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Active Recalls (10)

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

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

19V679000 Sep 25, 2019 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

19V615000 Aug 22, 2019 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta ...

15V483000 Aug 4, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwage...

14V656000 Oct 20, 2014 SUSPENSION:REAR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured Mar...

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

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

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...

11E036000 Sep 8, 2011 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS, PART NUMBER 1K0 071 910 U, SOLD AS ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JETTA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 20...

11V466000 Sep 7, 2011 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JETTA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2011. SOME VEHICLES HAD A STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP INSTALLED AT THE P...

11V196000 Mar 29, 2011 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JETTA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2010 THROUGH MARCH 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ELECTRICAL WIRING AND FUSE LAYOUT WHERE THE CONVERTER BOX I...

Complaints

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Jul 30, 2025 Service Brakes

ABS Control Module total failure No warnings appeared prior to the total failure of the ABS Control Module to indicate that the car needed servicing. ABS would have failed in an emergency braking according to the dealership. Just driving the car without knowing the ABS had issues put my family at ri...

Jul 30, 2025 Service Brakes

ABS Control Module total failure No warnings appeared prior to the total failure of the ABS Control Module to indicate that the car needed servicing. ABS would have failed in an emergency braking according to the dealership. Just driving the car without knowing the ABS had issues put my family at ri...

Jul 15, 2025 Service Brakes Fire

driving on freeway (speed around 70mph) out of nowhere i start smelling strange burning smell then about 1 minute later the car brakes lock up in the front and I loose control of car but luckily it was in light traffic and I regained control enough to get it off to the shoulder. I got out to address...

Jul 15, 2025 Service Brakes Fire

driving on freeway (speed around 70mph) out of nowhere i start smelling strange burning smell then about 1 minute later the car brakes lock up in the front and I loose control of car but luckily it was in light traffic and I regained control enough to get it off to the shoulder. I got out to address...

Apr 26, 2025 Structure Crash

Because of recall, car was not engaged in park completely like it stated after I got out it rolled away down the hill and hit a tree, therefore the recall caused my accident. Yes the problem has been confirmed it is a recall. No it has not been inspected by dealer or police. Volkswagen will not enga...

Apr 26, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

Because of recall, car was not engaged in park completely like it stated after I got out it rolled away down the hill and hit a tree, therefore the recall caused my accident. Yes the problem has been confirmed it is a recall. No it has not been inspected by dealer or police. Volkswagen will not enga...

Apr 26, 2025 Unknown Or Other Crash

Because of recall, car was not engaged in park completely like it stated after I got out it rolled away down the hill and hit a tree, therefore the recall caused my accident. Yes the problem has been confirmed it is a recall. No it has not been inspected by dealer or police. Volkswagen will not enga...

Apr 26, 2025 Structure Crash

Because of recall, car was not engaged in park completely like it stated after I got out it rolled away down the hill and hit a tree, therefore the recall caused my accident. Yes the problem has been confirmed it is a recall. No it has not been inspected by dealer or police. Volkswagen will not enga...

Apr 26, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

Because of recall, car was not engaged in park completely like it stated after I got out it rolled away down the hill and hit a tree, therefore the recall caused my accident. Yes the problem has been confirmed it is a recall. No it has not been inspected by dealer or police. Volkswagen will not enga...

Apr 26, 2025 Unknown Or Other Crash

Because of recall, car was not engaged in park completely like it stated after I got out it rolled away down the hill and hit a tree, therefore the recall caused my accident. Yes the problem has been confirmed it is a recall. No it has not been inspected by dealer or police. Volkswagen will not enga...

Sep 21, 2024 Electrical System

Component/System Failure/Malfunction: ignition switch and starter, possibly transmission Yes, available for inspection upon request. Car has randomly stalled while in motion; ignition and starter switch have been replaced as well as microswitch panel - yet problem persists. Power steering shuts down...

Sep 21, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Component/System Failure/Malfunction: ignition switch and starter, possibly transmission Yes, available for inspection upon request. Car has randomly stalled while in motion; ignition and starter switch have been replaced as well as microswitch panel - yet problem persists. Power steering shuts down...

Sep 21, 2024 Electrical System

Component/System Failure/Malfunction: ignition switch and starter, possibly transmission Yes, available for inspection upon request. Car has randomly stalled while in motion; ignition and starter switch have been replaced as well as microswitch panel - yet problem persists. Power steering shuts down...

Sep 21, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Component/System Failure/Malfunction: ignition switch and starter, possibly transmission Yes, available for inspection upon request. Car has randomly stalled while in motion; ignition and starter switch have been replaced as well as microswitch panel - yet problem persists. Power steering shuts down...

Aug 19, 2024 Engine

EGR is getting stuck open / closed

Aug 19, 2024 Engine

EGR is getting stuck open / closed

Jul 24, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the horn was replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the alar...

Jul 24, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the horn was replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the alar...

Jun 17, 2024 Suspension

Car was being driven and coils snapped caused, tire to pop damaging front end. Car was being driven and randomly shut off in middle of road. Driving vehicle shifting into gear lags, check engine light is on, had reader and said that valve 2 has low pressure. As a result clanking and loose noise...

Jun 17, 2024 Electrical System

Car was being driven and coils snapped caused, tire to pop damaging front end. Car was being driven and randomly shut off in middle of road. Driving vehicle shifting into gear lags, check engine light is on, had reader and said that valve 2 has low pressure. As a result clanking and loose noise...

Jun 17, 2024 Engine

Car was being driven and coils snapped caused, tire to pop damaging front end. Car was being driven and randomly shut off in middle of road. Driving vehicle shifting into gear lags, check engine light is on, had reader and said that valve 2 has low pressure. As a result clanking and loose noise...

Jun 17, 2024 Suspension

Car was being driven and coils snapped caused, tire to pop damaging front end. Car was being driven and randomly shut off in middle of road. Driving vehicle shifting into gear lags, check engine light is on, had reader and said that valve 2 has low pressure. As a result clanking and loose noise...

Jun 17, 2024 Electrical System

Car was being driven and coils snapped caused, tire to pop damaging front end. Car was being driven and randomly shut off in middle of road. Driving vehicle shifting into gear lags, check engine light is on, had reader and said that valve 2 has low pressure. As a result clanking and loose noise...

Jun 17, 2024 Engine

Car was being driven and coils snapped caused, tire to pop damaging front end. Car was being driven and randomly shut off in middle of road. Driving vehicle shifting into gear lags, check engine light is on, had reader and said that valve 2 has low pressure. As a result clanking and loose noise...

May 8, 2024 Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine stalls intermittently while driving as listed in a recall for 2011 VW Jettas. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was at risk of an accident when the car stalls while...

May 8, 2024 Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine stalls intermittently while driving as listed in a recall for 2011 VW Jettas. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was at risk of an accident when the car stalls while...

May 4, 2024 Air Bags

Air bag light came on showing both driver and passenger airbags off without having any collision then pulled into gas station, car was fine pumped gas and tried to start vehicle and couldn't turn key further than interior lights. Was locked in ignition. Also had all brake pads and rotors replaced ...

May 4, 2024 Service Brakes

Air bag light came on showing both driver and passenger airbags off without having any collision then pulled into gas station, car was fine pumped gas and tried to start vehicle and couldn't turn key further than interior lights. Was locked in ignition. Also had all brake pads and rotors replaced ...

May 4, 2024 Electrical System

Air bag light came on showing both driver and passenger airbags off without having any collision then pulled into gas station, car was fine pumped gas and tried to start vehicle and couldn't turn key further than interior lights. Was locked in ignition. Also had all brake pads and rotors replaced ...

May 4, 2024 Air Bags

Air bag light came on showing both driver and passenger airbags off without having any collision then pulled into gas station, car was fine pumped gas and tried to start vehicle and couldn't turn key further than interior lights. Was locked in ignition. Also had all brake pads and rotors replaced ...

May 4, 2024 Service Brakes

Air bag light came on showing both driver and passenger airbags off without having any collision then pulled into gas station, car was fine pumped gas and tried to start vehicle and couldn't turn key further than interior lights. Was locked in ignition. Also had all brake pads and rotors replaced ...

May 4, 2024 Electrical System

Air bag light came on showing both driver and passenger airbags off without having any collision then pulled into gas station, car was fine pumped gas and tried to start vehicle and couldn't turn key further than interior lights. Was locked in ignition. Also had all brake pads and rotors replaced ...

Apr 8, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact initially linked the failure to a defective battery and the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact discovered...

Apr 8, 2024 Electrical System

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact initially linked the failure to a defective battery and the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact discovered...

Feb 13, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Door unexpectedly does not close and latch correctly. Had to hold the car door the whole time driving. The driver door and passenger door has done it so far. This needs to look into.

Feb 13, 2024 Electrical System

Door unexpectedly does not close and latch correctly. Had to hold the car door the whole time driving. The driver door and passenger door has done it so far. This needs to look into.

Feb 13, 2024 Structure

Door unexpectedly does not close and latch correctly. Had to hold the car door the whole time driving. The driver door and passenger door has done it so far. This needs to look into.

Feb 13, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Door unexpectedly does not close and latch correctly. Had to hold the car door the whole time driving. The driver door and passenger door has done it so far. This needs to look into.

Feb 13, 2024 Electrical System

Door unexpectedly does not close and latch correctly. Had to hold the car door the whole time driving. The driver door and passenger door has done it so far. This needs to look into.

Feb 13, 2024 Structure

Door unexpectedly does not close and latch correctly. Had to hold the car door the whole time driving. The driver door and passenger door has done it so far. This needs to look into.

Jan 31, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

I recently bought a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi last owner wasn't aware of recalls, car started throwing white smoke, my local service mecanics NORTHWEST EXPRESS AUTO CARE let me know that the problem is a recall on emission need to fix but dealer don't want to do it

Jan 31, 2024 Engine

I recently bought a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi last owner wasn't aware of recalls, car started throwing white smoke, my local service mecanics NORTHWEST EXPRESS AUTO CARE let me know that the problem is a recall on emission need to fix but dealer don't want to do it

Jan 31, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

I recently bought a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi last owner wasn't aware of recalls, car started throwing white smoke, my local service mecanics NORTHWEST EXPRESS AUTO CARE let me know that the problem is a recall on emission need to fix but dealer don't want to do it

Jan 31, 2024 Engine

I recently bought a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi last owner wasn't aware of recalls, car started throwing white smoke, my local service mecanics NORTHWEST EXPRESS AUTO CARE let me know that the problem is a recall on emission need to fix but dealer don't want to do it

Jan 17, 2024 Air Bags

Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code B116829 Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code 00778 Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code P1698 Car codes triggered after servicing in VW dealership.

Jan 17, 2024 Steering

Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code B116829 Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code 00778 Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code P1698 Car codes triggered after servicing in VW dealership.

Jan 17, 2024 Air Bags

Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code B116829 Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code 00778 Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code P1698 Car codes triggered after servicing in VW dealership.

Jan 17, 2024 Steering

Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code B116829 Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code 00778 Volkswagen Jetta NAR trouble code P1698 Car codes triggered after servicing in VW dealership.

Dec 3, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Car keeps turning off while driving and battery light comes on the dash board. Restarts and light no longer comes on until it turns off again. Drives for awhile again and same thing happens. Have changed numerous parts but without anything showing, can't diagnose it. Unpredictable to when it will tu...

Dec 3, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Car keeps turning off while driving and battery light comes on the dash board. Restarts and light no longer comes on until it turns off again. Drives for awhile again and same thing happens. Have changed numerous parts but without anything showing, can't diagnose it. Unpredictable to when it will tu...

Jul 19, 2023 Electrical System 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that upon arriving to her destination, while turning the key in the ignition, the vehicle failed to turn off, with the key stuck in the ON position. After several attempts, the contact was able to turn off the vehicle by disconnecting the ...

Jul 19, 2023 Electrical System 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that upon arriving to her destination, while turning the key in the ignition, the vehicle failed to turn off, with the key stuck in the ON position. After several attempts, the contact was able to turn off the vehicle by disconnecting the ...

Jul 10, 2023 Air Bags Crash

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Jul 10, 2023 Electrical System Crash

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Jul 10, 2023 Steering Crash

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Jul 10, 2023 Air Bags Crash

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Jul 10, 2023 Electrical System Crash

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Jul 10, 2023 Steering Crash

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Jul 4, 2023 Electrical System

At various times my car will randomly stall and it's not showing any warning lights to indicate what's wrong or when it will happen.

Jul 4, 2023 Engine

At various times my car will randomly stall and it's not showing any warning lights to indicate what's wrong or when it will happen.

Jul 4, 2023 Electrical System

At various times my car will randomly stall and it's not showing any warning lights to indicate what's wrong or when it will happen.

Jul 4, 2023 Engine

At various times my car will randomly stall and it's not showing any warning lights to indicate what's wrong or when it will happen.

Jun 20, 2023 Air Bags

Volkswagen Jettas between 2011-2014 received a recall for the clockspring issue that occurs. I just learned that I am experiencing the same issue and my car is the same year and make. Both the airbag light is on and the horn does not work properly which is a major safety risk. VW said they will not ...

Jun 20, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen Jettas between 2011-2014 received a recall for the clockspring issue that occurs. I just learned that I am experiencing the same issue and my car is the same year and make. Both the airbag light is on and the horn does not work properly which is a major safety risk. VW said they will not ...

Jun 20, 2023 Air Bags

Volkswagen Jettas between 2011-2014 received a recall for the clockspring issue that occurs. I just learned that I am experiencing the same issue and my car is the same year and make. Both the airbag light is on and the horn does not work properly which is a major safety risk. VW said they will not ...

Jun 20, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen Jettas between 2011-2014 received a recall for the clockspring issue that occurs. I just learned that I am experiencing the same issue and my car is the same year and make. Both the airbag light is on and the horn does not work properly which is a major safety risk. VW said they will not ...

Mar 12, 2023 Engine

Water pump busted while driving at 20 miles an hour

Mar 12, 2023 Engine

Water pump busted while driving at 20 miles an hour

Mar 10, 2023 Engine

It started singing real load and my light for my coolant started blinking red

Mar 10, 2023 Unknown Or Other

It started singing real load and my light for my coolant started blinking red

Mar 10, 2023 Engine

It started singing real load and my light for my coolant started blinking red

Mar 10, 2023 Unknown Or Other

It started singing real load and my light for my coolant started blinking red

Mar 3, 2023 Electrical System

The power window never works the way it is suppose to, when I row my window down it MESSES with the speakers for some reason, my wipes don't work all the time and freeze easy. When driving does nor like to shift out of 1st it's got that mk shifter, it will stay in first gear unless the gas is presse...

Mar 3, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

The power window never works the way it is suppose to, when I row my window down it MESSES with the speakers for some reason, my wipes don't work all the time and freeze easy. When driving does nor like to shift out of 1st it's got that mk shifter, it will stay in first gear unless the gas is presse...

Mar 3, 2023 Power Train

The power window never works the way it is suppose to, when I row my window down it MESSES with the speakers for some reason, my wipes don't work all the time and freeze easy. When driving does nor like to shift out of 1st it's got that mk shifter, it will stay in first gear unless the gas is presse...

Mar 3, 2023 Electrical System

The power window never works the way it is suppose to, when I row my window down it MESSES with the speakers for some reason, my wipes don't work all the time and freeze easy. When driving does nor like to shift out of 1st it's got that mk shifter, it will stay in first gear unless the gas is presse...

Mar 3, 2023 Forward Collision Avoidance

The power window never works the way it is suppose to, when I row my window down it MESSES with the speakers for some reason, my wipes don't work all the time and freeze easy. When driving does nor like to shift out of 1st it's got that mk shifter, it will stay in first gear unless the gas is presse...

Mar 3, 2023 Power Train

The power window never works the way it is suppose to, when I row my window down it MESSES with the speakers for some reason, my wipes don't work all the time and freeze easy. When driving does nor like to shift out of 1st it's got that mk shifter, it will stay in first gear unless the gas is presse...

Jan 5, 2023 Structure 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the splash guard detached from the vehicle and damaged the radiator. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The vehicle was not ...

Jan 5, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the splash guard detached from the vehicle and damaged the radiator. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The vehicle was not ...

Jan 5, 2023 Structure 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the splash guard detached from the vehicle and damaged the radiator. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The vehicle was not ...

Jan 5, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the splash guard detached from the vehicle and damaged the radiator. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The vehicle was not ...

Dec 10, 2022 Electrical System

Lights coming on by themselves while in park position and draining the battery. Replaced battery 3 times in the last 7 months.

Dec 10, 2022 Exterior Lighting

Lights coming on by themselves while in park position and draining the battery. Replaced battery 3 times in the last 7 months.

Dec 10, 2022 Electrical System

Lights coming on by themselves while in park position and draining the battery. Replaced battery 3 times in the last 7 months.

Dec 10, 2022 Exterior Lighting

Lights coming on by themselves while in park position and draining the battery. Replaced battery 3 times in the last 7 months.

Dec 1, 2022 Air Bags Crash

On February 2, 2017, My car was stop in an intersection. A car coming in my direction swerved into my lane and hit me head on. The air bag was deployed, it exploded so violently that both of my hands were severly injured. There was a fracture in my right wrist. There was a laceration to the base of ...

Dec 1, 2022 Air Bags Crash

On February 2, 2017, My car was stop in an intersection. A car coming in my direction swerved into my lane and hit me head on. The air bag was deployed, it exploded so violently that both of my hands were severly injured. There was a fracture in my right wrist. There was a laceration to the base of ...

Nov 13, 2022 Engine

This engine or transmission is acting odd it boggs down for no reason and I know for a fact there should be a recall from the wiring harness back in 2011. I accidentally clicked it was fixed when I pushed the wrong button and it wouldnt let me undue it. Stalls white smoke out the tail pipes in gusts...

Nov 13, 2022 Power Train

This engine or transmission is acting odd it boggs down for no reason and I know for a fact there should be a recall from the wiring harness back in 2011. I accidentally clicked it was fixed when I pushed the wrong button and it wouldnt let me undue it. Stalls white smoke out the tail pipes in gusts...

Nov 13, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

This engine or transmission is acting odd it boggs down for no reason and I know for a fact there should be a recall from the wiring harness back in 2011. I accidentally clicked it was fixed when I pushed the wrong button and it wouldnt let me undue it. Stalls white smoke out the tail pipes in gusts...

Nov 13, 2022 Engine

This engine or transmission is acting odd it boggs down for no reason and I know for a fact there should be a recall from the wiring harness back in 2011. I accidentally clicked it was fixed when I pushed the wrong button and it wouldnt let me undue it. Stalls white smoke out the tail pipes in gusts...

Nov 13, 2022 Power Train

This engine or transmission is acting odd it boggs down for no reason and I know for a fact there should be a recall from the wiring harness back in 2011. I accidentally clicked it was fixed when I pushed the wrong button and it wouldnt let me undue it. Stalls white smoke out the tail pipes in gusts...

Nov 13, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

This engine or transmission is acting odd it boggs down for no reason and I know for a fact there should be a recall from the wiring harness back in 2011. I accidentally clicked it was fixed when I pushed the wrong button and it wouldnt let me undue it. Stalls white smoke out the tail pipes in gusts...

Oct 3, 2022 Engine

Ignition switch. Having a hard time turning car off.

Oct 3, 2022 Electrical System

Ignition switch. Having a hard time turning car off.

Oct 3, 2022 Engine

Ignition switch. Having a hard time turning car off.

Oct 3, 2022 Electrical System

Ignition switch. Having a hard time turning car off.

Oct 2, 2022 Power Train Crash

Was driving about 25-30mph when we heard a pop sound and the car started to become very hard to control. Everytime I would press the brakes the car would become even harder to control. I tried to turn into a driveway to see what happened and the car jerked and caused us to go into a deep ditch. The ...

Oct 2, 2022 Power Train Crash

Was driving about 25-30mph when we heard a pop sound and the car started to become very hard to control. Everytime I would press the brakes the car would become even harder to control. I tried to turn into a driveway to see what happened and the car jerked and caused us to go into a deep ditch. The ...

Sep 30, 2022 Structure Fire

I took my son to a birthday party. We were both out of the car for 30-45 minutes when my son wanted to get something out of the backseat. When he opened the back passenger side door, black smoke came pouring out of the car. Upon further inspection, the driver's door was on fire. It appears to ha...

Sep 30, 2022 Structure Fire

I took my son to a birthday party. We were both out of the car for 30-45 minutes when my son wanted to get something out of the backseat. When he opened the back passenger side door, black smoke came pouring out of the car. Upon further inspection, the driver's door was on fire. It appears to ha...

Sep 28, 2022 Air Bags

I have a clockspring issue in my 2011 Jetta, which was associated with the Volkswagen recall in 2015. I called VW of America and was told that my VIN was not one of the cars part of that recall, and they would not be able to assist me in fixing this issue. With this problem occurring and being assoc...

Sep 28, 2022 Air Bags

I have a clockspring issue in my 2011 Jetta, which was associated with the Volkswagen recall in 2015. I called VW of America and was told that my VIN was not one of the cars part of that recall, and they would not be able to assist me in fixing this issue. With this problem occurring and being assoc...

Jul 4, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

It's the transmission when the mph needle just Bob's constantly, when sometime up to 60 mph the rps stays above the three for at least 15 sec before sometimes going down others have to push the gas pedal fast to shift gears. Constant thud sound from the motor and more condensation then should be com...

Jul 4, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

It's the transmission when the mph needle just Bob's constantly, when sometime up to 60 mph the rps stays above the three for at least 15 sec before sometimes going down others have to push the gas pedal fast to shift gears. Constant thud sound from the motor and more condensation then should be com...

Jul 4, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

It's the transmission when the mph needle just Bob's constantly, when sometime up to 60 mph the rps stays above the three for at least 15 sec before sometimes going down others have to push the gas pedal fast to shift gears. Constant thud sound from the motor and more condensation then should be com...

Jul 4, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

It's the transmission when the mph needle just Bob's constantly, when sometime up to 60 mph the rps stays above the three for at least 15 sec before sometimes going down others have to push the gas pedal fast to shift gears. Constant thud sound from the motor and more condensation then should be com...

Jul 4, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

It's the transmission when the mph needle just Bob's constantly, when sometime up to 60 mph the rps stays above the three for at least 15 sec before sometimes going down others have to push the gas pedal fast to shift gears. Constant thud sound from the motor and more condensation then should be com...

Jul 4, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

It's the transmission when the mph needle just Bob's constantly, when sometime up to 60 mph the rps stays above the three for at least 15 sec before sometimes going down others have to push the gas pedal fast to shift gears. Constant thud sound from the motor and more condensation then should be com...

May 9, 2022 Electrical System

The car turns off while driving and it has put me in several safety problems that I feel could an accident

May 9, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

The car turns off while driving and it has put me in several safety problems that I feel could an accident

May 9, 2022 Engine

The car turns off while driving and it has put me in several safety problems that I feel could an accident

May 9, 2022 Steering 126,600 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle started jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics; however, there was no failure detected. ...

May 9, 2022 Electrical System

The car turns off while driving and it has put me in several safety problems that I feel could an accident

May 9, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

The car turns off while driving and it has put me in several safety problems that I feel could an accident

May 9, 2022 Engine

The car turns off while driving and it has put me in several safety problems that I feel could an accident

May 9, 2022 Steering 126,600 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle started jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics; however, there was no failure detected. ...

Apr 16, 2022 Service Brakes

The ABS module in this vehicle has failed as the ABS, Traction Control, Airbag, and Brake lights are all on with the brake light flashing. The dealership stated a new module would be needed to have functioning anti lock brakes. In reference to case - NHTSA: 16V913, I believe the same components are ...

Apr 16, 2022 Electrical System

The ABS module in this vehicle has failed as the ABS, Traction Control, Airbag, and Brake lights are all on with the brake light flashing. The dealership stated a new module would be needed to have functioning anti lock brakes. In reference to case - NHTSA: 16V913, I believe the same components are ...

Apr 16, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The ABS module in this vehicle has failed as the ABS, Traction Control, Airbag, and Brake lights are all on with the brake light flashing. The dealership stated a new module would be needed to have functioning anti lock brakes. In reference to case - NHTSA: 16V913, I believe the same components are ...

Apr 16, 2022 Service Brakes

The ABS module in this vehicle has failed as the ABS, Traction Control, Airbag, and Brake lights are all on with the brake light flashing. The dealership stated a new module would be needed to have functioning anti lock brakes. In reference to case - NHTSA: 16V913, I believe the same components are ...

Apr 16, 2022 Electrical System

The ABS module in this vehicle has failed as the ABS, Traction Control, Airbag, and Brake lights are all on with the brake light flashing. The dealership stated a new module would be needed to have functioning anti lock brakes. In reference to case - NHTSA: 16V913, I believe the same components are ...

Apr 16, 2022 Unknown Or Other

The ABS module in this vehicle has failed as the ABS, Traction Control, Airbag, and Brake lights are all on with the brake light flashing. The dealership stated a new module would be needed to have functioning anti lock brakes. In reference to case - NHTSA: 16V913, I believe the same components are ...

Feb 1, 2022 Engine

Unknown , The vehicle is a slap shift and I can't put it in sport mode as well when driving I've been in just regular automatic it will shift slow but hard when it's in slap shift it it shifts Hard and when it is in sport mode it will shift fast and hard it's like a jerk it has a very rough idol a...

Feb 1, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

Unknown , The vehicle is a slap shift and I can't put it in sport mode as well when driving I've been in just regular automatic it will shift slow but hard when it's in slap shift it it shifts Hard and when it is in sport mode it will shift fast and hard it's like a jerk it has a very rough idol a...

Feb 1, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Unknown , The vehicle is a slap shift and I can't put it in sport mode as well when driving I've been in just regular automatic it will shift slow but hard when it's in slap shift it it shifts Hard and when it is in sport mode it will shift fast and hard it's like a jerk it has a very rough idol a...

Feb 1, 2022 Engine

Unknown , The vehicle is a slap shift and I can't put it in sport mode as well when driving I've been in just regular automatic it will shift slow but hard when it's in slap shift it it shifts Hard and when it is in sport mode it will shift fast and hard it's like a jerk it has a very rough idol a...

Feb 1, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

Unknown , The vehicle is a slap shift and I can't put it in sport mode as well when driving I've been in just regular automatic it will shift slow but hard when it's in slap shift it it shifts Hard and when it is in sport mode it will shift fast and hard it's like a jerk it has a very rough idol a...

Feb 1, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Unknown , The vehicle is a slap shift and I can't put it in sport mode as well when driving I've been in just regular automatic it will shift slow but hard when it's in slap shift it it shifts Hard and when it is in sport mode it will shift fast and hard it's like a jerk it has a very rough idol a...

Jan 18, 2022 Service Brakes, Air 85,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. Additionally, the brake light had continued to flash. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle spun out after lightl...

Jan 18, 2022 Service Brakes, Air 85,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. Additionally, the brake light had continued to flash. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle spun out after lightl...

Dec 16, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes locked up causing the vehicle to spin 180 degrees. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with Antilock Brake System (ABS) con...

Dec 16, 2021 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes locked up causing the vehicle to spin 180 degrees. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with Antilock Brake System (ABS) con...

Dec 16, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes locked up causing the vehicle to spin 180 degrees. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with Antilock Brake System (ABS) con...

Dec 16, 2021 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes locked up causing the vehicle to spin 180 degrees. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with Antilock Brake System (ABS) con...

Nov 21, 2021 Air Bags

Car horn stopped working followed by an airbag sensor light that won't turn off. Seems like the clock spring failed prematurely?

Nov 21, 2021 Electrical System

Car horn stopped working followed by an airbag sensor light that won't turn off. Seems like the clock spring failed prematurely?

Nov 21, 2021 Steering

Car horn stopped working followed by an airbag sensor light that won't turn off. Seems like the clock spring failed prematurely?

Nov 21, 2021 Engine

Car randomly stalls while driving and shuts off without warning in the middle of the road. Immediately is able to turn back on without issues. Took to mechanic and they couldn't find any issues and said the car had zero error codes. This has happened multiple times while driving low speeds, usually ...

Nov 21, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Car randomly stalls while driving and shuts off without warning in the middle of the road. Immediately is able to turn back on without issues. Took to mechanic and they couldn't find any issues and said the car had zero error codes. This has happened multiple times while driving low speeds, usually ...

Nov 21, 2021 Power Train

Car randomly stalls while driving and shuts off without warning in the middle of the road. Immediately is able to turn back on without issues. Took to mechanic and they couldn't find any issues and said the car had zero error codes. This has happened multiple times while driving low speeds, usually ...

Nov 21, 2021 Air Bags

Car horn stopped working followed by an airbag sensor light that won't turn off. Seems like the clock spring failed prematurely?

Nov 21, 2021 Electrical System

Car horn stopped working followed by an airbag sensor light that won't turn off. Seems like the clock spring failed prematurely?

Nov 21, 2021 Steering

Car horn stopped working followed by an airbag sensor light that won't turn off. Seems like the clock spring failed prematurely?

Nov 21, 2021 Engine

Car randomly stalls while driving and shuts off without warning in the middle of the road. Immediately is able to turn back on without issues. Took to mechanic and they couldn't find any issues and said the car had zero error codes. This has happened multiple times while driving low speeds, usually ...

Nov 21, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Car randomly stalls while driving and shuts off without warning in the middle of the road. Immediately is able to turn back on without issues. Took to mechanic and they couldn't find any issues and said the car had zero error codes. This has happened multiple times while driving low speeds, usually ...

Nov 21, 2021 Power Train

Car randomly stalls while driving and shuts off without warning in the middle of the road. Immediately is able to turn back on without issues. Took to mechanic and they couldn't find any issues and said the car had zero error codes. This has happened multiple times while driving low speeds, usually ...

Oct 11, 2021 Air Bags

Extended warranty expired 6 months before the event. HOWEVEr, I read it as a recall (it was actually warranty) so I took it in BEFORE the warranty expired, there wasn’t a problem with it then so they could not fix it since again it was warranty and not recall. The problem being my horn stopped wor...

Oct 11, 2021 Air Bags

Extended warranty expired 6 months before the event. HOWEVEr, I read it as a recall (it was actually warranty) so I took it in BEFORE the warranty expired, there wasn’t a problem with it then so they could not fix it since again it was warranty and not recall. The problem being my horn stopped wor...

Oct 8, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The vehicle ignition systems skips and locks the steering wheel. The makes the vehicle stops and disabled.

Oct 8, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The vehicle ignition systems skips and locks the steering wheel. The makes the vehicle stops and disabled.

