ELECTRICAL I...

Jul 27, 2015 Electrical System 67,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY THERE WAS A POP SOUND FROM THE DELPHI PREMIUM 8 (RNS-510?) RADIO AND IT WENT DEAD. CHECKED THE FUSES AND FOUND THAT THEY WERE ALL OK. LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN/COMMON COMPLAINT. IT LEADS ME TO WONDER IF THERE ARE OTHER ELECTRICAL I...

Jul 10, 2015 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

OVER THE PAST 4 YEARS EVERY DOOR ONE BY ONE THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED AND NEED TO BE REPLACE. I HAVE RESEARCHED ON-LINE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE FOR VW

Jul 10, 2015 Power Train 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE NEUTRAL AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODUL...

Jul 10, 2015 Electrical System 86,000 mi

COMPLETE FAILURE OF PREMIUM 8 AUDIO. POSSIBLY CAUSED BY INCORRECT RATING FUSES INSTALLED IN BOTH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK AND REAR OF HEAD UNIT. UNAVAILABILITY OF HANDS-FREE PHONE PHONE USE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. 1000'S OF COMPLAINTS FILED EVERYWHERE.

Jul 10, 2015 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

OVER THE PAST 4 YEARS EVERY DOOR ONE BY ONE THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED AND NEED TO BE REPLACE. I HAVE RESEARCHED ON-LINE AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE FOR VW

Jul 10, 2015 Power Train 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE NEUTRAL AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODUL...

Jul 10, 2015 Electrical System 86,000 mi

COMPLETE FAILURE OF PREMIUM 8 AUDIO. POSSIBLY CAUSED BY INCORRECT RATING FUSES INSTALLED IN BOTH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK AND REAR OF HEAD UNIT. UNAVAILABILITY OF HANDS-FREE PHONE PHONE USE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. 1000'S OF COMPLAINTS FILED EVERYWHERE.

Jul 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 157,000 mi

THE HPFP FAILED ON MY VEHICLE CAUSING METAL TO CONTAMINATE THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. VWOA STATES THAT THEY WILL ONLY COVER VEHICLES WITH UNDER 120000 MILES. HOWEVER, MY VEHICLE IS SLIGHTLY OVER THAT AMOUNT. FROM THE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE, THIS PROBLEM HAS EFFECTED A LARGE AMOUNT OF VW TDI OWNERS. SINCE...

Jul 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 157,000 mi

THE HPFP FAILED ON MY VEHICLE CAUSING METAL TO CONTAMINATE THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. VWOA STATES THAT THEY WILL ONLY COVER VEHICLES WITH UNDER 120000 MILES. HOWEVER, MY VEHICLE IS SLIGHTLY OVER THAT AMOUNT. FROM THE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE, THIS PROBLEM HAS EFFECTED A LARGE AMOUNT OF VW TDI OWNERS. SINCE...

Jul 8, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE SOUNDED VERY ROUGHLY AND UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSU...

Jul 8, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE SOUNDED VERY ROUGHLY AND UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSU...

Jun 30, 2015 Electrical System 96,000 mi

VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN 2010. THE RADIO WAS PLAYING, I HEARD A SMALL "POP" AND THE RADIO QUIT WORKING, NO LIGHTS, NO SOUND. THE BLUE TOOTH IS PLAYED THRU THE RADIO SO THIS NO LONGER WORKS EITHER. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS I CAN NO LONGER USE BLUETOOTH TO TALK ON THE PHONE. IN FACT IN SOME STATES I TRA...

Jun 30, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

RADIO SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. NO POWER. BLACK SCREEN. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND TOOK THE CAR TO AN AUDIO SOUND PLACE - THEY TOOK OUT THE RADIO TO CHECK THE FUSE IN THE BACK. ALL FUSES WORK, RADIO IS GROUNDED AND POWER IS FINE. RADIO IS DEAD. SEEMS THERE ARE QUITE A FEW 2010 JETTAS WITH THIS SAME ISS...

Jun 30, 2015 Electrical System 96,000 mi

VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN 2010. THE RADIO WAS PLAYING, I HEARD A SMALL "POP" AND THE RADIO QUIT WORKING, NO LIGHTS, NO SOUND. THE BLUE TOOTH IS PLAYED THRU THE RADIO SO THIS NO LONGER WORKS EITHER. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS I CAN NO LONGER USE BLUETOOTH TO TALK ON THE PHONE. IN FACT IN SOME STATES I TRA...

Jun 30, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

RADIO SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. NO POWER. BLACK SCREEN. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND TOOK THE CAR TO AN AUDIO SOUND PLACE - THEY TOOK OUT THE RADIO TO CHECK THE FUSE IN THE BACK. ALL FUSES WORK, RADIO IS GROUNDED AND POWER IS FINE. RADIO IS DEAD. SEEMS THERE ARE QUITE A FEW 2010 JETTAS WITH THIS SAME ISS...

Jun 29, 2015 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2010 VW JETTA JUST OVER A YEAR AGO AT THIS POINT. I LOVED IT AT FIRST, IT'S A CLEAN DIESEL. WITHIN 3-4 MONTHS OF OWNING IT THE STEREO HAS GONE OUT. VW HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE THIS ISSUE EVEN THOUGH IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE! IT'S DRAINING BATTERIES, CAUSING ELECTRICAL AND FUSE ISSUES WHICH COULD...

Jun 29, 2015 Visibility/wiper 78,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2010 VW JETTA JUST OVER A YEAR AGO AT THIS POINT. I LOVED IT AT FIRST, IT'S A CLEAN DIESEL. WITHIN 3-4 MONTHS OF OWNING IT THE STEREO HAS GONE OUT. VW HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE THIS ISSUE EVEN THOUGH IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE! IT'S DRAINING BATTERIES, CAUSING ELECTRICAL AND FUSE ISSUES WHICH COULD...

Jun 29, 2015 Unknown Or Other 78,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2010 VW JETTA JUST OVER A YEAR AGO AT THIS POINT. I LOVED IT AT FIRST, IT'S A CLEAN DIESEL. WITHIN 3-4 MONTHS OF OWNING IT THE STEREO HAS GONE OUT. VW HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE THIS ISSUE EVEN THOUGH IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE! IT'S DRAINING BATTERIES, CAUSING ELECTRICAL AND FUSE ISSUES WHICH COULD...

Jun 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 151,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR STALLED AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAMP ON, LUCKILY WE WERE ON OUR STREET AND NOT IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREA. CAR WILL NOT START AND BEING TOLD THAT WE HAVE METAL PIECES IN OUR ENGINE. 8500 FIX FOR A 2010 CAR THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER SOME SORT OF RECALL OR WARRANTY IF THESE HIGH PRES...

Jun 29, 2015 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2010 VW JETTA JUST OVER A YEAR AGO AT THIS POINT. I LOVED IT AT FIRST, IT'S A CLEAN DIESEL. WITHIN 3-4 MONTHS OF OWNING IT THE STEREO HAS GONE OUT. VW HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE THIS ISSUE EVEN THOUGH IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE! IT'S DRAINING BATTERIES, CAUSING ELECTRICAL AND FUSE ISSUES WHICH COULD...

Jun 29, 2015 Visibility/wiper 78,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2010 VW JETTA JUST OVER A YEAR AGO AT THIS POINT. I LOVED IT AT FIRST, IT'S A CLEAN DIESEL. WITHIN 3-4 MONTHS OF OWNING IT THE STEREO HAS GONE OUT. VW HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE THIS ISSUE EVEN THOUGH IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE! IT'S DRAINING BATTERIES, CAUSING ELECTRICAL AND FUSE ISSUES WHICH COULD...

Jun 29, 2015 Unknown Or Other 78,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2010 VW JETTA JUST OVER A YEAR AGO AT THIS POINT. I LOVED IT AT FIRST, IT'S A CLEAN DIESEL. WITHIN 3-4 MONTHS OF OWNING IT THE STEREO HAS GONE OUT. VW HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE THIS ISSUE EVEN THOUGH IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE! IT'S DRAINING BATTERIES, CAUSING ELECTRICAL AND FUSE ISSUES WHICH COULD...

Jun 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 151,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR STALLED AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAMP ON, LUCKILY WE WERE ON OUR STREET AND NOT IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREA. CAR WILL NOT START AND BEING TOLD THAT WE HAVE METAL PIECES IN OUR ENGINE. 8500 FIX FOR A 2010 CAR THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER SOME SORT OF RECALL OR WARRANTY IF THESE HIGH PRES...

Jun 24, 2015 Electrical System 92,000 mi

DROVE THE CAR IN THE AFTERNOON AND PARKED IT AT AN OFFICE BUILDING. GOT BACK INTO MY CAR ABOUT AN HOUR LATER AND WHEN THE CAR TURNED ON, THE RADIO WAS COMPLETELY BLACK. NOTHING WORKED AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. CHECKED FUSES AND THEY SEEMED TO BE FINE. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND AFTER SEVERAL HOUR...

Jun 24, 2015 Electrical System 92,000 mi

DROVE THE CAR IN THE AFTERNOON AND PARKED IT AT AN OFFICE BUILDING. GOT BACK INTO MY CAR ABOUT AN HOUR LATER AND WHEN THE CAR TURNED ON, THE RADIO WAS COMPLETELY BLACK. NOTHING WORKED AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. CHECKED FUSES AND THEY SEEMED TO BE FINE. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND AFTER SEVERAL HOUR...

Jun 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 47,000 mi

HANDS FREE/BLUETOOTH/RADIO NOT WORKING. SCREEN WENT DEAD SUDDENLY. FUSES CHECKED AND ALL ARE OK. INABILITY TO USE AUDIO UNIT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. CALLED EAST COAST VW IN ENGLEWOOD, NJ AND DEALER STATED CAR OUT OF WARRANTY. CAR IS A 2010 VW JETTA WITH 47,000 MILES. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA CONTACTED TO NO...

Jun 23, 2015 Electrical System 47,000 mi

HANDS FREE/BLUETOOTH/RADIO NOT WORKING. SCREEN WENT DEAD SUDDENLY. FUSES CHECKED AND ALL ARE OK. INABILITY TO USE AUDIO UNIT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. CALLED EAST COAST VW IN ENGLEWOOD, NJ AND DEALER STATED CAR OUT OF WARRANTY. CAR IS A 2010 VW JETTA WITH 47,000 MILES. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA CONTACTED TO NO...

Jun 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 47,000 mi

HANDS FREE/BLUETOOTH/RADIO NOT WORKING. SCREEN WENT DEAD SUDDENLY. FUSES CHECKED AND ALL ARE OK. INABILITY TO USE AUDIO UNIT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. CALLED EAST COAST VW IN ENGLEWOOD, NJ AND DEALER STATED CAR OUT OF WARRANTY. CAR IS A 2010 VW JETTA WITH 47,000 MILES. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA CONTACTED TO NO...

Jun 23, 2015 Electrical System 47,000 mi

HANDS FREE/BLUETOOTH/RADIO NOT WORKING. SCREEN WENT DEAD SUDDENLY. FUSES CHECKED AND ALL ARE OK. INABILITY TO USE AUDIO UNIT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. CALLED EAST COAST VW IN ENGLEWOOD, NJ AND DEALER STATED CAR OUT OF WARRANTY. CAR IS A 2010 VW JETTA WITH 47,000 MILES. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA CONTACTED TO NO...

Jun 20, 2015 Unknown Or Other 6,200 mi

THE LEFT TURNING SIGNAL BLINKS WHEN USING THE RIGHT TURNING SIGNAL. SOMETIMES NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN USING THE RIGHT TURNING SIGNAL. SOMETIMES THE LEFT TURNING SIGNAL BLINKS A FEW TIMES BEFORE THE RIGHT TURNING SIGNAL BLINKS. THIS IS INTERMITTENT WITH NO INDICATION WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. OFTEN IT W...

Jun 20, 2015 Unknown Or Other 6,200 mi

THE LEFT TURNING SIGNAL BLINKS WHEN USING THE RIGHT TURNING SIGNAL. SOMETIMES NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN USING THE RIGHT TURNING SIGNAL. SOMETIMES THE LEFT TURNING SIGNAL BLINKS A FEW TIMES BEFORE THE RIGHT TURNING SIGNAL BLINKS. THIS IS INTERMITTENT WITH NO INDICATION WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. OFTEN IT W...

Jun 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 74,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 82 IN WASHINGTON OUR 2010 JETTA EXPERIENCED A SAFETY-RELATED MALFUNCTION; THE "GLOW PLUG" LAMP ILLUMINATED, THEN THE "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" LAMP ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED BY AN IMMEDIATE COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. AFTER COMING TO A STOP, THE ENG...

Jun 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 74,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 82 IN WASHINGTON OUR 2010 JETTA EXPERIENCED A SAFETY-RELATED MALFUNCTION; THE "GLOW PLUG" LAMP ILLUMINATED, THEN THE "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" LAMP ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED BY AN IMMEDIATE COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. AFTER COMING TO A STOP, THE ENG...

Jun 15, 2015 Electrical System 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLUETOOTH FEATURE FAILED TO WORK WHENEVER THE RADIO WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000...

Jun 15, 2015 Equipment 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLUETOOTH FEATURE FAILED TO WORK WHENEVER THE RADIO WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000...

Jun 15, 2015 Electrical System 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLUETOOTH FEATURE FAILED TO WORK WHENEVER THE RADIO WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000...

Jun 15, 2015 Equipment 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLUETOOTH FEATURE FAILED TO WORK WHENEVER THE RADIO WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000...

Jun 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 286,000 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. ENGINE DIED AS IF THE CAR RAN OUT OF FUEL. TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT TURNOVER. IT WOULD ONLY CRANK. ACTED LIKE IT RAN OUT OF FUEL BUT THERE WAS HALF A TANK OF FUEL.

Jun 12, 2015 Unknown Or Other 286,000 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. ENGINE DIED AS IF THE CAR RAN OUT OF FUEL. TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT TURNOVER. IT WOULD ONLY CRANK. ACTED LIKE IT RAN OUT OF FUEL BUT THERE WAS HALF A TANK OF FUEL.

Jun 12, 2015 Engine 286,000 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. ENGINE DIED AS IF THE CAR RAN OUT OF FUEL. TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT TURNOVER. IT WOULD ONLY CRANK. ACTED LIKE IT RAN OUT OF FUEL BUT THERE WAS HALF A TANK OF FUEL.

Jun 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 286,000 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. ENGINE DIED AS IF THE CAR RAN OUT OF FUEL. TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT TURNOVER. IT WOULD ONLY CRANK. ACTED LIKE IT RAN OUT OF FUEL BUT THERE WAS HALF A TANK OF FUEL.

Jun 12, 2015 Unknown Or Other 286,000 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. ENGINE DIED AS IF THE CAR RAN OUT OF FUEL. TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT TURNOVER. IT WOULD ONLY CRANK. ACTED LIKE IT RAN OUT OF FUEL BUT THERE WAS HALF A TANK OF FUEL.

Jun 12, 2015 Engine 286,000 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. ENGINE DIED AS IF THE CAR RAN OUT OF FUEL. TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT TURNOVER. IT WOULD ONLY CRANK. ACTED LIKE IT RAN OUT OF FUEL BUT THERE WAS HALF A TANK OF FUEL.

Jun 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 77,000 mi

HIGHWAY DRIVING, GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, STARTED LOSING POWER, THEN STALL. MANAGED TO COAST OFF ONTO AN EXIT RAMP. MECHANIC TOWED, FOUND BATTERY/ALTERNATOR FINE, FUEL PRESSURE FINE, SUGGESTED DEALER REPAIR. VW DEALER SAYS ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING: HPFP, FUEL LINES, ETC. NOTED ...

Jun 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 77,000 mi

HIGHWAY DRIVING, GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, STARTED LOSING POWER, THEN STALL. MANAGED TO COAST OFF ONTO AN EXIT RAMP. MECHANIC TOWED, FOUND BATTERY/ALTERNATOR FINE, FUEL PRESSURE FINE, SUGGESTED DEALER REPAIR. VW DEALER SAYS ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING: HPFP, FUEL LINES, ETC. NOTED ...

Jun 8, 2015 Electrical System 104,635 mi

VW 2010 TDI - RADIO DEAD. COMPLETELY WENT BLACK, UNRESPONSIVE. DISCOVERED WRONG FUSE IN LINE WITH RADIO - 15A WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 10A ACCORDING TO SPEC. THIS OVER TIME CAUSED THE RADIO TO FRY. VW OF A DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND GIVES THE STANDARD REPLY THAT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. A ...

Jun 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other 104,635 mi

VW 2010 TDI - RADIO DEAD. COMPLETELY WENT BLACK, UNRESPONSIVE. DISCOVERED WRONG FUSE IN LINE WITH RADIO - 15A WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 10A ACCORDING TO SPEC. THIS OVER TIME CAUSED THE RADIO TO FRY. VW OF A DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND GIVES THE STANDARD REPLY THAT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. A ...

Jun 8, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 104,635 mi

VW 2010 TDI - RADIO DEAD. COMPLETELY WENT BLACK, UNRESPONSIVE. DISCOVERED WRONG FUSE IN LINE WITH RADIO - 15A WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 10A ACCORDING TO SPEC. THIS OVER TIME CAUSED THE RADIO TO FRY. VW OF A DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND GIVES THE STANDARD REPLY THAT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. A ...

Jun 8, 2015 Engine 80,205 mi

PULLED AWAY FROM STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC. ENGINE QUIT AS IF FUEL WAS CUT OFF. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROADWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART THOUGH IT DID CRANK. ABOUT A THIRD OF A TANK OF FUEL, 80K SERVICE WAS TWO WEEKS AGO. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO SHOP.

Jun 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 80,205 mi

PULLED AWAY FROM STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC. ENGINE QUIT AS IF FUEL WAS CUT OFF. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROADWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART THOUGH IT DID CRANK. ABOUT A THIRD OF A TANK OF FUEL, 80K SERVICE WAS TWO WEEKS AGO. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO SHOP.

Jun 8, 2015 Power Train 80,205 mi

PULLED AWAY FROM STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC. ENGINE QUIT AS IF FUEL WAS CUT OFF. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROADWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART THOUGH IT DID CRANK. ABOUT A THIRD OF A TANK OF FUEL, 80K SERVICE WAS TWO WEEKS AGO. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO SHOP.

Jun 8, 2015 Electrical System 104,635 mi

VW 2010 TDI - RADIO DEAD. COMPLETELY WENT BLACK, UNRESPONSIVE. DISCOVERED WRONG FUSE IN LINE WITH RADIO - 15A WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 10A ACCORDING TO SPEC. THIS OVER TIME CAUSED THE RADIO TO FRY. VW OF A DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND GIVES THE STANDARD REPLY THAT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. A ...

Jun 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other 104,635 mi

VW 2010 TDI - RADIO DEAD. COMPLETELY WENT BLACK, UNRESPONSIVE. DISCOVERED WRONG FUSE IN LINE WITH RADIO - 15A WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 10A ACCORDING TO SPEC. THIS OVER TIME CAUSED THE RADIO TO FRY. VW OF A DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND GIVES THE STANDARD REPLY THAT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. A ...

Jun 8, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 104,635 mi

VW 2010 TDI - RADIO DEAD. COMPLETELY WENT BLACK, UNRESPONSIVE. DISCOVERED WRONG FUSE IN LINE WITH RADIO - 15A WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 10A ACCORDING TO SPEC. THIS OVER TIME CAUSED THE RADIO TO FRY. VW OF A DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND GIVES THE STANDARD REPLY THAT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. A ...

Jun 8, 2015 Engine 80,205 mi

PULLED AWAY FROM STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC. ENGINE QUIT AS IF FUEL WAS CUT OFF. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROADWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART THOUGH IT DID CRANK. ABOUT A THIRD OF A TANK OF FUEL, 80K SERVICE WAS TWO WEEKS AGO. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO SHOP.

Jun 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 80,205 mi

PULLED AWAY FROM STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC. ENGINE QUIT AS IF FUEL WAS CUT OFF. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROADWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART THOUGH IT DID CRANK. ABOUT A THIRD OF A TANK OF FUEL, 80K SERVICE WAS TWO WEEKS AGO. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO SHOP.

Jun 8, 2015 Power Train 80,205 mi

PULLED AWAY FROM STOP SIGN INTO TRAFFIC. ENGINE QUIT AS IF FUEL WAS CUT OFF. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROADWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART THOUGH IT DID CRANK. ABOUT A THIRD OF A TANK OF FUEL, 80K SERVICE WAS TWO WEEKS AGO. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO SHOP.

Jun 4, 2015 Power Train 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN WENT BACK INTO GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ESP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE AND DRIFTED BACK INTO NEUTRAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED OFTEN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ...

Jun 4, 2015 Power Train 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN WENT BACK INTO GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ESP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE AND DRIFTED BACK INTO NEUTRAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED OFTEN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ...

May 29, 2015 Electrical System 72,500 mi

ON MAY 9TH,WE STARTED OUR CAR AFTER AFTER A WEDDING AND RECEPTION,THE RADIO WAS BLANK,NOTHING.IT ALSO HAS FACTORY BLUETOOTH.CALLED OUR DEALER AND TRIED TO GET GOODWILL ADJUSTMENT FOR RADIO.WAS TOLD RADIO WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.OPENED A CASE WITH VW,HAD DEALER PULL RADIO,THE DEALER CALLED VW.NO ASSISTAN...

May 29, 2015 Electrical System 72,500 mi

ON MAY 9TH,WE STARTED OUR CAR AFTER AFTER A WEDDING AND RECEPTION,THE RADIO WAS BLANK,NOTHING.IT ALSO HAS FACTORY BLUETOOTH.CALLED OUR DEALER AND TRIED TO GET GOODWILL ADJUSTMENT FOR RADIO.WAS TOLD RADIO WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.OPENED A CASE WITH VW,HAD DEALER PULL RADIO,THE DEALER CALLED VW.NO ASSISTAN...

May 28, 2015 Engine 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA TO WORK WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED RAPIDLY BLINKING. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. CALLED VW DEALERSHIP. THEY SUGGESTED TOWING MY VEHICLE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. ACCORDING TO THE VW DE...

May 28, 2015 Engine 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA TO WORK WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED RAPIDLY BLINKING. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. CALLED VW DEALERSHIP. THEY SUGGESTED TOWING MY VEHICLE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. ACCORDING TO THE VW DE...

May 21, 2015 Electrical System 41,000 mi

RADIO WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. SCREEN IS BLANK AND NO RESPONSE. BLUETOOTH AND OTHER FEATURES CONNECTED TO THE RADIO DO WORK. PREVIOUS TIME IN THE CAR THE RADIO WAS WORKING FINE. NOW RADIO IS DEAD AND REST OF CAR SEAMS FINE.

May 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 41,000 mi

RADIO WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. SCREEN IS BLANK AND NO RESPONSE. BLUETOOTH AND OTHER FEATURES CONNECTED TO THE RADIO DO WORK. PREVIOUS TIME IN THE CAR THE RADIO WAS WORKING FINE. NOW RADIO IS DEAD AND REST OF CAR SEAMS FINE.

May 21, 2015 Electrical System 41,000 mi

RADIO WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. SCREEN IS BLANK AND NO RESPONSE. BLUETOOTH AND OTHER FEATURES CONNECTED TO THE RADIO DO WORK. PREVIOUS TIME IN THE CAR THE RADIO WAS WORKING FINE. NOW RADIO IS DEAD AND REST OF CAR SEAMS FINE.

May 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 41,000 mi

RADIO WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. SCREEN IS BLANK AND NO RESPONSE. BLUETOOTH AND OTHER FEATURES CONNECTED TO THE RADIO DO WORK. PREVIOUS TIME IN THE CAR THE RADIO WAS WORKING FINE. NOW RADIO IS DEAD AND REST OF CAR SEAMS FINE.

May 19, 2015 Electrical System

I HAD THE AC COMPRESSOR REPLACED, VW OFFERED TO REPLACE PART FOR FREE AND I PAID FOR LABOR AT GUNTHER VW IN FT. LAUDERDALE IN 2013. NOW IN 2015, THE AC IS NOT COOLING AGAIN AND I TAKE MY VW FOR THE 100K MILE SERVICE. I ASK GUNTHER TO CHECK ON THE AC SYSTEM AND THE AC FAILED A PERFORMANCE TEST. AC CO...

May 19, 2015 Engine 113,516 mi

VW TDI ENGINE: A POORLY DESIGNED DIESEL ENGINE PARTICULATE FILTER (PF). VW IS IRRESPONSIBLE IN DESIGNING, SELLING AND SUPPORTING REPAIRS TO THIS ITEM. COST FOR 100K SCHEDULED MAINT. FOR TIMING BELT AND OTHER PM WORK @ $3,127, PF IS EXPECTED TO FAIL BETWEEN 90K AND 130K MILES AND IS ON RECORD TO B...

May 19, 2015 Electrical System

I HAD THE AC COMPRESSOR REPLACED, VW OFFERED TO REPLACE PART FOR FREE AND I PAID FOR LABOR AT GUNTHER VW IN FT. LAUDERDALE IN 2013. NOW IN 2015, THE AC IS NOT COOLING AGAIN AND I TAKE MY VW FOR THE 100K MILE SERVICE. I ASK GUNTHER TO CHECK ON THE AC SYSTEM AND THE AC FAILED A PERFORMANCE TEST. AC CO...

May 19, 2015 Engine 113,516 mi

VW TDI ENGINE: A POORLY DESIGNED DIESEL ENGINE PARTICULATE FILTER (PF). VW IS IRRESPONSIBLE IN DESIGNING, SELLING AND SUPPORTING REPAIRS TO THIS ITEM. COST FOR 100K SCHEDULED MAINT. FOR TIMING BELT AND OTHER PM WORK @ $3,127, PF IS EXPECTED TO FAIL BETWEEN 90K AND 130K MILES AND IS ON RECORD TO B...

May 14, 2015 Electrical System 61,500 mi

RADIO SUDDENLY QUIT. I SEE FROM THE INTERNET THAT THIS HAPPENS A LOT WITH JETTAS. I HAVE NEVER HAD A FACTORY RADIO JUST STOP WORKING IN ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE OWNED. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR.

May 14, 2015 Electrical System 61,500 mi

RADIO SUDDENLY QUIT. I SEE FROM THE INTERNET THAT THIS HAPPENS A LOT WITH JETTAS. I HAVE NEVER HAD A FACTORY RADIO JUST STOP WORKING IN ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE OWNED. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR.

May 13, 2015 Electrical System 115,000 mi

VW RADIO DEFECT. RADIO WILL POP AND GO DEAD, CAUSING A 25 MILIAMP DRAIN ON BATTERY UNTIL REPAIRED.

May 13, 2015 Electrical System 132,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, CARS RADIO JUST DIES COMPLETELY STOPS. QUICKLY MOVED OVER NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS WRONG. WORRIED SOMETHING COULD HAPPEN TO CAR ITSELF. GOT HOME CHECKED FUSES WHICH WERE FINE.TURNED CAR BACK ON, VEHICLE DASH IS DISPLAYING SEVERAL INDICATORS. NOT SURE IF CAR IS EVEN SAFE TO DRIVE.VO...

May 13, 2015 Electrical System 115,000 mi

VW RADIO DEFECT. RADIO WILL POP AND GO DEAD, CAUSING A 25 MILIAMP DRAIN ON BATTERY UNTIL REPAIRED.

May 13, 2015 Electrical System 132,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, CARS RADIO JUST DIES COMPLETELY STOPS. QUICKLY MOVED OVER NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS WRONG. WORRIED SOMETHING COULD HAPPEN TO CAR ITSELF. GOT HOME CHECKED FUSES WHICH WERE FINE.TURNED CAR BACK ON, VEHICLE DASH IS DISPLAYING SEVERAL INDICATORS. NOT SURE IF CAR IS EVEN SAFE TO DRIVE.VO...

May 12, 2015 Electrical System 60,700 mi

RADIO STOPPED WORKING IN VW JETTA TDI 2010 - I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE AND STARTED THE ENGINE - AFTER FINDING THAT THE RADIO DID NOT START UP, I PUSHED THE POWER BUTTON BUT WITH NO SUCCESS. I CHECKED THE FUSE AND IT SEEMS FINE, THEN I LOOKED UP THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF COMPLAI...

May 12, 2015 Electrical System 60,700 mi

RADIO STOPPED WORKING IN VW JETTA TDI 2010 - I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE AND STARTED THE ENGINE - AFTER FINDING THAT THE RADIO DID NOT START UP, I PUSHED THE POWER BUTTON BUT WITH NO SUCCESS. I CHECKED THE FUSE AND IT SEEMS FINE, THEN I LOOKED UP THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF COMPLAI...

May 6, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 74,000 mi

THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE A STRANGE SOUND AND SHORTLY AFTER LOST ALMOST ALL POWER THEN STALLED OUT. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT WAS FLASHING WHICH INDICATES A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM. IT RESTARTED BUT STILL HAD NO POWER. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT STALLED AGAIN AND NOW WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD...

May 6, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 74,000 mi

THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE A STRANGE SOUND AND SHORTLY AFTER LOST ALMOST ALL POWER THEN STALLED OUT. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT WAS FLASHING WHICH INDICATES A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM. IT RESTARTED BUT STILL HAD NO POWER. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT STALLED AGAIN AND NOW WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD...

May 5, 2015 Electrical System 73,355 mi

I TURNED MY CAR ON AND THE RADIO WAS DEAD. THE RADIO IS ALSO THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE AND IS NOW UNSAFE FOR ME TO USE MY PHONE WHILE IN THE CAR. I HAVE READ THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 5, 2015 Equipment 73,355 mi

I TURNED MY CAR ON AND THE RADIO WAS DEAD. THE RADIO IS ALSO THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE AND IS NOW UNSAFE FOR ME TO USE MY PHONE WHILE IN THE CAR. I HAVE READ THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 5, 2015 Electrical System 73,355 mi

I TURNED MY CAR ON AND THE RADIO WAS DEAD. THE RADIO IS ALSO THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE AND IS NOW UNSAFE FOR ME TO USE MY PHONE WHILE IN THE CAR. I HAVE READ THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 5, 2015 Equipment 73,355 mi

I TURNED MY CAR ON AND THE RADIO WAS DEAD. THE RADIO IS ALSO THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE AND IS NOW UNSAFE FOR ME TO USE MY PHONE WHILE IN THE CAR. I HAVE READ THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 28, 2015 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING AROUND TOWN THIS PAST FRIDAY (4/24/15) AND THE RADIO MADE A LOUD "POP" SOUND AND THEN IT STOPPED WORKING; THE TOUCHSCREEN WENT BLACK AND WILL NOT TURN ON OR DISPLAY THE TIME. I CHECKED ALL THE FUSES (INCLUDING THE ONE BEHIND THE RADIO), AND THEY WERE ALL FINE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH...

Apr 28, 2015 Electrical System 90,507 mi

THE RADIO WITH BLUETOOTH DIED AT 90507 MILES AND NOW THE BATTERY AND NEW BATTERY LOOSE CHARGE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH I FOUND THE SAME ISSUE WITH SEVERAL HUNDRED OTHER OWNERS SAME MODEL CARS HERE HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583 HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/VW HASH TAG #VWR...

Apr 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

I ENJOYED THIS CAR FOR THE FIRST YEAR FROM THEN ON NOTHING BUT CONSTANT PROBLEMS. THE DAUL MASS FLYWHEEL, THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER #1 AT 98000 MILES WITH A CON ARTIST SERVICE MANAGER AT LAGDON VW IN VERNON CT. TELLING ME I NEEDED ANOTHER ONE 3 WEEKS LATER AND IT WAS MY FAULT AND NOT COVERED WIT...

Apr 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 122,000 mi

I ENJOYED THIS CAR FOR THE FIRST YEAR FROM THEN ON NOTHING BUT CONSTANT PROBLEMS. THE DAUL MASS FLYWHEEL, THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER #1 AT 98000 MILES WITH A CON ARTIST SERVICE MANAGER AT LAGDON VW IN VERNON CT. TELLING ME I NEEDED ANOTHER ONE 3 WEEKS LATER AND IT WAS MY FAULT AND NOT COVERED WIT...

Apr 28, 2015 Power Train 122,000 mi

I ENJOYED THIS CAR FOR THE FIRST YEAR FROM THEN ON NOTHING BUT CONSTANT PROBLEMS. THE DAUL MASS FLYWHEEL, THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER #1 AT 98000 MILES WITH A CON ARTIST SERVICE MANAGER AT LAGDON VW IN VERNON CT. TELLING ME I NEEDED ANOTHER ONE 3 WEEKS LATER AND IT WAS MY FAULT AND NOT COVERED WIT...

Apr 28, 2015 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING AROUND TOWN THIS PAST FRIDAY (4/24/15) AND THE RADIO MADE A LOUD "POP" SOUND AND THEN IT STOPPED WORKING; THE TOUCHSCREEN WENT BLACK AND WILL NOT TURN ON OR DISPLAY THE TIME. I CHECKED ALL THE FUSES (INCLUDING THE ONE BEHIND THE RADIO), AND THEY WERE ALL FINE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH...

Apr 28, 2015 Electrical System 90,507 mi

THE RADIO WITH BLUETOOTH DIED AT 90507 MILES AND NOW THE BATTERY AND NEW BATTERY LOOSE CHARGE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH I FOUND THE SAME ISSUE WITH SEVERAL HUNDRED OTHER OWNERS SAME MODEL CARS HERE HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583 HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/VW HASH TAG #VWR...

Apr 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 122,000 mi

I ENJOYED THIS CAR FOR THE FIRST YEAR FROM THEN ON NOTHING BUT CONSTANT PROBLEMS. THE DAUL MASS FLYWHEEL, THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER #1 AT 98000 MILES WITH A CON ARTIST SERVICE MANAGER AT LAGDON VW IN VERNON CT. TELLING ME I NEEDED ANOTHER ONE 3 WEEKS LATER AND IT WAS MY FAULT AND NOT COVERED WIT...

Apr 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 122,000 mi

I ENJOYED THIS CAR FOR THE FIRST YEAR FROM THEN ON NOTHING BUT CONSTANT PROBLEMS. THE DAUL MASS FLYWHEEL, THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER #1 AT 98000 MILES WITH A CON ARTIST SERVICE MANAGER AT LAGDON VW IN VERNON CT. TELLING ME I NEEDED ANOTHER ONE 3 WEEKS LATER AND IT WAS MY FAULT AND NOT COVERED WIT...

Apr 28, 2015 Power Train 122,000 mi

I ENJOYED THIS CAR FOR THE FIRST YEAR FROM THEN ON NOTHING BUT CONSTANT PROBLEMS. THE DAUL MASS FLYWHEEL, THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER #1 AT 98000 MILES WITH A CON ARTIST SERVICE MANAGER AT LAGDON VW IN VERNON CT. TELLING ME I NEEDED ANOTHER ONE 3 WEEKS LATER AND IT WAS MY FAULT AND NOT COVERED WIT...

Apr 26, 2015 Electrical System 30,426 mi

THE CAR AFFECTED IS A 2010 VW JETTA TDI. EVER SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, IT HAS HAD AN ISSUE WITH RUNNING RUFF OR STALLING OUT. AT 30,426 MILES I HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND TEST DRIVE WITH NO ISSUES FOUND. THIS ENOUGH FOR IT TO BE NOTICEABLE, BUT NO SYMPTOMS AR...

Apr 26, 2015 Engine 30,426 mi

THE CAR AFFECTED IS A 2010 VW JETTA TDI. EVER SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, IT HAS HAD AN ISSUE WITH RUNNING RUFF OR STALLING OUT. AT 30,426 MILES I HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND TEST DRIVE WITH NO ISSUES FOUND. THIS ENOUGH FOR IT TO BE NOTICEABLE, BUT NO SYMPTOMS AR...

Apr 26, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 30,426 mi

THE CAR AFFECTED IS A 2010 VW JETTA TDI. EVER SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, IT HAS HAD AN ISSUE WITH RUNNING RUFF OR STALLING OUT. AT 30,426 MILES I HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND TEST DRIVE WITH NO ISSUES FOUND. THIS ENOUGH FOR IT TO BE NOTICEABLE, BUT NO SYMPTOMS AR...

Apr 26, 2015 Electrical System 30,426 mi

THE CAR AFFECTED IS A 2010 VW JETTA TDI. EVER SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, IT HAS HAD AN ISSUE WITH RUNNING RUFF OR STALLING OUT. AT 30,426 MILES I HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND TEST DRIVE WITH NO ISSUES FOUND. THIS ENOUGH FOR IT TO BE NOTICEABLE, BUT NO SYMPTOMS AR...

Apr 26, 2015 Engine 30,426 mi

THE CAR AFFECTED IS A 2010 VW JETTA TDI. EVER SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, IT HAS HAD AN ISSUE WITH RUNNING RUFF OR STALLING OUT. AT 30,426 MILES I HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND TEST DRIVE WITH NO ISSUES FOUND. THIS ENOUGH FOR IT TO BE NOTICEABLE, BUT NO SYMPTOMS AR...

Apr 26, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 30,426 mi

THE CAR AFFECTED IS A 2010 VW JETTA TDI. EVER SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, IT HAS HAD AN ISSUE WITH RUNNING RUFF OR STALLING OUT. AT 30,426 MILES I HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND TEST DRIVE WITH NO ISSUES FOUND. THIS ENOUGH FOR IT TO BE NOTICEABLE, BUT NO SYMPTOMS AR...

Apr 25, 2015 Equipment

RADIO FAILED. ALL POWER AND FUNCTIONALITY TO RADIO LOST. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND I BELIEVE A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. *TR

Apr 25, 2015 Equipment

RADIO FAILED. ALL POWER AND FUNCTIONALITY TO RADIO LOST. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND I BELIEVE A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. *TR

Apr 24, 2015 Electrical System 136,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY BLUETOOTH HANDSFREE DEVICE, INCLUDING RADIO POPPED AND WENT DEAD. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM, TWO AC COMPRESSORS AND THE THERMOSTAT. MAJOR ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL. *TR

Apr 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 136,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY BLUETOOTH HANDSFREE DEVICE, INCLUDING RADIO POPPED AND WENT DEAD. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM, TWO AC COMPRESSORS AND THE THERMOSTAT. MAJOR ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL. *TR

Apr 24, 2015 Electrical System 136,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY BLUETOOTH HANDSFREE DEVICE, INCLUDING RADIO POPPED AND WENT DEAD. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM, TWO AC COMPRESSORS AND THE THERMOSTAT. MAJOR ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL. *TR

Apr 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other 136,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY BLUETOOTH HANDSFREE DEVICE, INCLUDING RADIO POPPED AND WENT DEAD. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM, TWO AC COMPRESSORS AND THE THERMOSTAT. MAJOR ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL. *TR

Apr 23, 2015 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. VW SERVICE DEPARTMENT NOTES THE AIRBAG SPIRAL SPRING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED COSTING ~$600. IT WOULD SEEM TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY VW. *TR

Apr 23, 2015 Electrical System 38,575 mi

RCD-510 RADIO STOPPED WORKING AND IS CONFIRMED "DEAD" BY THE DEALER. NO WARNING, NO REASON AND NO FIX AVAILABLE. BLUETOOTH NO LONGER WORKS BECAUSE IT USES THE RADIO TO POWER CAR SPEAKERS, SO CANNOT DO "HANDS FREE" COMMUNICATION. *TR

Apr 23, 2015 Equipment 38,575 mi

RCD-510 RADIO STOPPED WORKING AND IS CONFIRMED "DEAD" BY THE DEALER. NO WARNING, NO REASON AND NO FIX AVAILABLE. BLUETOOTH NO LONGER WORKS BECAUSE IT USES THE RADIO TO POWER CAR SPEAKERS, SO CANNOT DO "HANDS FREE" COMMUNICATION. *TR

Apr 23, 2015 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. VW SERVICE DEPARTMENT NOTES THE AIRBAG SPIRAL SPRING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED COSTING ~$600. IT WOULD SEEM TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY VW. *TR

Apr 23, 2015 Electrical System 38,575 mi

RCD-510 RADIO STOPPED WORKING AND IS CONFIRMED "DEAD" BY THE DEALER. NO WARNING, NO REASON AND NO FIX AVAILABLE. BLUETOOTH NO LONGER WORKS BECAUSE IT USES THE RADIO TO POWER CAR SPEAKERS, SO CANNOT DO "HANDS FREE" COMMUNICATION. *TR

Apr 23, 2015 Equipment 38,575 mi

RCD-510 RADIO STOPPED WORKING AND IS CONFIRMED "DEAD" BY THE DEALER. NO WARNING, NO REASON AND NO FIX AVAILABLE. BLUETOOTH NO LONGER WORKS BECAUSE IT USES THE RADIO TO POWER CAR SPEAKERS, SO CANNOT DO "HANDS FREE" COMMUNICATION. *TR

Apr 19, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

MIDDLE OF SNOW IN TEXAS (LOTS OF ROAD SALTS), I WAS STOPPING AT A GAS STATION TO REFUEL. AFTER REFUELING, THE RADIO (DELPHI PREMIUM 8) DID NOT TURN ON... TOUCHSCREEN WAS BLANK, NONE OF THE LIGHTS TURNED ON. BLUETOOTH LIGHT AT THE CONTROL BUTTONS ABOVE WORKED AND MY PHONE CONNECTED. HOWEVER, HANDS ...

Apr 19, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

MIDDLE OF SNOW IN TEXAS (LOTS OF ROAD SALTS), I WAS STOPPING AT A GAS STATION TO REFUEL. AFTER REFUELING, THE RADIO (DELPHI PREMIUM 8) DID NOT TURN ON... TOUCHSCREEN WAS BLANK, NONE OF THE LIGHTS TURNED ON. BLUETOOTH LIGHT AT THE CONTROL BUTTONS ABOVE WORKED AND MY PHONE CONNECTED. HOWEVER, HANDS ...

Apr 16, 2015 Electrical System 58,100 mi

RCD-510 RADIO STOPPED WORKING AND IS CONFIRMED "DEAD" BY THE DEALER. NO WARNING, NO REASON AND NO FIX AVAILABLE. BLUETOOTH NO LONGER WORKS BECAUSE IT USES THE RADIO TO POWER CAR SPEAKERS, SO CANNOT DO "HANDS FREE" COMMUNICATION. VW SAYS IT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I H...

Apr 16, 2015 Electrical System 142,000 mi

POP SOUND, BATTERY IS DEAD, RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE. THIS ISSUES IS WITH HUNDREDS OF 2010 JETTAS. *TR

Apr 16, 2015 Electrical System 58,100 mi

RCD-510 RADIO STOPPED WORKING AND IS CONFIRMED "DEAD" BY THE DEALER. NO WARNING, NO REASON AND NO FIX AVAILABLE. BLUETOOTH NO LONGER WORKS BECAUSE IT USES THE RADIO TO POWER CAR SPEAKERS, SO CANNOT DO "HANDS FREE" COMMUNICATION. VW SAYS IT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I H...

Apr 16, 2015 Electrical System 142,000 mi

POP SOUND, BATTERY IS DEAD, RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE. THIS ISSUES IS WITH HUNDREDS OF 2010 JETTAS. *TR

Apr 9, 2015 Suspension 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE COIL SPRING DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

Apr 9, 2015 Suspension 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE COIL SPRING DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

Apr 6, 2015 Electrical System 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGON. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR DOOR LOCKS. THE FIRST STOPPED WORKING SHORTLY AFTER THE CAR WAS OFF WARRANTY, BUT I MADE A FUSS AT THE DEALER AND HE REPLACED IT FOR FREE. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR I JUST HAD TO REPLACE--WHICH I HAD TO PAY $500 TO FIX. T...

Apr 6, 2015 Electrical System 54,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGON. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR DOOR LOCKS. THE FIRST STOPPED WORKING SHORTLY AFTER THE CAR WAS OFF WARRANTY, BUT I MADE A FUSS AT THE DEALER AND HE REPLACED IT FOR FREE. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR I JUST HAD TO REPLACE--WHICH I HAD TO PAY $500 TO FIX. T...

Mar 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 112,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI IN A PARKING LOT, SLOWING DOWN AT LESS THAN 5 MPH TO STOP. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. NO WARNING OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON AT ALL. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK TO RESTART IT. SINCE THIS INCIDENT, THE ENGINE SEEMS TO BE SPUTTERIN...

Mar 27, 2015 Engine 112,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI IN A PARKING LOT, SLOWING DOWN AT LESS THAN 5 MPH TO STOP. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. NO WARNING OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON AT ALL. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK TO RESTART IT. SINCE THIS INCIDENT, THE ENGINE SEEMS TO BE SPUTTERIN...

Mar 27, 2015 Power Train 82,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ABRUPTLY SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR FLASHED WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF BEFORE IT WOULD SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR AGAIN. *TR

Mar 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 112,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI IN A PARKING LOT, SLOWING DOWN AT LESS THAN 5 MPH TO STOP. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. NO WARNING OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON AT ALL. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK TO RESTART IT. SINCE THIS INCIDENT, THE ENGINE SEEMS TO BE SPUTTERIN...

Mar 27, 2015 Engine 112,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI IN A PARKING LOT, SLOWING DOWN AT LESS THAN 5 MPH TO STOP. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. NO WARNING OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON AT ALL. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK TO RESTART IT. SINCE THIS INCIDENT, THE ENGINE SEEMS TO BE SPUTTERIN...

Mar 27, 2015 Power Train 82,000 mi

TRANSMISSION ABRUPTLY SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR FLASHED WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF BEFORE IT WOULD SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR AGAIN. *TR

Mar 26, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

MY BLUE-TOOTH/RADIO JUST STOPPED WORKING, BLACK SCREEN. I WAS ALSO HAVING BATTERY PROBLEMS AROUND THAT TIME, CAR BATTERY WOULD BE DEAD AT RANDOM TIMES. IT SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2010 VW.

Mar 26, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

MY BLUE-TOOTH/RADIO JUST STOPPED WORKING, BLACK SCREEN. I WAS ALSO HAVING BATTERY PROBLEMS AROUND THAT TIME, CAR BATTERY WOULD BE DEAD AT RANDOM TIMES. IT SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2010 VW.

Mar 25, 2015 Power Train Crash 131,255 mi

FLEW TO DALLAS TO PURCHASE THIS CAR 2/27/15. DROVE IT HOME 1500 MILES TO LOS ANGELES OVER 2 DAYS. GOT TO EL PASO ON 3/1/15 & GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED (15MPH OR LESS) GOING DOWNHILL. MY PARTICULAR ISSUE COMES IN THE WAY OF HOW THE TRANSMISSION BEHAVES GOING DOWNHILL AT HIGH...

Mar 25, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 131,255 mi

FLEW TO DALLAS TO PURCHASE THIS CAR 2/27/15. DROVE IT HOME 1500 MILES TO LOS ANGELES OVER 2 DAYS. GOT TO EL PASO ON 3/1/15 & GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED (15MPH OR LESS) GOING DOWNHILL. MY PARTICULAR ISSUE COMES IN THE WAY OF HOW THE TRANSMISSION BEHAVES GOING DOWNHILL AT HIGH...

Mar 25, 2015 Power Train Crash 131,255 mi

FLEW TO DALLAS TO PURCHASE THIS CAR 2/27/15. DROVE IT HOME 1500 MILES TO LOS ANGELES OVER 2 DAYS. GOT TO EL PASO ON 3/1/15 & GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED (15MPH OR LESS) GOING DOWNHILL. MY PARTICULAR ISSUE COMES IN THE WAY OF HOW THE TRANSMISSION BEHAVES GOING DOWNHILL AT HIGH...

Mar 25, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 131,255 mi

FLEW TO DALLAS TO PURCHASE THIS CAR 2/27/15. DROVE IT HOME 1500 MILES TO LOS ANGELES OVER 2 DAYS. GOT TO EL PASO ON 3/1/15 & GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED (15MPH OR LESS) GOING DOWNHILL. MY PARTICULAR ISSUE COMES IN THE WAY OF HOW THE TRANSMISSION BEHAVES GOING DOWNHILL AT HIGH...

Mar 19, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 41,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT PREVIOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Mar 19, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT PREVIOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Mar 19, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 41,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT PREVIOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Mar 19, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT PREVIOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Mar 17, 2015 Visibility 80,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS COME APART ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER AUTOMOBILE. WET INTERIOR ALLOWS MOLD TO GROW INSIDE CAR CAUSING A POSSIBLE HEALTH HAZARD. WINDOWS STEAM UP BLOCKING VIEW OUT OF CAR CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. WATER DRIPS ONTO ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND MOISTURE PRESENT IN CAR CAUSES CORROD...

Mar 17, 2015 Structure 80,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS COME APART ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER AUTOMOBILE. WET INTERIOR ALLOWS MOLD TO GROW INSIDE CAR CAUSING A POSSIBLE HEALTH HAZARD. WINDOWS STEAM UP BLOCKING VIEW OUT OF CAR CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. WATER DRIPS ONTO ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND MOISTURE PRESENT IN CAR CAUSES CORROD...

Mar 17, 2015 Electrical System 73,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN AN ELECTRICAL NIGHT MARE. STARTED OFF AROUND SEPTEMBER OF LAST YEAR WITH AN INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. DEALER REPLACED INTAKE ASSEMBLY. A MONTH LATER RANDOM CYLINDER MISFIRES. IT COMES AND GOES WITH MIL LIGHT COMING ON. BEEN IN TO DEALER A COUPLE TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY HAVE N...

Mar 17, 2015 Visibility 80,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS COME APART ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER AUTOMOBILE. WET INTERIOR ALLOWS MOLD TO GROW INSIDE CAR CAUSING A POSSIBLE HEALTH HAZARD. WINDOWS STEAM UP BLOCKING VIEW OUT OF CAR CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. WATER DRIPS ONTO ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND MOISTURE PRESENT IN CAR CAUSES CORROD...

Mar 17, 2015 Structure 80,000 mi

SUNROOF DRAINS COME APART ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER AUTOMOBILE. WET INTERIOR ALLOWS MOLD TO GROW INSIDE CAR CAUSING A POSSIBLE HEALTH HAZARD. WINDOWS STEAM UP BLOCKING VIEW OUT OF CAR CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. WATER DRIPS ONTO ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND MOISTURE PRESENT IN CAR CAUSES CORROD...

Mar 17, 2015 Electrical System 73,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN AN ELECTRICAL NIGHT MARE. STARTED OFF AROUND SEPTEMBER OF LAST YEAR WITH AN INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. DEALER REPLACED INTAKE ASSEMBLY. A MONTH LATER RANDOM CYLINDER MISFIRES. IT COMES AND GOES WITH MIL LIGHT COMING ON. BEEN IN TO DEALER A COUPLE TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND THEY HAVE N...

Mar 16, 2015 Suspension 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALE...

Mar 16, 2015 Suspension 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALE...

Mar 10, 2015 Engine 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, GLOW PLUG INDICATOR FLASHED RAPIDLY, INDICATING ENGINE MALFUNCTION. CAR EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN POWER. AFTER PARKING IN PARKING LOT, CAR STARTED UP AND APPEARED INITIALLY OK, BUT THEN EXPERIENCED TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AFTER DRIVING <300 FEET. CAR WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC ...

Mar 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, GLOW PLUG INDICATOR FLASHED RAPIDLY, INDICATING ENGINE MALFUNCTION. CAR EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN POWER. AFTER PARKING IN PARKING LOT, CAR STARTED UP AND APPEARED INITIALLY OK, BUT THEN EXPERIENCED TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AFTER DRIVING <300 FEET. CAR WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC ...

Mar 10, 2015 Engine 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, GLOW PLUG INDICATOR FLASHED RAPIDLY, INDICATING ENGINE MALFUNCTION. CAR EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN POWER. AFTER PARKING IN PARKING LOT, CAR STARTED UP AND APPEARED INITIALLY OK, BUT THEN EXPERIENCED TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AFTER DRIVING <300 FEET. CAR WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC ...

Mar 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, GLOW PLUG INDICATOR FLASHED RAPIDLY, INDICATING ENGINE MALFUNCTION. CAR EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN POWER. AFTER PARKING IN PARKING LOT, CAR STARTED UP AND APPEARED INITIALLY OK, BUT THEN EXPERIENCED TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AFTER DRIVING <300 FEET. CAR WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC ...

Mar 7, 2015 Electrical System 140,000 mi

I WENT TO DRIVE TO WORK AND TURNED ON MY CAR. NO RADIO. NOTHING. NO POWER TO IT. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NO BLUETOOTH FOR SAFE AND HANDS FREE DRIVING, NOTHING. CAN'T GET IT FIXED FOR LESS THAN $1000. NOTHING TO EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSES IT. NO BLOWN FUSES NO ANYTHING. NO EXPLANATION WHATSOEVER. I HAVE DONE SO...

Mar 7, 2015 Electrical System 140,000 mi

I WENT TO DRIVE TO WORK AND TURNED ON MY CAR. NO RADIO. NOTHING. NO POWER TO IT. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NO BLUETOOTH FOR SAFE AND HANDS FREE DRIVING, NOTHING. CAN'T GET IT FIXED FOR LESS THAN $1000. NOTHING TO EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSES IT. NO BLOWN FUSES NO ANYTHING. NO EXPLANATION WHATSOEVER. I HAVE DONE SO...

Mar 3, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 68,000 mi

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER :EA11003 AUX FUEL INJECTION PUMP AND LINES LEAKING. *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Fuel System, Other 68,000 mi

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER :EA11003 AUX FUEL INJECTION PUMP AND LINES LEAKING. *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 68,000 mi

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER :EA11003 AUX FUEL INJECTION PUMP AND LINES LEAKING. *TR

Mar 3, 2015 Fuel System, Other 68,000 mi

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER :EA11003 AUX FUEL INJECTION PUMP AND LINES LEAKING. *TR

Feb 18, 2015 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SHIFT LEVER INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITER COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Feb 18, 2015 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SHIFT LEVER INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITER COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Feb 18, 2015 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SHIFT LEVER INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITER COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Feb 18, 2015 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SHIFT LEVER INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITER COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Feb 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 52,207 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE, DASH SAID SERVICE ENGINE. CAR DIED A FEW MINUTES LATER AS I TRIED TO LIMP IT TO THE DEALER AND IT WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD TO TOW THE VEHICLE AT MY OWN EXPENSE BUT VOLKSWAGEN DID PAY FOR A COMPLETELY NEW FUEL SYSTEM. CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS A FAILURE O...

Feb 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 52,207 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE, DASH SAID SERVICE ENGINE. CAR DIED A FEW MINUTES LATER AS I TRIED TO LIMP IT TO THE DEALER AND IT WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD TO TOW THE VEHICLE AT MY OWN EXPENSE BUT VOLKSWAGEN DID PAY FOR A COMPLETELY NEW FUEL SYSTEM. CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS A FAILURE O...

Feb 13, 2015 Electrical System 68,000 mi

I WENT TO DRIVE TO WORK AND TURNED ON MY CAR. NO RADIO. NOTHING. NO POWER TO IT. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NO BLUETOOTH FOR SAFE AND HANDS FREE DRIVING, NOTHING. CAN'T GET IT FIXED FOR LESS THAN $1000. NOTHING TO EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSES IT. NO BLOWN FUSES NO ANYTHING. NO EXPLANATION WHATSOEVER. *TR

Feb 13, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 68,000 mi

I WENT TO DRIVE TO WORK AND TURNED ON MY CAR. NO RADIO. NOTHING. NO POWER TO IT. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NO BLUETOOTH FOR SAFE AND HANDS FREE DRIVING, NOTHING. CAN'T GET IT FIXED FOR LESS THAN $1000. NOTHING TO EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSES IT. NO BLOWN FUSES NO ANYTHING. NO EXPLANATION WHATSOEVER. *TR

Feb 13, 2015 Steering 68,000 mi

I WENT TO DRIVE TO WORK AND TURNED ON MY CAR. NO RADIO. NOTHING. NO POWER TO IT. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NO BLUETOOTH FOR SAFE AND HANDS FREE DRIVING, NOTHING. CAN'T GET IT FIXED FOR LESS THAN $1000. NOTHING TO EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSES IT. NO BLOWN FUSES NO ANYTHING. NO EXPLANATION WHATSOEVER. *TR

Feb 13, 2015 Electrical System 68,000 mi

I WENT TO DRIVE TO WORK AND TURNED ON MY CAR. NO RADIO. NOTHING. NO POWER TO IT. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NO BLUETOOTH FOR SAFE AND HANDS FREE DRIVING, NOTHING. CAN'T GET IT FIXED FOR LESS THAN $1000. NOTHING TO EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSES IT. NO BLOWN FUSES NO ANYTHING. NO EXPLANATION WHATSOEVER. *TR

Feb 13, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 68,000 mi

I WENT TO DRIVE TO WORK AND TURNED ON MY CAR. NO RADIO. NOTHING. NO POWER TO IT. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NO BLUETOOTH FOR SAFE AND HANDS FREE DRIVING, NOTHING. CAN'T GET IT FIXED FOR LESS THAN $1000. NOTHING TO EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSES IT. NO BLOWN FUSES NO ANYTHING. NO EXPLANATION WHATSOEVER. *TR

Feb 13, 2015 Steering 68,000 mi

I WENT TO DRIVE TO WORK AND TURNED ON MY CAR. NO RADIO. NOTHING. NO POWER TO IT. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NO BLUETOOTH FOR SAFE AND HANDS FREE DRIVING, NOTHING. CAN'T GET IT FIXED FOR LESS THAN $1000. NOTHING TO EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSES IT. NO BLOWN FUSES NO ANYTHING. NO EXPLANATION WHATSOEVER. *TR

Feb 7, 2015 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WENT TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE RADIO/SATELLITE/BLU TOOTH PHONE SYSTEM QUIT SUDDENLY. SYSTEM WENT DARK. DEALER SAID IT WAS A BAD SYSTEM. REMOVED SYSTEM FOR REPAIR AND FOUND THAT IT HAD A BAD IC CHIP THAT IS DESTROYED. FORTUNATELY NO FIRE RESULTED FROM THE LOSS OF THE CHIP ON THE SYSTEM CIRCUIT...

Feb 7, 2015 Visibility 54,289 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT WELL PAVED ROAD, NO POTHOLES OR DEBRIS, THE WEATHER IS CLEAR AND SUNNY WHEN OUR SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD. FEDEX DRIVER FOLLOWING BEHIND US STATED THAT NOTHING HIT US, BUT SAW THE SUNROOF EXPLODE OUTWARD. *JS

Feb 7, 2015 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WENT TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE RADIO/SATELLITE/BLU TOOTH PHONE SYSTEM QUIT SUDDENLY. SYSTEM WENT DARK. DEALER SAID IT WAS A BAD SYSTEM. REMOVED SYSTEM FOR REPAIR AND FOUND THAT IT HAD A BAD IC CHIP THAT IS DESTROYED. FORTUNATELY NO FIRE RESULTED FROM THE LOSS OF THE CHIP ON THE SYSTEM CIRCUIT...

Feb 7, 2015 Visibility 54,289 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT WELL PAVED ROAD, NO POTHOLES OR DEBRIS, THE WEATHER IS CLEAR AND SUNNY WHEN OUR SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD. FEDEX DRIVER FOLLOWING BEHIND US STATED THAT NOTHING HIT US, BUT SAW THE SUNROOF EXPLODE OUTWARD. *JS

Jan 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,300 mi

MY HUSBAND LEFT FOR WORK AND GOT ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM THE HOUSE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 30 MILES PER HOUR. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT WAS FLASHING ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. MY HUSBAND WENT ABOUT A MILE TOTAL BEFORE RETURNING HOME. HE LET THE CAR SIT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND TRIED TO START TH...

Jan 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,300 mi

MY HUSBAND LEFT FOR WORK AND GOT ABOUT 1/4 MILE FROM THE HOUSE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 30 MILES PER HOUR. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT WAS FLASHING ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. MY HUSBAND WENT ABOUT A MILE TOTAL BEFORE RETURNING HOME. HE LET THE CAR SIT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND TRIED TO START TH...

Jan 28, 2015 Electrical System 70,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD LISTENING TO MUSIC, HEARD A LOUD POP (LIKE A STATIC ELECTRICAL POP) AND THEN THE ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM WENT DEAD INCLUDING BLUETOOTH FOR MY PHONE. RADIO WILL NO LONGER TURN ON. I HAVE SEEN A LARGE NUMBER OF SIMILAR CASES (POP AND THEN DEAD RADIO). *TR

Jan 28, 2015 Electrical System 70,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD LISTENING TO MUSIC, HEARD A LOUD POP (LIKE A STATIC ELECTRICAL POP) AND THEN THE ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM WENT DEAD INCLUDING BLUETOOTH FOR MY PHONE. RADIO WILL NO LONGER TURN ON. I HAVE SEEN A LARGE NUMBER OF SIMILAR CASES (POP AND THEN DEAD RADIO). *TR

Jan 27, 2015 Electrical System 53,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2010 JETTA AUGUST 2014 WITH 48,000 MILES. I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE A GOOD CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER'S FIRST CAR. NOW 5 MOTHS LATER SHE WAS DRIVING AND THE RADIO JUST WENT OUT AND SCREEN WENT BLACK.CHECKED FUSES AND NOTHING. TALKED WITH VOLKSWAGEN AND NO RECALLS WHICH IF YOU GOOGLE IT THERE AR...

Jan 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 23,000 mi

2010 JETTA TDI (DIESEL) STALLED WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY ON RESIDENTIAL ROADS AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE METAL FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND THROUGHOUT FUEL SYSTEM DUE TO FAILURE OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP). VW OF AMERICA PAID FOR ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM TO BE REPLACED (~$7000)...

Jan 27, 2015 Electrical System 53,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2010 JETTA AUGUST 2014 WITH 48,000 MILES. I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE A GOOD CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER'S FIRST CAR. NOW 5 MOTHS LATER SHE WAS DRIVING AND THE RADIO JUST WENT OUT AND SCREEN WENT BLACK.CHECKED FUSES AND NOTHING. TALKED WITH VOLKSWAGEN AND NO RECALLS WHICH IF YOU GOOGLE IT THERE AR...

Jan 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 23,000 mi

2010 JETTA TDI (DIESEL) STALLED WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY ON RESIDENTIAL ROADS AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE METAL FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND THROUGHOUT FUEL SYSTEM DUE TO FAILURE OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP). VW OF AMERICA PAID FOR ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM TO BE REPLACED (~$7000)...

Jan 26, 2015 Engine 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 37 MPH, THE ENGINE AND THE GLOW PLUG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED...

Jan 26, 2015 Engine 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 37 MPH, THE ENGINE AND THE GLOW PLUG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED...

Jan 22, 2015 Electrical System 67,500 mi

CAR RADIO SUDDENLY SHUTOFF WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON.TOUCH SCREEN DOES NOT RESPOND. CHECKED FUSES ON ENGINE COMPONENT AND LEFT SIDE PANEL, AND NO FUSES ARE BLOWN. NOW THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND DRIVER'S SIDE TAILLIGHT ARE ALSO OUT, BUT REPLACED WITH NEW ONES THEY STILL DO NOT COME ON...

Jan 22, 2015 Power Train 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, ABOUT 30 MINUTES INTO A 40 MINUTE DRIVE, DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, IN 16 DEGREE F WEATHER, MY VEHICLE, A DIESEL WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, GO TO A LOWER GEAR, RELEASE THE CLUTCH AND RE-START THE ENGINE. WITH THE ENG...

Jan 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, ABOUT 30 MINUTES INTO A 40 MINUTE DRIVE, DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, IN 16 DEGREE F WEATHER, MY VEHICLE, A DIESEL WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, GO TO A LOWER GEAR, RELEASE THE CLUTCH AND RE-START THE ENGINE. WITH THE ENG...

Jan 22, 2015 Engine 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, ABOUT 30 MINUTES INTO A 40 MINUTE DRIVE, DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, IN 16 DEGREE F WEATHER, MY VEHICLE, A DIESEL WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, GO TO A LOWER GEAR, RELEASE THE CLUTCH AND RE-START THE ENGINE. WITH THE ENG...

Jan 22, 2015 Electrical System 67,500 mi

CAR RADIO SUDDENLY SHUTOFF WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON.TOUCH SCREEN DOES NOT RESPOND. CHECKED FUSES ON ENGINE COMPONENT AND LEFT SIDE PANEL, AND NO FUSES ARE BLOWN. NOW THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT AND DRIVER'S SIDE TAILLIGHT ARE ALSO OUT, BUT REPLACED WITH NEW ONES THEY STILL DO NOT COME ON...

Jan 22, 2015 Power Train 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, ABOUT 30 MINUTES INTO A 40 MINUTE DRIVE, DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, IN 16 DEGREE F WEATHER, MY VEHICLE, A DIESEL WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, GO TO A LOWER GEAR, RELEASE THE CLUTCH AND RE-START THE ENGINE. WITH THE ENG...

Jan 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, ABOUT 30 MINUTES INTO A 40 MINUTE DRIVE, DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, IN 16 DEGREE F WEATHER, MY VEHICLE, A DIESEL WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, GO TO A LOWER GEAR, RELEASE THE CLUTCH AND RE-START THE ENGINE. WITH THE ENG...

Jan 22, 2015 Engine 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, ABOUT 30 MINUTES INTO A 40 MINUTE DRIVE, DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, IN 16 DEGREE F WEATHER, MY VEHICLE, A DIESEL WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, GO TO A LOWER GEAR, RELEASE THE CLUTCH AND RE-START THE ENGINE. WITH THE ENG...

Jan 21, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE RADIO QUIT WORKING MAKING THE BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE NOT OPERABLE? SAFETY ISSUE AS I NEED THE BLUE FOR TALKING WHILE DRIVING FOR WORK. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Equipment 65,000 mi

THE RADIO QUIT WORKING MAKING THE BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE NOT OPERABLE? SAFETY ISSUE AS I NEED THE BLUE FOR TALKING WHILE DRIVING FOR WORK. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE RADIO QUIT WORKING MAKING THE BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE NOT OPERABLE? SAFETY ISSUE AS I NEED THE BLUE FOR TALKING WHILE DRIVING FOR WORK. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Equipment 65,000 mi

THE RADIO QUIT WORKING MAKING THE BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE NOT OPERABLE? SAFETY ISSUE AS I NEED THE BLUE FOR TALKING WHILE DRIVING FOR WORK. *TR

Jan 18, 2015 Electrical System 63,496 mi

RADIO SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING. THE RADIO HAD BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE OPERATION FEATURE. SO, MY FAMILY CAN NO LONGER OPERATE THE CAR SAFELY MAKING OR RECEIVING PHONE CALLS. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED WITH A MULTITUDE OF 2010 VERSIONS OF THIS CAR. THE PROBLEM IS INTERNAL TO THE RADIO MADE BY DELPHI, ...

Jan 18, 2015 Electrical System 63,496 mi

RADIO SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING. THE RADIO HAD BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE OPERATION FEATURE. SO, MY FAMILY CAN NO LONGER OPERATE THE CAR SAFELY MAKING OR RECEIVING PHONE CALLS. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED WITH A MULTITUDE OF 2010 VERSIONS OF THIS CAR. THE PROBLEM IS INTERNAL TO THE RADIO MADE BY DELPHI, ...