Sep 26, 2021 Tires

P 205/55R16 Front side tire has developed cracks/cuts along side wall. Bought tires recently from NTB-National Tire & Battery in Forest City, NC. I don't know how safe is to drive like this?

Sep 26, 2021 Tires

P 205/55R16 Front side tire has developed cracks/cuts along side wall. Bought tires recently from NTB-National Tire & Battery in Forest City, NC. I don't know how safe is to drive like this?

Jul 12, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The vehicle turns off by itself while driving.

Jul 12, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The vehicle turns off by itself while driving.

Jul 7, 2021 Suspension

The spring in the back left suspension fell off/broke. We heard a loud clank on the highway and were able to slowly steer to a local mechanic. The back left of the car sunk over the wheel, he looked under and told us the issue. And in fact, the same thing happened when we first bought the car to the...

Jul 7, 2021 Suspension

The spring in the back left suspension fell off/broke. We heard a loud clank on the highway and were able to slowly steer to a local mechanic. The back left of the car sunk over the wheel, he looked under and told us the issue. And in fact, the same thing happened when we first bought the car to the...

Jun 4, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicle hesitates on takeoff. It's a huge safety concern. When you push the throttle from a stand still or low speed, it doesn't respond..

Jun 4, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicle hesitates on takeoff. It's a huge safety concern. When you push the throttle from a stand still or low speed, it doesn't respond..

Jun 1, 2021 Electrical System

My car would randomly stall while driving, happens both when braking and not braking. When it stalls steering wheel locks up, cannot press gas pedal, and brakes stop working almost. This is incredibly dangerous because while on a road at 50mph+ and my car suddenly stops it can cause a serious accide...

Jun 1, 2021 Engine

My car would randomly stall while driving, happens both when braking and not braking. When it stalls steering wheel locks up, cannot press gas pedal, and brakes stop working almost. This is incredibly dangerous because while on a road at 50mph+ and my car suddenly stops it can cause a serious accide...

Jun 1, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

My car would randomly stall while driving, happens both when braking and not braking. When it stalls steering wheel locks up, cannot press gas pedal, and brakes stop working almost. This is incredibly dangerous because while on a road at 50mph+ and my car suddenly stops it can cause a serious accide...

Jun 1, 2021 Electrical System

My car would randomly stall while driving, happens both when braking and not braking. When it stalls steering wheel locks up, cannot press gas pedal, and brakes stop working almost. This is incredibly dangerous because while on a road at 50mph+ and my car suddenly stops it can cause a serious accide...

Jun 1, 2021 Engine

My car would randomly stall while driving, happens both when braking and not braking. When it stalls steering wheel locks up, cannot press gas pedal, and brakes stop working almost. This is incredibly dangerous because while on a road at 50mph+ and my car suddenly stops it can cause a serious accide...

Jun 1, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

My car would randomly stall while driving, happens both when braking and not braking. When it stalls steering wheel locks up, cannot press gas pedal, and brakes stop working almost. This is incredibly dangerous because while on a road at 50mph+ and my car suddenly stops it can cause a serious accide...

May 25, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

This Jetta Sportwagen TDI is one of the "diesel gate" vehicles that was supposedly fixed. However, post fix, the vehicle has been at the dealership for repairs more than it has been on the road for various emissions related issues revolving around the exhaust gas recirculation system and diesel part...

May 25, 2021 Engine

This Jetta Sportwagen TDI is one of the "diesel gate" vehicles that was supposedly fixed. However, post fix, the vehicle has been at the dealership for repairs more than it has been on the road for various emissions related issues revolving around the exhaust gas recirculation system and diesel part...

May 25, 2021 Unknown Or Other

This Jetta Sportwagen TDI is one of the "diesel gate" vehicles that was supposedly fixed. However, post fix, the vehicle has been at the dealership for repairs more than it has been on the road for various emissions related issues revolving around the exhaust gas recirculation system and diesel part...

May 25, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

This Jetta Sportwagen TDI is one of the "diesel gate" vehicles that was supposedly fixed. However, post fix, the vehicle has been at the dealership for repairs more than it has been on the road for various emissions related issues revolving around the exhaust gas recirculation system and diesel part...

May 25, 2021 Engine

This Jetta Sportwagen TDI is one of the "diesel gate" vehicles that was supposedly fixed. However, post fix, the vehicle has been at the dealership for repairs more than it has been on the road for various emissions related issues revolving around the exhaust gas recirculation system and diesel part...

May 25, 2021 Unknown Or Other

This Jetta Sportwagen TDI is one of the "diesel gate" vehicles that was supposedly fixed. However, post fix, the vehicle has been at the dealership for repairs more than it has been on the road for various emissions related issues revolving around the exhaust gas recirculation system and diesel part...

May 12, 2021 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD UNLOCK AND LOCK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUBURN VW (3109 AUBURN WAY NORTH, AUBURN, WA 9800,2 253-499-4121) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOCK ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

May 12, 2021 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD UNLOCK AND LOCK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUBURN VW (3109 AUBURN WAY NORTH, AUBURN, WA 9800,2 253-499-4121) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOCK ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Apr 12, 2021 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO TURN OVER AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED EASTSIDE VOLKSWAGEN (28400 CHARDON RD, WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH 44092) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT HE HAD ...

Apr 12, 2021 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO TURN OVER AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED EASTSIDE VOLKSWAGEN (28400 CHARDON RD, WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH 44092) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT HE HAD ...

Mar 24, 2021 Structure 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY AND THE FUSIBLE LINK WERE REPLACED AND THE FAILURE CEASED. ONCE THE BATTERY AND FUSIBLE LINK WERE REPLACED, THE DOORS BECAME DIFFICULT TO LOCK. T...

Mar 24, 2021 Electrical System 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY AND THE FUSIBLE LINK WERE REPLACED AND THE FAILURE CEASED. ONCE THE BATTERY AND FUSIBLE LINK WERE REPLACED, THE DOORS BECAME DIFFICULT TO LOCK. T...

Mar 24, 2021 Structure 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY AND THE FUSIBLE LINK WERE REPLACED AND THE FAILURE CEASED. ONCE THE BATTERY AND FUSIBLE LINK WERE REPLACED, THE DOORS BECAME DIFFICULT TO LOCK. T...

Mar 24, 2021 Electrical System 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY AND THE FUSIBLE LINK WERE REPLACED AND THE FAILURE CEASED. ONCE THE BATTERY AND FUSIBLE LINK WERE REPLACED, THE DOORS BECAME DIFFICULT TO LOCK. T...

Mar 18, 2021 Visibility/wiper 110,000 mi

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT STARTED POURING RAIN. I TRIED TO TURN ON MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE VW JETTA 2011 AND THEY DID NOT MOVE. I LOST VISIBILITY IN SECONDS AT 50MPH AND THANK GOODNESS, WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER BEFORE ANYONE WAS HURT BUT IT WAS TERRIFYING AND A CLOSE CALL. THE WINDSHIELD WIPE...

Mar 18, 2021 Visibility/wiper 110,000 mi

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT STARTED POURING RAIN. I TRIED TO TURN ON MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE VW JETTA 2011 AND THEY DID NOT MOVE. I LOST VISIBILITY IN SECONDS AT 50MPH AND THANK GOODNESS, WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER BEFORE ANYONE WAS HURT BUT IT WAS TERRIFYING AND A CLOSE CALL. THE WINDSHIELD WIPE...

Feb 12, 2021 Power Train 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER DAUGHTER WHO OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DUAL CLUTCH ...

Feb 12, 2021 Power Train 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER DAUGHTER WHO OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DUAL CLUTCH ...

Jan 21, 2021 Exterior Lighting 130,445 mi

MY LIGHTS FAILED ABRUPTLY. WHEN DRIVING MY CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT.

Jan 21, 2021 Steering 130,445 mi

MY LIGHTS FAILED ABRUPTLY. WHEN DRIVING MY CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT.

Jan 21, 2021 Exterior Lighting 130,445 mi

MY LIGHTS FAILED ABRUPTLY. WHEN DRIVING MY CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT.

Jan 21, 2021 Steering 130,445 mi

MY LIGHTS FAILED ABRUPTLY. WHEN DRIVING MY CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT.

Dec 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other

HELLO. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH MY 2011 VW JETTA'S AC SYSTEM. THERE IS AN AWFUL ODOR. IT SMELLS MOLDY AND MUSTY(MUSKY). I WENT TO A DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO CHANGE MY AIR FILTER AND A FEW OTHER THINGS. IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS AND THE SMELL CAME RIGHT BACK. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER JETTA AND A PASSA...

Dec 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other

I WANTED TO FOLLOW UP ON MY PREVIOUS CLAIM. AS STATED IN MY PREVIOUS NOTE, I NOTICED THE ODOR A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR. A FEW YEARS AFTER I GOT MY CAR, I DEVELOPED A MOLD ALLERGY AND IT WAS GETTING HARDER FOR ME TO BREATHE. THE ONLY TIME THE ISSUE OCCURRED WAS WHEN I WOULD DRIVE MY CAR....

Dec 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other

HELLO. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH MY 2011 VW JETTA'S AC SYSTEM. THERE IS AN AWFUL ODOR. IT SMELLS MOLDY AND MUSTY(MUSKY). I WENT TO A DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO CHANGE MY AIR FILTER AND A FEW OTHER THINGS. IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS AND THE SMELL CAME RIGHT BACK. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER JETTA AND A PASSA...

Dec 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other

I WANTED TO FOLLOW UP ON MY PREVIOUS CLAIM. AS STATED IN MY PREVIOUS NOTE, I NOTICED THE ODOR A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR. A FEW YEARS AFTER I GOT MY CAR, I DEVELOPED A MOLD ALLERGY AND IT WAS GETTING HARDER FOR ME TO BREATHE. THE ONLY TIME THE ISSUE OCCURRED WAS WHEN I WOULD DRIVE MY CAR....

Dec 9, 2020 Electrical System

I BOT W/ ONLY 40,000 MILES APPROX. I DRIVE ALOT. ITS ABOUT 70,000 NOW. ONE TIRE SENSOR IS OUT AND THE PERSON AT FRIRESTONE SAID THEYLL GO OUT AGAIN AND ITS HARD TO KNOW WHICH TIRE IT IS. THE ELE TRICAL IS A MESS. I FINALLY TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. IT IS DEFNITELY ELECTRICAL. THIS CAR IS NOT A GO...

Dec 9, 2020 Exterior Lighting

I BOT W/ ONLY 40,000 MILES APPROX. I DRIVE ALOT. ITS ABOUT 70,000 NOW. ONE TIRE SENSOR IS OUT AND THE PERSON AT FRIRESTONE SAID THEYLL GO OUT AGAIN AND ITS HARD TO KNOW WHICH TIRE IT IS. THE ELE TRICAL IS A MESS. I FINALLY TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. IT IS DEFNITELY ELECTRICAL. THIS CAR IS NOT A GO...

Dec 9, 2020 Wheels

I BOT W/ ONLY 40,000 MILES APPROX. I DRIVE ALOT. ITS ABOUT 70,000 NOW. ONE TIRE SENSOR IS OUT AND THE PERSON AT FRIRESTONE SAID THEYLL GO OUT AGAIN AND ITS HARD TO KNOW WHICH TIRE IT IS. THE ELE TRICAL IS A MESS. I FINALLY TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. IT IS DEFNITELY ELECTRICAL. THIS CAR IS NOT A GO...

Dec 9, 2020 Electrical System

I BOT W/ ONLY 40,000 MILES APPROX. I DRIVE ALOT. ITS ABOUT 70,000 NOW. ONE TIRE SENSOR IS OUT AND THE PERSON AT FRIRESTONE SAID THEYLL GO OUT AGAIN AND ITS HARD TO KNOW WHICH TIRE IT IS. THE ELE TRICAL IS A MESS. I FINALLY TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. IT IS DEFNITELY ELECTRICAL. THIS CAR IS NOT A GO...

Dec 9, 2020 Exterior Lighting

I BOT W/ ONLY 40,000 MILES APPROX. I DRIVE ALOT. ITS ABOUT 70,000 NOW. ONE TIRE SENSOR IS OUT AND THE PERSON AT FRIRESTONE SAID THEYLL GO OUT AGAIN AND ITS HARD TO KNOW WHICH TIRE IT IS. THE ELE TRICAL IS A MESS. I FINALLY TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. IT IS DEFNITELY ELECTRICAL. THIS CAR IS NOT A GO...

Dec 9, 2020 Wheels

I BOT W/ ONLY 40,000 MILES APPROX. I DRIVE ALOT. ITS ABOUT 70,000 NOW. ONE TIRE SENSOR IS OUT AND THE PERSON AT FRIRESTONE SAID THEYLL GO OUT AGAIN AND ITS HARD TO KNOW WHICH TIRE IT IS. THE ELE TRICAL IS A MESS. I FINALLY TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. IT IS DEFNITELY ELECTRICAL. THIS CAR IS NOT A GO...

Dec 7, 2020 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

MY TIRED WAS PUNCTURED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE SEATBELTS NEVER RETRACT AFTER TAKING THEM OFF THEY JUST HANG THERE. SOMETIMES WHEN I LOCK THE DOORS THE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND OFF INDICATING THE ALARM IS SET, ALSO MY HORN WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO BUT NEVER WHEN IT...

Dec 7, 2020 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY TIRED WAS PUNCTURED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE SEATBELTS NEVER RETRACT AFTER TAKING THEM OFF THEY JUST HANG THERE. SOMETIMES WHEN I LOCK THE DOORS THE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND OFF INDICATING THE ALARM IS SET, ALSO MY HORN WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO BUT NEVER WHEN IT...

Dec 7, 2020 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

MY TIRED WAS PUNCTURED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE SEATBELTS NEVER RETRACT AFTER TAKING THEM OFF THEY JUST HANG THERE. SOMETIMES WHEN I LOCK THE DOORS THE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND OFF INDICATING THE ALARM IS SET, ALSO MY HORN WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO BUT NEVER WHEN IT...

Dec 7, 2020 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

MY TIRED WAS PUNCTURED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE SEATBELTS NEVER RETRACT AFTER TAKING THEM OFF THEY JUST HANG THERE. SOMETIMES WHEN I LOCK THE DOORS THE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND OFF INDICATING THE ALARM IS SET, ALSO MY HORN WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO BUT NEVER WHEN IT...

Dec 7, 2020 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY TIRED WAS PUNCTURED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE SEATBELTS NEVER RETRACT AFTER TAKING THEM OFF THEY JUST HANG THERE. SOMETIMES WHEN I LOCK THE DOORS THE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND OFF INDICATING THE ALARM IS SET, ALSO MY HORN WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO BUT NEVER WHEN IT...

Dec 7, 2020 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

MY TIRED WAS PUNCTURED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE SEATBELTS NEVER RETRACT AFTER TAKING THEM OFF THEY JUST HANG THERE. SOMETIMES WHEN I LOCK THE DOORS THE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND OFF INDICATING THE ALARM IS SET, ALSO MY HORN WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO BUT NEVER WHEN IT...

Nov 30, 2020 Engine 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO ...

Nov 30, 2020 Engine 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO ...

Nov 4, 2020 Air Bags 124,000 mi

MY PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF ON THE DASHBOARD AND MY HORN NO LONGER WORKS. THIS ALL HAPPENED IN THE SAME MONTH.

Nov 4, 2020 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

MY PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF ON THE DASHBOARD AND MY HORN NO LONGER WORKS. THIS ALL HAPPENED IN THE SAME MONTH.

Nov 4, 2020 Air Bags 124,000 mi

MY PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF ON THE DASHBOARD AND MY HORN NO LONGER WORKS. THIS ALL HAPPENED IN THE SAME MONTH.

Nov 4, 2020 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

MY PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF ON THE DASHBOARD AND MY HORN NO LONGER WORKS. THIS ALL HAPPENED IN THE SAME MONTH.

Oct 19, 2020 Engine 28,000 mi

WHEN I USED THE HORN MY ENGINE DIED AND CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE TIME.

Oct 19, 2020 Engine 28,000 mi

WHEN I USED THE HORN MY ENGINE DIED AND CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE TIME.

Oct 16, 2020 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

THE LOW BEAMS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE FAILED 12 TIMES AND REQUIRED ME BUYING NEW H7 BULBS. THEY HAVE ON 3 OCCASIONS WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY. THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ALSO RANDOMLY TURNS OFF, REQUIRING OPENING AND SHUTTING THE TRUNK TO GET IT TO COME BACK ...

Oct 16, 2020 Exterior Lighting 135,000 mi

THE LOW BEAMS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE FAILED 12 TIMES AND REQUIRED ME BUYING NEW H7 BULBS. THEY HAVE ON 3 OCCASIONS WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY. THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ALSO RANDOMLY TURNS OFF, REQUIRING OPENING AND SHUTTING THE TRUNK TO GET IT TO COME BACK ...

Oct 5, 2020 Steering 100,000 mi

I TURNED MY VEHICLE ON AND NOTICED THAT MY HEAD UNIT WOULD NOT TURN ON. SCREEN WAS BLACK. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND ALL THE WIRES AND EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL.

Oct 5, 2020 Steering 100,000 mi

I TURNED MY VEHICLE ON AND NOTICED THAT MY HEAD UNIT WOULD NOT TURN ON. SCREEN WAS BLACK. I CHECKED THE FUSES AND ALL THE WIRES AND EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL.

Sep 28, 2020 Electrical System 22,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED BLINKING THEN STOPPED BLINKING AND IS NOW ON ALONG WITH THE EPC CODE. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IN 2 YEARS MY VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS SO I KNOW ITS THE IGNITION COILS CAUSING A MISFIRE. MY VEHICLE NOW SHAKES WHEN IM STOPPED AND HAS A ...

Sep 28, 2020 Electrical System 22,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED BLINKING THEN STOPPED BLINKING AND IS NOW ON ALONG WITH THE EPC CODE. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IN 2 YEARS MY VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS SO I KNOW ITS THE IGNITION COILS CAUSING A MISFIRE. MY VEHICLE NOW SHAKES WHEN IM STOPPED AND HAS A ...

Aug 8, 2020 Steering

RADIO JUST STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN CHECKED WIRES AND FUSES WHICH WERE GOOD CAN'T SEEM TO FIND WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.

Aug 8, 2020 Unknown Or Other

RADIO JUST STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN CHECKED WIRES AND FUSES WHICH WERE GOOD CAN'T SEEM TO FIND WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.

Aug 8, 2020 Steering

RADIO JUST STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN CHECKED WIRES AND FUSES WHICH WERE GOOD CAN'T SEEM TO FIND WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.

Aug 8, 2020 Unknown Or Other

RADIO JUST STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN CHECKED WIRES AND FUSES WHICH WERE GOOD CAN'T SEEM TO FIND WHAT THE PROBLEM IS.

Jul 30, 2020 Electrical System 90,000 mi

HORN DOESN'T WORK ON THE STEERING WHEEL. AIR BAG LIGHT FREQUENTLY FAILS TO INITIALLY ILLUMINATE WHEN FIRST STARTING THE CAR. CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ONE WOULD BELIEVE THERE IS A CLOCK SPRING ISSUE. HOW MY SPECIFIC JETTA WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL OF CLOCK SPRINGS IS CONCERNING.

Jul 30, 2020 Electrical System 130,000 mi

2 MONTHS AGO KEY GOT STUCK IN IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE KEY WILL NOT T URN TO OFF POSITION AND CAR KEEPS RUNNING. IT HAPPENED 2 MORE TIMES THEN YESTERDAY IT HAPPENED 5 TIMES. CAR HAD TO BE STALLED MANUALLY IN ORDER FOR IT TO STOP RUNNING. THE KEY WOULD THEN COME OUT OF IGNITION. THIS IS BECO...

Jul 30, 2020 Electrical System 90,000 mi

HORN DOESN'T WORK ON THE STEERING WHEEL. AIR BAG LIGHT FREQUENTLY FAILS TO INITIALLY ILLUMINATE WHEN FIRST STARTING THE CAR. CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. ONE WOULD BELIEVE THERE IS A CLOCK SPRING ISSUE. HOW MY SPECIFIC JETTA WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL OF CLOCK SPRINGS IS CONCERNING.

Jul 30, 2020 Electrical System 130,000 mi

2 MONTHS AGO KEY GOT STUCK IN IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE KEY WILL NOT T URN TO OFF POSITION AND CAR KEEPS RUNNING. IT HAPPENED 2 MORE TIMES THEN YESTERDAY IT HAPPENED 5 TIMES. CAR HAD TO BE STALLED MANUALLY IN ORDER FOR IT TO STOP RUNNING. THE KEY WOULD THEN COME OUT OF IGNITION. THIS IS BECO...

Jul 2, 2020 Electrical System

IGNITION/KEY WILL NOT TURN BACKWARDS TO TURN THE CAR OFF. IT ACTS AS IF IT IS JAMMED OR STUCK. I'VE HAD TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE RUNNING FOR 15-30 MINS WITH SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TURN IT OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS.

Jul 2, 2020 Electrical System

IGNITION/KEY WILL NOT TURN BACKWARDS TO TURN THE CAR OFF. IT ACTS AS IF IT IS JAMMED OR STUCK. I'VE HAD TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE RUNNING FOR 15-30 MINS WITH SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TURN IT OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS.

Jun 15, 2020 Electrical System 95,654 mi

FIRST FEW TIMES MY KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION WITH THE CAR ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF FOR A LONG TIME. NOW I CAN PUT THE KEY IN BUT WONT LET ME TURN IT ON. MY CONCERN IS IF MY CAR FINALLY TURNS ON AND THE KEYS GETS STUCK AGAIN AND CANT TURN OFF MY VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM STARTED SO I LOOKED UP MY RE...

Jun 15, 2020 Electrical System 95,654 mi

FIRST FEW TIMES MY KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION WITH THE CAR ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF FOR A LONG TIME. NOW I CAN PUT THE KEY IN BUT WONT LET ME TURN IT ON. MY CONCERN IS IF MY CAR FINALLY TURNS ON AND THE KEYS GETS STUCK AGAIN AND CANT TURN OFF MY VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM STARTED SO I LOOKED UP MY RE...

Jun 14, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1 HOUR OR MORE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE THE POWER TO ACCELERATE WHEN DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS AND LOSES CONTROL OF THE SPEED. AFTER DRIVING 3 HOURS OR MORE, THE CAR WILL DO THE SAME WHILE STILL ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND ...

Jun 14, 2020 Power Train 100,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1 HOUR OR MORE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE THE POWER TO ACCELERATE WHEN DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS AND LOSES CONTROL OF THE SPEED. AFTER DRIVING 3 HOURS OR MORE, THE CAR WILL DO THE SAME WHILE STILL ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND ...

Jun 14, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1 HOUR OR MORE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE THE POWER TO ACCELERATE WHEN DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS AND LOSES CONTROL OF THE SPEED. AFTER DRIVING 3 HOURS OR MORE, THE CAR WILL DO THE SAME WHILE STILL ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND ...

Jun 14, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1 HOUR OR MORE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE THE POWER TO ACCELERATE WHEN DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS AND LOSES CONTROL OF THE SPEED. AFTER DRIVING 3 HOURS OR MORE, THE CAR WILL DO THE SAME WHILE STILL ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND ...

Jun 14, 2020 Power Train 100,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1 HOUR OR MORE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE THE POWER TO ACCELERATE WHEN DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS AND LOSES CONTROL OF THE SPEED. AFTER DRIVING 3 HOURS OR MORE, THE CAR WILL DO THE SAME WHILE STILL ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND ...

Jun 14, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR 1 HOUR OR MORE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE THE POWER TO ACCELERATE WHEN DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS AND LOSES CONTROL OF THE SPEED. AFTER DRIVING 3 HOURS OR MORE, THE CAR WILL DO THE SAME WHILE STILL ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND ...

Jun 8, 2020 Electrical System 124,000 mi

KEY IS GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND VERY HARD TO TURN AFTER YOU GET IT LOOSE. *TR

Jun 8, 2020 Electrical System 124,000 mi

KEY IS GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND VERY HARD TO TURN AFTER YOU GET IT LOOSE. *TR

Jun 5, 2020 Engine 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLATINUM VOLKSWAGEN - SALES (340 W OLD COUNTRY RD, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNAB...

Jun 5, 2020 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLATINUM VOLKSWAGEN - SALES (340 W OLD COUNTRY RD, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNAB...

Jun 5, 2020 Engine 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLATINUM VOLKSWAGEN - SALES (340 W OLD COUNTRY RD, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNAB...

Jun 5, 2020 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLATINUM VOLKSWAGEN - SALES (340 W OLD COUNTRY RD, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNAB...

Apr 24, 2020 Engine 174,820 mi

DRIVING THIS VW JETTA TDI 2011 ON THE 605 FREEWAY SOUTH IN LONG BEACH WHEN THE YELLOW GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED LINKING. CAR LOST POWER. WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, I ROLLED OUT OF THE FREEWAY TO AN EXIT. AFTER THIS ENGINE STOPPED. CAR WOULD NOT START ANYMORE.I CALLED VW CARE TO START A CLAIM BECAUSE THIS C...

Apr 24, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 174,820 mi

DRIVING THIS VW JETTA TDI 2011 ON THE 605 FREEWAY SOUTH IN LONG BEACH WHEN THE YELLOW GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED LINKING. CAR LOST POWER. WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, I ROLLED OUT OF THE FREEWAY TO AN EXIT. AFTER THIS ENGINE STOPPED. CAR WOULD NOT START ANYMORE.I CALLED VW CARE TO START A CLAIM BECAUSE THIS C...

Apr 24, 2020 Engine 174,820 mi

DRIVING THIS VW JETTA TDI 2011 ON THE 605 FREEWAY SOUTH IN LONG BEACH WHEN THE YELLOW GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED LINKING. CAR LOST POWER. WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, I ROLLED OUT OF THE FREEWAY TO AN EXIT. AFTER THIS ENGINE STOPPED. CAR WOULD NOT START ANYMORE.I CALLED VW CARE TO START A CLAIM BECAUSE THIS C...

Apr 24, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 174,820 mi

DRIVING THIS VW JETTA TDI 2011 ON THE 605 FREEWAY SOUTH IN LONG BEACH WHEN THE YELLOW GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED LINKING. CAR LOST POWER. WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, I ROLLED OUT OF THE FREEWAY TO AN EXIT. AFTER THIS ENGINE STOPPED. CAR WOULD NOT START ANYMORE.I CALLED VW CARE TO START A CLAIM BECAUSE THIS C...

Apr 6, 2020 Electrical System 178,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH IS STUCK, CANNOT TURN THE IGNITION ON.

Apr 6, 2020 Electrical System 178,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH IS STUCK, CANNOT TURN THE IGNITION ON.

Mar 28, 2020 Electrical System

CAR WAS IN PARK AND TRIED TURNING KEY TO TURN VEHICLE OFF. THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CAR WILL NOT TURN OFF. DISCONNECTED BATTERY, CAR STILL WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD TO REMOVE FUSE IN ORDER FOR CAR TO TURN OFF. KEY STILL NOT ABLE TO BE REMOVED. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY ...

Mar 28, 2020 Electrical System

CAR WAS IN PARK AND TRIED TURNING KEY TO TURN VEHICLE OFF. THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CAR WILL NOT TURN OFF. DISCONNECTED BATTERY, CAR STILL WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD TO REMOVE FUSE IN ORDER FOR CAR TO TURN OFF. KEY STILL NOT ABLE TO BE REMOVED. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY ...

Feb 21, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 133,708 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE REVVED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STA...

Feb 21, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 78,000 mi

TWICE THE CAR JUST STALLS. ON THE ROAD OR IN A INTERSECTION. CAR WAS IN MOTION, ON STREET, AND JUST KILLED, MOTOR SHUT OFF! CHECKING SEVERAL FORUMS THERE HAS BEEN MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DIESELS PRIOR TO 2013 WHERE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP GOES OUT. LUCKLY I DID NOT GET HIT BY ANOTHER CAR.

Feb 21, 2020 Electrical System 43,200 mi

CAR HAS LESS THAN 44,000 MILES AND RADIO STOPPED WORKING. NO WARNING..JUST STOPPED WORKING.

Feb 21, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 133,708 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE REVVED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STA...

Feb 21, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 78,000 mi

TWICE THE CAR JUST STALLS. ON THE ROAD OR IN A INTERSECTION. CAR WAS IN MOTION, ON STREET, AND JUST KILLED, MOTOR SHUT OFF! CHECKING SEVERAL FORUMS THERE HAS BEEN MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DIESELS PRIOR TO 2013 WHERE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP GOES OUT. LUCKLY I DID NOT GET HIT BY ANOTHER CAR.

Feb 21, 2020 Electrical System 43,200 mi

CAR HAS LESS THAN 44,000 MILES AND RADIO STOPPED WORKING. NO WARNING..JUST STOPPED WORKING.

Feb 18, 2020 Air Bags 132,000 mi

OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WITH READJUSTING THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT HAS DISCONNECTED OR COMPROMISED THE AIRBAG WIRING REQUIRING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO CONFIRM AS WELL AS REMOVING THE ENTIRE SEAT TO CLEAR THE AIRBAG LIGHT. WITHOUT DOING SO THEY MAY NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGE.

Feb 18, 2020 Electrical System 132,000 mi

OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WITH READJUSTING THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT HAS DISCONNECTED OR COMPROMISED THE AIRBAG WIRING REQUIRING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO CONFIRM AS WELL AS REMOVING THE ENTIRE SEAT TO CLEAR THE AIRBAG LIGHT. WITHOUT DOING SO THEY MAY NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGE.

Feb 18, 2020 Air Bags 132,000 mi

OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WITH READJUSTING THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT HAS DISCONNECTED OR COMPROMISED THE AIRBAG WIRING REQUIRING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO CONFIRM AS WELL AS REMOVING THE ENTIRE SEAT TO CLEAR THE AIRBAG LIGHT. WITHOUT DOING SO THEY MAY NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGE.

Feb 18, 2020 Electrical System 132,000 mi

OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WITH READJUSTING THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT HAS DISCONNECTED OR COMPROMISED THE AIRBAG WIRING REQUIRING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO CONFIRM AS WELL AS REMOVING THE ENTIRE SEAT TO CLEAR THE AIRBAG LIGHT. WITHOUT DOING SO THEY MAY NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGE.

Feb 8, 2020 Visibility/wiper 90,000 mi

STOPPED WORKING. WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTION. BLADES STOPPED MID SWIPE, SITTING ON THE WINDSHIELD.

Feb 8, 2020 Visibility/wiper 90,000 mi

STOPPED WORKING. WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTION. BLADES STOPPED MID SWIPE, SITTING ON THE WINDSHIELD.