Jan 13, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

WENT TO START AND LOUD CLUNK NOISE & ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. SEVERAL PIECES IF ICE WERE FOUND IN TURBO INTERCOOLER AREA. IN SHOP NOW. KNOWN DESIGN DEFICIENCY THAT VW NEVER INFORMED US ABOUT. $1800 TO IMPLEMENT TECH BULLETIN WITH NO REIMBURSEMENT FROM VW, THAT IS IF ENGINE IS NOT RUINED. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Engine 140,000 mi

WENT TO START AND LOUD CLUNK NOISE & ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. SEVERAL PIECES IF ICE WERE FOUND IN TURBO INTERCOOLER AREA. IN SHOP NOW. KNOWN DESIGN DEFICIENCY THAT VW NEVER INFORMED US ABOUT. $1800 TO IMPLEMENT TECH BULLETIN WITH NO REIMBURSEMENT FROM VW, THAT IS IF ENGINE IS NOT RUINED. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

WENT TO START AND LOUD CLUNK NOISE & ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. SEVERAL PIECES IF ICE WERE FOUND IN TURBO INTERCOOLER AREA. IN SHOP NOW. KNOWN DESIGN DEFICIENCY THAT VW NEVER INFORMED US ABOUT. $1800 TO IMPLEMENT TECH BULLETIN WITH NO REIMBURSEMENT FROM VW, THAT IS IF ENGINE IS NOT RUINED. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Engine 140,000 mi

WENT TO START AND LOUD CLUNK NOISE & ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. SEVERAL PIECES IF ICE WERE FOUND IN TURBO INTERCOOLER AREA. IN SHOP NOW. KNOWN DESIGN DEFICIENCY THAT VW NEVER INFORMED US ABOUT. $1800 TO IMPLEMENT TECH BULLETIN WITH NO REIMBURSEMENT FROM VW, THAT IS IF ENGINE IS NOT RUINED. *TR

Jan 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

MY HUSBAND BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TO THE VW DEALER IN FEB 2014 INCLUDING A TIMING BELT CHANGE. HE ALSO DISCUSSED A "HARD START- NO START" ISSUE I WAS HAVING. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SAID TO MAKE SURE THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT GOES OUT BEFORE TRYING TO START (I'VE BEEN CAREFULLY WA...

Jan 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

MY HUSBAND BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TO THE VW DEALER IN FEB 2014 INCLUDING A TIMING BELT CHANGE. HE ALSO DISCUSSED A "HARD START- NO START" ISSUE I WAS HAVING. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SAID TO MAKE SURE THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT GOES OUT BEFORE TRYING TO START (I'VE BEEN CAREFULLY WA...

Jan 8, 2015 Electrical System 93,000 mi

RADIO WAS WORKING PERFECTLY FINE YESTERDAY MORNING ON MY COMMUTE TO WORK. WENT OUT FOR LUNCH. BLACK SCREEN. NO AUDIO. NO BLUETOOTH. I CAN LIVE WITHOUT A RADIO. BUT I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT HAVING A HANDS FREE OPTION FOR MY PHONE. I AM ON THE PHONE FOR WORK AND TRAVELING OFTEN. AFTER READING NUMEROUS CO...

Jan 8, 2015 Electrical System 93,000 mi

RADIO WAS WORKING PERFECTLY FINE YESTERDAY MORNING ON MY COMMUTE TO WORK. WENT OUT FOR LUNCH. BLACK SCREEN. NO AUDIO. NO BLUETOOTH. I CAN LIVE WITHOUT A RADIO. BUT I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT HAVING A HANDS FREE OPTION FOR MY PHONE. I AM ON THE PHONE FOR WORK AND TRAVELING OFTEN. AFTER READING NUMEROUS CO...

Jan 7, 2015 Electrical System 58,680 mi

STARTED CAR TO LEAVE WORK TODAY AND RADIO WOULD NOT TURN ON JUST A BLACK TOUCHSCREEN. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I SEE THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT MORE WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM. SO I HOPE THIS HELPS TO GET SOMETHING ROLLING. *TR

Jan 7, 2015 Electrical System 58,680 mi

STARTED CAR TO LEAVE WORK TODAY AND RADIO WOULD NOT TURN ON JUST A BLACK TOUCHSCREEN. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I SEE THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT MORE WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM. SO I HOPE THIS HELPS TO GET SOMETHING ROLLING. *TR

Jan 4, 2015 Electrical System 47,900 mi

AFTER ENTERING STREET, AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE, GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON AND DID NOT FLASH, A POP SOUNDED AND THE ENGINE DIED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED, VEHICLE WAS TOWED 25 MILES TO DEALERSHIP, WAITING FOR DIAGNOSIS. NO PRIOR WARNING LIGHTS OR INDICATORS THAT THE ENGINE WAS INOPERABLE. ...

Jan 4, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 47,900 mi

AFTER ENTERING STREET, AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE, GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON AND DID NOT FLASH, A POP SOUNDED AND THE ENGINE DIED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED, VEHICLE WAS TOWED 25 MILES TO DEALERSHIP, WAITING FOR DIAGNOSIS. NO PRIOR WARNING LIGHTS OR INDICATORS THAT THE ENGINE WAS INOPERABLE. ...

Jan 4, 2015 Electrical System 47,900 mi

AFTER ENTERING STREET, AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE, GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON AND DID NOT FLASH, A POP SOUNDED AND THE ENGINE DIED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED, VEHICLE WAS TOWED 25 MILES TO DEALERSHIP, WAITING FOR DIAGNOSIS. NO PRIOR WARNING LIGHTS OR INDICATORS THAT THE ENGINE WAS INOPERABLE. ...

Jan 4, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 47,900 mi

AFTER ENTERING STREET, AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE, GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON AND DID NOT FLASH, A POP SOUNDED AND THE ENGINE DIED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED, VEHICLE WAS TOWED 25 MILES TO DEALERSHIP, WAITING FOR DIAGNOSIS. NO PRIOR WARNING LIGHTS OR INDICATORS THAT THE ENGINE WAS INOPERABLE. ...

Jan 3, 2015 Electrical System 49,550 mi

WE WERE DRIVING HOME AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR THE 50K CHECKUP, OIL CHANGE, AND RECALL FIX. THE RADIO QUIT WORKING, TAKING OUT ALL STEREO, SPEAKERS, AND BLUETOOTH SYSTEM COMMUNICATION. THE BLUETOOTH IS STILL WORKING IN SOME CONTEXT AS THE PHONE IS NOW PICKED UP BY THE VEHICLE WHEN A CAL...

Jan 3, 2015 Electrical System 49,550 mi

WE WERE DRIVING HOME AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR THE 50K CHECKUP, OIL CHANGE, AND RECALL FIX. THE RADIO QUIT WORKING, TAKING OUT ALL STEREO, SPEAKERS, AND BLUETOOTH SYSTEM COMMUNICATION. THE BLUETOOTH IS STILL WORKING IN SOME CONTEXT AS THE PHONE IS NOW PICKED UP BY THE VEHICLE WHEN A CAL...

Jan 2, 2015 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE RADIO AND BLUETOOTH SYSTEM WANT KAPUT UPON STARTING THE CAR ONE MORNING. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT OTHERS HAVE DOCUMENTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA (HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583) AND THAT VW WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE AS A MANUFACTURERS' FLAW. IT'S A $700 FIX FOR MOST CUSTOMERS AND AN IS...

Jan 2, 2015 Equipment 75,000 mi

THE RADIO AND BLUETOOTH SYSTEM WANT KAPUT UPON STARTING THE CAR ONE MORNING. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT OTHERS HAVE DOCUMENTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA (HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583) AND THAT VW WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE AS A MANUFACTURERS' FLAW. IT'S A $700 FIX FOR MOST CUSTOMERS AND AN IS...

Jan 2, 2015 Electrical System 42,500 mi

MY HUSBAND & I WERE OUT OF TOWN, DRIVING DOWN A MAIN STREET, IN THE RAIN, WHEN THERE WAS A POP, AND THE RADIO JUST WENT BLACK. MY BLUETOOTH WAS STILL FUNCTIONAL, HOWEVER, I COULDN'T USE IT DUE TO THE FACT IT WORKS THROUGH THE RADIO. I COMMUTE A LOT, NOT HAVING THE BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONALITY IS A SAFETY...

Jan 2, 2015 Visibility 70,000 mi

THE SUNROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR. DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME $350 TO FIX (NOT TO MENTION THAT NOW THE CAR SMELLS MUSTY) AND SUGGESTED THAT OTHER VW OWNERS WITH MY MODEL OF CAR HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I AM CONCERNED THAT VW DID NOT DESIGN THE SYSTEM PROPERLY AND SHOULD FUN...

Jan 2, 2015 Structure 70,000 mi

THE SUNROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR. DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME $350 TO FIX (NOT TO MENTION THAT NOW THE CAR SMELLS MUSTY) AND SUGGESTED THAT OTHER VW OWNERS WITH MY MODEL OF CAR HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I AM CONCERNED THAT VW DID NOT DESIGN THE SYSTEM PROPERLY AND SHOULD FUN...

Jan 2, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 94,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE FROM NYC TO NEW JERSEY, THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW, THERE WAS A SLIGHT "BUCKING" OF THE ENGINE, AND WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH (GLOW PLUG MALFUNCTION INDICATOR AND BATTERY MALFUNCTION INDICATOR). I TRIED TO DOWNSHIFT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE GEA...

Jan 2, 2015 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE RADIO AND BLUETOOTH SYSTEM WANT KAPUT UPON STARTING THE CAR ONE MORNING. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT OTHERS HAVE DOCUMENTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA (HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583) AND THAT VW WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE AS A MANUFACTURERS' FLAW. IT'S A $700 FIX FOR MOST CUSTOMERS AND AN IS...

Jan 2, 2015 Equipment 75,000 mi

THE RADIO AND BLUETOOTH SYSTEM WANT KAPUT UPON STARTING THE CAR ONE MORNING. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT OTHERS HAVE DOCUMENTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA (HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583) AND THAT VW WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE AS A MANUFACTURERS' FLAW. IT'S A $700 FIX FOR MOST CUSTOMERS AND AN IS...

Jan 2, 2015 Electrical System 42,500 mi

MY HUSBAND & I WERE OUT OF TOWN, DRIVING DOWN A MAIN STREET, IN THE RAIN, WHEN THERE WAS A POP, AND THE RADIO JUST WENT BLACK. MY BLUETOOTH WAS STILL FUNCTIONAL, HOWEVER, I COULDN'T USE IT DUE TO THE FACT IT WORKS THROUGH THE RADIO. I COMMUTE A LOT, NOT HAVING THE BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONALITY IS A SAFETY...

Jan 2, 2015 Visibility 70,000 mi

THE SUNROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR. DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME $350 TO FIX (NOT TO MENTION THAT NOW THE CAR SMELLS MUSTY) AND SUGGESTED THAT OTHER VW OWNERS WITH MY MODEL OF CAR HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I AM CONCERNED THAT VW DID NOT DESIGN THE SYSTEM PROPERLY AND SHOULD FUN...

Jan 2, 2015 Structure 70,000 mi

THE SUNROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR. DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME $350 TO FIX (NOT TO MENTION THAT NOW THE CAR SMELLS MUSTY) AND SUGGESTED THAT OTHER VW OWNERS WITH MY MODEL OF CAR HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I AM CONCERNED THAT VW DID NOT DESIGN THE SYSTEM PROPERLY AND SHOULD FUN...

Jan 2, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 94,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE FROM NYC TO NEW JERSEY, THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW, THERE WAS A SLIGHT "BUCKING" OF THE ENGINE, AND WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH (GLOW PLUG MALFUNCTION INDICATOR AND BATTERY MALFUNCTION INDICATOR). I TRIED TO DOWNSHIFT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE GEA...

Dec 27, 2014 Engine 56,522 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI AND WAS IN A MIDDLE OF AN S TURN WHEN MY CAR SHUT OFF, AS I WAS COASTING I TRIED TO RESTART MY CAR, WHEN I DID SO MY STEERING DID NOT WORK. I WAS ABLE TO NEGOTIATE THE S TURN, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN ON. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY DEALER AND TH...

Dec 27, 2014 Engine 56,522 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI AND WAS IN A MIDDLE OF AN S TURN WHEN MY CAR SHUT OFF, AS I WAS COASTING I TRIED TO RESTART MY CAR, WHEN I DID SO MY STEERING DID NOT WORK. I WAS ABLE TO NEGOTIATE THE S TURN, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN ON. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY DEALER AND TH...

Dec 22, 2014 Electrical System 84,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TOUCHSCREEN RADIO TURNED OFF AND WILL NO LONGER TURN BACK ON. MY PHONE REMAINED CONNECTED TO THE BLUE TOOTH SYSTEM, HOWEVER, I WAS UNABLE TO USE THIS FUNCTION SINCE IT GOES THROUGH THE RADIO AND CAR SPEAKERS. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AS W...

Dec 22, 2014 Structure 83,500 mi

I AM HAVING A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE AS IN NHTSA ID NUMBERS 10660948, 10664166, 10662515 AND 10633219. ALL FOUR OF MY VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCKING MECHANISMS HAVE FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDEN...

Dec 22, 2014 Electrical System 83,500 mi

I AM HAVING A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE AS IN NHTSA ID NUMBERS 10660948, 10664166, 10662515 AND 10633219. ALL FOUR OF MY VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCKING MECHANISMS HAVE FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDEN...

Dec 22, 2014 Electrical System 84,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TOUCHSCREEN RADIO TURNED OFF AND WILL NO LONGER TURN BACK ON. MY PHONE REMAINED CONNECTED TO THE BLUE TOOTH SYSTEM, HOWEVER, I WAS UNABLE TO USE THIS FUNCTION SINCE IT GOES THROUGH THE RADIO AND CAR SPEAKERS. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, MY WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AS W...

Dec 22, 2014 Structure 83,500 mi

I AM HAVING A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE AS IN NHTSA ID NUMBERS 10660948, 10664166, 10662515 AND 10633219. ALL FOUR OF MY VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCKING MECHANISMS HAVE FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDEN...

Dec 22, 2014 Electrical System 83,500 mi

I AM HAVING A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE AS IN NHTSA ID NUMBERS 10660948, 10664166, 10662515 AND 10633219. ALL FOUR OF MY VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCKING MECHANISMS HAVE FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDEN...

Dec 17, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 88,740 mi

I STARTED THE MORNING OF 12/17/2014 JUST AS I DO EVERY MORNING: WENT OUT TO MY CAR, TURNED THE KEY OVER TO WARM THE GLOW PLUGS, AND STARTED IT UP. AS I PROCEEDED TO PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, I DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING UNUSUAL. ABOUT 50 FEET DOWN THE ROAD ON A SLIGHT GRADE, MY CAR JUST CUT OFF. THERE W...

Dec 17, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 88,740 mi

I STARTED THE MORNING OF 12/17/2014 JUST AS I DO EVERY MORNING: WENT OUT TO MY CAR, TURNED THE KEY OVER TO WARM THE GLOW PLUGS, AND STARTED IT UP. AS I PROCEEDED TO PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, I DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING UNUSUAL. ABOUT 50 FEET DOWN THE ROAD ON A SLIGHT GRADE, MY CAR JUST CUT OFF. THERE W...

Dec 16, 2014 Power Train 70,038 mi

TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFT. VW IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS WITH VALVE BODY IN ALL THIS TRANSMISSIONS BUT ONLY EXTENDED SOME VEHICLE WARRANTIES. *TR

Dec 16, 2014 Power Train 70,038 mi

TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFT. VW IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS WITH VALVE BODY IN ALL THIS TRANSMISSIONS BUT ONLY EXTENDED SOME VEHICLE WARRANTIES. *TR

Dec 14, 2014 Structure 84,135 mi

RIGHT REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. NOW THE LEFT FRONT DOOR WONT OPEN OR CLOSE FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE AND DEALER INDICATES THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED AND WILL NEED REPLACED AT $475/DOOR. THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR HAS NOW STARTED TO NOT OPEN SPORADICALLY. THIS HAS TO BE A MANUF...

Dec 14, 2014 Structure 84,135 mi

RIGHT REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. NOW THE LEFT FRONT DOOR WONT OPEN OR CLOSE FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE AND DEALER INDICATES THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED AND WILL NEED REPLACED AT $475/DOOR. THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR HAS NOW STARTED TO NOT OPEN SPORADICALLY. THIS HAS TO BE A MANUF...

Dec 9, 2014 Engine 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VW JETTA TDI ON A LOCAL SURFACE STREET IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN MY CAR DIED WITH NO WARNING AND INITIALLY WOULD NOT RESTART. FORTUNATELY I HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND RESUME AFTER A FEW MOMENTS. T...

Dec 9, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VW JETTA TDI ON A LOCAL SURFACE STREET IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN MY CAR DIED WITH NO WARNING AND INITIALLY WOULD NOT RESTART. FORTUNATELY I HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND RESUME AFTER A FEW MOMENTS. T...

Dec 9, 2014 Engine 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VW JETTA TDI ON A LOCAL SURFACE STREET IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN MY CAR DIED WITH NO WARNING AND INITIALLY WOULD NOT RESTART. FORTUNATELY I HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND RESUME AFTER A FEW MOMENTS. T...

Dec 9, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VW JETTA TDI ON A LOCAL SURFACE STREET IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN MY CAR DIED WITH NO WARNING AND INITIALLY WOULD NOT RESTART. FORTUNATELY I HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND RESUME AFTER A FEW MOMENTS. T...

Dec 6, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 JETTA WOLFSBURG 2.0 TURBO. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT AND THE DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO HELP ME. THE DOORS WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK CONSISTENTLY WITH THE KEY FOB. WHEN I LOCK IT, THE HORN BEEPS TO LET ME KNOW THE ALARM IS ON, BUT THE DOORS DON'T LOCK! NOT EVEN MANUALLY. IF I O...

Dec 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 JETTA WOLFSBURG 2.0 TURBO. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT AND THE DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO HELP ME. THE DOORS WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK CONSISTENTLY WITH THE KEY FOB. WHEN I LOCK IT, THE HORN BEEPS TO LET ME KNOW THE ALARM IS ON, BUT THE DOORS DON'T LOCK! NOT EVEN MANUALLY. IF I O...

Dec 6, 2014 Engine 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 JETTA WOLFSBURG 2.0 TURBO. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT AND THE DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO HELP ME. THE DOORS WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK CONSISTENTLY WITH THE KEY FOB. WHEN I LOCK IT, THE HORN BEEPS TO LET ME KNOW THE ALARM IS ON, BUT THE DOORS DON'T LOCK! NOT EVEN MANUALLY. IF I O...

Dec 6, 2014 Engine 6,000 mi

THE ENGINE SPONTANEOUSLY STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. I WAS ENTERING AN INTERSECTION, TURNING LEFT, AND PUT IN THE CLUTCH TO DOWN-SHIFT (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AND THE ENGINE STOPPED AS SOON AS THE CLUTCH PEDAL WENT DOWN, AS IF I HAD TURNED OFF THE KEY. THE ENGINE STARTER WOULD NOT RE-ENGAGE UNTIL...

Dec 6, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 JETTA WOLFSBURG 2.0 TURBO. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT AND THE DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO HELP ME. THE DOORS WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK CONSISTENTLY WITH THE KEY FOB. WHEN I LOCK IT, THE HORN BEEPS TO LET ME KNOW THE ALARM IS ON, BUT THE DOORS DON'T LOCK! NOT EVEN MANUALLY. IF I O...

Dec 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 JETTA WOLFSBURG 2.0 TURBO. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT AND THE DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO HELP ME. THE DOORS WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK CONSISTENTLY WITH THE KEY FOB. WHEN I LOCK IT, THE HORN BEEPS TO LET ME KNOW THE ALARM IS ON, BUT THE DOORS DON'T LOCK! NOT EVEN MANUALLY. IF I O...

Dec 6, 2014 Engine 40,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 JETTA WOLFSBURG 2.0 TURBO. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT AND THE DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO HELP ME. THE DOORS WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK CONSISTENTLY WITH THE KEY FOB. WHEN I LOCK IT, THE HORN BEEPS TO LET ME KNOW THE ALARM IS ON, BUT THE DOORS DON'T LOCK! NOT EVEN MANUALLY. IF I O...

Dec 6, 2014 Engine 6,000 mi

THE ENGINE SPONTANEOUSLY STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. I WAS ENTERING AN INTERSECTION, TURNING LEFT, AND PUT IN THE CLUTCH TO DOWN-SHIFT (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AND THE ENGINE STOPPED AS SOON AS THE CLUTCH PEDAL WENT DOWN, AS IF I HAD TURNED OFF THE KEY. THE ENGINE STARTER WOULD NOT RE-ENGAGE UNTIL...

Dec 3, 2014 Engine 58,500 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, 50 MPH SPEED ZONE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LOSS OF TURBO BOOST WITH RESULTANT LACK OF ABILITY TO MAINTAIN SPEED. INTERNET SEARCH SUGGESTS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM INVOLVING ICING AND WATER INGESTION THROUGH THE INTERCOOLER IN COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS. APPARENT...

Dec 3, 2014 Engine 58,500 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, 50 MPH SPEED ZONE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, LOSS OF TURBO BOOST WITH RESULTANT LACK OF ABILITY TO MAINTAIN SPEED. INTERNET SEARCH SUGGESTS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM INVOLVING ICING AND WATER INGESTION THROUGH THE INTERCOOLER IN COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS. APPARENT...

Dec 2, 2014 Electrical System 52,000 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG RADIO WENT DEAD ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO. FORWARD TO PRESENT DAY. AFTER I CAME HOME FROM A 5 DAY VACATION IT WOULD NOT START. I HAD TO GET A JUMP. THIS MORNING IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN AFTER SITTING 24 HRS. BEFORE THIS ALL HAPPENED THE DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK AND THE WINDOW W...

Dec 2, 2014 Electrical System 52,000 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG RADIO WENT DEAD ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO. FORWARD TO PRESENT DAY. AFTER I CAME HOME FROM A 5 DAY VACATION IT WOULD NOT START. I HAD TO GET A JUMP. THIS MORNING IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN AFTER SITTING 24 HRS. BEFORE THIS ALL HAPPENED THE DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK AND THE WINDOW W...

Nov 25, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM ON THREE DOORS (DRIVERS SIDE FRONT, BOTH BACK DOORS). WHEN THE UNLOCK BUTTON IS PRESSED -WHETHER IT'S THE ONE ON THE DOOR OR ON THE KEY FOB- THE LOCKS DO NOT DISENGAGE. SOMETIMES THE FRONT DOOR DOESN'T LOCK, YET THE CAR ALARM...

Nov 25, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM ON THREE DOORS (DRIVERS SIDE FRONT, BOTH BACK DOORS). WHEN THE UNLOCK BUTTON IS PRESSED -WHETHER IT'S THE ONE ON THE DOOR OR ON THE KEY FOB- THE LOCKS DO NOT DISENGAGE. SOMETIMES THE FRONT DOOR DOESN'T LOCK, YET THE CAR ALARM...

Nov 20, 2014 Power Train 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI ON A TWO LANE STATE ROAD AT 45MPH. THE CAR WAS FUELED TWO DAYS PRIOR WITH DIESEL (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE NEVER MISFUELED) PURCHASED AT THE FORT KNOX ARMY AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICES STATION. THE CAR'S GLOW PLUG CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND AN A...

Nov 20, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI ON A TWO LANE STATE ROAD AT 45MPH. THE CAR WAS FUELED TWO DAYS PRIOR WITH DIESEL (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE NEVER MISFUELED) PURCHASED AT THE FORT KNOX ARMY AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICES STATION. THE CAR'S GLOW PLUG CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND AN A...

Nov 20, 2014 Power Train 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI ON A TWO LANE STATE ROAD AT 45MPH. THE CAR WAS FUELED TWO DAYS PRIOR WITH DIESEL (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE NEVER MISFUELED) PURCHASED AT THE FORT KNOX ARMY AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICES STATION. THE CAR'S GLOW PLUG CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND AN A...

Nov 20, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI ON A TWO LANE STATE ROAD AT 45MPH. THE CAR WAS FUELED TWO DAYS PRIOR WITH DIESEL (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE NEVER MISFUELED) PURCHASED AT THE FORT KNOX ARMY AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICES STATION. THE CAR'S GLOW PLUG CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND AN A...

Nov 19, 2014 Electrical System 65,174 mi

DRIVING UP TO PARK MY 2010 VW JETTA WAGON TDI CURBSIDE IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, I HEARD A LOUD "POP" EMIT FROM SOMEWHERE NEAR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO IN MY VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY BLACK. THE RADIO SUPPLIES THE VEHICLE'S BLUE-TOOTH CAPABILITY TO ALLOW DRIVERS TO COMMUNICATE EMERG...

Nov 19, 2014 Electrical System 120,000 mi

SAFETY ISSUE - STEREO IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING TAKING WITH IT HANDS FREE BLUETOOTH CAPABILITIES FOR MAKING PHONE CALLS. *TR

Nov 19, 2014 Electrical System 65,174 mi

DRIVING UP TO PARK MY 2010 VW JETTA WAGON TDI CURBSIDE IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, I HEARD A LOUD "POP" EMIT FROM SOMEWHERE NEAR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO IN MY VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY BLACK. THE RADIO SUPPLIES THE VEHICLE'S BLUE-TOOTH CAPABILITY TO ALLOW DRIVERS TO COMMUNICATE EMERG...

Nov 19, 2014 Electrical System 120,000 mi

SAFETY ISSUE - STEREO IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING TAKING WITH IT HANDS FREE BLUETOOTH CAPABILITIES FOR MAKING PHONE CALLS. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AS USUAL AND MY STEREO WENT OUT. I KNOW A LOT OF TDI OWNERS WITH THE RADIO 1K0 035 180 AC HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE TOO. THE SHEER NUMBER OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE FAULTY TOUCH SCREEN STEREO MAKES THIS MORE THAN JUST A COINCIDENCE. THIS IS MORE THAN JUST AN AM/FM RADIO PROBLEM WE LOSE ...

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System

RADIO IS DEAD INCLUDING BLUETOOTH AND HANDS FREE DRIVING. ALL FUSES ARE OKAY, FUSE BOX WAS REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AS USUAL AND MY STEREO WENT OUT. I KNOW A LOT OF TDI OWNERS WITH THE RADIO 1K0 035 180 AC HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE TOO. THE SHEER NUMBER OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE FAULTY TOUCH SCREEN STEREO MAKES THIS MORE THAN JUST A COINCIDENCE. THIS IS MORE THAN JUST AN AM/FM RADIO PROBLEM WE LOSE ...

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System

RADIO IS DEAD INCLUDING BLUETOOTH AND HANDS FREE DRIVING. ALL FUSES ARE OKAY, FUSE BOX WAS REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL. *TR

Nov 9, 2014 Electrical System 99,500 mi

A KEY FEATURE OF THIS VEHICLE IS THE CAPABILITY FOR HANDS FREE USE OF ON-BOARD COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WHICH IS MANDATORY IN SEVERAL STATES FOR INCREASED SAFETY WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAPABILITY IS CONTROLLED THROUGH THE FACTORY INSTALLED RADIO SYSTEM AND BLUE TOOTH TECHNOLOGY. WHEN THE OEM RADIO FAIL...

Nov 9, 2014 Electrical System 99,500 mi

A KEY FEATURE OF THIS VEHICLE IS THE CAPABILITY FOR HANDS FREE USE OF ON-BOARD COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WHICH IS MANDATORY IN SEVERAL STATES FOR INCREASED SAFETY WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAPABILITY IS CONTROLLED THROUGH THE FACTORY INSTALLED RADIO SYSTEM AND BLUE TOOTH TECHNOLOGY. WHEN THE OEM RADIO FAIL...

Oct 29, 2014 Electrical System 53,000 mi

THE SOUND SYSTEM INCLUDING CD PLAYER, RADIO, BLUE TOOTH HANDS FREE SYSTEM, AND AUX STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY. THIS CAR WAS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD AND THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY VOLKSWAGEN! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I PURCHASED THIS CAR MODEL BECAUSE IT HAD BLUETOOTH. THE LESS EXPENSIVE MODEL DI...

Oct 29, 2014 Electrical System 53,000 mi

THE SOUND SYSTEM INCLUDING CD PLAYER, RADIO, BLUE TOOTH HANDS FREE SYSTEM, AND AUX STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY. THIS CAR WAS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD AND THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY VOLKSWAGEN! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I PURCHASED THIS CAR MODEL BECAUSE IT HAD BLUETOOTH. THE LESS EXPENSIVE MODEL DI...

Oct 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 95,681 mi

THE CAR STALLED GOING DOWN THE ROAD IN TRAFFIC AS I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK EXCEPT I PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE ENGINE CODES PULLED WERE P0191 AND P0087. THIS LED MY MECHANIC TO DISCOVERING THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE FOR THESE 2010 VOLKSWAGEN TDI'S WHERE THE HIGH ...

Oct 25, 2014 Electrical System 51,242 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 50K MILES WE WHERE INSTRUCTED BY THE DEALER TO CHANGE THE BATTERY. WE FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS AND CONSEQUENTLY LESS THEN 1K MILES LATER THERE WAS A LARGE SPARK WITH THE SMELL OF ELECTRICAL FIRE CAUSING THE RADIO TO FLAME OUT AND GO DARK. WE WHERE QUOTED $785 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE RA...

Oct 25, 2014 Electrical System 51,528 mi

BOTH EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSORS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING VEHICLE INDICATOR LAMP TO ILLUMINATE AND FAILED EMISSIONS TEST. QUOTED $595.00 FOR REPAIR WORK, AFTER REPAIRS VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS TEST. *TR

Oct 25, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,528 mi

BOTH EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSORS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING VEHICLE INDICATOR LAMP TO ILLUMINATE AND FAILED EMISSIONS TEST. QUOTED $595.00 FOR REPAIR WORK, AFTER REPAIRS VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS TEST. *TR

Oct 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 95,681 mi

THE CAR STALLED GOING DOWN THE ROAD IN TRAFFIC AS I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK EXCEPT I PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE ENGINE CODES PULLED WERE P0191 AND P0087. THIS LED MY MECHANIC TO DISCOVERING THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE FOR THESE 2010 VOLKSWAGEN TDI'S WHERE THE HIGH ...

Oct 25, 2014 Electrical System 51,242 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 50K MILES WE WHERE INSTRUCTED BY THE DEALER TO CHANGE THE BATTERY. WE FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS AND CONSEQUENTLY LESS THEN 1K MILES LATER THERE WAS A LARGE SPARK WITH THE SMELL OF ELECTRICAL FIRE CAUSING THE RADIO TO FLAME OUT AND GO DARK. WE WHERE QUOTED $785 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE RA...

Oct 25, 2014 Electrical System 51,528 mi

BOTH EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSORS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING VEHICLE INDICATOR LAMP TO ILLUMINATE AND FAILED EMISSIONS TEST. QUOTED $595.00 FOR REPAIR WORK, AFTER REPAIRS VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS TEST. *TR

Oct 25, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,528 mi

BOTH EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSORS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING VEHICLE INDICATOR LAMP TO ILLUMINATE AND FAILED EMISSIONS TEST. QUOTED $595.00 FOR REPAIR WORK, AFTER REPAIRS VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS TEST. *TR

Oct 6, 2014 Electrical System 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A POP AND TOUCH SCREEN RADIO WENT DEAD ALL FUSES TEST GOOD AND ALSO LOST ALL BLUETOOTH CAPABILITIES. A RHYTHMIC FEEDBACK WAS THEN AUDIBLE IN SPEAKERS AND WOULD NOT STOP WITH CAR TURNED OFF HAD TO REMOVE FUSE TO STOP THE FEEDBACK NOISE. *TR

Oct 6, 2014 Electrical System 77,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A POP AND TOUCH SCREEN RADIO WENT DEAD ALL FUSES TEST GOOD AND ALSO LOST ALL BLUETOOTH CAPABILITIES. A RHYTHMIC FEEDBACK WAS THEN AUDIBLE IN SPEAKERS AND WOULD NOT STOP WITH CAR TURNED OFF HAD TO REMOVE FUSE TO STOP THE FEEDBACK NOISE. *TR

Oct 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 66,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI IN 2012. PRE-CERTIFIED 2 YEARS OR 24000 MILES. HAD THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DONE AS REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED. AUGUST 2014, I PAID $600 TO HAVE THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DONE. SEPTEMBER 2014, MY CAR IS DEAD. AS I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL AT 55 MPH MY CHECK ENGINE LI...

Oct 1, 2014 Power Train 66,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI IN 2012. PRE-CERTIFIED 2 YEARS OR 24000 MILES. HAD THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DONE AS REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED. AUGUST 2014, I PAID $600 TO HAVE THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DONE. SEPTEMBER 2014, MY CAR IS DEAD. AS I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL AT 55 MPH MY CHECK ENGINE LI...

Oct 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 66,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI IN 2012. PRE-CERTIFIED 2 YEARS OR 24000 MILES. HAD THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DONE AS REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED. AUGUST 2014, I PAID $600 TO HAVE THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DONE. SEPTEMBER 2014, MY CAR IS DEAD. AS I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL AT 55 MPH MY CHECK ENGINE LI...

Oct 1, 2014 Power Train 66,000 mi

PURCHASED A 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI IN 2012. PRE-CERTIFIED 2 YEARS OR 24000 MILES. HAD THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DONE AS REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED. AUGUST 2014, I PAID $600 TO HAVE THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DONE. SEPTEMBER 2014, MY CAR IS DEAD. AS I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL AT 55 MPH MY CHECK ENGINE LI...

Sep 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 50,068 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 95 IN NEEDLES CALIFORNIA THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON AND BEGAN TO FLASH. CRUISE CONTROL DISABLED AND THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECREASE. NO POWER COULD BE FELT WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE ENGINE RPM BEGAN TO FALL. VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRA...

Sep 25, 2014 Electrical System 94,000 mi

THE TOUCHSCREEN RADIO (MODEL RCD-510, MANUFACTURED BY DELPHI AND UTILIZED IN VARIOUS 2010-2011 MODEL VWS) HAD FAILED COMPLETELY. IT IS ACTING AS IF NO POWER IS GOING TO THE UNIT. ALL FUSES WERE CHECKED AND THEY ARE FUNCTIONAL. ALL BLUETOOTH AND HANDS-FREE CAPABILITIES, WHICH WERE BUILT INTO THE STER...

Sep 25, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 94,000 mi

THE TOUCHSCREEN RADIO (MODEL RCD-510, MANUFACTURED BY DELPHI AND UTILIZED IN VARIOUS 2010-2011 MODEL VWS) HAD FAILED COMPLETELY. IT IS ACTING AS IF NO POWER IS GOING TO THE UNIT. ALL FUSES WERE CHECKED AND THEY ARE FUNCTIONAL. ALL BLUETOOTH AND HANDS-FREE CAPABILITIES, WHICH WERE BUILT INTO THE STER...

Sep 25, 2014 Engine 78,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL STALL GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR FROM PARK TO DRIVE. ALSO FROM WHILE ACCELERATING THERE IS SPUTTERING THAT I NEED TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN APPLY AGAIN TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING. *TR

Sep 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 78,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL STALL GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR FROM PARK TO DRIVE. ALSO FROM WHILE ACCELERATING THERE IS SPUTTERING THAT I NEED TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN APPLY AGAIN TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING. *TR

Sep 25, 2014 Power Train 78,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL STALL GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR FROM PARK TO DRIVE. ALSO FROM WHILE ACCELERATING THERE IS SPUTTERING THAT I NEED TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN APPLY AGAIN TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING. *TR

Sep 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 50,068 mi

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY 95 IN NEEDLES CALIFORNIA THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON AND BEGAN TO FLASH. CRUISE CONTROL DISABLED AND THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECREASE. NO POWER COULD BE FELT WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE ENGINE RPM BEGAN TO FALL. VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRA...

Sep 25, 2014 Electrical System 94,000 mi

THE TOUCHSCREEN RADIO (MODEL RCD-510, MANUFACTURED BY DELPHI AND UTILIZED IN VARIOUS 2010-2011 MODEL VWS) HAD FAILED COMPLETELY. IT IS ACTING AS IF NO POWER IS GOING TO THE UNIT. ALL FUSES WERE CHECKED AND THEY ARE FUNCTIONAL. ALL BLUETOOTH AND HANDS-FREE CAPABILITIES, WHICH WERE BUILT INTO THE STER...

Sep 25, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 94,000 mi

THE TOUCHSCREEN RADIO (MODEL RCD-510, MANUFACTURED BY DELPHI AND UTILIZED IN VARIOUS 2010-2011 MODEL VWS) HAD FAILED COMPLETELY. IT IS ACTING AS IF NO POWER IS GOING TO THE UNIT. ALL FUSES WERE CHECKED AND THEY ARE FUNCTIONAL. ALL BLUETOOTH AND HANDS-FREE CAPABILITIES, WHICH WERE BUILT INTO THE STER...

Sep 25, 2014 Engine 78,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL STALL GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR FROM PARK TO DRIVE. ALSO FROM WHILE ACCELERATING THERE IS SPUTTERING THAT I NEED TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN APPLY AGAIN TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING. *TR

Sep 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 78,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL STALL GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR FROM PARK TO DRIVE. ALSO FROM WHILE ACCELERATING THERE IS SPUTTERING THAT I NEED TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN APPLY AGAIN TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING. *TR

Sep 25, 2014 Power Train 78,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL STALL GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR FROM PARK TO DRIVE. ALSO FROM WHILE ACCELERATING THERE IS SPUTTERING THAT I NEED TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN APPLY AGAIN TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING. *TR

Sep 23, 2014 Electrical System 99,603 mi

WAS SLOWING TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURN, HEARD A POP AND THE RADIO WENT DEAD. FUSE IS FINE. *TR

Sep 23, 2014 Electrical System 99,603 mi

WAS SLOWING TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURN, HEARD A POP AND THE RADIO WENT DEAD. FUSE IS FINE. *TR

Sep 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 41,211 mi

ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK I WAS CRUISING DOWN AT THE INTERSTATE WITH THE CAR ON CRUISE CONTROL. EVERYTHING WAS FINE THE FIRST 45 MINUTES OF DRIVING THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY GLOWPLUG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STARTED FLASHING MEANING ENGINE MALFUNCTION. MY VEHICLE STARTED LOSING SPEED ALL OF A SUDDEN ON TH...

Sep 19, 2014 Engine 41,211 mi

ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK I WAS CRUISING DOWN AT THE INTERSTATE WITH THE CAR ON CRUISE CONTROL. EVERYTHING WAS FINE THE FIRST 45 MINUTES OF DRIVING THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY GLOWPLUG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STARTED FLASHING MEANING ENGINE MALFUNCTION. MY VEHICLE STARTED LOSING SPEED ALL OF A SUDDEN ON TH...

Sep 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 41,211 mi

ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK I WAS CRUISING DOWN AT THE INTERSTATE WITH THE CAR ON CRUISE CONTROL. EVERYTHING WAS FINE THE FIRST 45 MINUTES OF DRIVING THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY GLOWPLUG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STARTED FLASHING MEANING ENGINE MALFUNCTION. MY VEHICLE STARTED LOSING SPEED ALL OF A SUDDEN ON TH...

Sep 19, 2014 Engine 41,211 mi

ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK I WAS CRUISING DOWN AT THE INTERSTATE WITH THE CAR ON CRUISE CONTROL. EVERYTHING WAS FINE THE FIRST 45 MINUTES OF DRIVING THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY GLOWPLUG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STARTED FLASHING MEANING ENGINE MALFUNCTION. MY VEHICLE STARTED LOSING SPEED ALL OF A SUDDEN ON TH...

Sep 18, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 139,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI THE GLO-PLUG LIGHT CAME ON WITH A CHECK ENGINE NOW WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS CALLED AND THEY SAID BRING IT IN FOR INSPECTION. TWO MILES LATER THE CAR QUIT RUNNING WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHO CALLED AND SAID THAT THE H...

Sep 18, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 139,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI THE GLO-PLUG LIGHT CAME ON WITH A CHECK ENGINE NOW WARNING. DEALERSHIP WAS CALLED AND THEY SAID BRING IT IN FOR INSPECTION. TWO MILES LATER THE CAR QUIT RUNNING WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHO CALLED AND SAID THAT THE H...

Sep 16, 2014 Engine 48,000 mi

WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND THEN PLACING THE CAR INTO DRIVE. AS I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO PULL AWAY, THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL OUT. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR SCAN AND NO CODES FOUND. CAR HAS DONE THIS SINCE AND NO CODES AGAIN. LAST INCIDENCE WAS LAS...

Sep 16, 2014 Electrical System 48,000 mi

WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND THEN PLACING THE CAR INTO DRIVE. AS I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO PULL AWAY, THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL OUT. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR SCAN AND NO CODES FOUND. CAR HAS DONE THIS SINCE AND NO CODES AGAIN. LAST INCIDENCE WAS LAS...

Sep 16, 2014 Engine 48,000 mi

WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND THEN PLACING THE CAR INTO DRIVE. AS I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO PULL AWAY, THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL OUT. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR SCAN AND NO CODES FOUND. CAR HAS DONE THIS SINCE AND NO CODES AGAIN. LAST INCIDENCE WAS LAS...

Sep 16, 2014 Electrical System 48,000 mi

WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND THEN PLACING THE CAR INTO DRIVE. AS I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO PULL AWAY, THE CAR STARTED SPUTTERING LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL OUT. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR SCAN AND NO CODES FOUND. CAR HAS DONE THIS SINCE AND NO CODES AGAIN. LAST INCIDENCE WAS LAS...

Sep 15, 2014 Visibility 146,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON I-96 WEST TRAVELING AT 70MPH THE SUNROOF WHICH WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME SUDDENLY EXPLODED SENDING SHARDS OF GLASS EVERYWHERE. IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN WENT OFF IN THE VEHICLE. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE THAT THE SUNROOF CURTAIN WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME WHICH CONTAINED MOST OF THE GLASS SHARD...

Sep 15, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK - CANNOT ALWAYSLOCK/UNLOCK DOOR WITH FOB. ALSO SOMETIMES ALL DOORS WOULD LOCK WHEN YOU EXITED THE CAR, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD NOT. SOMETIMES THE FOB WOULD UNLOCK ALL DOORS OTHER TIMES ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. A CHILD WAS SECURED IN THE BACK IN ...

Sep 15, 2014 Visibility 146,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON I-96 WEST TRAVELING AT 70MPH THE SUNROOF WHICH WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME SUDDENLY EXPLODED SENDING SHARDS OF GLASS EVERYWHERE. IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN WENT OFF IN THE VEHICLE. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE THAT THE SUNROOF CURTAIN WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME WHICH CONTAINED MOST OF THE GLASS SHARD...

Sep 15, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK - CANNOT ALWAYSLOCK/UNLOCK DOOR WITH FOB. ALSO SOMETIMES ALL DOORS WOULD LOCK WHEN YOU EXITED THE CAR, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD NOT. SOMETIMES THE FOB WOULD UNLOCK ALL DOORS OTHER TIMES ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. A CHILD WAS SECURED IN THE BACK IN ...

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

RADIO MADE A POP SOUND AND TURN OFF. HAS NOT POWER UP AGAIN. ALL FUSES ARE GOOD AND POWER TO RADIO IS GOOD. RADIO HAS A FLAW ACCORDING TO ALL THE COMPLAINTS BY VOLKSWAGEN OWNERS ONLINE. COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD. VW IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS IF THE WARRANTY IS EXPIRED. *TR

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

RADIO MADE A POP SOUND AND TURN OFF. HAS NOT POWER UP AGAIN. ALL FUSES ARE GOOD AND POWER TO RADIO IS GOOD. RADIO HAS A FLAW ACCORDING TO ALL THE COMPLAINTS BY VOLKSWAGEN OWNERS ONLINE. COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD. VW IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS IF THE WARRANTY IS EXPIRED. *TR

Sep 9, 2014 Electrical System 81,500 mi

TOUCH SCREEN RADIO ON MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI STOPPED WORKING A FEW WEEKS AGO. AT THE SAME TIME THE A/C BEGAN TO FAIL. THIS WEEK AFTER RESEARCHING WHY THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING CAME ACROSS MANY THREADS DISCUSSING SIMILAR ISSUE AND THE TERM "PARASITIC DRAIN". THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE BATTERY TO BE DRA...

Sep 9, 2014 Electrical System 81,500 mi

TOUCH SCREEN RADIO ON MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI STOPPED WORKING A FEW WEEKS AGO. AT THE SAME TIME THE A/C BEGAN TO FAIL. THIS WEEK AFTER RESEARCHING WHY THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING CAME ACROSS MANY THREADS DISCUSSING SIMILAR ISSUE AND THE TERM "PARASITIC DRAIN". THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE BATTERY TO BE DRA...

Sep 8, 2014 Electrical System 39,500 mi

ANOTHER JETTA TO ADD TO THE LIST WITH A FAULTY RADIO. THE RADIO JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF A NORMAL COMMUTE. I FOUND IN A FORUM THAT I'M JUST ONE OF MANY SO I'M LODGING A COMPLAINT IN HOPES VW WILL LISTEN. ALSO, THE REMOTE ENTRY DOESN'T WORK SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL NOT GO INTO REVE...

Sep 8, 2014 Service Brakes 37,800 mi

TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR 40,000 MILE MAINTENANCE/TUNE UP. THE DEALERSHIP CALLED TO TELL ME I NEEDED NEW REAR BRAKE PADS. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS HOW THE LEFT BRAKE PAD CAN BE ALMOST GONE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED WHILE THE OTHER BRAKE PADS HAVE 80% OF WEAR LEFT. I ASKED ABOUT THIS AND THE MANAGER...

Sep 8, 2014 Electrical System 39,500 mi

ANOTHER JETTA TO ADD TO THE LIST WITH A FAULTY RADIO. THE RADIO JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF A NORMAL COMMUTE. I FOUND IN A FORUM THAT I'M JUST ONE OF MANY SO I'M LODGING A COMPLAINT IN HOPES VW WILL LISTEN. ALSO, THE REMOTE ENTRY DOESN'T WORK SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL NOT GO INTO REVE...

Sep 8, 2014 Service Brakes 37,800 mi

TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR 40,000 MILE MAINTENANCE/TUNE UP. THE DEALERSHIP CALLED TO TELL ME I NEEDED NEW REAR BRAKE PADS. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS HOW THE LEFT BRAKE PAD CAN BE ALMOST GONE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED WHILE THE OTHER BRAKE PADS HAVE 80% OF WEAR LEFT. I ASKED ABOUT THIS AND THE MANAGER...

Sep 6, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE RADIO WENT DARK, THERE WAS STRANGE FEEDBACK THROUGH THE SPEAKERS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. AROUND THE SAME TIMEFRAME THE SEATBELT CHIME WOULD GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THERE IS DEFIANTLY ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH THIS CAR. *TR

Sep 6, 2014 Tires 15,000 mi

LARGE SPLIT IN THE FRONT RIGHT OUTSIDE SIDEWALL DISCOVERED. UPON INSPECTION, GAP WAS VERY NOTICABLE. CHECK THE REMAINING THREE TIRES AND NO EVIDENCE OF THE SAME. TIRES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES. WE DECIDED TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE "BALANCED". NEW TIRES INSTALLED AND WAS AS...

Sep 6, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE RADIO WENT DARK, THERE WAS STRANGE FEEDBACK THROUGH THE SPEAKERS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. AROUND THE SAME TIMEFRAME THE SEATBELT CHIME WOULD GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THERE IS DEFIANTLY ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH THIS CAR. *TR

Sep 6, 2014 Tires 15,000 mi

LARGE SPLIT IN THE FRONT RIGHT OUTSIDE SIDEWALL DISCOVERED. UPON INSPECTION, GAP WAS VERY NOTICABLE. CHECK THE REMAINING THREE TIRES AND NO EVIDENCE OF THE SAME. TIRES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES. WE DECIDED TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE "BALANCED". NEW TIRES INSTALLED AND WAS AS...

Sep 3, 2014 Power Train 103,000 mi

FALSE NEUTRAL SYMPTOMS DUE TO DSG MECHATRONIC. HANSEL VW DEALERSHIP IN SANTA ROSA, CA STATED THAT OUR VIN NUMBER WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. WHY NOT? IT OBVIOUSLY IS OCCURRING WITH OURS JUST LIKE THE OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. NHTSA ACTION NUMBER :PE09035 "REPORT SUBMITTED TO NHTSA ON AU...

Sep 3, 2014 Power Train 103,000 mi

FALSE NEUTRAL SYMPTOMS DUE TO DSG MECHATRONIC. HANSEL VW DEALERSHIP IN SANTA ROSA, CA STATED THAT OUR VIN NUMBER WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. WHY NOT? IT OBVIOUSLY IS OCCURRING WITH OURS JUST LIKE THE OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. NHTSA ACTION NUMBER :PE09035 "REPORT SUBMITTED TO NHTSA ON AU...

Sep 2, 2014 Electrical System 112,000 mi

RADIO WILL NOT WORK. DOES NOT POWER ON. ALL FUSES ARE GOOD. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THIS WEB SITE FOLLOWS THE PROBLEMS OF MULTIPLE PEOPLE HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583?ACTIONMESSAGES=YOUR+ANSWER+HAS+BEEN+POSTED. *TR

Sep 2, 2014 Equipment 112,000 mi

RADIO WILL NOT WORK. DOES NOT POWER ON. ALL FUSES ARE GOOD. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THIS WEB SITE FOLLOWS THE PROBLEMS OF MULTIPLE PEOPLE HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583?ACTIONMESSAGES=YOUR+ANSWER+HAS+BEEN+POSTED. *TR

Sep 2, 2014 Engine 107,188 mi

DRIVING ON 2ND LANE OF FREEWAY. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER - ALL WARNING LIGHTS COME ON DASHBOARD ACCOMPANIED BY BELLS AND DINGS. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD - FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC NOT HEAVY. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING HOWEVER NO FORWARD MOVEMENT WHEN PUSHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL - ENGINE JUST REVVED. TURNED CA...

Sep 2, 2014 Service Brakes 107,188 mi

DRIVING ON 2ND LANE OF FREEWAY. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER - ALL WARNING LIGHTS COME ON DASHBOARD ACCOMPANIED BY BELLS AND DINGS. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD - FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC NOT HEAVY. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING HOWEVER NO FORWARD MOVEMENT WHEN PUSHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL - ENGINE JUST REVVED. TURNED CA...

Sep 2, 2014 Electrical System 94,500 mi

WITHOUT NOTICE FACTORY RADIO WITH HANDS FREE/ BLUETOOTH FAILS TO COME ON. WHICH CAUSES A POTENTIAL HAZARD. CAN ALSO CAUSE BATTERY TO DRAIN, PUTTING MORE STRAIN ON ALTERNATOR, CAUSING IT TO FAIL. DEALER WANTS A DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE, WHICH FINDS THAT RADIO HAS FAILED. NEEDS TO HAVE RADIO REPLACED. *TR

Sep 2, 2014 Electrical System 112,000 mi

RADIO WILL NOT WORK. DOES NOT POWER ON. ALL FUSES ARE GOOD. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THIS WEB SITE FOLLOWS THE PROBLEMS OF MULTIPLE PEOPLE HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583?ACTIONMESSAGES=YOUR+ANSWER+HAS+BEEN+POSTED. *TR

Sep 2, 2014 Equipment 112,000 mi

RADIO WILL NOT WORK. DOES NOT POWER ON. ALL FUSES ARE GOOD. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THIS WEB SITE FOLLOWS THE PROBLEMS OF MULTIPLE PEOPLE HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583?ACTIONMESSAGES=YOUR+ANSWER+HAS+BEEN+POSTED. *TR

Sep 2, 2014 Engine 107,188 mi

DRIVING ON 2ND LANE OF FREEWAY. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER - ALL WARNING LIGHTS COME ON DASHBOARD ACCOMPANIED BY BELLS AND DINGS. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD - FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC NOT HEAVY. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING HOWEVER NO FORWARD MOVEMENT WHEN PUSHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL - ENGINE JUST REVVED. TURNED CA...

Sep 2, 2014 Service Brakes 107,188 mi

DRIVING ON 2ND LANE OF FREEWAY. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER - ALL WARNING LIGHTS COME ON DASHBOARD ACCOMPANIED BY BELLS AND DINGS. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD - FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC NOT HEAVY. ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING HOWEVER NO FORWARD MOVEMENT WHEN PUSHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL - ENGINE JUST REVVED. TURNED CA...

Sep 2, 2014 Electrical System 94,500 mi

WITHOUT NOTICE FACTORY RADIO WITH HANDS FREE/ BLUETOOTH FAILS TO COME ON. WHICH CAUSES A POTENTIAL HAZARD. CAN ALSO CAUSE BATTERY TO DRAIN, PUTTING MORE STRAIN ON ALTERNATOR, CAUSING IT TO FAIL. DEALER WANTS A DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE, WHICH FINDS THAT RADIO HAS FAILED. NEEDS TO HAVE RADIO REPLACED. *TR

Sep 1, 2014 Engine 107,000 mi

DRIVING AROUND CITY STREET. JETTA BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE GLOW BULB INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING. AFTER TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING THE CAR I DROVE FOR ANOTHER TWO BLOCKS THEN THE GLOW BULB INDICATOR CAME ON AGAIN PAIRED THIS TIME WITH THE RED BATTERY INDICATOR. AFTER THAT THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP AN...

Sep 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 107,000 mi

DRIVING AROUND CITY STREET. JETTA BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE GLOW BULB INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING. AFTER TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING THE CAR I DROVE FOR ANOTHER TWO BLOCKS THEN THE GLOW BULB INDICATOR CAME ON AGAIN PAIRED THIS TIME WITH THE RED BATTERY INDICATOR. AFTER THAT THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP AN...

Sep 1, 2014 Engine 107,000 mi

DRIVING AROUND CITY STREET. JETTA BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE GLOW BULB INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING. AFTER TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING THE CAR I DROVE FOR ANOTHER TWO BLOCKS THEN THE GLOW BULB INDICATOR CAME ON AGAIN PAIRED THIS TIME WITH THE RED BATTERY INDICATOR. AFTER THAT THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP AN...

Sep 1, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 107,000 mi

DRIVING AROUND CITY STREET. JETTA BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE GLOW BULB INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING. AFTER TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING THE CAR I DROVE FOR ANOTHER TWO BLOCKS THEN THE GLOW BULB INDICATOR CAME ON AGAIN PAIRED THIS TIME WITH THE RED BATTERY INDICATOR. AFTER THAT THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP AN...

Aug 30, 2014 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THE RADIO UNIT STOPPED WORKING AFTER 4YRS OF USE, THE SAFETY CONCERN IS THE LOST OF BLUETOOTH AND THE ABILITY TO CONDUCT HANDS FREE CELLPHONE CALLS / OPERATIONS THE BROKEN RADIO DRAINS THE BATTERY CAUSING FAMILY TO BE STRANDED AT NIGHT UNTIL THE TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE. *TR

Aug 30, 2014 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THE RADIO UNIT STOPPED WORKING AFTER 4YRS OF USE, THE SAFETY CONCERN IS THE LOST OF BLUETOOTH AND THE ABILITY TO CONDUCT HANDS FREE CELLPHONE CALLS / OPERATIONS THE BROKEN RADIO DRAINS THE BATTERY CAUSING FAMILY TO BE STRANDED AT NIGHT UNTIL THE TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE. *TR

Aug 28, 2014 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE RADIO WENT OFF, BLACK SCREEN. HAS NOT CAME BACK ON, FUSE IS GOOD. *TR

Aug 28, 2014 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE RADIO WENT OFF, BLACK SCREEN. HAS NOT CAME BACK ON, FUSE IS GOOD. *TR

Aug 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 76,885 mi

TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 101, 55 MILES NORTH OF SAN LOUIS OBISPO, CA AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 65 MPH,THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PERRY VOLKSWAGEN IN SAN LOUIS OBISPO, CA. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAILURE ...

Aug 27, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 76,885 mi

TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 101, 55 MILES NORTH OF SAN LOUIS OBISPO, CA AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 65 MPH,THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PERRY VOLKSWAGEN IN SAN LOUIS OBISPO, CA. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAILURE ...

Aug 27, 2014 Engine 120,000 mi

WHEN I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT I PUSHED THE CLUTCH IN AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. I WAS IN THE TURN LANE AND THERE WAS AN OPENING AS I STARTED MOVING FEET FROM CLUTCH TO FUEL PEDAL. THE CAR LURCH AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CAR HAD DIED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO GET IN THE TURN LANE. I HAVE CALLED TH...

Aug 27, 2014 Steering 120,000 mi

WHEN I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT I PUSHED THE CLUTCH IN AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. I WAS IN THE TURN LANE AND THERE WAS AN OPENING AS I STARTED MOVING FEET FROM CLUTCH TO FUEL PEDAL. THE CAR LURCH AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CAR HAD DIED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO GET IN THE TURN LANE. I HAVE CALLED TH...

Aug 27, 2014 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

WHEN I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT I PUSHED THE CLUTCH IN AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. I WAS IN THE TURN LANE AND THERE WAS AN OPENING AS I STARTED MOVING FEET FROM CLUTCH TO FUEL PEDAL. THE CAR LURCH AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CAR HAD DIED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO GET IN THE TURN LANE. I HAVE CALLED TH...

Aug 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 76,885 mi

TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 101, 55 MILES NORTH OF SAN LOUIS OBISPO, CA AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 65 MPH,THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PERRY VOLKSWAGEN IN SAN LOUIS OBISPO, CA. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAILURE ...

Aug 27, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 76,885 mi

TRAVELING SOUTH ON HWY 101, 55 MILES NORTH OF SAN LOUIS OBISPO, CA AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 65 MPH,THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PERRY VOLKSWAGEN IN SAN LOUIS OBISPO, CA. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAILURE ...

Aug 27, 2014 Engine 120,000 mi

WHEN I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT I PUSHED THE CLUTCH IN AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. I WAS IN THE TURN LANE AND THERE WAS AN OPENING AS I STARTED MOVING FEET FROM CLUTCH TO FUEL PEDAL. THE CAR LURCH AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CAR HAD DIED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO GET IN THE TURN LANE. I HAVE CALLED TH...

Aug 27, 2014 Steering 120,000 mi

WHEN I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT I PUSHED THE CLUTCH IN AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. I WAS IN THE TURN LANE AND THERE WAS AN OPENING AS I STARTED MOVING FEET FROM CLUTCH TO FUEL PEDAL. THE CAR LURCH AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CAR HAD DIED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO GET IN THE TURN LANE. I HAVE CALLED TH...

Aug 27, 2014 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

WHEN I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT I PUSHED THE CLUTCH IN AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. I WAS IN THE TURN LANE AND THERE WAS AN OPENING AS I STARTED MOVING FEET FROM CLUTCH TO FUEL PEDAL. THE CAR LURCH AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CAR HAD DIED WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO GET IN THE TURN LANE. I HAVE CALLED TH...

Aug 25, 2014 Power Train 60,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING GEAR, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE CLUTCH MAKES CLICK NOISE THEN SLIPS TO NEUTRAL. THEN THE PRNDS LIGHTS STARTS FLASHING, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. THE ONLY WAY TO REENGAGE THE GEAR IS BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND ON, RESTARTING THE ENGINE. THEN THE GEARS START...

Aug 25, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

THE JETTA TDI SPORTSWAGON 2010'S HATCHBACK LOCKING MECHANISM DOES NOT STAY LOCKED. AFTER CLOSING THE HATCH, THE LATCH ENGAGES INTO CLOSED POSITION. BUT ON SLIGHT PUSH, THE LATCH DISENGAGES INTO OPEN POSITION. ON A ROAD BUMP, THE LATCH OPENS, LIFTING THE HATCHBACK IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. *TR

Aug 25, 2014 Power Train 60,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING GEAR, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE CLUTCH MAKES CLICK NOISE THEN SLIPS TO NEUTRAL. THEN THE PRNDS LIGHTS STARTS FLASHING, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. THE ONLY WAY TO REENGAGE THE GEAR IS BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND ON, RESTARTING THE ENGINE. THEN THE GEARS START...

Aug 25, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

THE JETTA TDI SPORTSWAGON 2010'S HATCHBACK LOCKING MECHANISM DOES NOT STAY LOCKED. AFTER CLOSING THE HATCH, THE LATCH ENGAGES INTO CLOSED POSITION. BUT ON SLIGHT PUSH, THE LATCH DISENGAGES INTO OPEN POSITION. ON A ROAD BUMP, THE LATCH OPENS, LIFTING THE HATCHBACK IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. *TR

Aug 24, 2014 Electrical System 78,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN RCD 510 2DIN TOUCHSCREEN RADIO (DELPHI PREMIUM - 8). HANDS FREE OPERATION COMES THROUGH THIS SYSTEM. ON THE MORNING OF 8/14/14 I STARTED MY CAR AND THE RADIO SYSTEM WAS DEAD. TOTALLY DEAD, AS IF THERE IS NO POWER GETTING TO IT WHATSOEVER. I CHECKED ALL FUSES (ENGINE C...

Aug 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN RCD 510 2DIN TOUCHSCREEN RADIO (DELPHI PREMIUM - 8). HANDS FREE OPERATION COMES THROUGH THIS SYSTEM. ON THE MORNING OF 8/14/14 I STARTED MY CAR AND THE RADIO SYSTEM WAS DEAD. TOTALLY DEAD, AS IF THERE IS NO POWER GETTING TO IT WHATSOEVER. I CHECKED ALL FUSES (ENGINE C...

Aug 24, 2014 Electrical System 78,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN RCD 510 2DIN TOUCHSCREEN RADIO (DELPHI PREMIUM - 8). HANDS FREE OPERATION COMES THROUGH THIS SYSTEM. ON THE MORNING OF 8/14/14 I STARTED MY CAR AND THE RADIO SYSTEM WAS DEAD. TOTALLY DEAD, AS IF THERE IS NO POWER GETTING TO IT WHATSOEVER. I CHECKED ALL FUSES (ENGINE C...

Aug 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN RCD 510 2DIN TOUCHSCREEN RADIO (DELPHI PREMIUM - 8). HANDS FREE OPERATION COMES THROUGH THIS SYSTEM. ON THE MORNING OF 8/14/14 I STARTED MY CAR AND THE RADIO SYSTEM WAS DEAD. TOTALLY DEAD, AS IF THERE IS NO POWER GETTING TO IT WHATSOEVER. I CHECKED ALL FUSES (ENGINE C...

Aug 22, 2014 Electrical System 46,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, ON A SIDE ROAD, NOT GOING MORE THAN 40 MILES AN HOUR, AND IN THE MIDDLE OF A SONG, MY RADIO MADE A LOUD "POP" NOISE AND WENT DEAD. AT THE TIME, MY CAR HAD 46K MILES ON IT, STAYS IN A A GARAGE AT HOME AND AT WORK, GETS REGULAR SERVICING AND HAS NEVER HAD AN ISSUE. THE ...

Aug 22, 2014 Engine 66,534 mi

FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IN A VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI. VOLKSWAGEN MADE THE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY, FOR WHICH I AM APPRECIATIVE. HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Aug 22, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 66,534 mi

FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IN A VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI. VOLKSWAGEN MADE THE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY, FOR WHICH I AM APPRECIATIVE. HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Aug 22, 2014 Electrical System 46,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, ON A SIDE ROAD, NOT GOING MORE THAN 40 MILES AN HOUR, AND IN THE MIDDLE OF A SONG, MY RADIO MADE A LOUD "POP" NOISE AND WENT DEAD. AT THE TIME, MY CAR HAD 46K MILES ON IT, STAYS IN A A GARAGE AT HOME AND AT WORK, GETS REGULAR SERVICING AND HAS NEVER HAD AN ISSUE. THE ...

Aug 22, 2014 Engine 66,534 mi

FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IN A VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI. VOLKSWAGEN MADE THE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY, FOR WHICH I AM APPRECIATIVE. HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Aug 22, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 66,534 mi

FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IN A VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI. VOLKSWAGEN MADE THE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY, FOR WHICH I AM APPRECIATIVE. HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

Aug 21, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

RADIO/CD PLAYER STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THIS DISABLED THE BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE FUNCTION AS WELL. THIS IS A DRIVING SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

Aug 21, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

RADIO/CD PLAYER STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THIS DISABLED THE BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE FUNCTION AS WELL. THIS IS A DRIVING SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

Aug 20, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THIS IS JUST ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT THE 2010 JETTA PREMIUM RADIO THAT DIED FOR NO REASON. I CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA AND THEY ACTED LIKE THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE ISSUE, BUT CLEARLY AFTER DOING 2 MINUTES WORTH OF RESEARCH THERE ARE COUNTLESS OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. VOLKSWAGEN TOLD...

Aug 20, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

HAD DRIVEN JUST A FEW MILES AND WAS COMING UP TO A STOP AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. GLOW PLUG LIGHT LIT FOR A SECOND AND ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED. ENGINE WOULD CRANK, BUT WOULD NOT START. HAVE BEEN TOLD THE PROBLEM IS THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. I DRIVE LONG DISTANCE IN THIS CAR ...

Aug 20, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

HAD DRIVEN JUST A FEW MILES AND WAS COMING UP TO A STOP AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. GLOW PLUG LIGHT LIT FOR A SECOND AND ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED. ENGINE WOULD CRANK, BUT WOULD NOT START. HAVE BEEN TOLD THE PROBLEM IS THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. I DRIVE LONG DISTANCE IN THIS CAR ...

Aug 20, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THIS IS JUST ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT THE 2010 JETTA PREMIUM RADIO THAT DIED FOR NO REASON. I CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA AND THEY ACTED LIKE THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE ISSUE, BUT CLEARLY AFTER DOING 2 MINUTES WORTH OF RESEARCH THERE ARE COUNTLESS OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. VOLKSWAGEN TOLD...

Aug 20, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

HAD DRIVEN JUST A FEW MILES AND WAS COMING UP TO A STOP AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. GLOW PLUG LIGHT LIT FOR A SECOND AND ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED. ENGINE WOULD CRANK, BUT WOULD NOT START. HAVE BEEN TOLD THE PROBLEM IS THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. I DRIVE LONG DISTANCE IN THIS CAR ...

Aug 20, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

HAD DRIVEN JUST A FEW MILES AND WAS COMING UP TO A STOP AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. GLOW PLUG LIGHT LIT FOR A SECOND AND ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED. ENGINE WOULD CRANK, BUT WOULD NOT START. HAVE BEEN TOLD THE PROBLEM IS THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. I DRIVE LONG DISTANCE IN THIS CAR ...

Aug 19, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

ALL FACETS OF TOUCH SCREEN RADIO SYSTEM INCLUDING HANDS FREE BLUETOOTH FEATURE SUDDENLY DIED ON MY 2010 JETTA TDI AT ABOUT 65000 MILES. THIS ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR IS WELL DOCUMENTED HERE AND ELSEWHERE. HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY EARLIER WHICH SOME COMPLAINTS SUGGEST IS RELATED TO THIS ISSUE OF RADIOS D...

Aug 19, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

ALL FACETS OF TOUCH SCREEN RADIO SYSTEM INCLUDING HANDS FREE BLUETOOTH FEATURE SUDDENLY DIED ON MY 2010 JETTA TDI AT ABOUT 65000 MILES. THIS ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR IS WELL DOCUMENTED HERE AND ELSEWHERE. HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY EARLIER WHICH SOME COMPLAINTS SUGGEST IS RELATED TO THIS ISSUE OF RADIOS D...

Aug 18, 2014 Electrical System 68,900 mi

ONLY NOT RUUNING ENGINE, NOT START. *TR

Aug 18, 2014 Electrical System 68,900 mi

ONLY NOT RUUNING ENGINE, NOT START. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 33,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O...

Aug 13, 2014 Electrical System 71,200 mi

AFTER GETTING MY 70K MILE SERVICE AND LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP MY RADIO DIED. WENT BACK TO SHOP AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHECKED THE FUSES AND VERIFIED THAT POWER WAS GETTING TO THE RADIO. REPORTED IT HAD JUST "DIED". THEY DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS A TREND, HOWEVER, MY SERVICE ADVISOR ADMITTED THA...

Aug 13, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 33,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O...

Aug 13, 2014 Electrical System 71,200 mi

AFTER GETTING MY 70K MILE SERVICE AND LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP MY RADIO DIED. WENT BACK TO SHOP AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHECKED THE FUSES AND VERIFIED THAT POWER WAS GETTING TO THE RADIO. REPORTED IT HAD JUST "DIED". THEY DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS A TREND, HOWEVER, MY SERVICE ADVISOR ADMITTED THA...

Aug 11, 2014 Electrical System 95,500 mi

ENTIRE RADIO UNIT FAILED. NOT ABLE TO USE BLUETOOTH OR ANY COMPONENT OF THE RADIO. CHECKED ALL FUSES AND THEY ARE GOOD. *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Electrical System 95,500 mi

ENTIRE RADIO UNIT FAILED. NOT ABLE TO USE BLUETOOTH OR ANY COMPONENT OF THE RADIO. CHECKED ALL FUSES AND THEY ARE GOOD. *TR

Aug 8, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,262 mi

7/6/13 AC NOT WORKING AT ALL. ALL MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE AC-COMPRESSOR AND DRIER- WERE REPLACED 7/18/2013 BY VW. AC WORKED FINE FOR REST OF 2013 SEASON. MAY 2014 DELAYED/INTERMITTENT COOLING IN LAS VEGAS, NV. 6/18/14 TOOK TO VW IN HENDERSON, NV AND TOLD THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE SYSTEM. WARRA...

Aug 8, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,262 mi

7/6/13 AC NOT WORKING AT ALL. ALL MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE AC-COMPRESSOR AND DRIER- WERE REPLACED 7/18/2013 BY VW. AC WORKED FINE FOR REST OF 2013 SEASON. MAY 2014 DELAYED/INTERMITTENT COOLING IN LAS VEGAS, NV. 6/18/14 TOOK TO VW IN HENDERSON, NV AND TOLD THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE SYSTEM. WARRA...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 31,000 mi

INCIDENT FIRST STARTED WITH THE CAR TURNING OFF FOR NO REASON. JUST STALLING OUT. THEN IT HESITATED STARTING. REPLACED THE BATTERY. SEEM TO BE OKAY, BUT THEN BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT, THE RADIO/CONTROL CONSOLE WENT OUT MOST RECENTLY, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT AND CHIMES COME ON FOR NO REASON AND YES...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 31,000 mi

INCIDENT FIRST STARTED WITH THE CAR TURNING OFF FOR NO REASON. JUST STALLING OUT. THEN IT HESITATED STARTING. REPLACED THE BATTERY. SEEM TO BE OKAY, BUT THEN BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT, THE RADIO/CONTROL CONSOLE WENT OUT MOST RECENTLY, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT AND CHIMES COME ON FOR NO REASON AND YES...

Aug 5, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 172,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI AT APPROX. 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUGS STARTED FLASHING. CAR BEGAN TO BUCK AS IF NOT GETTING ANY FUEL THROUGH THE SYSTEM. CAR STALLED OUT ON HIGHWAY WITHIN A MINUTE OF THE SERVICE LIGHTS FLASHING AND WILL NOT RESTA...

Aug 5, 2014 Engine 172,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI AT APPROX. 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUGS STARTED FLASHING. CAR BEGAN TO BUCK AS IF NOT GETTING ANY FUEL THROUGH THE SYSTEM. CAR STALLED OUT ON HIGHWAY WITHIN A MINUTE OF THE SERVICE LIGHTS FLASHING AND WILL NOT RESTA...

Aug 5, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 172,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI AT APPROX. 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUGS STARTED FLASHING. CAR BEGAN TO BUCK AS IF NOT GETTING ANY FUEL THROUGH THE SYSTEM. CAR STALLED OUT ON HIGHWAY WITHIN A MINUTE OF THE SERVICE LIGHTS FLASHING AND WILL NOT RESTA...

Aug 5, 2014 Engine 172,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI AT APPROX. 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUGS STARTED FLASHING. CAR BEGAN TO BUCK AS IF NOT GETTING ANY FUEL THROUGH THE SYSTEM. CAR STALLED OUT ON HIGHWAY WITHIN A MINUTE OF THE SERVICE LIGHTS FLASHING AND WILL NOT RESTA...

Aug 4, 2014 Equipment 45,500 mi

PREMIUM 8 TOUCHSCREEN RADIO WITH BLUETOOTH MOBILE PHONE CONNECTIVITY, ENTIRE UNIT NO LONGER WORKING. NORMALLY A RADIO IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN, HOWEVER, OPERATION OF THIS UNIT ALLOWS AUTO OPERATOR TO HAVE "HANDS FREE CELL PHONE USE", WHICH MOST DEFINITELY IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE...

Aug 4, 2014 Equipment 45,500 mi

PREMIUM 8 TOUCHSCREEN RADIO WITH BLUETOOTH MOBILE PHONE CONNECTIVITY, ENTIRE UNIT NO LONGER WORKING. NORMALLY A RADIO IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN, HOWEVER, OPERATION OF THIS UNIT ALLOWS AUTO OPERATOR TO HAVE "HANDS FREE CELL PHONE USE", WHICH MOST DEFINITELY IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE...

Aug 1, 2014 Electrical System 35,800 mi

DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR DOES NOT FUNCTION. VW DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE A FAULTY J519 POWER CONTROL UNIT. THE WV DEALER'S SERVICE SUPERVISOR INDICATED THIS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS PROGRESSED THROUGH 5-6 EVOLUTIONS AND VW STILL CAN'T REMEDY THE ISSUE....

Aug 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting 35,800 mi

DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR DOES NOT FUNCTION. VW DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE A FAULTY J519 POWER CONTROL UNIT. THE WV DEALER'S SERVICE SUPERVISOR INDICATED THIS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS PROGRESSED THROUGH 5-6 EVOLUTIONS AND VW STILL CAN'T REMEDY THE ISSUE....

Aug 1, 2014 Electrical System 49,912 mi

ENTIRE RADIO UNIT FAILED. NOT ABLE TO USE BLUETOOTH OR ANY COMPONENT OF THE RADIO. CHECKED ALL FUSES AND THEY ARE GOOD. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS OF THIS SAME ISSUE ON VARIOUS CAR BLOGS. DEALERSHIP STATED THIS ISSUE IS COMMON, BUT THEY ARE NOT ISSUING A RECALL BECAUSE THE RADIO IS A "LUXURY" ITEM. ...

Aug 1, 2014 Electrical System 35,800 mi

DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR DOES NOT FUNCTION. VW DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE A FAULTY J519 POWER CONTROL UNIT. THE WV DEALER'S SERVICE SUPERVISOR INDICATED THIS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS PROGRESSED THROUGH 5-6 EVOLUTIONS AND VW STILL CAN'T REMEDY THE ISSUE....

Aug 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting 35,800 mi

DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR DOES NOT FUNCTION. VW DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE A FAULTY J519 POWER CONTROL UNIT. THE WV DEALER'S SERVICE SUPERVISOR INDICATED THIS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS PROGRESSED THROUGH 5-6 EVOLUTIONS AND VW STILL CAN'T REMEDY THE ISSUE....

Aug 1, 2014 Electrical System 49,912 mi

ENTIRE RADIO UNIT FAILED. NOT ABLE TO USE BLUETOOTH OR ANY COMPONENT OF THE RADIO. CHECKED ALL FUSES AND THEY ARE GOOD. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS OF THIS SAME ISSUE ON VARIOUS CAR BLOGS. DEALERSHIP STATED THIS ISSUE IS COMMON, BUT THEY ARE NOT ISSUING A RECALL BECAUSE THE RADIO IS A "LUXURY" ITEM. ...

Jul 31, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VW ON A 3 LANE ROAD WHEN THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND ABOUT 2 MINUTES LATER THE CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART, WHICH LEFT ME IN THE MIDDLE LANE BLOCKING THE EVENING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. THE VW SERVICE SHOP TELLS ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP BROKE AND...

Jul 31, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VW ON A 3 LANE ROAD WHEN THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND ABOUT 2 MINUTES LATER THE CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART, WHICH LEFT ME IN THE MIDDLE LANE BLOCKING THE EVENING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. THE VW SERVICE SHOP TELLS ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP BROKE AND...

Jul 30, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

RADIO WENT DEAD AT TOLL STOP AND WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL ON INTERSTATE OR ANY OTHER ROAD. HANDS FREE PHONE SERVICE WAS LOST. PHONE STILL SEAMS TO LINK UP WITH BLUETOOTH BUT DOES NOT FUNCTION ANY LONGER THROUGH RADIO. DISTRACTING FOR DRIVING WITHOUT THE HANDSFREE PHONE. COULD CAUSE VEHICLE ACCIDENT...

Jul 30, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

RADIO WENT DEAD AT TOLL STOP AND WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL ON INTERSTATE OR ANY OTHER ROAD. HANDS FREE PHONE SERVICE WAS LOST. PHONE STILL SEAMS TO LINK UP WITH BLUETOOTH BUT DOES NOT FUNCTION ANY LONGER THROUGH RADIO. DISTRACTING FOR DRIVING WITHOUT THE HANDSFREE PHONE. COULD CAUSE VEHICLE ACCIDENT...

Jul 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING IN RURAL ALABAMA AND MY ENGINE FAILED; I PULLED OVER AND IT WOULD NOT CRANK. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP. FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System 103,000 mi

HEARD A POP AND THE DISPLAY SCREEN WENT DARK. THE RADIO AND OTHER SYSTEMS (NAVIGATION, AUXILLARY, ETC) NO LONGER FUNCTION. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN POSTED TO VW SITES. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING IN RURAL ALABAMA AND MY ENGINE FAILED; I PULLED OVER AND IT WOULD NOT CRANK. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP. FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System 103,000 mi

HEARD A POP AND THE DISPLAY SCREEN WENT DARK. THE RADIO AND OTHER SYSTEMS (NAVIGATION, AUXILLARY, ETC) NO LONGER FUNCTION. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN POSTED TO VW SITES. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *JS

Jul 28, 2014 Engine 50,827 mi

DRIVING ALONG WHEN A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON( EPC) WHICH IS ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL. ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER NOW. *JS

Jul 28, 2014 Electrical System 50,827 mi

DRIVING ALONG WHEN A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON( EPC) WHICH IS ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL. ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER NOW. *JS

Jul 28, 2014 Engine 50,827 mi

DRIVING ALONG WHEN A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON( EPC) WHICH IS ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL. ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER NOW. *JS

Jul 28, 2014 Electrical System 50,827 mi

DRIVING ALONG WHEN A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON( EPC) WHICH IS ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL. ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER NOW. *JS

Jul 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 87,208 mi

WHILE ON THE FREEWAY THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND DIED. THE CODES INDICATE THAT IT IS THE FUEL PUMP. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE ON THE TDI ENGINES. 000135 - FUEL RAIL/SYSTEM PRESSURE P0087 - 000 - TOO LOW FREEZE FRAME: FAULT STATUS: 01100000 ...

Jul 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 87,208 mi

WHILE ON THE FREEWAY THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND DIED. THE CODES INDICATE THAT IT IS THE FUEL PUMP. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE ON THE TDI ENGINES. 000135 - FUEL RAIL/SYSTEM PRESSURE P0087 - 000 - TOO LOW FREEZE FRAME: FAULT STATUS: 01100000 ...

Jul 25, 2014 Electrical System

2010 VW JETTA 2.0TFSI WOLFSBURG EDITION - RCD-510 TOUCH SCREEN RADIO DIED LOUD AUDIBLE "POP" NOISE THEN NO OPERATION. ALL FUSES ARE FINE. FOUND A BLOG ONLINE THAT SHOWS MANY OTHER CONSUMERS WITH SAME YEAR AND MODEL HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, YET VWOA REFUSES TO CONSIDER A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. ...

Jul 25, 2014 Electrical System

2010 VW JETTA 2.0TFSI WOLFSBURG EDITION - RCD-510 TOUCH SCREEN RADIO DIED LOUD AUDIBLE "POP" NOISE THEN NO OPERATION. ALL FUSES ARE FINE. FOUND A BLOG ONLINE THAT SHOWS MANY OTHER CONSUMERS WITH SAME YEAR AND MODEL HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, YET VWOA REFUSES TO CONSIDER A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. ...

Jul 23, 2014 Engine 76,126 mi

2010 JETTA TDI. DRIVING ON ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN CAR SUDDENLY STALLED. GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHES, "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" ON DISPLAY. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND SPEED WAS ENOUGH TO COAST TO SAFE LOCATION. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER REPLACED SOME RELAY PART BUT.... THE VERY NEXT DAY SA...

Jul 23, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 76,126 mi

2010 JETTA TDI. DRIVING ON ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN CAR SUDDENLY STALLED. GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHES, "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" ON DISPLAY. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND SPEED WAS ENOUGH TO COAST TO SAFE LOCATION. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER REPLACED SOME RELAY PART BUT.... THE VERY NEXT DAY SA...

Jul 23, 2014 Electrical System 98,000 mi

RADIO/NAV UNIT POPPED AND DIED WHILE THE CAR AND RADIO WERE BEING OPERATED. THIS EXACT ISSUE HAS BEEN COMMUNICATED ON MANY ONLINE DISCUSSIONS. WITHOUT BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY FOR PHONES, THIS IS A DRIVING SAFETY CONCERN. I WILL LIKELY RESOLVE THE ISSUE WITH AN AFTERMARKET UNIT DUE TO THE HIGH COST...

Jul 23, 2014 Engine 76,126 mi

2010 JETTA TDI. DRIVING ON ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN CAR SUDDENLY STALLED. GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHES, "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" ON DISPLAY. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND SPEED WAS ENOUGH TO COAST TO SAFE LOCATION. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER REPLACED SOME RELAY PART BUT.... THE VERY NEXT DAY SA...

Jul 23, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 76,126 mi

2010 JETTA TDI. DRIVING ON ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN CAR SUDDENLY STALLED. GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHES, "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" ON DISPLAY. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND SPEED WAS ENOUGH TO COAST TO SAFE LOCATION. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER REPLACED SOME RELAY PART BUT.... THE VERY NEXT DAY SA...

Jul 23, 2014 Electrical System 98,000 mi

RADIO/NAV UNIT POPPED AND DIED WHILE THE CAR AND RADIO WERE BEING OPERATED. THIS EXACT ISSUE HAS BEEN COMMUNICATED ON MANY ONLINE DISCUSSIONS. WITHOUT BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY FOR PHONES, THIS IS A DRIVING SAFETY CONCERN. I WILL LIKELY RESOLVE THE ISSUE WITH AN AFTERMARKET UNIT DUE TO THE HIGH COST...

Jul 17, 2014 Electrical System 87,700 mi

THE RADIO WAS WORKING FINE ON MY DRIVE HOME FROM WORK. I WAS AT HOME FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR AND GOT BACK IN CAR TO RUN ERRANDS AND AT THAT POINT THE RADIO NEVER TURNED ON. MY PHONE STILL CONNECTED TO RADIO, BUT NO SOUND WAS COMING AND THE SCREEN WAS DARK/BLANK. MY PHONE INDICATED THE BLUETOOTH WAS CONN...

Jul 17, 2014 Electrical System 56,000 mi

THE RCD-510 PREMIUM 8 RADIO WITH BLUE TOOTH CELL PHONE CONNECTIVITY FAILED IN MY 2010 JSW TDI AT ABOUT 3 1/2 YEARS AND 56K MILES--WORKED FINE ONE DAY AND BLACK SCREEN-OF-DEATH WITH NO FUNCTION AT ALL THE NEXT. FUSES INTACT AND CURRENT BEING DELIVERED TO THE UNIT. IT'S CLEAR FROM THE NUMBER OF RESPON...

Jul 17, 2014 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30PM ON JULY 14, 2014 MY MOM WAS DRIVING SOUTH BOUND ON HIGHWAY 99. SHE SLOWED DOWN DUE TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND TO MERGE ONTO HIGHWAY 58 EAST WHEN SHE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A PICK UP TRUCK. SHE THEN STRUCK THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE DID NOT DEP...

Jul 17, 2014 Electrical System 87,700 mi

THE RADIO WAS WORKING FINE ON MY DRIVE HOME FROM WORK. I WAS AT HOME FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR AND GOT BACK IN CAR TO RUN ERRANDS AND AT THAT POINT THE RADIO NEVER TURNED ON. MY PHONE STILL CONNECTED TO RADIO, BUT NO SOUND WAS COMING AND THE SCREEN WAS DARK/BLANK. MY PHONE INDICATED THE BLUETOOTH WAS CONN...

Jul 17, 2014 Electrical System 56,000 mi

THE RCD-510 PREMIUM 8 RADIO WITH BLUE TOOTH CELL PHONE CONNECTIVITY FAILED IN MY 2010 JSW TDI AT ABOUT 3 1/2 YEARS AND 56K MILES--WORKED FINE ONE DAY AND BLACK SCREEN-OF-DEATH WITH NO FUNCTION AT ALL THE NEXT. FUSES INTACT AND CURRENT BEING DELIVERED TO THE UNIT. IT'S CLEAR FROM THE NUMBER OF RESPON...

Jul 17, 2014 Air Bags 67,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30PM ON JULY 14, 2014 MY MOM WAS DRIVING SOUTH BOUND ON HIGHWAY 99. SHE SLOWED DOWN DUE TO HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND TO MERGE ONTO HIGHWAY 58 EAST WHEN SHE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A PICK UP TRUCK. SHE THEN STRUCK THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE DID NOT DEP...

Jul 15, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 60,000 mi

RADIO, CD CHANGER, BLUETOOTH INOPERABLE. THE SCREEN HAS BECOME BLACK. THERE IS AN OCCASIONAL ELECTRICAL THUMP SOUND COMING THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. CONCERNED THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OF SOME KIND. HAVE READ OF MANY OTHER SIMILAR INSTANCES WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR CAR AS MINE. HELP! ...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

RADIO, CD CHANGER, BLUETOOTH INOPERABLE. THE SCREEN HAS BECOME BLACK. THERE IS AN OCCASIONAL ELECTRICAL THUMP SOUND COMING THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. CONCERNED THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OF SOME KIND. HAVE READ OF MANY OTHER SIMILAR INSTANCES WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR CAR AS MINE. HELP! ...

Jul 15, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 60,000 mi

RADIO, CD CHANGER, BLUETOOTH INOPERABLE. THE SCREEN HAS BECOME BLACK. THERE IS AN OCCASIONAL ELECTRICAL THUMP SOUND COMING THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. CONCERNED THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OF SOME KIND. HAVE READ OF MANY OTHER SIMILAR INSTANCES WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR CAR AS MINE. HELP! ...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

RADIO, CD CHANGER, BLUETOOTH INOPERABLE. THE SCREEN HAS BECOME BLACK. THERE IS AN OCCASIONAL ELECTRICAL THUMP SOUND COMING THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. CONCERNED THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OF SOME KIND. HAVE READ OF MANY OTHER SIMILAR INSTANCES WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR CAR AS MINE. HELP! ...

Jul 9, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK IN MY 2010 VM JETTA WHICH I PURCHASED USED 3 MONTHS AGO. I HEARD A LOUD POP THAT SEEMED TO COME FROM MY RIGHT SIDE SPEAKER AND THE ENTIRE RADIO WENT DEAD! NO POWER, NO SOUND, NO NOTHING. *TR

Jul 9, 2014 Electrical System 65,235 mi

HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONALITY HAS CUT OFF. RADIO WENT DEAD. *TR

Jul 9, 2014 Equipment 65,235 mi

HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONALITY HAS CUT OFF. RADIO WENT DEAD. *TR

Jul 9, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK IN MY 2010 VM JETTA WHICH I PURCHASED USED 3 MONTHS AGO. I HEARD A LOUD POP THAT SEEMED TO COME FROM MY RIGHT SIDE SPEAKER AND THE ENTIRE RADIO WENT DEAD! NO POWER, NO SOUND, NO NOTHING. *TR

Jul 9, 2014 Electrical System 65,235 mi

HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONALITY HAS CUT OFF. RADIO WENT DEAD. *TR

Jul 9, 2014 Equipment 65,235 mi

HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONALITY HAS CUT OFF. RADIO WENT DEAD. *TR

Jul 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 107,500 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER AND COULD NOT DRIVE FASTER THAN 20 MPH, DROVE IF OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND INTO A GAS STATION WHERE THE CAR DIED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. TOWED IT TO A VOLKSWAGEN DEALER, THEY REPORTED IT WAS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A CO...

Jul 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 107,500 mi

THE CAR LOST POWER AND COULD NOT DRIVE FASTER THAN 20 MPH, DROVE IF OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND INTO A GAS STATION WHERE THE CAR DIED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. TOWED IT TO A VOLKSWAGEN DEALER, THEY REPORTED IT WAS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A CO...

Jul 6, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HOLD SPEED OR ACCELERATE. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. WE REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUSE BOX. THE CAR STILL WILL NOT START AFTER A NEW FUEL PUMP AND FU...

Jul 6, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HOLD SPEED OR ACCELERATE. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. WE REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUSE BOX. THE CAR STILL WILL NOT START AFTER A NEW FUEL PUMP AND FU...

Jul 6, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HOLD SPEED OR ACCELERATE. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. WE REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUSE BOX. THE CAR STILL WILL NOT START AFTER A NEW FUEL PUMP AND FU...

Jul 6, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HOLD SPEED OR ACCELERATE. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. WE REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUSE BOX. THE CAR STILL WILL NOT START AFTER A NEW FUEL PUMP AND FU...

Jul 6, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HOLD SPEED OR ACCELERATE. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. WE REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUSE BOX. THE CAR STILL WILL NOT START AFTER A NEW FUEL PUMP AND FU...

Jul 6, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HOLD SPEED OR ACCELERATE. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. WE REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUSE BOX. THE CAR STILL WILL NOT START AFTER A NEW FUEL PUMP AND FU...

Jul 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 50,448 mi

2010 JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI APRIL 2012 - 50K MILES - FUEL PUMP SYSTEM FAILURE. VW FOUND METAL SHARDS THROUGHOUT WHOLE SYSTEM, ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. COST OVER $7,000 PAID FOR BY VW. FUEL WAS TESTED AND FOUND NO FAULT OF DRIVER (I.E., NO GAS). FAULTY FUEL PUMP. FEBRUARY 2014 - 97K MILES - SECO...

Jul 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 50,448 mi

2010 JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI APRIL 2012 - 50K MILES - FUEL PUMP SYSTEM FAILURE. VW FOUND METAL SHARDS THROUGHOUT WHOLE SYSTEM, ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. COST OVER $7,000 PAID FOR BY VW. FUEL WAS TESTED AND FOUND NO FAULT OF DRIVER (I.E., NO GAS). FAULTY FUEL PUMP. FEBRUARY 2014 - 97K MILES - SECO...

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System 121,118 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR USING THE BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE CONNECTION PROVIDED BY THE STEREO HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND THEN THE STEREO WENT BLANK AND I LOST THE CALL CONNECTION. THE (REQUIRED BY OREGON LAW) HANDS FREE CONNECTION NO LONGER WORKS. THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET REPORTING THIS S...

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System 121,118 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR USING THE BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE CONNECTION PROVIDED BY THE STEREO HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND THEN THE STEREO WENT BLANK AND I LOST THE CALL CONNECTION. THE (REQUIRED BY OREGON LAW) HANDS FREE CONNECTION NO LONGER WORKS. THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET REPORTING THIS S...

Jun 30, 2014 Power Train 57,473 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ALL ENGINE POWER WAS LOST. CAR WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO SHOULDER. TRIED TO RESTART VECHICLE WITH NO LUCK. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 57,473 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ALL ENGINE POWER WAS LOST. CAR WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO SHOULDER. TRIED TO RESTART VECHICLE WITH NO LUCK. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 57,000 mi

DRIVING AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON DASH AND LOST POWER (MAX ABOUT 40 MPH). PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF VEHICLE. STARTED AGAIN, GLOW PLUG LIGHT WENT AWAY AND VEHICLE STILL NOT AT FULL POWER (MAX ABOUT 40 MPH). THEN, A SOLID GLOW PLUG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE DIED. ...

Jun 30, 2014 Power Train 57,473 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ALL ENGINE POWER WAS LOST. CAR WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO SHOULDER. TRIED TO RESTART VECHICLE WITH NO LUCK. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 57,473 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ALL ENGINE POWER WAS LOST. CAR WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO SHOULDER. TRIED TO RESTART VECHICLE WITH NO LUCK. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 57,000 mi

DRIVING AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON DASH AND LOST POWER (MAX ABOUT 40 MPH). PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF VEHICLE. STARTED AGAIN, GLOW PLUG LIGHT WENT AWAY AND VEHICLE STILL NOT AT FULL POWER (MAX ABOUT 40 MPH). THEN, A SOLID GLOW PLUG AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE DIED. ...

Jun 26, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 106,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT. AS I APPROACHED A BLIND CURVE ON HWY 133 IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY NC, MY CAR SHUT OFF AND THE DIESEL FUEL LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS ALMOST HIT BY TWO VEHICLES BEHIND ME AT THE TIME BECAUSE I REDUCED SPEED AND THEY COULD SEE WELL INSIDE THE CUR...

Jun 26, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 106,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT. AS I APPROACHED A BLIND CURVE ON HWY 133 IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY NC, MY CAR SHUT OFF AND THE DIESEL FUEL LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS ALMOST HIT BY TWO VEHICLES BEHIND ME AT THE TIME BECAUSE I REDUCED SPEED AND THEY COULD SEE WELL INSIDE THE CUR...

Jun 23, 2014 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY ENGINE STARTED TO RUN LOUDER THAN USUAL. WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR A OIL CHANGE I ASKED IF THEY CAN TELL ME WHY MY CAR WAS RUNNING SO LOUD. WHEN THE OIL CHANGE WAS DONE THEY CAME AND TOLD ME THAT THE REASON WHY MY CAR WAS RUNNING LOUDER THAN NORMAL WAS I NEED TO REPLACE THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL. MY VO...

Jun 23, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 94,000 mi

I GOT IN TO MY CAR AFTER WORK ON SATURDAY I TURNED ON THE CAR AND NO RADIO. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND THEY WERE FINE. YES, THERE WASN'T ONE IN THE PLUG (18) BUT I PUT ONE IN THERE TO SEE IF THAT WOULD WORK FOR ME AND IT DID NOT. THEN MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING EITHER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF A...

Jun 23, 2014 Electrical System 94,000 mi

I GOT IN TO MY CAR AFTER WORK ON SATURDAY I TURNED ON THE CAR AND NO RADIO. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND THEY WERE FINE. YES, THERE WASN'T ONE IN THE PLUG (18) BUT I PUT ONE IN THERE TO SEE IF THAT WOULD WORK FOR ME AND IT DID NOT. THEN MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING EITHER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF A...

Jun 23, 2014 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY ENGINE STARTED TO RUN LOUDER THAN USUAL. WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR A OIL CHANGE I ASKED IF THEY CAN TELL ME WHY MY CAR WAS RUNNING SO LOUD. WHEN THE OIL CHANGE WAS DONE THEY CAME AND TOLD ME THAT THE REASON WHY MY CAR WAS RUNNING LOUDER THAN NORMAL WAS I NEED TO REPLACE THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL. MY VO...

Jun 23, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 94,000 mi

I GOT IN TO MY CAR AFTER WORK ON SATURDAY I TURNED ON THE CAR AND NO RADIO. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND THEY WERE FINE. YES, THERE WASN'T ONE IN THE PLUG (18) BUT I PUT ONE IN THERE TO SEE IF THAT WOULD WORK FOR ME AND IT DID NOT. THEN MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING EITHER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF A...

Jun 23, 2014 Electrical System 94,000 mi

I GOT IN TO MY CAR AFTER WORK ON SATURDAY I TURNED ON THE CAR AND NO RADIO. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND THEY WERE FINE. YES, THERE WASN'T ONE IN THE PLUG (18) BUT I PUT ONE IN THERE TO SEE IF THAT WOULD WORK FOR ME AND IT DID NOT. THEN MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING EITHER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF A...

Jun 21, 2014 Power Train 105,780 mi

I HAVE A 2010 JETTA TDI WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION. WHEN I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY, I NOTICED THE "D" FLASHING AS I LOST POWER TO THE WHEELS. IT WAS ACTING AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I TRIED TO SHIFT IT TO "N" AND BACK TO "D" WITH NO SUCCESS. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD, TURNED THE SWITCH OFF, WAITED FOR IT ...

Jun 21, 2014 Power Train 105,780 mi

I HAVE A 2010 JETTA TDI WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION. WHEN I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY, I NOTICED THE "D" FLASHING AS I LOST POWER TO THE WHEELS. IT WAS ACTING AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I TRIED TO SHIFT IT TO "N" AND BACK TO "D" WITH NO SUCCESS. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD, TURNED THE SWITCH OFF, WAITED FOR IT ...

Jun 18, 2014 Electrical System 69,000 mi

WHILE PICKING UP A FRIEND WITH CAR RUNNING. SWITCHED FROM CD TO RADIO. RADIO UNIT WENT COMPLETELY INOP. NO BACKLIGHT TO BUTTONS NO CLOCK NO NOTHING COMPLETELY DARK. ALONG WITH AUDIBLE SPEAKER POPPING NOISE. EVEN WHEN CAR SHUT OFF AND KEY PULLED FROM IGNITION AND DOORS LOCKED STILL MAKES AUDIBLE POPP...

Jun 18, 2014 Electrical System 69,000 mi

WHILE PICKING UP A FRIEND WITH CAR RUNNING. SWITCHED FROM CD TO RADIO. RADIO UNIT WENT COMPLETELY INOP. NO BACKLIGHT TO BUTTONS NO CLOCK NO NOTHING COMPLETELY DARK. ALONG WITH AUDIBLE SPEAKER POPPING NOISE. EVEN WHEN CAR SHUT OFF AND KEY PULLED FROM IGNITION AND DOORS LOCKED STILL MAKES AUDIBLE POPP...

Jun 17, 2014 Engine 64,650 mi

2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. CAR LOST POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. "GLOW PLUG" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND HUD DISPLAYED "SERVICE IMMEDIATELY." WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SHOULDER. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO NEARBY DEALERSHIP. INFORMED TODAY THAT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) HAD FAI...

Jun 17, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 64,650 mi

2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. CAR LOST POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. "GLOW PLUG" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND HUD DISPLAYED "SERVICE IMMEDIATELY." WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SHOULDER. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO NEARBY DEALERSHIP. INFORMED TODAY THAT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) HAD FAI...

Jun 17, 2014 Engine 64,650 mi

2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. CAR LOST POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. "GLOW PLUG" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND HUD DISPLAYED "SERVICE IMMEDIATELY." WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SHOULDER. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO NEARBY DEALERSHIP. INFORMED TODAY THAT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) HAD FAI...

Jun 17, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 64,650 mi

2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. CAR LOST POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. "GLOW PLUG" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND HUD DISPLAYED "SERVICE IMMEDIATELY." WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SHOULDER. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO NEARBY DEALERSHIP. INFORMED TODAY THAT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) HAD FAI...

Jun 16, 2014 Engine 76,000 mi

ON 6/7/14 AT SPEED AND IN TRAFFIC CAR SUDDENLY DIED, GLOW PLUG INDICATOR FLASHED AND SERVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH. CAR RESTARTED RIGHT AWAY AND WAS ABLE TO FINISH TRIP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT, TOOK TO DEALER SERVICE CENTER AND THEY REPLACED GLOW PLUG AND WIRING HARNESS. ...

Jun 16, 2014 Seat Belts 62,000 mi

REAR SEAT BELT, BEHIND DRIVER, NOT WORKING. STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. THIS SEATBELT IS USED BY A 5 YEAR OLD CHILD ON A DAILY BASIS. OTHER SIDE IS USED BY HIS 8 YEAR OLD BROTHER. SEATBELT WILL NOT PULL OUT. I TOOK IT TO VW DEALER AND THEY WANT $613 TO REPAIR IT. THEY SAID A NEW ONE IS REQUIRED ...

Jun 16, 2014 Engine 76,000 mi

ON 6/7/14 AT SPEED AND IN TRAFFIC CAR SUDDENLY DIED, GLOW PLUG INDICATOR FLASHED AND SERVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH. CAR RESTARTED RIGHT AWAY AND WAS ABLE TO FINISH TRIP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT, TOOK TO DEALER SERVICE CENTER AND THEY REPLACED GLOW PLUG AND WIRING HARNESS. ...

Jun 16, 2014 Seat Belts 62,000 mi

REAR SEAT BELT, BEHIND DRIVER, NOT WORKING. STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. THIS SEATBELT IS USED BY A 5 YEAR OLD CHILD ON A DAILY BASIS. OTHER SIDE IS USED BY HIS 8 YEAR OLD BROTHER. SEATBELT WILL NOT PULL OUT. I TOOK IT TO VW DEALER AND THEY WANT $613 TO REPAIR IT. THEY SAID A NEW ONE IS REQUIRED ...

Jun 13, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 88,112 mi

UPON CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER, THE MECHANIC NOTED THAT THERE WERE VISIBLE METAL PARTICLES IN THE FILTER HOUSING. THIS IS THE SECOND FUEL FILTER CHANGE TO SHOW METAL FILINGS. TWO DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS NOTED THAT THIS IS A SYMPTOM OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND IF THE FUEL PUMP FAILS A...

Jun 13, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 88,112 mi

UPON CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER, THE MECHANIC NOTED THAT THERE WERE VISIBLE METAL PARTICLES IN THE FILTER HOUSING. THIS IS THE SECOND FUEL FILTER CHANGE TO SHOW METAL FILINGS. TWO DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS NOTED THAT THIS IS A SYMPTOM OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND IF THE FUEL PUMP FAILS A...

Jun 11, 2014 Power Train 50,000 mi

DSG TRANSMISSION DROPPED OUT OF GEAR (LIKE IN NEUTRAL) SEVERAL TIMES OVER PERIOD OF 1 WEEK. SPEEDS ~20MPH AND 65 MPH. REQUIRED DRIFTING TO SAFE AREA, STOPPING, AND RESTARTING CAR TO GET TRANSMISSION TO WORK. DURING FAILURE THE EP WAS ILLUMINATED, SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS DID NOTHING. VW DEALER R...

Jun 11, 2014 Power Train 50,000 mi

DSG TRANSMISSION DROPPED OUT OF GEAR (LIKE IN NEUTRAL) SEVERAL TIMES OVER PERIOD OF 1 WEEK. SPEEDS ~20MPH AND 65 MPH. REQUIRED DRIFTING TO SAFE AREA, STOPPING, AND RESTARTING CAR TO GET TRANSMISSION TO WORK. DURING FAILURE THE EP WAS ILLUMINATED, SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS DID NOTHING. VW DEALER R...

Jun 7, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 56,309 mi

MY 2010 JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI DIESEL STALLED WHILE MOVING FROM A DRIVEWAY ONTO A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF IMMINENT DISABLEMENT EXCEPT FOR A 5 SECONDS OF ENGINE "SPUTTER". THE WEATHER WAS WARM AND DRY, AND THE BATTERY HAD JUST BEEN REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TRUCKED TO THE VW DEALER...

Jun 7, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 56,309 mi

MY 2010 JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI DIESEL STALLED WHILE MOVING FROM A DRIVEWAY ONTO A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF IMMINENT DISABLEMENT EXCEPT FOR A 5 SECONDS OF ENGINE "SPUTTER". THE WEATHER WAS WARM AND DRY, AND THE BATTERY HAD JUST BEEN REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TRUCKED TO THE VW DEALER...

Jun 2, 2014 Electrical System 50,500 mi

PARKED CAR RADIO WAS WORKING, GOT BACK IN AND THE ENTIRE RADIO AND EVERYTHING CONNECTED TO IT STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Jun 2, 2014 Electrical System 50,500 mi

PARKED CAR RADIO WAS WORKING, GOT BACK IN AND THE ENTIRE RADIO AND EVERYTHING CONNECTED TO IT STOPPED WORKING. *TR

May 31, 2014 Electrical System 49,712 mi

I DROPPED MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SPORTS WAGON TO MY DEALER TO HAVE A FRONT END ALIGNMENT ON MAY 30, 2014. MY CAR WENT IN WITH A PERFECTLY GOOD WORKING RADIO, I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR ON MAY 31, 2014, THE RADIO WAS DISPLAY AND CONTROLS WERE NOT WORKING, I DID NOT LEAVE THE DEALER'S LOT. I PRO...

May 31, 2014 Equipment 49,712 mi

I DROPPED MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SPORTS WAGON TO MY DEALER TO HAVE A FRONT END ALIGNMENT ON MAY 30, 2014. MY CAR WENT IN WITH A PERFECTLY GOOD WORKING RADIO, I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR ON MAY 31, 2014, THE RADIO WAS DISPLAY AND CONTROLS WERE NOT WORKING, I DID NOT LEAVE THE DEALER'S LOT. I PRO...

May 31, 2014 Electrical System 49,712 mi

I DROPPED MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SPORTS WAGON TO MY DEALER TO HAVE A FRONT END ALIGNMENT ON MAY 30, 2014. MY CAR WENT IN WITH A PERFECTLY GOOD WORKING RADIO, I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR ON MAY 31, 2014, THE RADIO WAS DISPLAY AND CONTROLS WERE NOT WORKING, I DID NOT LEAVE THE DEALER'S LOT. I PRO...

May 31, 2014 Equipment 49,712 mi

I DROPPED MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SPORTS WAGON TO MY DEALER TO HAVE A FRONT END ALIGNMENT ON MAY 30, 2014. MY CAR WENT IN WITH A PERFECTLY GOOD WORKING RADIO, I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR ON MAY 31, 2014, THE RADIO WAS DISPLAY AND CONTROLS WERE NOT WORKING, I DID NOT LEAVE THE DEALER'S LOT. I PRO...

May 29, 2014 Electrical System 114,780 mi

FACTORY RADIO STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY. NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY. REPAIR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF HEAD UNIT AT AN EXPENSE OF $600 PLUS LABOR (FACTORY REFURBISHED). HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM LIKE THIS WITH PREVIOUSLY OWNED VEHICLES, SEVERAL OF WHICH ARE 15+ YEARS IN AGE. TRIED TO...

May 29, 2014 Equipment 52,000 mi

RADIO AND HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED CALLING VW CUSTOMER SERVICE. CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE ONLY TO BE TOLD NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN REGARDING ABILITY TO USE HANDSFREE CAPABILITY. WITH VERY LITTLE RESEARCH IT APPEARS THIS IS A C...

May 29, 2014 Electrical System 114,780 mi

FACTORY RADIO STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY. NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY. REPAIR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF HEAD UNIT AT AN EXPENSE OF $600 PLUS LABOR (FACTORY REFURBISHED). HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM LIKE THIS WITH PREVIOUSLY OWNED VEHICLES, SEVERAL OF WHICH ARE 15+ YEARS IN AGE. TRIED TO...

May 29, 2014 Equipment 52,000 mi

RADIO AND HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED CALLING VW CUSTOMER SERVICE. CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE ONLY TO BE TOLD NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN REGARDING ABILITY TO USE HANDSFREE CAPABILITY. WITH VERY LITTLE RESEARCH IT APPEARS THIS IS A C...

May 28, 2014 Electrical System 92,000 mi

HEARD A SMALL POP SOUND WHILE LISTENING TO THE RADIO AND THE SYSTEM WENT DEAD. CALLED VWOA AND THEY WOULD NOT OPEN A CLAIM. THIS IS THE SECOND RADIO AS THE ORIGINAL FAILED UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER IN 2012. I WAS TOLD THE REPLACEMENT RADIO, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS REPLACED WITH AN OE ...

May 28, 2014 Equipment 92,000 mi

HEARD A SMALL POP SOUND WHILE LISTENING TO THE RADIO AND THE SYSTEM WENT DEAD. CALLED VWOA AND THEY WOULD NOT OPEN A CLAIM. THIS IS THE SECOND RADIO AS THE ORIGINAL FAILED UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER IN 2012. I WAS TOLD THE REPLACEMENT RADIO, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS REPLACED WITH AN OE ...

May 28, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO OFFICE (6 MILES) MY RADIO "POPPED" AND STOPPED WORKING. I HAD IT INSPECTED AT THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT ALL FUSES WERE GOOD AND THAT RADIO DIED! THEY ATTEMPTED TO SELL ME A REPLACEMENT RADIO FOR $700! I STARTED RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS TRENDING AMONG ...

May 28, 2014 Equipment 42,745 mi

ENTIRE STEREO SYSTEM (INCLUDING RADIO, CD PLAYER, BLUETOOTH) STOPPED WORKING. *TR

May 28, 2014 Electrical System 92,000 mi

HEARD A SMALL POP SOUND WHILE LISTENING TO THE RADIO AND THE SYSTEM WENT DEAD. CALLED VWOA AND THEY WOULD NOT OPEN A CLAIM. THIS IS THE SECOND RADIO AS THE ORIGINAL FAILED UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER IN 2012. I WAS TOLD THE REPLACEMENT RADIO, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS REPLACED WITH AN OE ...

May 28, 2014 Equipment 92,000 mi

HEARD A SMALL POP SOUND WHILE LISTENING TO THE RADIO AND THE SYSTEM WENT DEAD. CALLED VWOA AND THEY WOULD NOT OPEN A CLAIM. THIS IS THE SECOND RADIO AS THE ORIGINAL FAILED UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER IN 2012. I WAS TOLD THE REPLACEMENT RADIO, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS REPLACED WITH AN OE ...

May 28, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO OFFICE (6 MILES) MY RADIO "POPPED" AND STOPPED WORKING. I HAD IT INSPECTED AT THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT ALL FUSES WERE GOOD AND THAT RADIO DIED! THEY ATTEMPTED TO SELL ME A REPLACEMENT RADIO FOR $700! I STARTED RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE AND DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS TRENDING AMONG ...

May 28, 2014 Equipment 42,745 mi

ENTIRE STEREO SYSTEM (INCLUDING RADIO, CD PLAYER, BLUETOOTH) STOPPED WORKING. *TR

May 27, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I ACCELERATED HARD AND I PREDNDIO LIGHT OF "GLOW PLUG" ON THE PANEL, THE CAR LOST POWER AND WAS LIMITED TO SPEND TWO THOUSAND RPM'S COMING HOME THAT WAS CLOSE. I DID NOTHING THAT NIGHT, I FOLLOWED TURNING ON THE LIGHT IN THE PANEL. THE NEXT DAY I TURN IT NORMAL, I TU...

May 27, 2014 Electrical System 68,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I ACCELERATED HARD AND I PREDNDIO LIGHT OF "GLOW PLUG" ON THE PANEL, THE CAR LOST POWER AND WAS LIMITED TO SPEND TWO THOUSAND RPM'S COMING HOME THAT WAS CLOSE. I DID NOTHING THAT NIGHT, I FOLLOWED TURNING ON THE LIGHT IN THE PANEL. THE NEXT DAY I TURN IT NORMAL, I TU...

May 27, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 68,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I ACCELERATED HARD AND I PREDNDIO LIGHT OF "GLOW PLUG" ON THE PANEL, THE CAR LOST POWER AND WAS LIMITED TO SPEND TWO THOUSAND RPM'S COMING HOME THAT WAS CLOSE. I DID NOTHING THAT NIGHT, I FOLLOWED TURNING ON THE LIGHT IN THE PANEL. THE NEXT DAY I TURN IT NORMAL, I TU...

May 27, 2014 Electrical System 132,000 mi

FUSE BOX IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ALARM LIGHT ABOUT RIGHT HEADLIGHT, RIGHT TAILLIGHT, NOT WORKING. CHECKED INTERNET MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE, CHECK FUSE IN FUSE BOX ENGINE COMPARTMENT. 30AMP FUSE BURN MARKS, SLIGHT MELTING OF BOX WHERE FUSE INSERTS. SPRING IS HERE. AC NOT WORKING, FANS NOT TO...

May 27, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I ACCELERATED HARD AND I PREDNDIO LIGHT OF "GLOW PLUG" ON THE PANEL, THE CAR LOST POWER AND WAS LIMITED TO SPEND TWO THOUSAND RPM'S COMING HOME THAT WAS CLOSE. I DID NOTHING THAT NIGHT, I FOLLOWED TURNING ON THE LIGHT IN THE PANEL. THE NEXT DAY I TURN IT NORMAL, I TU...

May 27, 2014 Electrical System 68,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I ACCELERATED HARD AND I PREDNDIO LIGHT OF "GLOW PLUG" ON THE PANEL, THE CAR LOST POWER AND WAS LIMITED TO SPEND TWO THOUSAND RPM'S COMING HOME THAT WAS CLOSE. I DID NOTHING THAT NIGHT, I FOLLOWED TURNING ON THE LIGHT IN THE PANEL. THE NEXT DAY I TURN IT NORMAL, I TU...

May 27, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 68,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I ACCELERATED HARD AND I PREDNDIO LIGHT OF "GLOW PLUG" ON THE PANEL, THE CAR LOST POWER AND WAS LIMITED TO SPEND TWO THOUSAND RPM'S COMING HOME THAT WAS CLOSE. I DID NOTHING THAT NIGHT, I FOLLOWED TURNING ON THE LIGHT IN THE PANEL. THE NEXT DAY I TURN IT NORMAL, I TU...

May 27, 2014 Electrical System 132,000 mi

FUSE BOX IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ALARM LIGHT ABOUT RIGHT HEADLIGHT, RIGHT TAILLIGHT, NOT WORKING. CHECKED INTERNET MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE, CHECK FUSE IN FUSE BOX ENGINE COMPARTMENT. 30AMP FUSE BURN MARKS, SLIGHT MELTING OF BOX WHERE FUSE INSERTS. SPRING IS HERE. AC NOT WORKING, FANS NOT TO...

May 23, 2014 Electrical System 68,500 mi

WHILE LISTENING TO THE RADIO WITH THE VOLUME LESS THAN 50% THE SPEAKERS POPPED AND THE RADIO SHUT OFF. I TOOK IT TO TWO DEALERSHIPS THE SECOND ONE SAID SOMETHING IN THE RADIO "BURNED OUT." IT APPEARS THAT THIS ISSUE IS COMMON TO THIS MODEL OF VW RADIO SO MUCH SO THAT VW HAS A "RADIO EXCHANGE PROGR...

May 23, 2014 Electrical System 68,500 mi

WHILE LISTENING TO THE RADIO WITH THE VOLUME LESS THAN 50% THE SPEAKERS POPPED AND THE RADIO SHUT OFF. I TOOK IT TO TWO DEALERSHIPS THE SECOND ONE SAID SOMETHING IN THE RADIO "BURNED OUT." IT APPEARS THAT THIS ISSUE IS COMMON TO THIS MODEL OF VW RADIO SO MUCH SO THAT VW HAS A "RADIO EXCHANGE PROGR...

May 20, 2014 Electrical System 61,000 mi

SINCE 2010 I HAVE OWNED A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI AND HAVE BEEN SATISFIED WITH ITS PERFORMANCE DESPITE A FEW MINOR ISSUES; HOWEVER, I HAVE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED SERIOUS AND COSTLY ISSUES WITH MY TOUCH SCREEN RADIO THAT HAS FORCED ME TO TAKE ACTION. THE DEVICE SUDDENLY AND WITH NO WARING FAILED TO OPERAT...

May 20, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

WELL OVER A 100 PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH THEIR 2010 VW TOUCH SCREEN RADIO DYING OUT OF NO WHERE. THE WEBSITE WITH ALL KNOWN COMPLAINTS IS AT: HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583. VW REFUSES TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR MERCHANDISE. WEAR AND TE...

May 20, 2014 Equipment 65,000 mi

WELL OVER A 100 PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH THEIR 2010 VW TOUCH SCREEN RADIO DYING OUT OF NO WHERE. THE WEBSITE WITH ALL KNOWN COMPLAINTS IS AT: HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583. VW REFUSES TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR MERCHANDISE. WEAR AND TE...

May 20, 2014 Electrical System 61,000 mi

SINCE 2010 I HAVE OWNED A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI AND HAVE BEEN SATISFIED WITH ITS PERFORMANCE DESPITE A FEW MINOR ISSUES; HOWEVER, I HAVE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED SERIOUS AND COSTLY ISSUES WITH MY TOUCH SCREEN RADIO THAT HAS FORCED ME TO TAKE ACTION. THE DEVICE SUDDENLY AND WITH NO WARING FAILED TO OPERAT...

May 20, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

WELL OVER A 100 PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH THEIR 2010 VW TOUCH SCREEN RADIO DYING OUT OF NO WHERE. THE WEBSITE WITH ALL KNOWN COMPLAINTS IS AT: HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583. VW REFUSES TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR MERCHANDISE. WEAR AND TE...

May 20, 2014 Equipment 65,000 mi

WELL OVER A 100 PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH THEIR 2010 VW TOUCH SCREEN RADIO DYING OUT OF NO WHERE. THE WEBSITE WITH ALL KNOWN COMPLAINTS IS AT: HTTP://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T36009_DS552583. VW REFUSES TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR MERCHANDISE. WEAR AND TE...

May 19, 2014 Electrical System

THE RADIO JUST SHUT OFF, CHECKED ALL FUSES, EVERYTHING OK. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND SAID RADIO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL RADIO SYSTEM FOR THE RADIO DISPLAY TOUCH SCREEN RADIO. THREE YEAR OLD CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE RADIO FAILURE...

May 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 115,996 mi

SUMMARY: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE IN TRAFFIC AT NIGHT IN A UNLIT AREA OF RT 84 IN WILLINGTON CT. GOING TO PICKUP MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER AND HER 2 FRIENDS AFTER A CONCERT CAR WITHOUT WARNING LOST ALL POWER. I HAD TO NAVIGATE THROUGH 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER STEERING O...

May 19, 2014 Electrical System

THE RADIO JUST SHUT OFF, CHECKED ALL FUSES, EVERYTHING OK. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND SAID RADIO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL RADIO SYSTEM FOR THE RADIO DISPLAY TOUCH SCREEN RADIO. THREE YEAR OLD CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE RADIO FAILURE...

May 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 115,996 mi

SUMMARY: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE IN TRAFFIC AT NIGHT IN A UNLIT AREA OF RT 84 IN WILLINGTON CT. GOING TO PICKUP MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER AND HER 2 FRIENDS AFTER A CONCERT CAR WITHOUT WARNING LOST ALL POWER. I HAD TO NAVIGATE THROUGH 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER STEERING O...

May 18, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 115,996 mi

1WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE IN TRAFFIC AT NIGHT IN A UNLIT AREA OF RT 84 IN WILLINGTON CT. CAR WITHOUT WARNING LOST ALL POWER. I HAD TO NAVIGATE THROUGH 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I MADE IT TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE BUT ENDED...

May 18, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 115,996 mi

1WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE IN TRAFFIC AT NIGHT IN A UNLIT AREA OF RT 84 IN WILLINGTON CT. CAR WITHOUT WARNING LOST ALL POWER. I HAD TO NAVIGATE THROUGH 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I MADE IT TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE BUT ENDED...

May 13, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 85,000 mi

I HAD WHAT APPEARS TO BE A FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TURNING LEFT AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT. I WAS TRAVELING AT @20 MPH. 100 YARDS DOWN THE BLOCK, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AS DID THE DIESEL COIL ICON. THE CAR WAS DEAD INSTANTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO GRADUAL FA...

May 13, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I HAD WHAT APPEARS TO BE A FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TURNING LEFT AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT. I WAS TRAVELING AT @20 MPH. 100 YARDS DOWN THE BLOCK, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AS DID THE DIESEL COIL ICON. THE CAR WAS DEAD INSTANTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO GRADUAL FA...

May 13, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

I HAD WHAT APPEARS TO BE A FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TURNING LEFT AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT. I WAS TRAVELING AT @20 MPH. 100 YARDS DOWN THE BLOCK, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AS DID THE DIESEL COIL ICON. THE CAR WAS DEAD INSTANTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO GRADUAL FA...

May 13, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 85,000 mi

I HAD WHAT APPEARS TO BE A FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TURNING LEFT AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT. I WAS TRAVELING AT @20 MPH. 100 YARDS DOWN THE BLOCK, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AS DID THE DIESEL COIL ICON. THE CAR WAS DEAD INSTANTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO GRADUAL FA...

May 13, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

I HAD WHAT APPEARS TO BE A FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TURNING LEFT AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT. I WAS TRAVELING AT @20 MPH. 100 YARDS DOWN THE BLOCK, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AS DID THE DIESEL COIL ICON. THE CAR WAS DEAD INSTANTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO GRADUAL FA...

May 13, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

I HAD WHAT APPEARS TO BE A FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. I WAS TURNING LEFT AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT. I WAS TRAVELING AT @20 MPH. 100 YARDS DOWN THE BLOCK, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AS DID THE DIESEL COIL ICON. THE CAR WAS DEAD INSTANTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO GRADUAL FA...

May 5, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE DID RESTART AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 50 MPH. T...

May 5, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE DID RESTART AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 50 MPH. T...

May 4, 2014 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TURNED VEHICLE ON, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF. TAKEN TO VW DEALER AND THEY SAID SOMETHING ABOUT A MODULE THAT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AND THEY'RE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED THAT WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY OR CAUSE THE LIGHT TO GO ON. IT CERTAINL...

May 4, 2014 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TURNED VEHICLE ON, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF. TAKEN TO VW DEALER AND THEY SAID SOMETHING ABOUT A MODULE THAT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AND THEY'RE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED THAT WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY OR CAUSE THE LIGHT TO GO ON. IT CERTAINL...

Apr 30, 2014 Engine 27,000 mi

FIRST INCIDENT: OCCURRED IN FALL 2012, EXACT DATE UNKNOWN. SLOWING TO TURN RIGHT, VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. POWER STEERING WAS NOT RESPONDING. IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS EVALUATED, NOTHING WAS FOUND. WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY COULD SEE SOME SORT OF POWER INTERRUPTION,...

Apr 30, 2014 Electrical System 27,000 mi

FIRST INCIDENT: OCCURRED IN FALL 2012, EXACT DATE UNKNOWN. SLOWING TO TURN RIGHT, VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. POWER STEERING WAS NOT RESPONDING. IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS EVALUATED, NOTHING WAS FOUND. WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY COULD SEE SOME SORT OF POWER INTERRUPTION,...

Apr 30, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

VEHICLE INDICATED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND FLASHING GLOW PLUG INDICATOR. DRIVING VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS MORNING TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY AND AGGRESSIVE. MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE TO SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INJURY OR...

Apr 30, 2014 Engine 27,000 mi

FIRST INCIDENT: OCCURRED IN FALL 2012, EXACT DATE UNKNOWN. SLOWING TO TURN RIGHT, VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. POWER STEERING WAS NOT RESPONDING. IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS EVALUATED, NOTHING WAS FOUND. WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY COULD SEE SOME SORT OF POWER INTERRUPTION,...

Apr 30, 2014 Electrical System 27,000 mi

FIRST INCIDENT: OCCURRED IN FALL 2012, EXACT DATE UNKNOWN. SLOWING TO TURN RIGHT, VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. POWER STEERING WAS NOT RESPONDING. IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS EVALUATED, NOTHING WAS FOUND. WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY COULD SEE SOME SORT OF POWER INTERRUPTION,...

Apr 30, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

VEHICLE INDICATED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND FLASHING GLOW PLUG INDICATOR. DRIVING VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS MORNING TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY AND AGGRESSIVE. MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE TO SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INJURY OR...

Apr 28, 2014 Engine 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

Apr 28, 2014 Engine 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

Apr 25, 2014 Power Train 40,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION, THEN CAR WAS FINE. APRIL 25TH PUT CAR IN DRIVE TO ENTER STREET FROM MY DRIVEWAY AND CAR SHOT BACKWARDS. TRIED THREE TIMES AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED. HUSBAND TURNED OFF IGNITION AND RESTARTED CAR. THIS TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM. WE HA...

Apr 25, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION, THEN CAR WAS FINE. APRIL 25TH PUT CAR IN DRIVE TO ENTER STREET FROM MY DRIVEWAY AND CAR SHOT BACKWARDS. TRIED THREE TIMES AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED. HUSBAND TURNED OFF IGNITION AND RESTARTED CAR. THIS TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM. WE HA...

Apr 25, 2014 Power Train 40,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION, THEN CAR WAS FINE. APRIL 25TH PUT CAR IN DRIVE TO ENTER STREET FROM MY DRIVEWAY AND CAR SHOT BACKWARDS. TRIED THREE TIMES AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED. HUSBAND TURNED OFF IGNITION AND RESTARTED CAR. THIS TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM. WE HA...

Apr 25, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION, THEN CAR WAS FINE. APRIL 25TH PUT CAR IN DRIVE TO ENTER STREET FROM MY DRIVEWAY AND CAR SHOT BACKWARDS. TRIED THREE TIMES AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED. HUSBAND TURNED OFF IGNITION AND RESTARTED CAR. THIS TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEM. WE HA...

Apr 16, 2014 Power Train 78,883 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST WHERE MY JETTA DIDN'T GO INTO GEAR. BOTH TIMES HAPPENED ON A COLD START AND DRIVING THROUGHOUT THE DAY WHILE PARKED. I PUT THE CAR IN R AND IT JUST REVS LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL. I SHIFTED IT TO D OR S ALL THE SAME OUTCOME; REVS LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE T...

Apr 16, 2014 Power Train 78,883 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST WHERE MY JETTA DIDN'T GO INTO GEAR. BOTH TIMES HAPPENED ON A COLD START AND DRIVING THROUGHOUT THE DAY WHILE PARKED. I PUT THE CAR IN R AND IT JUST REVS LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL. I SHIFTED IT TO D OR S ALL THE SAME OUTCOME; REVS LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE T...

Apr 11, 2014 Seat Belts 82,000 mi

SEATBELT ON DRIVERS SIDE, BACK SEAT, BROKE (LOCKED IN SLIGHTLY EXTENDED POSITION). VW QUOTED 380 TO FIX. SEATBELT USED TO BUCKLE A TODDLER IN TODDLER SEAT (FRONT FACING, BELT GOES OVER THE TODDLER WHILE LATCH SYSTEM HOLDS SEAT IN PLACE. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ACCIDENT AND WHILE IT HAS HIGH MILES, ...

Apr 11, 2014 Seat Belts 82,000 mi

SEATBELT ON DRIVERS SIDE, BACK SEAT, BROKE (LOCKED IN SLIGHTLY EXTENDED POSITION). VW QUOTED 380 TO FIX. SEATBELT USED TO BUCKLE A TODDLER IN TODDLER SEAT (FRONT FACING, BELT GOES OVER THE TODDLER WHILE LATCH SYSTEM HOLDS SEAT IN PLACE. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ACCIDENT AND WHILE IT HAS HIGH MILES, ...

Apr 9, 2014 Exterior Lighting 82,580 mi

MULTIPLE LIGHT OUT WARNING SIGNAL, APPARENTLY THE FUSE BOX MELTED. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN! *TR

Apr 9, 2014 Exterior Lighting 82,580 mi

MULTIPLE LIGHT OUT WARNING SIGNAL, APPARENTLY THE FUSE BOX MELTED. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN! *TR

Mar 30, 2014 Service Brakes 80,808 mi

AFTER FAILING INSPECTION LAST WEEK FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS, I PRECEDED TO CHANGE THE REAR BRAKES (WHICH WERE THE REASON FOR THE INSPECTION FAILURE). THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BRAKE PAD WAS WORE COMPLETELY TO THE METAL. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE LOOKED AS THOUGH IT HAD COME DIRECTLY OUT OF THE BOX...

Mar 30, 2014 Service Brakes 80,808 mi

AFTER FAILING INSPECTION LAST WEEK FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS, I PRECEDED TO CHANGE THE REAR BRAKES (WHICH WERE THE REASON FOR THE INSPECTION FAILURE). THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BRAKE PAD WAS WORE COMPLETELY TO THE METAL. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE LOOKED AS THOUGH IT HAD COME DIRECTLY OUT OF THE BOX...

Mar 27, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 48,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON 12/15/13 AND AS I ACCELERATED, I LOST POWER AND "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. CAR FELL TO 50MPH AND I EXITED HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY, STOPPED THE CAR, RE-STARTED AND THE CAR AND LIGHT WAS STILL ON. SHOWED ERROR CODE G450 AND THE "EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR 1" WAS REPLACED BY DEALER IN...

Mar 27, 2014 Engine 48,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON 12/15/13 AND AS I ACCELERATED, I LOST POWER AND "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. CAR FELL TO 50MPH AND I EXITED HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY, STOPPED THE CAR, RE-STARTED AND THE CAR AND LIGHT WAS STILL ON. SHOWED ERROR CODE G450 AND THE "EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR 1" WAS REPLACED BY DEALER IN...

Mar 27, 2014 Power Train 48,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON 12/15/13 AND AS I ACCELERATED, I LOST POWER AND "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. CAR FELL TO 50MPH AND I EXITED HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY, STOPPED THE CAR, RE-STARTED AND THE CAR AND LIGHT WAS STILL ON. SHOWED ERROR CODE G450 AND THE "EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR 1" WAS REPLACED BY DEALER IN...

Mar 27, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 48,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON 12/15/13 AND AS I ACCELERATED, I LOST POWER AND "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. CAR FELL TO 50MPH AND I EXITED HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY, STOPPED THE CAR, RE-STARTED AND THE CAR AND LIGHT WAS STILL ON. SHOWED ERROR CODE G450 AND THE "EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR 1" WAS REPLACED BY DEALER IN...

Mar 27, 2014 Engine 48,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON 12/15/13 AND AS I ACCELERATED, I LOST POWER AND "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. CAR FELL TO 50MPH AND I EXITED HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY, STOPPED THE CAR, RE-STARTED AND THE CAR AND LIGHT WAS STILL ON. SHOWED ERROR CODE G450 AND THE "EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR 1" WAS REPLACED BY DEALER IN...

Mar 27, 2014 Power Train 48,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ON 12/15/13 AND AS I ACCELERATED, I LOST POWER AND "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. CAR FELL TO 50MPH AND I EXITED HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY, STOPPED THE CAR, RE-STARTED AND THE CAR AND LIGHT WAS STILL ON. SHOWED ERROR CODE G450 AND THE "EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR 1" WAS REPLACED BY DEALER IN...

Mar 8, 2014 Engine 51,848 mi

CAME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS FINE AT FIRST. THEN, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPMS STARTED BOUNCING AROUND AND THE CAR TURNED OFF. IT WOULDN'T TURN ON FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF. THE INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS. NAME-BRAND DIESEL HAS ALWAYS BEEN U...

Mar 8, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 51,848 mi

CAME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS FINE AT FIRST. THEN, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPMS STARTED BOUNCING AROUND AND THE CAR TURNED OFF. IT WOULDN'T TURN ON FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF. THE INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS. NAME-BRAND DIESEL HAS ALWAYS BEEN U...

Mar 8, 2014 Power Train 51,848 mi

CAME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS FINE AT FIRST. THEN, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPMS STARTED BOUNCING AROUND AND THE CAR TURNED OFF. IT WOULDN'T TURN ON FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF. THE INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS. NAME-BRAND DIESEL HAS ALWAYS BEEN U...

Mar 8, 2014 Engine 51,848 mi

CAME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS FINE AT FIRST. THEN, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPMS STARTED BOUNCING AROUND AND THE CAR TURNED OFF. IT WOULDN'T TURN ON FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF. THE INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS. NAME-BRAND DIESEL HAS ALWAYS BEEN U...

Mar 8, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 51,848 mi

CAME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS FINE AT FIRST. THEN, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPMS STARTED BOUNCING AROUND AND THE CAR TURNED OFF. IT WOULDN'T TURN ON FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF. THE INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS. NAME-BRAND DIESEL HAS ALWAYS BEEN U...

Mar 8, 2014 Power Train 51,848 mi

CAME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS FINE AT FIRST. THEN, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE RPMS STARTED BOUNCING AROUND AND THE CAR TURNED OFF. IT WOULDN'T TURN ON FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF. THE INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS. NAME-BRAND DIESEL HAS ALWAYS BEEN U...

Feb 27, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,248 mi

VEHICLE STALED OUT WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD CAR TOWED TO VW DEALER, AND IT TOOK 8 DAYS FOR THEM TO FIX. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND CONTAMINATED THE WHOLE SYSTEM. IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY BUT I WAS LUCKY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. IF THE 2010 JETTA WASN'...

Feb 27, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,248 mi

VEHICLE STALED OUT WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD CAR TOWED TO VW DEALER, AND IT TOOK 8 DAYS FOR THEM TO FIX. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND CONTAMINATED THE WHOLE SYSTEM. IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY BUT I WAS LUCKY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. IF THE 2010 JETTA WASN'...

Feb 27, 2014 Power Train 50,126 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME TO PANAMA CITY BEACH FL VIA THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE CAR THE ENGINE REVVED UP, I HAD NO POWER AND THE ESP LIGHT ON THE DASH CAME ON. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE I PUT IT IN PARK. I COULD NOT PUT THE CAR BACK IN GEAR. I THEN TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND WAITED A FEW MI...

Feb 27, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,126 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME TO PANAMA CITY BEACH FL VIA THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE CAR THE ENGINE REVVED UP, I HAD NO POWER AND THE ESP LIGHT ON THE DASH CAME ON. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE I PUT IT IN PARK. I COULD NOT PUT THE CAR BACK IN GEAR. I THEN TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND WAITED A FEW MI...

Feb 27, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,248 mi

VEHICLE STALED OUT WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD CAR TOWED TO VW DEALER, AND IT TOOK 8 DAYS FOR THEM TO FIX. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND CONTAMINATED THE WHOLE SYSTEM. IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY BUT I WAS LUCKY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. IF THE 2010 JETTA WASN'...

Feb 27, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,248 mi

VEHICLE STALED OUT WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD CAR TOWED TO VW DEALER, AND IT TOOK 8 DAYS FOR THEM TO FIX. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND CONTAMINATED THE WHOLE SYSTEM. IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY BUT I WAS LUCKY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. IF THE 2010 JETTA WASN'...

Feb 27, 2014 Power Train 50,126 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME TO PANAMA CITY BEACH FL VIA THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE CAR THE ENGINE REVVED UP, I HAD NO POWER AND THE ESP LIGHT ON THE DASH CAME ON. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE I PUT IT IN PARK. I COULD NOT PUT THE CAR BACK IN GEAR. I THEN TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND WAITED A FEW MI...

Feb 27, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,126 mi

WHILE DRIVING HOME TO PANAMA CITY BEACH FL VIA THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE CAR THE ENGINE REVVED UP, I HAD NO POWER AND THE ESP LIGHT ON THE DASH CAME ON. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE I PUT IT IN PARK. I COULD NOT PUT THE CAR BACK IN GEAR. I THEN TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND WAITED A FEW MI...

Feb 24, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 32,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR 5 MINUTES AND WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST 80% OF MY POWER. DROVE IT FOR 5 MORE MINUTES AND IT STOPPED AND WOULD NOT START. TOWED IT TO THE DEALER WHO TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND AFTER HEARING MY DESCR...

Feb 24, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 32,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR 5 MINUTES AND WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST 80% OF MY POWER. DROVE IT FOR 5 MORE MINUTES AND IT STOPPED AND WOULD NOT START. TOWED IT TO THE DEALER WHO TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND AFTER HEARING MY DESCR...

Feb 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 62,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN DASH LIGHTS CAME ON...WITHIN MINUTES I LOST POWER AND EVENTUALLY MY CAR SHUT DOWN. MY HPFP WENT OUT AND HAS SENT SHARDS OF METAL THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM. APPARENTLY TO THE GRAND TOTAL OF AT LEAST $7500 POSSIBLY MORE. I'VE BEEN READING AND SEE THIS IS AN IS WITH THE V...

Feb 21, 2014 Engine 62,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN DASH LIGHTS CAME ON...WITHIN MINUTES I LOST POWER AND EVENTUALLY MY CAR SHUT DOWN. MY HPFP WENT OUT AND HAS SENT SHARDS OF METAL THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM. APPARENTLY TO THE GRAND TOTAL OF AT LEAST $7500 POSSIBLY MORE. I'VE BEEN READING AND SEE THIS IS AN IS WITH THE V...

Feb 21, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 62,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN DASH LIGHTS CAME ON...WITHIN MINUTES I LOST POWER AND EVENTUALLY MY CAR SHUT DOWN. MY HPFP WENT OUT AND HAS SENT SHARDS OF METAL THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM. APPARENTLY TO THE GRAND TOTAL OF AT LEAST $7500 POSSIBLY MORE. I'VE BEEN READING AND SEE THIS IS AN IS WITH THE V...