Feb 2, 2020 Suspension 134,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE ROAD AND WAS HEARING A ABNORMAL CREEKING SOUND. IT PERSISTED FOR A FEW DAYS AND WENT AWAY. AFTER A FEW WEEKS THE SOUND CAME BACK, BUT THIS TIME MUCH LOUDER. I WAS DRIVING BACK TO MY APPARTMENT AND I HEARD SOME METAL CLINKING AND THEN SAW A PIECE OF METAL BOUNCE DOWN THE RO...

Feb 2, 2020 Suspension 134,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE ROAD AND WAS HEARING A ABNORMAL CREEKING SOUND. IT PERSISTED FOR A FEW DAYS AND WENT AWAY. AFTER A FEW WEEKS THE SOUND CAME BACK, BUT THIS TIME MUCH LOUDER. I WAS DRIVING BACK TO MY APPARTMENT AND I HEARD SOME METAL CLINKING AND THEN SAW A PIECE OF METAL BOUNCE DOWN THE RO...

Jan 20, 2020 Electrical System 101,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE OF MY JETTA LIGHTING WENT OFF , I WENT ONLINE TO SEE WHAT CAN BE WRONG WITH IT AND I SEE MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, THATS UNSAFE, SHOULD BE RECALLED, ITS NOT A FUSE OR LIGHT BULBS ,SO ITS THE WIRE IN, I THINK THIS IS NO SAFE TO BE DRIVING AND SHOULD BE CHECK , LIKE I SAY IT...

Jan 20, 2020 Exterior Lighting 101,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE OF MY JETTA LIGHTING WENT OFF , I WENT ONLINE TO SEE WHAT CAN BE WRONG WITH IT AND I SEE MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, THATS UNSAFE, SHOULD BE RECALLED, ITS NOT A FUSE OR LIGHT BULBS ,SO ITS THE WIRE IN, I THINK THIS IS NO SAFE TO BE DRIVING AND SHOULD BE CHECK , LIKE I SAY IT...

Jan 20, 2020 Electrical System 101,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE OF MY JETTA LIGHTING WENT OFF , I WENT ONLINE TO SEE WHAT CAN BE WRONG WITH IT AND I SEE MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, THATS UNSAFE, SHOULD BE RECALLED, ITS NOT A FUSE OR LIGHT BULBS ,SO ITS THE WIRE IN, I THINK THIS IS NO SAFE TO BE DRIVING AND SHOULD BE CHECK , LIKE I SAY IT...

Jan 20, 2020 Exterior Lighting 101,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE OF MY JETTA LIGHTING WENT OFF , I WENT ONLINE TO SEE WHAT CAN BE WRONG WITH IT AND I SEE MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, THATS UNSAFE, SHOULD BE RECALLED, ITS NOT A FUSE OR LIGHT BULBS ,SO ITS THE WIRE IN, I THINK THIS IS NO SAFE TO BE DRIVING AND SHOULD BE CHECK , LIKE I SAY IT...

Jan 19, 2020 Structure 38,500 mi

LEFT SIDE DOOR LATCH MALFUNCTION: UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM LEFT REAR EVEN WHEN CHILD PROTECTION IS DISABLED. COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN NEEDING TO EXIT VEHICLE. FAULTY DOOR LATCH ISSUES ARE WELL KNOWN TO OCCUR. THE LATCH ON THIS VEHICLE HAS MALFUNCTIONED FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. 05

Jan 19, 2020 Structure 38,500 mi

LEFT SIDE DOOR LATCH MALFUNCTION: UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM LEFT REAR EVEN WHEN CHILD PROTECTION IS DISABLED. COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN NEEDING TO EXIT VEHICLE. FAULTY DOOR LATCH ISSUES ARE WELL KNOWN TO OCCUR. THE LATCH ON THIS VEHICLE HAS MALFUNCTIONED FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. 05

Jan 8, 2020 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE SUBARU OWINGS MILLS, 9808 REISTERSTOWN RD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117, (888)553...

Jan 8, 2020 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE SUBARU OWINGS MILLS, 9808 REISTERSTOWN RD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117, (888)553...

Jan 8, 2020 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE SUBARU OWINGS MILLS, 9808 REISTERSTOWN RD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117, (888)553...

Jan 8, 2020 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE SUBARU OWINGS MILLS, 9808 REISTERSTOWN RD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117, (888)553...

Dec 21, 2019 Electrical System 83,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 1.5 MILES AND PLACED INTO P WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY DURING SNOWY CONDITIONS. SEVEN HOURS LATER, ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE WAS NOT POSSIBLE BECAUSE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN IGNITION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. TWO OR...

Dec 21, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,000 mi

THE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CODES. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. TWICE THE CAR STALLED WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND ONCE WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET. IT WILL RESTART...

Dec 21, 2019 Engine 75,000 mi

THE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CODES. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. TWICE THE CAR STALLED WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND ONCE WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET. IT WILL RESTART...

Dec 21, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

THE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CODES. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. TWICE THE CAR STALLED WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND ONCE WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET. IT WILL RESTART...

Dec 21, 2019 Electrical System 83,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 1.5 MILES AND PLACED INTO P WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY DURING SNOWY CONDITIONS. SEVEN HOURS LATER, ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE WAS NOT POSSIBLE BECAUSE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN IGNITION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. TWO OR...

Dec 21, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,000 mi

THE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CODES. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. TWICE THE CAR STALLED WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND ONCE WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET. IT WILL RESTART...

Dec 21, 2019 Engine 75,000 mi

THE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CODES. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. TWICE THE CAR STALLED WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND ONCE WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET. IT WILL RESTART...

Dec 21, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

THE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG BECAUSE THERE ARE NO CODES. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. TWICE THE CAR STALLED WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND ONCE WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE CITY STREET. IT WILL RESTART...

Dec 16, 2019 Structure 128,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS AT 15 TO 20 MILES AN HOUR LOCK AND UNLOCK THEMSELVES...THE RADIO WHICH ACCORDING TO THE VW DEALERSHIP HAS TO BE REPLACE BECAUSE IF I REPLACE WITH AN AFTER MARKET THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON IT....THEY CLAIM THE RADIO HAS TO BE VW

Dec 16, 2019 Electrical System 128,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS AT 15 TO 20 MILES AN HOUR LOCK AND UNLOCK THEMSELVES...THE RADIO WHICH ACCORDING TO THE VW DEALERSHIP HAS TO BE REPLACE BECAUSE IF I REPLACE WITH AN AFTER MARKET THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON IT....THEY CLAIM THE RADIO HAS TO BE VW

Dec 16, 2019 Structure 128,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS AT 15 TO 20 MILES AN HOUR LOCK AND UNLOCK THEMSELVES...THE RADIO WHICH ACCORDING TO THE VW DEALERSHIP HAS TO BE REPLACE BECAUSE IF I REPLACE WITH AN AFTER MARKET THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON IT....THEY CLAIM THE RADIO HAS TO BE VW

Dec 16, 2019 Electrical System 128,000 mi

THE DOOR LOCKS AT 15 TO 20 MILES AN HOUR LOCK AND UNLOCK THEMSELVES...THE RADIO WHICH ACCORDING TO THE VW DEALERSHIP HAS TO BE REPLACE BECAUSE IF I REPLACE WITH AN AFTER MARKET THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON IT....THEY CLAIM THE RADIO HAS TO BE VW

Dec 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 200 mi

I HAVE A 2011 JETTA SE 2.5L AUTO PZEV AND WHEN I TURNED ON THE CAR OUTSIDE FROM MY HOUSE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON WITH NO REASON. I PASSED THE SCANNER AND THREW THE CODE P0106. THE CAR WOULD DRIVE WELL, BUT WHEN I RELEASE THE BRAKE AND PRESS GAS, THE CAR WOULDN'T REACT RIGHT AWAY, IT WOUL...

Dec 9, 2019 Power Train 200 mi

I HAVE A 2011 JETTA SE 2.5L AUTO PZEV AND WHEN I TURNED ON THE CAR OUTSIDE FROM MY HOUSE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON WITH NO REASON. I PASSED THE SCANNER AND THREW THE CODE P0106. THE CAR WOULD DRIVE WELL, BUT WHEN I RELEASE THE BRAKE AND PRESS GAS, THE CAR WOULDN'T REACT RIGHT AWAY, IT WOUL...

Dec 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 200 mi

I HAVE A 2011 JETTA SE 2.5L AUTO PZEV AND WHEN I TURNED ON THE CAR OUTSIDE FROM MY HOUSE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON WITH NO REASON. I PASSED THE SCANNER AND THREW THE CODE P0106. THE CAR WOULD DRIVE WELL, BUT WHEN I RELEASE THE BRAKE AND PRESS GAS, THE CAR WOULDN'T REACT RIGHT AWAY, IT WOUL...

Dec 9, 2019 Power Train 200 mi

I HAVE A 2011 JETTA SE 2.5L AUTO PZEV AND WHEN I TURNED ON THE CAR OUTSIDE FROM MY HOUSE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON WITH NO REASON. I PASSED THE SCANNER AND THREW THE CODE P0106. THE CAR WOULD DRIVE WELL, BUT WHEN I RELEASE THE BRAKE AND PRESS GAS, THE CAR WOULDN'T REACT RIGHT AWAY, IT WOUL...

Nov 28, 2019 Seats 149,500 mi

AT HOME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND STATIONARY, UPON REMOVAL OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT, I DISCOVERED SEVERE BURN MARKS UNDER THE SEAT. AS WELL AS SOME COINS THAT HAVE BEEN CEMENTED IN PLACE BY MELTED PLASTIC. THE BURNED AREA APPEARS TO BE RIGHT ABOVE THE EXHAUST.

Nov 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 149,500 mi

AT HOME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND STATIONARY, UPON REMOVAL OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT, I DISCOVERED SEVERE BURN MARKS UNDER THE SEAT. AS WELL AS SOME COINS THAT HAVE BEEN CEMENTED IN PLACE BY MELTED PLASTIC. THE BURNED AREA APPEARS TO BE RIGHT ABOVE THE EXHAUST.

Nov 28, 2019 Seats 149,500 mi

AT HOME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND STATIONARY, UPON REMOVAL OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT, I DISCOVERED SEVERE BURN MARKS UNDER THE SEAT. AS WELL AS SOME COINS THAT HAVE BEEN CEMENTED IN PLACE BY MELTED PLASTIC. THE BURNED AREA APPEARS TO BE RIGHT ABOVE THE EXHAUST.

Nov 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 149,500 mi

AT HOME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND STATIONARY, UPON REMOVAL OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT, I DISCOVERED SEVERE BURN MARKS UNDER THE SEAT. AS WELL AS SOME COINS THAT HAVE BEEN CEMENTED IN PLACE BY MELTED PLASTIC. THE BURNED AREA APPEARS TO BE RIGHT ABOVE THE EXHAUST.

Nov 9, 2019 Electrical System

I HAVE BOUGHT AN OLDER 2011 VW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CANADA FROM A USED CAR DEALER LOT IN BOLTON, ON. LITTLE DID I KNOW ABOUT VW'S, AS THE CAR WAS BARELY DRIVEN. NOW IN MY CAR GARAGE AND I MOVED TO THE US. I HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL LETTERS STATING THAT THERE IS A RELAY SWITCH PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO F...

Nov 9, 2019 Electrical System

I HAVE BOUGHT AN OLDER 2011 VW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CANADA FROM A USED CAR DEALER LOT IN BOLTON, ON. LITTLE DID I KNOW ABOUT VW'S, AS THE CAR WAS BARELY DRIVEN. NOW IN MY CAR GARAGE AND I MOVED TO THE US. I HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL LETTERS STATING THAT THERE IS A RELAY SWITCH PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO F...

Nov 5, 2019 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT PLACED PLASTIC OVER THE SUN ROOF TO COVER THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19...

Nov 5, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT PLACED PLASTIC OVER THE SUN ROOF TO COVER THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19...

Nov 5, 2019 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT PLACED PLASTIC OVER THE SUN ROOF TO COVER THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19...

Nov 5, 2019 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT PLACED PLASTIC OVER THE SUN ROOF TO COVER THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19...

Nov 5, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT PLACED PLASTIC OVER THE SUN ROOF TO COVER THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19...

Nov 5, 2019 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF GLASS CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT PLACED PLASTIC OVER THE SUN ROOF TO COVER THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19...

Nov 2, 2019 Service Brakes Crash

ON 05/22/2019 AROUND 6 PM, MY WIFE PARKED THE CAR (VW JETTA, 2011 WAS STATIONED IN PARKING MODE), TURNED THE CAR OFF AT 309 SMITH STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07108, THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR ROLLED BACK THE DOWNHILL, CROSSED SMITH STREET TO HIT OUR NEIGHBOR CAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE, A BLACK HONDA ACCORD PARKED IN F...

Nov 2, 2019 Service Brakes Crash

ON 05/22/2019 AROUND 6 PM, MY WIFE PARKED THE CAR (VW JETTA, 2011 WAS STATIONED IN PARKING MODE), TURNED THE CAR OFF AT 309 SMITH STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07108, THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR ROLLED BACK THE DOWNHILL, CROSSED SMITH STREET TO HIT OUR NEIGHBOR CAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE, A BLACK HONDA ACCORD PARKED IN F...

Oct 31, 2019 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. UPON CALLING NHTSA, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE...

Oct 31, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. UPON CALLING NHTSA, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE...

Oct 31, 2019 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. UPON CALLING NHTSA, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE...

Oct 31, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. UPON CALLING NHTSA, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE...

Oct 29, 2019 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

THERE ARE MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD. THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, AIRBAG, AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ARE ALL ON WHEN STARTING THE CAR AND STAY ON. THE TPMS LIGHT SOMETIMES SHUTS OFF BUT SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. THERE IS A SIMILAR PROBLEM ON 2006-2010 JETTAS AND THERE WAS A RECALL THAT RESOLVED...

Oct 29, 2019 Electrical System 121,000 mi

THERE ARE MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD. THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, AIRBAG, AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ARE ALL ON WHEN STARTING THE CAR AND STAY ON. THE TPMS LIGHT SOMETIMES SHUTS OFF BUT SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. THERE IS A SIMILAR PROBLEM ON 2006-2010 JETTAS AND THERE WAS A RECALL THAT RESOLVED...

Oct 29, 2019 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

THERE ARE MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD. THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, AIRBAG, AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ARE ALL ON WHEN STARTING THE CAR AND STAY ON. THE TPMS LIGHT SOMETIMES SHUTS OFF BUT SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. THERE IS A SIMILAR PROBLEM ON 2006-2010 JETTAS AND THERE WAS A RECALL THAT RESOLVED...

Oct 29, 2019 Electrical System 121,000 mi

THERE ARE MULTIPLE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD. THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, AIRBAG, AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ARE ALL ON WHEN STARTING THE CAR AND STAY ON. THE TPMS LIGHT SOMETIMES SHUTS OFF BUT SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. THERE IS A SIMILAR PROBLEM ON 2006-2010 JETTAS AND THERE WAS A RECALL THAT RESOLVED...

Oct 27, 2019 Electrical System 62,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I CHECK THE FUSE AND CHANGE THE LOW BEAM BULBS AND STILL NOT WORKING.

Oct 27, 2019 Electrical System 62,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I CHECK THE FUSE AND CHANGE THE LOW BEAM BULBS AND STILL NOT WORKING.

Oct 25, 2019 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAI...

Oct 25, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAI...

Oct 25, 2019 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAI...

Oct 25, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAI...

Oct 17, 2019 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 17, 2019 Electrical System Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 17, 2019 Steering Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 17, 2019 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 17, 2019 Electrical System Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 17, 2019 Steering Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Sep 8, 2019 Air Bags 144,424 mi

I STARTED UP MY CAR AND WAS DRIVING FROM WORK, ALL OF A SUDDEN I SEE A BUNCH OF MY WARNINGS LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS DRIVING IN ALEXANDRIA CITY AND THE CARE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHTS APPEARED. THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND EVEN THE AIR BAG L...

Sep 8, 2019 Service Brakes 144,424 mi

I STARTED UP MY CAR AND WAS DRIVING FROM WORK, ALL OF A SUDDEN I SEE A BUNCH OF MY WARNINGS LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS DRIVING IN ALEXANDRIA CITY AND THE CARE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHTS APPEARED. THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND EVEN THE AIR BAG L...

Sep 8, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 144,424 mi

I STARTED UP MY CAR AND WAS DRIVING FROM WORK, ALL OF A SUDDEN I SEE A BUNCH OF MY WARNINGS LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS DRIVING IN ALEXANDRIA CITY AND THE CARE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHTS APPEARED. THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND EVEN THE AIR BAG L...

Sep 8, 2019 Air Bags 144,424 mi

I STARTED UP MY CAR AND WAS DRIVING FROM WORK, ALL OF A SUDDEN I SEE A BUNCH OF MY WARNINGS LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS DRIVING IN ALEXANDRIA CITY AND THE CARE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHTS APPEARED. THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND EVEN THE AIR BAG L...

Sep 8, 2019 Service Brakes 144,424 mi

I STARTED UP MY CAR AND WAS DRIVING FROM WORK, ALL OF A SUDDEN I SEE A BUNCH OF MY WARNINGS LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS DRIVING IN ALEXANDRIA CITY AND THE CARE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHTS APPEARED. THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND EVEN THE AIR BAG L...

Sep 8, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 144,424 mi

I STARTED UP MY CAR AND WAS DRIVING FROM WORK, ALL OF A SUDDEN I SEE A BUNCH OF MY WARNINGS LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS DRIVING IN ALEXANDRIA CITY AND THE CARE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHTS APPEARED. THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND EVEN THE AIR BAG L...

Sep 5, 2019 Electrical System 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED AUTOBARN CITY VOLKSWAGEN AT 773-794-7800 (LOCATED AT 5330 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NO...

Sep 5, 2019 Steering 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED AUTOBARN CITY VOLKSWAGEN AT 773-794-7800 (LOCATED AT 5330 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NO...

Sep 5, 2019 Electrical System 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED AUTOBARN CITY VOLKSWAGEN AT 773-794-7800 (LOCATED AT 5330 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NO...

Sep 5, 2019 Steering 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED AUTOBARN CITY VOLKSWAGEN AT 773-794-7800 (LOCATED AT 5330 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NO...

Sep 4, 2019 Air Bags 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE MECHANIC, HOWEVER...

Sep 4, 2019 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE MECHANIC, HOWEVER...

Sep 4, 2019 Traction Control System 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE MECHANIC, HOWEVER...

Sep 4, 2019 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE MECHANIC, HOWEVER...

Sep 4, 2019 Air Bags 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE MECHANIC, HOWEVER...

Sep 4, 2019 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE MECHANIC, HOWEVER...

Sep 4, 2019 Traction Control System 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE MECHANIC, HOWEVER...

Sep 4, 2019 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE, AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE MECHANIC, HOWEVER...

Aug 29, 2019 Electrical System 130,000 mi

MY PROBLEM BEGAN WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55MPH AND MY CAR INFORMATION CENTER AND RADIO ALL WENT BLACK WITH NO WARNING OR CAUTION BEFORE.

Aug 29, 2019 Electrical System 130,000 mi

MY PROBLEM BEGAN WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55MPH AND MY CAR INFORMATION CENTER AND RADIO ALL WENT BLACK WITH NO WARNING OR CAUTION BEFORE.

Aug 26, 2019 Air Bags 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER TWO MONTHS, THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Aug 26, 2019 Electrical System 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER TWO MONTHS, THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Aug 26, 2019 Visibility/wiper 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER TWO MONTHS, THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Aug 26, 2019 Air Bags 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER TWO MONTHS, THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Aug 26, 2019 Electrical System 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER TWO MONTHS, THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Aug 26, 2019 Visibility/wiper 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER TWO MONTHS, THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Aug 18, 2019 Electrical System

I WANT TO OPEN A FILE ABOUT MY CAR HORN STOP WORKING 2 WEEKS AGO I TRYING TO FIND THE FUSE TO CHECK OR REPLACED BUT I CAN'T FIND IT I CHECK MANY VIDEOS HOW TO FIX BUT I SAW TO MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS SITUATION IS VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING WITHOUT HORN PLEASE I LESS VOLKSWAGEN CAN PUT THE DIAGR...

Aug 18, 2019 Electrical System

I WANT TO OPEN A FILE ABOUT MY CAR HORN STOP WORKING 2 WEEKS AGO I TRYING TO FIND THE FUSE TO CHECK OR REPLACED BUT I CAN'T FIND IT I CHECK MANY VIDEOS HOW TO FIX BUT I SAW TO MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS SITUATION IS VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING WITHOUT HORN PLEASE I LESS VOLKSWAGEN CAN PUT THE DIAGR...

Aug 17, 2019 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

KEY GETTING STUCK IN IGNITION WHILE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING..WILL NOT TURN OFF

Aug 17, 2019 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

KEY GETTING STUCK IN IGNITION WHILE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING..WILL NOT TURN OFF

Aug 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other

2011 JETTA STEREO DIED. WANT COMPENSATION IN CHECK MAILED TO ME FOR COST OF THE ORIGINAL STEREO

Aug 14, 2019 Electrical System 110,000 mi

MY 2012 JETTA RADIO/STEREO WENT DEAD. LOTS OF OTHER 2011 JETTA STEREOS DIED TOO. BAD BATCH FOR US CONSUMERS. I WANT A COMPENSATION CHECK MAILED TO ME FOR 363.23 THE COST I HAVE TO PAY BEST BUY FOR A NEW ONE. READ THE FORUMS THOUSANDS OF OTHER JETTA OWNERS IN 2011 HAD THIS HAPPEN. THANK YOU

Aug 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

MY 2012 JETTA RADIO/STEREO WENT DEAD. LOTS OF OTHER 2011 JETTA STEREOS DIED TOO. BAD BATCH FOR US CONSUMERS. I WANT A COMPENSATION CHECK MAILED TO ME FOR 363.23 THE COST I HAVE TO PAY BEST BUY FOR A NEW ONE. READ THE FORUMS THOUSANDS OF OTHER JETTA OWNERS IN 2011 HAD THIS HAPPEN. THANK YOU

Aug 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other

2011 JETTA STEREO DIED. WANT COMPENSATION IN CHECK MAILED TO ME FOR COST OF THE ORIGINAL STEREO

Aug 14, 2019 Electrical System 110,000 mi

MY 2012 JETTA RADIO/STEREO WENT DEAD. LOTS OF OTHER 2011 JETTA STEREOS DIED TOO. BAD BATCH FOR US CONSUMERS. I WANT A COMPENSATION CHECK MAILED TO ME FOR 363.23 THE COST I HAVE TO PAY BEST BUY FOR A NEW ONE. READ THE FORUMS THOUSANDS OF OTHER JETTA OWNERS IN 2011 HAD THIS HAPPEN. THANK YOU

Aug 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

MY 2012 JETTA RADIO/STEREO WENT DEAD. LOTS OF OTHER 2011 JETTA STEREOS DIED TOO. BAD BATCH FOR US CONSUMERS. I WANT A COMPENSATION CHECK MAILED TO ME FOR 363.23 THE COST I HAVE TO PAY BEST BUY FOR A NEW ONE. READ THE FORUMS THOUSANDS OF OTHER JETTA OWNERS IN 2011 HAD THIS HAPPEN. THANK YOU

Aug 12, 2019 Seat Belts 56,275 mi

1) SEATBELT INDICATOR SOUNDS WHEN DRIVES BELT IS CONNECTED AND IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE VEHICLE; NO ONE OR ITEMS ARE IN ANY OF THE OTHER SEATS (SAME ISSUE AS IN THE 2006 JETTA). 2) WIPER MOTOR FAILED - WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN FUNCTIONING. 3) HEADLINER IS SEPARATING AND DROOPING IN REAR AND O...

Aug 12, 2019 Visibility/wiper 56,275 mi

1) SEATBELT INDICATOR SOUNDS WHEN DRIVES BELT IS CONNECTED AND IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE VEHICLE; NO ONE OR ITEMS ARE IN ANY OF THE OTHER SEATS (SAME ISSUE AS IN THE 2006 JETTA). 2) WIPER MOTOR FAILED - WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN FUNCTIONING. 3) HEADLINER IS SEPARATING AND DROOPING IN REAR AND O...

Aug 12, 2019 Unknown Or Other 56,275 mi

1) SEATBELT INDICATOR SOUNDS WHEN DRIVES BELT IS CONNECTED AND IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE VEHICLE; NO ONE OR ITEMS ARE IN ANY OF THE OTHER SEATS (SAME ISSUE AS IN THE 2006 JETTA). 2) WIPER MOTOR FAILED - WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN FUNCTIONING. 3) HEADLINER IS SEPARATING AND DROOPING IN REAR AND O...

Aug 12, 2019 Seat Belts 56,275 mi

1) SEATBELT INDICATOR SOUNDS WHEN DRIVES BELT IS CONNECTED AND IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE VEHICLE; NO ONE OR ITEMS ARE IN ANY OF THE OTHER SEATS (SAME ISSUE AS IN THE 2006 JETTA). 2) WIPER MOTOR FAILED - WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN FUNCTIONING. 3) HEADLINER IS SEPARATING AND DROOPING IN REAR AND O...

Aug 12, 2019 Visibility/wiper 56,275 mi

1) SEATBELT INDICATOR SOUNDS WHEN DRIVES BELT IS CONNECTED AND IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE VEHICLE; NO ONE OR ITEMS ARE IN ANY OF THE OTHER SEATS (SAME ISSUE AS IN THE 2006 JETTA). 2) WIPER MOTOR FAILED - WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN FUNCTIONING. 3) HEADLINER IS SEPARATING AND DROOPING IN REAR AND O...

Aug 12, 2019 Unknown Or Other 56,275 mi

1) SEATBELT INDICATOR SOUNDS WHEN DRIVES BELT IS CONNECTED AND IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE VEHICLE; NO ONE OR ITEMS ARE IN ANY OF THE OTHER SEATS (SAME ISSUE AS IN THE 2006 JETTA). 2) WIPER MOTOR FAILED - WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN FUNCTIONING. 3) HEADLINER IS SEPARATING AND DROOPING IN REAR AND O...

Aug 6, 2019 Electrical System 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED BRIEFLY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A FAILURE REGARDING THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP SENSORY. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE ...

Aug 6, 2019 Electrical System 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED BRIEFLY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A FAILURE REGARDING THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP SENSORY. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE ...

Aug 4, 2019 Engine 30,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING ENGINE OFF

Aug 4, 2019 Engine 30,000 mi

UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION TO TURN OFF CAR ; CAR IN "PARK"

Aug 4, 2019 Engine 30,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING ENGINE OFF

Aug 4, 2019 Engine 30,000 mi

UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION TO TURN OFF CAR ; CAR IN "PARK"

Aug 3, 2019 Air Bags 77,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON BECAUSE OF SOME SORT WIRING ISSUE. HEADLIGHT BULBS CONSTANTLY SHORT OUT. I'VE HAD TO CHANGE ATLEAST 10 BULBS IN LESS THAN A YEAR. HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND TAILIGHTS... THESE ARE 2 SEPERATE ISSUES. BUT IF YOU GOOGLE IT, THEY ARE BOTH COMMON ISSUES. IT'S BEEN A...

Aug 3, 2019 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON BECAUSE OF SOME SORT WIRING ISSUE. HEADLIGHT BULBS CONSTANTLY SHORT OUT. I'VE HAD TO CHANGE ATLEAST 10 BULBS IN LESS THAN A YEAR. HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND TAILIGHTS... THESE ARE 2 SEPERATE ISSUES. BUT IF YOU GOOGLE IT, THEY ARE BOTH COMMON ISSUES. IT'S BEEN A...

Aug 3, 2019 Air Bags 77,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON BECAUSE OF SOME SORT WIRING ISSUE. HEADLIGHT BULBS CONSTANTLY SHORT OUT. I'VE HAD TO CHANGE ATLEAST 10 BULBS IN LESS THAN A YEAR. HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND TAILIGHTS... THESE ARE 2 SEPERATE ISSUES. BUT IF YOU GOOGLE IT, THEY ARE BOTH COMMON ISSUES. IT'S BEEN A...

Aug 3, 2019 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON BECAUSE OF SOME SORT WIRING ISSUE. HEADLIGHT BULBS CONSTANTLY SHORT OUT. I'VE HAD TO CHANGE ATLEAST 10 BULBS IN LESS THAN A YEAR. HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND TAILIGHTS... THESE ARE 2 SEPERATE ISSUES. BUT IF YOU GOOGLE IT, THEY ARE BOTH COMMON ISSUES. IT'S BEEN A...

Jul 26, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

VW JETTA 2011 HAS BEEN DYING WHEN IDLING, IN PARK AND WHILE DECELERATING. IT WILL BE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT AND JUST LOSE POWER. IT HAS TO THEN BE PUT IN PARK AND THE KEY MUST BE TURNED TO COME BACK ON. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. RECENTLY, IT HAPPENED COMING OFF THE HIGHWA...

Jul 26, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

VW JETTA 2011 HAS BEEN DYING WHEN IDLING, IN PARK AND WHILE DECELERATING. IT WILL BE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT AND JUST LOSE POWER. IT HAS TO THEN BE PUT IN PARK AND THE KEY MUST BE TURNED TO COME BACK ON. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. RECENTLY, IT HAPPENED COMING OFF THE HIGHWA...

Jul 26, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

VW JETTA 2011 HAS BEEN DYING WHEN IDLING, IN PARK AND WHILE DECELERATING. IT WILL BE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT AND JUST LOSE POWER. IT HAS TO THEN BE PUT IN PARK AND THE KEY MUST BE TURNED TO COME BACK ON. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. RECENTLY, IT HAPPENED COMING OFF THE HIGHWA...

Jul 26, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

VW JETTA 2011 HAS BEEN DYING WHEN IDLING, IN PARK AND WHILE DECELERATING. IT WILL BE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT AND JUST LOSE POWER. IT HAS TO THEN BE PUT IN PARK AND THE KEY MUST BE TURNED TO COME BACK ON. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. RECENTLY, IT HAPPENED COMING OFF THE HIGHWA...

Jul 24, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 46,800 mi

AT 46,800 MILES THE ABS CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED. WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR, NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS INCLUDING (ABS, TRACTION, AIR BAG, AND BRAKE) ILLUMINATE. THESE LIGHTS REMAIN ON WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND VEHICLE IN MOTION. THERE ARE SEVERAL PAST AND CURRENT CLASS ACTION SUITES FOR THIS EXPENSIVE V...

Jul 24, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 46,800 mi

AT 46,800 MILES THE ABS CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED. WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR, NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS INCLUDING (ABS, TRACTION, AIR BAG, AND BRAKE) ILLUMINATE. THESE LIGHTS REMAIN ON WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND VEHICLE IN MOTION. THERE ARE SEVERAL PAST AND CURRENT CLASS ACTION SUITES FOR THIS EXPENSIVE V...

Jul 18, 2019 Air Bags

WHEN I PURCHASE THIS CAR 2 DAYS AFTER I PURCHASE THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING THE CAR IDLES TOO HIGH WHAT COULD BE WRONG WITH IT

Jul 18, 2019 Service Brakes

WHEN I PURCHASE THIS CAR 2 DAYS AFTER I PURCHASE THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING THE CAR IDLES TOO HIGH WHAT COULD BE WRONG WITH IT

Jul 18, 2019 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I PURCHASE THIS CAR 2 DAYS AFTER I PURCHASE THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING THE CAR IDLES TOO HIGH WHAT COULD BE WRONG WITH IT

Jul 18, 2019 Air Bags

WHEN I PURCHASE THIS CAR 2 DAYS AFTER I PURCHASE THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING THE CAR IDLES TOO HIGH WHAT COULD BE WRONG WITH IT

Jul 18, 2019 Service Brakes

WHEN I PURCHASE THIS CAR 2 DAYS AFTER I PURCHASE THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING THE CAR IDLES TOO HIGH WHAT COULD BE WRONG WITH IT

Jul 18, 2019 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I PURCHASE THIS CAR 2 DAYS AFTER I PURCHASE THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING THE CAR IDLES TOO HIGH WHAT COULD BE WRONG WITH IT

Jul 10, 2019 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" IM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE LIGHTS ON DASH WHEN I PRESS ON BREAK THE OIL LAMP COMES ON. THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON. THE FRONT RIGHT HEADLIGHT WORKS HALF THE TIME AND THE SAME WITH BREAKS THE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE WANT TO. THESE ARE THE ONLY ISSUES IM HAVING SO F...

Jul 10, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

"TAKATA RECALL" IM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE LIGHTS ON DASH WHEN I PRESS ON BREAK THE OIL LAMP COMES ON. THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON. THE FRONT RIGHT HEADLIGHT WORKS HALF THE TIME AND THE SAME WITH BREAKS THE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE WANT TO. THESE ARE THE ONLY ISSUES IM HAVING SO F...

Jul 10, 2019 Electrical System

"TAKATA RECALL" IM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE LIGHTS ON DASH WHEN I PRESS ON BREAK THE OIL LAMP COMES ON. THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON. THE FRONT RIGHT HEADLIGHT WORKS HALF THE TIME AND THE SAME WITH BREAKS THE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE WANT TO. THESE ARE THE ONLY ISSUES IM HAVING SO F...

Jul 10, 2019 Electrical System 75,000 mi

WHILE PARKED THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO TURN " AS IF STEERING WHEEL LOCK WAS WELDED SOLID". I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY AT ALL. CAR COULD NOT BE STARTED AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR AVAILABLE.AS A RESULT I HAD TO CALL A NEIGHBOR TO TAKE MY WIFE TO THE HOSPITAL. PARTS HAVE BE...

Jul 10, 2019 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" IM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE LIGHTS ON DASH WHEN I PRESS ON BREAK THE OIL LAMP COMES ON. THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON. THE FRONT RIGHT HEADLIGHT WORKS HALF THE TIME AND THE SAME WITH BREAKS THE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE WANT TO. THESE ARE THE ONLY ISSUES IM HAVING SO F...

Jul 10, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

"TAKATA RECALL" IM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE LIGHTS ON DASH WHEN I PRESS ON BREAK THE OIL LAMP COMES ON. THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON. THE FRONT RIGHT HEADLIGHT WORKS HALF THE TIME AND THE SAME WITH BREAKS THE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE WANT TO. THESE ARE THE ONLY ISSUES IM HAVING SO F...

Jul 10, 2019 Electrical System

"TAKATA RECALL" IM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE LIGHTS ON DASH WHEN I PRESS ON BREAK THE OIL LAMP COMES ON. THEN THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON. THE FRONT RIGHT HEADLIGHT WORKS HALF THE TIME AND THE SAME WITH BREAKS THE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE WANT TO. THESE ARE THE ONLY ISSUES IM HAVING SO F...

Jul 10, 2019 Electrical System 75,000 mi

WHILE PARKED THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO TURN " AS IF STEERING WHEEL LOCK WAS WELDED SOLID". I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY AT ALL. CAR COULD NOT BE STARTED AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR AVAILABLE.AS A RESULT I HAD TO CALL A NEIGHBOR TO TAKE MY WIFE TO THE HOSPITAL. PARTS HAVE BE...

Jun 3, 2019 Electrical System 155,000 mi

HAVING ISSUES WITH IGNITION SWITCH. I PARKED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF STORE LOCATION AND WHEN I RETURNED TO MY VEHICLE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SPOKE TO A MECHANIC TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT TO SEE IF THE SWITCH HAD JUST LOCKED BUT AFTER MORE THAN AN HOUR OF THIS IT ...

Jun 3, 2019 Electrical System 155,000 mi

HAVING ISSUES WITH IGNITION SWITCH. I PARKED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF STORE LOCATION AND WHEN I RETURNED TO MY VEHICLE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SPOKE TO A MECHANIC TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT TO SEE IF THE SWITCH HAD JUST LOCKED BUT AFTER MORE THAN AN HOUR OF THIS IT ...

May 31, 2019 Unknown Or Other

I'LL TURN MY CAR OFF AND WAIT FOR THE RPM'S TO GO BELOW 1,000 SOMETIMES I'LL SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND MY CAR WILL KICK AND THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON. I HAVE GONE TO GET THE ERROR CHECKED BY MULTIPLE COMPUTERS; THE SAME ERROR READS AS TORCH CONVERTER CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION. AS I PUT THE CAR INTO ...

May 31, 2019 Unknown Or Other

I'LL TURN MY CAR OFF AND WAIT FOR THE RPM'S TO GO BELOW 1,000 SOMETIMES I'LL SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND MY CAR WILL KICK AND THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON. I HAVE GONE TO GET THE ERROR CHECKED BY MULTIPLE COMPUTERS; THE SAME ERROR READS AS TORCH CONVERTER CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION. AS I PUT THE CAR INTO ...

May 21, 2019 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

PREMATURE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULB FAILURE. THE LOW BEAM H7 BULBS FAIL AFTER JUST 2 TO 3 MONTHS OF USE. I HAVE USED OEM BULBS, SYLVANIA BULBS OF EVERY LEVEL, AND THE BULBS STILL FAIL AFTER A SHORT TIME. DOING A QUICK ONLINE SEARCH WILL SHOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH EVEN NEWER (SAME B...

May 21, 2019 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

PREMATURE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULB FAILURE. THE LOW BEAM H7 BULBS FAIL AFTER JUST 2 TO 3 MONTHS OF USE. I HAVE USED OEM BULBS, SYLVANIA BULBS OF EVERY LEVEL, AND THE BULBS STILL FAIL AFTER A SHORT TIME. DOING A QUICK ONLINE SEARCH WILL SHOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH EVEN NEWER (SAME B...

May 19, 2019 Electrical System

DRIVING MY CAR I WOULD COME TO A STOP AND MY CAR WOULD SHUT OFF. MY BATTERY LIGHT WOULD THEN APPEAR. HAD BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR CHECKED 4X WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION. BATTERY COMES ON BUT RADIO STILL ON. I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD TO BE A WIRING PROBLEM. SO I TOOK IT TO MY VOLKSWAGEN DE...

May 19, 2019 Engine

DRIVING MY CAR I WOULD COME TO A STOP AND MY CAR WOULD SHUT OFF. MY BATTERY LIGHT WOULD THEN APPEAR. HAD BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR CHECKED 4X WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION. BATTERY COMES ON BUT RADIO STILL ON. I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD TO BE A WIRING PROBLEM. SO I TOOK IT TO MY VOLKSWAGEN DE...

May 19, 2019 Electrical System

DRIVING MY CAR I WOULD COME TO A STOP AND MY CAR WOULD SHUT OFF. MY BATTERY LIGHT WOULD THEN APPEAR. HAD BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR CHECKED 4X WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION. BATTERY COMES ON BUT RADIO STILL ON. I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD TO BE A WIRING PROBLEM. SO I TOOK IT TO MY VOLKSWAGEN DE...

May 19, 2019 Engine

DRIVING MY CAR I WOULD COME TO A STOP AND MY CAR WOULD SHUT OFF. MY BATTERY LIGHT WOULD THEN APPEAR. HAD BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR CHECKED 4X WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION. BATTERY COMES ON BUT RADIO STILL ON. I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD TO BE A WIRING PROBLEM. SO I TOOK IT TO MY VOLKSWAGEN DE...

May 10, 2019 Service Brakes

WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER WE WENT TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED AND FOUND OUT ALL THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE RUSTED SO BAD THE BUSHING WAS BROKEN OFF AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION YET THE DEALER SAID HE JUST HAD IT PASS INS...

May 10, 2019 Service Brakes

WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER WE WENT TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED AND FOUND OUT ALL THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE RUSTED SO BAD THE BUSHING WAS BROKEN OFF AND THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION YET THE DEALER SAID HE JUST HAD IT PASS INS...

Apr 28, 2019 Steering

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING ON OR OFF THE ENGINE.

Apr 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 150,000 mi

WILL NOT START AND STALLING WHEN SITTING AND DRIVING ON ROAD NO WARNING LIGHTS

Apr 28, 2019 Steering

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING ON OR OFF THE ENGINE.

Apr 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 150,000 mi

WILL NOT START AND STALLING WHEN SITTING AND DRIVING ON ROAD NO WARNING LIGHTS

Apr 24, 2019 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. AFTER INSERTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED. BAXTER VOLKSWAGEN (7108 S 124TH CIR, LAVISTA, NE) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI...

Apr 24, 2019 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. AFTER INSERTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED. BAXTER VOLKSWAGEN (7108 S 124TH CIR, LAVISTA, NE) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI...

Apr 14, 2019 Seats 74,352 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION KEY SWITCH THAT HAS BEEN MORE DIFFICULT TO START UP AND TURN IT OFF WHEN IS STATIONARY OF CURSE. THE SWITCH ITS GETTING STUCK OR JAMMED AND WONT MOVE ANY WHERE UNTIL SO MANY TRIES AND MOVING THE DRIVE WHEEL. I SPEND 1 HRS YESTERDAY 04/13/19 TRYING TO POWER THE ENGI...

Apr 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other 74,352 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION KEY SWITCH THAT HAS BEEN MORE DIFFICULT TO START UP AND TURN IT OFF WHEN IS STATIONARY OF CURSE. THE SWITCH ITS GETTING STUCK OR JAMMED AND WONT MOVE ANY WHERE UNTIL SO MANY TRIES AND MOVING THE DRIVE WHEEL. I SPEND 1 HRS YESTERDAY 04/13/19 TRYING TO POWER THE ENGI...

Apr 14, 2019 Seats 74,352 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION KEY SWITCH THAT HAS BEEN MORE DIFFICULT TO START UP AND TURN IT OFF WHEN IS STATIONARY OF CURSE. THE SWITCH ITS GETTING STUCK OR JAMMED AND WONT MOVE ANY WHERE UNTIL SO MANY TRIES AND MOVING THE DRIVE WHEEL. I SPEND 1 HRS YESTERDAY 04/13/19 TRYING TO POWER THE ENGI...

Apr 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other 74,352 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION KEY SWITCH THAT HAS BEEN MORE DIFFICULT TO START UP AND TURN IT OFF WHEN IS STATIONARY OF CURSE. THE SWITCH ITS GETTING STUCK OR JAMMED AND WONT MOVE ANY WHERE UNTIL SO MANY TRIES AND MOVING THE DRIVE WHEEL. I SPEND 1 HRS YESTERDAY 04/13/19 TRYING TO POWER THE ENGI...

Apr 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other

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

Apr 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other

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

Apr 1, 2019 Electrical System 99,000 mi

THE DIAGNOSTICS MECHANISM FOR LATE MODEL VOLKSWAGEN IS VIA THE RADIO, THIS IS THE ONLY WAY THE DEALER OR MECHANIC CAN DIAGNOSE ANY ISSUES WITH THESE VEHICLES IS VIA THE RADIO. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I COULD NOT BUY A 3RD PARTY RADIO, BECAUSE THEY CAN'T RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON THE VEHICLE. THIS I...

Apr 1, 2019 Electrical System 99,000 mi

THE DIAGNOSTICS MECHANISM FOR LATE MODEL VOLKSWAGEN IS VIA THE RADIO, THIS IS THE ONLY WAY THE DEALER OR MECHANIC CAN DIAGNOSE ANY ISSUES WITH THESE VEHICLES IS VIA THE RADIO. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I COULD NOT BUY A 3RD PARTY RADIO, BECAUSE THEY CAN'T RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON THE VEHICLE. THIS I...

Mar 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION

Mar 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION

Mar 27, 2019 Suspension 72,500 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED WHILE TURNING AND BACKING UP FROM DRIVEWAY. MILEAGE IS $73K. TO REPLACE THE SPRING AT THE VW-CERTIFIED DEALER WAS $1100.

Mar 27, 2019 Suspension 72,500 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED WHILE TURNING AND BACKING UP FROM DRIVEWAY. MILEAGE IS $73K. TO REPLACE THE SPRING AT THE VW-CERTIFIED DEALER WAS $1100.

Mar 26, 2019 Service Brakes

THE ABS MODULE ON THIS MODEL KEEPS BREAKING EVERY 88,00 MILES

Mar 26, 2019 Service Brakes

THE ABS MODULE ON THIS MODEL KEEPS BREAKING EVERY 88,00 MILES

Mar 18, 2019 Electrical System 69,057 mi

I WAS RETURNING HOME. STOPPED AT A LOCAL STORE AND WHEN I RETURNED TO THE CAR AND STARTED IT I HAD A LOT OF LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASHING. I TRIED TO BACK AWAY FROM THE PARKING SPOT AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT WAS ON THE LOW MARK. I MA...

Mar 18, 2019 Electrical System 69,057 mi

I WAS RETURNING HOME. STOPPED AT A LOCAL STORE AND WHEN I RETURNED TO THE CAR AND STARTED IT I HAD A LOT OF LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASHING. I TRIED TO BACK AWAY FROM THE PARKING SPOT AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT WAS ON THE LOW MARK. I MA...

Mar 11, 2019 Suspension 67,000 mi

BROKEN TRAILING ARM AFTER 3 DAYS OF PURCHASE FROM DEALERSHIP DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX IT RECALL FOR MY CAR REAR TRAILING ARM I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED JUMPING IT SEEMED LIKE, LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE THEN I COULD NO LONGER DRIVE IT. TOWED CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT I BROKE TH...

Mar 11, 2019 Suspension 67,000 mi

BROKEN TRAILING ARM AFTER 3 DAYS OF PURCHASE FROM DEALERSHIP DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX IT RECALL FOR MY CAR REAR TRAILING ARM I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED JUMPING IT SEEMED LIKE, LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE THEN I COULD NO LONGER DRIVE IT. TOWED CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT I BROKE TH...

Mar 6, 2019 Electrical System 76,223 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR...

Mar 6, 2019 Electrical System 76,223 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR...

Mar 2, 2019 Electrical System 95,000 mi

MY RADIO STOPPED WORKING. MY WARRANTY JUST RAN OUT AND THEN MY RADIO GOES. I DO NOT THINK THIS IS A COINCIDENCE. AFTER READING MANY ARTICLES ONLINE I SEE THAT THIS IS KNOWN ISSUE. IN TODAY'S WORLD "KNOWN ISSUE" MEANS THAT WE KNOW IT'S A PROBLEM, BUT WE ARE NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING TO FIX IT. VW ...

Mar 2, 2019 Electrical System 95,000 mi

MY RADIO STOPPED WORKING. MY WARRANTY JUST RAN OUT AND THEN MY RADIO GOES. I DO NOT THINK THIS IS A COINCIDENCE. AFTER READING MANY ARTICLES ONLINE I SEE THAT THIS IS KNOWN ISSUE. IN TODAY'S WORLD "KNOWN ISSUE" MEANS THAT WE KNOW IT'S A PROBLEM, BUT WE ARE NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING TO FIX IT. VW ...

Feb 17, 2019 Structure Fire 79,990 mi

WHILE IN CAR WAS DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MIN AT LEAST AND NOTICED CAR WAS SMOKING. PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND POPPED THE HOOD TO CHECK WHY IT WAS SMOKING AND NOTICED VEHICLE WAS UNDER FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED PRIOR FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS.

Feb 17, 2019 Electrical System Fire 79,990 mi

WHILE IN CAR WAS DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MIN AT LEAST AND NOTICED CAR WAS SMOKING. PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND POPPED THE HOOD TO CHECK WHY IT WAS SMOKING AND NOTICED VEHICLE WAS UNDER FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED PRIOR FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS.

Feb 17, 2019 Engine Fire 79,990 mi

WHILE IN CAR WAS DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MIN AT LEAST AND NOTICED CAR WAS SMOKING. PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND POPPED THE HOOD TO CHECK WHY IT WAS SMOKING AND NOTICED VEHICLE WAS UNDER FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED PRIOR FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS.

Feb 17, 2019 Structure Fire 79,990 mi

WHILE IN CAR WAS DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MIN AT LEAST AND NOTICED CAR WAS SMOKING. PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND POPPED THE HOOD TO CHECK WHY IT WAS SMOKING AND NOTICED VEHICLE WAS UNDER FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED PRIOR FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS.

Feb 17, 2019 Electrical System Fire 79,990 mi

WHILE IN CAR WAS DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MIN AT LEAST AND NOTICED CAR WAS SMOKING. PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND POPPED THE HOOD TO CHECK WHY IT WAS SMOKING AND NOTICED VEHICLE WAS UNDER FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED PRIOR FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS.

Feb 17, 2019 Engine Fire 79,990 mi

WHILE IN CAR WAS DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MIN AT LEAST AND NOTICED CAR WAS SMOKING. PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND POPPED THE HOOD TO CHECK WHY IT WAS SMOKING AND NOTICED VEHICLE WAS UNDER FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED PRIOR FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS.

Dec 29, 2018 Structure 117,400 mi

WIND NOISE COMING FROM DRIVER SIDE DOOR.

Dec 29, 2018 Structure 117,400 mi

WIND NOISE COMING FROM DRIVER SIDE DOOR.

Dec 4, 2018 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO DARK WITHIN A YEAR AT BEST. I HAVE REPLACED HEADLIGHT BULBS AT LEAST 6 TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. I RECENTLY REPLACED ONE BULB AND THE NEXT DAY IT WAS OUT. UPON INSPECTION, THE BULB DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE 'BURNED-OUT'. OTHER LIGHTS FUNCTION, INCLUDING THE LOW-BEAM ON THE OTHER...

Dec 4, 2018 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO DARK WITHIN A YEAR AT BEST. I HAVE REPLACED HEADLIGHT BULBS AT LEAST 6 TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. I RECENTLY REPLACED ONE BULB AND THE NEXT DAY IT WAS OUT. UPON INSPECTION, THE BULB DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE 'BURNED-OUT'. OTHER LIGHTS FUNCTION, INCLUDING THE LOW-BEAM ON THE OTHER...

Oct 30, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO VEHICLE STALLING AND SHUTTING OFF WHEN SLOWING TO STOP AND AFTER REPAIRS INCIDENT HAPPENED AGAIN. CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *AS *JS

Oct 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 1 mi

WHEN DRIVING CAR THE ENGINE WILL STALL AND LOCK UP THE POWER STEERING. IT MAY HAPPEN 3-4 TIMES WITHIN IN 3 MILE DISTANCE. IT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT AUTO REPAIR SHOPS ONE OF WHICH DEALS ONLY WITH GERMAN MOTORS. THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DIAGNOSED. AFTER REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND CRANK SHAFT SE...

Oct 30, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO VEHICLE STALLING AND SHUTTING OFF WHEN SLOWING TO STOP AND AFTER REPAIRS INCIDENT HAPPENED AGAIN. CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *AS *JS

Oct 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 1 mi

WHEN DRIVING CAR THE ENGINE WILL STALL AND LOCK UP THE POWER STEERING. IT MAY HAPPEN 3-4 TIMES WITHIN IN 3 MILE DISTANCE. IT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT AUTO REPAIR SHOPS ONE OF WHICH DEALS ONLY WITH GERMAN MOTORS. THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DIAGNOSED. AFTER REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND CRANK SHAFT SE...

Oct 12, 2018 Electrical System 133,000 mi

ALWAYS HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ALWAYS CHANGING FUSE FOR HORN, HORN "NEVER" WORKS! ISSUES WITH IGNITION, DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF, NOT CANNOT TURN ON AT ALL, KEY WON'T TURN ENOUGH, CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN, ADVISED OUT OF WARRANTY, NO RECALL FOR ISSUES I AM HAVING, VW DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT-VERY ...

Oct 12, 2018 Engine 133,000 mi

ALWAYS HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ALWAYS CHANGING FUSE FOR HORN, HORN "NEVER" WORKS! ISSUES WITH IGNITION, DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF, NOT CANNOT TURN ON AT ALL, KEY WON'T TURN ENOUGH, CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN, ADVISED OUT OF WARRANTY, NO RECALL FOR ISSUES I AM HAVING, VW DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT-VERY ...

Oct 12, 2018 Electrical System 133,000 mi

ALWAYS HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ALWAYS CHANGING FUSE FOR HORN, HORN "NEVER" WORKS! ISSUES WITH IGNITION, DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF, NOT CANNOT TURN ON AT ALL, KEY WON'T TURN ENOUGH, CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN, ADVISED OUT OF WARRANTY, NO RECALL FOR ISSUES I AM HAVING, VW DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT-VERY ...

Oct 12, 2018 Engine 133,000 mi

ALWAYS HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES, ALWAYS CHANGING FUSE FOR HORN, HORN "NEVER" WORKS! ISSUES WITH IGNITION, DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF, NOT CANNOT TURN ON AT ALL, KEY WON'T TURN ENOUGH, CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN, ADVISED OUT OF WARRANTY, NO RECALL FOR ISSUES I AM HAVING, VW DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT-VERY ...

Sep 20, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 94,580 mi

MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2011 SEEMS TO HAVE MISFIRE. IT HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR SHAKES WHEN SLOW DOWN AND/OR AT STOPS. VW CERTIFIED MECHANIC TRIED CHANGING THE PLUGS, AND CLEANING THE VALVES BUT NOTHING HELPED. HE ALSO TIED SHAFT CRANK SENSOR THAT DID NOT HELP EITHER. FINALLY THE DIAGNOSIS R...

Sep 20, 2018 Electrical System 94,580 mi

MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2011 SEEMS TO HAVE MISFIRE. IT HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR SHAKES WHEN SLOW DOWN AND/OR AT STOPS. VW CERTIFIED MECHANIC TRIED CHANGING THE PLUGS, AND CLEANING THE VALVES BUT NOTHING HELPED. HE ALSO TIED SHAFT CRANK SENSOR THAT DID NOT HELP EITHER. FINALLY THE DIAGNOSIS R...

Sep 20, 2018 Engine 94,580 mi

MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2011 SEEMS TO HAVE MISFIRE. IT HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR SHAKES WHEN SLOW DOWN AND/OR AT STOPS. VW CERTIFIED MECHANIC TRIED CHANGING THE PLUGS, AND CLEANING THE VALVES BUT NOTHING HELPED. HE ALSO TIED SHAFT CRANK SENSOR THAT DID NOT HELP EITHER. FINALLY THE DIAGNOSIS R...

Sep 20, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 94,580 mi

MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2011 SEEMS TO HAVE MISFIRE. IT HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR SHAKES WHEN SLOW DOWN AND/OR AT STOPS. VW CERTIFIED MECHANIC TRIED CHANGING THE PLUGS, AND CLEANING THE VALVES BUT NOTHING HELPED. HE ALSO TIED SHAFT CRANK SENSOR THAT DID NOT HELP EITHER. FINALLY THE DIAGNOSIS R...

Sep 20, 2018 Electrical System 94,580 mi

MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2011 SEEMS TO HAVE MISFIRE. IT HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR SHAKES WHEN SLOW DOWN AND/OR AT STOPS. VW CERTIFIED MECHANIC TRIED CHANGING THE PLUGS, AND CLEANING THE VALVES BUT NOTHING HELPED. HE ALSO TIED SHAFT CRANK SENSOR THAT DID NOT HELP EITHER. FINALLY THE DIAGNOSIS R...

Sep 20, 2018 Engine 94,580 mi

MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2011 SEEMS TO HAVE MISFIRE. IT HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THE CAR SHAKES WHEN SLOW DOWN AND/OR AT STOPS. VW CERTIFIED MECHANIC TRIED CHANGING THE PLUGS, AND CLEANING THE VALVES BUT NOTHING HELPED. HE ALSO TIED SHAFT CRANK SENSOR THAT DID NOT HELP EITHER. FINALLY THE DIAGNOSIS R...

Sep 16, 2018 Electrical System 49,200 mi

IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN ENGINE OFF, CANNOT REMOVE WITHOUT 10 MINUTES OF JIGGLING. SECOND OCCURRENCE, SECOND REPAIR. MY VEHICLE HAS 49,800 MILES. IGNITION MODULE AND ASSOCIATED PARTS WERE REPLACED IN 2015 DUE TO FAILURE AND NOW IN SEPTEMBER 2018 DUE TO FAILURE. KEY ALSO BROKE DUE TO REPEATED ATT...

Sep 16, 2018 Electrical System 49,200 mi

IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN ENGINE OFF, CANNOT REMOVE WITHOUT 10 MINUTES OF JIGGLING. SECOND OCCURRENCE, SECOND REPAIR. MY VEHICLE HAS 49,800 MILES. IGNITION MODULE AND ASSOCIATED PARTS WERE REPLACED IN 2015 DUE TO FAILURE AND NOW IN SEPTEMBER 2018 DUE TO FAILURE. KEY ALSO BROKE DUE TO REPEATED ATT...

Sep 13, 2018 Engine 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ON ONE OCCASION, AFTER DRIVING INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPE...

Sep 13, 2018 Engine 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ON ONE OCCASION, AFTER DRIVING INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPE...

Sep 8, 2018 Air Bags 80,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. IF SOMEONE DOES NOT HAVE THE SEATBELT FASTENED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE BELL AND LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON.

Sep 8, 2018 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. IF SOMEONE DOES NOT HAVE THE SEATBELT FASTENED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE BELL AND LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON.

Sep 8, 2018 Seats 80,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. IF SOMEONE DOES NOT HAVE THE SEATBELT FASTENED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE BELL AND LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON.

Sep 8, 2018 Air Bags 80,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. IF SOMEONE DOES NOT HAVE THE SEATBELT FASTENED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE BELL AND LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON.

Sep 8, 2018 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. IF SOMEONE DOES NOT HAVE THE SEATBELT FASTENED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE BELL AND LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON.

Sep 8, 2018 Seats 80,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. IF SOMEONE DOES NOT HAVE THE SEATBELT FASTENED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE BELL AND LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON.

Sep 6, 2018 Electrical System Crash 75,000 mi

MY HORN AND FRONT RIGHT PARKING LIGHT BOTH STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. I NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SAME MAKE/MODEL/YEAR AS MY CAR, BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. I WILL NEED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AND PAY FOR IT, HOWEVER, I DO HOPE VW AND NHTSA SEES THIS IS A PROBLEM AND EXPAND THE RECAL...

Sep 6, 2018 Exterior Lighting Crash 75,000 mi

MY HORN AND FRONT RIGHT PARKING LIGHT BOTH STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. I NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SAME MAKE/MODEL/YEAR AS MY CAR, BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. I WILL NEED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AND PAY FOR IT, HOWEVER, I DO HOPE VW AND NHTSA SEES THIS IS A PROBLEM AND EXPAND THE RECAL...

Sep 6, 2018 Electrical System Crash 75,000 mi

MY HORN AND FRONT RIGHT PARKING LIGHT BOTH STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. I NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SAME MAKE/MODEL/YEAR AS MY CAR, BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. I WILL NEED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AND PAY FOR IT, HOWEVER, I DO HOPE VW AND NHTSA SEES THIS IS A PROBLEM AND EXPAND THE RECAL...

Sep 6, 2018 Exterior Lighting Crash 75,000 mi

MY HORN AND FRONT RIGHT PARKING LIGHT BOTH STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. I NOTICED THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SAME MAKE/MODEL/YEAR AS MY CAR, BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. I WILL NEED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AND PAY FOR IT, HOWEVER, I DO HOPE VW AND NHTSA SEES THIS IS A PROBLEM AND EXPAND THE RECAL...

Aug 14, 2018 Electrical System 112,000 mi

BESIDES THE PROBLEM I HAVE REPORTED ABOUT THE CAR SPUTTERING LOOSING POWER AND EVEN STALLING ONCE ITS ON 1/4 TANK. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR CHARGING THE BATTERY. I REPLACE THE MUTLI FUSE, AND THE ALTERNATOR. ITS STILL NOT CHARGING. I HAD THE OLD ALTERNATOR TESTED AND IT WORKS. AF...

Aug 14, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 112,000 mi

BESIDES THE PROBLEM I HAVE REPORTED ABOUT THE CAR SPUTTERING LOOSING POWER AND EVEN STALLING ONCE ITS ON 1/4 TANK. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR CHARGING THE BATTERY. I REPLACE THE MUTLI FUSE, AND THE ALTERNATOR. ITS STILL NOT CHARGING. I HAD THE OLD ALTERNATOR TESTED AND IT WORKS. AF...

Aug 14, 2018 Electrical System 112,000 mi

BESIDES THE PROBLEM I HAVE REPORTED ABOUT THE CAR SPUTTERING LOOSING POWER AND EVEN STALLING ONCE ITS ON 1/4 TANK. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR CHARGING THE BATTERY. I REPLACE THE MUTLI FUSE, AND THE ALTERNATOR. ITS STILL NOT CHARGING. I HAD THE OLD ALTERNATOR TESTED AND IT WORKS. AF...