Feb 21, 2014 Engine 62,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN DASH LIGHTS CAME ON...WITHIN MINUTES I LOST POWER AND EVENTUALLY MY CAR SHUT DOWN. MY HPFP WENT OUT AND HAS SENT SHARDS OF METAL THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM. APPARENTLY TO THE GRAND TOTAL OF AT LEAST $7500 POSSIBLY MORE. I'VE BEEN READING AND SEE THIS IS AN IS WITH THE V...

Feb 20, 2014 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

AFTER FOLDING DOWN THE BACKSEAT THE CENTER SEATBELT WILL NOT RELEASE AND DOES NOT FUNCTION. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, YET VW HAS FAILED TO DO ANYTHING TO MAKE IT RIGHT. *TR

Feb 20, 2014 Seat Belts 70,000 mi

AFTER FOLDING DOWN THE BACKSEAT THE CENTER SEATBELT WILL NOT RELEASE AND DOES NOT FUNCTION. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, YET VW HAS FAILED TO DO ANYTHING TO MAKE IT RIGHT. *TR

Feb 11, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 43,500 mi

2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. FAILED TO START. DEALERSHIP INDICATED PROBLEM WITH FUEL SYSTEM. TESTED DIESEL FUEL NO ISSUES. SUGGEST REPLACEMENT OF FUEL RETENTION VALVE, BUT UNCERTAIN IF THIS WILL SOLVE PROBLEM. MAY RELATE TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : EA11003. *TR

Feb 11, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 43,500 mi

2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. FAILED TO START. DEALERSHIP INDICATED PROBLEM WITH FUEL SYSTEM. TESTED DIESEL FUEL NO ISSUES. SUGGEST REPLACEMENT OF FUEL RETENTION VALVE, BUT UNCERTAIN IF THIS WILL SOLVE PROBLEM. MAY RELATE TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : EA11003. *TR

Jan 31, 2014 Electrical System 53,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2010 JETTA USED IN JUNE 2013. A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT WORKING. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WASN'T WORKING. THEY INSTALLED A NEW ONE AND I DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM UNTIL 8/7/13. I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR AND NOTICED ...

Jan 31, 2014 Equipment 53,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2010 JETTA USED IN JUNE 2013. A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT WORKING. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WASN'T WORKING. THEY INSTALLED A NEW ONE AND I DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM UNTIL 8/7/13. I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR AND NOTICED ...

Jan 31, 2014 Exterior Lighting 53,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2010 JETTA USED IN JUNE 2013. A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT WORKING. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WASN'T WORKING. THEY INSTALLED A NEW ONE AND I DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM UNTIL 8/7/13. I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR AND NOTICED ...

Jan 31, 2014 Electrical System 53,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2010 JETTA USED IN JUNE 2013. A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT WORKING. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WASN'T WORKING. THEY INSTALLED A NEW ONE AND I DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM UNTIL 8/7/13. I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR AND NOTICED ...

Jan 31, 2014 Equipment 53,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2010 JETTA USED IN JUNE 2013. A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT WORKING. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WASN'T WORKING. THEY INSTALLED A NEW ONE AND I DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM UNTIL 8/7/13. I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR AND NOTICED ...

Jan 31, 2014 Exterior Lighting 53,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2010 JETTA USED IN JUNE 2013. A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I NOTICED THE A/C WAS NOT WORKING. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WASN'T WORKING. THEY INSTALLED A NEW ONE AND I DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM UNTIL 8/7/13. I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR AND NOTICED ...

Jan 28, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 18,458 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THIS 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI SINCE BRAND NEW. TODAY 1/28/14 IS THE FOURTH TIME WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOCK MECHANISM ON ONE OF THE DOORS. PART NUMBERS 3B4-839-016-AP (LEFT REAR), 3B1-837-016-CG (RIGHT FRONT) AND 3B4-839-015-AP (RIGHT REAR) HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE. RI...

Jan 28, 2014 Electrical System 18,458 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THIS 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI SINCE BRAND NEW. TODAY 1/28/14 IS THE FOURTH TIME WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOCK MECHANISM ON ONE OF THE DOORS. PART NUMBERS 3B4-839-016-AP (LEFT REAR), 3B1-837-016-CG (RIGHT FRONT) AND 3B4-839-015-AP (RIGHT REAR) HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE. RI...

Jan 28, 2014 Structure 18,458 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THIS 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI SINCE BRAND NEW. TODAY 1/28/14 IS THE FOURTH TIME WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOCK MECHANISM ON ONE OF THE DOORS. PART NUMBERS 3B4-839-016-AP (LEFT REAR), 3B1-837-016-CG (RIGHT FRONT) AND 3B4-839-015-AP (RIGHT REAR) HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE. RI...

Jan 28, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 18,458 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THIS 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI SINCE BRAND NEW. TODAY 1/28/14 IS THE FOURTH TIME WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOCK MECHANISM ON ONE OF THE DOORS. PART NUMBERS 3B4-839-016-AP (LEFT REAR), 3B1-837-016-CG (RIGHT FRONT) AND 3B4-839-015-AP (RIGHT REAR) HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE. RI...

Jan 28, 2014 Electrical System 18,458 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THIS 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI SINCE BRAND NEW. TODAY 1/28/14 IS THE FOURTH TIME WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOCK MECHANISM ON ONE OF THE DOORS. PART NUMBERS 3B4-839-016-AP (LEFT REAR), 3B1-837-016-CG (RIGHT FRONT) AND 3B4-839-015-AP (RIGHT REAR) HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE. RI...

Jan 28, 2014 Structure 18,458 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THIS 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI SINCE BRAND NEW. TODAY 1/28/14 IS THE FOURTH TIME WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOCK MECHANISM ON ONE OF THE DOORS. PART NUMBERS 3B4-839-016-AP (LEFT REAR), 3B1-837-016-CG (RIGHT FRONT) AND 3B4-839-015-AP (RIGHT REAR) HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE. RI...

Jan 27, 2014 Engine 62,131 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI AT 45 MPH THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH WITH NO WARNING AND ENGINE POWER BECAME DRAMATICALLY REDUCED. I WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED ON A BUSY ROADWAY AND WAS FORCED TO MAKE AN ABRUPT EXIT FROM THE ROAD TO AVOID CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. USING BACK ROADS WITH LOW ...

Jan 27, 2014 Engine 62,131 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI AT 45 MPH THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH WITH NO WARNING AND ENGINE POWER BECAME DRAMATICALLY REDUCED. I WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED ON A BUSY ROADWAY AND WAS FORCED TO MAKE AN ABRUPT EXIT FROM THE ROAD TO AVOID CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. USING BACK ROADS WITH LOW ...

Jan 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 52,000 mi

HEAD AND TAILLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. MELTED FUSE BOX. *TR

Jan 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 52,000 mi

HEAD AND TAILLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. MELTED FUSE BOX. *TR

Jan 16, 2014 Engine 143,207 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY (AT SPEED) ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN MY 2010 JETTA TDI SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS LUCKY THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT LOCK UP AS I WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED. HOWEVER, I CONTINUED TO COAST AT SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I CONTACTED ...

Jan 16, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 143,207 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY (AT SPEED) ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN MY 2010 JETTA TDI SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS LUCKY THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT LOCK UP AS I WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED. HOWEVER, I CONTINUED TO COAST AT SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I CONTACTED ...

Jan 16, 2014 Engine 143,207 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY (AT SPEED) ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN MY 2010 JETTA TDI SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS LUCKY THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT LOCK UP AS I WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED. HOWEVER, I CONTINUED TO COAST AT SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I CONTACTED ...

Jan 16, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 143,207 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY (AT SPEED) ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN MY 2010 JETTA TDI SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS LUCKY THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT LOCK UP AS I WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED. HOWEVER, I CONTINUED TO COAST AT SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I CONTACTED ...

Jan 12, 2014 Engine 48,300 mi

THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED IN THE RAIN FOR APPROXIMATELY 90 MINUTES. I STARTED THE CAR AND DROVE SLOWLY THROUGH THE PARKING LOT. THE ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING AND REQUIRED THAT THE CAR BE BROUGHT TO A FULL STOP AND THE IGNITION TURNED OFF BEFORE THE CAR COULD BE STARTED. THE CAR RAN FINE AFTER BEI...

Jan 12, 2014 Engine 48,300 mi

THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED IN THE RAIN FOR APPROXIMATELY 90 MINUTES. I STARTED THE CAR AND DROVE SLOWLY THROUGH THE PARKING LOT. THE ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING AND REQUIRED THAT THE CAR BE BROUGHT TO A FULL STOP AND THE IGNITION TURNED OFF BEFORE THE CAR COULD BE STARTED. THE CAR RAN FINE AFTER BEI...

Jan 11, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

NOTE TO ENGINEERS INVESTIGATING 2009-2010 VW JETTA HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS: I AM A SEMI-RETIRED AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER THAT INVESTIGATES INSURANCE CLAIMS. I CURRENTLY HAVE ONE OF THESE ISSUES WITH METAL FLAKES APPEARING ON THE FILTERING SCREEN FOR THE HPFP LOCATED UNDER THE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER. OBV...

Jan 11, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

NOTE TO ENGINEERS INVESTIGATING 2009-2010 VW JETTA HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS: I AM A SEMI-RETIRED AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER THAT INVESTIGATES INSURANCE CLAIMS. I CURRENTLY HAVE ONE OF THESE ISSUES WITH METAL FLAKES APPEARING ON THE FILTERING SCREEN FOR THE HPFP LOCATED UNDER THE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER. OBV...

Jan 10, 2014 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES BEGAN TO MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE LEFT BRAKE PAD HAD WORN DOWN TO 25% WHILE THE RIGH...

Jan 10, 2014 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES BEGAN TO MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHO STATED THAT THE LEFT BRAKE PAD HAD WORN DOWN TO 25% WHILE THE RIGH...

Jan 3, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 78,000 mi

CAR BROKE DOWN ON HIGHWAY. TOWED TO DEALER AND WE WERE TOLD THERE WERE METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT FUEL SYSTEM AND THAT IT WOULD COST $6000 TO REPAIR. WE NOTICED THAT NHTSA HAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION (EA11003) FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. LINK: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/DEFECT/DEFECTSU...

Jan 3, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 78,000 mi

CAR BROKE DOWN ON HIGHWAY. TOWED TO DEALER AND WE WERE TOLD THERE WERE METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT FUEL SYSTEM AND THAT IT WOULD COST $6000 TO REPAIR. WE NOTICED THAT NHTSA HAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION (EA11003) FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. LINK: HTTP://WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV/CARS/PROBLEMS/DEFECT/DEFECTSU...

Jan 1, 2014 Engine 26,500 mi

2010 JETTA SEDAN TDI --> FUEL LEAK --> DAY PRIOR RAN NORMAL. WENT TO START AND DID NOT START. THOUGHT WAS THE BATTERY. CHARGED EMERGENCY STARTER FOR 4HR AND ATTEMPTED AGAIN WITH NO AVAIL. CALLED A FRIEND WHO IS A DIESEL MECHANIC TO HELP START IT. HOOKED TO HIS TRUCK AND STILL NO START. I NOTICED WET...

Jan 1, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 26,500 mi

2010 JETTA SEDAN TDI --> FUEL LEAK --> DAY PRIOR RAN NORMAL. WENT TO START AND DID NOT START. THOUGHT WAS THE BATTERY. CHARGED EMERGENCY STARTER FOR 4HR AND ATTEMPTED AGAIN WITH NO AVAIL. CALLED A FRIEND WHO IS A DIESEL MECHANIC TO HELP START IT. HOOKED TO HIS TRUCK AND STILL NO START. I NOTICED WET...

Jan 1, 2014 Engine 26,500 mi

2010 JETTA SEDAN TDI --> FUEL LEAK --> DAY PRIOR RAN NORMAL. WENT TO START AND DID NOT START. THOUGHT WAS THE BATTERY. CHARGED EMERGENCY STARTER FOR 4HR AND ATTEMPTED AGAIN WITH NO AVAIL. CALLED A FRIEND WHO IS A DIESEL MECHANIC TO HELP START IT. HOOKED TO HIS TRUCK AND STILL NO START. I NOTICED WET...

Jan 1, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 26,500 mi

2010 JETTA SEDAN TDI --> FUEL LEAK --> DAY PRIOR RAN NORMAL. WENT TO START AND DID NOT START. THOUGHT WAS THE BATTERY. CHARGED EMERGENCY STARTER FOR 4HR AND ATTEMPTED AGAIN WITH NO AVAIL. CALLED A FRIEND WHO IS A DIESEL MECHANIC TO HELP START IT. HOOKED TO HIS TRUCK AND STILL NO START. I NOTICED WET...

Dec 27, 2013 Engine 52,000 mi

DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH WITH ABOUT 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHEN CAR STARTED TO SPUTTER AND RUN ROUGH. THE GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND I PULLED INTO A NEARBY PARKING LOT WHERE I SHUT THE CAR OFF. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT BUT CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH A...

Dec 27, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 52,000 mi

DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH WITH ABOUT 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHEN CAR STARTED TO SPUTTER AND RUN ROUGH. THE GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND I PULLED INTO A NEARBY PARKING LOT WHERE I SHUT THE CAR OFF. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT BUT CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH A...

Dec 27, 2013 Engine 52,000 mi

DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH WITH ABOUT 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHEN CAR STARTED TO SPUTTER AND RUN ROUGH. THE GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND I PULLED INTO A NEARBY PARKING LOT WHERE I SHUT THE CAR OFF. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT BUT CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH A...

Dec 27, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 52,000 mi

DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH WITH ABOUT 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHEN CAR STARTED TO SPUTTER AND RUN ROUGH. THE GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND I PULLED INTO A NEARBY PARKING LOT WHERE I SHUT THE CAR OFF. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT BUT CAR IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH A...

Dec 15, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 65,000 mi

VEHICLE: 2010 VW JETTA TDI (DIESEL) ENTERED HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATED UP TO APPROX 40 MPH THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL. A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD THEN "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. WE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER AND TURNED ENGINE OFF. (ENGINE DID NOT STALL OUT/OFF BY ITSELF, WE ...

Dec 15, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 65,000 mi

VEHICLE: 2010 VW JETTA TDI (DIESEL) ENTERED HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATED UP TO APPROX 40 MPH THEN VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL. A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD THEN "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. WE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER AND TURNED ENGINE OFF. (ENGINE DID NOT STALL OUT/OFF BY ITSELF, WE ...

Dec 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 57,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI AND TWO DAYS AGO, WHILE DRIVING ~75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND THIS PUT MY LIFE IN GREAT DANGER. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR SAFELY TO SERVICE. THEY SAID I HAD USED BAD DIESEL. THEY FLUSHED THE FUEL AND CHANGED THE F...

Dec 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI AND TWO DAYS AGO, WHILE DRIVING ~75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND THIS PUT MY LIFE IN GREAT DANGER. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR SAFELY TO SERVICE. THEY SAID I HAD USED BAD DIESEL. THEY FLUSHED THE FUEL AND CHANGED THE F...

Dec 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 57,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI AND TWO DAYS AGO, WHILE DRIVING ~75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND THIS PUT MY LIFE IN GREAT DANGER. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR SAFELY TO SERVICE. THEY SAID I HAD USED BAD DIESEL. THEY FLUSHED THE FUEL AND CHANGED THE F...

Dec 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI AND TWO DAYS AGO, WHILE DRIVING ~75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND THIS PUT MY LIFE IN GREAT DANGER. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR SAFELY TO SERVICE. THEY SAID I HAD USED BAD DIESEL. THEY FLUSHED THE FUEL AND CHANGED THE F...

Dec 13, 2013 Engine 47,700 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN CAR STALLS. DASH PANEL LIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND CAR SHUTS OFF. CAR HAS TO BE COMPLETELY STOPPED,IGNITION TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION AND PUT INTO PARK, BEFORE IT CAN RESTART. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS. YOU DON'T HAVE T...

Dec 13, 2013 Electrical System 47,700 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN CAR STALLS. DASH PANEL LIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND CAR SHUTS OFF. CAR HAS TO BE COMPLETELY STOPPED,IGNITION TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION AND PUT INTO PARK, BEFORE IT CAN RESTART. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS. YOU DON'T HAVE T...

Dec 13, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,700 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN CAR STALLS. DASH PANEL LIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND CAR SHUTS OFF. CAR HAS TO BE COMPLETELY STOPPED,IGNITION TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION AND PUT INTO PARK, BEFORE IT CAN RESTART. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS. YOU DON'T HAVE T...

Dec 13, 2013 Engine 47,700 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN CAR STALLS. DASH PANEL LIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND CAR SHUTS OFF. CAR HAS TO BE COMPLETELY STOPPED,IGNITION TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION AND PUT INTO PARK, BEFORE IT CAN RESTART. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS. YOU DON'T HAVE T...

Dec 13, 2013 Electrical System 47,700 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN CAR STALLS. DASH PANEL LIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND CAR SHUTS OFF. CAR HAS TO BE COMPLETELY STOPPED,IGNITION TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION AND PUT INTO PARK, BEFORE IT CAN RESTART. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS. YOU DON'T HAVE T...

Dec 13, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,700 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN CAR STALLS. DASH PANEL LIGHTS GO OUT AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND CAR SHUTS OFF. CAR HAS TO BE COMPLETELY STOPPED,IGNITION TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION AND PUT INTO PARK, BEFORE IT CAN RESTART. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS. YOU DON'T HAVE T...

Dec 6, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Dec 6, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Dec 5, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 58,156 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE TODAY (DECEMBER 5, 2013), AT +15 DEG F (MORNING LOW WAS -22 F), THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING AND A WARNING BELL RANG, SIGNIFYING "CHECK ENGINE". THE ENGINE STARTED IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUED TO RUN BUT HAD NO POWER ABOVE 2,000 RPM. THIS IS THE SECOND (APPARENT) HIGH ...

Dec 5, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 58,156 mi

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE TODAY (DECEMBER 5, 2013), AT +15 DEG F (MORNING LOW WAS -22 F), THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING AND A WARNING BELL RANG, SIGNIFYING "CHECK ENGINE". THE ENGINE STARTED IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUED TO RUN BUT HAD NO POWER ABOVE 2,000 RPM. THIS IS THE SECOND (APPARENT) HIGH ...

Dec 4, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 41,000 mi

RE: PARKING BRAKE. IN DEC 2013, MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI ROLLED BACKWARDS WITH THE PARKING BRAKE FULLY ENGAGED. IT HIT ANOTHER STATIONARY VEHICLE; THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO INJURIES EXCEPT TO THE TWO CARS. I HAD BROUGHT IN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IN FEB 2013 WITH THE CONCERN THAT THE PARKING BR...

Dec 4, 2013 Electrical System 100 mi

REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKS. SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI AS A NEW VEHICLE, THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY HAS RANDOMLY NOT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS OR TRUNK. THE PROBLEM IS NOT DUE TO RFI. IT CAN ALWAYS BE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED BY USING THE MANUAL KEY TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE, WHICH SE...

Dec 4, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 100 mi

REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKS. SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI AS A NEW VEHICLE, THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY HAS RANDOMLY NOT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS OR TRUNK. THE PROBLEM IS NOT DUE TO RFI. IT CAN ALWAYS BE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED BY USING THE MANUAL KEY TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE, WHICH SE...

Dec 4, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

CAR LOST POWER BUT DID NOT DIE COMPLETELY. LIMPED TO DEALER AND WAS INITIALLY TOLD THERE WAS WATER IN THE DIESEL FUEL, THREE DAYS LATER IT WAS CALLED JUST 'CONTAMINATION' (NOT FURTHER IDENTIFIED) THAT NECESSITATED A COMPLETED FUEL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT. TOTAL COST $6300 - $8500 DEPENDING ON WHETHER T...

Dec 4, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 41,000 mi

RE: PARKING BRAKE. IN DEC 2013, MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI ROLLED BACKWARDS WITH THE PARKING BRAKE FULLY ENGAGED. IT HIT ANOTHER STATIONARY VEHICLE; THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO INJURIES EXCEPT TO THE TWO CARS. I HAD BROUGHT IN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IN FEB 2013 WITH THE CONCERN THAT THE PARKING BR...

Dec 4, 2013 Electrical System 100 mi

REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKS. SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI AS A NEW VEHICLE, THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY HAS RANDOMLY NOT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS OR TRUNK. THE PROBLEM IS NOT DUE TO RFI. IT CAN ALWAYS BE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED BY USING THE MANUAL KEY TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE, WHICH SE...

Dec 4, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 100 mi

REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKS. SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI AS A NEW VEHICLE, THE REMOTE CONTROL KEY HAS RANDOMLY NOT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS OR TRUNK. THE PROBLEM IS NOT DUE TO RFI. IT CAN ALWAYS BE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED BY USING THE MANUAL KEY TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE, WHICH SE...

Dec 4, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

CAR LOST POWER BUT DID NOT DIE COMPLETELY. LIMPED TO DEALER AND WAS INITIALLY TOLD THERE WAS WATER IN THE DIESEL FUEL, THREE DAYS LATER IT WAS CALLED JUST 'CONTAMINATION' (NOT FURTHER IDENTIFIED) THAT NECESSITATED A COMPLETED FUEL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT. TOTAL COST $6300 - $8500 DEPENDING ON WHETHER T...

Nov 15, 2013 Electrical System 92,368 mi

WHILE STARTING MY CAR AND GETTING READY FOR WORK I NOTICED I HAD A HEADLAMP OUT. I THOUGHT I COULD DRIVE TO WORK SAFELY SO, I STARTED MY COMMUTE. HOWEVER, ON STOPPING TO GET COFFEE I NOTICED I HAD TAILLIGHTS OUT AND UPON FURTHER TESTING BRAKE LIGHTS WERE FAILING TO. I STOPPED AT A AUTOPARTS STORE...

Nov 15, 2013 Exterior Lighting 92,368 mi

WHILE STARTING MY CAR AND GETTING READY FOR WORK I NOTICED I HAD A HEADLAMP OUT. I THOUGHT I COULD DRIVE TO WORK SAFELY SO, I STARTED MY COMMUTE. HOWEVER, ON STOPPING TO GET COFFEE I NOTICED I HAD TAILLIGHTS OUT AND UPON FURTHER TESTING BRAKE LIGHTS WERE FAILING TO. I STOPPED AT A AUTOPARTS STORE...

Nov 15, 2013 Electrical System 92,368 mi

WHILE STARTING MY CAR AND GETTING READY FOR WORK I NOTICED I HAD A HEADLAMP OUT. I THOUGHT I COULD DRIVE TO WORK SAFELY SO, I STARTED MY COMMUTE. HOWEVER, ON STOPPING TO GET COFFEE I NOTICED I HAD TAILLIGHTS OUT AND UPON FURTHER TESTING BRAKE LIGHTS WERE FAILING TO. I STOPPED AT A AUTOPARTS STORE...

Nov 15, 2013 Exterior Lighting 92,368 mi

WHILE STARTING MY CAR AND GETTING READY FOR WORK I NOTICED I HAD A HEADLAMP OUT. I THOUGHT I COULD DRIVE TO WORK SAFELY SO, I STARTED MY COMMUTE. HOWEVER, ON STOPPING TO GET COFFEE I NOTICED I HAD TAILLIGHTS OUT AND UPON FURTHER TESTING BRAKE LIGHTS WERE FAILING TO. I STOPPED AT A AUTOPARTS STORE...

Nov 12, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 123,687 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED, 55 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I COASTED TO THE SHOULDER AND COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO RESTART. I WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE FOLLOWING: INJECTORS 3 & 4 WERE MALFUNCTIONING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HISTORY: 1 MONTH AGO THE GLOW PLUG WARNI...

Nov 12, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 123,687 mi

AT HIGHWAY SPEED, 55 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I COASTED TO THE SHOULDER AND COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO RESTART. I WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE FOLLOWING: INJECTORS 3 & 4 WERE MALFUNCTIONING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HISTORY: 1 MONTH AGO THE GLOW PLUG WARNI...

Nov 7, 2013 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START SO IT WAS JUMPSTARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS THEN TAKEN TO GET THE BATTERY TESTED. THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, AND STARTER ALL TESTED OK. THEN WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING THAT THE RIGHT HEADLAMP AND RIGHT REAR TAILLAMP ILLUMINATED THEN WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER A...

Nov 7, 2013 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START SO IT WAS JUMPSTARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS THEN TAKEN TO GET THE BATTERY TESTED. THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, AND STARTER ALL TESTED OK. THEN WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING THAT THE RIGHT HEADLAMP AND RIGHT REAR TAILLAMP ILLUMINATED THEN WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER A...

Nov 7, 2013 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START SO IT WAS JUMPSTARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS THEN TAKEN TO GET THE BATTERY TESTED. THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, AND STARTER ALL TESTED OK. THEN WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING THAT THE RIGHT HEADLAMP AND RIGHT REAR TAILLAMP ILLUMINATED THEN WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER A...

Nov 7, 2013 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START SO IT WAS JUMPSTARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS THEN TAKEN TO GET THE BATTERY TESTED. THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, AND STARTER ALL TESTED OK. THEN WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING THAT THE RIGHT HEADLAMP AND RIGHT REAR TAILLAMP ILLUMINATED THEN WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER A...

Oct 30, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION POWER. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT FUEL WAS SMELLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE VEHICL...

Oct 30, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION POWER. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT FUEL WAS SMELLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE VEHICL...

Oct 28, 2013 Electrical System 34,400 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE IN THE DARK. ENTIRE FUSE BOX HAD TO BE REPLACED (OUT OF WARRANTY) THOUGH VW DID AGREE TO PAY FOR THE PART SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN OUT FOR TOO LONG. *TR

Oct 28, 2013 Exterior Lighting 34,400 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE IN THE DARK. ENTIRE FUSE BOX HAD TO BE REPLACED (OUT OF WARRANTY) THOUGH VW DID AGREE TO PAY FOR THE PART SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN OUT FOR TOO LONG. *TR

Oct 28, 2013 Electrical System 34,400 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE IN THE DARK. ENTIRE FUSE BOX HAD TO BE REPLACED (OUT OF WARRANTY) THOUGH VW DID AGREE TO PAY FOR THE PART SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN OUT FOR TOO LONG. *TR

Oct 28, 2013 Exterior Lighting 34,400 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE IN THE DARK. ENTIRE FUSE BOX HAD TO BE REPLACED (OUT OF WARRANTY) THOUGH VW DID AGREE TO PAY FOR THE PART SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN OUT FOR TOO LONG. *TR

Oct 25, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 16,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMPS HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANU...

Oct 25, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 16,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMPS HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANU...

Oct 18, 2013 Engine 57,997 mi

ON OCT. 4, 2013 THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK, I STARTED TO PULL OVER PLANNING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT TO SEE IF THE LIGHT WENT OFF. BEFORE I GOT PULLED OVER THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEA...

Oct 18, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 57,997 mi

ON OCT. 4, 2013 THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK, I STARTED TO PULL OVER PLANNING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT TO SEE IF THE LIGHT WENT OFF. BEFORE I GOT PULLED OVER THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEA...

Oct 18, 2013 Engine 57,997 mi

ON OCT. 4, 2013 THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK, I STARTED TO PULL OVER PLANNING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT TO SEE IF THE LIGHT WENT OFF. BEFORE I GOT PULLED OVER THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEA...

Oct 18, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 57,997 mi

ON OCT. 4, 2013 THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK, I STARTED TO PULL OVER PLANNING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT TO SEE IF THE LIGHT WENT OFF. BEFORE I GOT PULLED OVER THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEA...

Oct 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED AND CONTAINED METAL FRAGMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Oct 2, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 51,300 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING, I HEARD A LOUD WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE SOUND WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO MY DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. I PULLED OVER AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE A PROBLEM WITH BELT OR OIL LEVEL. I RESUMED DRIVING TO RECREATE THE SOUND AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS SLU...

Oct 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 51,300 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING, I HEARD A LOUD WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE SOUND WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO MY DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. I PULLED OVER AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE A PROBLEM WITH BELT OR OIL LEVEL. I RESUMED DRIVING TO RECREATE THE SOUND AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS SLU...

Oct 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED AND CONTAINED METAL FRAGMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Oct 2, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 51,300 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING, I HEARD A LOUD WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE SOUND WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO MY DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. I PULLED OVER AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE A PROBLEM WITH BELT OR OIL LEVEL. I RESUMED DRIVING TO RECREATE THE SOUND AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS SLU...

Oct 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 51,300 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING, I HEARD A LOUD WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE SOUND WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO MY DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. I PULLED OVER AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE A PROBLEM WITH BELT OR OIL LEVEL. I RESUMED DRIVING TO RECREATE THE SOUND AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS SLU...

Sep 27, 2013 Engine 91,000 mi

OWNED MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORT WAGON TDI 6SP MAN SINCE NEW. IT HAS ALWAYS HAD AN INTERMENT COUGH & SPUTTER THAT WOULD HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED OR CONDITION, BUT WAS VERY INFREQUENT AN NON-REPEATABLE. NOW HOWEVER, STARTING AT AROUND 85,000 MILES, THE COUGH AND STALL HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT, CAUSES THE GLO...

Sep 27, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 91,000 mi

OWNED MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORT WAGON TDI 6SP MAN SINCE NEW. IT HAS ALWAYS HAD AN INTERMENT COUGH & SPUTTER THAT WOULD HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED OR CONDITION, BUT WAS VERY INFREQUENT AN NON-REPEATABLE. NOW HOWEVER, STARTING AT AROUND 85,000 MILES, THE COUGH AND STALL HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT, CAUSES THE GLO...

Sep 27, 2013 Engine 91,000 mi

OWNED MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORT WAGON TDI 6SP MAN SINCE NEW. IT HAS ALWAYS HAD AN INTERMENT COUGH & SPUTTER THAT WOULD HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED OR CONDITION, BUT WAS VERY INFREQUENT AN NON-REPEATABLE. NOW HOWEVER, STARTING AT AROUND 85,000 MILES, THE COUGH AND STALL HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT, CAUSES THE GLO...

Sep 27, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 91,000 mi

OWNED MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORT WAGON TDI 6SP MAN SINCE NEW. IT HAS ALWAYS HAD AN INTERMENT COUGH & SPUTTER THAT WOULD HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED OR CONDITION, BUT WAS VERY INFREQUENT AN NON-REPEATABLE. NOW HOWEVER, STARTING AT AROUND 85,000 MILES, THE COUGH AND STALL HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT, CAUSES THE GLO...

Sep 24, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER. A SEMI ALMOST REAR ENDED ME BECAUSE I LOST SPEED SO QUICKLY. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO FIGHT THE STEERING WHEEL TO GET OFF THE ROAD AS THE STEERING GOT EXTREMELY TIGHT. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY...

Sep 24, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER. A SEMI ALMOST REAR ENDED ME BECAUSE I LOST SPEED SO QUICKLY. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO FIGHT THE STEERING WHEEL TO GET OFF THE ROAD AS THE STEERING GOT EXTREMELY TIGHT. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY...

Sep 17, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 67,000 mi

AFTER NORMAL REFUELING (WITH DIESEL, 100% CONFIDENT BASED ON THE STATION AND LOCATION OF THE PUMP), WITHIN TWO DAYS WE TOOK A SMALL 100 MILE TRIP. 40 MILES INTO THE TRIP FAILURE RESULTED AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS (70-75MPH). NOT KNOWING THE NATURE OF THE FAILURE WE WER...

Sep 17, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 67,000 mi

AFTER NORMAL REFUELING (WITH DIESEL, 100% CONFIDENT BASED ON THE STATION AND LOCATION OF THE PUMP), WITHIN TWO DAYS WE TOOK A SMALL 100 MILE TRIP. 40 MILES INTO THE TRIP FAILURE RESULTED AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS (70-75MPH). NOT KNOWING THE NATURE OF THE FAILURE WE WER...

Sep 10, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 74,000 mi

AFTER A LONG DRIVE (ABOUT 300 MILES) AND DINNER, I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT AND SUDDENLY THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON AND A NOTICE FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEN THE CAR STALLED. I TRIED STARTING IT AND IT RAN ABOUT 1 MINUTE THEN STALLED AGAIN. I STARTED IT A THIRD TIME AND MANAGED TO GET...

Sep 10, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 74,000 mi

AFTER A LONG DRIVE (ABOUT 300 MILES) AND DINNER, I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT AND SUDDENLY THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON AND A NOTICE FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEN THE CAR STALLED. I TRIED STARTING IT AND IT RAN ABOUT 1 MINUTE THEN STALLED AGAIN. I STARTED IT A THIRD TIME AND MANAGED TO GET...

Sep 9, 2013 Air Bags 65,000 mi

THE AIRBAG STOPPED FUNCTIONING WITHOUT ANY REASON. THE CAR WAS BEING STARTED WHEN THE AIRBAG ERROR INDICATOR CAME ON AND STATED AIRBAGS ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL. VW SAYS THAT THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SAFETY WARRANTY, WHICH DOES NOT MAKE ANY SENSE SINCE ITS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD NOT BE FAILI...

Sep 9, 2013 Air Bags 65,000 mi

THE AIRBAG STOPPED FUNCTIONING WITHOUT ANY REASON. THE CAR WAS BEING STARTED WHEN THE AIRBAG ERROR INDICATOR CAME ON AND STATED AIRBAGS ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL. VW SAYS THAT THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SAFETY WARRANTY, WHICH DOES NOT MAKE ANY SENSE SINCE ITS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD NOT BE FAILI...

Sep 4, 2013 Structure 78,200 mi

I TRIED OPENING REAR DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT UNLOCK. MANAGED TO UNLOCK DOOR FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. NOW THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM ON REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. DOOR IS FOREVER UNLOCKED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN VW VEHICLES. CONCERNED THAT CHILD MAY OPEN DOOR EVEN WITH CH...

Sep 4, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 78,200 mi

I TRIED OPENING REAR DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT UNLOCK. MANAGED TO UNLOCK DOOR FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. NOW THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM ON REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. DOOR IS FOREVER UNLOCKED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN VW VEHICLES. CONCERNED THAT CHILD MAY OPEN DOOR EVEN WITH CH...

Sep 4, 2013 Engine 55,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT BOUTS WITH MY JETTA STALLING SEEMINGLY RANDOMLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. EACH SET OF INCIDENTS RESULTED IN A SERVICE TRIP TO THE VW DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER THE 60,000 MILE WARRANTY AND AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANT. THE ...

Sep 4, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT BOUTS WITH MY JETTA STALLING SEEMINGLY RANDOMLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. EACH SET OF INCIDENTS RESULTED IN A SERVICE TRIP TO THE VW DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER THE 60,000 MILE WARRANTY AND AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANT. THE ...

Sep 4, 2013 Structure 78,200 mi

I TRIED OPENING REAR DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT UNLOCK. MANAGED TO UNLOCK DOOR FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. NOW THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM ON REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. DOOR IS FOREVER UNLOCKED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN VW VEHICLES. CONCERNED THAT CHILD MAY OPEN DOOR EVEN WITH CH...

Sep 4, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 78,200 mi

I TRIED OPENING REAR DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT UNLOCK. MANAGED TO UNLOCK DOOR FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. NOW THE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM ON REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. DOOR IS FOREVER UNLOCKED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN VW VEHICLES. CONCERNED THAT CHILD MAY OPEN DOOR EVEN WITH CH...

Sep 4, 2013 Engine 55,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT BOUTS WITH MY JETTA STALLING SEEMINGLY RANDOMLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. EACH SET OF INCIDENTS RESULTED IN A SERVICE TRIP TO THE VW DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER THE 60,000 MILE WARRANTY AND AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANT. THE ...

Sep 4, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT BOUTS WITH MY JETTA STALLING SEEMINGLY RANDOMLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. EACH SET OF INCIDENTS RESULTED IN A SERVICE TRIP TO THE VW DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER THE 60,000 MILE WARRANTY AND AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANT. THE ...

Sep 3, 2013 Electrical System 32,488 mi

DOORS UNLOCK WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY SO I HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE- THIS SEEMS LIKE IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO ME. I HAD THREE OF THE FOUR DOOR LATCHES REPLACED (2 UNDER WARRANTY & 1 I HAD TO PAY FOR) AND NOW THE FOURTH DOOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT REP...

Sep 3, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 32,488 mi

DOORS UNLOCK WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY SO I HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE- THIS SEEMS LIKE IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO ME. I HAD THREE OF THE FOUR DOOR LATCHES REPLACED (2 UNDER WARRANTY & 1 I HAD TO PAY FOR) AND NOW THE FOURTH DOOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT REP...

Sep 3, 2013 Electrical System 61,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH THE KEY FOB OR VIA BUTTON ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. KEY IN OUTSIDE OF LOCK WILL WORK. INTERMITTENTLY, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK AT ALL AND THEREFORE WON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT. DANGEROUS IF SOMEONE NEEDS TO EXIT THE CAR. IN DOING A SEARCH ONL...

Sep 3, 2013 Electrical System 32,488 mi

DOORS UNLOCK WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY SO I HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE- THIS SEEMS LIKE IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO ME. I HAD THREE OF THE FOUR DOOR LATCHES REPLACED (2 UNDER WARRANTY & 1 I HAD TO PAY FOR) AND NOW THE FOURTH DOOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT REP...

Sep 3, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 32,488 mi

DOORS UNLOCK WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY SO I HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE- THIS SEEMS LIKE IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO ME. I HAD THREE OF THE FOUR DOOR LATCHES REPLACED (2 UNDER WARRANTY & 1 I HAD TO PAY FOR) AND NOW THE FOURTH DOOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT REP...

Sep 3, 2013 Electrical System 61,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH THE KEY FOB OR VIA BUTTON ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. KEY IN OUTSIDE OF LOCK WILL WORK. INTERMITTENTLY, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK AT ALL AND THEREFORE WON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT. DANGEROUS IF SOMEONE NEEDS TO EXIT THE CAR. IN DOING A SEARCH ONL...

Aug 30, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 23,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET, AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I WAS ABLE RESTART THE ENGINE, BUT COULD ONLY DRIVE FOR ABOUT 5 YARDS BEFORE THE CAR STALLED OUT AGAIN. DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE, AND I SEE MANY REPORTS OF THIS WIT...

Aug 30, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 23,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET, AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I WAS ABLE RESTART THE ENGINE, BUT COULD ONLY DRIVE FOR ABOUT 5 YARDS BEFORE THE CAR STALLED OUT AGAIN. DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE, AND I SEE MANY REPORTS OF THIS WIT...

Aug 27, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 72,000 mi

THIS IS A TURBODIESEL (TDI) SPORTWAGEN MODEL. DRIVING AT NIGHT ON 2 LANE COUNTY ROAD SUDDENLY LOST POWER, STALLED IN TRAFFIC LANE AND WOULD NOT RESTART.CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN IT STALLED. NO PRIOR WARNING OF PROBLEM. LOCAL SERVICE FOUND METAL PARTICLES FROM INTERNAL FAILURE OF HIGH PRESSUR...

Aug 27, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 72,000 mi

THIS IS A TURBODIESEL (TDI) SPORTWAGEN MODEL. DRIVING AT NIGHT ON 2 LANE COUNTY ROAD SUDDENLY LOST POWER, STALLED IN TRAFFIC LANE AND WOULD NOT RESTART.CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN IT STALLED. NO PRIOR WARNING OF PROBLEM. LOCAL SERVICE FOUND METAL PARTICLES FROM INTERNAL FAILURE OF HIGH PRESSUR...

Aug 26, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 93,917 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 75MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WAS DIFFICULT TO GET IT TO STAY AT 20MPH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES AND GET TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. ONCE SAFELY OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CLOSEST VW DEA...

Aug 26, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 93,917 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 75MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WAS DIFFICULT TO GET IT TO STAY AT 20MPH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES AND GET TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. ONCE SAFELY OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CLOSEST VW DEA...

Aug 21, 2013 Electrical System 43,000 mi

THE 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI (WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WAS DECELERATING ON A TURNING LANE FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY FROM SPEEDS OF 55 MPH TO 15 MPH. THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE "CLICK" AND THE ENGINE STOPPED AND ONLY DASH LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE. NO DISCERNIBLE DASH LIGHT OR ERROR CODE MESSAGE WAS...

Aug 21, 2013 Engine 43,000 mi

THE 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI (WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WAS DECELERATING ON A TURNING LANE FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY FROM SPEEDS OF 55 MPH TO 15 MPH. THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE "CLICK" AND THE ENGINE STOPPED AND ONLY DASH LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE. NO DISCERNIBLE DASH LIGHT OR ERROR CODE MESSAGE WAS...

Aug 21, 2013 Power Train 43,000 mi

THE 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI (WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WAS DECELERATING ON A TURNING LANE FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY FROM SPEEDS OF 55 MPH TO 15 MPH. THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE "CLICK" AND THE ENGINE STOPPED AND ONLY DASH LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE. NO DISCERNIBLE DASH LIGHT OR ERROR CODE MESSAGE WAS...

Aug 21, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 43,000 mi

THE 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI (WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WAS DECELERATING ON A TURNING LANE FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY FROM SPEEDS OF 55 MPH TO 15 MPH. THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE "CLICK" AND THE ENGINE STOPPED AND ONLY DASH LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE. NO DISCERNIBLE DASH LIGHT OR ERROR CODE MESSAGE WAS...

Aug 21, 2013 Electrical System 43,000 mi

THE 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI (WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WAS DECELERATING ON A TURNING LANE FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY FROM SPEEDS OF 55 MPH TO 15 MPH. THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE "CLICK" AND THE ENGINE STOPPED AND ONLY DASH LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE. NO DISCERNIBLE DASH LIGHT OR ERROR CODE MESSAGE WAS...

Aug 21, 2013 Engine 43,000 mi

THE 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI (WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WAS DECELERATING ON A TURNING LANE FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY FROM SPEEDS OF 55 MPH TO 15 MPH. THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE "CLICK" AND THE ENGINE STOPPED AND ONLY DASH LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE. NO DISCERNIBLE DASH LIGHT OR ERROR CODE MESSAGE WAS...

Aug 21, 2013 Power Train 43,000 mi

THE 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI (WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WAS DECELERATING ON A TURNING LANE FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY FROM SPEEDS OF 55 MPH TO 15 MPH. THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE "CLICK" AND THE ENGINE STOPPED AND ONLY DASH LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE. NO DISCERNIBLE DASH LIGHT OR ERROR CODE MESSAGE WAS...

Aug 21, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 43,000 mi

THE 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI (WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WAS DECELERATING ON A TURNING LANE FROM A TWO LANE HIGHWAY FROM SPEEDS OF 55 MPH TO 15 MPH. THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE "CLICK" AND THE ENGINE STOPPED AND ONLY DASH LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE. NO DISCERNIBLE DASH LIGHT OR ERROR CODE MESSAGE WAS...

Aug 20, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 117,000 mi

2010 VW TDI JETTA : I OWN A 2010 VW TDI JETTA I SMELLED DIESEL FUEL COMING INTO MY CAR (THE CAR AT THE TIME HAD 117,000 MILES). ALSO, I NOTICED DIESEL FUEL DRIPPING ON MY DRIVEWAY ALSO ON THE BACK OF MY CAR . THE CAR HAD FUEL RUNNING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE DEALER, WH...

Aug 20, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 117,000 mi

2010 VW TDI JETTA : I OWN A 2010 VW TDI JETTA I SMELLED DIESEL FUEL COMING INTO MY CAR (THE CAR AT THE TIME HAD 117,000 MILES). ALSO, I NOTICED DIESEL FUEL DRIPPING ON MY DRIVEWAY ALSO ON THE BACK OF MY CAR . THE CAR HAD FUEL RUNNING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE DEALER, WH...

Aug 13, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI 2010 53,000 MILES. ON AUG 7, 2013 AT APPROXIMATELY 16:20, WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, ENGINE BEGINS TO RUN SLIGHTLY ROUGHLY, BUT NOT SUFFICIENT TO BE OF CONCERN. ACCELERATE FROM TRAFFIC SIGNAL TOWARDS ONRAMP TO I195. SUDDENLY ENGINE DIES (BEFORE ONRAMP). COAST CAR ...

Aug 13, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 53,000 mi

VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI 2010 53,000 MILES. ON AUG 7, 2013 AT APPROXIMATELY 16:20, WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, ENGINE BEGINS TO RUN SLIGHTLY ROUGHLY, BUT NOT SUFFICIENT TO BE OF CONCERN. ACCELERATE FROM TRAFFIC SIGNAL TOWARDS ONRAMP TO I195. SUDDENLY ENGINE DIES (BEFORE ONRAMP). COAST CAR ...

Aug 13, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI 2010 53,000 MILES. ON AUG 7, 2013 AT APPROXIMATELY 16:20, WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, ENGINE BEGINS TO RUN SLIGHTLY ROUGHLY, BUT NOT SUFFICIENT TO BE OF CONCERN. ACCELERATE FROM TRAFFIC SIGNAL TOWARDS ONRAMP TO I195. SUDDENLY ENGINE DIES (BEFORE ONRAMP). COAST CAR ...

Aug 13, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 53,000 mi

VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI 2010 53,000 MILES. ON AUG 7, 2013 AT APPROXIMATELY 16:20, WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, ENGINE BEGINS TO RUN SLIGHTLY ROUGHLY, BUT NOT SUFFICIENT TO BE OF CONCERN. ACCELERATE FROM TRAFFIC SIGNAL TOWARDS ONRAMP TO I195. SUDDENLY ENGINE DIES (BEFORE ONRAMP). COAST CAR ...

Aug 12, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 90,000 mi

CAR WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN LIGHT CHANGED TO GREEN I LET OUT ON THE CLUTCH AND THE MOTOR DIED AND WOULDN'T START. AFTER GETTING THE CAR OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD DURING RUSH HOUR GOT IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP FOUND METAL IN FUEL SYSTEM FROM FAILED HPFP. *TR

Aug 12, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 90,000 mi

CAR WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN LIGHT CHANGED TO GREEN I LET OUT ON THE CLUTCH AND THE MOTOR DIED AND WOULDN'T START. AFTER GETTING THE CAR OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD DURING RUSH HOUR GOT IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP FOUND METAL IN FUEL SYSTEM FROM FAILED HPFP. *TR

Aug 10, 2013 Power Train 7,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ON MANY DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE VEHICLES ENGINE HAS STALLED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR AT LOW 0-5 MPH. THIS OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC AND OCCURS WHEN STOPPING AND ALSO PULLING AWAY FROM A STOPPED POSITION...

Aug 10, 2013 Power Train 7,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ON MANY DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE VEHICLES ENGINE HAS STALLED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR AT LOW 0-5 MPH. THIS OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC AND OCCURS WHEN STOPPING AND ALSO PULLING AWAY FROM A STOPPED POSITION...

Aug 4, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 21,656 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING AFTER AN AUDIBLE DING, AND A CHECK ENGINE MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY. WAS ABLE TO RESTART WITH DIFFICULTY AND PROCEEDED ABOUT ONE BLOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE RUNNING STOPPED AGAIN. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AND WAS PUSHED INTO A SERVICE STATION NEARBY. AN ATT...

Aug 4, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 21,656 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING AFTER AN AUDIBLE DING, AND A CHECK ENGINE MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY. WAS ABLE TO RESTART WITH DIFFICULTY AND PROCEEDED ABOUT ONE BLOCK WHEN THE VEHICLE RUNNING STOPPED AGAIN. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AND WAS PUSHED INTO A SERVICE STATION NEARBY. AN ATT...

Aug 2, 2013 Engine 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THE FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

Aug 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THE FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

Aug 2, 2013 Engine 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THE FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

Aug 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THE FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA...

Jul 28, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 87,300 mi

I AM A 51 YEAR OLD DISABLED MAN WITH FULL TIME CUSTODY OF MY 2 KIDS. I DRIVE A 2010 VW JETTA TDI CLEAN DIESEL BOUGHT SLIGHTLY USED WITH 38000 MILES ON IT AND JUST AFTER THE EMISSIONS WARRANTY OF 80000 MILES RAN OUT THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER FAILED ON THE CAR WITH UNDER 88000 MILES ON THE CAR AND...

Jul 28, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 87,300 mi

I AM A 51 YEAR OLD DISABLED MAN WITH FULL TIME CUSTODY OF MY 2 KIDS. I DRIVE A 2010 VW JETTA TDI CLEAN DIESEL BOUGHT SLIGHTLY USED WITH 38000 MILES ON IT AND JUST AFTER THE EMISSIONS WARRANTY OF 80000 MILES RAN OUT THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER FAILED ON THE CAR WITH UNDER 88000 MILES ON THE CAR AND...

Jul 25, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

I HAD A HPFP FAILURE ON MY JETTA WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT START. I GOT A P0087 CODE OFF THE ENGINE. I HAD THE FUEL TESTED AND IT WAS CLEAN. IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S GOING TO BE A HPFP FAILURE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5...

Jul 25, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

I HAD A HPFP FAILURE ON MY JETTA WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT START. I GOT A P0087 CODE OFF THE ENGINE. I HAD THE FUEL TESTED AND IT WAS CLEAN. IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S GOING TO BE A HPFP FAILURE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5...

Jul 23, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

THIS 2010 VW JETTA TDI OCCASIONALLY STALLS AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN ~30 MPH AND SURGES VIOLENTLY WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP AND SLOWING TO A STOP. IN A SPAN OF 3 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, 3 TIMES WHILE BEGINNING TO MOVE FROM A STOP AND 2 TIMES WHILE TRAVELING AT A SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 30 M...

Jul 23, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

THIS 2010 VW JETTA TDI OCCASIONALLY STALLS AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN ~30 MPH AND SURGES VIOLENTLY WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP AND SLOWING TO A STOP. IN A SPAN OF 3 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, 3 TIMES WHILE BEGINNING TO MOVE FROM A STOP AND 2 TIMES WHILE TRAVELING AT A SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 30 M...

Jul 23, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

THIS 2010 VW JETTA TDI OCCASIONALLY STALLS AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN ~30 MPH AND SURGES VIOLENTLY WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP AND SLOWING TO A STOP. IN A SPAN OF 3 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, 3 TIMES WHILE BEGINNING TO MOVE FROM A STOP AND 2 TIMES WHILE TRAVELING AT A SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 30 M...

Jul 23, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

THIS 2010 VW JETTA TDI OCCASIONALLY STALLS AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN ~30 MPH AND SURGES VIOLENTLY WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP AND SLOWING TO A STOP. IN A SPAN OF 3 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, 3 TIMES WHILE BEGINNING TO MOVE FROM A STOP AND 2 TIMES WHILE TRAVELING AT A SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 30 M...

Jul 22, 2013 Electrical System

SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT HAS HAD ROUGH ACCELERATION AND INTERMITTENT SURGING BUT JUST RECENTLY IT HAS EXHIBITED ROUGH AND NO STARTS ALONG WITH STALLS WHICH ALL SEEMS TO BE DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE ECU LOSING DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT HAS HAD ROUGH ACCELERATION AND INTERMITTENT SURGING BUT JUST RECENTLY IT HAS EXHIBITED ROUGH AND NO STARTS ALONG WITH STALLS WHICH ALL SEEMS TO BE DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE ECU LOSING DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 22, 2013 Electrical System

SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT HAS HAD ROUGH ACCELERATION AND INTERMITTENT SURGING BUT JUST RECENTLY IT HAS EXHIBITED ROUGH AND NO STARTS ALONG WITH STALLS WHICH ALL SEEMS TO BE DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE ECU LOSING DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 22, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT HAS HAD ROUGH ACCELERATION AND INTERMITTENT SURGING BUT JUST RECENTLY IT HAS EXHIBITED ROUGH AND NO STARTS ALONG WITH STALLS WHICH ALL SEEMS TO BE DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE ECU LOSING DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 15, 2013 Power Train 20,833 mi

VIBRATION/ DRAGGING FELT WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI SPORT WAGON. CAR WAS TAKEN INTO LOCAL VW DEALER FOR SERVICE. CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, FLYWHEEL, CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE AND RELEASE BEARING REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY IN FLYWHEEL AND HOTSPOTS ON THE FLYWHEEL ALONG WITH BRO...

Jul 15, 2013 Power Train 20,833 mi

VIBRATION/ DRAGGING FELT WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI SPORT WAGON. CAR WAS TAKEN INTO LOCAL VW DEALER FOR SERVICE. CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, FLYWHEEL, CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE AND RELEASE BEARING REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY IN FLYWHEEL AND HOTSPOTS ON THE FLYWHEEL ALONG WITH BRO...

Jul 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 45,000 mi

2010 JETTA TDI. WHILE DRIVING, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS IN FUEL SYSTEM. VOLKSWAGEN USED THE CONTAMINATED FUEL EXCUSE BUT COVERED THE NEAR $5000 REPAIR BILL. *TR

Jul 11, 2013 Engine 58,000 mi

WHILE ON VACATION AND BACKING UP IN THE HOTEL PARKING LOT, BRAKING, THEN PUTTING IT IN DRIVE, THE CAR WOULD STALL OUT; IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN ONE DAY. LUCKILY, I WAS ONLY IN A PARKING LOT WHILE IT STALLED OUT INSTEAD OF IN TRAFFIC, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A BIG HAZARD. WENT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY D...

Jul 11, 2013 Electrical System 58,000 mi

WHILE ON VACATION AND BACKING UP IN THE HOTEL PARKING LOT, BRAKING, THEN PUTTING IT IN DRIVE, THE CAR WOULD STALL OUT; IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN ONE DAY. LUCKILY, I WAS ONLY IN A PARKING LOT WHILE IT STALLED OUT INSTEAD OF IN TRAFFIC, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A BIG HAZARD. WENT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY D...

Jul 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 45,000 mi

2010 JETTA TDI. WHILE DRIVING, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS IN FUEL SYSTEM. VOLKSWAGEN USED THE CONTAMINATED FUEL EXCUSE BUT COVERED THE NEAR $5000 REPAIR BILL. *TR

Jul 11, 2013 Engine 58,000 mi

WHILE ON VACATION AND BACKING UP IN THE HOTEL PARKING LOT, BRAKING, THEN PUTTING IT IN DRIVE, THE CAR WOULD STALL OUT; IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN ONE DAY. LUCKILY, I WAS ONLY IN A PARKING LOT WHILE IT STALLED OUT INSTEAD OF IN TRAFFIC, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A BIG HAZARD. WENT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY D...

Jul 11, 2013 Electrical System 58,000 mi

WHILE ON VACATION AND BACKING UP IN THE HOTEL PARKING LOT, BRAKING, THEN PUTTING IT IN DRIVE, THE CAR WOULD STALL OUT; IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN ONE DAY. LUCKILY, I WAS ONLY IN A PARKING LOT WHILE IT STALLED OUT INSTEAD OF IN TRAFFIC, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A BIG HAZARD. WENT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY D...

Jul 10, 2013 Air Bags Crash 49,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE (I77SOUTHBOUND) AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STARTED SLAMMING ON THEIR BRAKES. INSTANTLY I HIT MY BRAKES AND STOPPED SAFELY WITHOUT HITTING THAT VEHICLE. LITERALLY 2 OR 3 SECONDS LATER, A CAR REAR ENDS ME AT SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH WHILE I W...

Jul 10, 2013 Air Bags Crash 49,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE (I77SOUTHBOUND) AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STARTED SLAMMING ON THEIR BRAKES. INSTANTLY I HIT MY BRAKES AND STOPPED SAFELY WITHOUT HITTING THAT VEHICLE. LITERALLY 2 OR 3 SECONDS LATER, A CAR REAR ENDS ME AT SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH WHILE I W...

Jul 8, 2013 Engine 150,000 mi

I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AFTER EXITING THE INTERSTATE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED....I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. *TR

Jul 8, 2013 Engine 150,000 mi

I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AFTER EXITING THE INTERSTATE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED....I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. *TR

Jul 3, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 70,100 mi

ROUTINE FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT REVEALED METAL FLAKES IN THE FUEL FILTER INDICATIVE OF FUEL PUMP FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE AT SPEED. VEHICLE: 2010 JETTA TDI SPORTWAGON (DIESEL). *TR

Jul 3, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 70,100 mi

ROUTINE FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT REVEALED METAL FLAKES IN THE FUEL FILTER INDICATIVE OF FUEL PUMP FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE AT SPEED. VEHICLE: 2010 JETTA TDI SPORTWAGON (DIESEL). *TR

Jun 23, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 86,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED AFTER IT WAS DRIVEN 200 MILES POST FILL-UP. THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH DIESEL FUEL IN THE MORNING PRIOR TO COMMUTING INTO ST. PETERSBURG AND BACK TO ST. CLOUD, FL, 206 MILES ROUND TRIP. WE WENT OUT TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND IT WOULD NOT START, AND SAID SERVICE NOW. MY WIFE, WHO DROV...

Jun 23, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 86,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED AFTER IT WAS DRIVEN 200 MILES POST FILL-UP. THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH DIESEL FUEL IN THE MORNING PRIOR TO COMMUTING INTO ST. PETERSBURG AND BACK TO ST. CLOUD, FL, 206 MILES ROUND TRIP. WE WENT OUT TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND IT WOULD NOT START, AND SAID SERVICE NOW. MY WIFE, WHO DROV...

Jun 23, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 86,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED AFTER IT WAS DRIVEN 200 MILES POST FILL-UP. THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH DIESEL FUEL IN THE MORNING PRIOR TO COMMUTING INTO ST. PETERSBURG AND BACK TO ST. CLOUD, FL, 206 MILES ROUND TRIP. WE WENT OUT TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND IT WOULD NOT START, AND SAID SERVICE NOW. MY WIFE, WHO DROV...

Jun 23, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 86,000 mi

VEHICLE FAILED AFTER IT WAS DRIVEN 200 MILES POST FILL-UP. THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH DIESEL FUEL IN THE MORNING PRIOR TO COMMUTING INTO ST. PETERSBURG AND BACK TO ST. CLOUD, FL, 206 MILES ROUND TRIP. WE WENT OUT TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND IT WOULD NOT START, AND SAID SERVICE NOW. MY WIFE, WHO DROV...

Jun 17, 2013 Electrical System 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED AN ERROR MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THE MAIN COMPUTER CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Jun 17, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 5,000 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN SPORTWAGEN TDI. CAR SUFFERED DOZENS OF LOSS OF POWER INCIDENTS, SEVERAL LEFT THE CAR WITHOUT POWER AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. REPEAT VISIT TO DEALER DID NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM, DEALER WAS AGGRESSIVE THAT I WAS MIS-FUELING THE CAR WITH GASOLINE INSTEAD OF DIESEL, WHICH NEVER HAPPENED ONCE (I H...

Jun 17, 2013 Engine 5,000 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN SPORTWAGEN TDI. CAR SUFFERED DOZENS OF LOSS OF POWER INCIDENTS, SEVERAL LEFT THE CAR WITHOUT POWER AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. REPEAT VISIT TO DEALER DID NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM, DEALER WAS AGGRESSIVE THAT I WAS MIS-FUELING THE CAR WITH GASOLINE INSTEAD OF DIESEL, WHICH NEVER HAPPENED ONCE (I H...

Jun 17, 2013 Electrical System 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED AN ERROR MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THE MAIN COMPUTER CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Jun 17, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 5,000 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN SPORTWAGEN TDI. CAR SUFFERED DOZENS OF LOSS OF POWER INCIDENTS, SEVERAL LEFT THE CAR WITHOUT POWER AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. REPEAT VISIT TO DEALER DID NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM, DEALER WAS AGGRESSIVE THAT I WAS MIS-FUELING THE CAR WITH GASOLINE INSTEAD OF DIESEL, WHICH NEVER HAPPENED ONCE (I H...

Jun 17, 2013 Engine 5,000 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN SPORTWAGEN TDI. CAR SUFFERED DOZENS OF LOSS OF POWER INCIDENTS, SEVERAL LEFT THE CAR WITHOUT POWER AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. REPEAT VISIT TO DEALER DID NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM, DEALER WAS AGGRESSIVE THAT I WAS MIS-FUELING THE CAR WITH GASOLINE INSTEAD OF DIESEL, WHICH NEVER HAPPENED ONCE (I H...

Jun 15, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 58,500 mi

VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI. SAME INCIDENT AS COMPLAINT 10508928 AND APPARENTLY MANY OTHERS. THE FUEL PUMP "EXPLODED" (DEALER'S WORD) SENDING METAL SHRAPNEL THROUGH THE WHOLE FUEL SYSTEM. GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON FIRST. CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. VW FIXED FOR FREE, AND PRETENDED THAT THIS WAS G...

Jun 15, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 58,500 mi

VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN TDI. SAME INCIDENT AS COMPLAINT 10508928 AND APPARENTLY MANY OTHERS. THE FUEL PUMP "EXPLODED" (DEALER'S WORD) SENDING METAL SHRAPNEL THROUGH THE WHOLE FUEL SYSTEM. GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON FIRST. CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. VW FIXED FOR FREE, AND PRETENDED THAT THIS WAS G...

Jun 1, 2013 Engine 53,878 mi

PULLED ON TO HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. ENGINE WENT TO IDLE. NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. AFTER SEVERAL PEDAL PRESSES IT TOOK OFF. *TR

Jun 1, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 53,878 mi

PULLED ON TO HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. ENGINE WENT TO IDLE. NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. AFTER SEVERAL PEDAL PRESSES IT TOOK OFF. *TR

Jun 1, 2013 Engine 53,878 mi

PULLED ON TO HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. ENGINE WENT TO IDLE. NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. AFTER SEVERAL PEDAL PRESSES IT TOOK OFF. *TR

Jun 1, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 53,878 mi

PULLED ON TO HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. ENGINE WENT TO IDLE. NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. AFTER SEVERAL PEDAL PRESSES IT TOOK OFF. *TR

May 24, 2013 Suspension 80,000 mi

ONE OF THE REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 24, 2013 Suspension 80,000 mi

ONE OF THE REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 23, 2013 Engine 77,000 mi

LAST YEAR, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE. I TOOK IT TO DEALER AND SAID PROBLEM WAS DUE TO DEFECT IN EXHAUST FLAP. HE ASKED ME TO PAY $770.00. LUCKILY, THERE WAS RECALL ON THE SAME A MONTH LATER. DEALER FIXED IT, BUT ENGINE LIGHT STILL IS ON. HE TOLD ME THAT ONE OF OXYGEN ...

May 23, 2013 Engine 77,000 mi

LAST YEAR, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS DRIVING FINE. I TOOK IT TO DEALER AND SAID PROBLEM WAS DUE TO DEFECT IN EXHAUST FLAP. HE ASKED ME TO PAY $770.00. LUCKILY, THERE WAS RECALL ON THE SAME A MONTH LATER. DEALER FIXED IT, BUT ENGINE LIGHT STILL IS ON. HE TOLD ME THAT ONE OF OXYGEN ...

May 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 91,000 mi

DRIVING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR, AS I ACCELERATED TO PASS ON THE LEFT, THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND ACCELERATED IN SLOW MOTION, IT TOOK ABOUT 1/2 MILE TO GET UP TO 45 MPH. THEN I NOTICED THE DASHBOARD LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS STILL DRIVING, NOW ATTEMPTING TO GET ON TO THE INTERSTATE. ACCELERATING ...

May 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 91,000 mi

DRIVING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR, AS I ACCELERATED TO PASS ON THE LEFT, THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND ACCELERATED IN SLOW MOTION, IT TOOK ABOUT 1/2 MILE TO GET UP TO 45 MPH. THEN I NOTICED THE DASHBOARD LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS STILL DRIVING, NOW ATTEMPTING TO GET ON TO THE INTERSTATE. ACCELERATING ...

May 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 40,500 mi

THE CAR WAS FUELED UP WITH DIESEL FUEL DURING A ROAD TRIP. AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL HOURS AFTER THE REFUEL ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE EVENING, THE GLOW PLUG SENSOR FLASHED, FOLLOWED BY A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE CAR WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND UNABLE TO BE RE-STARTED. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO ...

May 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 73,455 mi

DURING A NORMAL FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT I NOTICED METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL FILTER. HAVING BEEN AWARE OF THE FAILURE RATE OF THE HP PUMP ON THE TDI'S I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL VW DEALER THE NEXT DAY. THE SERVICE MANGER ASSISTED ME PERSONALLY. THE TECHNICIAN REMOVED THE FUEL FILTER AND IN THE BOTTOM ...

May 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 40,500 mi

THE CAR WAS FUELED UP WITH DIESEL FUEL DURING A ROAD TRIP. AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL HOURS AFTER THE REFUEL ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE EVENING, THE GLOW PLUG SENSOR FLASHED, FOLLOWED BY A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE CAR WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND UNABLE TO BE RE-STARTED. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO ...

May 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 73,455 mi

DURING A NORMAL FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT I NOTICED METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL FILTER. HAVING BEEN AWARE OF THE FAILURE RATE OF THE HP PUMP ON THE TDI'S I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL VW DEALER THE NEXT DAY. THE SERVICE MANGER ASSISTED ME PERSONALLY. THE TECHNICIAN REMOVED THE FUEL FILTER AND IN THE BOTTOM ...

May 13, 2013 Power Train 113,000 mi

WHILE IN DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, DSG TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL, WHERE IT BECAME LOCKED. ESP ICON ON DASH ILLUMINATED. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AFTER COMING TO A STOP I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. I WAS THEN UNABLE TO REMOVE THE VEHICLE FROM PARK BEC...

May 13, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 113,000 mi

WHILE IN DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, DSG TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL, WHERE IT BECAME LOCKED. ESP ICON ON DASH ILLUMINATED. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AFTER COMING TO A STOP I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. I WAS THEN UNABLE TO REMOVE THE VEHICLE FROM PARK BEC...

May 13, 2013 Power Train 113,000 mi

WHILE IN DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, DSG TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL, WHERE IT BECAME LOCKED. ESP ICON ON DASH ILLUMINATED. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AFTER COMING TO A STOP I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. I WAS THEN UNABLE TO REMOVE THE VEHICLE FROM PARK BEC...

May 13, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 113,000 mi

WHILE IN DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, DSG TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL, WHERE IT BECAME LOCKED. ESP ICON ON DASH ILLUMINATED. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AFTER COMING TO A STOP I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. I WAS THEN UNABLE TO REMOVE THE VEHICLE FROM PARK BEC...

May 3, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

May 3, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Apr 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AT DEALER OR REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Apr 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AT DEALER OR REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Apr 24, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 53,000 mi

ENGINE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS AT A 4-WAY STOP SIGN. CAR WAS TOWED TO VW SPECIALIST CENTER AND WAS DETERMINED THAT TDI FUEL PUMP AND INJECTOR SYSTEM HAD FAILED. VW SPECIALIST DETERMINED THAT THIS IS A COMMON EVENT WITH TDI FUEL SYSTEMS. FRESH DIESEL FUEL WAS FUELED IN MY VW AND DROVE FOR 6 ...

Apr 24, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 53,000 mi

ENGINE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS AT A 4-WAY STOP SIGN. CAR WAS TOWED TO VW SPECIALIST CENTER AND WAS DETERMINED THAT TDI FUEL PUMP AND INJECTOR SYSTEM HAD FAILED. VW SPECIALIST DETERMINED THAT THIS IS A COMMON EVENT WITH TDI FUEL SYSTEMS. FRESH DIESEL FUEL WAS FUELED IN MY VW AND DROVE FOR 6 ...

Apr 20, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 67,769 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI'S CHECK ENGINE AND GLOW PLUG LIGHTS WENT ON. VEHICLE ERROR CODE READ P0087. VEHICLE ENTERED "LIMP MODE" AND TURBO STOPPED FUNCTIONING. TOWED VEHICLE TO VW DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS SUSPECTING IMMINENT HPFP FAILURE AT MY COST. PAID THE DEALERSHIP $100 TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. DE...

Apr 20, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 67,769 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI'S CHECK ENGINE AND GLOW PLUG LIGHTS WENT ON. VEHICLE ERROR CODE READ P0087. VEHICLE ENTERED "LIMP MODE" AND TURBO STOPPED FUNCTIONING. TOWED VEHICLE TO VW DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS SUSPECTING IMMINENT HPFP FAILURE AT MY COST. PAID THE DEALERSHIP $100 TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. DE...

Apr 12, 2013 Wheels 60,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS WE HAVE HIT POT HOLES IN THE ROAD AT MODERATE SPEED RESULTING IN AN ALUMINUM, WHEEL INCURRING SUBSTANTIAL BENDING AND GOING OUT OF ROUND. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE WHEEL GOES OUT OF BALANCE AND THE CAR LOOSES STABILITY ON THE HIGHWAY. BOTH MY WIFE AND I HAVE EACH BEEN DRIVING ...

Apr 12, 2013 Steering 60,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS WE HAVE HIT POT HOLES IN THE ROAD AT MODERATE SPEED RESULTING IN AN ALUMINUM, WHEEL INCURRING SUBSTANTIAL BENDING AND GOING OUT OF ROUND. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE WHEEL GOES OUT OF BALANCE AND THE CAR LOOSES STABILITY ON THE HIGHWAY. BOTH MY WIFE AND I HAVE EACH BEEN DRIVING ...

Apr 12, 2013 Wheels 60,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS WE HAVE HIT POT HOLES IN THE ROAD AT MODERATE SPEED RESULTING IN AN ALUMINUM, WHEEL INCURRING SUBSTANTIAL BENDING AND GOING OUT OF ROUND. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE WHEEL GOES OUT OF BALANCE AND THE CAR LOOSES STABILITY ON THE HIGHWAY. BOTH MY WIFE AND I HAVE EACH BEEN DRIVING ...

Apr 12, 2013 Steering 60,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS WE HAVE HIT POT HOLES IN THE ROAD AT MODERATE SPEED RESULTING IN AN ALUMINUM, WHEEL INCURRING SUBSTANTIAL BENDING AND GOING OUT OF ROUND. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE WHEEL GOES OUT OF BALANCE AND THE CAR LOOSES STABILITY ON THE HIGHWAY. BOTH MY WIFE AND I HAVE EACH BEEN DRIVING ...

Apr 9, 2013 Electrical System

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HORN GOING OUT. *SMD

Apr 9, 2013 Electrical System

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HORN GOING OUT. *SMD

Apr 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 37,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA AT JEREMY FRANKLIN IN KANSAS CITY AS OF DECEMBER 2012 WITH APPROXIMATELY 33000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY OF 2013 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN WITH NO WARNING. WE TOWED THE CAR TO A LOT AND THE CAR SAT FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN STARTE...

Apr 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 37,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA AT JEREMY FRANKLIN IN KANSAS CITY AS OF DECEMBER 2012 WITH APPROXIMATELY 33000 MILES. IN FEBRUARY OF 2013 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN WITH NO WARNING. WE TOWED THE CAR TO A LOT AND THE CAR SAT FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN STARTE...

Mar 31, 2013 Seat Belts

BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. *TR

Mar 31, 2013 Seat Belts

BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEAT BELT PLASTIC COVER CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. *TR

Mar 26, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 45,750 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2010 VW JETTA S/W TDI DSG HOME FROM WORK AND SHE NOTICED THAT IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGHER THEN USUAL (IN DECEMBER WHEN WE HAD THE 40K SERVICE DONE WE WERE TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A FUEL FILTER AND THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM...IT DID FOR ABOUT A WEEK OR SO). WHEN SH...

Mar 26, 2013 Engine 45,750 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2010 VW JETTA S/W TDI DSG HOME FROM WORK AND SHE NOTICED THAT IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGHER THEN USUAL (IN DECEMBER WHEN WE HAD THE 40K SERVICE DONE WE WERE TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A FUEL FILTER AND THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM...IT DID FOR ABOUT A WEEK OR SO). WHEN SH...

Mar 26, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 45,750 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2010 VW JETTA S/W TDI DSG HOME FROM WORK AND SHE NOTICED THAT IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGHER THEN USUAL (IN DECEMBER WHEN WE HAD THE 40K SERVICE DONE WE WERE TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A FUEL FILTER AND THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM...IT DID FOR ABOUT A WEEK OR SO). WHEN SH...

Mar 26, 2013 Engine 45,750 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2010 VW JETTA S/W TDI DSG HOME FROM WORK AND SHE NOTICED THAT IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGHER THEN USUAL (IN DECEMBER WHEN WE HAD THE 40K SERVICE DONE WE WERE TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A FUEL FILTER AND THAT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM...IT DID FOR ABOUT A WEEK OR SO). WHEN SH...

Mar 20, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 117,936 mi

THE VEHICLE HAD DRIVEN FINE ALL DAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR DIED LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A THE ROAD AT THE STOP SIGN, THE CAR MANAGED TO START AGAIN AND DRIVE ANOTHER COUPLE HUNDRED FEET TO GET IT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. LUC...

Mar 20, 2013 Engine 117,936 mi

THE VEHICLE HAD DRIVEN FINE ALL DAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR DIED LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A THE ROAD AT THE STOP SIGN, THE CAR MANAGED TO START AGAIN AND DRIVE ANOTHER COUPLE HUNDRED FEET TO GET IT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. LUC...

Mar 20, 2013 Electrical System 117,936 mi

THE VEHICLE HAD DRIVEN FINE ALL DAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR DIED LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A THE ROAD AT THE STOP SIGN, THE CAR MANAGED TO START AGAIN AND DRIVE ANOTHER COUPLE HUNDRED FEET TO GET IT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. LUC...

Mar 20, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 117,936 mi

THE VEHICLE HAD DRIVEN FINE ALL DAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR DIED LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A THE ROAD AT THE STOP SIGN, THE CAR MANAGED TO START AGAIN AND DRIVE ANOTHER COUPLE HUNDRED FEET TO GET IT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. LUC...

Mar 20, 2013 Engine 117,936 mi

THE VEHICLE HAD DRIVEN FINE ALL DAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR DIED LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A THE ROAD AT THE STOP SIGN, THE CAR MANAGED TO START AGAIN AND DRIVE ANOTHER COUPLE HUNDRED FEET TO GET IT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. LUC...

Mar 20, 2013 Electrical System 117,936 mi

THE VEHICLE HAD DRIVEN FINE ALL DAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR DIED LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A THE ROAD AT THE STOP SIGN, THE CAR MANAGED TO START AGAIN AND DRIVE ANOTHER COUPLE HUNDRED FEET TO GET IT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. LUC...

Mar 17, 2013 Engine 43,300 mi

BOUGHT TDI FROM ED MARTIN HONDA IN INDIANAPOLIS. DROVE THE CAR HOME. 30 MINUTES LATER, CAR WOULD NOT START. STARTER WOULD CRANK, BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT FIRE. STARTED THE NEXT MORNING WITH NO ISSUES. DROVE TO INDIANAPOLIS, ABOUT 40 MILES. 2 HOURS LATER I WENT TO LEAVE, CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER...

Mar 17, 2013 Engine 43,300 mi

BOUGHT TDI FROM ED MARTIN HONDA IN INDIANAPOLIS. DROVE THE CAR HOME. 30 MINUTES LATER, CAR WOULD NOT START. STARTER WOULD CRANK, BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT FIRE. STARTED THE NEXT MORNING WITH NO ISSUES. DROVE TO INDIANAPOLIS, ABOUT 40 MILES. 2 HOURS LATER I WENT TO LEAVE, CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER...

Mar 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 30,000 mi

MY ENGINE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY. I WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN BUT THERE HAS BEEN FREQUENT HESITATION WHEN FINDING GEARS. *TR

Mar 11, 2013 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY ENGINE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY. I WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN BUT THERE HAS BEEN FREQUENT HESITATION WHEN FINDING GEARS. *TR

Mar 11, 2013 Power Train 500 mi

2010 VW JETTA 2.0 TDI CUP EDITION: ENTERING TRAFFIC IN FIRST GEAR, AT ABOUT 4000-4200 RPM, CAR HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE DID NOT DIE. I PUSHED IN CLUTCH AND POWER RETURNED. THIS HAS OCCURRED MONTHLY WITH NO CONSISTENCY SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY 2010. OCCURS WITH A WARM ENGINE. ...

Mar 11, 2013 Engine 500 mi

2010 VW JETTA 2.0 TDI CUP EDITION: ENTERING TRAFFIC IN FIRST GEAR, AT ABOUT 4000-4200 RPM, CAR HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE DID NOT DIE. I PUSHED IN CLUTCH AND POWER RETURNED. THIS HAS OCCURRED MONTHLY WITH NO CONSISTENCY SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY 2010. OCCURS WITH A WARM ENGINE. ...

Mar 11, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 500 mi

2010 VW JETTA 2.0 TDI CUP EDITION: ENTERING TRAFFIC IN FIRST GEAR, AT ABOUT 4000-4200 RPM, CAR HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE DID NOT DIE. I PUSHED IN CLUTCH AND POWER RETURNED. THIS HAS OCCURRED MONTHLY WITH NO CONSISTENCY SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY 2010. OCCURS WITH A WARM ENGINE. ...

Mar 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 30,000 mi

MY ENGINE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY. I WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN BUT THERE HAS BEEN FREQUENT HESITATION WHEN FINDING GEARS. *TR

Mar 11, 2013 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY ENGINE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY. I WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN BUT THERE HAS BEEN FREQUENT HESITATION WHEN FINDING GEARS. *TR

Mar 11, 2013 Power Train 500 mi

2010 VW JETTA 2.0 TDI CUP EDITION: ENTERING TRAFFIC IN FIRST GEAR, AT ABOUT 4000-4200 RPM, CAR HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE DID NOT DIE. I PUSHED IN CLUTCH AND POWER RETURNED. THIS HAS OCCURRED MONTHLY WITH NO CONSISTENCY SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY 2010. OCCURS WITH A WARM ENGINE. ...

Mar 11, 2013 Engine 500 mi

2010 VW JETTA 2.0 TDI CUP EDITION: ENTERING TRAFFIC IN FIRST GEAR, AT ABOUT 4000-4200 RPM, CAR HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE DID NOT DIE. I PUSHED IN CLUTCH AND POWER RETURNED. THIS HAS OCCURRED MONTHLY WITH NO CONSISTENCY SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY 2010. OCCURS WITH A WARM ENGINE. ...

Mar 11, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 500 mi

2010 VW JETTA 2.0 TDI CUP EDITION: ENTERING TRAFFIC IN FIRST GEAR, AT ABOUT 4000-4200 RPM, CAR HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE DID NOT DIE. I PUSHED IN CLUTCH AND POWER RETURNED. THIS HAS OCCURRED MONTHLY WITH NO CONSISTENCY SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY 2010. OCCURS WITH A WARM ENGINE. ...

Mar 7, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 30,043 mi

IDIOT LIGHTS CAME ON, KNOCKING SOUNDS FROM ENGINE, AND CAR STALLED. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER BASICALLY REPLACED ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. APPEARS THAT FUEL PUMP DISINTEGRATED AND SENT METAL CHIPS INTO INJECTORS. CAR SERVICED AT PACIFIC VOLKSWAGEN, HAWTHORNE CALIFORNIA. INVOICE NO. [XXX]. INFORMA...

Mar 7, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 30,043 mi

IDIOT LIGHTS CAME ON, KNOCKING SOUNDS FROM ENGINE, AND CAR STALLED. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER BASICALLY REPLACED ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. APPEARS THAT FUEL PUMP DISINTEGRATED AND SENT METAL CHIPS INTO INJECTORS. CAR SERVICED AT PACIFIC VOLKSWAGEN, HAWTHORNE CALIFORNIA. INVOICE NO. [XXX]. INFORMA...

Mar 4, 2013 Engine 26,195 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE IGNITION IN COLD WEATHER BUT THE ENGINE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ENGINE FROZE AS A RESULT OF ICE ACCUMULATION. THE VE...

Mar 4, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 141,500 mi

FAILURE OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THIS IS A KNOWN WEAK POINT WITH THE VW DIESEL JETTA PRODUCED IN 2009 AND 2010. THEY HAVE MODIFIED THE PUMP THREE TIMES. I WAS TRAVELING ALONG US HIGHWAY 41 IN TAMPA FLORIDA AND THE PUMP FAILED CAUSING ME TO DIE OUT RIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY AROUND 4:00PM. *TR

Mar 4, 2013 Engine 26,195 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE IGNITION IN COLD WEATHER BUT THE ENGINE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ENGINE FROZE AS A RESULT OF ICE ACCUMULATION. THE VE...

Mar 4, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 141,500 mi

FAILURE OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THIS IS A KNOWN WEAK POINT WITH THE VW DIESEL JETTA PRODUCED IN 2009 AND 2010. THEY HAVE MODIFIED THE PUMP THREE TIMES. I WAS TRAVELING ALONG US HIGHWAY 41 IN TAMPA FLORIDA AND THE PUMP FAILED CAUSING ME TO DIE OUT RIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY AROUND 4:00PM. *TR

Mar 2, 2013 Engine 88,036 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY JETTA (DIESEL), THE ENGINE HAS STALLED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME IT HAD STALLED, MY JETTA WAS ONLY 1 MONTH OLD AND I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG AND STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE OCCURRING. THE JETTA STALLED AGAIN OVER THE...

Mar 2, 2013 Engine 88,036 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY JETTA (DIESEL), THE ENGINE HAS STALLED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME IT HAD STALLED, MY JETTA WAS ONLY 1 MONTH OLD AND I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG AND STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE OCCURRING. THE JETTA STALLED AGAIN OVER THE...

Feb 28, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 70,000 mi

CAR STALLED OUT AT THE TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT. ALL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART FAILED. CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. SUBSQUENT TESTED AND DIAGNOSED BY MECHANICS SHOWED FUEL SYSTEM FAILED TO PRESSURIZED. THE MECHANICS SUSPECTED IT MIGHT BE DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION. CHECKED RECEIPT TO VERIFY THA...

Feb 28, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

CAR STALLED OUT AT THE TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT. ALL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART FAILED. CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. SUBSQUENT TESTED AND DIAGNOSED BY MECHANICS SHOWED FUEL SYSTEM FAILED TO PRESSURIZED. THE MECHANICS SUSPECTED IT MIGHT BE DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION. CHECKED RECEIPT TO VERIFY THA...

Feb 28, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 70,000 mi

CAR STALLED OUT AT THE TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT. ALL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART FAILED. CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. SUBSQUENT TESTED AND DIAGNOSED BY MECHANICS SHOWED FUEL SYSTEM FAILED TO PRESSURIZED. THE MECHANICS SUSPECTED IT MIGHT BE DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION. CHECKED RECEIPT TO VERIFY THA...

Feb 28, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

CAR STALLED OUT AT THE TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT. ALL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART FAILED. CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. SUBSQUENT TESTED AND DIAGNOSED BY MECHANICS SHOWED FUEL SYSTEM FAILED TO PRESSURIZED. THE MECHANICS SUSPECTED IT MIGHT BE DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION. CHECKED RECEIPT TO VERIFY THA...

Feb 19, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 84,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE MOTOR DIED. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I FEEL THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DEADLY HAD IT HAPPENED IN FRONT OF A LOADED GASOLINE TANKER TRUCK OR SOMEPLACE WHERE THERE WAS NO BREAKDOWN LANE OR IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE. THIS SHOULD BE...

Feb 19, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 84,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE MOTOR DIED. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I FEEL THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DEADLY HAD IT HAPPENED IN FRONT OF A LOADED GASOLINE TANKER TRUCK OR SOMEPLACE WHERE THERE WAS NO BREAKDOWN LANE OR IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE. THIS SHOULD BE...

Feb 19, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 32,000 mi

CAR FAILED TO START WAS TOWED TO HALLMARK VW WHO INFORMED US THAT IT WAS A HPFP FAILURE. RESEARCH SUGGESTS THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AS NHTSA DOES HAVE AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS ISSUE. AWAITING FUEL SAMPLE FROM ANALYSIS BUT HAVE RECEIPT FROM FUEL IN VEHICLE STATING "DIESEL FUEL". *TR

Feb 19, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 32,000 mi

CAR FAILED TO START WAS TOWED TO HALLMARK VW WHO INFORMED US THAT IT WAS A HPFP FAILURE. RESEARCH SUGGESTS THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AS NHTSA DOES HAVE AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS ISSUE. AWAITING FUEL SAMPLE FROM ANALYSIS BUT HAVE RECEIPT FROM FUEL IN VEHICLE STATING "DIESEL FUEL". *TR

Feb 19, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 84,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE MOTOR DIED. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I FEEL THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DEADLY HAD IT HAPPENED IN FRONT OF A LOADED GASOLINE TANKER TRUCK OR SOMEPLACE WHERE THERE WAS NO BREAKDOWN LANE OR IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE. THIS SHOULD BE...

Feb 19, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 84,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE MOTOR DIED. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I FEEL THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DEADLY HAD IT HAPPENED IN FRONT OF A LOADED GASOLINE TANKER TRUCK OR SOMEPLACE WHERE THERE WAS NO BREAKDOWN LANE OR IN THE HIGH SPEED LANE. THIS SHOULD BE...

Feb 19, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 32,000 mi

CAR FAILED TO START WAS TOWED TO HALLMARK VW WHO INFORMED US THAT IT WAS A HPFP FAILURE. RESEARCH SUGGESTS THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AS NHTSA DOES HAVE AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS ISSUE. AWAITING FUEL SAMPLE FROM ANALYSIS BUT HAVE RECEIPT FROM FUEL IN VEHICLE STATING "DIESEL FUEL". *TR

Feb 19, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 32,000 mi

CAR FAILED TO START WAS TOWED TO HALLMARK VW WHO INFORMED US THAT IT WAS A HPFP FAILURE. RESEARCH SUGGESTS THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AS NHTSA DOES HAVE AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS ISSUE. AWAITING FUEL SAMPLE FROM ANALYSIS BUT HAVE RECEIPT FROM FUEL IN VEHICLE STATING "DIESEL FUEL". *TR

Feb 15, 2013 Engine 49,746 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI COMMON RAIL ENGINE STALLED WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEED SOUTHBOUND ON I-390 BETWEEN GENESEO AND ROCHESTER, NY. WHEN TWO ATTEMPTS TO RESTART CAR AS NORMAL FAILED, IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND REPAIRED BY REPLACING FUEL INJECTORS IN CYLINDERS 2 & 3 ACCORDING TO INJECTOR FAULT CODE ...

Feb 15, 2013 Engine 49,746 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI COMMON RAIL ENGINE STALLED WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEED SOUTHBOUND ON I-390 BETWEEN GENESEO AND ROCHESTER, NY. WHEN TWO ATTEMPTS TO RESTART CAR AS NORMAL FAILED, IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND REPAIRED BY REPLACING FUEL INJECTORS IN CYLINDERS 2 & 3 ACCORDING TO INJECTOR FAULT CODE ...

Feb 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 39,950 mi

ESP ERROR. CAR WOULD NOT START. CONDENSATION IN CHARGE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM CAUSED FAILURE IN ESP SYSTEM AND AIR INTAKE. *TR

Feb 14, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,950 mi

ESP ERROR. CAR WOULD NOT START. CONDENSATION IN CHARGE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM CAUSED FAILURE IN ESP SYSTEM AND AIR INTAKE. *TR

Feb 14, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 39,950 mi

ESP ERROR. CAR WOULD NOT START. CONDENSATION IN CHARGE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM CAUSED FAILURE IN ESP SYSTEM AND AIR INTAKE. *TR

Feb 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 39,950 mi

ESP ERROR. CAR WOULD NOT START. CONDENSATION IN CHARGE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM CAUSED FAILURE IN ESP SYSTEM AND AIR INTAKE. *TR

Feb 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 39,950 mi

ESP ERROR. CAR WOULD NOT START. CONDENSATION IN CHARGE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM CAUSED FAILURE IN ESP SYSTEM AND AIR INTAKE. *TR

Feb 14, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,950 mi

ESP ERROR. CAR WOULD NOT START. CONDENSATION IN CHARGE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM CAUSED FAILURE IN ESP SYSTEM AND AIR INTAKE. *TR

Feb 14, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 39,950 mi

ESP ERROR. CAR WOULD NOT START. CONDENSATION IN CHARGE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM CAUSED FAILURE IN ESP SYSTEM AND AIR INTAKE. *TR

Feb 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 39,950 mi

ESP ERROR. CAR WOULD NOT START. CONDENSATION IN CHARGE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM CAUSED FAILURE IN ESP SYSTEM AND AIR INTAKE. *TR

Feb 13, 2013 Steering 40,000 mi

WHEN AN ENGINE STALL OCCURS, THIS CAR REQUIRES A FULL RESET BEFORE A RESTART CAN BE PERFORMED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN SAID RESET HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. MEANING ' A FULL RESET MEANS THE IGNITION KEY MUST FIRST BE FULLY TURNED OFF. WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND THE KEY IS FULLY TURNE...

Feb 13, 2013 Engine 40,000 mi

WHEN AN ENGINE STALL OCCURS, THIS CAR REQUIRES A FULL RESET BEFORE A RESTART CAN BE PERFORMED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN SAID RESET HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. MEANING ' A FULL RESET MEANS THE IGNITION KEY MUST FIRST BE FULLY TURNED OFF. WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND THE KEY IS FULLY TURNE...

Feb 13, 2013 Power Train 40,000 mi

WHEN AN ENGINE STALL OCCURS, THIS CAR REQUIRES A FULL RESET BEFORE A RESTART CAN BE PERFORMED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN SAID RESET HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. MEANING ' A FULL RESET MEANS THE IGNITION KEY MUST FIRST BE FULLY TURNED OFF. WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND THE KEY IS FULLY TURNE...

Feb 13, 2013 Steering 40,000 mi

WHEN AN ENGINE STALL OCCURS, THIS CAR REQUIRES A FULL RESET BEFORE A RESTART CAN BE PERFORMED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN SAID RESET HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. MEANING ' A FULL RESET MEANS THE IGNITION KEY MUST FIRST BE FULLY TURNED OFF. WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND THE KEY IS FULLY TURNE...

Feb 13, 2013 Engine 40,000 mi

WHEN AN ENGINE STALL OCCURS, THIS CAR REQUIRES A FULL RESET BEFORE A RESTART CAN BE PERFORMED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN SAID RESET HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. MEANING ' A FULL RESET MEANS THE IGNITION KEY MUST FIRST BE FULLY TURNED OFF. WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND THE KEY IS FULLY TURNE...

Feb 13, 2013 Power Train 40,000 mi

WHEN AN ENGINE STALL OCCURS, THIS CAR REQUIRES A FULL RESET BEFORE A RESTART CAN BE PERFORMED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN SAID RESET HAPPENS WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. MEANING ' A FULL RESET MEANS THE IGNITION KEY MUST FIRST BE FULLY TURNED OFF. WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND THE KEY IS FULLY TURNE...

Feb 8, 2013 Electrical System 60,000 mi

VW JETTA TDI PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2009 IN SAVANNAH, GA. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HAS HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW BUMPING OFF THE TOP WHEN WE ATTEMPT TO CLOSE IT. IT THEN RETRACTS TO FULLY OPEN. THE MAIN PROBLEM CURRENTLY IS THE DOOR LOCK ON THE SAME DOOR. IT WILL NOT LOCK UNDER ANY...

Feb 8, 2013 Electrical System 60,000 mi

VW JETTA TDI PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2009 IN SAVANNAH, GA. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR HAS HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW BUMPING OFF THE TOP WHEN WE ATTEMPT TO CLOSE IT. IT THEN RETRACTS TO FULLY OPEN. THE MAIN PROBLEM CURRENTLY IS THE DOOR LOCK ON THE SAME DOOR. IT WILL NOT LOCK UNDER ANY...

Feb 7, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 46,243 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH NEAR MY HOME GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. STOPPED CAR. THEN RESTARTED AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STAYED ON. SHORTLY THEREAFTER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE THE SHORT DISTANCE HOME AND NOTICED SEVERE LOSS OF POWER. DID NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND AT FIRST OPPORTUNI...

Feb 7, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 46,243 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH NEAR MY HOME GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. STOPPED CAR. THEN RESTARTED AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STAYED ON. SHORTLY THEREAFTER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE THE SHORT DISTANCE HOME AND NOTICED SEVERE LOSS OF POWER. DID NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND AT FIRST OPPORTUNI...

Feb 7, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 46,243 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH NEAR MY HOME GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. STOPPED CAR. THEN RESTARTED AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STAYED ON. SHORTLY THEREAFTER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE THE SHORT DISTANCE HOME AND NOTICED SEVERE LOSS OF POWER. DID NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND AT FIRST OPPORTUNI...

Feb 7, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 46,243 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH NEAR MY HOME GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. STOPPED CAR. THEN RESTARTED AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STAYED ON. SHORTLY THEREAFTER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE THE SHORT DISTANCE HOME AND NOTICED SEVERE LOSS OF POWER. DID NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND AT FIRST OPPORTUNI...

Jan 23, 2013 Electrical System 59,500 mi

I WAS TRAVELING UP A MOUNTAIN ROAD WHEN MY CAR DECIDED TO TURN OFF. I HAD TO COAST ACROSS INCOMING TRAFFIC TO THE TURNOUT. I WAITED HERE UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR STARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE EN...

Jan 23, 2013 Electrical System 59,500 mi

I WAS TRAVELING UP A MOUNTAIN ROAD WHEN MY CAR DECIDED TO TURN OFF. I HAD TO COAST ACROSS INCOMING TRAFFIC TO THE TURNOUT. I WAITED HERE UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR STARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE EN...

Jan 18, 2013 Seat Belts 46,000 mi

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RELEASE THEY ARE FULLY RETRACTED AND WILL NOT RELEASE TO ALLOW SOMEONE TO WEAR THEM. AFTER SOME RESEARCH ONLINE I FOUND THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON OCCURRENCE, APPEARS TO BE DEFECTIVE ENGINEERING AS THEY WILL RETRACT PAST THE NORMAL STOP POINT AND ARE THEN UNABLE TO RELEASE. ...

Jan 18, 2013 Seat Belts 46,000 mi

VEHICLE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RELEASE THEY ARE FULLY RETRACTED AND WILL NOT RELEASE TO ALLOW SOMEONE TO WEAR THEM. AFTER SOME RESEARCH ONLINE I FOUND THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON OCCURRENCE, APPEARS TO BE DEFECTIVE ENGINEERING AS THEY WILL RETRACT PAST THE NORMAL STOP POINT AND ARE THEN UNABLE TO RELEASE. ...

Jan 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 60,050 mi

ON FRIDAY JAN. 11, 2013, THE VEHICLE (2010 VW JETTA TDI) IN QUESTION WAS TRAVELING ON AN EXPRESSWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE WARNINGS TURNED ON THE VEHICLE DISPLAY AND SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDL...

Jan 14, 2013 Engine 60,050 mi

ON FRIDAY JAN. 11, 2013, THE VEHICLE (2010 VW JETTA TDI) IN QUESTION WAS TRAVELING ON AN EXPRESSWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE WARNINGS TURNED ON THE VEHICLE DISPLAY AND SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDL...

Jan 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 34,511 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS VALET PARKED. THE VALET ATTENDANT REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AS SHE WAS DRIVING IT UP THE RAMP OUT OF THE PARKING GARAGE. SHE ALSO REPORTED A KNOCKING SOUND AND THAT THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WAS ON. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, I WAS UNABLE TO START IT. I HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Jan 14, 2013 Engine 34,511 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS VALET PARKED. THE VALET ATTENDANT REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AS SHE WAS DRIVING IT UP THE RAMP OUT OF THE PARKING GARAGE. SHE ALSO REPORTED A KNOCKING SOUND AND THAT THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WAS ON. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, I WAS UNABLE TO START IT. I HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Jan 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 34,511 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS VALET PARKED. THE VALET ATTENDANT REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AS SHE WAS DRIVING IT UP THE RAMP OUT OF THE PARKING GARAGE. SHE ALSO REPORTED A KNOCKING SOUND AND THAT THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WAS ON. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, I WAS UNABLE TO START IT. I HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Jan 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 60,050 mi

ON FRIDAY JAN. 11, 2013, THE VEHICLE (2010 VW JETTA TDI) IN QUESTION WAS TRAVELING ON AN EXPRESSWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE WARNINGS TURNED ON THE VEHICLE DISPLAY AND SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDL...

Jan 14, 2013 Engine 60,050 mi

ON FRIDAY JAN. 11, 2013, THE VEHICLE (2010 VW JETTA TDI) IN QUESTION WAS TRAVELING ON AN EXPRESSWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE WARNINGS TURNED ON THE VEHICLE DISPLAY AND SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDL...

Jan 14, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 34,511 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS VALET PARKED. THE VALET ATTENDANT REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AS SHE WAS DRIVING IT UP THE RAMP OUT OF THE PARKING GARAGE. SHE ALSO REPORTED A KNOCKING SOUND AND THAT THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WAS ON. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, I WAS UNABLE TO START IT. I HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Jan 14, 2013 Engine 34,511 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS VALET PARKED. THE VALET ATTENDANT REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AS SHE WAS DRIVING IT UP THE RAMP OUT OF THE PARKING GARAGE. SHE ALSO REPORTED A KNOCKING SOUND AND THAT THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WAS ON. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, I WAS UNABLE TO START IT. I HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Jan 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 34,511 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS VALET PARKED. THE VALET ATTENDANT REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AS SHE WAS DRIVING IT UP THE RAMP OUT OF THE PARKING GARAGE. SHE ALSO REPORTED A KNOCKING SOUND AND THAT THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT WAS ON. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, I WAS UNABLE TO START IT. I HAD THE VEHICLE TO...

Jan 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES. THE VEH...

Jan 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES. THE VEH...

Jan 7, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALL OF THE OTHER DOOR LOCKS BECAME DEFECTIVE OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS NEEDED TO...

Jan 7, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALL OF THE OTHER DOOR LOCKS BECAME DEFECTIVE OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS NEEDED TO...

Dec 25, 2012 Seat Belts 51,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTIONED FOR THE REAR MIDDLE AS WELL AS REAR DOOR SEAT. THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LOOSEN UP IE IT WAS TAUT AND THE DOOR SIDE SEAT WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND I HAD TO PAY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO REMOVE AND ...

Dec 25, 2012 Seat Belts 51,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTIONED FOR THE REAR MIDDLE AS WELL AS REAR DOOR SEAT. THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LOOSEN UP IE IT WAS TAUT AND THE DOOR SIDE SEAT WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND I HAD TO PAY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO REMOVE AND ...

Dec 23, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 44,200 mi

ENGINE SPUTTERED AND QUIT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NORMAL SPEED. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP SAFELY DUE TO PROXIMITY OF EXIT RAMP. WOULD NOT RESTART. VEHICLE TOWED TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CLAIMED FUEL CONTAMINATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. REPAI...

Dec 23, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 44,200 mi

ENGINE SPUTTERED AND QUIT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NORMAL SPEED. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP SAFELY DUE TO PROXIMITY OF EXIT RAMP. WOULD NOT RESTART. VEHICLE TOWED TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CLAIMED FUEL CONTAMINATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. REPAI...

Dec 23, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 44,200 mi

ENGINE SPUTTERED AND QUIT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NORMAL SPEED. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP SAFELY DUE TO PROXIMITY OF EXIT RAMP. WOULD NOT RESTART. VEHICLE TOWED TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CLAIMED FUEL CONTAMINATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. REPAI...

Dec 23, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 44,200 mi

ENGINE SPUTTERED AND QUIT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NORMAL SPEED. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP SAFELY DUE TO PROXIMITY OF EXIT RAMP. WOULD NOT RESTART. VEHICLE TOWED TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CLAIMED FUEL CONTAMINATION, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. REPAI...

Dec 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

THE CAR ABRUPTLY DECELERATED FROM 65 TO 35 MPH ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AS THE ENGINE WENT INTO 'LIMP MODE'. THE SUDDEN DECELERATION CAUSED SWERVING AND I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE CURB IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE COIL/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND CAR HESITATED AS IT DROVE. THIS IS THE THIRD I...

Dec 18, 2012 Engine 55,000 mi

THE CAR ABRUPTLY DECELERATED FROM 65 TO 35 MPH ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AS THE ENGINE WENT INTO 'LIMP MODE'. THE SUDDEN DECELERATION CAUSED SWERVING AND I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE CURB IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE COIL/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND CAR HESITATED AS IT DROVE. THIS IS THE THIRD I...

Dec 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

THE CAR ABRUPTLY DECELERATED FROM 65 TO 35 MPH ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AS THE ENGINE WENT INTO 'LIMP MODE'. THE SUDDEN DECELERATION CAUSED SWERVING AND I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE CURB IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE COIL/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND CAR HESITATED AS IT DROVE. THIS IS THE THIRD I...

Dec 18, 2012 Engine 55,000 mi

THE CAR ABRUPTLY DECELERATED FROM 65 TO 35 MPH ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AS THE ENGINE WENT INTO 'LIMP MODE'. THE SUDDEN DECELERATION CAUSED SWERVING AND I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE CURB IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE COIL/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND CAR HESITATED AS IT DROVE. THIS IS THE THIRD I...

Dec 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING ABOUT 55 MILES AN HOUR WITH FULL TRAFFIC AND MY JETTA SPUTTERED AND BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED-QUICKLY, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BY PRESSING GAS PEDAL BUT NOTHING HAPPENED AND I LUCKILY COASTED INTO STORE PARKING LOT. I TRIED TO RESTART IT BUT IT WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD IT ...

Dec 13, 2012 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING ABOUT 55 MILES AN HOUR WITH FULL TRAFFIC AND MY JETTA SPUTTERED AND BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED-QUICKLY, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BY PRESSING GAS PEDAL BUT NOTHING HAPPENED AND I LUCKILY COASTED INTO STORE PARKING LOT. I TRIED TO RESTART IT BUT IT WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD IT ...

Dec 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING ABOUT 55 MILES AN HOUR WITH FULL TRAFFIC AND MY JETTA SPUTTERED AND BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED-QUICKLY, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BY PRESSING GAS PEDAL BUT NOTHING HAPPENED AND I LUCKILY COASTED INTO STORE PARKING LOT. I TRIED TO RESTART IT BUT IT WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD IT ...

Dec 13, 2012 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DOING ABOUT 55 MILES AN HOUR WITH FULL TRAFFIC AND MY JETTA SPUTTERED AND BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED-QUICKLY, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BY PRESSING GAS PEDAL BUT NOTHING HAPPENED AND I LUCKILY COASTED INTO STORE PARKING LOT. I TRIED TO RESTART IT BUT IT WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD IT ...

Dec 7, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO RETRIEVE A CHILD FROM THE REAR SEAT, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER REAR DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE CHILD BY ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT AND CLIMBING TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ...

Dec 7, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO RETRIEVE A CHILD FROM THE REAR SEAT, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER REAR DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE CHILD BY ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT AND CLIMBING TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ...

Dec 4, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 41,000 mi

HAPPENED LAST NIGHT, WITH MY 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, AND WIFE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY! CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND FUEL INJECTOR/GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING, CAR SHUTDOWN, BUT FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE BUT STILL NEXT TO FREEWAY ON/OFF RAMP. CAR WOULD CRANK OVER BUT NOT START. CALLE...

Dec 4, 2012 Engine 41,000 mi

HAPPENED LAST NIGHT, WITH MY 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, AND WIFE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY! CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND FUEL INJECTOR/GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING, CAR SHUTDOWN, BUT FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE BUT STILL NEXT TO FREEWAY ON/OFF RAMP. CAR WOULD CRANK OVER BUT NOT START. CALLE...

Dec 4, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 41,000 mi

HAPPENED LAST NIGHT, WITH MY 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, AND WIFE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY! CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND FUEL INJECTOR/GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING, CAR SHUTDOWN, BUT FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE BUT STILL NEXT TO FREEWAY ON/OFF RAMP. CAR WOULD CRANK OVER BUT NOT START. CALLE...

Dec 4, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 41,000 mi

HAPPENED LAST NIGHT, WITH MY 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, AND WIFE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY! CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND FUEL INJECTOR/GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING, CAR SHUTDOWN, BUT FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE BUT STILL NEXT TO FREEWAY ON/OFF RAMP. CAR WOULD CRANK OVER BUT NOT START. CALLE...

Dec 4, 2012 Engine 41,000 mi

HAPPENED LAST NIGHT, WITH MY 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, AND WIFE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY! CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND FUEL INJECTOR/GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING, CAR SHUTDOWN, BUT FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE BUT STILL NEXT TO FREEWAY ON/OFF RAMP. CAR WOULD CRANK OVER BUT NOT START. CALLE...

Dec 4, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 41,000 mi

HAPPENED LAST NIGHT, WITH MY 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, AND WIFE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY! CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND FUEL INJECTOR/GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING, CAR SHUTDOWN, BUT FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE BUT STILL NEXT TO FREEWAY ON/OFF RAMP. CAR WOULD CRANK OVER BUT NOT START. CALLE...

Dec 3, 2012 Electrical System Fire 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AS IT RESUMED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECT...

Dec 3, 2012 Power Train Fire 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AS IT RESUMED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECT...

Dec 3, 2012 Electrical System Fire 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AS IT RESUMED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECT...

Dec 3, 2012 Power Train Fire 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AS IT RESUMED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECT...

Nov 28, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 26,532 mi

THE CAR'S ENGINE STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING ON I-80 ON THE WAY TO WORK IN THE MORNING. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND HAD TO USE HAZARD SIGNALS TO PULL THE CAR TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER DURING BUSY COMMUTE TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WERE ON DURIN...

Nov 28, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 26,532 mi

THE CAR'S ENGINE STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING ON I-80 ON THE WAY TO WORK IN THE MORNING. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND HAD TO USE HAZARD SIGNALS TO PULL THE CAR TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER DURING BUSY COMMUTE TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WERE ON DURIN...

Nov 28, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 26,532 mi

THE CAR'S ENGINE STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING ON I-80 ON THE WAY TO WORK IN THE MORNING. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND HAD TO USE HAZARD SIGNALS TO PULL THE CAR TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER DURING BUSY COMMUTE TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WERE ON DURIN...

Nov 28, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 26,532 mi

THE CAR'S ENGINE STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING ON I-80 ON THE WAY TO WORK IN THE MORNING. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE AND HAD TO USE HAZARD SIGNALS TO PULL THE CAR TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER DURING BUSY COMMUTE TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WERE ON DURIN...

Nov 24, 2012 Tires

MY 2010 VW TDI SPORTWAGON EATS UP THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES, VERY QUICKLY. I JUST PURCHASED MY FIFTH SET OF TIRES FOR A CAR WITH LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED THREE TIMES, AND IT CONTINUALLY SHOWS TO BE WITHIN SPECS. THE FIRST TWO TIMES, I HAD A VW DEALERSHIP CHECK TH...

Nov 24, 2012 Suspension

MY 2010 VW TDI SPORTWAGON EATS UP THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES, VERY QUICKLY. I JUST PURCHASED MY FIFTH SET OF TIRES FOR A CAR WITH LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED THREE TIMES, AND IT CONTINUALLY SHOWS TO BE WITHIN SPECS. THE FIRST TWO TIMES, I HAD A VW DEALERSHIP CHECK TH...

Nov 24, 2012 Tires

MY 2010 VW TDI SPORTWAGON EATS UP THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES, VERY QUICKLY. I JUST PURCHASED MY FIFTH SET OF TIRES FOR A CAR WITH LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED THREE TIMES, AND IT CONTINUALLY SHOWS TO BE WITHIN SPECS. THE FIRST TWO TIMES, I HAD A VW DEALERSHIP CHECK TH...

Nov 24, 2012 Suspension

MY 2010 VW TDI SPORTWAGON EATS UP THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES, VERY QUICKLY. I JUST PURCHASED MY FIFTH SET OF TIRES FOR A CAR WITH LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED THREE TIMES, AND IT CONTINUALLY SHOWS TO BE WITHIN SPECS. THE FIRST TWO TIMES, I HAD A VW DEALERSHIP CHECK TH...

Nov 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting 49,800 mi

ON MONDAY, 11-19, AFTER WORK I NOTICED THAT THE BULB INDICATOR LIGHT WAS IN ON THE DASHBOARD. I GOT OUT AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR TO SEE WHAT WENT OUT AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. AFTER GETTING BACK IN I SAW THAT THE LIGHT WAS OFF. THE NEXT DAY WHEN MY HUSBAND GOT IN THE CAR THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPEN...

Nov 23, 2012 Electrical System 49,800 mi

ON MONDAY, 11-19, AFTER WORK I NOTICED THAT THE BULB INDICATOR LIGHT WAS IN ON THE DASHBOARD. I GOT OUT AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR TO SEE WHAT WENT OUT AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. AFTER GETTING BACK IN I SAW THAT THE LIGHT WAS OFF. THE NEXT DAY WHEN MY HUSBAND GOT IN THE CAR THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPEN...

Nov 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting 49,800 mi

ON MONDAY, 11-19, AFTER WORK I NOTICED THAT THE BULB INDICATOR LIGHT WAS IN ON THE DASHBOARD. I GOT OUT AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR TO SEE WHAT WENT OUT AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. AFTER GETTING BACK IN I SAW THAT THE LIGHT WAS OFF. THE NEXT DAY WHEN MY HUSBAND GOT IN THE CAR THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPEN...

Nov 23, 2012 Electrical System 49,800 mi

ON MONDAY, 11-19, AFTER WORK I NOTICED THAT THE BULB INDICATOR LIGHT WAS IN ON THE DASHBOARD. I GOT OUT AND WALKED AROUND THE CAR TO SEE WHAT WENT OUT AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. AFTER GETTING BACK IN I SAW THAT THE LIGHT WAS OFF. THE NEXT DAY WHEN MY HUSBAND GOT IN THE CAR THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPEN...

Nov 15, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 72,010 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN GOT THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT INTERMITTENT FLASH STARTING ON 72K MILES. IN THE COLD MORNING I COULD DRIVE 10-15 MINUTES WITHOUT ISSUE. HOWEVER, ONCE THE GLOW PLUG IS ON, IT COULD NOT EXCEED 40MPH. HERE'S THE DIAGNOSTIC FROM THE DEALERSHIP: 72017 CONFIRM MILE ON, GLOW PLUG L...

Nov 15, 2012 Engine 72,010 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN GOT THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT INTERMITTENT FLASH STARTING ON 72K MILES. IN THE COLD MORNING I COULD DRIVE 10-15 MINUTES WITHOUT ISSUE. HOWEVER, ONCE THE GLOW PLUG IS ON, IT COULD NOT EXCEED 40MPH. HERE'S THE DIAGNOSTIC FROM THE DEALERSHIP: 72017 CONFIRM MILE ON, GLOW PLUG L...

Nov 15, 2012 Power Train 72,010 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN GOT THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT INTERMITTENT FLASH STARTING ON 72K MILES. IN THE COLD MORNING I COULD DRIVE 10-15 MINUTES WITHOUT ISSUE. HOWEVER, ONCE THE GLOW PLUG IS ON, IT COULD NOT EXCEED 40MPH. HERE'S THE DIAGNOSTIC FROM THE DEALERSHIP: 72017 CONFIRM MILE ON, GLOW PLUG L...

Nov 15, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 72,010 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN GOT THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT INTERMITTENT FLASH STARTING ON 72K MILES. IN THE COLD MORNING I COULD DRIVE 10-15 MINUTES WITHOUT ISSUE. HOWEVER, ONCE THE GLOW PLUG IS ON, IT COULD NOT EXCEED 40MPH. HERE'S THE DIAGNOSTIC FROM THE DEALERSHIP: 72017 CONFIRM MILE ON, GLOW PLUG L...

Nov 15, 2012 Engine 72,010 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN GOT THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT INTERMITTENT FLASH STARTING ON 72K MILES. IN THE COLD MORNING I COULD DRIVE 10-15 MINUTES WITHOUT ISSUE. HOWEVER, ONCE THE GLOW PLUG IS ON, IT COULD NOT EXCEED 40MPH. HERE'S THE DIAGNOSTIC FROM THE DEALERSHIP: 72017 CONFIRM MILE ON, GLOW PLUG L...

Nov 15, 2012 Power Train 72,010 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN GOT THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT INTERMITTENT FLASH STARTING ON 72K MILES. IN THE COLD MORNING I COULD DRIVE 10-15 MINUTES WITHOUT ISSUE. HOWEVER, ONCE THE GLOW PLUG IS ON, IT COULD NOT EXCEED 40MPH. HERE'S THE DIAGNOSTIC FROM THE DEALERSHIP: 72017 CONFIRM MILE ON, GLOW PLUG L...

Nov 10, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 59,500 mi

FOUR FAILURES IN FOUR MONTHS.THIS IS A REPEAT FAILURE WITH MY DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM. I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED THE FIRST TWO OCCURRENCES ON THIS SITE. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA HAS NOW REPLACED MY ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE TANK. THIS WAS ONLY AFTER REPEATED REQUESTS AFTER FOUR TIMES TO DEALER FOR SERVI...

Nov 10, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 59,500 mi

FOUR FAILURES IN FOUR MONTHS.THIS IS A REPEAT FAILURE WITH MY DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM. I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED THE FIRST TWO OCCURRENCES ON THIS SITE. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA HAS NOW REPLACED MY ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE TANK. THIS WAS ONLY AFTER REPEATED REQUESTS AFTER FOUR TIMES TO DEALER FOR SERVI...

Nov 10, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 59,500 mi

FOUR FAILURES IN FOUR MONTHS.THIS IS A REPEAT FAILURE WITH MY DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM. I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED THE FIRST TWO OCCURRENCES ON THIS SITE. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA HAS NOW REPLACED MY ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE TANK. THIS WAS ONLY AFTER REPEATED REQUESTS AFTER FOUR TIMES TO DEALER FOR SERVI...

Nov 10, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 59,500 mi

FOUR FAILURES IN FOUR MONTHS.THIS IS A REPEAT FAILURE WITH MY DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM. I PREVIOUSLY REPORTED THE FIRST TWO OCCURRENCES ON THIS SITE. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA HAS NOW REPLACED MY ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE TANK. THIS WAS ONLY AFTER REPEATED REQUESTS AFTER FOUR TIMES TO DEALER FOR SERVI...

Nov 8, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,770 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME LIT ON DASH AND SAID "SERVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY." ENGINE THEN LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE (DANGEROUS). WHEN RE-CRANKED, ENGINE WAS SLUGGISH AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 40MPH. VW SERVICE SAID IT WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP. *TR

Nov 8, 2012 Engine 26,770 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME LIT ON DASH AND SAID "SERVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY." ENGINE THEN LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE (DANGEROUS). WHEN RE-CRANKED, ENGINE WAS SLUGGISH AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 40MPH. VW SERVICE SAID IT WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP. *TR

Nov 8, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,770 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME LIT ON DASH AND SAID "SERVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY." ENGINE THEN LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE (DANGEROUS). WHEN RE-CRANKED, ENGINE WAS SLUGGISH AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 40MPH. VW SERVICE SAID IT WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP. *TR

Nov 8, 2012 Engine 26,770 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME LIT ON DASH AND SAID "SERVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY." ENGINE THEN LOST POWER ON INTERSTATE (DANGEROUS). WHEN RE-CRANKED, ENGINE WAS SLUGGISH AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 40MPH. VW SERVICE SAID IT WAS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP. *TR

Oct 31, 2012 Structure 41,000 mi

THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR LATCH STOPPED LOCKING WHEN THE MASTER DOOR LOCK IS PUSHED OR THE KEYLESS IS PRESSED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE MY CHILDREN SIT IN THE BACK AND THERE IS NOT AN ACCESSIBLE MANUAL BUTTON TO LOCK THE DOOR WITH. MY CAR IS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD! WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY ...

Oct 31, 2012 Structure 41,000 mi

THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR LATCH STOPPED LOCKING WHEN THE MASTER DOOR LOCK IS PUSHED OR THE KEYLESS IS PRESSED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE MY CHILDREN SIT IN THE BACK AND THERE IS NOT AN ACCESSIBLE MANUAL BUTTON TO LOCK THE DOOR WITH. MY CAR IS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD! WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY ...

Oct 26, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY IN OAKLAND, CA, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON, MY CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, AND AS SOON AS I EXITED THE FREEWAY THE CAR STALLED AND STOPPED ALTOGETHER, AND WOULD NOT RESTART. I WAS TOWED TO THE OAKLAND VW DEALERSHIP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD ...

Oct 26, 2012 Engine 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY IN OAKLAND, CA, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON, MY CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, AND AS SOON AS I EXITED THE FREEWAY THE CAR STALLED AND STOPPED ALTOGETHER, AND WOULD NOT RESTART. I WAS TOWED TO THE OAKLAND VW DEALERSHIP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD ...

Oct 26, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY IN OAKLAND, CA, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON, MY CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, AND AS SOON AS I EXITED THE FREEWAY THE CAR STALLED AND STOPPED ALTOGETHER, AND WOULD NOT RESTART. I WAS TOWED TO THE OAKLAND VW DEALERSHIP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD ...

Oct 26, 2012 Engine 32,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY IN OAKLAND, CA, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON, MY CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, AND AS SOON AS I EXITED THE FREEWAY THE CAR STALLED AND STOPPED ALTOGETHER, AND WOULD NOT RESTART. I WAS TOWED TO THE OAKLAND VW DEALERSHIP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD ...

Oct 18, 2012 Equipment

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A FAULTY GPS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ENTERED HIS DESTINATION ON THE GPS, HE RECEIVED AN ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THE DESTINATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. VOLKSWAGEN SENT THE CONSUMER A $250 VOUCHER FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE. HOWEVER, THE UPDATE DID NOT RE...

Oct 18, 2012 Equipment

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A FAULTY GPS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ENTERED HIS DESTINATION ON THE GPS, HE RECEIVED AN ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THE DESTINATION WAS NOT POSSIBLE. VOLKSWAGEN SENT THE CONSUMER A $250 VOUCHER FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE. HOWEVER, THE UPDATE DID NOT RE...

Oct 15, 2012 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 38,000 mi

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT THE 40,000 MILE INTERVAL. METAL FLAKES WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL FILTER. I WAS TOLD OF YOUR INVESTIGATION OF THE HPFP PROBLEMS THAT THIS MODEL HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATING. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOU IN CASE THIS FUEL PUMP FAILS. I UNDERSTAND THAT VW HAS BEEN R...

Oct 15, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 38,000 mi

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT THE 40,000 MILE INTERVAL. METAL FLAKES WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL FILTER. I WAS TOLD OF YOUR INVESTIGATION OF THE HPFP PROBLEMS THAT THIS MODEL HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATING. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOU IN CASE THIS FUEL PUMP FAILS. I UNDERSTAND THAT VW HAS BEEN R...

Oct 15, 2012 Engine 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT/AROUND SPEED LIMIT, I NOTICED THE RPMS JUMPING AND COULD FEEL THE CAR JERKING, AS IF SOME KIND OF ACCELERATION/DECELERATION WAS HAPPENING. I ALSO NOTICE RPMS JUMP 50 UP/DOWN WHILE IDLING. THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING DOWN HILLS ON CR...

Oct 15, 2012 Power Train 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT/AROUND SPEED LIMIT, I NOTICED THE RPMS JUMPING AND COULD FEEL THE CAR JERKING, AS IF SOME KIND OF ACCELERATION/DECELERATION WAS HAPPENING. I ALSO NOTICE RPMS JUMP 50 UP/DOWN WHILE IDLING. THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING DOWN HILLS ON CR...

Oct 15, 2012 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 38,000 mi

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT THE 40,000 MILE INTERVAL. METAL FLAKES WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL FILTER. I WAS TOLD OF YOUR INVESTIGATION OF THE HPFP PROBLEMS THAT THIS MODEL HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATING. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOU IN CASE THIS FUEL PUMP FAILS. I UNDERSTAND THAT VW HAS BEEN R...

Oct 15, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 38,000 mi

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT THE 40,000 MILE INTERVAL. METAL FLAKES WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL FILTER. I WAS TOLD OF YOUR INVESTIGATION OF THE HPFP PROBLEMS THAT THIS MODEL HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATING. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOU IN CASE THIS FUEL PUMP FAILS. I UNDERSTAND THAT VW HAS BEEN R...

Oct 15, 2012 Engine 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT/AROUND SPEED LIMIT, I NOTICED THE RPMS JUMPING AND COULD FEEL THE CAR JERKING, AS IF SOME KIND OF ACCELERATION/DECELERATION WAS HAPPENING. I ALSO NOTICE RPMS JUMP 50 UP/DOWN WHILE IDLING. THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING DOWN HILLS ON CR...

Oct 15, 2012 Power Train 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT/AROUND SPEED LIMIT, I NOTICED THE RPMS JUMPING AND COULD FEEL THE CAR JERKING, AS IF SOME KIND OF ACCELERATION/DECELERATION WAS HAPPENING. I ALSO NOTICE RPMS JUMP 50 UP/DOWN WHILE IDLING. THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING DOWN HILLS ON CR...

Oct 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 66,253 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO A VW DEALER. THE VW DEALER TOLD ME THE PUMP DISINTEGRATED AND SENT METAL FINES THROUGH THE FUEL RAIL CLOGGING THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE DEALER CLAIMS IT WAS DUE TO THE DIESEL FUEL BEING CONTAMINATED. I HAVE DOCUMENTAT...

Oct 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 66,253 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO A VW DEALER. THE VW DEALER TOLD ME THE PUMP DISINTEGRATED AND SENT METAL FINES THROUGH THE FUEL RAIL CLOGGING THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE DEALER CLAIMS IT WAS DUE TO THE DIESEL FUEL BEING CONTAMINATED. I HAVE DOCUMENTAT...

Sep 29, 2012 Air Bags 56,000 mi

THE SEAL BETWEEN THE CONNECTORS AND THE DRAIN HOSE FOR THE SUNROOF DRAINS LEAK (THREE OF FOUR CONNECTORS), ALLOWING WATER TO RUN DOWN THE BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE A-PILLARS. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRBAG AND ITS ASSOCIATED MOUNTS/WIRING AND HARNESS GETTING SOAKED. THE WATER CONTINUED DOWN THE ...

Sep 29, 2012 Electrical System 56,000 mi

THE SEAL BETWEEN THE CONNECTORS AND THE DRAIN HOSE FOR THE SUNROOF DRAINS LEAK (THREE OF FOUR CONNECTORS), ALLOWING WATER TO RUN DOWN THE BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE A-PILLARS. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRBAG AND ITS ASSOCIATED MOUNTS/WIRING AND HARNESS GETTING SOAKED. THE WATER CONTINUED DOWN THE ...

Sep 29, 2012 Structure 56,000 mi

THE SEAL BETWEEN THE CONNECTORS AND THE DRAIN HOSE FOR THE SUNROOF DRAINS LEAK (THREE OF FOUR CONNECTORS), ALLOWING WATER TO RUN DOWN THE BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE A-PILLARS. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRBAG AND ITS ASSOCIATED MOUNTS/WIRING AND HARNESS GETTING SOAKED. THE WATER CONTINUED DOWN THE ...

Sep 29, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 8,000 mi

VEHICLE REGULARLY EXPERIENCES LOSS OF PROPULSION AFTER CRESTING HILLS. VARYING PRESSURE ON THE THROTTLE PEDAL PRODUCES NO CHANGE. INCIDENTS LAST APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL OPERATION RETURNS. DOES NOT STALL. *TR

Sep 29, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 8,000 mi

VEHICLE REGULARLY EXPERIENCES LOSS OF PROPULSION AFTER CRESTING HILLS. VARYING PRESSURE ON THE THROTTLE PEDAL PRODUCES NO CHANGE. INCIDENTS LAST APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL OPERATION RETURNS. DOES NOT STALL. *TR

Sep 29, 2012 Air Bags 56,000 mi

THE SEAL BETWEEN THE CONNECTORS AND THE DRAIN HOSE FOR THE SUNROOF DRAINS LEAK (THREE OF FOUR CONNECTORS), ALLOWING WATER TO RUN DOWN THE BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE A-PILLARS. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRBAG AND ITS ASSOCIATED MOUNTS/WIRING AND HARNESS GETTING SOAKED. THE WATER CONTINUED DOWN THE ...

Sep 29, 2012 Electrical System 56,000 mi

THE SEAL BETWEEN THE CONNECTORS AND THE DRAIN HOSE FOR THE SUNROOF DRAINS LEAK (THREE OF FOUR CONNECTORS), ALLOWING WATER TO RUN DOWN THE BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE A-PILLARS. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRBAG AND ITS ASSOCIATED MOUNTS/WIRING AND HARNESS GETTING SOAKED. THE WATER CONTINUED DOWN THE ...

Sep 29, 2012 Structure 56,000 mi

THE SEAL BETWEEN THE CONNECTORS AND THE DRAIN HOSE FOR THE SUNROOF DRAINS LEAK (THREE OF FOUR CONNECTORS), ALLOWING WATER TO RUN DOWN THE BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE A-PILLARS. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRBAG AND ITS ASSOCIATED MOUNTS/WIRING AND HARNESS GETTING SOAKED. THE WATER CONTINUED DOWN THE ...

Sep 29, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 8,000 mi

VEHICLE REGULARLY EXPERIENCES LOSS OF PROPULSION AFTER CRESTING HILLS. VARYING PRESSURE ON THE THROTTLE PEDAL PRODUCES NO CHANGE. INCIDENTS LAST APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL OPERATION RETURNS. DOES NOT STALL. *TR

Sep 29, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 8,000 mi

VEHICLE REGULARLY EXPERIENCES LOSS OF PROPULSION AFTER CRESTING HILLS. VARYING PRESSURE ON THE THROTTLE PEDAL PRODUCES NO CHANGE. INCIDENTS LAST APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL OPERATION RETURNS. DOES NOT STALL. *TR

Sep 21, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 48,169 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND EXPERIENCED AN EXTREME LOSS OF POWER AND FLASHING YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULDN'T RESTART ON MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO SAYS IT NEEDS THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACED, DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL D...

Sep 21, 2012 Power Train 48,169 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND EXPERIENCED AN EXTREME LOSS OF POWER AND FLASHING YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULDN'T RESTART ON MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO SAYS IT NEEDS THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACED, DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL D...

Sep 21, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 48,169 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND EXPERIENCED AN EXTREME LOSS OF POWER AND FLASHING YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULDN'T RESTART ON MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO SAYS IT NEEDS THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACED, DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL D...

Sep 21, 2012 Power Train 48,169 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND EXPERIENCED AN EXTREME LOSS OF POWER AND FLASHING YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULDN'T RESTART ON MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO SAYS IT NEEDS THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACED, DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL D...

Sep 17, 2012 Air Bags Crash 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING 40 MPH CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SPUN UNCONTROLLABLY AND WAS TURNED AROUND WHERE THE SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTAC...

Sep 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 37,610 mi

STOPPED AND FILLED UP VEHICLE WITH DIESEL FUEL AROUND 5 PM 9/16/12. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 10.2 MILES AND THE VEHICLE ENGINE STOPPED. EXACTLY AT THAT MOMENT, THE WARNING 'CHECK ENGINE NOW' INDICATOR PHRASE WAS DISPLAYED IN THE DISPLAY PANEL. IT STAYED ON FOR A FEW SECONDS, AND THEN TURNED OFF, AND T...

Sep 17, 2012 Air Bags Crash 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING 40 MPH CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SPUN UNCONTROLLABLY AND WAS TURNED AROUND WHERE THE SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTAC...

Sep 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 37,610 mi

STOPPED AND FILLED UP VEHICLE WITH DIESEL FUEL AROUND 5 PM 9/16/12. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 10.2 MILES AND THE VEHICLE ENGINE STOPPED. EXACTLY AT THAT MOMENT, THE WARNING 'CHECK ENGINE NOW' INDICATOR PHRASE WAS DISPLAYED IN THE DISPLAY PANEL. IT STAYED ON FOR A FEW SECONDS, AND THEN TURNED OFF, AND T...

Sep 6, 2012 Power Train 172,212 mi

I HAVE A 2012 VW JETTA TDI WHICH HAS BEEN ACTING VERY STRANGE IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN MORE OFTEN AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS NORMAL. AS A RESULT, I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN PARK, IT WANTS TO KEEP MOVING AND GOING FORWARD WITH A VERY LOUD CLUNK!!! THE CAR IS O...

Sep 6, 2012 Power Train 172,212 mi

I HAVE A 2012 VW JETTA TDI WHICH HAS BEEN ACTING VERY STRANGE IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN MORE OFTEN AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS NORMAL. AS A RESULT, I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN PARK, IT WANTS TO KEEP MOVING AND GOING FORWARD WITH A VERY LOUD CLUNK!!! THE CAR IS O...

Sep 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 24,328 mi

WHILE ON A TRIP DRIVING 35 MPH, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) ON MY 2010 JETTA TDI FAILED, CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE POWER. THE SQUIGGLY LIGHT CAME ON AND I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE THE CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. HAD WE BEEN ON THE FREEWAY, IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCI...

Sep 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 30,632 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED TRAVELING 60MPH, CAR BEGINS TO STUMBLE (MORE OFTEN THEN EVERY HUNDRED MILES-NOW LESS THAN EVERY 5 MILES), ENGINE ALMOST DIES OUT MULTIPLE TIMES, RPM DROPS TO NEAR ZERO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON, HUNDREDS OF MINI METAL FLAKES FOUND IN FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL CANISTER . ...

Sep 3, 2012 Engine 30,632 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED TRAVELING 60MPH, CAR BEGINS TO STUMBLE (MORE OFTEN THEN EVERY HUNDRED MILES-NOW LESS THAN EVERY 5 MILES), ENGINE ALMOST DIES OUT MULTIPLE TIMES, RPM DROPS TO NEAR ZERO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON, HUNDREDS OF MINI METAL FLAKES FOUND IN FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL CANISTER . ...

Sep 3, 2012 Power Train 30,632 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED TRAVELING 60MPH, CAR BEGINS TO STUMBLE (MORE OFTEN THEN EVERY HUNDRED MILES-NOW LESS THAN EVERY 5 MILES), ENGINE ALMOST DIES OUT MULTIPLE TIMES, RPM DROPS TO NEAR ZERO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON, HUNDREDS OF MINI METAL FLAKES FOUND IN FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL CANISTER . ...

Sep 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 24,328 mi

WHILE ON A TRIP DRIVING 35 MPH, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) ON MY 2010 JETTA TDI FAILED, CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE POWER. THE SQUIGGLY LIGHT CAME ON AND I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE THE CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. HAD WE BEEN ON THE FREEWAY, IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCI...

Sep 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 30,632 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED TRAVELING 60MPH, CAR BEGINS TO STUMBLE (MORE OFTEN THEN EVERY HUNDRED MILES-NOW LESS THAN EVERY 5 MILES), ENGINE ALMOST DIES OUT MULTIPLE TIMES, RPM DROPS TO NEAR ZERO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON, HUNDREDS OF MINI METAL FLAKES FOUND IN FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL CANISTER . ...

Sep 3, 2012 Engine 30,632 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED TRAVELING 60MPH, CAR BEGINS TO STUMBLE (MORE OFTEN THEN EVERY HUNDRED MILES-NOW LESS THAN EVERY 5 MILES), ENGINE ALMOST DIES OUT MULTIPLE TIMES, RPM DROPS TO NEAR ZERO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON, HUNDREDS OF MINI METAL FLAKES FOUND IN FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL CANISTER . ...

Sep 3, 2012 Power Train 30,632 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED TRAVELING 60MPH, CAR BEGINS TO STUMBLE (MORE OFTEN THEN EVERY HUNDRED MILES-NOW LESS THAN EVERY 5 MILES), ENGINE ALMOST DIES OUT MULTIPLE TIMES, RPM DROPS TO NEAR ZERO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON, HUNDREDS OF MINI METAL FLAKES FOUND IN FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL CANISTER . ...

Aug 31, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 32,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN MY 2010 JETTA TDI WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I WAS UNABLE TO NAVIGATE THE CAR TO A SAFE PLACE AND WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE TWO LANES. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND HAD TO WAIT 40MIN FOR A TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE. THE DEALERSHIP INDI...

Aug 31, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 32,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN MY 2010 JETTA TDI WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I WAS UNABLE TO NAVIGATE THE CAR TO A SAFE PLACE AND WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE TWO LANES. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND HAD TO WAIT 40MIN FOR A TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE. THE DEALERSHIP INDI...

Aug 23, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 47,000 mi

WHILE EXITING A PARKING AT A STOP SIGN, WHEN ACCELERATING OUT PAST THE STOP SIGN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE CAR'S ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND DIED. AFTER THE VEHICLE ONCE AGAIN RETURNED TO A COMPLETE STOP, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK. TAKEN INTO DEALERSHI...

Aug 23, 2012 Power Train 47,000 mi

WHILE EXITING A PARKING AT A STOP SIGN, WHEN ACCELERATING OUT PAST THE STOP SIGN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE CAR'S ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND DIED. AFTER THE VEHICLE ONCE AGAIN RETURNED TO A COMPLETE STOP, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK. TAKEN INTO DEALERSHI...

Aug 23, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 47,000 mi

WHILE EXITING A PARKING AT A STOP SIGN, WHEN ACCELERATING OUT PAST THE STOP SIGN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE CAR'S ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND DIED. AFTER THE VEHICLE ONCE AGAIN RETURNED TO A COMPLETE STOP, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK. TAKEN INTO DEALERSHI...

Aug 23, 2012 Power Train 47,000 mi

WHILE EXITING A PARKING AT A STOP SIGN, WHEN ACCELERATING OUT PAST THE STOP SIGN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE CAR'S ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND DIED. AFTER THE VEHICLE ONCE AGAIN RETURNED TO A COMPLETE STOP, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK. TAKEN INTO DEALERSHI...

Aug 21, 2012 Power Train 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LOST POWER AND THEN BEGAN TO REGAIN POWER INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Aug 21, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Aug 21, 2012 Power Train 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LOST POWER AND THEN BEGAN TO REGAIN POWER INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Aug 21, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Aug 20, 2012 Electrical System 54,000 mi

CAR HAS HAD ISSUES 4K ON. CAR WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN FROM 70 MPH TO 75 LIKE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. CAR WILL QUIT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 70 MPH (NO POWER STEERING, NO BRAKES, JUST THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW AND GLOWPLUG LIGHT ARE ON FLASHING,(50K ON) THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES, CAR WILL QUIT MAKING A RIGHT...

Aug 20, 2012 Power Train 54,000 mi

CAR HAS HAD ISSUES 4K ON. CAR WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN FROM 70 MPH TO 75 LIKE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. CAR WILL QUIT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 70 MPH (NO POWER STEERING, NO BRAKES, JUST THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW AND GLOWPLUG LIGHT ARE ON FLASHING,(50K ON) THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES, CAR WILL QUIT MAKING A RIGHT...

Aug 20, 2012 Electrical System 54,000 mi

CAR HAS HAD ISSUES 4K ON. CAR WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN FROM 70 MPH TO 75 LIKE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. CAR WILL QUIT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 70 MPH (NO POWER STEERING, NO BRAKES, JUST THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW AND GLOWPLUG LIGHT ARE ON FLASHING,(50K ON) THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES, CAR WILL QUIT MAKING A RIGHT...

Aug 20, 2012 Power Train 54,000 mi

CAR HAS HAD ISSUES 4K ON. CAR WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN FROM 70 MPH TO 75 LIKE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. CAR WILL QUIT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 70 MPH (NO POWER STEERING, NO BRAKES, JUST THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW AND GLOWPLUG LIGHT ARE ON FLASHING,(50K ON) THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES, CAR WILL QUIT MAKING A RIGHT...

Aug 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 33,300 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS A DIESEL. AS I WAS PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR TO INCREASE MY SPEED FROM A CONSTRUCTION ZONE SPEED TO 55 MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND ACTED AS IF NO FUEL WAS BEING INJECTED TO THE ENGINE, AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD THE CAR KEPT RUNNING BUT IF I PRESSED THE A...

Aug 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 33,300 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS A DIESEL. AS I WAS PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR TO INCREASE MY SPEED FROM A CONSTRUCTION ZONE SPEED TO 55 MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND ACTED AS IF NO FUEL WAS BEING INJECTED TO THE ENGINE, AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD THE CAR KEPT RUNNING BUT IF I PRESSED THE A...