Aug 14, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 112,000 mi

BESIDES THE PROBLEM I HAVE REPORTED ABOUT THE CAR SPUTTERING LOOSING POWER AND EVEN STALLING ONCE ITS ON 1/4 TANK. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR CHARGING THE BATTERY. I REPLACE THE MUTLI FUSE, AND THE ALTERNATOR. ITS STILL NOT CHARGING. I HAD THE OLD ALTERNATOR TESTED AND IT WORKS. AF...

Aug 9, 2018 Electrical System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. STONE MOUNTAIN VOLKSWAGEN (3500 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY, SNELLVILLE, GA 30078, (678) 367-4286) AND THE MANUFACTURE...

Aug 9, 2018 Electrical System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. STONE MOUNTAIN VOLKSWAGEN (3500 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY, SNELLVILLE, GA 30078, (678) 367-4286) AND THE MANUFACTURE...

Aug 2, 2018 Unknown Or Other 182,000 mi

HORN DOESN'T WORK AND THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHT. A VEHICLE DECIDED TO DO A U-TURN IN FRONT OF ME WITH NO WARNING. HIT THE HORN TO FIND IT NOT FUNCTIONING. THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHT TO INDICATE THERE IS AN ISSUE. THE PART THAT FAILED IS ALSO TIED TO THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE PART THAT FAILED IS THE...

Aug 2, 2018 Unknown Or Other 182,000 mi

HORN DOESN'T WORK AND THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHT. A VEHICLE DECIDED TO DO A U-TURN IN FRONT OF ME WITH NO WARNING. HIT THE HORN TO FIND IT NOT FUNCTIONING. THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHT TO INDICATE THERE IS AN ISSUE. THE PART THAT FAILED IS ALSO TIED TO THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE PART THAT FAILED IS THE...

Aug 1, 2018 Electrical System 101,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS FROM PARK TO ANY OTHER GEAR AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON,, THE LIGHTS PROJECTING WHICH GEAR THE CAR IS CURRENTLY IN DO NOT LIGHT UP, AND A WRENCH APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD, BUT THE INDICATOR ON THE DASHBOARD IS ALSO GONE

Aug 1, 2018 Electrical System 101,000 mi

WHEN SHIFTING GEARS FROM PARK TO ANY OTHER GEAR AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON,, THE LIGHTS PROJECTING WHICH GEAR THE CAR IS CURRENTLY IN DO NOT LIGHT UP, AND A WRENCH APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD, BUT THE INDICATOR ON THE DASHBOARD IS ALSO GONE

Jul 17, 2018 Electrical System 106,036 mi

MULTIPLE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, INCLUDING TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE, WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. DETERMINED THAT 30 AMP FUSE #F16 HAD FAILED AND THERE APPEARED TO BE HEAT DAMAGE TO THE FUSE BOX AT THE LOCATION OF THIS FUSE.

Jul 17, 2018 Electrical System 106,036 mi

MULTIPLE LIGHTS NOT WORKING, INCLUDING TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE, WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. DETERMINED THAT 30 AMP FUSE #F16 HAD FAILED AND THERE APPEARED TO BE HEAT DAMAGE TO THE FUSE BOX AT THE LOCATION OF THIS FUSE.

Jul 11, 2018 Electrical System 44,000 mi

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

Jul 11, 2018 Steering 44,000 mi

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

Jul 11, 2018 Electrical System 44,000 mi

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

Jul 11, 2018 Steering 44,000 mi

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

Jul 8, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.

Jul 8, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.

Jul 5, 2018 Service Brakes 92,814 mi

THE REAR DRUM BRAKES FAILED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION CAUSING LOSS OF BREAK PRESSURE WHICH ON ONE OCCASION ALMOST RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. BOTH TIMES THE REAR DRUM BREAK FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED BY A VOLKSWAGEN CERTIFIED MECHANIC. ON ONE OCCASION BOTH REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS WERE COMPLETELY REPLA...

Jul 5, 2018 Service Brakes 92,814 mi

THE REAR DRUM BRAKES FAILED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION CAUSING LOSS OF BREAK PRESSURE WHICH ON ONE OCCASION ALMOST RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. BOTH TIMES THE REAR DRUM BREAK FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED BY A VOLKSWAGEN CERTIFIED MECHANIC. ON ONE OCCASION BOTH REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS WERE COMPLETELY REPLA...

Jun 21, 2018 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER SEATING FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR, IT TAKES AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF CRANKING BEFORE THE ENGINE FIRES. 10 PLUS SECONDS. ONE ITS RUNNING IT USUALLY DRIVES WITHOUT ISSUES UNTIL YOU GET TO 5/16-1/4 TANK. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IT STARTS TO LOOSE POWER. THE ...

Jun 21, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER SEATING FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR, IT TAKES AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF CRANKING BEFORE THE ENGINE FIRES. 10 PLUS SECONDS. ONE ITS RUNNING IT USUALLY DRIVES WITHOUT ISSUES UNTIL YOU GET TO 5/16-1/4 TANK. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IT STARTS TO LOOSE POWER. THE ...

Jun 21, 2018 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER SEATING FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR, IT TAKES AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF CRANKING BEFORE THE ENGINE FIRES. 10 PLUS SECONDS. ONE ITS RUNNING IT USUALLY DRIVES WITHOUT ISSUES UNTIL YOU GET TO 5/16-1/4 TANK. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IT STARTS TO LOOSE POWER. THE ...

Jun 21, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER SEATING FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR, IT TAKES AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF CRANKING BEFORE THE ENGINE FIRES. 10 PLUS SECONDS. ONE ITS RUNNING IT USUALLY DRIVES WITHOUT ISSUES UNTIL YOU GET TO 5/16-1/4 TANK. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IT STARTS TO LOOSE POWER. THE ...

Jun 14, 2018 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. GUNTER VOLKSWAGEN IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33317 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Jun 14, 2018 Traction Control System 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. GUNTER VOLKSWAGEN IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33317 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Jun 14, 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. GUNTER VOLKSWAGEN IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33317 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Jun 14, 2018 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. GUNTER VOLKSWAGEN IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33317 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Jun 14, 2018 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. GUNTER VOLKSWAGEN IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33317 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Jun 14, 2018 Traction Control System 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. GUNTER VOLKSWAGEN IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33317 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Jun 14, 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. GUNTER VOLKSWAGEN IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33317 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Jun 14, 2018 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. GUNTER VOLKSWAGEN IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33317 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

May 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2011 JETTA IS REGULARLY BECOMING STUCK AND I CANNOT TURN OFF MY VEHICLE. I SPENT OVER AN HOUR ON SATURDAY EVENING WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY TRYING TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY TO NO AVAIL. I HAD TO REMOVE THE FUEL PUMP FUSE ALONG WITH UNPLUGGING THE BATTERY. ...

May 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2011 JETTA IS REGULARLY BECOMING STUCK AND I CANNOT TURN OFF MY VEHICLE. I SPENT OVER AN HOUR ON SATURDAY EVENING WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY TRYING TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY TO NO AVAIL. I HAD TO REMOVE THE FUEL PUMP FUSE ALONG WITH UNPLUGGING THE BATTERY. ...

May 4, 2018 Unknown Or Other 88,744 mi

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER ABRUPTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT ALL DUE TO THIS FAILURE. THEY KEY WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. IT WORKED ONE MOMENT AND IMMEDIATELY STOPPEDF WORKING. STRANDED AND HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. TOW COMPANY HAD TO DISASSEMBLE SHIFTER TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL...

May 4, 2018 Unknown Or Other 88,744 mi

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER ABRUPTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT ALL DUE TO THIS FAILURE. THEY KEY WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. IT WORKED ONE MOMENT AND IMMEDIATELY STOPPEDF WORKING. STRANDED AND HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. TOW COMPANY HAD TO DISASSEMBLE SHIFTER TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL...

Apr 25, 2018 Visibility/wiper 89,368 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY WINDSHEILD WIPERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. ONLY TOP SPEED WORKS. SPEED 1 AND 2 DO NOT WORK, ONLY 3.

Apr 25, 2018 Visibility/wiper 89,368 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY WINDSHEILD WIPERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. ONLY TOP SPEED WORKS. SPEED 1 AND 2 DO NOT WORK, ONLY 3.

Apr 23, 2018 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. IN VERY COLD WEATHER, THEY WILL OFTEN TAKE 3-5 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING ONCE TURNED ON. IN COOL TEMPERATURES THEY WILL OFTEN RUN AT A VERY SLOW PACE. CHANGING WIPER BLADES HAS NO EFFECT/IMPACT. THIS IS A WIPER ARM AND/OR WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY ISSUE...

Apr 23, 2018 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. IN VERY COLD WEATHER, THEY WILL OFTEN TAKE 3-5 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING ONCE TURNED ON. IN COOL TEMPERATURES THEY WILL OFTEN RUN AT A VERY SLOW PACE. CHANGING WIPER BLADES HAS NO EFFECT/IMPACT. THIS IS A WIPER ARM AND/OR WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY ISSUE...

Mar 16, 2018 Electrical System 156,000 mi

DEFECTIVE LIGHT SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT LOW BEAMS AND HIGH BEAMS. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NO LONGER WORK, LOW BEAMS ARE SO DIM THEY ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE.

Mar 16, 2018 Visibility/wiper 156,000 mi

DEFECTIVE LIGHT SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT LOW BEAMS AND HIGH BEAMS. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NO LONGER WORK, LOW BEAMS ARE SO DIM THEY ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE.

Mar 16, 2018 Electrical System 156,000 mi

DEFECTIVE LIGHT SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT LOW BEAMS AND HIGH BEAMS. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NO LONGER WORK, LOW BEAMS ARE SO DIM THEY ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE.

Mar 16, 2018 Visibility/wiper 156,000 mi

DEFECTIVE LIGHT SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT LOW BEAMS AND HIGH BEAMS. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NO LONGER WORK, LOW BEAMS ARE SO DIM THEY ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE.

Feb 23, 2018 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE PARKED, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN PRESSED. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS INADVERTENTLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. LEITH VOLKSWAGEN OF RALEIGH (4005 CAPITAL HILLS DRIVE RALEIGH, NC 27616, (833) 827-4410) WAS C...

Feb 23, 2018 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE PARKED, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN PRESSED. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS INADVERTENTLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. LEITH VOLKSWAGEN OF RALEIGH (4005 CAPITAL HILLS DRIVE RALEIGH, NC 27616, (833) 827-4410) WAS C...

Feb 23, 2018 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE PARKED, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN PRESSED. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS INADVERTENTLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. LEITH VOLKSWAGEN OF RALEIGH (4005 CAPITAL HILLS DRIVE RALEIGH, NC 27616, (833) 827-4410) WAS C...

Feb 23, 2018 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE PARKED, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN PRESSED. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS INADVERTENTLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. LEITH VOLKSWAGEN OF RALEIGH (4005 CAPITAL HILLS DRIVE RALEIGH, NC 27616, (833) 827-4410) WAS C...

Feb 23, 2018 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE PARKED, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN PRESSED. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS INADVERTENTLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. LEITH VOLKSWAGEN OF RALEIGH (4005 CAPITAL HILLS DRIVE RALEIGH, NC 27616, (833) 827-4410) WAS C...

Feb 23, 2018 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE PARKED, THE HORN FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN PRESSED. ALSO, THE HEADLIGHTS INADVERTENTLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. LEITH VOLKSWAGEN OF RALEIGH (4005 CAPITAL HILLS DRIVE RALEIGH, NC 27616, (833) 827-4410) WAS C...

Feb 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 117,000 mi

I CAN'T GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND I CAN TURN THE CAR OFF.

Feb 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 117,000 mi

I CAN'T GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND I CAN TURN THE CAR OFF.

Feb 2, 2018 Air Bags 98,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR IS NO LONGER EFFECTIVE. THIS MEANS THAT IF I WAS TO GET INTO A COLLISION, THE CAR WOULD NOT SENSE THERE IS A PASSENGER AND THE AIRBAGS ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THIS SENSOR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, AND THERE IS AN AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE DASH.

Feb 2, 2018 Air Bags 98,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR IS NO LONGER EFFECTIVE. THIS MEANS THAT IF I WAS TO GET INTO A COLLISION, THE CAR WOULD NOT SENSE THERE IS A PASSENGER AND THE AIRBAGS ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THIS SENSOR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, AND THERE IS AN AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE DASH.

Feb 1, 2018 Electrical System 95,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HORN WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO A FUEL STATION, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, RESTARTED IT, BUT THE HORN WAS STILL NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER I...

Feb 1, 2018 Electrical System 95,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HORN WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO A FUEL STATION, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, RESTARTED IT, BUT THE HORN WAS STILL NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER I...

Jan 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE VEHICLE'S HORN STARTED WEAKENING OUT AND IT STOPPED WORKING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT OTHER PEOPLE WHO OWNED AN MK6 (2011-2015) JETTA HAD THE SAME ISSUE ACROSS THE NATION. PLEASE ENFORCE THE VW TO OPEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.

Jan 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE VEHICLE'S HORN STARTED WEAKENING OUT AND IT STOPPED WORKING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT OTHER PEOPLE WHO OWNED AN MK6 (2011-2015) JETTA HAD THE SAME ISSUE ACROSS THE NATION. PLEASE ENFORCE THE VW TO OPEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.

Jan 10, 2018 Visibility/wiper 60,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT FUNCTIONING WHEN VEHICLE IS IN 18 DEGREE AND BELOW TEMPERATURES FOR A FEW HOURS. WIPERS WORK FINE ONCE VEHICLE IS HEATED UP IN GARAGE OR OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES RISE ABOVE 18 DEGREES. REPLACEMENT WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY WAS DIAGNOSED AND REQUIRED TO CORRECT MALFUNCTION. WOULD LIKE VW...

Jan 10, 2018 Visibility/wiper 60,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT FUNCTIONING WHEN VEHICLE IS IN 18 DEGREE AND BELOW TEMPERATURES FOR A FEW HOURS. WIPERS WORK FINE ONCE VEHICLE IS HEATED UP IN GARAGE OR OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES RISE ABOVE 18 DEGREES. REPLACEMENT WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY WAS DIAGNOSED AND REQUIRED TO CORRECT MALFUNCTION. WOULD LIKE VW...

Dec 29, 2017 Visibility/wiper 109,000 mi

IF THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GOES BELOW APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THE WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED, OR DURING OPERATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND FROM INDICATIONS ON THE INTERNET, IS A KNOWN SAFETY PROBLEM.

Dec 29, 2017 Visibility/wiper 109,000 mi

IF THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GOES BELOW APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THE WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED, OR DURING OPERATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND FROM INDICATIONS ON THE INTERNET, IS A KNOWN SAFETY PROBLEM.

Nov 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TURNED ON VEHICLE, WENT TO TURN ON THE STEREO, AND ONCE I HIT THE 'POWER' BUTTON, IT TURNED ON AND THEN THE SCREEN WENT BLACK, RESULTING IN THE COMPLETE LOSS OF THE HEAD UNIT, RADIO, BLUE TOOTH, AND CLOCK. FUSES WERE CHECKED IN BOTH THE FUSE BOX AND THE STEREO ITSELF, AND NO FUSES WERE BLOWN.

Nov 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TURNED ON VEHICLE, WENT TO TURN ON THE STEREO, AND ONCE I HIT THE 'POWER' BUTTON, IT TURNED ON AND THEN THE SCREEN WENT BLACK, RESULTING IN THE COMPLETE LOSS OF THE HEAD UNIT, RADIO, BLUE TOOTH, AND CLOCK. FUSES WERE CHECKED IN BOTH THE FUSE BOX AND THE STEREO ITSELF, AND NO FUSES WERE BLOWN.

Nov 14, 2017 Unknown Or Other

HORN DOES NOT WORK & THE AC DOESN'T BLOW COLD RIGHT AWAY

Nov 14, 2017 Unknown Or Other

HORN DOES NOT WORK & THE AC DOESN'T BLOW COLD RIGHT AWAY

Nov 7, 2017 Engine 102,000 mi

CRANK CASE IS NOT ON RECALL SO IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE COST IS 4200.00. AT WHAT POINT WILL IT GO ON RECALL. WITHOUT THE REPAIR THE CAR IS DEAD IN THE WATER. WARRANTY COMPANY WILL NOT PAY FOR ANYTHING THAT'S ON A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. ALSO CALLED VW VERIFIED IS ON THE TECHNIC...

Nov 7, 2017 Power Train 102,000 mi

CRANK CASE IS NOT ON RECALL SO IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE COST IS 4200.00. AT WHAT POINT WILL IT GO ON RECALL. WITHOUT THE REPAIR THE CAR IS DEAD IN THE WATER. WARRANTY COMPANY WILL NOT PAY FOR ANYTHING THAT'S ON A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. ALSO CALLED VW VERIFIED IS ON THE TECHNIC...

Nov 7, 2017 Engine 102,000 mi

CRANK CASE IS NOT ON RECALL SO IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE COST IS 4200.00. AT WHAT POINT WILL IT GO ON RECALL. WITHOUT THE REPAIR THE CAR IS DEAD IN THE WATER. WARRANTY COMPANY WILL NOT PAY FOR ANYTHING THAT'S ON A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. ALSO CALLED VW VERIFIED IS ON THE TECHNIC...

Nov 7, 2017 Power Train 102,000 mi

CRANK CASE IS NOT ON RECALL SO IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE COST IS 4200.00. AT WHAT POINT WILL IT GO ON RECALL. WITHOUT THE REPAIR THE CAR IS DEAD IN THE WATER. WARRANTY COMPANY WILL NOT PAY FOR ANYTHING THAT'S ON A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. ALSO CALLED VW VERIFIED IS ON THE TECHNIC...

Oct 31, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS AND HAS BEING DOING SO FOR OVER A YEAR HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ATTEMPTING TO FIX THE PROBLEM SINCE 08/30/2017 AND CURRENTLY HAS THE CAR WHILE I AM CARLESS. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO CORPORATE AND THE MANUFACTURE AND T...

Oct 31, 2017 Unknown Or Other

THE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS AND HAS BEING DOING SO FOR OVER A YEAR HAS BEEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ATTEMPTING TO FIX THE PROBLEM SINCE 08/30/2017 AND CURRENTLY HAS THE CAR WHILE I AM CARLESS. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO CORPORATE AND THE MANUFACTURE AND T...

Oct 30, 2017 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION ON OR OFF.

Oct 30, 2017 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION ON OR OFF.

Oct 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other 81,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.

Oct 16, 2017 Unknown Or Other 81,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.

Oct 9, 2017 Air Bags 65,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT ON, VW MECHANIC DIAGNOSED STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING FAILURE, AND INDICATED THE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE ON THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE LIGHT APPEARED AND THE PROBLEM PERSIST, V...

Oct 9, 2017 Air Bags 65,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT ON, VW MECHANIC DIAGNOSED STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING FAILURE, AND INDICATED THE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE ON THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE LIGHT APPEARED AND THE PROBLEM PERSIST, V...

Sep 28, 2017 Service Brakes 90,889 mi

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY SINCE PURCHASE, COMMONLY WHEN EXITING A FREEWAY TO A STOP OR DURING RUSH HOUR(STOP/GO)TRAFFIC. BEFORE STALLING, VEHICLE WILL JERK, ROUGH IDLE, AND DELAY ACCELERATION. STALLING MAY OCCUR AT A STOP AFTER HIGH SPEED, HOWEVER STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURRED DURING DRIVING AFTE...

Sep 28, 2017 Engine 90,889 mi

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY SINCE PURCHASE, COMMONLY WHEN EXITING A FREEWAY TO A STOP OR DURING RUSH HOUR(STOP/GO)TRAFFIC. BEFORE STALLING, VEHICLE WILL JERK, ROUGH IDLE, AND DELAY ACCELERATION. STALLING MAY OCCUR AT A STOP AFTER HIGH SPEED, HOWEVER STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURRED DURING DRIVING AFTE...

Sep 28, 2017 Steering 90,889 mi

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY SINCE PURCHASE, COMMONLY WHEN EXITING A FREEWAY TO A STOP OR DURING RUSH HOUR(STOP/GO)TRAFFIC. BEFORE STALLING, VEHICLE WILL JERK, ROUGH IDLE, AND DELAY ACCELERATION. STALLING MAY OCCUR AT A STOP AFTER HIGH SPEED, HOWEVER STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURRED DURING DRIVING AFTE...

Sep 28, 2017 Service Brakes 90,889 mi

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY SINCE PURCHASE, COMMONLY WHEN EXITING A FREEWAY TO A STOP OR DURING RUSH HOUR(STOP/GO)TRAFFIC. BEFORE STALLING, VEHICLE WILL JERK, ROUGH IDLE, AND DELAY ACCELERATION. STALLING MAY OCCUR AT A STOP AFTER HIGH SPEED, HOWEVER STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURRED DURING DRIVING AFTE...

Sep 28, 2017 Engine 90,889 mi

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY SINCE PURCHASE, COMMONLY WHEN EXITING A FREEWAY TO A STOP OR DURING RUSH HOUR(STOP/GO)TRAFFIC. BEFORE STALLING, VEHICLE WILL JERK, ROUGH IDLE, AND DELAY ACCELERATION. STALLING MAY OCCUR AT A STOP AFTER HIGH SPEED, HOWEVER STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURRED DURING DRIVING AFTE...

Sep 28, 2017 Steering 90,889 mi

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY SINCE PURCHASE, COMMONLY WHEN EXITING A FREEWAY TO A STOP OR DURING RUSH HOUR(STOP/GO)TRAFFIC. BEFORE STALLING, VEHICLE WILL JERK, ROUGH IDLE, AND DELAY ACCELERATION. STALLING MAY OCCUR AT A STOP AFTER HIGH SPEED, HOWEVER STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURRED DURING DRIVING AFTE...

Sep 26, 2017 Structure

TWO EXISTING RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEM UPDATED AS COMPLETE IN THE SYSTEM. THEY ARE: NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION> 11E036 RECALL DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 26G9 AND NHTSA REC...

Sep 26, 2017 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

WITHIN THREE TO FOUR DAYS I'VE HAD TWO DOOR WINDOWS BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING. NOTHING HIT THE WINDOWS. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE OTHER TIME I WAS DRIVING ONTO THE INTERSTATE RAMP GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES/HOUR. THIS IS BAFFLING!

Sep 26, 2017 Unknown Or Other 87,000 mi

HORN NOT WORKING CAN NOT FIND FUSE DIAGRAM ANYWHERE TO FIX.I DO BELIVE THAT THIS IS A SAFTEY MATTER.DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO TAKE TO VW DEALER.I'AM FAMILIAR IN CHANGING FUSES AND MECHANICHLY INCLINED.SO WHY WOULD I NEED TO TAKE IT TO DEALER.I SHOULD BE ABLE RECIEVE A FUSE DIAGRAM FOR MY VEHICICLE ID#

Sep 26, 2017 Structure

TWO EXISTING RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEM UPDATED AS COMPLETE IN THE SYSTEM. THEY ARE: NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS NEW WINDOW TAKES AWAY FROM VIN LOOKUP SECTION> 11E036 RECALL DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 26G9 AND NHTSA REC...

Sep 26, 2017 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

WITHIN THREE TO FOUR DAYS I'VE HAD TWO DOOR WINDOWS BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING. NOTHING HIT THE WINDOWS. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE OTHER TIME I WAS DRIVING ONTO THE INTERSTATE RAMP GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES/HOUR. THIS IS BAFFLING!

Sep 26, 2017 Unknown Or Other 87,000 mi

HORN NOT WORKING CAN NOT FIND FUSE DIAGRAM ANYWHERE TO FIX.I DO BELIVE THAT THIS IS A SAFTEY MATTER.DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO TAKE TO VW DEALER.I'AM FAMILIAR IN CHANGING FUSES AND MECHANICHLY INCLINED.SO WHY WOULD I NEED TO TAKE IT TO DEALER.I SHOULD BE ABLE RECIEVE A FUSE DIAGRAM FOR MY VEHICICLE ID#

Sep 20, 2017 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO START THE ENGINE. AFTER WIGGLING THE KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH,THE KEY WOULD TURN AND THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE HAGGER...

Sep 20, 2017 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO START THE ENGINE. AFTER WIGGLING THE KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH,THE KEY WOULD TURN AND THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE HAGGER...

Sep 13, 2017 Electrical System

NHTSA CAMPAIGN #11V196000 MY FUSES BLOW, MY DRIVER WINDOW ROLLS DOWN, BUT INTERMITTENTLY WON'T ROLL UP. MY ENGINE CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON, WHILE IN MOTION AND STOPPED. HAPPENS WHEN SLOWING DOWN, EXITING OFF THE FREEWAY AND COMING TO A STOP IN TOWN. MY EPC, CHECK ENGINE , AND LIGHT SENSORS ...

Sep 13, 2017 Engine

NHTSA CAMPAIGN #11V196000 MY FUSES BLOW, MY DRIVER WINDOW ROLLS DOWN, BUT INTERMITTENTLY WON'T ROLL UP. MY ENGINE CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON, WHILE IN MOTION AND STOPPED. HAPPENS WHEN SLOWING DOWN, EXITING OFF THE FREEWAY AND COMING TO A STOP IN TOWN. MY EPC, CHECK ENGINE , AND LIGHT SENSORS ...

Sep 13, 2017 Electrical System

NHTSA CAMPAIGN #11V196000 MY FUSES BLOW, MY DRIVER WINDOW ROLLS DOWN, BUT INTERMITTENTLY WON'T ROLL UP. MY ENGINE CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON, WHILE IN MOTION AND STOPPED. HAPPENS WHEN SLOWING DOWN, EXITING OFF THE FREEWAY AND COMING TO A STOP IN TOWN. MY EPC, CHECK ENGINE , AND LIGHT SENSORS ...

Sep 13, 2017 Engine

NHTSA CAMPAIGN #11V196000 MY FUSES BLOW, MY DRIVER WINDOW ROLLS DOWN, BUT INTERMITTENTLY WON'T ROLL UP. MY ENGINE CUTS OUT FOR NO REASON, WHILE IN MOTION AND STOPPED. HAPPENS WHEN SLOWING DOWN, EXITING OFF THE FREEWAY AND COMING TO A STOP IN TOWN. MY EPC, CHECK ENGINE , AND LIGHT SENSORS ...

Sep 3, 2017 Electrical System 83,000 mi

FOR ABOUT A WEEK IT HAS BEEN GETTING HARDER TO TURN ON AND OFF MY CAR, DUE TO THE KEY NOT WANTING TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. TODAY, I WENT TO PARK IN A SHOPPING AREA AND I COULDN'T TURN THE KEY AT ALL TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND LEFT THEM A MESSAGE AND TOLD THEM I'M ON MY WAY R...

Sep 3, 2017 Electrical System 83,000 mi

FOR ABOUT A WEEK IT HAS BEEN GETTING HARDER TO TURN ON AND OFF MY CAR, DUE TO THE KEY NOT WANTING TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. TODAY, I WENT TO PARK IN A SHOPPING AREA AND I COULDN'T TURN THE KEY AT ALL TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND LEFT THEM A MESSAGE AND TOLD THEM I'M ON MY WAY R...

Sep 1, 2017 Electrical System 94,000 mi

HORN DOES NOT PROPERLY OPERATE. ONLY WORKS ON OCCASION. THIS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE THAT VW DOES NOT FEAL THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR.

Sep 1, 2017 Electrical System 94,000 mi

HORN DOES NOT PROPERLY OPERATE. ONLY WORKS ON OCCASION. THIS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE THAT VW DOES NOT FEAL THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR.

Aug 30, 2017 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE; THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM BEING ABLE TO BE TURNED OFF. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE CLOSE TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY HAD TO PULL OFF A RELAY FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON REPLACING THE RELAY, I WAS ABLE TO START ...

Aug 30, 2017 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE; THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM BEING ABLE TO BE TURNED OFF. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE CLOSE TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY HAD TO PULL OFF A RELAY FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON REPLACING THE RELAY, I WAS ABLE TO START ...

Aug 29, 2017 Electrical System 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WRAY AUTOMOTIVE VOLKSWAGEN (LOCATED AT 655 BROAD RIVER RD, COLUM...

Aug 29, 2017 Electrical System 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WRAY AUTOMOTIVE VOLKSWAGEN (LOCATED AT 655 BROAD RIVER RD, COLUM...

Aug 14, 2017 Electrical System 62,000 mi

ONCE THE CAR IS STARTED AND ENGINE IS RUNNING, IT HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND STOP THE ENGINE. ON SATURDAY IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WHEN WE WISHED TO PARK THE VEHICLE. WE HAD TO STALL THE ENGINE TO MAKE IT STOP RUNNING. THERE ARE MULT...

Aug 14, 2017 Electrical System 62,000 mi

ONCE THE CAR IS STARTED AND ENGINE IS RUNNING, IT HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND STOP THE ENGINE. ON SATURDAY IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WHEN WE WISHED TO PARK THE VEHICLE. WE HAD TO STALL THE ENGINE TO MAKE IT STOP RUNNING. THERE ARE MULT...

Aug 13, 2017 Engine 80,000 mi

ENGINE/CAR AT LOW SPEEDS BEGINS SHAKING AND REVS LIGHTS FLICKER CAR WILL EVEN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVE HUGE SAFETY CONCERN! DEALER AND MECHANICS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE THE PROBLEM OUT. REPLACED CRANKSHAFT AND TIMING VALVES ALONG WITH OIL AND FLUIDS NEW AND RESET CAR COMPUTER. STILL NOT ...

Aug 13, 2017 Engine 80,000 mi

ENGINE/CAR AT LOW SPEEDS BEGINS SHAKING AND REVS LIGHTS FLICKER CAR WILL EVEN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVE HUGE SAFETY CONCERN! DEALER AND MECHANICS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE THE PROBLEM OUT. REPLACED CRANKSHAFT AND TIMING VALVES ALONG WITH OIL AND FLUIDS NEW AND RESET CAR COMPUTER. STILL NOT ...

Aug 10, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 84,000 mi

PURCHASED 2011 VW JETTA CAR RECENTLY FOR MY DAUGHTER. IT DROVE OK FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT THEN LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. FIRST THE RADIO TURNED OFF, THEN SEVERAL LIGHTS TURNED ON ON THE DASH AND THE STEERING BECAME HARD. FINALLY THE CAR TURNED OFF. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. AFTER THIS, IT WO...