Aug 16, 2012 Engine 52,800 mi

2009-2013 MODEL YEAR VOLKSWAGEN TDI VEHICLES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES CONTAIN AN EXHAUST RESTRICTOR VALVE THAT CONTROLS THE REGENERATIVE FEATURE OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF). THIS FLAP IS EXPERIENCING ABNORMAL FAILURE RATE BETWEEN 25000 AND 70000 MILES. VOLKSWAGEN IS DENYING CLAIMS TO REP...

Aug 16, 2012 Engine 52,800 mi

2009-2013 MODEL YEAR VOLKSWAGEN TDI VEHICLES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES CONTAIN AN EXHAUST RESTRICTOR VALVE THAT CONTROLS THE REGENERATIVE FEATURE OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF). THIS FLAP IS EXPERIENCING ABNORMAL FAILURE RATE BETWEEN 25000 AND 70000 MILES. VOLKSWAGEN IS DENYING CLAIMS TO REP...

Aug 15, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 47,000 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI - HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS RESULTING IN PIECES DESTROYING FUEL SYSTEM. DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT $10,000. CAR SPENT ONE MONTH LAST YEAR IN THE SHOP FOR RELATED ISSUES. *TR

Aug 15, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 47,000 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI - HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS RESULTING IN PIECES DESTROYING FUEL SYSTEM. DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT $10,000. CAR SPENT ONE MONTH LAST YEAR IN THE SHOP FOR RELATED ISSUES. *TR

Aug 8, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 35,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET BELOW THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 25 MPH, ODD KNOCKING NOISES WERE HEARD. THE DRIVER CAME TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN WHERE THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER - THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED. THE DIESEL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER A BRIEF PAUSE, THE DRIVER TRIED TO ST...

Aug 8, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 35,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET BELOW THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 25 MPH, ODD KNOCKING NOISES WERE HEARD. THE DRIVER CAME TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN WHERE THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER - THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED. THE DIESEL INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER A BRIEF PAUSE, THE DRIVER TRIED TO ST...

Aug 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 26,000 mi

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR, SERVICE ENGINE BEGAN FLASHING, VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WOULDN'T RESTART. FROM FIRST WARNING LIGHT TO SHUT DOWN WAS MAYBE 10 SECONDS OR LESS. TOWED TO DEALER AND TWO WEEKS LATER I HAD A COMPLETELY NEW FUEL SYSTEM. APPARENTLY THERE WAS METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM THAT GOT THERE FR...

Aug 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 38,000 mi

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR, SERVICE ENGINE NOW WARNING, COMPLETE SHUT DOWN. I'VE BEEN THROUGH THIS BEFORE -- 12000 MILES AGO. TOW TO DEALER, WAIT FOR WORD. COVERED UNDER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY THIS TIME -- COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AGAIN. WAS TOLD THE HPFP INSTALLED THIS TIME WAS A NEW, MORE ROBU...

Aug 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 26,000 mi

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR, SERVICE ENGINE BEGAN FLASHING, VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WOULDN'T RESTART. FROM FIRST WARNING LIGHT TO SHUT DOWN WAS MAYBE 10 SECONDS OR LESS. TOWED TO DEALER AND TWO WEEKS LATER I HAD A COMPLETELY NEW FUEL SYSTEM. APPARENTLY THERE WAS METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM THAT GOT THERE FR...

Aug 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 38,000 mi

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR, SERVICE ENGINE NOW WARNING, COMPLETE SHUT DOWN. I'VE BEEN THROUGH THIS BEFORE -- 12000 MILES AGO. TOW TO DEALER, WAIT FOR WORD. COVERED UNDER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY THIS TIME -- COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AGAIN. WAS TOLD THE HPFP INSTALLED THIS TIME WAS A NEW, MORE ROBU...

Aug 2, 2012 Engine 45,000 mi

EGR VALVE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CODE P0401 FOR EGR VALVE. DEALER SAID THEY TESTED IT AND IT WAS "STICKING". NOT COVERED UNDER EMISSIONS WARRANTY. FAILED AT 45K MILES. VW PART NUMBER IS 03L-131-501-K. $700 REPAIR. *TR

Aug 2, 2012 Engine 45,000 mi

EGR VALVE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CODE P0401 FOR EGR VALVE. DEALER SAID THEY TESTED IT AND IT WAS "STICKING". NOT COVERED UNDER EMISSIONS WARRANTY. FAILED AT 45K MILES. VW PART NUMBER IS 03L-131-501-K. $700 REPAIR. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 40,200 mi

TRAVELING HOME ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,,,,,CAR MADE FUNNY NOISE UP FRONT,,,,LOST ACCELERATION. PULLED OFF ONTO AN OFF RAMP,,,,OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD. .I TURNED VEHICLE OFF. WOULD NOT RESTART. CALLED TOW TRUCK TO BRING IT HOME. NEXT MORNING HAD IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PU...

Jul 25, 2012 Engine 10,600 mi

SLOWLY TURNING RIGHT OUT OF PARKING LOT ON COMPLETION OF TURN CAR STALLED WITH NO INITIAL INDICATION. SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE PULLING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY AND STOPPING AT A STREETLIGHT. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 40,200 mi

TRAVELING HOME ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,,,,,CAR MADE FUNNY NOISE UP FRONT,,,,LOST ACCELERATION. PULLED OFF ONTO AN OFF RAMP,,,,OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD. .I TURNED VEHICLE OFF. WOULD NOT RESTART. CALLED TOW TRUCK TO BRING IT HOME. NEXT MORNING HAD IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PU...

Jul 25, 2012 Engine 10,600 mi

SLOWLY TURNING RIGHT OUT OF PARKING LOT ON COMPLETION OF TURN CAR STALLED WITH NO INITIAL INDICATION. SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE PULLING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY AND STOPPING AT A STREETLIGHT. *TR

Jul 20, 2012 Power Train 92,517 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE R...

Jul 20, 2012 Power Train 92,517 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE R...

Jul 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 54,000 mi

FIRST INCIDENCE: DRIVING 45 MPH, GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTS FLASHING, CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE. DRIVE SLOWLY HOME. CALL DEALERSHIP, TOLD TO RECYCLE (TURN OFF/ON). IF LIGHT GOES AWAY SHOULD BE OKAY THEY SAID. TOOK TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT TO BE SURE. THEY FOUND NOTHING. A WEEK LATER WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ...

Jul 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 54,000 mi

FIRST INCIDENCE: DRIVING 45 MPH, GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTS FLASHING, CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE. DRIVE SLOWLY HOME. CALL DEALERSHIP, TOLD TO RECYCLE (TURN OFF/ON). IF LIGHT GOES AWAY SHOULD BE OKAY THEY SAID. TOOK TO DEALER TO CHECK OUT TO BE SURE. THEY FOUND NOTHING. A WEEK LATER WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ...

Jul 5, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 28,000 mi

MY 2010 JETTA TDI BROKE DOWN ON ME WHILE I WAS THREE HOURS AWAY FROM MY HOME. THE SERVICE REP. SAID HE HAS HAD A FEW CARS COME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE STATED IT WAS DUE TO BAD FUEL OR WATER IN THE FUEL LINE. I KNOW I HAD PUT DIESEL IN WHEN I FILLED UP THAT MORNING. HE STATED WE HAD PROBABLY REC...

Jul 5, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 28,000 mi

MY 2010 JETTA TDI BROKE DOWN ON ME WHILE I WAS THREE HOURS AWAY FROM MY HOME. THE SERVICE REP. SAID HE HAS HAD A FEW CARS COME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE STATED IT WAS DUE TO BAD FUEL OR WATER IN THE FUEL LINE. I KNOW I HAD PUT DIESEL IN WHEN I FILLED UP THAT MORNING. HE STATED WE HAD PROBABLY REC...

Jul 5, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 28,000 mi

MY 2010 JETTA TDI BROKE DOWN ON ME WHILE I WAS THREE HOURS AWAY FROM MY HOME. THE SERVICE REP. SAID HE HAS HAD A FEW CARS COME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE STATED IT WAS DUE TO BAD FUEL OR WATER IN THE FUEL LINE. I KNOW I HAD PUT DIESEL IN WHEN I FILLED UP THAT MORNING. HE STATED WE HAD PROBABLY REC...

Jul 5, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 28,000 mi

MY 2010 JETTA TDI BROKE DOWN ON ME WHILE I WAS THREE HOURS AWAY FROM MY HOME. THE SERVICE REP. SAID HE HAS HAD A FEW CARS COME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE STATED IT WAS DUE TO BAD FUEL OR WATER IN THE FUEL LINE. I KNOW I HAD PUT DIESEL IN WHEN I FILLED UP THAT MORNING. HE STATED WE HAD PROBABLY REC...

Jul 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 20,426 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING JETTA TDI TO/FROM WORK. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY REPORTED IT WAS THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR (VEHICLE STORING FAULT P0191). THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR (THINKING IT FAULTY), BUT THE FOLLOWING DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ...

Jul 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 20,426 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING JETTA TDI TO/FROM WORK. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY REPORTED IT WAS THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SENSOR (VEHICLE STORING FAULT P0191). THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR (THINKING IT FAULTY), BUT THE FOLLOWING DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ...

Jun 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 28,192 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, A 2010 JETTA SEDAN TDI, IT STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE, BUT STILL RAN. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT OVER TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES AWAY. I PULLED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND ACHIEVED A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30MPH. THE CAR CONTINUED TO MAKE THE NOISE AND...

Jun 27, 2012 Engine 28,192 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, A 2010 JETTA SEDAN TDI, IT STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE, BUT STILL RAN. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT OVER TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES AWAY. I PULLED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND ACHIEVED A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30MPH. THE CAR CONTINUED TO MAKE THE NOISE AND...

Jun 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 28,192 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, A 2010 JETTA SEDAN TDI, IT STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE, BUT STILL RAN. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT OVER TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES AWAY. I PULLED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND ACHIEVED A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30MPH. THE CAR CONTINUED TO MAKE THE NOISE AND...

Jun 27, 2012 Engine 28,192 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, A 2010 JETTA SEDAN TDI, IT STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE, BUT STILL RAN. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT OVER TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES AWAY. I PULLED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND ACHIEVED A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30MPH. THE CAR CONTINUED TO MAKE THE NOISE AND...

Jun 26, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 43,575 mi

THIS WAS A HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. AT 03:52 ON 060812 I FILLED MY CAR'S TANK WITH 9.4 GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL AT THE CAMINO PETROLEUM STATION AT EL CAMINO REAL 698, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (MILEAGE: 43375.) NOTE: I HAVE NEVER MIS-FUELLED THIS VEHICLE; I HAVE BEEN A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHIC...

Jun 26, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 43,575 mi

THIS WAS A HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. AT 03:52 ON 060812 I FILLED MY CAR'S TANK WITH 9.4 GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL AT THE CAMINO PETROLEUM STATION AT EL CAMINO REAL 698, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (MILEAGE: 43375.) NOTE: I HAVE NEVER MIS-FUELLED THIS VEHICLE; I HAVE BEEN A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHIC...

Jun 21, 2012 Engine 120 mi

I PURCHASED MY BRAND NEW VW JETTA FROM THE DEALERSHIP LOT. LESS THAN 4 WEEKS LATER WHEN THE CAR WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY I STARTED IT, AND AS I PRESSED THE GAS DOWN THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE (IN A SPUTTERING/JERKING TYPE OF MOVEMEN)T BUT IT WAS NOT ABLE TO GO MORE THAN 7 FEET BEFORE IT STALLED OUT,, AND THE ...

Jun 21, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 120 mi

I PURCHASED MY BRAND NEW VW JETTA FROM THE DEALERSHIP LOT. LESS THAN 4 WEEKS LATER WHEN THE CAR WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY I STARTED IT, AND AS I PRESSED THE GAS DOWN THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE (IN A SPUTTERING/JERKING TYPE OF MOVEMEN)T BUT IT WAS NOT ABLE TO GO MORE THAN 7 FEET BEFORE IT STALLED OUT,, AND THE ...

Jun 21, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120 mi

I PURCHASED MY BRAND NEW VW JETTA FROM THE DEALERSHIP LOT. LESS THAN 4 WEEKS LATER WHEN THE CAR WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY I STARTED IT, AND AS I PRESSED THE GAS DOWN THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE (IN A SPUTTERING/JERKING TYPE OF MOVEMEN)T BUT IT WAS NOT ABLE TO GO MORE THAN 7 FEET BEFORE IT STALLED OUT,, AND THE ...

Jun 21, 2012 Engine 120 mi

I PURCHASED MY BRAND NEW VW JETTA FROM THE DEALERSHIP LOT. LESS THAN 4 WEEKS LATER WHEN THE CAR WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY I STARTED IT, AND AS I PRESSED THE GAS DOWN THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE (IN A SPUTTERING/JERKING TYPE OF MOVEMEN)T BUT IT WAS NOT ABLE TO GO MORE THAN 7 FEET BEFORE IT STALLED OUT,, AND THE ...

Jun 21, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 120 mi

I PURCHASED MY BRAND NEW VW JETTA FROM THE DEALERSHIP LOT. LESS THAN 4 WEEKS LATER WHEN THE CAR WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY I STARTED IT, AND AS I PRESSED THE GAS DOWN THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE (IN A SPUTTERING/JERKING TYPE OF MOVEMEN)T BUT IT WAS NOT ABLE TO GO MORE THAN 7 FEET BEFORE IT STALLED OUT,, AND THE ...

Jun 21, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120 mi

I PURCHASED MY BRAND NEW VW JETTA FROM THE DEALERSHIP LOT. LESS THAN 4 WEEKS LATER WHEN THE CAR WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY I STARTED IT, AND AS I PRESSED THE GAS DOWN THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE (IN A SPUTTERING/JERKING TYPE OF MOVEMEN)T BUT IT WAS NOT ABLE TO GO MORE THAN 7 FEET BEFORE IT STALLED OUT,, AND THE ...

May 24, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 24,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH MY TDI MANUAL TRANSMISSION JETTA SPORTWAGEN. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF BUYING THIS VEHICLE, I EXPERIENCED A LURCHING SENSATION WHICH WOULD COME AND GO RANDOMLY ESPECIALLY WHEN IN THIRD GEAR. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE. THIS HAS CO...

May 24, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 24,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH MY TDI MANUAL TRANSMISSION JETTA SPORTWAGEN. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF BUYING THIS VEHICLE, I EXPERIENCED A LURCHING SENSATION WHICH WOULD COME AND GO RANDOMLY ESPECIALLY WHEN IN THIRD GEAR. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE. THIS HAS CO...

May 22, 2012 Seat Belts 19,300 mi

THE SEAT BELTS BUCKLES ARE CRAKING IN HALF ON MY CAR. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE ON THE FRONT RIGHT OF THE CAR. IT WAS TOTALLY CRACKED IN HALF, THE PLASTIC COVER OVER THE METAL BUCKLET THAT THE STRAP PASS THROUGH. THE REAR BUCKLES ARE BEGINNING TO SHOW THE SAME CRACKING BUT THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE...

May 22, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 25,000 mi

JETTA TDI, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT FOLLOWED BY REDUCED POWER. VEHICLE RAN FOR SEVERAL MILES BEFORE STALLING. WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALER REPORTED FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND METAL IN THE FUEL FILTER. *TT

May 22, 2012 Seat Belts 19,300 mi

THE SEAT BELTS BUCKLES ARE CRAKING IN HALF ON MY CAR. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE ON THE FRONT RIGHT OF THE CAR. IT WAS TOTALLY CRACKED IN HALF, THE PLASTIC COVER OVER THE METAL BUCKLET THAT THE STRAP PASS THROUGH. THE REAR BUCKLES ARE BEGINNING TO SHOW THE SAME CRACKING BUT THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE...

May 22, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 25,000 mi

JETTA TDI, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT FOLLOWED BY REDUCED POWER. VEHICLE RAN FOR SEVERAL MILES BEFORE STALLING. WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALER REPORTED FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND METAL IN THE FUEL FILTER. *TT

May 21, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 26,079 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP AS THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER TWENTY MINUTES, BUT THE VEHICLE DI...

May 21, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 26,079 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP AS THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER TWENTY MINUTES, BUT THE VEHICLE DI...

May 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 41,075 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROX 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED, THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR THE GLOW PLUG CAME ON, AND THEN ALL POWER WAS LOST AS THE ENGINE STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVER THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND STOP. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD REFU...

May 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 41,075 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROX 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED, THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR THE GLOW PLUG CAME ON, AND THEN ALL POWER WAS LOST AS THE ENGINE STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVER THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND STOP. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD REFU...

May 17, 2012 Engine 47,627 mi

I'M WAS DRIVING UP HILLS WITH 38 MPH NOTICE THAT GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHING THE CAR LOST ALL POWER ALMOST INSTANTLY. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO MANAGED THE CAR TO EMERGENCY LANE. LUCKY THAT I'M NOT ON THE FREEWAY AND I DIDN'T HAVE MY 6 YEARS OLD SON WITH ME AT THAT TIME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT ...

May 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 47,627 mi

I'M WAS DRIVING UP HILLS WITH 38 MPH NOTICE THAT GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHING THE CAR LOST ALL POWER ALMOST INSTANTLY. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO MANAGED THE CAR TO EMERGENCY LANE. LUCKY THAT I'M NOT ON THE FREEWAY AND I DIDN'T HAVE MY 6 YEARS OLD SON WITH ME AT THAT TIME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT ...

May 17, 2012 Engine 47,627 mi

I'M WAS DRIVING UP HILLS WITH 38 MPH NOTICE THAT GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHING THE CAR LOST ALL POWER ALMOST INSTANTLY. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO MANAGED THE CAR TO EMERGENCY LANE. LUCKY THAT I'M NOT ON THE FREEWAY AND I DIDN'T HAVE MY 6 YEARS OLD SON WITH ME AT THAT TIME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT ...

May 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 47,627 mi

I'M WAS DRIVING UP HILLS WITH 38 MPH NOTICE THAT GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHING THE CAR LOST ALL POWER ALMOST INSTANTLY. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO MANAGED THE CAR TO EMERGENCY LANE. LUCKY THAT I'M NOT ON THE FREEWAY AND I DIDN'T HAVE MY 6 YEARS OLD SON WITH ME AT THAT TIME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT ...

May 9, 2012 Power Train

WE PURCHASED A DEMO VW JETTA SPORTSWAGON TDI THE SUMMER OF 2010, THE VEHICLE HAD @ 2600 MI. ON THE ODOMETER. AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A WHILE WE NOTICED THAT WHEN YOU STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS OFTEN A HESITATION BEFORE THE CAR ENGAGED AND YOU STARTED FORWARD. WE TALKED TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOL...

May 9, 2012 Power Train

WE PURCHASED A DEMO VW JETTA SPORTSWAGON TDI THE SUMMER OF 2010, THE VEHICLE HAD @ 2600 MI. ON THE ODOMETER. AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A WHILE WE NOTICED THAT WHEN YOU STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS OFTEN A HESITATION BEFORE THE CAR ENGAGED AND YOU STARTED FORWARD. WE TALKED TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOL...

May 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

I WAS AT A LIGHT IN FIRST GEAR AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE ENGINE WAS IDLING ROUGH. (NOT THE FIRST TIME, BUT VW COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG). THE RPM ON IDLING IS NORMALLY 800. IT WAS UP TO 1,000. IT SPUTTERED TWICE AND HICUPPED FROM 1000 TO 700 TO 1000 TO 700 IN THE PERIOD OF 3 SECONDS. MY CLUT...

May 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SENT AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINE A CAUSE OF FAILURE. T...

May 4, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel Fire 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SENT AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINE A CAUSE OF FAILURE. T...

May 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

I WAS AT A LIGHT IN FIRST GEAR AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE ENGINE WAS IDLING ROUGH. (NOT THE FIRST TIME, BUT VW COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG). THE RPM ON IDLING IS NORMALLY 800. IT WAS UP TO 1,000. IT SPUTTERED TWICE AND HICUPPED FROM 1000 TO 700 TO 1000 TO 700 IN THE PERIOD OF 3 SECONDS. MY CLUT...

May 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SENT AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINE A CAUSE OF FAILURE. T...

May 4, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel Fire 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SENT AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINE A CAUSE OF FAILURE. T...

May 1, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,300 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70MPH. ENGINE GLOWPLUG LIGHT AND MAIN FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE QUIT. DEALER ADVISED FAILURE WAS DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *JS

May 1, 2012 Engine 56,300 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70MPH. ENGINE GLOWPLUG LIGHT AND MAIN FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE QUIT. DEALER ADVISED FAILURE WAS DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *JS

May 1, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,300 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70MPH. ENGINE GLOWPLUG LIGHT AND MAIN FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE QUIT. DEALER ADVISED FAILURE WAS DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *JS

May 1, 2012 Engine 56,300 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70MPH. ENGINE GLOWPLUG LIGHT AND MAIN FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE QUIT. DEALER ADVISED FAILURE WAS DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *JS

Apr 18, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN MARCH THE CAR CUT OFF WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT. ON 4/17/12, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN COMING TO A STOP FROM AN OFF RAMP. *JS

Apr 18, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN MARCH THE CAR CUT OFF WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT. ON 4/17/12, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN COMING TO A STOP FROM AN OFF RAMP. *JS

Apr 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY, THE CAR DIESEL ENGINE STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND VIBRATE. THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH TRAFFIC HAVING TO STOP BEHIND US. WE MANAGED TO MOVE ASIDE AND PUSH THE CAR TO A LOW TRAFFIC ROAD. WE TOWED THE CAR TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. AN INITIAL INSPECTION INDICAT...

Apr 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY, THE CAR DIESEL ENGINE STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND VIBRATE. THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH TRAFFIC HAVING TO STOP BEHIND US. WE MANAGED TO MOVE ASIDE AND PUSH THE CAR TO A LOW TRAFFIC ROAD. WE TOWED THE CAR TO THE NEAREST GARAGE. AN INITIAL INSPECTION INDICAT...

Apr 2, 2012 Power Train 50,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. NO REPAIRS HAV...

Apr 2, 2012 Power Train 50,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. NO REPAIRS HAV...

Mar 27, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,436 mi

OVER A WEEK AND 200 MILES AFTER FILLING UP. WITH DIESEL. THE CAR SUFFERED A FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTING IN A COMPLETE ENGINE SHUTDOWN AT 45 MPH WITH NO RESTART. THIS INCLUDED A REDUCTION IN STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. VW DEALER STILL HAS THE CAR AS OF 3/27/2012. CLAIMING HIGH LEVELS OF GASOLINE IN...

Mar 27, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,436 mi

OVER A WEEK AND 200 MILES AFTER FILLING UP. WITH DIESEL. THE CAR SUFFERED A FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTING IN A COMPLETE ENGINE SHUTDOWN AT 45 MPH WITH NO RESTART. THIS INCLUDED A REDUCTION IN STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. VW DEALER STILL HAS THE CAR AS OF 3/27/2012. CLAIMING HIGH LEVELS OF GASOLINE IN...

Mar 20, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,034 mi

ICE IN THE AIR INTAKE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO VAPOR LOCK WHICH CAUSED A BENT PISTON ROD. DEALER IS GOING TO REMOVE THE FACTORY AIR INTAKE AFTER INSTALLING A NEW ENGINE UNDER WARRANTY AND CLAIMS THIS IS AN ENGINEERED FIX. DEALER ALSO SAID THAT VOLKSWAGEN IS WORKING ON SOME HEATER ADD ON IN THE POSSIBL...

Mar 20, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,034 mi

ICE IN THE AIR INTAKE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO VAPOR LOCK WHICH CAUSED A BENT PISTON ROD. DEALER IS GOING TO REMOVE THE FACTORY AIR INTAKE AFTER INSTALLING A NEW ENGINE UNDER WARRANTY AND CLAIMS THIS IS AN ENGINEERED FIX. DEALER ALSO SAID THAT VOLKSWAGEN IS WORKING ON SOME HEATER ADD ON IN THE POSSIBL...

Mar 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

ENGINE COMPLETELY AND SUDDENLY STALLED OUT AFTER STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED WITHOUT HESITATION OR DELAY. *TR

Mar 13, 2012 Electrical System

HORN IS EXTREMELY HARD TO PRESS AND ACTIVATE. HORN DOES NOT SOUND WITH NORMAL AND TYPICAL PRESSURE TO THE STEERING WHEEL PAD. HORN DOES NOT ACTIVATE EVEN WITH POUNDING TO THE PRESS PAD. HORN HAS REPEATEDLY FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO WARN. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, BUT T...

Mar 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

ENGINE COMPLETELY AND SUDDENLY STALLED OUT AFTER STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED WITHOUT HESITATION OR DELAY. *TR

Mar 13, 2012 Electrical System

HORN IS EXTREMELY HARD TO PRESS AND ACTIVATE. HORN DOES NOT SOUND WITH NORMAL AND TYPICAL PRESSURE TO THE STEERING WHEEL PAD. HORN DOES NOT ACTIVATE EVEN WITH POUNDING TO THE PRESS PAD. HORN HAS REPEATEDLY FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO WARN. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, BUT T...

Mar 9, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERM...

Mar 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,500 mi

COMPLETE ENGINE SHUT-OFF, WITHOUT WARNING OR STUMBLING, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, ETC). NO DASH LIGHTS, ETC. AFTER 30 SECONDS, CAR RESTARTS. HAS NOW HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. DEALER HAS EXAMINED AND OFFERS NO EXPLANATION OR FIX, BECAUSE THEY CAN'T "REPLICATE" THE PROBL...

Mar 9, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERM...

Mar 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,500 mi

COMPLETE ENGINE SHUT-OFF, WITHOUT WARNING OR STUMBLING, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORT SYSTEMS (POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, ETC). NO DASH LIGHTS, ETC. AFTER 30 SECONDS, CAR RESTARTS. HAS NOW HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. DEALER HAS EXAMINED AND OFFERS NO EXPLANATION OR FIX, BECAUSE THEY CAN'T "REPLICATE" THE PROBL...

Mar 5, 2012 Air Bags 38,000 mi

CAR WAS DRIVEN DAILY AND AIR BAG ERROR INDICATOR CAME ON AND HAS STAYED ON. VW NOT WILLING TO FIX ISSUE AT ALL. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Air Bags 38,000 mi

CAR WAS DRIVEN DAILY AND AIR BAG ERROR INDICATOR CAME ON AND HAS STAYED ON. VW NOT WILLING TO FIX ISSUE AT ALL. *TR

Feb 22, 2012 Suspension 42,000 mi

VW HAS REPLACED CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND THE NEW BUSHINGS HAVE FAILED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. *TR

Feb 22, 2012 Suspension 42,000 mi

VW HAS REPLACED CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND THE NEW BUSHINGS HAVE FAILED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. *TR

Feb 16, 2012 Air Bags Crash 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF HIS VEHICLE, CAUSING HIM TO BE PUSHED INTO A PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK AND BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO...

Feb 16, 2012 Air Bags Crash 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF HIS VEHICLE, CAUSING HIM TO BE PUSHED INTO A PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK AND BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO...

Feb 15, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 39,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP THE CAR HESITATES WHILE IDLING AND THEN WHEN YOU START TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO GO IT HESITATES MORE AND ALMOST STALLS. THE COOLING FAN SEEMS TO RUN EXCESSIVELY AFTER TURNING OFF MOTOR. *TR

Feb 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP THE CAR HESITATES WHILE IDLING AND THEN WHEN YOU START TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO GO IT HESITATES MORE AND ALMOST STALLS. THE COOLING FAN SEEMS TO RUN EXCESSIVELY AFTER TURNING OFF MOTOR. *TR

Feb 15, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 39,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP THE CAR HESITATES WHILE IDLING AND THEN WHEN YOU START TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO GO IT HESITATES MORE AND ALMOST STALLS. THE COOLING FAN SEEMS TO RUN EXCESSIVELY AFTER TURNING OFF MOTOR. *TR

Feb 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,000 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP THE CAR HESITATES WHILE IDLING AND THEN WHEN YOU START TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO GO IT HESITATES MORE AND ALMOST STALLS. THE COOLING FAN SEEMS TO RUN EXCESSIVELY AFTER TURNING OFF MOTOR. *TR

Feb 6, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 500 mi

VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY STUMBLES AS IF EXPERIENCING FUEL STARVATION. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE. IF STOPPED, ENGINE WILL QUIT WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED. *TR

Feb 6, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 500 mi

VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY STUMBLES AS IF EXPERIENCING FUEL STARVATION. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE. IF STOPPED, ENGINE WILL QUIT WHEN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED. *TR

Jan 26, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 32,000 mi

THE FIRST TIME INCIDENT HAPPENED CAR ALMOST STALLED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AN CAR HAD LOSS OF POWER CAR WAS TAKEN TO COOLEY VW THEY TOLD ME AT FIRST THAT IT WAS A TUBE FROM THE TURBO HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER SO I CALLED BACK A WEEK LATER AN THEN THEY TOLD ME THAT THE...

Jan 26, 2012 Power Train 25,000 mi

THIS IS A 2010 TDI WAGON WITH THE DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS A PROBLEM FROM THE START BEING VERY JUMPY STARTING OFF AND STALLING REPEATEDLY IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC. THE DEALER AFTER NUMEROUS REQUESTS FINALLY AGREED TO LET ME DEMONSTRATE THE PROBLEM WHICH I DID. THE DEALER REPLAC...

Jan 26, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 32,000 mi

THE FIRST TIME INCIDENT HAPPENED CAR ALMOST STALLED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AN CAR HAD LOSS OF POWER CAR WAS TAKEN TO COOLEY VW THEY TOLD ME AT FIRST THAT IT WAS A TUBE FROM THE TURBO HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER SO I CALLED BACK A WEEK LATER AN THEN THEY TOLD ME THAT THE...

Jan 26, 2012 Power Train 25,000 mi

THIS IS A 2010 TDI WAGON WITH THE DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS A PROBLEM FROM THE START BEING VERY JUMPY STARTING OFF AND STALLING REPEATEDLY IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC. THE DEALER AFTER NUMEROUS REQUESTS FINALLY AGREED TO LET ME DEMONSTRATE THE PROBLEM WHICH I DID. THE DEALER REPLAC...

Jan 25, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 46,947 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGON JETTA STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALER FOUND METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM AND REPLACED COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM PER VTA CASE #[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 25, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 46,947 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGON JETTA STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALER FOUND METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM AND REPLACED COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM PER VTA CASE #[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 19, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,755 mi

DIESEL ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE I WAS TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER CAR ON THE FREEWAY. GLOW PLUG LIGHT WHEN ON AND CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO LIMP MODE, DROPPING DOWN TO 35-40MPH, MAKING ME UNABLE TO FOLLOW THROUGH ON PASSING THE OTHER CAR AND FORCING VEHICLE BEHIND ME TO BRAKE. WAS AB...

Jan 19, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 47,755 mi

DIESEL ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE I WAS TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER CAR ON THE FREEWAY. GLOW PLUG LIGHT WHEN ON AND CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO LIMP MODE, DROPPING DOWN TO 35-40MPH, MAKING ME UNABLE TO FOLLOW THROUGH ON PASSING THE OTHER CAR AND FORCING VEHICLE BEHIND ME TO BRAKE. WAS AB...

Jan 17, 2012 Power Train 29,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES IN THE PAST MONTH WITH MY VEHICLE EITHER STALLING IMMEDIATELY AFTER START (WHILE CLUTCH STILL DEPRESSED) OR SHORTLY AFTER DRIVING. VOLKSWAGEN HAS IDENTIFIED THIS AS AN ISSUE WITH THE INTERCOOLER; THERE IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN THAT IS LETTING WATER INTO THE AIR PIPES WHICH I...

Jan 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES IN THE PAST MONTH WITH MY VEHICLE EITHER STALLING IMMEDIATELY AFTER START (WHILE CLUTCH STILL DEPRESSED) OR SHORTLY AFTER DRIVING. VOLKSWAGEN HAS IDENTIFIED THIS AS AN ISSUE WITH THE INTERCOOLER; THERE IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN THAT IS LETTING WATER INTO THE AIR PIPES WHICH I...

Jan 17, 2012 Power Train 29,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES IN THE PAST MONTH WITH MY VEHICLE EITHER STALLING IMMEDIATELY AFTER START (WHILE CLUTCH STILL DEPRESSED) OR SHORTLY AFTER DRIVING. VOLKSWAGEN HAS IDENTIFIED THIS AS AN ISSUE WITH THE INTERCOOLER; THERE IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN THAT IS LETTING WATER INTO THE AIR PIPES WHICH I...

Jan 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES IN THE PAST MONTH WITH MY VEHICLE EITHER STALLING IMMEDIATELY AFTER START (WHILE CLUTCH STILL DEPRESSED) OR SHORTLY AFTER DRIVING. VOLKSWAGEN HAS IDENTIFIED THIS AS AN ISSUE WITH THE INTERCOOLER; THERE IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN THAT IS LETTING WATER INTO THE AIR PIPES WHICH I...

Jan 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,500 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE IN TWO WEEKS WHERE MY VW JETTA TDI AUTOMATIC (DSG) 2010 CAR WITH 58K MILES STALLED. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER, HAVE NO PREVIOUS ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND HAVE COMPLETED ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE. SYMPTOM. SHORTLY AFTER STARTING CAR AND COMMENCING TO DRIVE, THE ENGINE SPU...

Jan 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,500 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE IN TWO WEEKS WHERE MY VW JETTA TDI AUTOMATIC (DSG) 2010 CAR WITH 58K MILES STALLED. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER, HAVE NO PREVIOUS ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND HAVE COMPLETED ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE. SYMPTOM. SHORTLY AFTER STARTING CAR AND COMMENCING TO DRIVE, THE ENGINE SPU...

Jan 11, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,500 mi

2010 JETTA WAGON TDI (35,500 MILES); WOULDN'T START IN AM BEFORE WORK. WOULD CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. SAID "FUEL WAS CONTAMINATED" AND THAT THE TECH SAW SPECKS OF SOMETHING THROUGHOUT THE FUEL SYSTEM. THEY TRIED THE LINE ON ME OF "YOU MUST HAVE MIXED IT WITH GAS". I B...

Jan 11, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,500 mi

2010 JETTA WAGON TDI (35,500 MILES); WOULDN'T START IN AM BEFORE WORK. WOULD CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. SAID "FUEL WAS CONTAMINATED" AND THAT THE TECH SAW SPECKS OF SOMETHING THROUGHOUT THE FUEL SYSTEM. THEY TRIED THE LINE ON ME OF "YOU MUST HAVE MIXED IT WITH GAS". I B...

Jan 9, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 66,000 mi

DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON INTERSTATE I-75 AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30AM VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND ENGINE STALLED OUT. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OFF INTERSTATE SAFELY AND COAST TO A STOP FIVE MILES FROM OUR EXIT. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AT ALL, ENGINE WOULD CRANK OVER BUT NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jan 9, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 66,000 mi

DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON INTERSTATE I-75 AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30AM VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND ENGINE STALLED OUT. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OFF INTERSTATE SAFELY AND COAST TO A STOP FIVE MILES FROM OUR EXIT. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AT ALL, ENGINE WOULD CRANK OVER BUT NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jan 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,000 mi

FIRST OCCURRENCE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING , SHE CALLED ME AND SAID THE CAR WAS GOING ABOUT 10 OR 20 MPH. I ASKED WERE THERE ANY WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH THAT WERE ON SHE SAID THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WAS ON AND THAT WAS ALL. SHE MADE IT HOME , CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. WE CARRIED THE CAR THEY SAID TH...

Jan 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,000 mi

FIRST OCCURRENCE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING , SHE CALLED ME AND SAID THE CAR WAS GOING ABOUT 10 OR 20 MPH. I ASKED WERE THERE ANY WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH THAT WERE ON SHE SAID THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WAS ON AND THAT WAS ALL. SHE MADE IT HOME , CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. WE CARRIED THE CAR THEY SAID TH...

Dec 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON MY 2010 VW TDI FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLES WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE INJECTOR PUMP WAS THE PROBLEM. *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON MY 2010 VW TDI FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLES WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE INJECTOR PUMP WAS THE PROBLEM. *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON MY 2010 VW TDI FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLES WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE INJECTOR PUMP WAS THE PROBLEM. *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ON MY 2010 VW TDI FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLES WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE INJECTOR PUMP WAS THE PROBLEM. *KB

Dec 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THAT THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V490000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT RECTIFY THE F...

Dec 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,000 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THAT THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V490000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT RECTIFY THE F...

Dec 27, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 32,000 mi

ACCELERATING AT 40MPH CAR BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND LOSE POWER. ENGINE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. CAR STALLED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. CAR TOWED TO HILEY VOLKWAGEN IN ARLINGTON TEXAS. SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATES THAT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP DISINTEGRATED AND THAT METAL PARTICLES WERE FOUND IN...

Dec 27, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 24,900 mi

VEHICLE QUIT ON A MAIN STREET GOING UP A BRIDGE RISE. HAD HE CAR TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED FROM. SERVICE MANAGER SAID THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL FOUND IN THE FILTER ELEMENT. THEY WHERE SENDING FUEL SAMPLES TO VW FOR ANALYSIS. THREE DAYS LATER THEY GAVE ME A RENTAL CAR FOR 10 DAYS...

Dec 27, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 32,000 mi

ACCELERATING AT 40MPH CAR BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND LOSE POWER. ENGINE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. CAR STALLED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. CAR TOWED TO HILEY VOLKWAGEN IN ARLINGTON TEXAS. SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATES THAT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP DISINTEGRATED AND THAT METAL PARTICLES WERE FOUND IN...

Dec 27, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 24,900 mi

VEHICLE QUIT ON A MAIN STREET GOING UP A BRIDGE RISE. HAD HE CAR TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED FROM. SERVICE MANAGER SAID THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL FOUND IN THE FILTER ELEMENT. THEY WHERE SENDING FUEL SAMPLES TO VW FOR ANALYSIS. THREE DAYS LATER THEY GAVE ME A RENTAL CAR FOR 10 DAYS...

Dec 8, 2011 Electrical System 44,000 mi

WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR FUEL PUMP FAILURE THE CAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE ANOTHER SERIOUS ISSUE. THERE WAS A SEAL GOING IN TO THE COWLING THAT HAD LEAKED AND CAUSED A MAJOR AMOUNT OF WATER TO LEAK IN TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE, RIGHT WHERE THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND FUSE PANEL ARE. THIS CAUSED MAJOR D...

Dec 8, 2011 Structure 44,000 mi

WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR FUEL PUMP FAILURE THE CAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE ANOTHER SERIOUS ISSUE. THERE WAS A SEAL GOING IN TO THE COWLING THAT HAD LEAKED AND CAUSED A MAJOR AMOUNT OF WATER TO LEAK IN TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE, RIGHT WHERE THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND FUSE PANEL ARE. THIS CAUSED MAJOR D...

Dec 8, 2011 Electrical System 44,000 mi

DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 45 MPH THE CAR DASH DINGED, I LOOKED DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY THE CAR LOST POWER. I WAS ALMOST IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS AS THE CAR SLOWED RAPIDLY WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS (THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED SO SUDDENLY THAT IT TOOK THREE OR FOUR SECONDS TO COMPREHEND THE SITUATION AND ACTIVATE ...

Dec 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 44,000 mi

DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 45 MPH THE CAR DASH DINGED, I LOOKED DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY THE CAR LOST POWER. I WAS ALMOST IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS AS THE CAR SLOWED RAPIDLY WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS (THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED SO SUDDENLY THAT IT TOOK THREE OR FOUR SECONDS TO COMPREHEND THE SITUATION AND ACTIVATE ...

Dec 8, 2011 Electrical System 44,000 mi

WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR FUEL PUMP FAILURE THE CAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE ANOTHER SERIOUS ISSUE. THERE WAS A SEAL GOING IN TO THE COWLING THAT HAD LEAKED AND CAUSED A MAJOR AMOUNT OF WATER TO LEAK IN TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE, RIGHT WHERE THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND FUSE PANEL ARE. THIS CAUSED MAJOR D...

Dec 8, 2011 Structure 44,000 mi

WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR FUEL PUMP FAILURE THE CAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE ANOTHER SERIOUS ISSUE. THERE WAS A SEAL GOING IN TO THE COWLING THAT HAD LEAKED AND CAUSED A MAJOR AMOUNT OF WATER TO LEAK IN TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE, RIGHT WHERE THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND FUSE PANEL ARE. THIS CAUSED MAJOR D...

Dec 8, 2011 Electrical System 44,000 mi

DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 45 MPH THE CAR DASH DINGED, I LOOKED DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY THE CAR LOST POWER. I WAS ALMOST IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS AS THE CAR SLOWED RAPIDLY WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS (THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED SO SUDDENLY THAT IT TOOK THREE OR FOUR SECONDS TO COMPREHEND THE SITUATION AND ACTIVATE ...

Dec 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 44,000 mi

DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 45 MPH THE CAR DASH DINGED, I LOOKED DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY THE CAR LOST POWER. I WAS ALMOST IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS AS THE CAR SLOWED RAPIDLY WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS (THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED SO SUDDENLY THAT IT TOOK THREE OR FOUR SECONDS TO COMPREHEND THE SITUATION AND ACTIVATE ...

Dec 3, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 34,143 mi

3 MILES FROM HOME GLOW LIGHT STARTS BLINKING......NOT IN LIMP MODE I GET HOME SWITCH OFF WAIT.....TAKE IT FOR A QUICK SPIN NO MORE FLASHING LIGHT OR PROBLEM. NEXT DAY DRIVE 130 MILES TO PORTLAND NO PROBLEM. I THEN START OUT FOR BEAVERTON AND THE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AGAIN TURN OFF AGAIN STARTS NO ...

Dec 3, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 34,143 mi

3 MILES FROM HOME GLOW LIGHT STARTS BLINKING......NOT IN LIMP MODE I GET HOME SWITCH OFF WAIT.....TAKE IT FOR A QUICK SPIN NO MORE FLASHING LIGHT OR PROBLEM. NEXT DAY DRIVE 130 MILES TO PORTLAND NO PROBLEM. I THEN START OUT FOR BEAVERTON AND THE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AGAIN TURN OFF AGAIN STARTS NO ...

Dec 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES, USUALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS, BUT SOMETIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND STALLED COMPLETELY IN INTERSECTIONS TWICE. INITIALLY THIS WAS MOST OFTEN ON A COLD START, WITHIN THE FIRST 5-10 MILES, BUT NOT CONSISTENTLY. IT MIGHT DO IT ONCE A DAY, ONCE A WEEK, OR ONCE EVERY TWO OR THREE WEEKS. I...

Dec 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 500 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES, USUALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS, BUT SOMETIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND STALLED COMPLETELY IN INTERSECTIONS TWICE. INITIALLY THIS WAS MOST OFTEN ON A COLD START, WITHIN THE FIRST 5-10 MILES, BUT NOT CONSISTENTLY. IT MIGHT DO IT ONCE A DAY, ONCE A WEEK, OR ONCE EVERY TWO OR THREE WEEKS. I...

Dec 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 500 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES, USUALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS, BUT SOMETIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND STALLED COMPLETELY IN INTERSECTIONS TWICE. INITIALLY THIS WAS MOST OFTEN ON A COLD START, WITHIN THE FIRST 5-10 MILES, BUT NOT CONSISTENTLY. IT MIGHT DO IT ONCE A DAY, ONCE A WEEK, OR ONCE EVERY TWO OR THREE WEEKS. I...

Dec 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 500 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES, USUALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS, BUT SOMETIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND STALLED COMPLETELY IN INTERSECTIONS TWICE. INITIALLY THIS WAS MOST OFTEN ON A COLD START, WITHIN THE FIRST 5-10 MILES, BUT NOT CONSISTENTLY. IT MIGHT DO IT ONCE A DAY, ONCE A WEEK, OR ONCE EVERY TWO OR THREE WEEKS. I...

Dec 1, 2011 Power Train 14,000 mi

WHEN SITTING ON A UPHILL INCLINE PREPARING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY TOOK HOLD AFTER THE PEDAL WAS PRESSED A NUMBER OF TIMES TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! I HAVE READ ONLINE FORUMS AND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HAVE ...

Dec 1, 2011 Power Train 14,000 mi

WHEN SITTING ON A UPHILL INCLINE PREPARING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY TOOK HOLD AFTER THE PEDAL WAS PRESSED A NUMBER OF TIMES TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! I HAVE READ ONLINE FORUMS AND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HAVE ...

Nov 29, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 17,000 mi

CAR ENGINE DIED ON THE HIGHWAY. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BEING REPLACED. METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT FUEL SYSTEM. *KB

Nov 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,000 mi

CAR ENGINE DIED ON THE HIGHWAY. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BEING REPLACED. METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT FUEL SYSTEM. *KB

Nov 29, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 17,000 mi

CAR ENGINE DIED ON THE HIGHWAY. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BEING REPLACED. METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT FUEL SYSTEM. *KB

Nov 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,000 mi

CAR ENGINE DIED ON THE HIGHWAY. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BEING REPLACED. METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT FUEL SYSTEM. *KB

Nov 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 27,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK AS A RESULT OF FUEL RAIL FAILURE OF THE PARTS RECALLED PER VOLKSWAGEN RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 23J9/V5 & 23J8/K5. DEALER PERFORMED RECALL REPLACING NUMBER 2 FUEL LINE, BUT REMAINING OEM PARTS OF THE FUEL RAIL SYSTEM NOW EXHIBIT SUBSTANTIAL CORROSION, INCLUDING VISIBLE...

Nov 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 27,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK AS A RESULT OF FUEL RAIL FAILURE OF THE PARTS RECALLED PER VOLKSWAGEN RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 23J9/V5 & 23J8/K5. DEALER PERFORMED RECALL REPLACING NUMBER 2 FUEL LINE, BUT REMAINING OEM PARTS OF THE FUEL RAIL SYSTEM NOW EXHIBIT SUBSTANTIAL CORROSION, INCLUDING VISIBLE...

Nov 23, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 47,100 mi

I WAS EXITING THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR LOST POWER..THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT CAME ON...CAR RAN FOR MAYBE ANOTHER 2 MINS AT THE FREEWAY EXIT LIGHT THEN DIED AS I MADE MY WAY TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD...I OPENED THE FUEL FILTER CANISTER BEFORE I TOWED IT ...

Nov 23, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 47,100 mi

I WAS EXITING THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR LOST POWER..THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT CAME ON...CAR RAN FOR MAYBE ANOTHER 2 MINS AT THE FREEWAY EXIT LIGHT THEN DIED AS I MADE MY WAY TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD...I OPENED THE FUEL FILTER CANISTER BEFORE I TOWED IT ...

Nov 12, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 16,858 mi

NOTICED DIESEL LEAKAGE AROUND THE SECOND VALVE OF MY TDI ENGINE. NONE OF THE OTHER VALVES ON THE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE DEMONSTRATED LEAKAGE. NO CRACKING OF THE FUEL LINES. *TR

Nov 12, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 16,858 mi

NOTICED DIESEL LEAKAGE AROUND THE SECOND VALVE OF MY TDI ENGINE. NONE OF THE OTHER VALVES ON THE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE DEMONSTRATED LEAKAGE. NO CRACKING OF THE FUEL LINES. *TR

Nov 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,650 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH ROUGHLY 35,650 MILES. WHILE DRIVING UP THE ON-RAMP TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE, GLOW PLUG DASH LIGHT CAME ON AND WARNED TO "CHECK ENGINE NOW." WITHIN 20 SECONDS, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE (WITH DRIVERS FLYING BY ...

Nov 11, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,650 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH ROUGHLY 35,650 MILES. WHILE DRIVING UP THE ON-RAMP TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE, GLOW PLUG DASH LIGHT CAME ON AND WARNED TO "CHECK ENGINE NOW." WITHIN 20 SECONDS, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE (WITH DRIVERS FLYING BY ...

Nov 11, 2011 Power Train 35,650 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH ROUGHLY 35,650 MILES. WHILE DRIVING UP THE ON-RAMP TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE, GLOW PLUG DASH LIGHT CAME ON AND WARNED TO "CHECK ENGINE NOW." WITHIN 20 SECONDS, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE (WITH DRIVERS FLYING BY ...

Nov 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,650 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH ROUGHLY 35,650 MILES. WHILE DRIVING UP THE ON-RAMP TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE, GLOW PLUG DASH LIGHT CAME ON AND WARNED TO "CHECK ENGINE NOW." WITHIN 20 SECONDS, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE (WITH DRIVERS FLYING BY ...

Nov 11, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,650 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH ROUGHLY 35,650 MILES. WHILE DRIVING UP THE ON-RAMP TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE, GLOW PLUG DASH LIGHT CAME ON AND WARNED TO "CHECK ENGINE NOW." WITHIN 20 SECONDS, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE (WITH DRIVERS FLYING BY ...

Nov 11, 2011 Power Train 35,650 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH ROUGHLY 35,650 MILES. WHILE DRIVING UP THE ON-RAMP TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE, GLOW PLUG DASH LIGHT CAME ON AND WARNED TO "CHECK ENGINE NOW." WITHIN 20 SECONDS, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE (WITH DRIVERS FLYING BY ...

Nov 4, 2011 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A QUICK STOP THE CAR SOMETIMES EXPERIENCES A DELAYED RESPONSE. THE CAR WILL BEGIN TO ACCELERATE AT A CRAWL (AS IF I ONLY LET OFF THE BRAKE) EVEN THOUGH THE PEDAL IS PUSHED TO APPROXIMATELY 20% THEN WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AS IF I PUSHED THE PEDAL TO 80% SOMETIMES CAUSING THE ...

Nov 4, 2011 Power Train

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A QUICK STOP THE CAR SOMETIMES EXPERIENCES A DELAYED RESPONSE. THE CAR WILL BEGIN TO ACCELERATE AT A CRAWL (AS IF I ONLY LET OFF THE BRAKE) EVEN THOUGH THE PEDAL IS PUSHED TO APPROXIMATELY 20% THEN WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AS IF I PUSHED THE PEDAL TO 80% SOMETIMES CAUSING THE ...

Nov 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING UPHILL, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, FOLLOWED BY THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANU...

Nov 2, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE W...

Nov 2, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING UPHILL, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, FOLLOWED BY THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANU...

Nov 2, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE W...

Oct 31, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 9,403 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A BUSY DOWNTOWN, OUR CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALERSHIP. THE NEXT DAY, WE WERE TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO A FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THE FUEL PUMP HAD "COME APART" AND SENT M...

Oct 31, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 9,403 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A BUSY DOWNTOWN, OUR CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALERSHIP. THE NEXT DAY, WE WERE TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO A FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THE FUEL PUMP HAD "COME APART" AND SENT M...

Oct 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,551 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING ROUTINE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. CAR WAS ABLE TO COST TO A SAFE LOCATION AWAY FROM TRAFFIC. *TR

Oct 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,551 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED DURING ROUTINE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. CAR WAS ABLE TO COST TO A SAFE LOCATION AWAY FROM TRAFFIC. *TR

Oct 17, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING MORE FUEL THAN NORMAL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FUEL LINE WHERE THE FUEL CIRCU...

Oct 17, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING MORE FUEL THAN NORMAL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FUEL LINE WHERE THE FUEL CIRCU...

Oct 11, 2011 Air Bags Crash 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN HE WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE VEHICLE CRASH. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ONE VEHICLE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO R...

Oct 11, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN HE WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE VEHICLE CRASH. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ONE VEHICLE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO R...

Oct 11, 2011 Air Bags Crash 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN HE WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE VEHICLE CRASH. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ONE VEHICLE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO R...

Oct 11, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN HE WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE VEHICLE CRASH. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ONE VEHICLE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO R...

Oct 5, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 14,734 mi

09/29/11 4:30 PM 2010 JETTA 14,734 MILES OD. JUST CUT OFF AT 50 MPH IN TRAFFIC. STARTED TO LOOSE POWER THEN IT CUT OFF. THEN ALL [XXX] BROKE LOOSE. IT ( BABY CAR) CUT OF WITHOUT WARNING. LOOKED DOWN , SAW @ GLOW PLUG LIGHT@ FLASH THEN COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TOOK VW TOW 1 HR TO A...

Oct 5, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 14,734 mi

09/29/11 4:30 PM 2010 JETTA 14,734 MILES OD. JUST CUT OFF AT 50 MPH IN TRAFFIC. STARTED TO LOOSE POWER THEN IT CUT OFF. THEN ALL [XXX] BROKE LOOSE. IT ( BABY CAR) CUT OF WITHOUT WARNING. LOOKED DOWN , SAW @ GLOW PLUG LIGHT@ FLASH THEN COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TOOK VW TOW 1 HR TO A...

Oct 4, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,600 mi

MOTOR LOST MOST POWER BUT WAS ABLE TO GO 10-15MPH TO GET TO END OF TRIP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHED ON & OFF. CALLED VW AND THEY SCHEDULED APPT FOR NEXT DAY, SAID IT WAS OK TO DRIVE IN. BEGAN DRIVE HOME ON MAJOR CITY STREET. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NO...

Oct 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,600 mi

MOTOR LOST MOST POWER BUT WAS ABLE TO GO 10-15MPH TO GET TO END OF TRIP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHED ON & OFF. CALLED VW AND THEY SCHEDULED APPT FOR NEXT DAY, SAID IT WAS OK TO DRIVE IN. BEGAN DRIVE HOME ON MAJOR CITY STREET. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NO...

Oct 4, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,600 mi

MOTOR LOST MOST POWER BUT WAS ABLE TO GO 10-15MPH TO GET TO END OF TRIP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHED ON & OFF. CALLED VW AND THEY SCHEDULED APPT FOR NEXT DAY, SAID IT WAS OK TO DRIVE IN. BEGAN DRIVE HOME ON MAJOR CITY STREET. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NO...

Oct 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,600 mi

MOTOR LOST MOST POWER BUT WAS ABLE TO GO 10-15MPH TO GET TO END OF TRIP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHED ON & OFF. CALLED VW AND THEY SCHEDULED APPT FOR NEXT DAY, SAID IT WAS OK TO DRIVE IN. BEGAN DRIVE HOME ON MAJOR CITY STREET. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NO...

Oct 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 44,000 mi

FRONT DOORS DO NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICLLY. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Structure 44,000 mi

FRONT DOORS DO NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICLLY. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Electrical System 44,000 mi

FRONT DOORS DO NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICLLY. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 44,000 mi

FRONT DOORS DO NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICLLY. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Structure 44,000 mi

FRONT DOORS DO NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICLLY. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Electrical System 44,000 mi

FRONT DOORS DO NOT LOCK MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICLLY. *TR

Sep 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other 32,000 mi

DSG MECHATRON UNIT FAILURE: VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISPLAYS. THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, THEN GO OFF FOR SOME TIME AND THE DEALER KEPT TELLING ME IT WAS PROBABLY A GAS CAP ISSUE. FINALLY AFTER ABOUT 4-8 TIMES OF THIS HAPPENING I ADVISED THE DEALER I WAS BRINING IT IN TO GET LOOKED A...

Sep 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other 32,000 mi

DSG MECHATRON UNIT FAILURE: VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISPLAYS. THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, THEN GO OFF FOR SOME TIME AND THE DEALER KEPT TELLING ME IT WAS PROBABLY A GAS CAP ISSUE. FINALLY AFTER ABOUT 4-8 TIMES OF THIS HAPPENING I ADVISED THE DEALER I WAS BRINING IT IN TO GET LOOKED A...

Sep 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 30,569 mi

VEHICLE STALLED IN RIGHT LANE OF TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART. LOCATION HAD NO SHOULDER AND DID NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO BE MOVED OUT OF TRAFFIC. TOWED TO DEALER AND TOLD THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED AND THAT A COMMON CAUSE WAS GAS IN DIESEL. OUR OTHER TWO VEHICLES ARE ALSO DIESEL SO ...

Sep 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 30,569 mi

VEHICLE STALLED IN RIGHT LANE OF TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART. LOCATION HAD NO SHOULDER AND DID NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO BE MOVED OUT OF TRAFFIC. TOWED TO DEALER AND TOLD THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED AND THAT A COMMON CAUSE WAS GAS IN DIESEL. OUR OTHER TWO VEHICLES ARE ALSO DIESEL SO ...

Sep 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

IMPLODING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. *TR

Sep 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

IMPLODING HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. *TR

Sep 13, 2011 Electrical System 17,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, CAR STALLED OUT. BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED, RADIO ETC STAYED ON, BUT CAR HAD NO POWER AT ALL. ROLLED TO NEXT INTERSECTION, TURNED CAR OFF, AND RESTARTED IT. TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE, WHICH THEY THEN PERFORMED. AUG. 24 EXITING I95, 65MPH, SAME THIN...

Sep 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, CAR STALLED OUT. BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED, RADIO ETC STAYED ON, BUT CAR HAD NO POWER AT ALL. ROLLED TO NEXT INTERSECTION, TURNED CAR OFF, AND RESTARTED IT. TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE, WHICH THEY THEN PERFORMED. AUG. 24 EXITING I95, 65MPH, SAME THIN...

Sep 13, 2011 Steering 17,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, CAR STALLED OUT. BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED, RADIO ETC STAYED ON, BUT CAR HAD NO POWER AT ALL. ROLLED TO NEXT INTERSECTION, TURNED CAR OFF, AND RESTARTED IT. TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE, WHICH THEY THEN PERFORMED. AUG. 24 EXITING I95, 65MPH, SAME THIN...

Sep 13, 2011 Electrical System 17,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, CAR STALLED OUT. BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED, RADIO ETC STAYED ON, BUT CAR HAD NO POWER AT ALL. ROLLED TO NEXT INTERSECTION, TURNED CAR OFF, AND RESTARTED IT. TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE, WHICH THEY THEN PERFORMED. AUG. 24 EXITING I95, 65MPH, SAME THIN...

Sep 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, CAR STALLED OUT. BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED, RADIO ETC STAYED ON, BUT CAR HAD NO POWER AT ALL. ROLLED TO NEXT INTERSECTION, TURNED CAR OFF, AND RESTARTED IT. TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE, WHICH THEY THEN PERFORMED. AUG. 24 EXITING I95, 65MPH, SAME THIN...

Sep 13, 2011 Steering 17,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, CAR STALLED OUT. BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED, RADIO ETC STAYED ON, BUT CAR HAD NO POWER AT ALL. ROLLED TO NEXT INTERSECTION, TURNED CAR OFF, AND RESTARTED IT. TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE, WHICH THEY THEN PERFORMED. AUG. 24 EXITING I95, 65MPH, SAME THIN...

Sep 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,725 mi

I WAS DRIVEN UP A SMALL HILL GOING ABOUT 20 MPH AND AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP SIGN THE ENGINE STALLED. THERE WAS NO APPARENT REASON FOR THE STALLING. I LOST POWER COMPLETELY AND THERE WAS NO WAY THAT I COULD RESTART THE CAR. I KNEW THAT IT WAS NOT ELECTRICAL BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO PUT ON MY FLASHE...

Sep 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,725 mi

I WAS DRIVEN UP A SMALL HILL GOING ABOUT 20 MPH AND AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP SIGN THE ENGINE STALLED. THERE WAS NO APPARENT REASON FOR THE STALLING. I LOST POWER COMPLETELY AND THERE WAS NO WAY THAT I COULD RESTART THE CAR. I KNEW THAT IT WAS NOT ELECTRICAL BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO PUT ON MY FLASHE...

Sep 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,500 mi

THE VEHICLE GLOW POINT WARNING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND VEHICLE LOST POWER. RESTARTED AND DROVE HOME WITH NO FURTHER INDICATOR LIGHTS. RESTARTED THE FOLLOWING MORNING, CHECK ENGINE AND GLOW POINT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED (GLOW POINT WAS FLASHING). CAR LOST POWER TO THE POINT THAT WHEN THE TOW...

Sep 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOOK MY CAR TO GET THE OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD I HAVE A FUEL LEAK. LOOKED UP CAR ONLINE AT SAFECAR.GOV AND SAW THE 2010 JETTA HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/ FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. HAVING A FUEL LEAK IS MORE THAN DRAINING ON G...

Sep 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,500 mi

THE VEHICLE GLOW POINT WARNING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND VEHICLE LOST POWER. RESTARTED AND DROVE HOME WITH NO FURTHER INDICATOR LIGHTS. RESTARTED THE FOLLOWING MORNING, CHECK ENGINE AND GLOW POINT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED (GLOW POINT WAS FLASHING). CAR LOST POWER TO THE POINT THAT WHEN THE TOW...

Sep 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

TOOK MY CAR TO GET THE OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD I HAVE A FUEL LEAK. LOOKED UP CAR ONLINE AT SAFECAR.GOV AND SAW THE 2010 JETTA HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/ FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. HAVING A FUEL LEAK IS MORE THAN DRAINING ON G...

Sep 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA AND I NOTICED EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST FORMING ON THE REAR WHEELS AND OCCASIONAL SQUEAKING. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION AT MY FIRST SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OF 10,000 MILES. I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. AT THE NEXT SERVICE INTERVAL,20,000 MILES I WAS TOLD I NEED NEW...

Sep 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 29,217 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE PER DEALER. *TR

Sep 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA AND I NOTICED EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST FORMING ON THE REAR WHEELS AND OCCASIONAL SQUEAKING. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION AT MY FIRST SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OF 10,000 MILES. I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. AT THE NEXT SERVICE INTERVAL,20,000 MILES I WAS TOLD I NEED NEW...

Sep 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 29,217 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE PER DEALER. *TR

Sep 6, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 15,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH. THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WAS ACCOMPANIED BY AN AUDIBLE WARNING CHIME WITH A FLASHING GLOW PLUG INDICATOR WHICH LISTS AS AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION IN THE MANUAL. 1-2 MILES LATER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS STEERE...

Sep 6, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 15,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH. THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WAS ACCOMPANIED BY AN AUDIBLE WARNING CHIME WITH A FLASHING GLOW PLUG INDICATOR WHICH LISTS AS AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION IN THE MANUAL. 1-2 MILES LATER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS STEERE...

Aug 31, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 53,000 mi

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ENGINE STALLS, WILL NOT RESTART. ACCORDING TO DEALER IT IN A IN TANK FUEL PUNP ISSUE REQUIRING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM TO BE REPLACED. THE FUEL TANK WAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 FULL (HAD RUN THROUGH 3/4 OF TANK). NO FUELING ERRORS. 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. VEHICLE SHO...

Aug 31, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 53,000 mi

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ENGINE STALLS, WILL NOT RESTART. ACCORDING TO DEALER IT IN A IN TANK FUEL PUNP ISSUE REQUIRING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM TO BE REPLACED. THE FUEL TANK WAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 FULL (HAD RUN THROUGH 3/4 OF TANK). NO FUELING ERRORS. 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. VEHICLE SHO...

Aug 21, 2011 Air Bags 121,105 mi

AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT. *TR

Aug 21, 2011 Air Bags 121,105 mi

AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT. *TR

Aug 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 34,200 mi

MY PARTNER WAS DRIVING ON A CURBED 4 LANE ROAD WITH BIKE LANES AT 40 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND QUIT IMMEDIATELY. WOULD NOT RESTART. LEFT SITTING HALFWAY IN THE RIGHT LANE AND HALFWAY IN THE BIKE LANE. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER FOUND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF HIGH PRESSUR...

Aug 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 34,200 mi

MY PARTNER WAS DRIVING ON A CURBED 4 LANE ROAD WITH BIKE LANES AT 40 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND QUIT IMMEDIATELY. WOULD NOT RESTART. LEFT SITTING HALFWAY IN THE RIGHT LANE AND HALFWAY IN THE BIKE LANE. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER FOUND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF HIGH PRESSUR...

Aug 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,800 mi

2010 TDI JETTA SPORTWAGEN STALLED ON DECELERATION LANE, EXITING HIGHWAY. *KB

Aug 18, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 31,800 mi

2010 TDI JETTA SPORTWAGEN STALLED ON DECELERATION LANE, EXITING HIGHWAY. *KB

Aug 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,800 mi

2010 TDI JETTA SPORTWAGEN STALLED ON DECELERATION LANE, EXITING HIGHWAY. *KB

Aug 18, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 31,800 mi

2010 TDI JETTA SPORTWAGEN STALLED ON DECELERATION LANE, EXITING HIGHWAY. *KB

Aug 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL GLOW-PLUG LIGHT FLASHED SOLID, COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, ENGINE STALLED, AND NO RESTART. DEALER STATED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CONTAMINATED ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

DURING SECOND VW DEALER SERVICE AT APPROXIMATELY 9,000 MILES , CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON DURING THE PROCESS, TECH READ CODE AS A FAILURE IN A SECONDARY AIR-FLOW SENSOR, PART WAS REPLACE AND THE LIGHT WAS OFF. AT THIRD VW DEALER SERVICE AT 17,000 MILES, APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AFTER THE SERVICE, THE...

Aug 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL GLOW-PLUG LIGHT FLASHED SOLID, COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, ENGINE STALLED, AND NO RESTART. DEALER STATED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CONTAMINATED ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Aug 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

DURING SECOND VW DEALER SERVICE AT APPROXIMATELY 9,000 MILES , CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON DURING THE PROCESS, TECH READ CODE AS A FAILURE IN A SECONDARY AIR-FLOW SENSOR, PART WAS REPLACE AND THE LIGHT WAS OFF. AT THIRD VW DEALER SERVICE AT 17,000 MILES, APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AFTER THE SERVICE, THE...

Aug 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,100 mi

ON JULY 21 AT APPROX 1730HRS WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 15MPH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND HAD TO PULL OVER WITH NO ENGINE. I PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START IN NEUTRAL BUT HAD TO START WITH THE ENGINE IN PARK. THE VEHICLE IS A 2010 VW JETTA DIESEL. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THE VW DEALER ON 7/23 ...

Aug 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,500 mi

DEAD PEDAL - HESITATION - STALLING. ABSOLUTELY NO THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC. YOU PRESS THE PEDAL AND THERE IS NOTHING THERE. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE EXPRESSWAY OR STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION THE CAR STALLS. ALSO HAVE EXPERIENCED SURGING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AS IF THE FUEL...

Aug 9, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

2010 MY VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN 2.0L TDI (DIESEL, MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AFTER I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR IT'S SCHEDULED 30K MI. SERVICEBACK IN 06/2011, I LOOKED IN THE ENGINE BAY TO WIPE OFF ANY POSSIBLE SPILLAGE, WHEN LOW AND BEHOLD I SPOT WHAT LOOKS LIKE LEAKING FROM WHERE THE INJECTORS MEET THE VALVE CO...

Aug 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS GOING AT 25 MPH WHEN IT STARTED LOSING POWER. IT STOPPED BARELY FEW FEET AFTER THE INTERSECTION. ENGINE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY TO THE NEAREST VW DEALERSHIP. AFTER INVESTIGATION DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT THEY FOUND TRACES OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL PUMP AND GASOLINE HAS DESTROYED...

Aug 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,100 mi

ON JULY 21 AT APPROX 1730HRS WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 15MPH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND HAD TO PULL OVER WITH NO ENGINE. I PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START IN NEUTRAL BUT HAD TO START WITH THE ENGINE IN PARK. THE VEHICLE IS A 2010 VW JETTA DIESEL. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THE VW DEALER ON 7/23 ...

Aug 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,500 mi

DEAD PEDAL - HESITATION - STALLING. ABSOLUTELY NO THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC. YOU PRESS THE PEDAL AND THERE IS NOTHING THERE. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE EXPRESSWAY OR STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION THE CAR STALLS. ALSO HAVE EXPERIENCED SURGING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AS IF THE FUEL...

Aug 9, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

2010 MY VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN 2.0L TDI (DIESEL, MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AFTER I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR IT'S SCHEDULED 30K MI. SERVICEBACK IN 06/2011, I LOOKED IN THE ENGINE BAY TO WIPE OFF ANY POSSIBLE SPILLAGE, WHEN LOW AND BEHOLD I SPOT WHAT LOOKS LIKE LEAKING FROM WHERE THE INJECTORS MEET THE VALVE CO...

Aug 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS GOING AT 25 MPH WHEN IT STARTED LOSING POWER. IT STOPPED BARELY FEW FEET AFTER THE INTERSECTION. ENGINE WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY TO THE NEAREST VW DEALERSHIP. AFTER INVESTIGATION DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT THEY FOUND TRACES OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL PUMP AND GASOLINE HAS DESTROYED...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 8,000 mi

2010 VW TDI JETTA WAGON I OWN A 2010 VW TDI JETTA WAGON AND EARLY JAN/FEB I SMELLED DIESEL FUEL COMING INTO MY CAR (THE CAR AT THE TIME HAD 8,000 MILES). ALSO, I NOTICED DIESEL FUEL DRIPPING ON MY DRIVEWAY. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY FIRST ADVISED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR NE...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR PUMPED FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE FAILURE RECURRED REPEATEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. T...

Aug 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS, THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE ...

Aug 8, 2011 Power Train 15,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAS 15K MILES ON IT THUS FAR. WHEN PULLING OUT ONTO A STREET FROM A COMPLETE STOP THERE IS A DEFINITE AND HAZARDOUS HESITATION BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE FORWARD. THIS ISSUE EXISTED SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. SOMETIMES THE HESITATI...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 27,800 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL INTO A SHOPPING PLAZA. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS HPFP (HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP) PROBLEM. APPARENTLY THIS IS HAPPENING A LOT: HTTP://FORUMS.TDICLUB.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=299854 CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER,...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 8,500 mi

AFTER READING SOME ARTICLES REGARDING POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP ON MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI, I REALIZED THAT I MAY HAVE HAD SEVERAL RELATED INCIDENTS. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS, THE ENGINE HAS MYSTERIOUSLY STOPPED AS I SLOWED DOWN AT AN INTERSECTION, THEN H...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 8,000 mi

2010 VW TDI JETTA WAGON I OWN A 2010 VW TDI JETTA WAGON AND EARLY JAN/FEB I SMELLED DIESEL FUEL COMING INTO MY CAR (THE CAR AT THE TIME HAD 8,000 MILES). ALSO, I NOTICED DIESEL FUEL DRIPPING ON MY DRIVEWAY. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY FIRST ADVISED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR NE...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR PUMPED FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE FAILURE RECURRED REPEATEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. T...

Aug 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS, THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE ...

Aug 8, 2011 Power Train 15,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAS 15K MILES ON IT THUS FAR. WHEN PULLING OUT ONTO A STREET FROM A COMPLETE STOP THERE IS A DEFINITE AND HAZARDOUS HESITATION BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE FORWARD. THIS ISSUE EXISTED SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. SOMETIMES THE HESITATI...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 27,800 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL INTO A SHOPPING PLAZA. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS HPFP (HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP) PROBLEM. APPARENTLY THIS IS HAPPENING A LOT: HTTP://FORUMS.TDICLUB.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=299854 CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER,...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 8,500 mi

AFTER READING SOME ARTICLES REGARDING POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMP ON MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI, I REALIZED THAT I MAY HAVE HAD SEVERAL RELATED INCIDENTS. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS, THE ENGINE HAS MYSTERIOUSLY STOPPED AS I SLOWED DOWN AT AN INTERSECTION, THEN H...

Aug 4, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 34,999 mi

TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN STARTED LOSING POWER AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THEN A COMPLETE STALL. CAR IS STILL IN THE SERVICE DEPT AT VW. VW STATED THEY ARE NOT QUITE SURE WHAT IS WRONG BUT SUSPECT IT WAS FUEL RELATED ("METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL"). SAID THEY WERE S...

Aug 4, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 34,999 mi

TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN STARTED LOSING POWER AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THEN A COMPLETE STALL. CAR IS STILL IN THE SERVICE DEPT AT VW. VW STATED THEY ARE NOT QUITE SURE WHAT IS WRONG BUT SUSPECT IT WAS FUEL RELATED ("METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL"). SAID THEY WERE S...

Aug 1, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 33,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY DEALER MAINTAINED 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI THE GLOW PLUG AND ENGINE LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING AND THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART WHEN STOPPED IN A L TURN LANE. TO GET THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD I HAD TO COAST ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC AND ROLL INTO...

Aug 1, 2011 Air Bags Crash 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE SEAT AND CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS ...

Aug 1, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 33,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY DEALER MAINTAINED 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI THE GLOW PLUG AND ENGINE LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING AND THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART WHEN STOPPED IN A L TURN LANE. TO GET THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD I HAD TO COAST ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC AND ROLL INTO...

Aug 1, 2011 Air Bags Crash 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE SEAT AND CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS ...

Jul 27, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 36,252 mi

THE FOLLOWING EVENT OCCURRED ON 22 JULY 2011 IN A 2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH THE DSG. WEATHER WAS SUNNY, CLEAR AND APPROXIMATELY 94 DEGREES. TIME OF DAY WAS 1630 HOURS. I WAS LEAVING WORK AND I ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE TO GO HOME. I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. WHEN I ...

Jul 27, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 36,252 mi

THE FOLLOWING EVENT OCCURRED ON 22 JULY 2011 IN A 2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH THE DSG. WEATHER WAS SUNNY, CLEAR AND APPROXIMATELY 94 DEGREES. TIME OF DAY WAS 1630 HOURS. I WAS LEAVING WORK AND I ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE INTERSTATE TO GO HOME. I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. WHEN I ...

Jul 26, 2011 Power Train

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER STATES KNOCKING NOISE BY GEARBOX WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CLUTCHING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO WAIT TWO MONTHS FOR THE PART. THE CONSUMER STATED THREE TO FOUR DAYS LATER, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED, THE NOISE ...

Jul 26, 2011 Electrical System 23,000 mi

OUR 2010 VW JETTA TDI SPORTWAGEN UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED SHORTLY AFTER STARTING LAST NIGHT. THE BATTERY LIGHT WENT ON, I THEN TURNED KEYS OFF AND ON AND IT WAS FINE. SAW THAT THERE WERE OTHER COMPLAINTS, SO WANTED TO ADD MINE. *TR

Jul 26, 2011 Power Train

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER STATES KNOCKING NOISE BY GEARBOX WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE CLUTCHING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO WAIT TWO MONTHS FOR THE PART. THE CONSUMER STATED THREE TO FOUR DAYS LATER, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED, THE NOISE ...

Jul 26, 2011 Electrical System 23,000 mi

OUR 2010 VW JETTA TDI SPORTWAGEN UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED SHORTLY AFTER STARTING LAST NIGHT. THE BATTERY LIGHT WENT ON, I THEN TURNED KEYS OFF AND ON AND IT WAS FINE. SAW THAT THERE WERE OTHER COMPLAINTS, SO WANTED TO ADD MINE. *TR

Jul 24, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2,300 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI IN JULY 2010. ON JULY 21, 2011, THE VEHICLE WAS GIVEN ITS FIRST SERVICE AT A VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP IN MADISON, WI. THE NEXT DAY, JULY 22, 2011, THE CAR WAS TO BE DRIVEN FROM MADISON, WI, TO NASHVILLE, TN. JUST PAST URBANA, IL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN ...

Jul 24, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,550 mi

WAS TRAVELING ON A CITY BLOCK IN SAN FRANCISCO WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. THERE WAS A SLIGHT POWER SURGE BUT NO STALL. DRIVING INTO THE NEXT CITY BLOCK THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED AND I PULLED OVER TO CURB. UNABLE TO START AGAIN. CAR WAS TOWED TO VW DEALER. WAS TOLD THE FUEL PUMP IN THE TANK HAD MAL...

Jul 24, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2,300 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI IN JULY 2010. ON JULY 21, 2011, THE VEHICLE WAS GIVEN ITS FIRST SERVICE AT A VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP IN MADISON, WI. THE NEXT DAY, JULY 22, 2011, THE CAR WAS TO BE DRIVEN FROM MADISON, WI, TO NASHVILLE, TN. JUST PAST URBANA, IL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN ...

Jul 24, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,550 mi

WAS TRAVELING ON A CITY BLOCK IN SAN FRANCISCO WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. THERE WAS A SLIGHT POWER SURGE BUT NO STALL. DRIVING INTO THE NEXT CITY BLOCK THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED AND I PULLED OVER TO CURB. UNABLE TO START AGAIN. CAR WAS TOWED TO VW DEALER. WAS TOLD THE FUEL PUMP IN THE TANK HAD MAL...

Jul 22, 2011 Power Train 33,000 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTS WAGON WITH THE DSG AUTOMATIC IS CURRENTLY HAVING A SEVERE HESITATION WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. I LET OFF THE BREAK AND STEP ON THE GAS AND IT DOES NOT MOVE FOR A SECOND THEN LURCHES FORWARD. THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC. IT SEEMS AS THE CAR DRIVES LONGER IT ...

Jul 22, 2011 Power Train 33,000 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTS WAGON WITH THE DSG AUTOMATIC IS CURRENTLY HAVING A SEVERE HESITATION WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. I LET OFF THE BREAK AND STEP ON THE GAS AND IT DOES NOT MOVE FOR A SECOND THEN LURCHES FORWARD. THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC. IT SEEMS AS THE CAR DRIVES LONGER IT ...

Jul 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,891 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS ABOUT TO SHIFT TO A LOWER GEAR TO SLOW DOWN, THE ENGINE STALLED AND DIED. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AGAIN. I DRIVE A DIESEL MANUAL TRANSMISSION ENGINE.

Jul 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION ON CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET, PRESSING THE 'COAST/DECELERATE' BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT TO JUMP BY SEVERAL MPH, I.E. ACCELERATE. EXAMPLE: CRUISE IS SET AT 55 MPH. PRESS THE COAST BUTTON THREE OR FOUR TIMES (CAR SHOULD DECELERA...

Jul 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION ON CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET, PRESSING THE 'COAST/DECELERATE' BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT TO JUMP BY SEVERAL MPH, I.E. ACCELERATE. EXAMPLE: CRUISE IS SET AT 55 MPH. PRESS THE COAST BUTTON THREE OR FOUR TIMES (CAR SHOULD DECELERA...

Jul 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,891 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS ABOUT TO SHIFT TO A LOWER GEAR TO SLOW DOWN, THE ENGINE STALLED AND DIED. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AGAIN. I DRIVE A DIESEL MANUAL TRANSMISSION ENGINE.

Jul 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION ON CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET, PRESSING THE 'COAST/DECELERATE' BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT TO JUMP BY SEVERAL MPH, I.E. ACCELERATE. EXAMPLE: CRUISE IS SET AT 55 MPH. PRESS THE COAST BUTTON THREE OR FOUR TIMES (CAR SHOULD DECELERA...

Jul 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION ON CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET, PRESSING THE 'COAST/DECELERATE' BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT TO JUMP BY SEVERAL MPH, I.E. ACCELERATE. EXAMPLE: CRUISE IS SET AT 55 MPH. PRESS THE COAST BUTTON THREE OR FOUR TIMES (CAR SHOULD DECELERA...

Jul 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

BRAKES ON 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI WEARING UNEVENLY. 90 % FRONT BRAKE PAD LEFT AND 15% PAD LEFT ON THE REAR. VOLKSWAGEN SHOP REPORTS TO ME THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AND IS NORMAL. VOLKSWAGEN SHOP MANAGER STATES IT IS DUE TO UNDERSIZED REAR BRAKE PAD CAUSING IT TO WEAR OUT QUICKLY. MA...

Jul 15, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

BRAKES ON 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI WEARING UNEVENLY. 90 % FRONT BRAKE PAD LEFT AND 15% PAD LEFT ON THE REAR. VOLKSWAGEN SHOP REPORTS TO ME THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AND IS NORMAL. VOLKSWAGEN SHOP MANAGER STATES IT IS DUE TO UNDERSIZED REAR BRAKE PAD CAUSING IT TO WEAR OUT QUICKLY. MA...

Jul 7, 2011 Unknown Or Other 200 mi

VEHICLE STUMBLES USUALLY WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF MILES OF TRAVEL AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. USUALLY OCCURS DURING MILD ACCELERATION AND AROUND 30-45 MPH. VEHICLE DOES THIS VERY OFTEN. I HAVE READ MUCH ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ON LINE AND HAVE BEEN WAITING TO HEAR ABOUT A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. SOUND...

Jul 7, 2011 Unknown Or Other 200 mi

VEHICLE STUMBLES USUALLY WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF MILES OF TRAVEL AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. USUALLY OCCURS DURING MILD ACCELERATION AND AROUND 30-45 MPH. VEHICLE DOES THIS VERY OFTEN. I HAVE READ MUCH ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ON LINE AND HAVE BEEN WAITING TO HEAR ABOUT A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. SOUND...

Jul 6, 2011 Electrical System 3,000 mi

MY VW JETTA TDI STALLED WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN AFTER THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. IT DID THIS OCCASIONALLY DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. AFTER A YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AND A DOZEN OR SO INCIDENTS, THE CAR STARTED TO STALL MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A ONE HALF-HOUR COMMUTE. TWICE RECENTLY, ONCE ON MY ...

Jul 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

MY VW JETTA TDI STALLED WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN AFTER THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. IT DID THIS OCCASIONALLY DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. AFTER A YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AND A DOZEN OR SO INCIDENTS, THE CAR STARTED TO STALL MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A ONE HALF-HOUR COMMUTE. TWICE RECENTLY, ONCE ON MY ...

Jul 6, 2011 Electrical System 3,000 mi

MY VW JETTA TDI STALLED WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN AFTER THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. IT DID THIS OCCASIONALLY DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. AFTER A YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AND A DOZEN OR SO INCIDENTS, THE CAR STARTED TO STALL MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A ONE HALF-HOUR COMMUTE. TWICE RECENTLY, ONCE ON MY ...

Jul 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

MY VW JETTA TDI STALLED WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN AFTER THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED. IT DID THIS OCCASIONALLY DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. AFTER A YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AND A DOZEN OR SO INCIDENTS, THE CAR STARTED TO STALL MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A ONE HALF-HOUR COMMUTE. TWICE RECENTLY, ONCE ON MY ...

Jun 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,325 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI HAS HAD 5 EPISODES OF STALLING (ACTUALLY IT DOES NOT STALL IN THE NORMAL SENSE OF THE WORD, THE ENGINE JUST STOPS RUNNING). IN ALL 5 INCIDENTS THE CAR NEEDED TO BE PLACED IN PARK, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE TURNED OFF AND THEN THE CAR COULD BE RESTARTED AND RAN NORMALLY. IN 4 OF ...

Jun 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,325 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI HAS HAD 5 EPISODES OF STALLING (ACTUALLY IT DOES NOT STALL IN THE NORMAL SENSE OF THE WORD, THE ENGINE JUST STOPS RUNNING). IN ALL 5 INCIDENTS THE CAR NEEDED TO BE PLACED IN PARK, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE TURNED OFF AND THEN THE CAR COULD BE RESTARTED AND RAN NORMALLY. IN 4 OF ...

Jun 26, 2011 Seats 30 mi

HEADREST IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO THE POINT WHERE I REVERSED IT WHICH MAKES IT VERY UNSAFE. IN THE NORMAL POSITION IT CAUSES SIGNIFICANT NECK PAIN. PLEASE CHANGE THE SAFETY LAWS TO THE OLD VERSION FOR HEADRESTS. MY 2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAD VERY COMFORTABLE HEADRESTS. *TR

Jun 26, 2011 Seats 30 mi

HEADREST IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO THE POINT WHERE I REVERSED IT WHICH MAKES IT VERY UNSAFE. IN THE NORMAL POSITION IT CAUSES SIGNIFICANT NECK PAIN. PLEASE CHANGE THE SAFETY LAWS TO THE OLD VERSION FOR HEADRESTS. MY 2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAD VERY COMFORTABLE HEADRESTS. *TR

Jun 21, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,236 mi

I WANT TO MAKE SURE MY VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN NHTSA INVESTIGATION EA11003 - VOLKSWAGEN DIESEL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURES. NOTE: VW USES A FOAM CUP TEST TO VERIFY PRESENCE OF GASOLINE IN THE DIESEL FUEL. BIODIESEL WILL MELT FOAM THE SAME WAY GASOLINE DOES SO THE FOAM CUP TEST WILL SHOW THE SAM...

Jun 21, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,236 mi

I WANT TO MAKE SURE MY VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN NHTSA INVESTIGATION EA11003 - VOLKSWAGEN DIESEL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURES. NOTE: VW USES A FOAM CUP TEST TO VERIFY PRESENCE OF GASOLINE IN THE DIESEL FUEL. BIODIESEL WILL MELT FOAM THE SAME WAY GASOLINE DOES SO THE FOAM CUP TEST WILL SHOW THE SAM...

Jun 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other 13,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. IT IS USUALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARMED UP AND OFTEN WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 80 F. *TT

Jun 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other 13,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. IT IS USUALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARMED UP AND OFTEN WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS OVER 80 F. *TT

Jun 18, 2011 Power Train 8,004 mi

CAR NEARLY STALLS, AND THEN WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS, THE RPM RISES REALLY HIGH TO 4000 RPM, THEN THE GEAR SHIFTS INTO 1ST CAUSING THE CAR TO DANGEROUSLY LURCH FORWARD. THIS CAN CAUSE A COLLISION. IT ALSO HAS A VERY NOTICEABLE DELAY TO SHIFT OUT OF NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR, SO WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN A...

Jun 18, 2011 Power Train 8,004 mi

CAR NEARLY STALLS, AND THEN WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS, THE RPM RISES REALLY HIGH TO 4000 RPM, THEN THE GEAR SHIFTS INTO 1ST CAUSING THE CAR TO DANGEROUSLY LURCH FORWARD. THIS CAN CAUSE A COLLISION. IT ALSO HAS A VERY NOTICEABLE DELAY TO SHIFT OUT OF NEUTRAL TO 1ST GEAR, SO WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN A...

Jun 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 800 mi

2010 JETTA DIESEL AUTOMOBILE. PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE STALLING AND/OR POWER DOWN PROBLEMS. ALMOST HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A LEFT HAND TURN TWICE BECAUSE VEHICLE STALLED. WE HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY DENY ANYTHING IS WRONG. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT VERY...

Jun 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 800 mi

2010 JETTA DIESEL AUTOMOBILE. PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE STALLING AND/OR POWER DOWN PROBLEMS. ALMOST HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A LEFT HAND TURN TWICE BECAUSE VEHICLE STALLED. WE HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY DENY ANYTHING IS WRONG. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT VERY...

May 30, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 5,000 mi

THE CAR CHRONICALLY STALLS IN FIRST OR SECOND GEAR IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS OR WHEN COASTING. WHEN GIVING IT GAS AND LETTING OUT THE CLUTCH, IT JUST STALLS WITH NO WARNING. HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER JETTA TDI OWNERS AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGE SAME PROBLEM

May 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

THE CAR CHRONICALLY STALLS IN FIRST OR SECOND GEAR IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS OR WHEN COASTING. WHEN GIVING IT GAS AND LETTING OUT THE CLUTCH, IT JUST STALLS WITH NO WARNING. HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER JETTA TDI OWNERS AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGE SAME PROBLEM

May 30, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 5,000 mi

THE CAR CHRONICALLY STALLS IN FIRST OR SECOND GEAR IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS OR WHEN COASTING. WHEN GIVING IT GAS AND LETTING OUT THE CLUTCH, IT JUST STALLS WITH NO WARNING. HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER JETTA TDI OWNERS AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGE SAME PROBLEM

May 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

THE CAR CHRONICALLY STALLS IN FIRST OR SECOND GEAR IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS OR WHEN COASTING. WHEN GIVING IT GAS AND LETTING OUT THE CLUTCH, IT JUST STALLS WITH NO WARNING. HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER JETTA TDI OWNERS AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGE SAME PROBLEM

May 16, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 21,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT A LOW SPEED TO THE NEAREST DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE FUE...

May 16, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 21,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT A LOW SPEED TO THE NEAREST DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE FUE...

May 15, 2011 Electrical System 17,500 mi

I HAD COME TO A FULL STOP AND WAS IDLING AT A RED LIGHT IN A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY. NO MISFIRING OR ROUGH MOMENTS BEFORE STOPPING, JUST A SUDDEN CUT OFF. I PUT THE ENGINE IN PARK AND TRIED RESTARTING THE ENGINE. NO SUCCESS. I PUT THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL AND GOT A PUSH ...

May 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,500 mi

I HAD COME TO A FULL STOP AND WAS IDLING AT A RED LIGHT IN A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY. NO MISFIRING OR ROUGH MOMENTS BEFORE STOPPING, JUST A SUDDEN CUT OFF. I PUT THE ENGINE IN PARK AND TRIED RESTARTING THE ENGINE. NO SUCCESS. I PUT THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL AND GOT A PUSH ...

May 15, 2011 Electrical System 17,500 mi

I HAD COME TO A FULL STOP AND WAS IDLING AT A RED LIGHT IN A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY. NO MISFIRING OR ROUGH MOMENTS BEFORE STOPPING, JUST A SUDDEN CUT OFF. I PUT THE ENGINE IN PARK AND TRIED RESTARTING THE ENGINE. NO SUCCESS. I PUT THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL AND GOT A PUSH ...

May 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,500 mi

I HAD COME TO A FULL STOP AND WAS IDLING AT A RED LIGHT IN A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY. NO MISFIRING OR ROUGH MOMENTS BEFORE STOPPING, JUST A SUDDEN CUT OFF. I PUT THE ENGINE IN PARK AND TRIED RESTARTING THE ENGINE. NO SUCCESS. I PUT THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL AND GOT A PUSH ...

May 13, 2011 Power Train 7,000 mi

THE MECHATRONIC UNIT ON THE DSG FAILED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LURCH FORWARD WHEN IN 1ST GEAR, AND REMAINING IN NEUTRAL FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WHICH IS NOT NORMAL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN THE FAILURE TO CLEAR AN INTERSECTION ESPECIALLY MAKING A LEFT TURN, AND P...

May 13, 2011 Power Train 7,000 mi

THE MECHATRONIC UNIT ON THE DSG FAILED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LURCH FORWARD WHEN IN 1ST GEAR, AND REMAINING IN NEUTRAL FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WHICH IS NOT NORMAL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IN THE FAILURE TO CLEAR AN INTERSECTION ESPECIALLY MAKING A LEFT TURN, AND P...

May 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

JETTA TDI STALLING. *TR

May 10, 2011 Power Train

I PURCHASED MY 2010 JETTA TDI NEW AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2009. IT IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I'M A PRETTY CONSERVATIVE DRIVER AND ATTEMPT TO MAXIMIZE MY MPG. EACH DAY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SETTING OVERNIGHT AND IS COLD, I START UP AND DRIVE TO THE STORE, A 4 MILE DRIVE, THE ENGINE WILL PAUSE...

May 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED MY 2010 JETTA TDI NEW AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2009. IT IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I'M A PRETTY CONSERVATIVE DRIVER AND ATTEMPT TO MAXIMIZE MY MPG. EACH DAY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SETTING OVERNIGHT AND IS COLD, I START UP AND DRIVE TO THE STORE, A 4 MILE DRIVE, THE ENGINE WILL PAUSE...

May 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

JETTA TDI STALLING. *TR

May 10, 2011 Power Train

I PURCHASED MY 2010 JETTA TDI NEW AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2009. IT IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I'M A PRETTY CONSERVATIVE DRIVER AND ATTEMPT TO MAXIMIZE MY MPG. EACH DAY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SETTING OVERNIGHT AND IS COLD, I START UP AND DRIVE TO THE STORE, A 4 MILE DRIVE, THE ENGINE WILL PAUSE...

May 10, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED MY 2010 JETTA TDI NEW AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2009. IT IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I'M A PRETTY CONSERVATIVE DRIVER AND ATTEMPT TO MAXIMIZE MY MPG. EACH DAY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SETTING OVERNIGHT AND IS COLD, I START UP AND DRIVE TO THE STORE, A 4 MILE DRIVE, THE ENGINE WILL PAUSE...

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 12,000 mi

ON MAY 8,2011 MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI DIESEL SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AS I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40 MILES PER HOUR. AFTER THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND THE CAR STARTED. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 6 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF THE ENGINE. THIS PROBLEM ...

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 12,000 mi

ON MAY 8,2011 MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI DIESEL SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AS I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40 MILES PER HOUR. AFTER THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND THE CAR STARTED. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 6 TIMES PRIOR TO THIS COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF THE ENGINE. THIS PROBLEM ...

Apr 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,900 mi

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT , TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL TO COAST IN AND APPLIED THE BRAKE (APPROX 3 TO 4 MPH). THE ENGINE REVVED AND ACCELERATED. THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD. I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS I COULD. THE CAR MOVED APPROX 6 FEET AND OVER A 6 INCH CURB. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE R...

Apr 30, 2011 Tires 18,500 mi

NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE. BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL. TIRE REPLACED. *TR

Apr 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,900 mi

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT , TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL TO COAST IN AND APPLIED THE BRAKE (APPROX 3 TO 4 MPH). THE ENGINE REVVED AND ACCELERATED. THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD. I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS I COULD. THE CAR MOVED APPROX 6 FEET AND OVER A 6 INCH CURB. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE R...

Apr 30, 2011 Tires 18,500 mi

NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE. BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL. TIRE REPLACED. *TR

Apr 26, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 37,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. AFTER THE SECOND FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHER...

Apr 26, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2,500 mi

VEHICLE, A 2010 VOLKWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI DIESEL MODEL WITH ABOUT 2500 MILES ON IT (NEARLY NEW) STALLED IN BUSY TRAFFIC LEAVING MY WIFE STRANDED. VEHICLE HAD FAILURE OF HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, REPORTED BY MANY OWNERS OF RECENT VOLKWAGEN TDI MODELS.

Apr 26, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 37,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. AFTER THE SECOND FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHER...

Apr 26, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2,500 mi

VEHICLE, A 2010 VOLKWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI DIESEL MODEL WITH ABOUT 2500 MILES ON IT (NEARLY NEW) STALLED IN BUSY TRAFFIC LEAVING MY WIFE STRANDED. VEHICLE HAD FAILURE OF HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, REPORTED BY MANY OWNERS OF RECENT VOLKWAGEN TDI MODELS.

Apr 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

WE HAVE 2010 VW JETTA TDI AND WE HAVE THE STALLING PROBLEMS. IT STARTED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. IN CA HIGHWAY TRAFFIC I HAD THE CAR STALL ON ME 15 TIMES, I WAS WRECK BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY. I REFUSE TO DRIVE THE CAR ANYMORE. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP NOW 6...

Apr 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

WE HAVE 2010 VW JETTA TDI AND WE HAVE THE STALLING PROBLEMS. IT STARTED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. IN CA HIGHWAY TRAFFIC I HAD THE CAR STALL ON ME 15 TIMES, I WAS WRECK BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY. I REFUSE TO DRIVE THE CAR ANYMORE. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP NOW 6...

Apr 13, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 13,345 mi

JETTA TDI DIESEL ENGINE STALL PRECEDED BY GLOW PLUG ALARM AND SUBSEQUENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISPLAY. THE CAR COULD BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL TRIES AND DRIVEN VERY SLOWLY AS THE ENGINE WAS EXTREMELY SLUGGISH. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS FAILURE OCCURRED, THE LAST BEING IN NOVEMBER 2010. THE FIRS...

Apr 13, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 13,345 mi

JETTA TDI DIESEL ENGINE STALL PRECEDED BY GLOW PLUG ALARM AND SUBSEQUENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DISPLAY. THE CAR COULD BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL TRIES AND DRIVEN VERY SLOWLY AS THE ENGINE WAS EXTREMELY SLUGGISH. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS FAILURE OCCURRED, THE LAST BEING IN NOVEMBER 2010. THE FIRS...

Apr 12, 2011 Tires 42,125 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA DTI WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A TIRES, LINE SIZE P205/55R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A TIRE ROTATION WHEN HE WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE COMING APART AT THE SIDE WALL. TWO OF THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Apr 12, 2011 Tires 42,125 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA DTI WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A TIRES, LINE SIZE P205/55R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A TIRE ROTATION WHEN HE WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE COMING APART AT THE SIDE WALL. TWO OF THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Apr 5, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 8,000 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGEN TDI 2.0 TURBO, AUTOMATIC. WE HAD A MAJOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKS, AND FLASHING 'ENGINE MALFUNCTION'. SHE PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TURNED OFF. WE HAD ONLY 4000 MILES ON IT. IT STARTED UP AFTER A FEW MINUTES. CALLED THE LOCAL VW DEALER AND...

Apr 5, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 8,000 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGEN TDI 2.0 TURBO, AUTOMATIC. WE HAD A MAJOR LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKS, AND FLASHING 'ENGINE MALFUNCTION'. SHE PULLED OVER SAFELY AND TURNED OFF. WE HAD ONLY 4000 MILES ON IT. IT STARTED UP AFTER A FEW MINUTES. CALLED THE LOCAL VW DEALER AND...

Mar 31, 2011 Electrical System 10,500 mi

VOLKSWAGEN 2010 JETTA TDI STATIONWAGON - PULLED TO STOP LIGHT AND CAR JUST SHUT OFF - EVERYTHING ALL ELECTRONICS AND ENGINE. *TR

Mar 31, 2011 Electrical System 10,500 mi

VOLKSWAGEN 2010 JETTA TDI STATIONWAGON - PULLED TO STOP LIGHT AND CAR JUST SHUT OFF - EVERYTHING ALL ELECTRONICS AND ENGINE. *TR

Mar 28, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 15,000 mi

2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI GLOW-PLUG LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGINS BLINKING, LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALER, TURBO AND EXHAUST SENSOR REPLACED AND CAR RETURNED TO OWNER. NOW, HAS BEEN IN MANY TIMES FOR SHORT HESITATION AND BRIEF ENGINE STOPPAGE. FUEL FILTER REPLACED, A...

Mar 28, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 15,000 mi

2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI GLOW-PLUG LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGINS BLINKING, LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALER, TURBO AND EXHAUST SENSOR REPLACED AND CAR RETURNED TO OWNER. NOW, HAS BEEN IN MANY TIMES FOR SHORT HESITATION AND BRIEF ENGINE STOPPAGE. FUEL FILTER REPLACED, A...

Mar 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGON JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI AUTOMATC TRANSMISSION.THE VEHICLE LOSES TOTAL POWER IF THE DRIVER "POWER BRAKES" THE VEHICLE. IE: IF YOU ARE SITTING AT STOP SIGN DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC, LEFT FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND YOU ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE QUICLKY, THE CAR WILL MOVE FORWARD SLIGHTLY AS IF IT STAL...

Mar 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 29,000 mi

2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI; VEHICLE LOST POWER BUT CONTINUED RUNNING. DASH WARNING LIGHTS(GLOW PLUG LAMP FLASHING) WERE ILLUMINATED. DEALER STATED FUEL CONTAMINATION. FUEL TESTS, BY AN ACTUAL FUEL LAB, SHOW FUEL IN THE SYSTEM MET ALL ASTM STANDARDS FOR DIESEL FUEL OILS. PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE MATE...

Mar 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI; VEHICLE LOST POWER BUT CONTINUED RUNNING. DASH WARNING LIGHTS(GLOW PLUG LAMP FLASHING) WERE ILLUMINATED. DEALER STATED FUEL CONTAMINATION. FUEL TESTS, BY AN ACTUAL FUEL LAB, SHOW FUEL IN THE SYSTEM MET ALL ASTM STANDARDS FOR DIESEL FUEL OILS. PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE MATE...

Mar 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGON JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI AUTOMATC TRANSMISSION.THE VEHICLE LOSES TOTAL POWER IF THE DRIVER "POWER BRAKES" THE VEHICLE. IE: IF YOU ARE SITTING AT STOP SIGN DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC, LEFT FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND YOU ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE QUICLKY, THE CAR WILL MOVE FORWARD SLIGHTLY AS IF IT STAL...

Mar 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 29,000 mi

2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI; VEHICLE LOST POWER BUT CONTINUED RUNNING. DASH WARNING LIGHTS(GLOW PLUG LAMP FLASHING) WERE ILLUMINATED. DEALER STATED FUEL CONTAMINATION. FUEL TESTS, BY AN ACTUAL FUEL LAB, SHOW FUEL IN THE SYSTEM MET ALL ASTM STANDARDS FOR DIESEL FUEL OILS. PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE MATE...

Mar 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI; VEHICLE LOST POWER BUT CONTINUED RUNNING. DASH WARNING LIGHTS(GLOW PLUG LAMP FLASHING) WERE ILLUMINATED. DEALER STATED FUEL CONTAMINATION. FUEL TESTS, BY AN ACTUAL FUEL LAB, SHOW FUEL IN THE SYSTEM MET ALL ASTM STANDARDS FOR DIESEL FUEL OILS. PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE MATE...

Mar 23, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2,000 mi

3/23/11 I OWN A 2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. IT WAS PURCHASED 9/15/11. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MY ENTIRE DRIVING LIFE. WHEN WE FIRST PURCHASED IT I KNEW THERE WOULD BE AN ADJUSTMENT AS THE GEAR BOX WAS MUCH TIGHTER THAN MY CRV. INITIALLY, I ATTRIBUTED THE OCCA...

Mar 23, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2,000 mi

3/23/11 I OWN A 2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. IT WAS PURCHASED 9/15/11. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MY ENTIRE DRIVING LIFE. WHEN WE FIRST PURCHASED IT I KNEW THERE WOULD BE AN ADJUSTMENT AS THE GEAR BOX WAS MUCH TIGHTER THAN MY CRV. INITIALLY, I ATTRIBUTED THE OCCA...

Mar 22, 2011 Unknown Or Other

1. THE HORN IS HARD TO PRESS, AND SLOW TO REACT. A FEW TIMES I NEEDED TO USE FOR SAFETY AND ALMOST WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT AS HORN DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. 2. WHEN PRESSING THE HORN, ONE HAS TO PUT MORE THAN ADEQUATE PRESSURE. ONCE IT IS PRESSED, THERE IS A DELAY OF ABOUT A SECOND BEFORE THE HORN ...

Mar 22, 2011 Unknown Or Other

1. THE HORN IS HARD TO PRESS, AND SLOW TO REACT. A FEW TIMES I NEEDED TO USE FOR SAFETY AND ALMOST WAS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT AS HORN DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. 2. WHEN PRESSING THE HORN, ONE HAS TO PUT MORE THAN ADEQUATE PRESSURE. ONCE IT IS PRESSED, THERE IS A DELAY OF ABOUT A SECOND BEFORE THE HORN ...

Mar 21, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,337 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE...

Mar 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,337 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE...

Mar 21, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,337 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE...

Mar 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,337 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE...

Mar 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 11,200 mi

MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN HAS STALLED TWO TIMES SINCE NEW. I AM CONCERNED IT IS THE FAULTY FUEL PUMP THAT YOU ARE INVESTIGATING. I AM STATIONED OVERSEAS WITH THE US GOVERNMENT IN EUROPE AND HAVE RECENTLY BROUGHT THE CAR WITH US TO DENMARK. IT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN MAY 2010 FROM A PITTSBUR...

Mar 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 11,200 mi

MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN HAS STALLED TWO TIMES SINCE NEW. I AM CONCERNED IT IS THE FAULTY FUEL PUMP THAT YOU ARE INVESTIGATING. I AM STATIONED OVERSEAS WITH THE US GOVERNMENT IN EUROPE AND HAVE RECENTLY BROUGHT THE CAR WITH US TO DENMARK. IT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN MAY 2010 FROM A PITTSBUR...

Mar 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SHUDDERING AND STALLING. MOSTLY, WHILE IN 2ND , 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, EARLY ON INTO A TRIP THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY DECELERATE AND IN SOME CASE STALL OUT COMPLETELY. IT IS AS IF THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS IN FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE. THIS STARTED ...

Mar 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SHUDDERING AND STALLING. MOSTLY, WHILE IN 2ND , 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, EARLY ON INTO A TRIP THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY DECELERATE AND IN SOME CASE STALL OUT COMPLETELY. IT IS AS IF THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS IN FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE. THIS STARTED ...

Mar 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SHUDDERING AND STALLING. MOSTLY, WHILE IN 2ND , 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, EARLY ON INTO A TRIP THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY DECELERATE AND IN SOME CASE STALL OUT COMPLETELY. IT IS AS IF THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS IN FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE. THIS STARTED ...

Mar 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE SHUDDERING AND STALLING. MOSTLY, WHILE IN 2ND , 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, EARLY ON INTO A TRIP THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY DECELERATE AND IN SOME CASE STALL OUT COMPLETELY. IT IS AS IF THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS IN FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE. THIS STARTED ...

Mar 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 12,759 mi

MY 2010 JETTA TDI VOLKSWAGEN HAD 12,759 MILES ON IT AND RAN PERFECTLY FINE UNTIL ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT ON A TRIP IT STARTED TO SHAKE AND RATTLE. WITHIN LESS THAN A FEW MINUTES THE CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING WHILE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. I HAD TO HA...

Mar 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 12,759 mi

MY 2010 JETTA TDI VOLKSWAGEN HAD 12,759 MILES ON IT AND RAN PERFECTLY FINE UNTIL ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT ON A TRIP IT STARTED TO SHAKE AND RATTLE. WITHIN LESS THAN A FEW MINUTES THE CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING WHILE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. I HAD TO HA...

Mar 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 366 mi

I HAVE ENCOUNTERED COMPLETE LOSS OF THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC ON 8 TO 10 OCCASIONS OVER THE 6 MONTHS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. ON ONE OCCASION THE MOTOR COMPLETELY DIED BUT RESTARTED ON FIRST ATTEMPT AFTER WAITING FIVE MINUTES.

Mar 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 366 mi

I HAVE ENCOUNTERED COMPLETE LOSS OF THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC ON 8 TO 10 OCCASIONS OVER THE 6 MONTHS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. ON ONE OCCASION THE MOTOR COMPLETELY DIED BUT RESTARTED ON FIRST ATTEMPT AFTER WAITING FIVE MINUTES.

Mar 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,100 mi

ON A 40 DEGREE DAY I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 1 MILE. AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT STALLED. I HAD TO KEEP THE CAR IN PARK UNTIL THE LIGHT CHANGED, THEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE. WHEN THE CAR WAS INITIALLY STARTED IT DIDN'T SEEM RIGHT. IT DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE POWER OR PICK UP. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS QUICKLY B...

Mar 6, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 25,100 mi

ON A 40 DEGREE DAY I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 1 MILE. AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT STALLED. I HAD TO KEEP THE CAR IN PARK UNTIL THE LIGHT CHANGED, THEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE. WHEN THE CAR WAS INITIALLY STARTED IT DIDN'T SEEM RIGHT. IT DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE POWER OR PICK UP. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS QUICKLY B...

Mar 6, 2011 Electrical System 25,100 mi

ON A 40 DEGREE DAY I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 1 MILE. AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT STALLED. I HAD TO KEEP THE CAR IN PARK UNTIL THE LIGHT CHANGED, THEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE. WHEN THE CAR WAS INITIALLY STARTED IT DIDN'T SEEM RIGHT. IT DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE POWER OR PICK UP. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS QUICKLY B...

Mar 6, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 15,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD NORMALLY, I OBSERVED A DIESEL SMELL IN THE CABIN AND THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS FALLING FASTER THAN NORMAL. PULLED INTO PARKING LOT AND TURNED OFF ENGINE. UPON INSPECTION, DIESEL SMELL PRONOUNCED BY THE HOOD AREA. OPENED HOOD AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK AREA ...

Mar 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,100 mi

ON A 40 DEGREE DAY I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 1 MILE. AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT STALLED. I HAD TO KEEP THE CAR IN PARK UNTIL THE LIGHT CHANGED, THEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE. WHEN THE CAR WAS INITIALLY STARTED IT DIDN'T SEEM RIGHT. IT DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE POWER OR PICK UP. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS QUICKLY B...

Mar 6, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 25,100 mi

ON A 40 DEGREE DAY I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 1 MILE. AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT STALLED. I HAD TO KEEP THE CAR IN PARK UNTIL THE LIGHT CHANGED, THEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE. WHEN THE CAR WAS INITIALLY STARTED IT DIDN'T SEEM RIGHT. IT DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE POWER OR PICK UP. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS QUICKLY B...

Mar 6, 2011 Electrical System 25,100 mi

ON A 40 DEGREE DAY I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 1 MILE. AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT STALLED. I HAD TO KEEP THE CAR IN PARK UNTIL THE LIGHT CHANGED, THEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE. WHEN THE CAR WAS INITIALLY STARTED IT DIDN'T SEEM RIGHT. IT DIDN'T SEEM TO HAVE POWER OR PICK UP. I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER WAS QUICKLY B...

Mar 6, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 15,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD NORMALLY, I OBSERVED A DIESEL SMELL IN THE CABIN AND THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS FALLING FASTER THAN NORMAL. PULLED INTO PARKING LOT AND TURNED OFF ENGINE. UPON INSPECTION, DIESEL SMELL PRONOUNCED BY THE HOOD AREA. OPENED HOOD AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK AREA ...

Mar 2, 2011 Visibility 100 mi

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID IS INGESTED INTO THE CABIN UPON ACTIVATION. FAILURE IS REPEATABLE AND CONSISTENT. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL AND COMMON TO ALL VW CARS. MSDS LISTS NOSE IRRITATION, HEADACHE, FATIGUE, NAUSEA, VISUAL IMPAIRMENT OR COMPLETE AND POSSIBLE BLINDNESS, ACIDOSIS, CONVULSIONS, CIRCU...

Mar 2, 2011 Visibility 100 mi

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID IS INGESTED INTO THE CABIN UPON ACTIVATION. FAILURE IS REPEATABLE AND CONSISTENT. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL AND COMMON TO ALL VW CARS. MSDS LISTS NOSE IRRITATION, HEADACHE, FATIGUE, NAUSEA, VISUAL IMPAIRMENT OR COMPLETE AND POSSIBLE BLINDNESS, ACIDOSIS, CONVULSIONS, CIRCU...

Mar 1, 2011 Electrical System 5,000 mi

MULTIPLE INCIDENTS THAT APPEAR TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM/DEFECT. 1. THE CAR SOMETIMES WILL NOT START FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, AND ONCE IT DOES FINALLY START, HAS A VERY ROUGH IDLE AND STALLS. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES, IT FINALLY STARTS AND RUNS NORMALLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7-8 TIMES FROM JULY 2010 UNTIL THE PRES...

Mar 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

MULTIPLE INCIDENTS THAT APPEAR TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM/DEFECT. 1. THE CAR SOMETIMES WILL NOT START FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, AND ONCE IT DOES FINALLY START, HAS A VERY ROUGH IDLE AND STALLS. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES, IT FINALLY STARTS AND RUNS NORMALLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7-8 TIMES FROM JULY 2010 UNTIL THE PRES...

Mar 1, 2011 Tires

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEM WITH OEM TIRES STATING THAT THESE LOW PROFILE TIRES ARE EITHER A DEFECTIVE BATCH OR THAT THEY ARE NOT PROPERLY MATCHED TO THE 2010 JETTA *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 9,000 MILES, SIDEWALL BUBBLES BEGAN TO FORM...

Mar 1, 2011 Electrical System Crash 10,500 mi

I PURCHASED A 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION JETTA-TDI AT THE END OF DECEMBER OF 2009. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS SINCE 1975, AND I WAS UPSET THAT MY CAR WAS STALLING EITHER JUST STARTING OUT IN FIRST OR IN THE LOWER RPM RANGE OF THE LOWER GEARS WHEN TURNING AND MOVING THROUGH INTE...

Mar 1, 2011 Power Train Crash 10,500 mi

I PURCHASED A 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION JETTA-TDI AT THE END OF DECEMBER OF 2009. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS SINCE 1975, AND I WAS UPSET THAT MY CAR WAS STALLING EITHER JUST STARTING OUT IN FIRST OR IN THE LOWER RPM RANGE OF THE LOWER GEARS WHEN TURNING AND MOVING THROUGH INTE...

Mar 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 10,500 mi

I PURCHASED A 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION JETTA-TDI AT THE END OF DECEMBER OF 2009. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS SINCE 1975, AND I WAS UPSET THAT MY CAR WAS STALLING EITHER JUST STARTING OUT IN FIRST OR IN THE LOWER RPM RANGE OF THE LOWER GEARS WHEN TURNING AND MOVING THROUGH INTE...

Mar 1, 2011 Electrical System 5,000 mi

MULTIPLE INCIDENTS THAT APPEAR TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM/DEFECT. 1. THE CAR SOMETIMES WILL NOT START FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, AND ONCE IT DOES FINALLY START, HAS A VERY ROUGH IDLE AND STALLS. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES, IT FINALLY STARTS AND RUNS NORMALLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7-8 TIMES FROM JULY 2010 UNTIL THE PRES...

Mar 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

MULTIPLE INCIDENTS THAT APPEAR TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM/DEFECT. 1. THE CAR SOMETIMES WILL NOT START FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, AND ONCE IT DOES FINALLY START, HAS A VERY ROUGH IDLE AND STALLS. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES, IT FINALLY STARTS AND RUNS NORMALLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7-8 TIMES FROM JULY 2010 UNTIL THE PRES...

Mar 1, 2011 Tires

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEM WITH OEM TIRES STATING THAT THESE LOW PROFILE TIRES ARE EITHER A DEFECTIVE BATCH OR THAT THEY ARE NOT PROPERLY MATCHED TO THE 2010 JETTA *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 9,000 MILES, SIDEWALL BUBBLES BEGAN TO FORM...

Mar 1, 2011 Electrical System Crash 10,500 mi

I PURCHASED A 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION JETTA-TDI AT THE END OF DECEMBER OF 2009. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS SINCE 1975, AND I WAS UPSET THAT MY CAR WAS STALLING EITHER JUST STARTING OUT IN FIRST OR IN THE LOWER RPM RANGE OF THE LOWER GEARS WHEN TURNING AND MOVING THROUGH INTE...

Mar 1, 2011 Power Train Crash 10,500 mi

I PURCHASED A 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION JETTA-TDI AT THE END OF DECEMBER OF 2009. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS SINCE 1975, AND I WAS UPSET THAT MY CAR WAS STALLING EITHER JUST STARTING OUT IN FIRST OR IN THE LOWER RPM RANGE OF THE LOWER GEARS WHEN TURNING AND MOVING THROUGH INTE...

Mar 1, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 10,500 mi

I PURCHASED A 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION JETTA-TDI AT THE END OF DECEMBER OF 2009. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS SINCE 1975, AND I WAS UPSET THAT MY CAR WAS STALLING EITHER JUST STARTING OUT IN FIRST OR IN THE LOWER RPM RANGE OF THE LOWER GEARS WHEN TURNING AND MOVING THROUGH INTE...

Feb 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 540 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN THIRD GEAR THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE ACCELERATION HESITATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE . THE TECHNICIANS...

Feb 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 540 mi

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN THIRD GEAR THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE ACCELERATION HESITATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE . THE TECHNICIANS...

Feb 27, 2011 Visibility 500 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER BLADE ON THIS JETTA IS SCRATCHING THE GLASS LEAVING A STREAK IN THE DRIVERS LINE OF SIGHT. THE BLADES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED ONLY TO HAVE THE NEW WINDSHIELD SCRATCHED IN THE DRIVERS VIEW. THIS HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS WITH NO FIX AVAILAB...

Feb 27, 2011 Visibility 500 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER BLADE ON THIS JETTA IS SCRATCHING THE GLASS LEAVING A STREAK IN THE DRIVERS LINE OF SIGHT. THE BLADES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED ONLY TO HAVE THE NEW WINDSHIELD SCRATCHED IN THE DRIVERS VIEW. THIS HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS WITH NO FIX AVAILAB...

Feb 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,470 mi

MY 2010 JETTA TDI SEDAN HAS STALLED 3 TIMES ON ME IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS. ON THE FIRST OCCASION, I HAD COME OFF A FREEWAY, DRIVEN TWO BLOCKS ON A STREET, AND WAS MAKING A LEFT. THE CAR STALLED AND THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED THE CAR. TWO WEEKS LATER, I WAS MAKIN...

Feb 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,470 mi

MY 2010 JETTA TDI SEDAN HAS STALLED 3 TIMES ON ME IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS. ON THE FIRST OCCASION, I HAD COME OFF A FREEWAY, DRIVEN TWO BLOCKS ON A STREET, AND WAS MAKING A LEFT. THE CAR STALLED AND THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED THE CAR. TWO WEEKS LATER, I WAS MAKIN...

Feb 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT START. APPROXIMATELY TWENTY MINUTES LATER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE FUEL SY...

Feb 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT START. APPROXIMATELY TWENTY MINUTES LATER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE FUEL SY...

Feb 18, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE THEN STALL WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE FOR FOUR DAYS AND STATED THAT WAS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO CONTROL THE EMISSION SYSTEM. THE FAILURE MIL...

Feb 18, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE THEN STALL WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE FOR FOUR DAYS AND STATED THAT WAS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO CONTROL THE EMISSION SYSTEM. THE FAILURE MIL...

Feb 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,201 mi

UPON EXITING THE FREEWAY AND APPLYING THE BRAKES,SPEED35MPH, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL LOCKED-UP AND BLEW THE TIRE. SPARE TIRE WAS PLACED ON VEHICLE, THEN DRIVEN APP. 2MILES TO HOUSE. DURING TRIP TO HOUSE BRAKES LOST FLUID AND IT BECAME HARD TO STOP CAR. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED. REQUIRED NEW ...

Feb 17, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26,201 mi

UPON EXITING THE FREEWAY AND APPLYING THE BRAKES,SPEED35MPH, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL LOCKED-UP AND BLEW THE TIRE. SPARE TIRE WAS PLACED ON VEHICLE, THEN DRIVEN APP. 2MILES TO HOUSE. DURING TRIP TO HOUSE BRAKES LOST FLUID AND IT BECAME HARD TO STOP CAR. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED. REQUIRED NEW ...

Feb 16, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND...

Feb 16, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 13,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE GLOW PLUG LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE NUMBER 2 INJECTOR AND THE WIRING HARNESS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED I...

Feb 16, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND...

Feb 16, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 13,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE GLOW PLUG LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE NUMBER 2 INJECTOR AND THE WIRING HARNESS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED I...

Feb 15, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 5,857 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AND SHE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. IT TOOK HER ABOUT FOUR TO FIVE SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESPOND BUT IT DID NOT STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Feb 15, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 5,857 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AND SHE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. IT TOOK HER ABOUT FOUR TO FIVE SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESPOND BUT IT DID NOT STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Feb 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

DURING THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNERSHIP, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH AND PREPARING TO STOP FOR STOPLIGHT, THE CAR STALLED AT SPEED; I ASSUMED THAT IT WAS DUE TO BEING UNACCUSTOMED TO THE GEARING. I HAVE ALSO HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES IN WHICH AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT D...

Feb 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER IN THIRD GEAR AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHOR...

Feb 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 16,233 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEARLY TO THE FLOOR, SO AS TO PASS OR PULL A STEEP HILL. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I IMMEDIATELY LET OFF THE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE REVIVES, BUT WILL NOT ACCEPT FURTHER FULL-THROTTLE INPUT...

Feb 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 9,915 mi

ON 2/14/11, WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL IN COMMUTER TRAFFIC AT ABOUT 30 MPH, MY 2010 VW SPORTWAGON TDI STALLED FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND FAILED TO RESTART. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND, AFTER A SHORT WAIT, THE ENGINE RESTARTED. AT FIRST IT IDLED VERY ROUGHLY AT 800 RPM, BUT EVENTUALLY THE IDLE ...

Feb 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 9,450 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO QUIT RUNNING AND NOT RESTART. VEHICLE IS ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. SEEMS LIKE A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Feb 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

DURING THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNERSHIP, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH AND PREPARING TO STOP FOR STOPLIGHT, THE CAR STALLED AT SPEED; I ASSUMED THAT IT WAS DUE TO BEING UNACCUSTOMED TO THE GEARING. I HAVE ALSO HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES IN WHICH AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT D...

Feb 14, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER IN THIRD GEAR AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHOR...

Feb 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 16,233 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEARLY TO THE FLOOR, SO AS TO PASS OR PULL A STEEP HILL. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I IMMEDIATELY LET OFF THE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE REVIVES, BUT WILL NOT ACCEPT FURTHER FULL-THROTTLE INPUT...

Feb 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 9,915 mi

ON 2/14/11, WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL IN COMMUTER TRAFFIC AT ABOUT 30 MPH, MY 2010 VW SPORTWAGON TDI STALLED FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND FAILED TO RESTART. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND, AFTER A SHORT WAIT, THE ENGINE RESTARTED. AT FIRST IT IDLED VERY ROUGHLY AT 800 RPM, BUT EVENTUALLY THE IDLE ...

Feb 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 9,450 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO QUIT RUNNING AND NOT RESTART. VEHICLE IS ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. SEEMS LIKE A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Feb 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

I'VE HAD TWO EPISODES OF THE VEHICLE STALLING OUT. THE FIRST TIME, I HAD JUST PULLED OFF OF THE FREEWAY ONTO THE FRONTAGE ROAD AND SLOWED TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, AND THE ENGINE STALLED OUT. THE SECOND TIME WAS A FEW MONTHS LATER, AND THE ENGINE STALLED OUT EVERY TIME I CAME TO A STOP AT A ST...

Feb 12, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 11,000 mi

TRAVELING THROUGH PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. APPLIED BRAKE, PUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND RESTARTED VEHICLE. EVENT OCCURRED (ONLY TIME) 02-11-2011 AND VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN APRIL OF 2010. NO INCIDENT OR COLLISION OCCURRED DUE TO EXTREMELY...

Feb 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,000 mi

I'VE HAD TWO EPISODES OF THE VEHICLE STALLING OUT. THE FIRST TIME, I HAD JUST PULLED OFF OF THE FREEWAY ONTO THE FRONTAGE ROAD AND SLOWED TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, AND THE ENGINE STALLED OUT. THE SECOND TIME WAS A FEW MONTHS LATER, AND THE ENGINE STALLED OUT EVERY TIME I CAME TO A STOP AT A ST...

Feb 12, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 11,000 mi

TRAVELING THROUGH PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. APPLIED BRAKE, PUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND RESTARTED VEHICLE. EVENT OCCURRED (ONLY TIME) 02-11-2011 AND VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN APRIL OF 2010. NO INCIDENT OR COLLISION OCCURRED DUE TO EXTREMELY...

Feb 11, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED NEW IN FEBRUARY 2010. I AM NOT SURE OF THE DATES BUT THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED OR JUST TURNED OFF TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN. IT DID START BACK UP AS SOON AS I TURNED IT COMPLETELY OFF AND BACK ON. I DIDN'T ...

Feb 11, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED NEW IN FEBRUARY 2010. I AM NOT SURE OF THE DATES BUT THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED OR JUST TURNED OFF TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN. IT DID START BACK UP AS SOON AS I TURNED IT COMPLETELY OFF AND BACK ON. I DIDN'T ...

Feb 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,252 mi

SUCCESSFULLY STARTING AND DRIVING THE CAR FOR 3 DAYS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPS AT 40MPH AVERAGE. PUT CAR IN 40DEG GARAGE OVERNIGHT. STARTED CAR IN THE MORNING IN GARAGE, IT RAN FOR ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS THEN STOPPED. RESTART ACTED LIKE DEAD BATTERY; HALF TURN OF CRANK, THEN NOTHING. SUSPECTING A DEAD ...

Feb 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

INTERCOOLER PIPING ACCUMULATES AN OIL/WATER SLUDGE MIXTURE DURING COLD WEATHER DRIVING. WHILE PARKED AFTER DRIVING THE SLUDGE COLLECTS AT THE LOWEST POINT IN THE PIPING. IF TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING, THE SLUDGE FORMS A PLUG WHICH PREVENTS THE CAR FROM STARTING. IF IT IS ABOVE FREEZING, THE SLU...

Feb 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM A STOP MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WILL STALL. THIS OFTEN OCCURS JUST AS THE VEHICLE ENTERS THE INTERSECTION. *TR

Feb 9, 2011 Power Train 20,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM A STOP MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WILL STALL. THIS OFTEN OCCURS JUST AS THE VEHICLE ENTERS THE INTERSECTION. *TR

Feb 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,252 mi

SUCCESSFULLY STARTING AND DRIVING THE CAR FOR 3 DAYS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPS AT 40MPH AVERAGE. PUT CAR IN 40DEG GARAGE OVERNIGHT. STARTED CAR IN THE MORNING IN GARAGE, IT RAN FOR ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS THEN STOPPED. RESTART ACTED LIKE DEAD BATTERY; HALF TURN OF CRANK, THEN NOTHING. SUSPECTING A DEAD ...

Feb 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

INTERCOOLER PIPING ACCUMULATES AN OIL/WATER SLUDGE MIXTURE DURING COLD WEATHER DRIVING. WHILE PARKED AFTER DRIVING THE SLUDGE COLLECTS AT THE LOWEST POINT IN THE PIPING. IF TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING, THE SLUDGE FORMS A PLUG WHICH PREVENTS THE CAR FROM STARTING. IF IT IS ABOVE FREEZING, THE SLU...

Feb 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM A STOP MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WILL STALL. THIS OFTEN OCCURS JUST AS THE VEHICLE ENTERS THE INTERSECTION. *TR

Feb 9, 2011 Power Train 20,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM A STOP MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WILL STALL. THIS OFTEN OCCURS JUST AS THE VEHICLE ENTERS THE INTERSECTION. *TR

Feb 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

THE ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS OR HESITATES WHILE DRIVING - IT SEEMS AS IF THE FUEL IS GETTING CUT OFF MOMENTARILY. THE ENGINE SKIPS AND STUTTERS LIKE IT'S ABOUT TO STALL. IT HAS NOT ACTUALLY STALLED YET WHILE I'M DRIVING, BUT SOMETHING IS OBVIOUSLY WRONG. THE ENGINE IS THE 4 CYLINDER 2.0 TDI DIE...

Feb 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 mi

THE ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS OR HESITATES WHILE DRIVING - IT SEEMS AS IF THE FUEL IS GETTING CUT OFF MOMENTARILY. THE ENGINE SKIPS AND STUTTERS LIKE IT'S ABOUT TO STALL. IT HAS NOT ACTUALLY STALLED YET WHILE I'M DRIVING, BUT SOMETHING IS OBVIOUSLY WRONG. THE ENGINE IS THE 4 CYLINDER 2.0 TDI DIE...

Jan 29, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,021 mi

2010 JETTA TDI SPORTWAGON STALLING WHEN IDLING AT STOP LIGHT NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS. HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN 3000 MILES. *LN

Jan 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,021 mi

2010 JETTA TDI SPORTWAGON STALLING WHEN IDLING AT STOP LIGHT NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS. HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN 3000 MILES. *LN

Jan 29, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,021 mi

2010 JETTA TDI SPORTWAGON STALLING WHEN IDLING AT STOP LIGHT NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS. HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN 3000 MILES. *LN

Jan 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,021 mi

2010 JETTA TDI SPORTWAGON STALLING WHEN IDLING AT STOP LIGHT NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS. HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN 3000 MILES. *LN

Jan 28, 2011 Tires 23,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO FLAT TIRES ON MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS (THE TIRES ONLY HAVE 23,000 MILES ON THEM). THE FIRST WAS THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE; I HIT A SMALL POT HOLE AND THE TIRE IMMEDIATELY WENT FLAT. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS ROAD FOR OVER 2 YRS NOW AND NEVER HAD A FLAT. THE SECOND O...

Jan 28, 2011 Tires 23,000 mi

I HAVE HAD TWO FLAT TIRES ON MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS (THE TIRES ONLY HAVE 23,000 MILES ON THEM). THE FIRST WAS THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE; I HIT A SMALL POT HOLE AND THE TIRE IMMEDIATELY WENT FLAT. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS ROAD FOR OVER 2 YRS NOW AND NEVER HAD A FLAT. THE SECOND O...

Jan 26, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 24,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY FUEL CONTAMINATION. THE METAL PIECES IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE DEALER ST...

Jan 26, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 24,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY FUEL CONTAMINATION. THE METAL PIECES IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE DEALER ST...

Jan 23, 2011 Structure 18,200 mi

THE FRONT PANEL OF MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT. THERE WAS NO OVERNIGHT PRECIPITATION AND THE OVERNIGHT LOW WAS COLD--ABOUT 0--BUT NOT EXTREMELY SO. THERE WERE NO REMAINING PIECES OF GLASS LARGER THAN A DIME, AND SMALL SPLINTERS OF GLASS FELL ACROSS THE FRONT SEA...

Jan 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'VE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL TRANS CARS AND TRUCKS FOR 30 YEARS AND NEVER EXPERIENCED THE AMOUNT OF STALLING MY 6 SPEED 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI EXHIBITS WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME GETTING USED TO THE CAR, BUT SEVERAL ONLINE FORUMS DISCUSS THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE OW...

Jan 23, 2011 Structure 18,200 mi

THE FRONT PANEL OF MY PANORAMIC SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT. THERE WAS NO OVERNIGHT PRECIPITATION AND THE OVERNIGHT LOW WAS COLD--ABOUT 0--BUT NOT EXTREMELY SO. THERE WERE NO REMAINING PIECES OF GLASS LARGER THAN A DIME, AND SMALL SPLINTERS OF GLASS FELL ACROSS THE FRONT SEA...

Jan 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I'VE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL TRANS CARS AND TRUCKS FOR 30 YEARS AND NEVER EXPERIENCED THE AMOUNT OF STALLING MY 6 SPEED 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI EXHIBITS WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME GETTING USED TO THE CAR, BUT SEVERAL ONLINE FORUMS DISCUSS THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE OW...

Jan 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,000 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON, THEN ENGINE LIGHT, CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS. HAD TO PULL OFF THE INTERSTATE. BUT MADE IT HOME SLOWLY. CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAYS ITS BAD FUEL. DEPT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION CHECKED STATIONS. NO PROBLEMS FOUND WITH FUEL. CAR NEEDS WHOLE NEW FUEL S...

Jan 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,000 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON, THEN ENGINE LIGHT, CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS. HAD TO PULL OFF THE INTERSTATE. BUT MADE IT HOME SLOWLY. CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAYS ITS BAD FUEL. DEPT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION CHECKED STATIONS. NO PROBLEMS FOUND WITH FUEL. CAR NEEDS WHOLE NEW FUEL S...

Jan 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED MY 2010 JETTA IN MAY OF 2010. LESS THAN ONE YEAR LATER I HAVE EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. EACH TIME THIS OCCURRED I WAS COMING TO A STOP AFTER DRIVING BETWEEN 20-30 MILES. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THERE WAS NO "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TWO DAYS LATER I T...

Jan 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED MY 2010 JETTA IN MAY OF 2010. LESS THAN ONE YEAR LATER I HAVE EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. EACH TIME THIS OCCURRED I WAS COMING TO A STOP AFTER DRIVING BETWEEN 20-30 MILES. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THERE WAS NO "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TWO DAYS LATER I T...

Jan 20, 2011 Air Bags Crash 2,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT...

Jan 20, 2011 Air Bags Crash 2,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT...

Jan 19, 2011 Seats

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE HEAD RESTRAINT ON THE DRIVER'S OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE'S HEAD WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE HEAD RESTARINT AND WOULD NOT PROVIDED ANY SUPPORT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. DUE TO THE SHAPE, SIZE AND POSIT...

Jan 19, 2011 Seats

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE HEAD RESTRAINT ON THE DRIVER'S OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE'S HEAD WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE HEAD RESTARINT AND WOULD NOT PROVIDED ANY SUPPORT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. DUE TO THE SHAPE, SIZE AND POSIT...

Jan 11, 2011 Power Train 3,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH DSG TRANSMISSION. I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE CAR IN JANUARY OF 2010. DURING JULY OF LAST YEAR WITH 3000 MILES ON THE CAR, I DROVE THE CAR OUT OF A PARKING LOT ON A 95 F DEGREE AFTERNOON. BY THE TIME I REACHED THE EXIT RAMP THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WAS IN DRIVE MODE, HAD...

Jan 11, 2011 Power Train 3,000 mi

MY CAR IS A 2010 VW JETTA TDI WITH DSG TRANSMISSION. I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE CAR IN JANUARY OF 2010. DURING JULY OF LAST YEAR WITH 3000 MILES ON THE CAR, I DROVE THE CAR OUT OF A PARKING LOT ON A 95 F DEGREE AFTERNOON. BY THE TIME I REACHED THE EXIT RAMP THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WAS IN DRIVE MODE, HAD...

Jan 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 18,579 mi

HAD VOLKSWAGEN 2010 JETTA TDI SERVICED AT VOLKSWAGEN DEALER FOR 20,000 MILE SERVICE, WHICH INCLUDES FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT. 2 DAYS LATER, SMELLED DIESEL FUMES IN GARAGE. OPENED HOOD AND SAW DIESEL FUEL LEAKING FROM FUEL FILTER. (WAS NOT SURE IF IT WAS SPILLED DURING CHANGE BY DEALER) WENT TO IND...

Jan 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 18,579 mi

HAD VOLKSWAGEN 2010 JETTA TDI SERVICED AT VOLKSWAGEN DEALER FOR 20,000 MILE SERVICE, WHICH INCLUDES FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT. 2 DAYS LATER, SMELLED DIESEL FUMES IN GARAGE. OPENED HOOD AND SAW DIESEL FUEL LEAKING FROM FUEL FILTER. (WAS NOT SURE IF IT WAS SPILLED DURING CHANGE BY DEALER) WENT TO IND...

Jan 3, 2011 Electrical System 7,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA WITH MY HUSBAND AND 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER, UNDER NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, ABOUT TO TURN LEFT ACROSS THE INTERSECTION WHEN MY VEHICLE JUST DIED. IT WAS TOWED INTO WHERE I PURCHASED IT SEEING AS IT WAS ONLY 90 DAYS OLD AND THEY HAVE HAD IT SINC...

Jan 3, 2011 Electrical System 7,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 VW JETTA WITH MY HUSBAND AND 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER, UNDER NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, ABOUT TO TURN LEFT ACROSS THE INTERSECTION WHEN MY VEHICLE JUST DIED. IT WAS TOWED INTO WHERE I PURCHASED IT SEEING AS IT WAS ONLY 90 DAYS OLD AND THEY HAVE HAD IT SINC...

Dec 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,475 mi

1) OVER THE PAST THREE WEEKS, THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF DRAWING WATER THROUGH THE INTAKE AND CYLINDERS ON STARTUP ON 5-6 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: ROUGH IDLE (AS THOUGH MISFIRING ON ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS), WHITE SMOKE, DIFFICULTY GAINING ENGINE RPM, AND STUMBLING FOR FIR...

Dec 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,475 mi

1) OVER THE PAST THREE WEEKS, THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF DRAWING WATER THROUGH THE INTAKE AND CYLINDERS ON STARTUP ON 5-6 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: ROUGH IDLE (AS THOUGH MISFIRING ON ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS), WHITE SMOKE, DIFFICULTY GAINING ENGINE RPM, AND STUMBLING FOR FIR...

Dec 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,475 mi

1) OVER THE PAST THREE WEEKS, THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF DRAWING WATER THROUGH THE INTAKE AND CYLINDERS ON STARTUP ON 5-6 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: ROUGH IDLE (AS THOUGH MISFIRING ON ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS), WHITE SMOKE, DIFFICULTY GAINING ENGINE RPM, AND STUMBLING FOR FIR...

Dec 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,475 mi

1) OVER THE PAST THREE WEEKS, THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF DRAWING WATER THROUGH THE INTAKE AND CYLINDERS ON STARTUP ON 5-6 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: ROUGH IDLE (AS THOUGH MISFIRING ON ONE OR MORE CYLINDERS), WHITE SMOKE, DIFFICULTY GAINING ENGINE RPM, AND STUMBLING FOR FIR...

Dec 14, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 19,637 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, WITHOUT WARNING OR CHANGE OF THROTTLE, ENGINE SLOWED NOTICEABLY. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION AND DANGEROUSLY SLOW ACCELERATION. DASHBOARD LIGHT INDICATED PROBLEM WITH GLOWPLUG (DIESEL ENGINE) AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. TOOK TO L...