Aug 10, 2017 Electrical System 84,000 mi

PURCHASED 2011 VW JETTA CAR RECENTLY FOR MY DAUGHTER. IT DROVE OK FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT THEN LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. FIRST THE RADIO TURNED OFF, THEN SEVERAL LIGHTS TURNED ON ON THE DASH AND THE STEERING BECAME HARD. FINALLY THE CAR TURNED OFF. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. AFTER THIS, IT WO...

Aug 10, 2017 Exterior Lighting 84,000 mi

PURCHASED 2011 VW JETTA CAR RECENTLY FOR MY DAUGHTER. IT DROVE OK FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT THEN LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. FIRST THE RADIO TURNED OFF, THEN SEVERAL LIGHTS TURNED ON ON THE DASH AND THE STEERING BECAME HARD. FINALLY THE CAR TURNED OFF. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. AFTER THIS, IT WO...

Aug 10, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 84,000 mi

PURCHASED 2011 VW JETTA CAR RECENTLY FOR MY DAUGHTER. IT DROVE OK FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT THEN LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. FIRST THE RADIO TURNED OFF, THEN SEVERAL LIGHTS TURNED ON ON THE DASH AND THE STEERING BECAME HARD. FINALLY THE CAR TURNED OFF. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. AFTER THIS, IT WO...

Aug 10, 2017 Electrical System 84,000 mi

PURCHASED 2011 VW JETTA CAR RECENTLY FOR MY DAUGHTER. IT DROVE OK FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT THEN LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. FIRST THE RADIO TURNED OFF, THEN SEVERAL LIGHTS TURNED ON ON THE DASH AND THE STEERING BECAME HARD. FINALLY THE CAR TURNED OFF. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. AFTER THIS, IT WO...

Aug 10, 2017 Exterior Lighting 84,000 mi

PURCHASED 2011 VW JETTA CAR RECENTLY FOR MY DAUGHTER. IT DROVE OK FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT THEN LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. FIRST THE RADIO TURNED OFF, THEN SEVERAL LIGHTS TURNED ON ON THE DASH AND THE STEERING BECAME HARD. FINALLY THE CAR TURNED OFF. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. AFTER THIS, IT WO...

Jul 27, 2017 Engine 40,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF 4 OR 5 TIMES THEN IS PERFECTLY FINE THE REST OF THE TRIP. IT HAPPENS IN COLD AND HOT WEATHER. WHEN THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON, IT'S ALWAYS WHEN I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO COME TO A STOP. ONCE I START MOVING AGAIN, THE LIGHT G...

Jul 27, 2017 Engine 40,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF 4 OR 5 TIMES THEN IS PERFECTLY FINE THE REST OF THE TRIP. IT HAPPENS IN COLD AND HOT WEATHER. WHEN THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON, IT'S ALWAYS WHEN I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO COME TO A STOP. ONCE I START MOVING AGAIN, THE LIGHT G...

Jul 20, 2017 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. KEY WONT TURN IN IGNITION ON OR OFF IN CAR WAS IN PARK

Jul 20, 2017 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. KEY WONT TURN IN IGNITION ON OR OFF IN CAR WAS IN PARK

Jul 18, 2017 Engine 28,000 mi

I CANNOT TURN THE KEY OFF AND REMOVE IT OR LOCK MY CAR THE ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING

Jul 18, 2017 Power Train 28,000 mi

I CANNOT TURN THE KEY OFF AND REMOVE IT OR LOCK MY CAR THE ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING

Jul 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 28,000 mi

I CANNOT TURN THE KEY OFF AND REMOVE IT OR LOCK MY CAR THE ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING

Jul 18, 2017 Engine 28,000 mi

I CANNOT TURN THE KEY OFF AND REMOVE IT OR LOCK MY CAR THE ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING

Jul 18, 2017 Power Train 28,000 mi

I CANNOT TURN THE KEY OFF AND REMOVE IT OR LOCK MY CAR THE ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING

Jul 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 28,000 mi

I CANNOT TURN THE KEY OFF AND REMOVE IT OR LOCK MY CAR THE ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING

Jul 11, 2017 Engine 105,800 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE, THE CAR ACTS AS IF ITS GOING TO RUN OUT OF GAS. THE CAR WILL START TO JERK AND IDLE VERY ROUGHLY IN WHICH A FEW TIMES IT HAS CUT OFF ON ME, ONCE TRYING TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY. HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY CERTIFIED VW DEALER WHERE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT, AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULTY N...

Jul 11, 2017 Power Train 105,800 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE, THE CAR ACTS AS IF ITS GOING TO RUN OUT OF GAS. THE CAR WILL START TO JERK AND IDLE VERY ROUGHLY IN WHICH A FEW TIMES IT HAS CUT OFF ON ME, ONCE TRYING TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY. HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY CERTIFIED VW DEALER WHERE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT, AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULTY N...

Jul 11, 2017 Engine 105,800 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE, THE CAR ACTS AS IF ITS GOING TO RUN OUT OF GAS. THE CAR WILL START TO JERK AND IDLE VERY ROUGHLY IN WHICH A FEW TIMES IT HAS CUT OFF ON ME, ONCE TRYING TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY. HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY CERTIFIED VW DEALER WHERE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT, AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULTY N...

Jul 11, 2017 Power Train 105,800 mi

AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE, THE CAR ACTS AS IF ITS GOING TO RUN OUT OF GAS. THE CAR WILL START TO JERK AND IDLE VERY ROUGHLY IN WHICH A FEW TIMES IT HAS CUT OFF ON ME, ONCE TRYING TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY. HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY CERTIFIED VW DEALER WHERE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT, AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULTY N...

Jun 19, 2017 Unknown Or Other

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. VEHICLE IS ALWAYS STATIONARY AND IN AND PARK. THIS IS HAPPENED MANY TIMES OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, AND IS NOW OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY.

Jun 19, 2017 Unknown Or Other

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. VEHICLE IS ALWAYS STATIONARY AND IN AND PARK. THIS IS HAPPENED MANY TIMES OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, AND IS NOW OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY.

Jun 2, 2017 Electrical System 100,000 mi

VEHICLE STATIONARY, IGNITION LOCKED/CYLINDER LOCK MALFUNCTION WHILE CAR ON, NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF. WHEEL LOCKED WHILE CAR ON. THIS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE.

Jun 2, 2017 Steering 100,000 mi

VEHICLE STATIONARY, IGNITION LOCKED/CYLINDER LOCK MALFUNCTION WHILE CAR ON, NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF. WHEEL LOCKED WHILE CAR ON. THIS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE.

Jun 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

VEHICLE STATIONARY, IGNITION LOCKED/CYLINDER LOCK MALFUNCTION WHILE CAR ON, NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF. WHEEL LOCKED WHILE CAR ON. THIS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE.

Jun 2, 2017 Electrical System 100,000 mi

VEHICLE STATIONARY, IGNITION LOCKED/CYLINDER LOCK MALFUNCTION WHILE CAR ON, NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF. WHEEL LOCKED WHILE CAR ON. THIS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE.

Jun 2, 2017 Steering 100,000 mi

VEHICLE STATIONARY, IGNITION LOCKED/CYLINDER LOCK MALFUNCTION WHILE CAR ON, NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF. WHEEL LOCKED WHILE CAR ON. THIS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE.

Jun 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

VEHICLE STATIONARY, IGNITION LOCKED/CYLINDER LOCK MALFUNCTION WHILE CAR ON, NOT ABLE TO TURN CAR OFF. WHEEL LOCKED WHILE CAR ON. THIS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE.

May 31, 2017 Unknown Or Other 42,500 mi

IT'S NOW THE 5TH TIME THAT THIS HAPPEN. THE KEY CAN'T TURN OFF THE CAR! I CAN TURN ON THE SWITCH WITHOUT PROBLEM, BUT WHEN IS TIME TO TURN OFF WILL TAKE AROUND 20 MINUTES TO ACHIEVE IT!

May 31, 2017 Unknown Or Other 42,500 mi

IT'S NOW THE 5TH TIME THAT THIS HAPPEN. THE KEY CAN'T TURN OFF THE CAR! I CAN TURN ON THE SWITCH WITHOUT PROBLEM, BUT WHEN IS TIME TO TURN OFF WILL TAKE AROUND 20 MINUTES TO ACHIEVE IT!

May 18, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO PROPERLY LOCK, AND THE DOOR SWUNG OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO TIE THE DOOR WITH ROPE TO PREVENT IT FROM OPENING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DI...

May 18, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO PROPERLY LOCK, AND THE DOOR SWUNG OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO TIE THE DOOR WITH ROPE TO PREVENT IT FROM OPENING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DI...

May 17, 2017 Structure 101,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). SUBJECT:2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA [XXX] NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS STANDARD NO. 206 DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS - PASSENGER CARS REQUEST FOR DOOR LATCH REPAIR REIMBURSEMENT THE FRONT RIGHT ...

May 17, 2017 Electrical System

MY VEHICLE IS KEYLESS ENTRY AND MOST OF THE TIME THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS FAULTY AND DOES NOT UNLOCK. THE MECHANISM THAT UNLOCKS THE DOOR ONLY UNLOCKS IF THE CAR IS PARKED ON A HILL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS ALL DOORS WHEN DRIVING AND IF I WERE IN AN ACCIDEN...

May 17, 2017 Structure 101,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). SUBJECT:2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA [XXX] NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS STANDARD NO. 206 DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS - PASSENGER CARS REQUEST FOR DOOR LATCH REPAIR REIMBURSEMENT THE FRONT RIGHT ...

May 17, 2017 Electrical System

MY VEHICLE IS KEYLESS ENTRY AND MOST OF THE TIME THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS FAULTY AND DOES NOT UNLOCK. THE MECHANISM THAT UNLOCKS THE DOOR ONLY UNLOCKS IF THE CAR IS PARKED ON A HILL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS ALL DOORS WHEN DRIVING AND IF I WERE IN AN ACCIDEN...

Apr 8, 2017 Service Brakes

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND MY BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP. I HAD TO KEEP PUMPING THE BRAKE UNTIL I GOT SLIGHT PRESSURE AND PULLED THE HAND BRAKE WHICH DIDN'T HELP. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE MASTER C...

Apr 8, 2017 Service Brakes

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND MY BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP. I HAD TO KEEP PUMPING THE BRAKE UNTIL I GOT SLIGHT PRESSURE AND PULLED THE HAND BRAKE WHICH DIDN'T HELP. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE MASTER C...

Mar 29, 2017 Air Bags 70,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON WITH THE CAR BEING IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT. THERE WAS RECALL FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR FOR MY CAR. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER DECIDED THAT MY PARTICULAR CAR WAS NOT TO BE INCLUDED FOR THE RECALL.

Mar 29, 2017 Air Bags 70,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON WITH THE CAR BEING IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT. THERE WAS RECALL FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR FOR MY CAR. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER DECIDED THAT MY PARTICULAR CAR WAS NOT TO BE INCLUDED FOR THE RECALL.

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH, SHOULDER, BACK, AND LEFT KNEE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ...

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH, SHOULDER, BACK, AND LEFT KNEE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ...

Mar 8, 2017 Service Brakes

ABS MODULE FAILED AFTER 31K MILES. HORN ALSO FAILED. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY MY MECHANIC. TOLD ME ABOUT THE RECALL ON 2009 AND 2010 JETTA'S FOR ABS MODULE. LIGHTS FOR ABS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AIR BAG AND TIRE PRESSURE ARE ALL ILLUMINATED. CAR HAS 31K MILES. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE ABS MODU...

Mar 8, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

ABS MODULE FAILED AFTER 31K MILES. HORN ALSO FAILED. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY MY MECHANIC. TOLD ME ABOUT THE RECALL ON 2009 AND 2010 JETTA'S FOR ABS MODULE. LIGHTS FOR ABS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AIR BAG AND TIRE PRESSURE ARE ALL ILLUMINATED. CAR HAS 31K MILES. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE ABS MODU...

Mar 8, 2017 Service Brakes

ABS MODULE FAILED AFTER 31K MILES. HORN ALSO FAILED. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY MY MECHANIC. TOLD ME ABOUT THE RECALL ON 2009 AND 2010 JETTA'S FOR ABS MODULE. LIGHTS FOR ABS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AIR BAG AND TIRE PRESSURE ARE ALL ILLUMINATED. CAR HAS 31K MILES. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE ABS MODU...

Mar 8, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

ABS MODULE FAILED AFTER 31K MILES. HORN ALSO FAILED. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY MY MECHANIC. TOLD ME ABOUT THE RECALL ON 2009 AND 2010 JETTA'S FOR ABS MODULE. LIGHTS FOR ABS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AIR BAG AND TIRE PRESSURE ARE ALL ILLUMINATED. CAR HAS 31K MILES. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE ABS MODU...

Mar 1, 2017 Electrical System 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING, THE HORN WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HORN ALARM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Mar 1, 2017 Electrical System 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING, THE HORN WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HORN ALARM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Mar 1, 2017 Electrical System 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING, THE HORN WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HORN ALARM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Mar 1, 2017 Electrical System 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING, THE HORN WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HORN ALARM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ...

Feb 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other 69,500 mi

UPON STARTING THE CAR ON FEB 8, 2017, THE RADIO/NAV SYSTEM/BLUETOOTH SYSTEM DID NOT WORK.

Feb 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other 69,500 mi

UPON STARTING THE CAR ON FEB 8, 2017, THE RADIO/NAV SYSTEM/BLUETOOTH SYSTEM DID NOT WORK.

Feb 3, 2017 Visibility/wiper 52,000 mi

WHEN PARKED OVERNIGHT WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TEENS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK THE NEXT MORNING. IF I WARM THE CAR UP FOR 20 MINUTES OR SO AND THEN LET IT SIT FOR ANOTHER HALF HOUR THEN THEY WILL USUALLY WORK. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR OR FIVE TIMES FROM 12/2016 - 2/2017. SEEMS WORSE IF ...

Feb 3, 2017 Visibility/wiper 52,000 mi

WHEN PARKED OVERNIGHT WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TEENS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT WORK THE NEXT MORNING. IF I WARM THE CAR UP FOR 20 MINUTES OR SO AND THEN LET IT SIT FOR ANOTHER HALF HOUR THEN THEY WILL USUALLY WORK. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR OR FIVE TIMES FROM 12/2016 - 2/2017. SEEMS WORSE IF ...

Jan 14, 2017 Visibility/wiper 52,798 mi

WHEN VEHICLE SUBJECTED TO COLD TEMPERATURES (BELOW FREEZING) THE WIPER MOTOR STOPS WORKING. WHEN VEHICLE PLACED IN WARM GARAGE WIPERS WORK AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST YEAR. WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED BY VW DEALERSHIP. NEW MOTOR IS A NEW PART NUMBER. IT APPEARS THE O...

Jan 14, 2017 Visibility/wiper 52,798 mi

WHEN VEHICLE SUBJECTED TO COLD TEMPERATURES (BELOW FREEZING) THE WIPER MOTOR STOPS WORKING. WHEN VEHICLE PLACED IN WARM GARAGE WIPERS WORK AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST YEAR. WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED BY VW DEALERSHIP. NEW MOTOR IS A NEW PART NUMBER. IT APPEARS THE O...

Dec 26, 2016 Visibility/wiper 60,000 mi

WHEN COLD, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WON'T WORK UNTIL IT WARMS UP ENOUGH. IF YOUR DRIVING AND IT GETS COLD, LIKE DURING SNOWSTORM, THEY QUIT WORKING. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND HAVE ENCOUNTERED MANY INSTANCES OF THIS. THE COST IS AROUND $500 TO $1000 FOR PARTS AND LABOR FOR..., MAYBE THE MOTOR, MAYBE THE ...

Dec 26, 2016 Visibility/wiper 60,000 mi

WHEN COLD, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WON'T WORK UNTIL IT WARMS UP ENOUGH. IF YOUR DRIVING AND IT GETS COLD, LIKE DURING SNOWSTORM, THEY QUIT WORKING. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND HAVE ENCOUNTERED MANY INSTANCES OF THIS. THE COST IS AROUND $500 TO $1000 FOR PARTS AND LABOR FOR..., MAYBE THE MOTOR, MAYBE THE ...

Dec 12, 2016 Engine 96,000 mi

CAR SHUDDERED AND LOST POWER TO ACCELERATE. EPC LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE FLASH - SAME AS LAST TIME.

Dec 12, 2016 Engine 74,740 mi

CAR SHUDDERED AND LOST POWER TO SPEED UP WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD TO EXIT AS FAST AS POSSIBLE. *TR

Dec 12, 2016 Engine 96,000 mi

CAR SHUDDERED AND LOST POWER TO ACCELERATE. EPC LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE FLASH - SAME AS LAST TIME.

Dec 12, 2016 Engine 74,740 mi

CAR SHUDDERED AND LOST POWER TO SPEED UP WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD TO EXIT AS FAST AS POSSIBLE. *TR

Dec 6, 2016 Power Train Crash 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT ROLLED BACK DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. A POLICE REPORT...

Dec 6, 2016 Air Bags Crash 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT ROLLED BACK DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. A POLICE REPORT...

Dec 6, 2016 Power Train Crash 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT ROLLED BACK DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. A POLICE REPORT...

Dec 6, 2016 Air Bags Crash 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT ROLLED BACK DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. A POLICE REPORT...

Nov 14, 2016 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

CAR STALLS WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING. FUEL SMELLS PERMEATE THE AIR AROUND VEHICLE AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF ATTEMPTED STARTING. VW DENIES IT IS A FUEL PUMP ISSUE. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN A SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH WITH NO FIX IN SIGHT. YET VW-AMERICA DENIES CLAIM UNDER LEMON LAW.

Nov 14, 2016 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

CAR STALLS WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING. FUEL SMELLS PERMEATE THE AIR AROUND VEHICLE AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF ATTEMPTED STARTING. VW DENIES IT IS A FUEL PUMP ISSUE. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN A SHOP FOR OVER A MONTH WITH NO FIX IN SIGHT. YET VW-AMERICA DENIES CLAIM UNDER LEMON LAW.

Oct 10, 2016 Electrical System 90,000 mi

MAP SENSORE (MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR) HAS REPEATEDLY WENT BAD EVEN A DAY AFTER CHANGING IT. I HAD REPLACED THE SENSOR IN FEBRUARY THEN AGAIN IN MARCH AND AGAIN IN MARCH A DAY OR 2 THEN AGAIN IN JULY AFTER JUST REPLACING IT. IT HAS NO HOSE LEAKS OR ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT THAT VOLKSWAGEN CO...

Oct 10, 2016 Electrical System 90,000 mi

MAP SENSORE (MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR) HAS REPEATEDLY WENT BAD EVEN A DAY AFTER CHANGING IT. I HAD REPLACED THE SENSOR IN FEBRUARY THEN AGAIN IN MARCH AND AGAIN IN MARCH A DAY OR 2 THEN AGAIN IN JULY AFTER JUST REPLACING IT. IT HAS NO HOSE LEAKS OR ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT THAT VOLKSWAGEN CO...

Oct 3, 2016 Engine Crash 50,000 mi

2011 VW JETTA TDI FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. AS CAR SLOWED DUE TO TRAFFIC, THE COIL (GLOW PLUG?) LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN CAR CAME TO COMPLETE STOP DUE TO TRAFFIC, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THERE WAS NO TIME FOR ME TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY DUE TO TRA...

Oct 3, 2016 Power Train Crash 50,000 mi

2011 VW JETTA TDI FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. AS CAR SLOWED DUE TO TRAFFIC, THE COIL (GLOW PLUG?) LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN CAR CAME TO COMPLETE STOP DUE TO TRAFFIC, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THERE WAS NO TIME FOR ME TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY DUE TO TRA...

Oct 3, 2016 Engine Crash 50,000 mi

2011 VW JETTA TDI FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. AS CAR SLOWED DUE TO TRAFFIC, THE COIL (GLOW PLUG?) LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN CAR CAME TO COMPLETE STOP DUE TO TRAFFIC, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THERE WAS NO TIME FOR ME TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY DUE TO TRA...

Oct 3, 2016 Power Train Crash 50,000 mi

2011 VW JETTA TDI FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. AS CAR SLOWED DUE TO TRAFFIC, THE COIL (GLOW PLUG?) LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN CAR CAME TO COMPLETE STOP DUE TO TRAFFIC, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STOPPED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THERE WAS NO TIME FOR ME TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY DUE TO TRA...

Sep 25, 2016 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

BOTH LOW BEAM LIGHTS WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. CHECKED ALL FUSES NONE BURNT. CHANGED THE BULBS STILL OUT.

Sep 25, 2016 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

BOTH LOW BEAM LIGHTS WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. CHECKED ALL FUSES NONE BURNT. CHANGED THE BULBS STILL OUT.

Sep 19, 2016 Electrical System

I HAVE ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. EVERY OTHER MONTH MY HEADLIGHT GOES OUT. WHEN I DROVE OFF THE LOT I HAD ONE HEADLIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. WHEN I CHANGE IT THE OTHER SIDE GOES OUT. I KNOW THATS NOT NORMAL. AND THEN ONE DAY I HAD BEEN RUNNING ARRENDS AND MADE A STOP . I WAS ...

Sep 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. EVERY OTHER MONTH MY HEADLIGHT GOES OUT. WHEN I DROVE OFF THE LOT I HAD ONE HEADLIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. WHEN I CHANGE IT THE OTHER SIDE GOES OUT. I KNOW THATS NOT NORMAL. AND THEN ONE DAY I HAD BEEN RUNNING ARRENDS AND MADE A STOP . I WAS ...

Sep 19, 2016 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. EVERY OTHER MONTH MY HEADLIGHT GOES OUT. WHEN I DROVE OFF THE LOT I HAD ONE HEADLIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. WHEN I CHANGE IT THE OTHER SIDE GOES OUT. I KNOW THATS NOT NORMAL. AND THEN ONE DAY I HAD BEEN RUNNING ARRENDS AND MADE A STOP . I WAS ...

Sep 19, 2016 Electrical System

I HAVE ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. EVERY OTHER MONTH MY HEADLIGHT GOES OUT. WHEN I DROVE OFF THE LOT I HAD ONE HEADLIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. WHEN I CHANGE IT THE OTHER SIDE GOES OUT. I KNOW THATS NOT NORMAL. AND THEN ONE DAY I HAD BEEN RUNNING ARRENDS AND MADE A STOP . I WAS ...

Sep 19, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. EVERY OTHER MONTH MY HEADLIGHT GOES OUT. WHEN I DROVE OFF THE LOT I HAD ONE HEADLIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. WHEN I CHANGE IT THE OTHER SIDE GOES OUT. I KNOW THATS NOT NORMAL. AND THEN ONE DAY I HAD BEEN RUNNING ARRENDS AND MADE A STOP . I WAS ...

Sep 19, 2016 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. EVERY OTHER MONTH MY HEADLIGHT GOES OUT. WHEN I DROVE OFF THE LOT I HAD ONE HEADLIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. WHEN I CHANGE IT THE OTHER SIDE GOES OUT. I KNOW THATS NOT NORMAL. AND THEN ONE DAY I HAD BEEN RUNNING ARRENDS AND MADE A STOP . I WAS ...

Sep 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 93,000 mi

MY KEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TURN THE CAR ON. IT WILL GO INTO THE IGNITION, BUT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TURN AT ALL. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN 20 MINUTES EARLIER AND THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITHOUT A PROBLEM. A FEW WEEKS AGO WHILE PARKED ON A CITY STREET THE CAR WOULD NOT TU...

Sep 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 93,000 mi

MY KEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TURN THE CAR ON. IT WILL GO INTO THE IGNITION, BUT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TURN AT ALL. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN 20 MINUTES EARLIER AND THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITHOUT A PROBLEM. A FEW WEEKS AGO WHILE PARKED ON A CITY STREET THE CAR WOULD NOT TU...

Sep 1, 2016 Engine

I LEFT WORK TO PICK UP MY CHILDREN 3 TIMES IN A SHORT TRIP THE CAR CUT OFF, IT SEEMS AS IF YOU DON'T GIVE GAS THE CAR WILL STALL AND QUIT. I HAVE STARTED TRYING TO HOLD THE BRAKE AND GIVE GAS TO PREVENT FROM IT CUTTING OFF AT STOP LIGHTS, THE CAR WILL ALSO CUT OFF IN MOTION IF NOT GIVEN GAS. I CAN'T...

Sep 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I LEFT WORK TO PICK UP MY CHILDREN 3 TIMES IN A SHORT TRIP THE CAR CUT OFF, IT SEEMS AS IF YOU DON'T GIVE GAS THE CAR WILL STALL AND QUIT. I HAVE STARTED TRYING TO HOLD THE BRAKE AND GIVE GAS TO PREVENT FROM IT CUTTING OFF AT STOP LIGHTS, THE CAR WILL ALSO CUT OFF IN MOTION IF NOT GIVEN GAS. I CAN'T...

Sep 1, 2016 Engine

I LEFT WORK TO PICK UP MY CHILDREN 3 TIMES IN A SHORT TRIP THE CAR CUT OFF, IT SEEMS AS IF YOU DON'T GIVE GAS THE CAR WILL STALL AND QUIT. I HAVE STARTED TRYING TO HOLD THE BRAKE AND GIVE GAS TO PREVENT FROM IT CUTTING OFF AT STOP LIGHTS, THE CAR WILL ALSO CUT OFF IN MOTION IF NOT GIVEN GAS. I CAN'T...

Sep 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I LEFT WORK TO PICK UP MY CHILDREN 3 TIMES IN A SHORT TRIP THE CAR CUT OFF, IT SEEMS AS IF YOU DON'T GIVE GAS THE CAR WILL STALL AND QUIT. I HAVE STARTED TRYING TO HOLD THE BRAKE AND GIVE GAS TO PREVENT FROM IT CUTTING OFF AT STOP LIGHTS, THE CAR WILL ALSO CUT OFF IN MOTION IF NOT GIVEN GAS. I CAN'T...

Aug 25, 2016 Electrical System

MY CARS LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY STOPPED WORKING AFTER BRINGING IT INTO THE WEST BROAD VOLKSWAGEN OF RICHMOND, VA FOR A SAFETY RECALL. I THOUGHT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A CHANCE THAT THEY BOTH BURNED OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY AND HAD THE LIGHT BULBS CHANGED, BUT STILL NO LUCK. I ALSO PURCHASED A NEW ...

Aug 25, 2016 Exterior Lighting

MY CARS LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY STOPPED WORKING AFTER BRINGING IT INTO THE WEST BROAD VOLKSWAGEN OF RICHMOND, VA FOR A SAFETY RECALL. I THOUGHT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A CHANCE THAT THEY BOTH BURNED OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY AND HAD THE LIGHT BULBS CHANGED, BUT STILL NO LUCK. I ALSO PURCHASED A NEW ...

Aug 25, 2016 Electrical System

MY CARS LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY STOPPED WORKING AFTER BRINGING IT INTO THE WEST BROAD VOLKSWAGEN OF RICHMOND, VA FOR A SAFETY RECALL. I THOUGHT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A CHANCE THAT THEY BOTH BURNED OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY AND HAD THE LIGHT BULBS CHANGED, BUT STILL NO LUCK. I ALSO PURCHASED A NEW ...

Aug 25, 2016 Exterior Lighting

MY CARS LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS UNEXPECTEDLY STOPPED WORKING AFTER BRINGING IT INTO THE WEST BROAD VOLKSWAGEN OF RICHMOND, VA FOR A SAFETY RECALL. I THOUGHT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A CHANCE THAT THEY BOTH BURNED OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY AND HAD THE LIGHT BULBS CHANGED, BUT STILL NO LUCK. I ALSO PURCHASED A NEW ...

Aug 22, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HORN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE...

Aug 22, 2016 Visibility/wiper 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HORN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE...

Aug 22, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HORN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE...

Aug 22, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HORN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE...

Aug 22, 2016 Visibility/wiper 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HORN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE...

Aug 22, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HORN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE...

Aug 13, 2016 Air Bags 22,000 mi

AT 22,591 MILES, I DISCOVERED THE DRIVER AIRBAG, AUDIO CONTROLS, HORN, OTHER ELECTRONICS ON STEERING WHEEL FAILED BECAUSE OF FAULTY CLOCK SPRING. THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE FOR MULTIPLE VW MODELS INCLUDING MY MODEL AND YEAR, BUT THE DEALER AND VW CORPORATE TOLD ME MY VEHICLE'S VIN DOESN'T QUALIFY...

Aug 13, 2016 Electrical System 22,000 mi

AT 22,591 MILES, I DISCOVERED THE DRIVER AIRBAG, AUDIO CONTROLS, HORN, OTHER ELECTRONICS ON STEERING WHEEL FAILED BECAUSE OF FAULTY CLOCK SPRING. THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE FOR MULTIPLE VW MODELS INCLUDING MY MODEL AND YEAR, BUT THE DEALER AND VW CORPORATE TOLD ME MY VEHICLE'S VIN DOESN'T QUALIFY...

Aug 13, 2016 Air Bags 22,000 mi

AT 22,591 MILES, I DISCOVERED THE DRIVER AIRBAG, AUDIO CONTROLS, HORN, OTHER ELECTRONICS ON STEERING WHEEL FAILED BECAUSE OF FAULTY CLOCK SPRING. THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE FOR MULTIPLE VW MODELS INCLUDING MY MODEL AND YEAR, BUT THE DEALER AND VW CORPORATE TOLD ME MY VEHICLE'S VIN DOESN'T QUALIFY...

Aug 13, 2016 Electrical System 22,000 mi

AT 22,591 MILES, I DISCOVERED THE DRIVER AIRBAG, AUDIO CONTROLS, HORN, OTHER ELECTRONICS ON STEERING WHEEL FAILED BECAUSE OF FAULTY CLOCK SPRING. THERE IS A RECALL NOTICE FOR MULTIPLE VW MODELS INCLUDING MY MODEL AND YEAR, BUT THE DEALER AND VW CORPORATE TOLD ME MY VEHICLE'S VIN DOESN'T QUALIFY...

Aug 10, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING LOCKS UP, ALSO MY ALARM WILL MAKE THE SOUND TO DISARM THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING I HAVE TO PULL OVER SHUT DOWN CAR AND DISARM IT AND START AGAIN. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLES RPM WILL RAISE AND GO DOWN RAISE AND GO DOWN UNTIL CAR...

Aug 10, 2016 Engine 75,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING LOCKS UP, ALSO MY ALARM WILL MAKE THE SOUND TO DISARM THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING I HAVE TO PULL OVER SHUT DOWN CAR AND DISARM IT AND START AGAIN. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLES RPM WILL RAISE AND GO DOWN RAISE AND GO DOWN UNTIL CAR...

Aug 10, 2016 Steering 75,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING LOCKS UP, ALSO MY ALARM WILL MAKE THE SOUND TO DISARM THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING I HAVE TO PULL OVER SHUT DOWN CAR AND DISARM IT AND START AGAIN. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLES RPM WILL RAISE AND GO DOWN RAISE AND GO DOWN UNTIL CAR...

Aug 10, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING LOCKS UP, ALSO MY ALARM WILL MAKE THE SOUND TO DISARM THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING I HAVE TO PULL OVER SHUT DOWN CAR AND DISARM IT AND START AGAIN. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLES RPM WILL RAISE AND GO DOWN RAISE AND GO DOWN UNTIL CAR...

Aug 10, 2016 Engine 75,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING LOCKS UP, ALSO MY ALARM WILL MAKE THE SOUND TO DISARM THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING I HAVE TO PULL OVER SHUT DOWN CAR AND DISARM IT AND START AGAIN. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLES RPM WILL RAISE AND GO DOWN RAISE AND GO DOWN UNTIL CAR...

Aug 10, 2016 Steering 75,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF AT RANDOM TIMES WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING LOCKS UP, ALSO MY ALARM WILL MAKE THE SOUND TO DISARM THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING I HAVE TO PULL OVER SHUT DOWN CAR AND DISARM IT AND START AGAIN. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLES RPM WILL RAISE AND GO DOWN RAISE AND GO DOWN UNTIL CAR...

Aug 9, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MY VW JETTA BLOWS WHITE SMOKE ON START UP. IT FILLS MY GARAGE WITH WHITE SMOKE.

Aug 9, 2016 Exterior Lighting

MY VW JETTA BLOWS WHITE SMOKE ON START UP. IT FILLS MY GARAGE WITH WHITE SMOKE.

Aug 9, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MY VW JETTA BLOWS WHITE SMOKE ON START UP. IT FILLS MY GARAGE WITH WHITE SMOKE.

Aug 9, 2016 Exterior Lighting

MY VW JETTA BLOWS WHITE SMOKE ON START UP. IT FILLS MY GARAGE WITH WHITE SMOKE.

Aug 3, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Aug 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK LAST THURSDAY (07/28/16) THE CAR STALLED AND ROLLED TO A STOP. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND HE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND POSSIBLY THE INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR HAD JUST UNDER 1/4 TANK OF DIESEL FUEL AT THE TIME. THERE WERE NO ERROR LIGHTS OR OTH...

Aug 3, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Aug 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK LAST THURSDAY (07/28/16) THE CAR STALLED AND ROLLED TO A STOP. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC AND HE INDICATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND POSSIBLY THE INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR HAD JUST UNDER 1/4 TANK OF DIESEL FUEL AT THE TIME. THERE WERE NO ERROR LIGHTS OR OTH...

Aug 1, 2016 Equipment 66,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO MY CABIN AND WHEN I WOKE UP THE NEXT DAY AND STARTED MY CAR - MY RADIO DID NOT WORK, THE CARE WAS STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY WHEN I NOTICED THIS PROBLEM. I DROVE TO THE DEALER, THINKING IT WAS A FUSE OR SOMETHING EASY TO FIX AND THEY SAID THE RADIO IS BROKEN AND IT BE OVER $1500.00 TO R...

Aug 1, 2016 Electrical System

MY HORN DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY WORK. WHEN I'M DRIVING IT ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES DUE TO BELIEVED TO BE FAULTY ELECTRICAL. MY DOOR LOCKS DO NOT ENGAGE. A NOISE SOUNDS BUT THEY DO NOT ENGAGE CAUSING SAFETY ISSUE. MY WIPER BLADES DO NOT ALWAYS WORK CORRECTLY NOR DO THEY SPRAY WIPER SPRAY CAUSING VISIBI...

Aug 1, 2016 Visibility/wiper

MY HORN DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY WORK. WHEN I'M DRIVING IT ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES DUE TO BELIEVED TO BE FAULTY ELECTRICAL. MY DOOR LOCKS DO NOT ENGAGE. A NOISE SOUNDS BUT THEY DO NOT ENGAGE CAUSING SAFETY ISSUE. MY WIPER BLADES DO NOT ALWAYS WORK CORRECTLY NOR DO THEY SPRAY WIPER SPRAY CAUSING VISIBI...

Aug 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MY HORN DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY WORK. WHEN I'M DRIVING IT ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES DUE TO BELIEVED TO BE FAULTY ELECTRICAL. MY DOOR LOCKS DO NOT ENGAGE. A NOISE SOUNDS BUT THEY DO NOT ENGAGE CAUSING SAFETY ISSUE. MY WIPER BLADES DO NOT ALWAYS WORK CORRECTLY NOR DO THEY SPRAY WIPER SPRAY CAUSING VISIBI...

Aug 1, 2016 Equipment 66,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO MY CABIN AND WHEN I WOKE UP THE NEXT DAY AND STARTED MY CAR - MY RADIO DID NOT WORK, THE CARE WAS STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY WHEN I NOTICED THIS PROBLEM. I DROVE TO THE DEALER, THINKING IT WAS A FUSE OR SOMETHING EASY TO FIX AND THEY SAID THE RADIO IS BROKEN AND IT BE OVER $1500.00 TO R...

Aug 1, 2016 Electrical System

MY HORN DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY WORK. WHEN I'M DRIVING IT ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES DUE TO BELIEVED TO BE FAULTY ELECTRICAL. MY DOOR LOCKS DO NOT ENGAGE. A NOISE SOUNDS BUT THEY DO NOT ENGAGE CAUSING SAFETY ISSUE. MY WIPER BLADES DO NOT ALWAYS WORK CORRECTLY NOR DO THEY SPRAY WIPER SPRAY CAUSING VISIBI...

Aug 1, 2016 Visibility/wiper

MY HORN DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY WORK. WHEN I'M DRIVING IT ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES DUE TO BELIEVED TO BE FAULTY ELECTRICAL. MY DOOR LOCKS DO NOT ENGAGE. A NOISE SOUNDS BUT THEY DO NOT ENGAGE CAUSING SAFETY ISSUE. MY WIPER BLADES DO NOT ALWAYS WORK CORRECTLY NOR DO THEY SPRAY WIPER SPRAY CAUSING VISIBI...

Aug 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MY HORN DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY WORK. WHEN I'M DRIVING IT ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES DUE TO BELIEVED TO BE FAULTY ELECTRICAL. MY DOOR LOCKS DO NOT ENGAGE. A NOISE SOUNDS BUT THEY DO NOT ENGAGE CAUSING SAFETY ISSUE. MY WIPER BLADES DO NOT ALWAYS WORK CORRECTLY NOR DO THEY SPRAY WIPER SPRAY CAUSING VISIBI...

Jul 30, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AS VEHICLE IS SHIFTING DOWN, IT LUNGES FORWARD AND YOU FEEL A HARD KNOCK COMING FROM TRANSMISSION. INTERMITTENT ISSUE. SAFETY CONCERN AS IT OCCURS AS YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN. WHEN RESEARCHING ONLINE NOTICED OTHER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUE. I TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WER...

Jul 30, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AS VEHICLE IS SHIFTING DOWN, IT LUNGES FORWARD AND YOU FEEL A HARD KNOCK COMING FROM TRANSMISSION. INTERMITTENT ISSUE. SAFETY CONCERN AS IT OCCURS AS YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN. WHEN RESEARCHING ONLINE NOTICED OTHER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUE. I TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WER...

Jul 26, 2016 Electrical System 102,300 mi

I GOT INTO MY CAR AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK AND THE THE CAR STARTED FINE, BUT THE RADIO IS SUDDENLY GONE BLANK. RADIO DOES NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE RADIO WAS WORKING JUST FINE PRIOR TO MY STOP FOR FUEL.

Jul 26, 2016 Electrical System 102,300 mi

I GOT INTO MY CAR AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK AND THE THE CAR STARTED FINE, BUT THE RADIO IS SUDDENLY GONE BLANK. RADIO DOES NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE RADIO WAS WORKING JUST FINE PRIOR TO MY STOP FOR FUEL.

Jul 21, 2016 Steering 62,000 mi

REAR LEFT TIE ROD FRACTURED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AT 45 MPH ON A WV HWY 152.

Jul 21, 2016 Suspension 62,000 mi

REAR LEFT TIE ROD FRACTURED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AT 45 MPH ON A WV HWY 152.

Jul 21, 2016 Steering 62,000 mi

REAR LEFT TIE ROD FRACTURED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AT 45 MPH ON A WV HWY 152.

Jul 21, 2016 Suspension 62,000 mi

REAR LEFT TIE ROD FRACTURED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AT 45 MPH ON A WV HWY 152.

Jul 15, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY BOYFRIEND AND I DROVE TO GET DINNER. ON THE WAY THERE MY RADIO WAS FINE WE WERE SINGING AND LAUGHING. WE GET TO THE RESTAURANT AND I TURN MY CAR OFF AND THERE WERE THESE LITTLE BUZZING SOUNDS, DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT. IT WAS A HOT DAY CARS MAKE SOUNDS. AFTER DINER GETTING IN THE CAR AND GETTI...

Jul 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

MY BOYFRIEND AND I DROVE TO GET DINNER. ON THE WAY THERE MY RADIO WAS FINE WE WERE SINGING AND LAUGHING. WE GET TO THE RESTAURANT AND I TURN MY CAR OFF AND THERE WERE THESE LITTLE BUZZING SOUNDS, DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT. IT WAS A HOT DAY CARS MAKE SOUNDS. AFTER DINER GETTING IN THE CAR AND GETTI...

Jul 15, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

MY BOYFRIEND AND I DROVE TO GET DINNER. ON THE WAY THERE MY RADIO WAS FINE WE WERE SINGING AND LAUGHING. WE GET TO THE RESTAURANT AND I TURN MY CAR OFF AND THERE WERE THESE LITTLE BUZZING SOUNDS, DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT. IT WAS A HOT DAY CARS MAKE SOUNDS. AFTER DINER GETTING IN THE CAR AND GETTI...

Jul 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

MY BOYFRIEND AND I DROVE TO GET DINNER. ON THE WAY THERE MY RADIO WAS FINE WE WERE SINGING AND LAUGHING. WE GET TO THE RESTAURANT AND I TURN MY CAR OFF AND THERE WERE THESE LITTLE BUZZING SOUNDS, DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT. IT WAS A HOT DAY CARS MAKE SOUNDS. AFTER DINER GETTING IN THE CAR AND GETTI...

Jul 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE KEY WILL NOT TURN OVER! SINGLE MOM WITH TWO KIDS THIS IS HORRIBLE. JETTA SAYS THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE AND THEY ARE SURPRISED THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED! THE WHEEL IS LOCKED AND YOU CANNOT MOVE THE KEY, JETTA ESTIMATES ABOUT 600.00 TO FIX! AND SHOULD TAKE 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS! PLEASE PEOPLE COMP...

Jul 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 58,788 mi

ON MY WAY TO MY LOCATION I WAS LISTENING TO MY RADIO WITHOUT ANY ISSUE. I GOT BACK IN MY CAR AND MY SCREEN IS BLACK AND RADIO IS NOT WORKING. I BOUGHT MY CAR 4 MONTHS AGO AND AM FURIOUS BECAUSE THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. I HAVE READ MANY FORUMS AND SEE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPL...

Jul 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE KEY WILL NOT TURN OVER! SINGLE MOM WITH TWO KIDS THIS IS HORRIBLE. JETTA SAYS THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE AND THEY ARE SURPRISED THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED! THE WHEEL IS LOCKED AND YOU CANNOT MOVE THE KEY, JETTA ESTIMATES ABOUT 600.00 TO FIX! AND SHOULD TAKE 7-10 BUSINESS DAYS! PLEASE PEOPLE COMP...

Jul 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 58,788 mi

ON MY WAY TO MY LOCATION I WAS LISTENING TO MY RADIO WITHOUT ANY ISSUE. I GOT BACK IN MY CAR AND MY SCREEN IS BLACK AND RADIO IS NOT WORKING. I BOUGHT MY CAR 4 MONTHS AGO AND AM FURIOUS BECAUSE THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. I HAVE READ MANY FORUMS AND SEE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPL...

Jul 11, 2016 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACT...

Jul 11, 2016 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACT...

Jul 7, 2016 Electrical System 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT NO FAILURE COULD BE DETERMINED OR DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Jul 7, 2016 Electrical System 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT NO FAILURE COULD BE DETERMINED OR DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Jul 6, 2016 Service Brakes 92,629 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY. THE WRENCH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BRAKES FAILED TO COMPLETELY STOP TH...

Jul 6, 2016 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE RADIO IS COMPLETELY DEAD. I HAVE CHECKED ALL APPLICABLE FUSES, NONE OF THEM ARE BLOWN.

Jul 6, 2016 Service Brakes 92,629 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY. THE WRENCH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BRAKES FAILED TO COMPLETELY STOP TH...

Jul 6, 2016 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE RADIO IS COMPLETELY DEAD. I HAVE CHECKED ALL APPLICABLE FUSES, NONE OF THEM ARE BLOWN.

Jun 28, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 64,000 mi

FUSE BOX WITH BLOWN FUSES . UNABLE TO REPLACE FUSES WITHOUT DIAGRAM. VW DEALER STATES I NEED TO BRING CAR IN AND PAY FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH TOTALS OVER $100.00 THAT I CANNOT AFFORD. I AM ABLE TO CHANGE FUSES MYSELF THAT ARE BLOWN BUT NEED TO KNOW WHAT THE FUSE IS FOR AND THIS IS WHAT VW DEALER TO...

Jun 28, 2016 Electrical System 64,000 mi

FUSE BOX WITH BLOWN FUSES . UNABLE TO REPLACE FUSES WITHOUT DIAGRAM. VW DEALER STATES I NEED TO BRING CAR IN AND PAY FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH TOTALS OVER $100.00 THAT I CANNOT AFFORD. I AM ABLE TO CHANGE FUSES MYSELF THAT ARE BLOWN BUT NEED TO KNOW WHAT THE FUSE IS FOR AND THIS IS WHAT VW DEALER TO...

Jun 28, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 64,000 mi

FUSE BOX WITH BLOWN FUSES . UNABLE TO REPLACE FUSES WITHOUT DIAGRAM. VW DEALER STATES I NEED TO BRING CAR IN AND PAY FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH TOTALS OVER $100.00 THAT I CANNOT AFFORD. I AM ABLE TO CHANGE FUSES MYSELF THAT ARE BLOWN BUT NEED TO KNOW WHAT THE FUSE IS FOR AND THIS IS WHAT VW DEALER TO...

Jun 28, 2016 Electrical System 64,000 mi

FUSE BOX WITH BLOWN FUSES . UNABLE TO REPLACE FUSES WITHOUT DIAGRAM. VW DEALER STATES I NEED TO BRING CAR IN AND PAY FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH TOTALS OVER $100.00 THAT I CANNOT AFFORD. I AM ABLE TO CHANGE FUSES MYSELF THAT ARE BLOWN BUT NEED TO KNOW WHAT THE FUSE IS FOR AND THIS IS WHAT VW DEALER TO...

Jun 27, 2016 Electrical System

VEHICLE DRIVEN EARLIER IN THE DAY WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. LATER IN THE DAY, I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY WHILE IN IGNITION TO TURN ON THE VEHICLE. TOWED IT TO NEARBY VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND DIAGNOSIS PROVED THAT IGNITION LOCK AND CYLINDER HAVE FAILED WITHOUT ANY EXPLANATION OF WHAT COULD OF CAUSED IT. SEA...

Jun 27, 2016 Electrical System 44,000 mi

HORN QUIT WORKING COMPLETELY AS WELL AS HONK WHEN ALARM IS ACTIVATED. ALSO WHEN ALARM GOES OFF THERE'S NO SOUND. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. I HAVE DISCOVERED MANY CASES ONLINE WHERE OWNERS EXPERIENCE SAME SAFETY CONCERN. I CALLED VW AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX NOR DO THEY CONFESS A SAFETY CONCE...

Jun 27, 2016 Electrical System

VEHICLE DRIVEN EARLIER IN THE DAY WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. LATER IN THE DAY, I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY WHILE IN IGNITION TO TURN ON THE VEHICLE. TOWED IT TO NEARBY VOLKSWAGEN DEALER AND DIAGNOSIS PROVED THAT IGNITION LOCK AND CYLINDER HAVE FAILED WITHOUT ANY EXPLANATION OF WHAT COULD OF CAUSED IT. SEA...

Jun 27, 2016 Electrical System 44,000 mi

HORN QUIT WORKING COMPLETELY AS WELL AS HONK WHEN ALARM IS ACTIVATED. ALSO WHEN ALARM GOES OFF THERE'S NO SOUND. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. I HAVE DISCOVERED MANY CASES ONLINE WHERE OWNERS EXPERIENCE SAME SAFETY CONCERN. I CALLED VW AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX NOR DO THEY CONFESS A SAFETY CONCE...

Jun 7, 2016 Electrical System 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAI...

Jun 7, 2016 Electrical System 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAI...

May 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 121,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT STARTS FLASHING WITH A LOSE OF POWER. THE VEHICLE STALLS BUT LUCKILY WHILE EXITING FREEWAY. THE JETTA WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED HPFP FAILURE AND THE WHOLE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR WAS NOT FIXED ($6000) AS I...

May 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 121,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT STARTS FLASHING WITH A LOSE OF POWER. THE VEHICLE STALLS BUT LUCKILY WHILE EXITING FREEWAY. THE JETTA WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED HPFP FAILURE AND THE WHOLE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR WAS NOT FIXED ($6000) AS I...

Apr 28, 2016 Air Bags Crash

IN A ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS STOPPED AND HIT IN THE REAR AND PUSHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. HEAVY FRONT AND REAR DMG AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, JUST SOME SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH LIKE IT WAS ON FIRE

Apr 28, 2016 Air Bags Crash

IN A ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS STOPPED AND HIT IN THE REAR AND PUSHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. HEAVY FRONT AND REAR DMG AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, JUST SOME SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH LIKE IT WAS ON FIRE

Apr 4, 2016 Electrical System

THE RADIO LOUD POPPING WENT DEAD . TURNS ON BY ITSELF SOMETIMES ABOUT 1 TIME EVERY 2 WEEKS OR SO. LOUD POPPING STATLED WHILE DRIVING.

Apr 4, 2016 Electrical System

THE RADIO LOUD POPPING WENT DEAD . TURNS ON BY ITSELF SOMETIMES ABOUT 1 TIME EVERY 2 WEEKS OR SO. LOUD POPPING STATLED WHILE DRIVING.

Mar 28, 2016 Engine 73,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP BREAKDOWN LITTERED THE DIESEL INJECTION SYSTEM WITH METAL PARTICLES. AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING WERE DAMAGED, ACCORDING TO VOLKSWAGEN FUEL PUMP HAS METAL IN IT INTAKE FUEL PUMP HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AUXILLARY FUEL PUMP FUEL LINES 4 INJECTORS FUEL RAIL W/SENSORS THIS IS A...

Mar 28, 2016 Engine 73,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP BREAKDOWN LITTERED THE DIESEL INJECTION SYSTEM WITH METAL PARTICLES. AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING WERE DAMAGED, ACCORDING TO VOLKSWAGEN FUEL PUMP HAS METAL IN IT INTAKE FUEL PUMP HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AUXILLARY FUEL PUMP FUEL LINES 4 INJECTORS FUEL RAIL W/SENSORS THIS IS A...

Mar 25, 2016 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

MY 3 YEAR OLD SON'S SEATBELT LOCKED AROUND HIM WHEN HE THRUST HIMSELF FORWARD IN HIS CAR SEAT. I ATTEMPTED TO GET HIM OUT, BUT HE HAD APPARENTLY PUT THE TOP PORTION OF THE SEATBELT BEHIND HIS NECK. ANY ATTEMPT I MADE TO GET HIM OUT ONLY RESULTED IN THE SEATBELT TIGHTENING MORE AND MORE. SUBSEQUENTLY...

Mar 25, 2016 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

MY 3 YEAR OLD SON'S SEATBELT LOCKED AROUND HIM WHEN HE THRUST HIMSELF FORWARD IN HIS CAR SEAT. I ATTEMPTED TO GET HIM OUT, BUT HE HAD APPARENTLY PUT THE TOP PORTION OF THE SEATBELT BEHIND HIS NECK. ANY ATTEMPT I MADE TO GET HIM OUT ONLY RESULTED IN THE SEATBELT TIGHTENING MORE AND MORE. SUBSEQUENTLY...

Mar 9, 2016 Power Train Crash 42,000 mi

I PARKED ON A DRIVEWAY WITH A 15 DEGREE PITCH. I FOLLOWED THE SAME PROCEDURE EACH TIME I PARK, WAITING 1 MINUTE IN IDLE, TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL, WITH MY FOOT DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. AFTER SHUTDOWN I ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE AND PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN 1ST GEAR. I EXITED THE VEHICLE FOR 10...

Mar 9, 2016 Power Train Crash 42,000 mi

I PARKED ON A DRIVEWAY WITH A 15 DEGREE PITCH. I FOLLOWED THE SAME PROCEDURE EACH TIME I PARK, WAITING 1 MINUTE IN IDLE, TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL, WITH MY FOOT DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. AFTER SHUTDOWN I ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE AND PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN 1ST GEAR. I EXITED THE VEHICLE FOR 10...

Mar 1, 2016 Fuel System, Diesel 88,000 mi

THE CAR IS A 2011 VW JETTA SW TDI. ON SEPT 7, 2015, WHILE DRIVING ON THE AUTOBAHN, THE CAR'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVATED AND THE CAR ABRUPTLY LOST POWER. I COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND IT WOULD NOT RESTART. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALER. WE HAD TO RENT A VEH...

Mar 1, 2016 Fuel System, Diesel 88,000 mi

THE CAR IS A 2011 VW JETTA SW TDI. ON SEPT 7, 2015, WHILE DRIVING ON THE AUTOBAHN, THE CAR'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVATED AND THE CAR ABRUPTLY LOST POWER. I COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND IT WOULD NOT RESTART. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALER. WE HAD TO RENT A VEH...

Feb 23, 2016 Exterior Lighting

SINCE 2012 I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS INCLUDING BREAK AND TAIL LIGHTS. MY HEAD LIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST AT 8 TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS OR SO. VW CLAIMS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND ITS MY FAULT BECAUSE I AM NOT REPLACING THEM WITH THEIR BRAND AND BUYING THEM ELSEWHERE.

Feb 23, 2016 Exterior Lighting

SINCE 2012 I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS INCLUDING BREAK AND TAIL LIGHTS. MY HEAD LIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST AT 8 TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS OR SO. VW CLAIMS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND ITS MY FAULT BECAUSE I AM NOT REPLACING THEM WITH THEIR BRAND AND BUYING THEM ELSEWHERE.

Feb 20, 2016 Electrical System

I BEGAN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE ANTI-THEFT/LOCKING SYSTEM ABOUT LATE 2013/ EARLY 2014. THE LOCKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AND THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK, BUT ALSO WHILE DRIVING THE LOCKS CONTINUOUSLY CLICK WHILE TRYING TO ENGAGE. I SPOKE TO MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP VIA PHONE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND RE...

Feb 20, 2016 Electrical System

I BEGAN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE ANTI-THEFT/LOCKING SYSTEM ABOUT LATE 2013/ EARLY 2014. THE LOCKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AND THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK, BUT ALSO WHILE DRIVING THE LOCKS CONTINUOUSLY CLICK WHILE TRYING TO ENGAGE. I SPOKE TO MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP VIA PHONE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND RE...

Feb 18, 2016 Unknown Or Other Crash

INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC COLLISION RESULTING IN ARI BAG DEPLOYMENT RESULTING IN RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURN TO THE INSIDE OF THE RIGHT FOREARM FROM VW EMBLEM/BADGING ON THE STEERING WHEEL.

Feb 18, 2016 Unknown Or Other Crash

INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC COLLISION RESULTING IN ARI BAG DEPLOYMENT RESULTING IN RECEIVED 2ND DEGREE BURN TO THE INSIDE OF THE RIGHT FOREARM FROM VW EMBLEM/BADGING ON THE STEERING WHEEL.

Jan 17, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 67,000 mi

IM EXPERIENCING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. FIRST OF ALL THE LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS WORK THEY WOULD TURN ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN UNTIL FINALLY STOPPED COMPLETELY. THE NEXT PROBLEM IT HAS WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT IT LOOSES POWER AND SHAKES AND STALLS. THEN I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WHILE...

Jan 17, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 67,000 mi

IM EXPERIENCING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. FIRST OF ALL THE LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS WORK THEY WOULD TURN ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN UNTIL FINALLY STOPPED COMPLETELY. THE NEXT PROBLEM IT HAS WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT IT LOOSES POWER AND SHAKES AND STALLS. THEN I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WHILE...

Jan 17, 2016 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

IM EXPERIENCING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. FIRST OF ALL THE LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS WORK THEY WOULD TURN ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN UNTIL FINALLY STOPPED COMPLETELY. THE NEXT PROBLEM IT HAS WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT IT LOOSES POWER AND SHAKES AND STALLS. THEN I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WHILE...

Jan 17, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 67,000 mi

IM EXPERIENCING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. FIRST OF ALL THE LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS WORK THEY WOULD TURN ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN UNTIL FINALLY STOPPED COMPLETELY. THE NEXT PROBLEM IT HAS WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT IT LOOSES POWER AND SHAKES AND STALLS. THEN I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WHILE...

Jan 17, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 67,000 mi

IM EXPERIENCING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. FIRST OF ALL THE LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS WORK THEY WOULD TURN ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN UNTIL FINALLY STOPPED COMPLETELY. THE NEXT PROBLEM IT HAS WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT IT LOOSES POWER AND SHAKES AND STALLS. THEN I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WHILE...

Jan 17, 2016 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

IM EXPERIENCING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. FIRST OF ALL THE LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS WORK THEY WOULD TURN ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN UNTIL FINALLY STOPPED COMPLETELY. THE NEXT PROBLEM IT HAS WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT IT LOOSES POWER AND SHAKES AND STALLS. THEN I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WHILE...

Jan 14, 2016 Electrical System 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND RADIO DID NOT FUNCTION, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR, AND THE WINDOWS FUNCTIONED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD LOSE POWER, THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING, AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS...

Jan 14, 2016 Engine 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND RADIO DID NOT FUNCTION, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR, AND THE WINDOWS FUNCTIONED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD LOSE POWER, THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING, AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS...

Jan 14, 2016 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND RADIO DID NOT FUNCTION, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR, AND THE WINDOWS FUNCTIONED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD LOSE POWER, THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING, AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS...

Jan 14, 2016 Electrical System 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND RADIO DID NOT FUNCTION, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR, AND THE WINDOWS FUNCTIONED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD LOSE POWER, THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING, AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS...

Jan 14, 2016 Engine 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND RADIO DID NOT FUNCTION, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR, AND THE WINDOWS FUNCTIONED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD LOSE POWER, THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING, AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS...

Jan 14, 2016 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND RADIO DID NOT FUNCTION, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR, AND THE WINDOWS FUNCTIONED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD LOSE POWER, THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING, AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS...

Jan 5, 2016 Electrical System 76,300 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY IN THE COLD WEATHER... BUT AS SOON AS IT WARMS UP OR THE VEHICLE IS PULLED INTO A GARAGE... WIPERS BEGIN TO WORK AS NORMAL. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLES HORN IS ALSO DOING THE SAME THING. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND/OR MOV...

Jan 5, 2016 Electrical System 76,300 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY IN THE COLD WEATHER... BUT AS SOON AS IT WARMS UP OR THE VEHICLE IS PULLED INTO A GARAGE... WIPERS BEGIN TO WORK AS NORMAL. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLES HORN IS ALSO DOING THE SAME THING. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND/OR MOV...

Jan 4, 2016 Air Bags 72,000 mi

I OWN A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA THAT WAS DIAGNOSED BY A VW DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE THAT IS IDENTICAL TO YOUR RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000. MY AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES AND WILL NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED. THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED ME THAT MY VIN AND ...

Jan 4, 2016 Air Bags 72,000 mi

I OWN A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA THAT WAS DIAGNOSED BY A VW DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE THAT IS IDENTICAL TO YOUR RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000. MY AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES AND WILL NOT DEPLOY IF NEEDED. THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED ME THAT MY VIN AND ...

Jan 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 77,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED CONTAINATED THE FUEL SYSTEM WITH METAL PARTICLES WELL I WAS ON VACATION ON FIVE LANE FREEWAY JUST SOUTH OF PASADENA HIGHWAY 5 FALL LEFT LANE JUST STOPPED RUNNING ALMOST ACCIDENT TRYING TO CROSS FOUR LANES WITH NO POWER.

Jan 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 77,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED CONTAINATED THE FUEL SYSTEM WITH METAL PARTICLES WELL I WAS ON VACATION ON FIVE LANE FREEWAY JUST SOUTH OF PASADENA HIGHWAY 5 FALL LEFT LANE JUST STOPPED RUNNING ALMOST ACCIDENT TRYING TO CROSS FOUR LANES WITH NO POWER.

Dec 31, 2015 Electrical System Crash 55,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH KEY LOCK SOLENOID (N376) PROBLEM. HELLO, MY WIFE'S 2011 JETTA HAS A MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. PERHAPS THE IGNITION SWITCH KEY LOCK SOLENOID (N376)? NORMALLY THE KEY SHOULD BE LOCKED IN THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR IS IN D(DRIVE). HOWEVER, THERE APPEARS TO BE A MALFU...

Dec 31, 2015 Engine Crash 55,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH KEY LOCK SOLENOID (N376) PROBLEM. HELLO, MY WIFE'S 2011 JETTA HAS A MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. PERHAPS THE IGNITION SWITCH KEY LOCK SOLENOID (N376)? NORMALLY THE KEY SHOULD BE LOCKED IN THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR IS IN D(DRIVE). HOWEVER, THERE APPEARS TO BE A MALFU...