Dec 14, 2010 Electrical System 19,637 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, WITHOUT WARNING OR CHANGE OF THROTTLE, ENGINE SLOWED NOTICEABLY. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION AND DANGEROUSLY SLOW ACCELERATION. DASHBOARD LIGHT INDICATED PROBLEM WITH GLOWPLUG (DIESEL ENGINE) AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. TOOK TO L...

Dec 14, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 19,637 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, WITHOUT WARNING OR CHANGE OF THROTTLE, ENGINE SLOWED NOTICEABLY. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION AND DANGEROUSLY SLOW ACCELERATION. DASHBOARD LIGHT INDICATED PROBLEM WITH GLOWPLUG (DIESEL ENGINE) AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. TOOK TO L...

Dec 14, 2010 Electrical System 19,637 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, WITHOUT WARNING OR CHANGE OF THROTTLE, ENGINE SLOWED NOTICEABLY. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEED WITHOUT HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION AND DANGEROUSLY SLOW ACCELERATION. DASHBOARD LIGHT INDICATED PROBLEM WITH GLOWPLUG (DIESEL ENGINE) AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. TOOK TO L...

Dec 3, 2010 Power Train 2,000 mi

WHEN 2010 VW JETTA WITH DSG TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS ENGINE CONTINUES TO HAVE HIGHER RPM'S CREATING A JERKING EFFECT WHEN DECELERATING. WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE ENGINE DIES. ONLY WAY TO START VEHICLE IS TO TURN IGNITION OFF AND REMOVE KEY AND THEN REST...

Dec 3, 2010 Power Train 2,000 mi

WHEN 2010 VW JETTA WITH DSG TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS ENGINE CONTINUES TO HAVE HIGHER RPM'S CREATING A JERKING EFFECT WHEN DECELERATING. WHEN GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE ENGINE DIES. ONLY WAY TO START VEHICLE IS TO TURN IGNITION OFF AND REMOVE KEY AND THEN REST...

Dec 1, 2010 Power Train 10,000 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION I EXPERIENCE A LOT OF STRANGE SHIFTING PATTERNS WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING UPWARDS OF 7000+ RPM I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND MADE THE COMPLAINT AND THEY LOADED SOME NEW PARAMETERS IN THE COMPUTER TO PUT IT BACK TO NORMAL BUT I STILL...

Dec 1, 2010 Power Train 10,000 mi

MY 2010 VW JETTA DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION I EXPERIENCE A LOT OF STRANGE SHIFTING PATTERNS WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING UPWARDS OF 7000+ RPM I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND MADE THE COMPLAINT AND THEY LOADED SOME NEW PARAMETERS IN THE COMPUTER TO PUT IT BACK TO NORMAL BUT I STILL...

Nov 30, 2010 Power Train 35,009 mi

CAR IDLING IN PARK. ENGAGED DSG TRANSMISSION, CAR IMMEDIATELY STALLS.. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART, RUN/STALL, RUN/STALL, RUN/STALL. NOW RUNS ROUGH... MILEAGE DROPPED 20%. CAR AT DEALER - DEALER HAS REPORTED 5 OTHER TDI'S IN SAME CONDITION. *TR

Nov 30, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,009 mi

CAR IDLING IN PARK. ENGAGED DSG TRANSMISSION, CAR IMMEDIATELY STALLS.. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART, RUN/STALL, RUN/STALL, RUN/STALL. NOW RUNS ROUGH... MILEAGE DROPPED 20%. CAR AT DEALER - DEALER HAS REPORTED 5 OTHER TDI'S IN SAME CONDITION. *TR

Nov 30, 2010 Visibility 7,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, MOVED FORWARD AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SENSOR WAS REPLACED (NO MORE INFORMATION WAS GIVEN). THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SUNROOF LEAKED WHEN IT RAINED. T...

Nov 30, 2010 Power Train 7,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, MOVED FORWARD AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SENSOR WAS REPLACED (NO MORE INFORMATION WAS GIVEN). THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SUNROOF LEAKED WHEN IT RAINED. T...

Nov 30, 2010 Power Train 35,009 mi

CAR IDLING IN PARK. ENGAGED DSG TRANSMISSION, CAR IMMEDIATELY STALLS.. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART, RUN/STALL, RUN/STALL, RUN/STALL. NOW RUNS ROUGH... MILEAGE DROPPED 20%. CAR AT DEALER - DEALER HAS REPORTED 5 OTHER TDI'S IN SAME CONDITION. *TR

Nov 30, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,009 mi

CAR IDLING IN PARK. ENGAGED DSG TRANSMISSION, CAR IMMEDIATELY STALLS.. ATTEMPTED TO RESTART, RUN/STALL, RUN/STALL, RUN/STALL. NOW RUNS ROUGH... MILEAGE DROPPED 20%. CAR AT DEALER - DEALER HAS REPORTED 5 OTHER TDI'S IN SAME CONDITION. *TR

Nov 30, 2010 Visibility 7,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, MOVED FORWARD AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SENSOR WAS REPLACED (NO MORE INFORMATION WAS GIVEN). THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SUNROOF LEAKED WHEN IT RAINED. T...

Nov 30, 2010 Power Train 7,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, MOVED FORWARD AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SENSOR WAS REPLACED (NO MORE INFORMATION WAS GIVEN). THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SUNROOF LEAKED WHEN IT RAINED. T...

Nov 20, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 10,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS A 2010 JETTA TDI SEDAN, PURCHASED IN JULY, 2010 IN FREDERICK, MD. THERE ARE NOW 10,000 MILES ON THE CAR. WITHIN WEEKS OF PURCHASE, I BEGAN NOTICING A HESITATION IN THE ENGINE AFTER CRESTING A HILL AND PROCEEDING DOWN THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL WITH MY FOOT RELEASING SOMEWHAT FROM THE...

Nov 20, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 10,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS A 2010 JETTA TDI SEDAN, PURCHASED IN JULY, 2010 IN FREDERICK, MD. THERE ARE NOW 10,000 MILES ON THE CAR. WITHIN WEEKS OF PURCHASE, I BEGAN NOTICING A HESITATION IN THE ENGINE AFTER CRESTING A HILL AND PROCEEDING DOWN THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL WITH MY FOOT RELEASING SOMEWHAT FROM THE...

Nov 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,800 mi

1. DRIVING NORMALLY ON HIGHWAY WHEN IT CAME ON AND THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE ANY FURTHER. ALSO CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES ON ITS OWN WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT (ITS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING). 2. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS SAME PROBLEM ...

Nov 19, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 19,800 mi

1. DRIVING NORMALLY ON HIGHWAY WHEN IT CAME ON AND THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE ANY FURTHER. ALSO CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES ON ITS OWN WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT (ITS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING). 2. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS SAME PROBLEM ...

Nov 19, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,800 mi

1. DRIVING NORMALLY ON HIGHWAY WHEN IT CAME ON AND THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE ANY FURTHER. ALSO CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES ON ITS OWN WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT (ITS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING). 2. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS SAME PROBLEM ...

Nov 19, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 19,800 mi

1. DRIVING NORMALLY ON HIGHWAY WHEN IT CAME ON AND THE CAR LOST POWER SUDDENLY AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE ANY FURTHER. ALSO CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES ON ITS OWN WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT (ITS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING). 2. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS SAME PROBLEM ...

Nov 17, 2010 Electrical System 41,200 mi

VW JETTA TDI 2010. ON FOUR OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. (5 TO 20 MPH) EVERYTHING IN THE CAR STAYED ON. I HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF. PLACE THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE OR AFTER THE CAR STALED OUT. NOTHING IN THE CAR TU...

Nov 17, 2010 Air Bags 41,200 mi

VW JETTA TDI 2010. ON FOUR OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. (5 TO 20 MPH) EVERYTHING IN THE CAR STAYED ON. I HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF. PLACE THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE OR AFTER THE CAR STALED OUT. NOTHING IN THE CAR TU...

Nov 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 41,200 mi

VW JETTA TDI 2010. ON FOUR OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. (5 TO 20 MPH) EVERYTHING IN THE CAR STAYED ON. I HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF. PLACE THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE OR AFTER THE CAR STALED OUT. NOTHING IN THE CAR TU...

Nov 17, 2010 Power Train 41,200 mi

VW JETTA TDI 2010. ON FOUR OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. (5 TO 20 MPH) EVERYTHING IN THE CAR STAYED ON. I HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF. PLACE THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE OR AFTER THE CAR STALED OUT. NOTHING IN THE CAR TU...

Nov 17, 2010 Electrical System 41,200 mi

VW JETTA TDI 2010. ON FOUR OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. (5 TO 20 MPH) EVERYTHING IN THE CAR STAYED ON. I HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF. PLACE THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE OR AFTER THE CAR STALED OUT. NOTHING IN THE CAR TU...

Nov 17, 2010 Air Bags 41,200 mi

VW JETTA TDI 2010. ON FOUR OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. (5 TO 20 MPH) EVERYTHING IN THE CAR STAYED ON. I HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF. PLACE THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE OR AFTER THE CAR STALED OUT. NOTHING IN THE CAR TU...

Nov 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 41,200 mi

VW JETTA TDI 2010. ON FOUR OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. (5 TO 20 MPH) EVERYTHING IN THE CAR STAYED ON. I HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF. PLACE THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE OR AFTER THE CAR STALED OUT. NOTHING IN THE CAR TU...

Nov 17, 2010 Power Train 41,200 mi

VW JETTA TDI 2010. ON FOUR OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. (5 TO 20 MPH) EVERYTHING IN THE CAR STAYED ON. I HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF. PLACE THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE OR AFTER THE CAR STALED OUT. NOTHING IN THE CAR TU...

Nov 14, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 12,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 VW JETTA TDI DIESEL SPORTSWAGEN THAT I PURCHASED NEW. THE CAR HAS 12,000 MILES SINCE NEW. THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER PER THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT SUDDENLY LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION ON MY PART ...

Nov 14, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 12,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 VW JETTA TDI DIESEL SPORTSWAGEN THAT I PURCHASED NEW. THE CAR HAS 12,000 MILES SINCE NEW. THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER PER THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT SUDDENLY LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION ON MY PART ...

Nov 10, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 5,400 mi

AFTER CRAWLING IN TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES THE CAR STALLED. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS OCCURED BUT I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR OFTEN. SINCE THIS OCCURED 1 WEEK AFTER THE CAR'S FIRST SERVICE, I HAVE NOT BROUGHT IT INTO SERVICE YET. *TR

Nov 10, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 5,400 mi

AFTER CRAWLING IN TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES THE CAR STALLED. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS OCCURED BUT I DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR OFTEN. SINCE THIS OCCURED 1 WEEK AFTER THE CAR'S FIRST SERVICE, I HAVE NOT BROUGHT IT INTO SERVICE YET. *TR

Nov 4, 2010 Electrical System 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH SHE HEARD A THROBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. SHE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO USE THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTARTING...

Nov 4, 2010 Interior Lighting 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH SHE HEARD A THROBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. SHE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO USE THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTARTING...

Nov 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH SHE HEARD A THROBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. SHE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO USE THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTARTING...

Nov 4, 2010 Electrical System 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH SHE HEARD A THROBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. SHE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO USE THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTARTING...

Nov 4, 2010 Interior Lighting 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH SHE HEARD A THROBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. SHE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO USE THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTARTING...

Nov 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH SHE HEARD A THROBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. SHE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO USE THE RADIO. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTARTING...

Nov 2, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 9,800 mi

2010 VW TDI ----- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT 9800 MILES. VW SAYS "CONTAMINATED DIESEL IN FILTER AREA" AND "NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY" THEY BELIEVE THEY CAN MAKE OUR AUTO INSURANCE PAY...SHOWING A LITTLE GUNK OR RUSTY SHEEN WITHIN FILTER CANISTER AREA. WILL KEEP CALLING VW WARRANTY...TRYING TO H...

Nov 2, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 9,800 mi

2010 VW TDI ----- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT 9800 MILES. VW SAYS "CONTAMINATED DIESEL IN FILTER AREA" AND "NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY" THEY BELIEVE THEY CAN MAKE OUR AUTO INSURANCE PAY...SHOWING A LITTLE GUNK OR RUSTY SHEEN WITHIN FILTER CANISTER AREA. WILL KEEP CALLING VW WARRANTY...TRYING TO H...

Nov 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,747 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A SECONDARY HIGHWAY GOING ONLY 30 MPH WHEN A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. AT THE SAME TIME THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING VERY ROUGH. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE ENGINE OFF, I PULLED OUT THE JETTA HANDBOOK TO RESEARCH THE MEANING OF T...

Nov 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,747 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A SECONDARY HIGHWAY GOING ONLY 30 MPH WHEN A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. AT THE SAME TIME THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING VERY ROUGH. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE ENGINE OFF, I PULLED OUT THE JETTA HANDBOOK TO RESEARCH THE MEANING OF T...

Oct 27, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

I HAVE 2010 VW JETTA TDI, 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH 30K MILES ON IT. AS I WAS TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO'IT ACTED LIKE IT DIED. I HAD A CAR RIGHT BEHIND ME AND ANOTHER ONE MERGING FROM THE RIGHT SO I HAD NO PLACE TO GO BUT FORWARD. I DOWNSH...

Oct 27, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

I HAVE 2010 VW JETTA TDI, 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH 30K MILES ON IT. AS I WAS TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO'IT ACTED LIKE IT DIED. I HAD A CAR RIGHT BEHIND ME AND ANOTHER ONE MERGING FROM THE RIGHT SO I HAD NO PLACE TO GO BUT FORWARD. I DOWNSH...

Oct 26, 2010 Power Train 15 mi

DSG TRANSMISSION IS SLOW TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR WHEN STARTING FROM A FULL STOP. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM STOP SIGNS OR REDLIGHTS. THERE IS A 2 SECOND DELAY FROM STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL TO CAR MOVING. TRANSMISSION ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS SEARCHING FOR CORRE...

Oct 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WE...

Oct 26, 2010 Power Train 15 mi

DSG TRANSMISSION IS SLOW TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR WHEN STARTING FROM A FULL STOP. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM STOP SIGNS OR REDLIGHTS. THERE IS A 2 SECOND DELAY FROM STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL TO CAR MOVING. TRANSMISSION ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS SEARCHING FOR CORRE...

Oct 26, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WE...

Oct 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 7,000 mi

WHILE PARKING A JETTA 2010, THE CAR WAS ALMOST STOPPED THEN RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. BRAKE WAS ON, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED EXTREMELY FAST, COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,000 mi

WHILE PARKING A JETTA 2010, THE CAR WAS ALMOST STOPPED THEN RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. BRAKE WAS ON, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED EXTREMELY FAST, COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 24, 2010 Electrical System Crash 7,000 mi

WHILE PARKING A JETTA 2010, THE CAR WAS ALMOST STOPPED THEN RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. BRAKE WAS ON, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED EXTREMELY FAST, COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 7,000 mi

WHILE PARKING A JETTA 2010, THE CAR WAS ALMOST STOPPED THEN RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. BRAKE WAS ON, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED EXTREMELY FAST, COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,000 mi

WHILE PARKING A JETTA 2010, THE CAR WAS ALMOST STOPPED THEN RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. BRAKE WAS ON, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED EXTREMELY FAST, COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 24, 2010 Electrical System Crash 7,000 mi

WHILE PARKING A JETTA 2010, THE CAR WAS ALMOST STOPPED THEN RAPIDLY ACCELERATED. BRAKE WAS ON, BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED EXTREMELY FAST, COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

2010 VW TDI JETTA SPORTSWAGEN CURRENTLY HAS 18675 MILES, HOWEVER, PROBLEM STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 5000 MILES. ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT LOSES POWER AND STARTING TO STALL WHEN IN 3RD/4TH GEAR AND BETWEEN 30 TO 40 MPH. AT TIMES IT IS LIKE A SMALL HICCUP AT OTHER TIMES IT IS QUITE SEVERE AND CAUSES THE C...

Oct 21, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 5,000 mi

2010 VW TDI JETTA SPORTSWAGEN CURRENTLY HAS 18675 MILES, HOWEVER, PROBLEM STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 5000 MILES. ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT LOSES POWER AND STARTING TO STALL WHEN IN 3RD/4TH GEAR AND BETWEEN 30 TO 40 MPH. AT TIMES IT IS LIKE A SMALL HICCUP AT OTHER TIMES IT IS QUITE SEVERE AND CAUSES THE C...

Oct 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,746 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,746 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,978.

Oct 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,000 mi

2010 VW TDI JETTA SPORTSWAGEN CURRENTLY HAS 18675 MILES, HOWEVER, PROBLEM STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 5000 MILES. ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT LOSES POWER AND STARTING TO STALL WHEN IN 3RD/4TH GEAR AND BETWEEN 30 TO 40 MPH. AT TIMES IT IS LIKE A SMALL HICCUP AT OTHER TIMES IT IS QUITE SEVERE AND CAUSES THE C...

Oct 21, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 5,000 mi

2010 VW TDI JETTA SPORTSWAGEN CURRENTLY HAS 18675 MILES, HOWEVER, PROBLEM STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 5000 MILES. ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT LOSES POWER AND STARTING TO STALL WHEN IN 3RD/4TH GEAR AND BETWEEN 30 TO 40 MPH. AT TIMES IT IS LIKE A SMALL HICCUP AT OTHER TIMES IT IS QUITE SEVERE AND CAUSES THE C...

Oct 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,746 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,746 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,978.

Oct 17, 2010 Tires 6,000 mi

I HAVE 2 CONTINENTAL CONTI PROCONTACT TIRES THAT HAD BUBBLES IN THEM, AND FAILED WHEN I WENT OVER A POTHOLE AND BUMPED A CURB. VW IS ACTING LIKE IT IS A CONTINENTAL TIRE PROBLEM, AND WHILE IT IS, IT IS VW ALSO BECAUSE THEY CHOOSE THOSE TIRES FOR THEIR VEHICLES. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES BEC...

Oct 17, 2010 Tires 6,000 mi

I HAVE 2 CONTINENTAL CONTI PROCONTACT TIRES THAT HAD BUBBLES IN THEM, AND FAILED WHEN I WENT OVER A POTHOLE AND BUMPED A CURB. VW IS ACTING LIKE IT IS A CONTINENTAL TIRE PROBLEM, AND WHILE IT IS, IT IS VW ALSO BECAUSE THEY CHOOSE THOSE TIRES FOR THEIR VEHICLES. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES BEC...

Oct 13, 2010 Power Train 5,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WITH A DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS WHO ...

Oct 13, 2010 Power Train 5,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WITH A DSG AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS WHO ...

Oct 12, 2010 Electrical System 530 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI MANUAL RECENTLY, AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE HORN HAS A ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECOND DELAY. THIS IS SOMETHING UNUSUAL ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND YOU WANT TO WARN SOME OTHER DRIVERS. THIS UNUSUAL SITUATION LEADS TO EXTRA WORKLOAD AND STRESS. COULD ...

Oct 12, 2010 Electrical System 530 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2010 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI MANUAL RECENTLY, AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE HORN HAS A ABOUT 1 TO 2 SECOND DELAY. THIS IS SOMETHING UNUSUAL ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND YOU WANT TO WARN SOME OTHER DRIVERS. THIS UNUSUAL SITUATION LEADS TO EXTRA WORKLOAD AND STRESS. COULD ...

Oct 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

2010 JETTA TDI SPORTSWAGEN WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION STALLS EASILY AT LOW RPMS. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING A RISK OF BEING HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED MANY MANUAL-TRANSMISSION CARS IN MY 30-PLUS YEARS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS PR...

Oct 10, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 28,756 mi

2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI "GLOWPLUG" LIGHT BEGINS BLINKING, LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I AM FROM FL AND WAS IN THE HOUSTON AREA AT THE TIME. DROVE CAR TO NEAREST VW DEALER. DEALER FOUND METAL PARTICLES IN THE FUEL FILTER AND I HAD TO RENT A CAR TO GET BACK TO FL. THE RE...

Oct 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 200 mi

2010 JETTA TDI SPORTSWAGEN WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION STALLS EASILY AT LOW RPMS. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING A RISK OF BEING HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED MANY MANUAL-TRANSMISSION CARS IN MY 30-PLUS YEARS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS PR...

Oct 10, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 28,756 mi

2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI "GLOWPLUG" LIGHT BEGINS BLINKING, LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I AM FROM FL AND WAS IN THE HOUSTON AREA AT THE TIME. DROVE CAR TO NEAREST VW DEALER. DEALER FOUND METAL PARTICLES IN THE FUEL FILTER AND I HAD TO RENT A CAR TO GET BACK TO FL. THE RE...

Oct 6, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS WERE UNABLE TO BE LOCKED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE; THEY WERE ABLE TO BE LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE. BOTH THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY AND IT COULD NOT BE CHANGED. THE...

Oct 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGEN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SPEED RATE REDUCED TO 35 MPH. AN UNFAMILIAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN EXTREMELY LOW POWER RESPONSE DURING ACCEL...

Oct 6, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS WERE UNABLE TO BE LOCKED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE; THEY WERE ABLE TO BE LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE. BOTH THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY AND IT COULD NOT BE CHANGED. THE...

Oct 6, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,250 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGEN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SPEED RATE REDUCED TO 35 MPH. AN UNFAMILIAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN EXTREMELY LOW POWER RESPONSE DURING ACCEL...

Oct 5, 2010 Power Train 600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHCILE AND IT WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WER...

Oct 5, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 18,000 mi

MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WITH 18,000 MILES WAS MAKING A VERY ROUGH SOUND SHORTLY AFTER A NON-COLD STARTUP. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE ENGINE GROUND TO A HALT WITH A LOUD CRUNCH SOUND AND SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP FOUND PROBLEM TO BE A H...

Oct 5, 2010 Power Train 600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHCILE AND IT WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WER...

Oct 5, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 18,000 mi

MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WITH 18,000 MILES WAS MAKING A VERY ROUGH SOUND SHORTLY AFTER A NON-COLD STARTUP. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE ENGINE GROUND TO A HALT WITH A LOUD CRUNCH SOUND AND SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP FOUND PROBLEM TO BE A H...

Oct 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,300 mi

BRAND NEW VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI HAS STALLED AT SPEEDS FROM 25-65 MPH WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING (NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MESSAGES AND NO CHANGE IN DRIVING PERFORMANCE). THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES AT APPROXIMATELY 4K MILES. THE 3RD TIME THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FROM A MAJOR EXPRESSWAY SINCE TH...

Oct 1, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 4,300 mi

BRAND NEW VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI HAS STALLED AT SPEEDS FROM 25-65 MPH WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING (NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MESSAGES AND NO CHANGE IN DRIVING PERFORMANCE). THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES AT APPROXIMATELY 4K MILES. THE 3RD TIME THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FROM A MAJOR EXPRESSWAY SINCE TH...

Oct 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,300 mi

BRAND NEW VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI HAS STALLED AT SPEEDS FROM 25-65 MPH WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING (NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MESSAGES AND NO CHANGE IN DRIVING PERFORMANCE). THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES AT APPROXIMATELY 4K MILES. THE 3RD TIME THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FROM A MAJOR EXPRESSWAY SINCE TH...

Oct 1, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 4,300 mi

BRAND NEW VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI HAS STALLED AT SPEEDS FROM 25-65 MPH WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING (NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MESSAGES AND NO CHANGE IN DRIVING PERFORMANCE). THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES AT APPROXIMATELY 4K MILES. THE 3RD TIME THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FROM A MAJOR EXPRESSWAY SINCE TH...

Sep 27, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 8,076 mi

2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI FUEL PUMP FAILURE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM AT A PERSONAL COST OF $9,980.52. I WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO CONTAMINATED DIESEL FUEL BUT I HAVE AN ENGINEERING REPORT THAT PROVES THE FUEL WAS WITHIN GUIDELINES AND NOT CONSIDERED CONTAMINATED BY INDUSTRY STANDARDS...

Sep 27, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 8,076 mi

2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI FUEL PUMP FAILURE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM AT A PERSONAL COST OF $9,980.52. I WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO CONTAMINATED DIESEL FUEL BUT I HAVE AN ENGINEERING REPORT THAT PROVES THE FUEL WAS WITHIN GUIDELINES AND NOT CONSIDERED CONTAMINATED BY INDUSTRY STANDARDS...

Sep 23, 2010 Power Train 380 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO HESITATE IN A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, ON A SEPARATE OCCASION TH...

Sep 23, 2010 Power Train 380 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO HESITATE IN A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, ON A SEPARATE OCCASION TH...

Sep 20, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 2,100 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00PM ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2010, MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED HEADING WESTBOUND ON GOLF ROAD IN THE SOUTH OR INNER LANE APPROXIMATELY 75 FEET BEFORE THE STOPLIGHT OF WASHINGTON ST AND GOLF RD (IL-58). THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN STOPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS WHEN IT WAS IMPACTED BY ANOTHER VE...

Sep 20, 2010 Seat Belts Crash 2,100 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00PM ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2010, MY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED HEADING WESTBOUND ON GOLF ROAD IN THE SOUTH OR INNER LANE APPROXIMATELY 75 FEET BEFORE THE STOPLIGHT OF WASHINGTON ST AND GOLF RD (IL-58). THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN STOPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS WHEN IT WAS IMPACTED BY ANOTHER VE...

Sep 19, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 6,352 mi

YESTERDAY (18/09/2010), MY 2010 JETTA TDI STALLED FOR 1-2 SECS WHEN WE WERE CROSSING TO ANOTHER SIDE OF THE STREET AFTER PICKING MY SON FROM A BIRTHDAY PARTY. WE WERE ALMOST RAMMED BY ANOTHER CAR WHICH WAS GOING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE ENGINE STALLS FOR 1-2 SECS BEFORE GOING AGAIN EVEN THOUGH I...

Sep 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,352 mi

YESTERDAY (18/09/2010), MY 2010 JETTA TDI STALLED FOR 1-2 SECS WHEN WE WERE CROSSING TO ANOTHER SIDE OF THE STREET AFTER PICKING MY SON FROM A BIRTHDAY PARTY. WE WERE ALMOST RAMMED BY ANOTHER CAR WHICH WAS GOING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE ENGINE STALLS FOR 1-2 SECS BEFORE GOING AGAIN EVEN THOUGH I...

Sep 19, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 1,604 mi

HESITATION AFTER STOPPING AND THEN ACCELERATING. AUTO FEELS LIKE IT IS ABOUT TO STALL. HARD SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. *TR

Sep 19, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 6,352 mi

YESTERDAY (18/09/2010), MY 2010 JETTA TDI STALLED FOR 1-2 SECS WHEN WE WERE CROSSING TO ANOTHER SIDE OF THE STREET AFTER PICKING MY SON FROM A BIRTHDAY PARTY. WE WERE ALMOST RAMMED BY ANOTHER CAR WHICH WAS GOING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE ENGINE STALLS FOR 1-2 SECS BEFORE GOING AGAIN EVEN THOUGH I...

Sep 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,352 mi

YESTERDAY (18/09/2010), MY 2010 JETTA TDI STALLED FOR 1-2 SECS WHEN WE WERE CROSSING TO ANOTHER SIDE OF THE STREET AFTER PICKING MY SON FROM A BIRTHDAY PARTY. WE WERE ALMOST RAMMED BY ANOTHER CAR WHICH WAS GOING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE ENGINE STALLS FOR 1-2 SECS BEFORE GOING AGAIN EVEN THOUGH I...

Sep 19, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 1,604 mi

HESITATION AFTER STOPPING AND THEN ACCELERATING. AUTO FEELS LIKE IT IS ABOUT TO STALL. HARD SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. *TR

Sep 15, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 600 mi

ON FRIDAY, SEPT 10, 2010, WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON THE I 605 FREEWAY (LOS ANGELES COUNTY) AT APPROXIMATELY 12 NOON AT SPEEDS OF 60 TO 65 MPH THE ENGINE, WITHOUT WARNING, DIED, STOPPED. I MANAGED TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER AND EVENTUALLY RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED TWO MORE TIMES ON THE F...

Sep 15, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 600 mi

ON FRIDAY, SEPT 10, 2010, WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON THE I 605 FREEWAY (LOS ANGELES COUNTY) AT APPROXIMATELY 12 NOON AT SPEEDS OF 60 TO 65 MPH THE ENGINE, WITHOUT WARNING, DIED, STOPPED. I MANAGED TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER AND EVENTUALLY RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED TWO MORE TIMES ON THE F...

Sep 13, 2010 Power Train 100 mi

I'VE A 2010 VW JETTA WAGON TDI, IT STALLS OUT, MOSTLY AT LOW IDLE AND ON HILLS SOMETIMES. IT ALSO DOESN'T ENGAGE SOMETIMES IN FORWARD AND ONCE IT DOES IT LURCHES. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT'S THE SHIFTING AND THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR IN THREE TIMES TO HAVE VW LOOK AT IT AND THE...

Sep 13, 2010 Power Train 100 mi

I'VE A 2010 VW JETTA WAGON TDI, IT STALLS OUT, MOSTLY AT LOW IDLE AND ON HILLS SOMETIMES. IT ALSO DOESN'T ENGAGE SOMETIMES IN FORWARD AND ONCE IT DOES IT LURCHES. I'VE BEEN TOLD IT'S THE SHIFTING AND THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR IN THREE TIMES TO HAVE VW LOOK AT IT AND THE...

Sep 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA REPEATEDLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. POWER AND ACCESSORIES WORK (AC, RADIO) BUT ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART UNLESS CAR IS PLACED IN PARK AND KEY IS TURNED OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN. ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE ENGINE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE ...

Sep 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA REPEATEDLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. POWER AND ACCESSORIES WORK (AC, RADIO) BUT ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART UNLESS CAR IS PLACED IN PARK AND KEY IS TURNED OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN. ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE ENGINE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL DOES NOT WORK. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE ...

Sep 7, 2010 Power Train 4,500 mi

1. THE DSG TRANSMISSION IN MY JETTA SPORT WAGON WAS UN SAFELY LURCHING FORWARD AND SHIFTING HARSHLY FROM DAY ONE. 2. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WHEN TRYING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT AND WAS SLOWING AS IF SOMETHING WAS WRONG. AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, I TRIED TO START IT AG...

Sep 7, 2010 Power Train 4,500 mi

1. THE DSG TRANSMISSION IN MY JETTA SPORT WAGON WAS UN SAFELY LURCHING FORWARD AND SHIFTING HARSHLY FROM DAY ONE. 2. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WHEN TRYING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT AND WAS SLOWING AS IF SOMETHING WAS WRONG. AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, I TRIED TO START IT AG...

Sep 6, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 18 mi

2010 JETTA TDI STALLS WHEN STARTING OUT. MOSTLY OCCURS IN 1ST GEAR AND SOMETIMES 2ND GEAR IF SLOWING DOWN (TO TAKE A TURN FOR EXAMPLE). IT SEEMS AS IF IT NEEDS TO BE GIVEN AN EXTRA SURGE OF FUEL BY DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL MORE THAN USUAL IN ORDER TO GET PAST THIS POINT. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A MAN...

Sep 6, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 18 mi

2010 JETTA TDI STALLS WHEN STARTING OUT. MOSTLY OCCURS IN 1ST GEAR AND SOMETIMES 2ND GEAR IF SLOWING DOWN (TO TAKE A TURN FOR EXAMPLE). IT SEEMS AS IF IT NEEDS TO BE GIVEN AN EXTRA SURGE OF FUEL BY DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL MORE THAN USUAL IN ORDER TO GET PAST THIS POINT. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A MAN...

Sep 4, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel Crash 3,292 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSED CAR TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEED, ~68 MPH. PULLING OFF FREEWAY WITH DEAD CAR CAUSED A MINOR FENDER BENDER. BEING TOLD FUEL SYSTEM REPAIR IS $8700 BUT WILL LIKELY BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS. 2010 VW JETTA TDI SPORTWAGEN, DSG TRANSMISSI...

Sep 4, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel Crash 3,292 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSED CAR TO STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEED, ~68 MPH. PULLING OFF FREEWAY WITH DEAD CAR CAUSED A MINOR FENDER BENDER. BEING TOLD FUEL SYSTEM REPAIR IS $8700 BUT WILL LIKELY BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS. 2010 VW JETTA TDI SPORTWAGEN, DSG TRANSMISSI...

Sep 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND STALLED AGAIN ON THE SAME DAY. VOLKSWAGEN WAS CONTACTED AND CLAIMED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF ANY STALLING ISSUES WITH THE 2010 JETTA. THE VEH...

Sep 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 700 mi

HI, WE PURCHASED A 2010 VW JETTA TDI SPORTWAGEN IN SEPTEMBER OF LAST YEAR AND WITHIN THE FIRST 300 MILES IT WENT INTO A LIMP MODE WITH REDUCED POWER AND THE GLOWPLUG LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I LIMPED HOME AT HALF POWER AND PARKED IT. WHEN I WENT TO START IT TO SEE WHAT THE MILEAGE WAS THE CAR HAD NO...

Sep 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND STALLED AGAIN ON THE SAME DAY. VOLKSWAGEN WAS CONTACTED AND CLAIMED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF ANY STALLING ISSUES WITH THE 2010 JETTA. THE VEH...

Sep 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 700 mi

HI, WE PURCHASED A 2010 VW JETTA TDI SPORTWAGEN IN SEPTEMBER OF LAST YEAR AND WITHIN THE FIRST 300 MILES IT WENT INTO A LIMP MODE WITH REDUCED POWER AND THE GLOWPLUG LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I LIMPED HOME AT HALF POWER AND PARKED IT. WHEN I WENT TO START IT TO SEE WHAT THE MILEAGE WAS THE CAR HAD NO...

Sep 1, 2010 Electrical System 4,746 mi

2010 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION ON A HIGHWAY WHILE UNABLE TO GET SAFELY OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC. ENGINE SHUT OF AND I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE WITH THE KEY. WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND IN PARK THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. I EVENTUALLY REMOVED THE KEY AND REINSTAL...

Sep 1, 2010 Electrical System 4,746 mi

2010 VW JETTA WOLFSBURG SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION ON A HIGHWAY WHILE UNABLE TO GET SAFELY OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC. ENGINE SHUT OF AND I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE WITH THE KEY. WITH THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND IN PARK THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. I EVENTUALLY REMOVED THE KEY AND REINSTAL...

Aug 31, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,058 mi

3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE CAR WAS STALLING LIKE IT WANTED TO TAKE OFF, BUT WAS DRAGGING. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER SLIGHT DEFECT PARTS WERE REPLACED. RECENTLY, CAR STOPPED ON ME TWICE WHEN I MADE A COMPLETE STOP AT THE LIGHT. POWER REMAINED ON, BUT I HAD TO RESTART THE CAR. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 25-35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING FOR THREE SECONDS AND RESUMED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE READ NORMALLY DURING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST TWO TO THREE TIMES A DAY OR GRE...

Aug 31, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,058 mi

3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE CAR WAS STALLING LIKE IT WANTED TO TAKE OFF, BUT WAS DRAGGING. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER SLIGHT DEFECT PARTS WERE REPLACED. RECENTLY, CAR STOPPED ON ME TWICE WHEN I MADE A COMPLETE STOP AT THE LIGHT. POWER REMAINED ON, BUT I HAD TO RESTART THE CAR. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 25-35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING FOR THREE SECONDS AND RESUMED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE READ NORMALLY DURING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST TWO TO THREE TIMES A DAY OR GRE...

Aug 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Steering 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Power Train 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Electrical System 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Unknown Or Other 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Steering 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Power Train 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Electrical System 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Unknown Or Other 5,925 mi

2010 VW SPORTWAGON DSG STALLED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HD TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND TURN IGNITION OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, AND THEN BACK ON TO RESTART ENGINE. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Power Train 25 mi

2010 JETTA TDI MANUAL TRANSMISSION--CLUTCH STALLS DANGEROUS DUE TO NEW CLUTCH RESPONSE COMBINED WITH DIESEL TURBO LAG. WHEN I PURCHASED MY NEW CAR, THE SALESMAN AT VW OF LANGHORNE, PA, WAS CERTAIN THAT I WOULD "KILL THE CLUTCH" ON THE FIRST DRIVE AS HAD ALL OTHER PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED A MANUAL 2010 T...

Aug 19, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 25 mi

2010 JETTA TDI MANUAL TRANSMISSION--CLUTCH STALLS DANGEROUS DUE TO NEW CLUTCH RESPONSE COMBINED WITH DIESEL TURBO LAG. WHEN I PURCHASED MY NEW CAR, THE SALESMAN AT VW OF LANGHORNE, PA, WAS CERTAIN THAT I WOULD "KILL THE CLUTCH" ON THE FIRST DRIVE AS HAD ALL OTHER PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED A MANUAL 2010 T...

Aug 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 345 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH A NEW 2010 WOLFSBURG JETTA I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN IT ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY OVER A DECORATIVE DIVIDER. THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO STOP IT. I USED TWO FEET AND WAS LITERALLY OFF MY SEAT TRYING TO CONTROL THE CAR. IT FINALLY STOPP...

Aug 19, 2010 Power Train 25 mi

2010 JETTA TDI MANUAL TRANSMISSION--CLUTCH STALLS DANGEROUS DUE TO NEW CLUTCH RESPONSE COMBINED WITH DIESEL TURBO LAG. WHEN I PURCHASED MY NEW CAR, THE SALESMAN AT VW OF LANGHORNE, PA, WAS CERTAIN THAT I WOULD "KILL THE CLUTCH" ON THE FIRST DRIVE AS HAD ALL OTHER PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED A MANUAL 2010 T...

Aug 19, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 25 mi

2010 JETTA TDI MANUAL TRANSMISSION--CLUTCH STALLS DANGEROUS DUE TO NEW CLUTCH RESPONSE COMBINED WITH DIESEL TURBO LAG. WHEN I PURCHASED MY NEW CAR, THE SALESMAN AT VW OF LANGHORNE, PA, WAS CERTAIN THAT I WOULD "KILL THE CLUTCH" ON THE FIRST DRIVE AS HAD ALL OTHER PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED A MANUAL 2010 T...

Aug 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 345 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH A NEW 2010 WOLFSBURG JETTA I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN IT ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY OVER A DECORATIVE DIVIDER. THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO STOP IT. I USED TWO FEET AND WAS LITERALLY OFF MY SEAT TRYING TO CONTROL THE CAR. IT FINALLY STOPP...

Aug 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 4,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING 5 MPH FROM A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN THE EPS AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND RE-ROUTED THE WIRING. ON A SEPARATE OCCASIO...

Aug 18, 2010 Electrical System Crash 4,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING 5 MPH FROM A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN THE EPS AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND RE-ROUTED THE WIRING. ON A SEPARATE OCCASIO...

Aug 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 4,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING 5 MPH FROM A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN THE EPS AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND RE-ROUTED THE WIRING. ON A SEPARATE OCCASIO...

Aug 18, 2010 Electrical System Crash 4,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING 5 MPH FROM A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY WHEN THE EPS AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND RE-ROUTED THE WIRING. ON A SEPARATE OCCASIO...

Aug 12, 2010 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FLOWED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE ROOF. THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALSO FORCED LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER INTO THE VIEWING RANGE OF THE DRIVER. THE MANUFACTURE...

Aug 12, 2010 Visibility

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FLOWED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE ROOF. THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALSO FORCED LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER INTO THE VIEWING RANGE OF THE DRIVER. THE MANUFACTURE...

Aug 12, 2010 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FLOWED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE ROOF. THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALSO FORCED LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER INTO THE VIEWING RANGE OF THE DRIVER. THE MANUFACTURE...

Aug 12, 2010 Visibility

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FLOWED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE ROOF. THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALSO FORCED LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER INTO THE VIEWING RANGE OF THE DRIVER. THE MANUFACTURE...

Aug 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE SERVICE CONSULTANT SAID THE REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED AND THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT NORMAL FOR ANY VEHICLE. A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF PHYSICS TELLS YOU THE FRONT BRAKES ...

Aug 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE SERVICE CONSULTANT SAID THE REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED AND THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT NORMAL FOR ANY VEHICLE. A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF PHYSICS TELLS YOU THE FRONT BRAKES ...

Jul 29, 2010 Power Train 3,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS VERY SLOW TO INCREASE IN SPEED UNTIL THE CONTACT RELEASED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT THEN DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL...

Jul 29, 2010 Power Train 3,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS VERY SLOW TO INCREASE IN SPEED UNTIL THE CONTACT RELEASED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT THEN DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL...

Jul 27, 2010 Unknown Or Other 2,500 mi

2010 JETTA TDI (DIESEL) - AT LESS THAN 3,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES. HAVE TO RELEASE FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR AND RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO GET CAR TO MOVE AHEAD; SOMETIMES IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE...

Jul 27, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 2,500 mi

2010 JETTA TDI (DIESEL) - AT LESS THAN 3,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES. HAVE TO RELEASE FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR AND RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO GET CAR TO MOVE AHEAD; SOMETIMES IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE...

Jul 27, 2010 Electrical System 2,500 mi

2010 JETTA TDI (DIESEL) - AT LESS THAN 3,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES. HAVE TO RELEASE FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR AND RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO GET CAR TO MOVE AHEAD; SOMETIMES IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE...

Jul 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,500 mi

2010 JETTA TDI (DIESEL) - AT LESS THAN 3,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES. HAVE TO RELEASE FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR AND RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO GET CAR TO MOVE AHEAD; SOMETIMES IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE...

Jul 27, 2010 Unknown Or Other 2,500 mi

2010 JETTA TDI (DIESEL) - AT LESS THAN 3,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES. HAVE TO RELEASE FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR AND RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO GET CAR TO MOVE AHEAD; SOMETIMES IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE...

Jul 27, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 2,500 mi

2010 JETTA TDI (DIESEL) - AT LESS THAN 3,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES. HAVE TO RELEASE FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR AND RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO GET CAR TO MOVE AHEAD; SOMETIMES IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE...

Jul 27, 2010 Electrical System 2,500 mi

2010 JETTA TDI (DIESEL) - AT LESS THAN 3,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES. HAVE TO RELEASE FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR AND RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO GET CAR TO MOVE AHEAD; SOMETIMES IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE...

Jul 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,500 mi

2010 JETTA TDI (DIESEL) - AT LESS THAN 3,000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES. HAVE TO RELEASE FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR AND RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO GET CAR TO MOVE AHEAD; SOMETIMES IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE...

Jul 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI SPORTSWAGEN. AFTER 30 MILE DRIVE, LEFT REAR TIRE/WHEEL WERE VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH, STRONG ODOR OF "HOT BRAKE". REMAINING WHEELS WERE NORMAL. PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, AND THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC/STOP-N-GO. *TR

Jul 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,000 mi

2010 VW JETTA TDI SPORTSWAGEN. AFTER 30 MILE DRIVE, LEFT REAR TIRE/WHEEL WERE VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH, STRONG ODOR OF "HOT BRAKE". REMAINING WHEELS WERE NORMAL. PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, AND THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC/STOP-N-GO. *TR

Jul 8, 2010 Tires 7,000 mi

TIRE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRE WITH 7000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRE MAKE IS CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT 225/45 R17 91H, DOT AFTY PXH6. *TR

Jul 8, 2010 Tires 7,000 mi

TIRE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRE WITH 7000 MILES ON IT. THE TIRE MAKE IS CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT 225/45 R17 91H, DOT AFTY PXH6. *TR

Jul 1, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 6,500 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO ODI#10336565. MY CAR IS STILL STALLING WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. THIS IS BECOMING VERY UNSAFE. AFTER THE CAR IS WARM IT STALLS WHEN CROSSING TRAFFIC. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES SINCE THE CAR WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED. MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 7000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Jul 1, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 6,500 mi

THIS IS A FOLLOW UP TO ODI#10336565. MY CAR IS STILL STALLING WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. THIS IS BECOMING VERY UNSAFE. AFTER THE CAR IS WARM IT STALLS WHEN CROSSING TRAFFIC. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES SINCE THE CAR WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED. MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 7000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Jun 25, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 6,405 mi

MIL LIGHT, AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT START APPEARING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAR LOSES ACCELERATION GOING UP HILLS AND BECOMES DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. IT OCCURS SPORADICALLY. MIL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 3 PLUS MONTHS. AUTHORIZED SERVICE GARAGE CANNOT DETERMINE REASONS FOR THESE LIGHTS. CHANGES A FEW COMPONEN...

Jun 25, 2010 Equipment 6,405 mi

MIL LIGHT, AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT START APPEARING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAR LOSES ACCELERATION GOING UP HILLS AND BECOMES DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. IT OCCURS SPORADICALLY. MIL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 3 PLUS MONTHS. AUTHORIZED SERVICE GARAGE CANNOT DETERMINE REASONS FOR THESE LIGHTS. CHANGES A FEW COMPONEN...

Jun 25, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 6,405 mi

MIL LIGHT, AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT START APPEARING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAR LOSES ACCELERATION GOING UP HILLS AND BECOMES DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. IT OCCURS SPORADICALLY. MIL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 3 PLUS MONTHS. AUTHORIZED SERVICE GARAGE CANNOT DETERMINE REASONS FOR THESE LIGHTS. CHANGES A FEW COMPONEN...

Jun 25, 2010 Equipment 6,405 mi

MIL LIGHT, AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT START APPEARING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAR LOSES ACCELERATION GOING UP HILLS AND BECOMES DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. IT OCCURS SPORADICALLY. MIL LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 3 PLUS MONTHS. AUTHORIZED SERVICE GARAGE CANNOT DETERMINE REASONS FOR THESE LIGHTS. CHANGES A FEW COMPONEN...

Jun 16, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 6,150 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION. THIS OCCURRED ON 05/24/2010LEGEND AUTORAMA HAD THE CAR UNTIL 06/14/2010. THEY REPLACED TWO FUEL PUMPS. PART # 5N0-906-129-B & 03L-130-755-A. -I PICKED UP MY JETTA ON MONDAY JUNE 14, 2010. I DROVE ABOUT 20 MINUT...

Jun 16, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 6,150 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION. THIS OCCURRED ON 05/24/2010LEGEND AUTORAMA HAD THE CAR UNTIL 06/14/2010. THEY REPLACED TWO FUEL PUMPS. PART # 5N0-906-129-B & 03L-130-755-A. -I PICKED UP MY JETTA ON MONDAY JUNE 14, 2010. I DROVE ABOUT 20 MINUT...

Jun 14, 2010 Power Train 2,400 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI(DIESEL) SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES TO ME WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE USUALLY START UP AFTER WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. VEHICLE HAS APPROX 2800 MILES. ONE TIME IT HAPPENED IN A MAJOR HIGHWAY INTERSECTION. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VW ...

Jun 14, 2010 Power Train 2,400 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI(DIESEL) SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES TO ME WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE USUALLY START UP AFTER WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. VEHICLE HAS APPROX 2800 MILES. ONE TIME IT HAPPENED IN A MAJOR HIGHWAY INTERSECTION. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VW ...

Jun 1, 2010 Power Train 1,190 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I PURCHASED A NEW 2010 VW JETTA SE ON 1/28/10. VIN [XXX] . CURRENT MILEAGE ON VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 1300 MILES. CAR HAS A AUTOMATIC - DSG TRANSMISSION. IN MID MAY OF 2010 I BEGAN HAVING SEVERE PROBLEMS WI...

Jun 1, 2010 Power Train 1,190 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I PURCHASED A NEW 2010 VW JETTA SE ON 1/28/10. VIN [XXX] . CURRENT MILEAGE ON VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 1300 MILES. CAR HAS A AUTOMATIC - DSG TRANSMISSION. IN MID MAY OF 2010 I BEGAN HAVING SEVERE PROBLEMS WI...

May 25, 2010 Power Train Crash 3,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THEY WOULD TAKE THE LIABILITY FOR THE DEFECTIVE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR, BUT THE CONTACT WO...

May 25, 2010 Power Train Crash 3,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THEY WOULD TAKE THE LIABILITY FOR THE DEFECTIVE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR, BUT THE CONTACT WO...

May 13, 2010 Electrical System

1. MANUFACTURING DEFECT PROBLEM: THE INSTRUMENTS LIGHTS INTERFERE WITH SEEING THE ROAD AT NIGHT. DESCRIPTION: THE INTENSITY OR BRIGHTNESS OF THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS ARE TOO HIGH SUCH THAT OBJECTS ON THE ROAD ARE NOT SEEN WELL ON A DARK NIGHT ON AN UNLIGHTED ROAD. THIS IS EVEN WITH MAXIMUM DIMMING...

May 13, 2010 Interior Lighting

1. MANUFACTURING DEFECT PROBLEM: THE INSTRUMENTS LIGHTS INTERFERE WITH SEEING THE ROAD AT NIGHT. DESCRIPTION: THE INTENSITY OR BRIGHTNESS OF THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS ARE TOO HIGH SUCH THAT OBJECTS ON THE ROAD ARE NOT SEEN WELL ON A DARK NIGHT ON AN UNLIGHTED ROAD. THIS IS EVEN WITH MAXIMUM DIMMING...

May 13, 2010 Electrical System

1. MANUFACTURING DEFECT PROBLEM: THE INSTRUMENTS LIGHTS INTERFERE WITH SEEING THE ROAD AT NIGHT. DESCRIPTION: THE INTENSITY OR BRIGHTNESS OF THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS ARE TOO HIGH SUCH THAT OBJECTS ON THE ROAD ARE NOT SEEN WELL ON A DARK NIGHT ON AN UNLIGHTED ROAD. THIS IS EVEN WITH MAXIMUM DIMMING...

May 13, 2010 Interior Lighting

1. MANUFACTURING DEFECT PROBLEM: THE INSTRUMENTS LIGHTS INTERFERE WITH SEEING THE ROAD AT NIGHT. DESCRIPTION: THE INTENSITY OR BRIGHTNESS OF THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS ARE TOO HIGH SUCH THAT OBJECTS ON THE ROAD ARE NOT SEEN WELL ON A DARK NIGHT ON AN UNLIGHTED ROAD. THIS IS EVEN WITH MAXIMUM DIMMING...

May 12, 2010 Electrical System 360 mi

CAR'S HORN TAKES UNUSUAL EFFORT TO HONK, AND THERE IS A ONE SECOND DELAY BETWEEN WHEN THE HORN IS PRESSED AND THE SOUNDING OF THE HORN. FOR INSTANCE, THE WHEN DOING THE CUSTOMARY TWO HONKS TO REMIND SOMEONE NICELY TO GO, THE SOUND ONLY BEGINS WELL AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SECOND PRESS. THIS HAPP...

May 12, 2010 Electrical System 360 mi

CAR'S HORN TAKES UNUSUAL EFFORT TO HONK, AND THERE IS A ONE SECOND DELAY BETWEEN WHEN THE HORN IS PRESSED AND THE SOUNDING OF THE HORN. FOR INSTANCE, THE WHEN DOING THE CUSTOMARY TWO HONKS TO REMIND SOMEONE NICELY TO GO, THE SOUND ONLY BEGINS WELL AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SECOND PRESS. THIS HAPP...

May 12, 2010 Electrical System 360 mi

CAR'S HORN TAKES UNUSUAL EFFORT TO HONK, AND THERE IS A ONE SECOND DELAY BETWEEN WHEN THE HORN IS PRESSED AND THE SOUNDING OF THE HORN. FOR INSTANCE, THE WHEN DOING THE CUSTOMARY TWO HONKS TO REMIND SOMEONE NICELY TO GO, THE SOUND ONLY BEGINS WELL AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SECOND PRESS. THIS HAPP...

May 12, 2010 Electrical System 360 mi

CAR'S HORN TAKES UNUSUAL EFFORT TO HONK, AND THERE IS A ONE SECOND DELAY BETWEEN WHEN THE HORN IS PRESSED AND THE SOUNDING OF THE HORN. FOR INSTANCE, THE WHEN DOING THE CUSTOMARY TWO HONKS TO REMIND SOMEONE NICELY TO GO, THE SOUND ONLY BEGINS WELL AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SECOND PRESS. THIS HAPP...

May 8, 2010 Power Train 4,000 mi

I HAVE A JETTA TDI 2010 SPORT WAGON THAT HAS SIGNIFICANT PAUSE WHEN THE THROTTLE IS HELD CONSTANT. RANDOM BUT HAPPENS EVERY DAY. BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY KNEW OF THE PROBLEM BUT DON'T KNOW WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND WILL CALL US IF THEY COME UP WITH A FIX! *TR

May 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

I HAVE A JETTA TDI 2010 SPORT WAGON THAT HAS SIGNIFICANT PAUSE WHEN THE THROTTLE IS HELD CONSTANT. RANDOM BUT HAPPENS EVERY DAY. BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY KNEW OF THE PROBLEM BUT DON'T KNOW WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND WILL CALL US IF THEY COME UP WITH A FIX! *TR

May 8, 2010 Power Train 4,000 mi

I HAVE A JETTA TDI 2010 SPORT WAGON THAT HAS SIGNIFICANT PAUSE WHEN THE THROTTLE IS HELD CONSTANT. RANDOM BUT HAPPENS EVERY DAY. BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY KNEW OF THE PROBLEM BUT DON'T KNOW WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND WILL CALL US IF THEY COME UP WITH A FIX! *TR

May 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

I HAVE A JETTA TDI 2010 SPORT WAGON THAT HAS SIGNIFICANT PAUSE WHEN THE THROTTLE IS HELD CONSTANT. RANDOM BUT HAPPENS EVERY DAY. BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY KNEW OF THE PROBLEM BUT DON'T KNOW WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND WILL CALL US IF THEY COME UP WITH A FIX! *TR

Apr 21, 2010 Power Train 4,100 mi

I'VE HAD 3 AUTOMOBILES SINCE 1986 WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND DON'T RECALL A STALLING PROBLEM LIKE I'M HAVING NOW WITH MY VW 2010 JETTA TDI. IT STARTED WITH A TEST DRIVE AND A NUMBER OF TIMES AFTER PURCHASE. I ASSUMED MY MOTOR SKILLS WOULD ADAPT AND THE PROBLEM WOULD BECOME LESS FREQUENT. HOWEV...

Apr 21, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 4,100 mi

I'VE HAD 3 AUTOMOBILES SINCE 1986 WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND DON'T RECALL A STALLING PROBLEM LIKE I'M HAVING NOW WITH MY VW 2010 JETTA TDI. IT STARTED WITH A TEST DRIVE AND A NUMBER OF TIMES AFTER PURCHASE. I ASSUMED MY MOTOR SKILLS WOULD ADAPT AND THE PROBLEM WOULD BECOME LESS FREQUENT. HOWEV...

Apr 21, 2010 Power Train 4,100 mi

I'VE HAD 3 AUTOMOBILES SINCE 1986 WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND DON'T RECALL A STALLING PROBLEM LIKE I'M HAVING NOW WITH MY VW 2010 JETTA TDI. IT STARTED WITH A TEST DRIVE AND A NUMBER OF TIMES AFTER PURCHASE. I ASSUMED MY MOTOR SKILLS WOULD ADAPT AND THE PROBLEM WOULD BECOME LESS FREQUENT. HOWEV...

Apr 21, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 4,100 mi

I'VE HAD 3 AUTOMOBILES SINCE 1986 WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND DON'T RECALL A STALLING PROBLEM LIKE I'M HAVING NOW WITH MY VW 2010 JETTA TDI. IT STARTED WITH A TEST DRIVE AND A NUMBER OF TIMES AFTER PURCHASE. I ASSUMED MY MOTOR SKILLS WOULD ADAPT AND THE PROBLEM WOULD BECOME LESS FREQUENT. HOWEV...

Apr 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 78 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTR...

Apr 20, 2010 Electrical System 50 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A MOMENTARY DELAY IN THE VEHICLE HORN RESPONSE. THE DEALER VERIFIED THERE WAS A BRIEF DELAY IN THE HORN RESPONSE BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. VW CORPORATE INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE HORN WAS DESIGNED WITH TH...

Apr 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 78 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTR...

Apr 20, 2010 Electrical System 50 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A MOMENTARY DELAY IN THE VEHICLE HORN RESPONSE. THE DEALER VERIFIED THERE WAS A BRIEF DELAY IN THE HORN RESPONSE BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. VW CORPORATE INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE HORN WAS DESIGNED WITH TH...

Apr 19, 2010 Electrical System 800 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE HORN WAS ENGAGED REPEATEDLY WITH A DELAY RESPONSE TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT ANY SPEED BEING TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HORN FUNCTIONED...

Apr 19, 2010 Electrical System 800 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE HORN WAS ENGAGED REPEATEDLY WITH A DELAY RESPONSE TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT ANY SPEED BEING TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HORN FUNCTIONED...

Apr 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TOO DIM FOR THE CONTACT TO ADEQUATELY SEE THE ROAD IN FRONT OF HER WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH AT NIGHT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS BUT NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN AT THIS TIME. THE CONTACT...

Apr 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,500 mi

WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE AND IMMEDIATELY STEPPING HARD ON THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS A SEVERE HESITATION/LAG BEFORE THE CAR TOOK OFF CROSSING TRAFFIC. ONCE IT KICKED IN IT TOOK OFF BUT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I NOW WAIT A SECOND OR MORE FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH TO COMMUNICATE TO THE DSG TRANSMISSI...

Apr 14, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 1,500 mi

WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE AND IMMEDIATELY STEPPING HARD ON THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS A SEVERE HESITATION/LAG BEFORE THE CAR TOOK OFF CROSSING TRAFFIC. ONCE IT KICKED IN IT TOOK OFF BUT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I NOW WAIT A SECOND OR MORE FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH TO COMMUNICATE TO THE DSG TRANSMISSI...

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 1,500 mi

WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE AND IMMEDIATELY STEPPING HARD ON THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS A SEVERE HESITATION/LAG BEFORE THE CAR TOOK OFF CROSSING TRAFFIC. ONCE IT KICKED IN IT TOOK OFF BUT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I NOW WAIT A SECOND OR MORE FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH TO COMMUNICATE TO THE DSG TRANSMISSI...

Apr 14, 2010 Exterior Lighting 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TOO DIM FOR THE CONTACT TO ADEQUATELY SEE THE ROAD IN FRONT OF HER WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH AT NIGHT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS BUT NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN AT THIS TIME. THE CONTACT...

Apr 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,500 mi

WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE AND IMMEDIATELY STEPPING HARD ON THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS A SEVERE HESITATION/LAG BEFORE THE CAR TOOK OFF CROSSING TRAFFIC. ONCE IT KICKED IN IT TOOK OFF BUT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I NOW WAIT A SECOND OR MORE FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH TO COMMUNICATE TO THE DSG TRANSMISSI...

Apr 14, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 1,500 mi

WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE AND IMMEDIATELY STEPPING HARD ON THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS A SEVERE HESITATION/LAG BEFORE THE CAR TOOK OFF CROSSING TRAFFIC. ONCE IT KICKED IN IT TOOK OFF BUT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I NOW WAIT A SECOND OR MORE FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH TO COMMUNICATE TO THE DSG TRANSMISSI...

Apr 14, 2010 Power Train 1,500 mi

WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF BRAKE AND IMMEDIATELY STEPPING HARD ON THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS A SEVERE HESITATION/LAG BEFORE THE CAR TOOK OFF CROSSING TRAFFIC. ONCE IT KICKED IN IT TOOK OFF BUT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I NOW WAIT A SECOND OR MORE FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH TO COMMUNICATE TO THE DSG TRANSMISSI...

Apr 7, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VW JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE OF PRESSURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS ALSO A NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUEL MOVEMENT IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGN...

Apr 7, 2010 Power Train 3,000 mi

WHEN YOU STOP AT A LIGHT AND THEN GO TO TAKE OFF THE CAR HAS A SEVERE LAG (NO POWER) BARELY WILL MOVE. IT SHOWED UP ABOUT 2000 MILES 2010 JETTA TDI. *TR

Apr 7, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VW JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE OF PRESSURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS ALSO A NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUEL MOVEMENT IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGN...

Apr 7, 2010 Power Train 3,000 mi

WHEN YOU STOP AT A LIGHT AND THEN GO TO TAKE OFF THE CAR HAS A SEVERE LAG (NO POWER) BARELY WILL MOVE. IT SHOWED UP ABOUT 2000 MILES 2010 JETTA TDI. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 5,125 mi

LEAVING A PARKING LOT AND STOPPING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE ONTO THE HIGHWAY BUT CAR DID NOT MOVE. AFTER I PUT MY FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN THE SECOND ATTEMPT THE CLUTCH ENGAGED AND THE CAR MOVED FORWARD. THE CAR IS A 2010 VW JETTA DIESEL. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Power Train 5,125 mi

LEAVING A PARKING LOT AND STOPPING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE ONTO THE HIGHWAY BUT CAR DID NOT MOVE. AFTER I PUT MY FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN THE SECOND ATTEMPT THE CLUTCH ENGAGED AND THE CAR MOVED FORWARD. THE CAR IS A 2010 VW JETTA DIESEL. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 156 mi

MY 3 DAY OLD 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN WITH DSG WAS BEING MOVED IN OUR GARAGE AND IT WON'T ENGAGE IN REVERSE INITIALLY THEN IN ALL GEARS. THE CAR COULD BE LEFT IN GEAR AND NOT MOVE AT ALL. I CALLED THE 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THE CAR WAS TOWED THE DAY AFTER TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER DIAG...

Feb 17, 2010 Power Train 156 mi

MY 3 DAY OLD 2010 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN WITH DSG WAS BEING MOVED IN OUR GARAGE AND IT WON'T ENGAGE IN REVERSE INITIALLY THEN IN ALL GEARS. THE CAR COULD BE LEFT IN GEAR AND NOT MOVE AT ALL. I CALLED THE 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THE CAR WAS TOWED THE DAY AFTER TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER DIAG...

Dec 30, 2009 Visibility 335 mi

NEW 2010 JETTA SE WITHOUT RAIN SENSOR WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE WIPER SPEED DECREASES WITH THE SPEED OF THE ENGINE AND DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY INCREASE WHEN THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASES. WHEN I SLOWED AS I APPROACHED A YIELD SIGN IN A DRIVING RAIN, MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS SLOWED SO MUCH THAT I WAS UNABLE TO...

Dec 30, 2009 Visibility 335 mi

NEW 2010 JETTA SE WITHOUT RAIN SENSOR WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE WIPER SPEED DECREASES WITH THE SPEED OF THE ENGINE AND DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY INCREASE WHEN THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASES. WHEN I SLOWED AS I APPROACHED A YIELD SIGN IN A DRIVING RAIN, MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS SLOWED SO MUCH THAT I WAS UNABLE TO...

Dec 28, 2009 Power Train 1,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND SHUDDERS WHEN IT IS COLD. ALSO WHEN COLD,THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE OVER 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL DOWN-SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. AT THE LAST...

Dec 28, 2009 Power Train 4,500 mi

I HAVE A 2010 US VERSION VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS AROUND 4500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN WITH THE CAR SINCE DAY #1. THE PROBLEM IS MANIFESTED AS A LURCHING, AND ERRATIC SHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION IN GEARS 1 TO 2 AS WELL AS FROM A STOP. EV...

Dec 28, 2009 Power Train 1,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND SHUDDERS WHEN IT IS COLD. ALSO WHEN COLD,THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE OVER 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL DOWN-SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. AT THE LAST...

Dec 28, 2009 Power Train 4,500 mi

I HAVE A 2010 US VERSION VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS AROUND 4500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN WITH THE CAR SINCE DAY #1. THE PROBLEM IS MANIFESTED AS A LURCHING, AND ERRATIC SHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION IN GEARS 1 TO 2 AS WELL AS FROM A STOP. EV...

Dec 14, 2009 Visibility 2,047 mi

AFTER I CLOSED THE PASSENGER DOOR OF MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN, THE FORWARD GLASS OF THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING IT TRANSPORTED TO THE LOCAL VW DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. *TR

Dec 14, 2009 Visibility 2,047 mi

AFTER I CLOSED THE PASSENGER DOOR OF MY 2010 VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN, THE FORWARD GLASS OF THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING IT TRANSPORTED TO THE LOCAL VW DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. *TR

Dec 1, 2009 Power Train 900 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE STALLS FROM START POSITION, THEN CATCHES AND SURGES AHEAD, THROWING DRIVER'S HEAD BACK TO THE HEAD REST. CAR JUMPS AHEAD AND COULD CAUSE REAR END COLLISION TO TRAFFIC IN FRONT. *TR

Dec 1, 2009 Power Train 900 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE STALLS FROM START POSITION, THEN CATCHES AND SURGES AHEAD, THROWING DRIVER'S HEAD BACK TO THE HEAD REST. CAR JUMPS AHEAD AND COULD CAUSE REAR END COLLISION TO TRAFFIC IN FRONT. *TR

Dec 1, 2009 Power Train 900 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE STALLS FROM START POSITION, THEN CATCHES AND SURGES AHEAD, THROWING DRIVER'S HEAD BACK TO THE HEAD REST. CAR JUMPS AHEAD AND COULD CAUSE REAR END COLLISION TO TRAFFIC IN FRONT. *TR

Dec 1, 2009 Power Train 900 mi

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE STALLS FROM START POSITION, THEN CATCHES AND SURGES AHEAD, THROWING DRIVER'S HEAD BACK TO THE HEAD REST. CAR JUMPS AHEAD AND COULD CAUSE REAR END COLLISION TO TRAFFIC IN FRONT. *TR

Nov 18, 2009 Power Train 347 mi

ON A 2 LANE ROAD ATTEMPTING TO PASS A VEHICLE THERE WAS A SUDDEN JERKING AND BUCKING OF THE CAR. FOR A MOMENT THERE WAS NO POWER TO WHEELS. THE ACTIONS THREW ME FORWARD INTO THE SEATBELT. AFTER A FEW VIOLENT SECONDS IT REGAINED POWER AND I WAS ABLE TO PASS THE OTHER VEHICLE. THERE IS ALSO HARSH DOWN...

Nov 18, 2009 Power Train 347 mi

ON A 2 LANE ROAD ATTEMPTING TO PASS A VEHICLE THERE WAS A SUDDEN JERKING AND BUCKING OF THE CAR. FOR A MOMENT THERE WAS NO POWER TO WHEELS. THE ACTIONS THREW ME FORWARD INTO THE SEATBELT. AFTER A FEW VIOLENT SECONDS IT REGAINED POWER AND I WAS ABLE TO PASS THE OTHER VEHICLE. THERE IS ALSO HARSH DOWN...

Oct 8, 2009 Power Train 1,500 mi

I RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY 1 WARNING LIGHT: "TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED: STOP! OWNERS MAN," AFTER STOPPING IN FRONT OF MY RESIDENCE TO RETRIEVE MAIL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN A MONTH I HAVE RECEIVED THE WARNING (REFER TO ODI NO. 10283957 FOR INITIAL INCIDENT). I TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND THEN O...

Oct 8, 2009 Power Train 1,500 mi

I RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY 1 WARNING LIGHT: "TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED: STOP! OWNERS MAN," AFTER STOPPING IN FRONT OF MY RESIDENCE TO RETRIEVE MAIL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN A MONTH I HAVE RECEIVED THE WARNING (REFER TO ODI NO. 10283957 FOR INITIAL INCIDENT). I TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND THEN O...

Sep 14, 2009 Power Train 800 mi

ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 13, 2009, WHILE TRAVELING UP A HILL ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH, MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI (AUTO. TRANSMISSION) SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING FLASHED A "TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT" WARNING LIGHT AND I IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER TO THE ACCELERATOR. FORTUNATELY, I WAS AB...

Sep 14, 2009 Power Train 800 mi

ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 13, 2009, WHILE TRAVELING UP A HILL ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70-75 MPH, MY 2010 VW JETTA TDI (AUTO. TRANSMISSION) SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING FLASHED A "TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT" WARNING LIGHT AND I IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER TO THE ACCELERATOR. FORTUNATELY, I WAS AB...