Dec 31, 2015 Electrical System Crash 55,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH KEY LOCK SOLENOID (N376) PROBLEM. HELLO, MY WIFE'S 2011 JETTA HAS A MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. PERHAPS THE IGNITION SWITCH KEY LOCK SOLENOID (N376)? NORMALLY THE KEY SHOULD BE LOCKED IN THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR IS IN D(DRIVE). HOWEVER, THERE APPEARS TO BE A MALFU...

Dec 31, 2015 Engine Crash 55,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH KEY LOCK SOLENOID (N376) PROBLEM. HELLO, MY WIFE'S 2011 JETTA HAS A MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. PERHAPS THE IGNITION SWITCH KEY LOCK SOLENOID (N376)? NORMALLY THE KEY SHOULD BE LOCKED IN THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR IS IN D(DRIVE). HOWEVER, THERE APPEARS TO BE A MALFU...

Dec 27, 2015 Electrical System 70,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAM NOT WORKING. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE REPLACED BUT THIS DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE WITH FAULTY PARTS OR ELECTRICAL.

Dec 27, 2015 Electrical System 70,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAM NOT WORKING. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE REPLACED BUT THIS DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE WITH FAULTY PARTS OR ELECTRICAL.

Dec 24, 2015 Electrical System 46,000 mi

LIGHTS STARTED RANDOMLY GOING OUT, AND CONTROL CENTER STARTED NAMING SEVERAL DIFFERENT BULBS THAT WERE OUT. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER NOTHING WAS WRONG. I TOOK CAR HOME AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THE NEXT MORNING CAR ACTED UP AGAIN, SO I VIDEO TAPED IT AND TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER WHILE LEAVING RUNNING SO TH...

Dec 24, 2015 Electrical System 46,000 mi

LIGHTS STARTED RANDOMLY GOING OUT, AND CONTROL CENTER STARTED NAMING SEVERAL DIFFERENT BULBS THAT WERE OUT. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER NOTHING WAS WRONG. I TOOK CAR HOME AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THE NEXT MORNING CAR ACTED UP AGAIN, SO I VIDEO TAPED IT AND TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER WHILE LEAVING RUNNING SO TH...

Dec 23, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE RIGHT HALF OF MY JETTA LOST ALL OF ITS EXTERIOR LIGHTING SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE UNIVERSITY VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP HERE IN SEATTLE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FUSE SB16 AKA F16 MELTED CAUSING THE FUSE PANEL TO ALSO MELT. REPAIR INVOLVED REPLACING FUSE PANEL AND NEW UPDATED VERSION OF S...

Dec 23, 2015 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE RIGHT HALF OF MY JETTA LOST ALL OF ITS EXTERIOR LIGHTING SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE UNIVERSITY VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP HERE IN SEATTLE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FUSE SB16 AKA F16 MELTED CAUSING THE FUSE PANEL TO ALSO MELT. REPAIR INVOLVED REPLACING FUSE PANEL AND NEW UPDATED VERSION OF S...

Dec 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 143,000 mi

2011 JETTA DIESEL COMPLETE FAILURE OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WITHOUT WARNING AT 50 MPH ASCENDING A LARGE BRIDGE IN VEHICLE WHAT HAS HAD SCRUPULOUS PERIODIC MAINTAINANCE. OCCURRING AT RUSH HOUR ON A 4 LANE HIGH TRAFFIC RIVER BRIDGE (295 DELAWARE MEMORIAL BRIDGE) A VERY DANGEROUS TIME AND PLACE DUE T...

Dec 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 72,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE JULY 2015, WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN GLOW PLUG INDICATOR STARTED FLASHING, PULLED OFF HIGHWAY AND CAR STALLED IN HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP INTERSECTION. PUSHED CAR OUT OF INTERSECTION TO SIDE SHOULDER. CAR TOWED TO FOX VW OF ROCHESTER HILLS MI. VW AUTHORIZED WARRA...

Dec 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 143,000 mi

2011 JETTA DIESEL COMPLETE FAILURE OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WITHOUT WARNING AT 50 MPH ASCENDING A LARGE BRIDGE IN VEHICLE WHAT HAS HAD SCRUPULOUS PERIODIC MAINTAINANCE. OCCURRING AT RUSH HOUR ON A 4 LANE HIGH TRAFFIC RIVER BRIDGE (295 DELAWARE MEMORIAL BRIDGE) A VERY DANGEROUS TIME AND PLACE DUE T...

Dec 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 72,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE JULY 2015, WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN GLOW PLUG INDICATOR STARTED FLASHING, PULLED OFF HIGHWAY AND CAR STALLED IN HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP INTERSECTION. PUSHED CAR OUT OF INTERSECTION TO SIDE SHOULDER. CAR TOWED TO FOX VW OF ROCHESTER HILLS MI. VW AUTHORIZED WARRA...

Dec 13, 2015 Electrical System Crash 50,000 mi

AUTOMATIC CAR WAS "PARKED", TURNED OFF. KEY REMOVED, THOUGH IT WAS NOT IN P. EMERGENCY BRAKE WORKS AND APPLIED, BUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN APPLIED ALL THE WAY. ROLLED BACK ACROSS THE LOW LOW GRADE PARKING LOT AND OUR WHITE CAR BUMPED A ... BLACK PORSCHE! DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE ANY DAMAGE OTHER THAN P...

Dec 13, 2015 Electrical System Crash 50,000 mi

AUTOMATIC CAR WAS "PARKED", TURNED OFF. KEY REMOVED, THOUGH IT WAS NOT IN P. EMERGENCY BRAKE WORKS AND APPLIED, BUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN APPLIED ALL THE WAY. ROLLED BACK ACROSS THE LOW LOW GRADE PARKING LOT AND OUR WHITE CAR BUMPED A ... BLACK PORSCHE! DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE ANY DAMAGE OTHER THAN P...

Dec 8, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR HEAD LIGHTS AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE AS THE LIGHTS OUT ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Dec 8, 2015 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR HEAD LIGHTS AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE AS THE LIGHTS OUT ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Dec 8, 2015 Electrical System 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR HEAD LIGHTS AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE AS THE LIGHTS OUT ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Dec 8, 2015 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR HEAD LIGHTS AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE AS THE LIGHTS OUT ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUF...

Nov 24, 2015 Engine 60,000 mi

CAR SHAKES WHEN DRIVING TO THE POINT WE HAVE TO PULL OVER TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF AS IT PLEASES AS DOES THE EPC LIGHT. CAR WON'T ACCELERATE WHILE SHAKING.

Nov 24, 2015 Engine 60,000 mi

CAR SHAKES WHEN DRIVING TO THE POINT WE HAVE TO PULL OVER TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF AS IT PLEASES AS DOES THE EPC LIGHT. CAR WON'T ACCELERATE WHILE SHAKING.

Nov 16, 2015 Engine 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A CITY HIGHWAY, THE CAR STALLED, AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS HAPPENED IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, BUT WE WERE ABLE TO COAST OUT OF THE ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR ANALYZED THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND RULED THAT OUT. HE FOUND A BAD FUSE RELATED TO THE ...

Nov 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A CITY HIGHWAY, THE CAR STALLED, AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS HAPPENED IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, BUT WE WERE ABLE TO COAST OUT OF THE ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR ANALYZED THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND RULED THAT OUT. HE FOUND A BAD FUSE RELATED TO THE ...

Nov 16, 2015 Engine 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A CITY HIGHWAY, THE CAR STALLED, AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS HAPPENED IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, BUT WE WERE ABLE TO COAST OUT OF THE ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR ANALYZED THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND RULED THAT OUT. HE FOUND A BAD FUSE RELATED TO THE ...

Nov 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A CITY HIGHWAY, THE CAR STALLED, AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS HAPPENED IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, BUT WE WERE ABLE TO COAST OUT OF THE ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR ANALYZED THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND RULED THAT OUT. HE FOUND A BAD FUSE RELATED TO THE ...

Oct 29, 2015 Power Train 95,000 mi

EMISSION ISSUES, NEEDS TO REPLACE EGR FILTER ASSEMBLY AND DPF ASSEMBLY FOR A 4 YEAR OLD CAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES AND GOES.

Oct 29, 2015 Power Train 95,000 mi

EMISSION ISSUES, NEEDS TO REPLACE EGR FILTER ASSEMBLY AND DPF ASSEMBLY FOR A 4 YEAR OLD CAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES AND GOES.

Oct 27, 2015 Electrical System 79,990 mi

ANOTHER INSTANCE OF THE VW RADIO CEASING TO FUNCTION EVEN THOUGH THE FUSES ARE NOT BLOWN. RADIO WITH TOUCH PAD STOPPED WORKING, NO VOICE RECOGNITION OR CAR SPEAKER OUTPUT WHEN CONNECTED WITH THE BLUE TOOTH. NOT SURE EXACTLY HOW IT HAPPENED AS I ONLY OCCASIONALLY USE THE HANDSFREE AND HARDLY ...

Oct 27, 2015 Electrical System 79,990 mi

ANOTHER INSTANCE OF THE VW RADIO CEASING TO FUNCTION EVEN THOUGH THE FUSES ARE NOT BLOWN. RADIO WITH TOUCH PAD STOPPED WORKING, NO VOICE RECOGNITION OR CAR SPEAKER OUTPUT WHEN CONNECTED WITH THE BLUE TOOTH. NOT SURE EXACTLY HOW IT HAPPENED AS I ONLY OCCASIONALLY USE THE HANDSFREE AND HARDLY ...

Oct 26, 2015 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2011 JETTA SINCE IT WAS RELEASED AND THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TO HVAE THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS NO MATTER WHAT SIDE OR BRAND OF BULB AND THERE IS NO INDICATION AS TO WHY.

Oct 26, 2015 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2011 JETTA SINCE IT WAS RELEASED AND THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TO HVAE THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS NO MATTER WHAT SIDE OR BRAND OF BULB AND THERE IS NO INDICATION AS TO WHY.

Oct 22, 2015 Wheels 82,000 mi

SIMILAR TO OTHER REPORTS HERE, EXTREME INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING; NO INDICATION FROM OUTSIDE; APPROXIMATELY 1/2 OF USABLE TREAD REMAINING. THIS AFFECTED ALL 4 TIRES AND WAS INSPECTED AT VW DEALER. HANKOOK COMMUNICATION OCCURRED WITH DETERMINATION OF TREAD SEPARATION. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SIT...

Oct 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 82,000 mi

SIMILAR TO OTHER REPORTS HERE, EXTREME INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING; NO INDICATION FROM OUTSIDE; APPROXIMATELY 1/2 OF USABLE TREAD REMAINING. THIS AFFECTED ALL 4 TIRES AND WAS INSPECTED AT VW DEALER. HANKOOK COMMUNICATION OCCURRED WITH DETERMINATION OF TREAD SEPARATION. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SIT...

Oct 22, 2015 Wheels 82,000 mi

SIMILAR TO OTHER REPORTS HERE, EXTREME INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING; NO INDICATION FROM OUTSIDE; APPROXIMATELY 1/2 OF USABLE TREAD REMAINING. THIS AFFECTED ALL 4 TIRES AND WAS INSPECTED AT VW DEALER. HANKOOK COMMUNICATION OCCURRED WITH DETERMINATION OF TREAD SEPARATION. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SIT...

Oct 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 82,000 mi

SIMILAR TO OTHER REPORTS HERE, EXTREME INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING; NO INDICATION FROM OUTSIDE; APPROXIMATELY 1/2 OF USABLE TREAD REMAINING. THIS AFFECTED ALL 4 TIRES AND WAS INSPECTED AT VW DEALER. HANKOOK COMMUNICATION OCCURRED WITH DETERMINATION OF TREAD SEPARATION. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SIT...

Oct 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHA...

Oct 16, 2015 Visibility/wiper 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHA...

Oct 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHA...

Oct 16, 2015 Visibility/wiper 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHA...

Oct 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 56,500 mi

CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 56,500 MILES. ABOUT 50 MILES AFTER FUELING WITH DIESEL FUEL FROM A SUNOCO STATION, GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND CAR ENTERED A "LIMP MODE". WAS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ONTO A HIGHWAY FROM AN ON RAMP. WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO GO OVER 25 MILES PER HO...

Oct 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 56,500 mi

CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 56,500 MILES. ABOUT 50 MILES AFTER FUELING WITH DIESEL FUEL FROM A SUNOCO STATION, GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND CAR ENTERED A "LIMP MODE". WAS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ONTO A HIGHWAY FROM AN ON RAMP. WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO GO OVER 25 MILES PER HO...

Oct 8, 2015 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH APPROX. 50,000 MILES, THE RADIO POPPED AND COMPLETELY DIED. THE RADIO, ALONG WITH THE HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY ARE NOW INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO (2) SEPARATE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIPS AND EACH VERIFIED THAT THE FUSES WERE IN TACT AND IT WAS A FAULTY RADIO. THE BROKE...

Oct 8, 2015 Engine 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DPF FILTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

Oct 8, 2015 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH APPROX. 50,000 MILES, THE RADIO POPPED AND COMPLETELY DIED. THE RADIO, ALONG WITH THE HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY ARE NOW INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO (2) SEPARATE VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIPS AND EACH VERIFIED THAT THE FUSES WERE IN TACT AND IT WAS A FAULTY RADIO. THE BROKE...

Oct 8, 2015 Engine 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DPF FILTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

Oct 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 134,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Oct 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 134,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Oct 2, 2015 Electrical System 15 mi

CAR STEREO WENT BLANK IN MY 2011 SPORTWAGEN TDI. IT WILL NOT POWER UP AT ALL. CHECKED THE FUSES AND THEY ARE ALL GOOD.

Oct 2, 2015 Electrical System 48,800 mi

AT APPROX. 48,800 MILES WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A POP AND THE RADIO DIED. RADIO & HANDS FREE PHONE NO LONGER WORK. VW DEALER CHARGED $125 TO TELL ME THAT IT WAS DEAD, SUGGESTED PURCHASING A NEW RADIO ($1500) OR AN AFTER MARKET ONE. TOO MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAVE HAD THE SAME I...

Oct 2, 2015 Electrical System 49,000 mi

THE HORN CHANGED SOUNDS FOR A FEW WEEKS THEN STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN OTHER AREAS WHEN YOU DO NOT HAVE A HORN. I'VE SEEN ON THIS SITE THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME COMPLAINT.

Oct 2, 2015 Electrical System 15 mi

CAR STEREO WENT BLANK IN MY 2011 SPORTWAGEN TDI. IT WILL NOT POWER UP AT ALL. CHECKED THE FUSES AND THEY ARE ALL GOOD.

Oct 2, 2015 Electrical System 48,800 mi

AT APPROX. 48,800 MILES WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A POP AND THE RADIO DIED. RADIO & HANDS FREE PHONE NO LONGER WORK. VW DEALER CHARGED $125 TO TELL ME THAT IT WAS DEAD, SUGGESTED PURCHASING A NEW RADIO ($1500) OR AN AFTER MARKET ONE. TOO MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAVE HAD THE SAME I...

Oct 2, 2015 Electrical System 49,000 mi

THE HORN CHANGED SOUNDS FOR A FEW WEEKS THEN STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN OTHER AREAS WHEN YOU DO NOT HAVE A HORN. I'VE SEEN ON THIS SITE THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME COMPLAINT.

Oct 1, 2015 Power Train 70,000 mi

2011 VW JETTA NOT COMPLETING DOWNSHIFTING THE CAR WILL LURCH WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP BECAUSE OF THE INCOMPLETE SHIFT. SITTING AT A STOP SIGN I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD ABOUT 4 INCHES. THIS TOOK PLACE SEVERAL TIMES. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT ...

Oct 1, 2015 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIRBAG ICON COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, DIAGNOSIS SHOWS DRIVERS AIRBAG HIGH RESISTANCE, RESETTABLE. FIX IS CLOCK SPRING REPLACEMENT. VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SAYS VIN ISN'T IN CURRENT RECALL BUT IS PROBLEM IS VIRTUALLY THE SAME ERROR AS OTHER SPORTWAGENS RECALLS AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE NOT TO MENTION THE COST.

Oct 1, 2015 Power Train 70,000 mi

2011 VW JETTA NOT COMPLETING DOWNSHIFTING THE CAR WILL LURCH WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP BECAUSE OF THE INCOMPLETE SHIFT. SITTING AT A STOP SIGN I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD ABOUT 4 INCHES. THIS TOOK PLACE SEVERAL TIMES. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT ...

Oct 1, 2015 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIRBAG ICON COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, DIAGNOSIS SHOWS DRIVERS AIRBAG HIGH RESISTANCE, RESETTABLE. FIX IS CLOCK SPRING REPLACEMENT. VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SAYS VIN ISN'T IN CURRENT RECALL BUT IS PROBLEM IS VIRTUALLY THE SAME ERROR AS OTHER SPORTWAGENS RECALLS AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE NOT TO MENTION THE COST.

Sep 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 83,000 mi

THE CAR , 2011 VW JETTA TDI, STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR THE THIRD TIME. THIS IS THIRD REPAIR TO THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM. METAL DEBRIS WERE FOUND PER DEALER. THE SECOND TIME WAS APPROX 1 1/2 YRS AGO WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH 2 KIDS. THE FIRST TIME WAS APPROX ...

Sep 24, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 83,000 mi

THE CAR , 2011 VW JETTA TDI, STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR THE THIRD TIME. THIS IS THIRD REPAIR TO THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM. METAL DEBRIS WERE FOUND PER DEALER. THE SECOND TIME WAS APPROX 1 1/2 YRS AGO WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH 2 KIDS. THE FIRST TIME WAS APPROX ...

Sep 21, 2015 Electrical System 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL S...

Sep 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 38,875 mi

38,875 MILES - TOTAL COLLAPSE OF THE FUEL LINE DUE TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE TANK FUEL PUMP (HPFP). VW DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. VW DEALER TESTED THE FUEL IN MY TANK AND IT SHOWED CLEAN DIESEL FUEL WITH NO CONTAMINANTS. VW PAID DEALER TO REPLACED FUEL SYSTEM COMPON...

Sep 21, 2015 Engine 38,875 mi

38,875 MILES - TOTAL COLLAPSE OF THE FUEL LINE DUE TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE TANK FUEL PUMP (HPFP). VW DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. VW DEALER TESTED THE FUEL IN MY TANK AND IT SHOWED CLEAN DIESEL FUEL WITH NO CONTAMINANTS. VW PAID DEALER TO REPLACED FUEL SYSTEM COMPON...

Sep 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 38,875 mi

38,875 MILES - TOTAL COLLAPSE OF THE FUEL LINE DUE TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE TANK FUEL PUMP (HPFP). VW DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. VW DEALER TESTED THE FUEL IN MY TANK AND IT SHOWED CLEAN DIESEL FUEL WITH NO CONTAMINANTS. VW PAID DEALER TO REPLACED FUEL SYSTEM COMPON...

Sep 21, 2015 Electrical System 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL S...

Sep 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 38,875 mi

38,875 MILES - TOTAL COLLAPSE OF THE FUEL LINE DUE TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE TANK FUEL PUMP (HPFP). VW DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. VW DEALER TESTED THE FUEL IN MY TANK AND IT SHOWED CLEAN DIESEL FUEL WITH NO CONTAMINANTS. VW PAID DEALER TO REPLACED FUEL SYSTEM COMPON...

Sep 21, 2015 Engine 38,875 mi

38,875 MILES - TOTAL COLLAPSE OF THE FUEL LINE DUE TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE TANK FUEL PUMP (HPFP). VW DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. VW DEALER TESTED THE FUEL IN MY TANK AND IT SHOWED CLEAN DIESEL FUEL WITH NO CONTAMINANTS. VW PAID DEALER TO REPLACED FUEL SYSTEM COMPON...

Sep 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 38,875 mi

38,875 MILES - TOTAL COLLAPSE OF THE FUEL LINE DUE TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE TANK FUEL PUMP (HPFP). VW DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. VW DEALER TESTED THE FUEL IN MY TANK AND IT SHOWED CLEAN DIESEL FUEL WITH NO CONTAMINANTS. VW PAID DEALER TO REPLACED FUEL SYSTEM COMPON...

Sep 18, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE DIESEL COIL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND OUR VEHICLE LOST POWER. WE PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE STALLED, SO WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP DETERMINED IT WAS A FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE(METAL IN THE SYSTEM) AND SENT THE FUEL TO BE TESTED. T...

Sep 18, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE DIESEL COIL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND OUR VEHICLE LOST POWER. WE PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE STALLED, SO WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP DETERMINED IT WAS A FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE(METAL IN THE SYSTEM) AND SENT THE FUEL TO BE TESTED. T...

Sep 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE DRAINED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Sep 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE DRAINED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Aug 29, 2015 Suspension Crash 38,000 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT WETE CARE VERIED HARD LEFT AND HAD ACCIDENT. INSURANCE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES BLAMED ME FOR INCIDENT. CAR FRONT END WAD COMPLETELY REBUILT AND WITHIN ONE YEAR I HAVE A LOWER CONTROL ARM THAT HAS BROKEN DUE TO MANUFACTURE DEFECT. MOLD OF STEEL TO BALL JOINT- RUBBER. IT HAS BROKEN...

Aug 29, 2015 Suspension Crash 38,000 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT WETE CARE VERIED HARD LEFT AND HAD ACCIDENT. INSURANCE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES BLAMED ME FOR INCIDENT. CAR FRONT END WAD COMPLETELY REBUILT AND WITHIN ONE YEAR I HAVE A LOWER CONTROL ARM THAT HAS BROKEN DUE TO MANUFACTURE DEFECT. MOLD OF STEEL TO BALL JOINT- RUBBER. IT HAS BROKEN...

Aug 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 70,077 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN STUTTERING AND LOST POWER. AFTER AN ADDITIONAL 20 SECONDS SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IT APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE DIESEL FUEL PUMP AS METAL DEBRIS WERE FOUND. DEALER CLAIMS VW MUST TEST FUEL HOWEVER I KNOW THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROPERLY FUELED AND HAS THE FUELING SAFEGUA...

Aug 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 70,077 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN STUTTERING AND LOST POWER. AFTER AN ADDITIONAL 20 SECONDS SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IT APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE DIESEL FUEL PUMP AS METAL DEBRIS WERE FOUND. DEALER CLAIMS VW MUST TEST FUEL HOWEVER I KNOW THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROPERLY FUELED AND HAS THE FUELING SAFEGUA...

Aug 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

MANUAL TRANSMISSION TDI SPORTWAGEN. DRIVING 30 MPH IN 4TH GEAR. FLASHING GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SPEED. ATTEMPTED TO DOWNSHIFT. ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF AND RPM WENT IMMEDIATELY TO 0. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH SPEED TO BRING VEHICLE...

Aug 20, 2015 Engine 52,000 mi

MANUAL TRANSMISSION TDI SPORTWAGEN. DRIVING 30 MPH IN 4TH GEAR. FLASHING GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SPEED. ATTEMPTED TO DOWNSHIFT. ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF AND RPM WENT IMMEDIATELY TO 0. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH SPEED TO BRING VEHICLE...

Aug 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

MANUAL TRANSMISSION TDI SPORTWAGEN. DRIVING 30 MPH IN 4TH GEAR. FLASHING GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SPEED. ATTEMPTED TO DOWNSHIFT. ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF AND RPM WENT IMMEDIATELY TO 0. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH SPEED TO BRING VEHICLE...

Aug 20, 2015 Engine 52,000 mi

MANUAL TRANSMISSION TDI SPORTWAGEN. DRIVING 30 MPH IN 4TH GEAR. FLASHING GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT WENT ON. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SPEED. ATTEMPTED TO DOWNSHIFT. ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF AND RPM WENT IMMEDIATELY TO 0. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH SPEED TO BRING VEHICLE...

Aug 15, 2015 Electrical System 89,155 mi

RADIO POPPED AND WENT DEAD CAUSING A AMPERAGE DRAIN ON THE BATTERY. FUSES HAVE BEEN VERIFIED AS GOOD BUT THE RADIO WILL NOT TURN BACK ON EVEN AFTER RESETS.

Aug 15, 2015 Electrical System 89,155 mi

RADIO POPPED AND WENT DEAD CAUSING A AMPERAGE DRAIN ON THE BATTERY. FUSES HAVE BEEN VERIFIED AS GOOD BUT THE RADIO WILL NOT TURN BACK ON EVEN AFTER RESETS.

Aug 14, 2015 Engine 12,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE JETTA USED FROM CARMAX IN NASHVILLE, TN IN 2014. IT BEGAN HAVING SAFETY ISSUES ON MARCH 2014. RANDOMLY, MY CAR WILL JUST STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, OR AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION WHEN MOVING ON FROM A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. I CAN BE DRIVING ANYWHERE FROM 15 MP...

Aug 14, 2015 Steering 12,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE JETTA USED FROM CARMAX IN NASHVILLE, TN IN 2014. IT BEGAN HAVING SAFETY ISSUES ON MARCH 2014. RANDOMLY, MY CAR WILL JUST STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, OR AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION WHEN MOVING ON FROM A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. I CAN BE DRIVING ANYWHERE FROM 15 MP...

Aug 14, 2015 Service Brakes 12,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE JETTA USED FROM CARMAX IN NASHVILLE, TN IN 2014. IT BEGAN HAVING SAFETY ISSUES ON MARCH 2014. RANDOMLY, MY CAR WILL JUST STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, OR AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION WHEN MOVING ON FROM A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. I CAN BE DRIVING ANYWHERE FROM 15 MP...

Aug 14, 2015 Electrical System 54,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF WHILE CAR IN MOTION AND WOULD NOT GO BACK ON. THE CONSEQUENCES OF THAT HAPPENING IF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED IS DISTURBING TO THINK ABOUT.

Aug 14, 2015 Engine 12,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE JETTA USED FROM CARMAX IN NASHVILLE, TN IN 2014. IT BEGAN HAVING SAFETY ISSUES ON MARCH 2014. RANDOMLY, MY CAR WILL JUST STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, OR AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION WHEN MOVING ON FROM A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. I CAN BE DRIVING ANYWHERE FROM 15 MP...

Aug 14, 2015 Steering 12,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE JETTA USED FROM CARMAX IN NASHVILLE, TN IN 2014. IT BEGAN HAVING SAFETY ISSUES ON MARCH 2014. RANDOMLY, MY CAR WILL JUST STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, OR AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION WHEN MOVING ON FROM A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. I CAN BE DRIVING ANYWHERE FROM 15 MP...

Aug 14, 2015 Service Brakes 12,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE JETTA USED FROM CARMAX IN NASHVILLE, TN IN 2014. IT BEGAN HAVING SAFETY ISSUES ON MARCH 2014. RANDOMLY, MY CAR WILL JUST STOP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, OR AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION WHEN MOVING ON FROM A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. I CAN BE DRIVING ANYWHERE FROM 15 MP...

Aug 14, 2015 Electrical System 54,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF WHILE CAR IN MOTION AND WOULD NOT GO BACK ON. THE CONSEQUENCES OF THAT HAPPENING IF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED IS DISTURBING TO THINK ABOUT.

Aug 13, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH WONT ALLOW THE KEY TO, TURN TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF.

Aug 13, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH WONT ALLOW THE KEY TO, TURN TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF.

Aug 7, 2015 Electrical System 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HORN ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT A PART OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

Aug 7, 2015 Electrical System 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HORN ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT A PART OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

Aug 1, 2015 Electrical System 72,300 mi

RANDOM EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE NON-FUNCTIONAL WITH MULTIPLE DASHBOARD NOTIFICATION ERRORS. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT A BAD FUSE HAD SHORTED OUT AND MELTED THE FUSE BOX CAUSING THE PROBLEM. FUSE BOX MUST BE REPLACED DUE TO OVERHEATING OF BAD FUSE. REPAIR PLACE SAID THIS IS A KNOWN...

Aug 1, 2015 Exterior Lighting 72,300 mi

RANDOM EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE NON-FUNCTIONAL WITH MULTIPLE DASHBOARD NOTIFICATION ERRORS. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT A BAD FUSE HAD SHORTED OUT AND MELTED THE FUSE BOX CAUSING THE PROBLEM. FUSE BOX MUST BE REPLACED DUE TO OVERHEATING OF BAD FUSE. REPAIR PLACE SAID THIS IS A KNOWN...

Aug 1, 2015 Electrical System 72,300 mi

RANDOM EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE NON-FUNCTIONAL WITH MULTIPLE DASHBOARD NOTIFICATION ERRORS. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT A BAD FUSE HAD SHORTED OUT AND MELTED THE FUSE BOX CAUSING THE PROBLEM. FUSE BOX MUST BE REPLACED DUE TO OVERHEATING OF BAD FUSE. REPAIR PLACE SAID THIS IS A KNOWN...

Aug 1, 2015 Exterior Lighting 72,300 mi

RANDOM EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE NON-FUNCTIONAL WITH MULTIPLE DASHBOARD NOTIFICATION ERRORS. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT A BAD FUSE HAD SHORTED OUT AND MELTED THE FUSE BOX CAUSING THE PROBLEM. FUSE BOX MUST BE REPLACED DUE TO OVERHEATING OF BAD FUSE. REPAIR PLACE SAID THIS IS A KNOWN...

Jul 15, 2015 Engine 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NUMBER TWO AND T...

Jul 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NUMBER TWO AND T...

Jul 15, 2015 Engine 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NUMBER TWO AND T...

Jul 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE NUMBER TWO AND T...

Jul 10, 2015 Engine 46,674 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WHICH INCLUDES CROSSING A TOLL BRIDGE DAILY. I WAS ON THE BRIDGE, WHICH IS ONLY A 2 LANE BRIDGE, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DIESEL ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. I LOST ACCELERATION AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY AND TURN OFF THE CAR. I SAT THERE FOR A FEW...

Jul 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 46,674 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WHICH INCLUDES CROSSING A TOLL BRIDGE DAILY. I WAS ON THE BRIDGE, WHICH IS ONLY A 2 LANE BRIDGE, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DIESEL ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. I LOST ACCELERATION AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY AND TURN OFF THE CAR. I SAT THERE FOR A FEW...

Jul 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 46,674 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WHICH INCLUDES CROSSING A TOLL BRIDGE DAILY. I WAS ON THE BRIDGE, WHICH IS ONLY A 2 LANE BRIDGE, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DIESEL ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. I LOST ACCELERATION AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY AND TURN OFF THE CAR. I SAT THERE FOR A FEW...

Jul 10, 2015 Engine 46,674 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WHICH INCLUDES CROSSING A TOLL BRIDGE DAILY. I WAS ON THE BRIDGE, WHICH IS ONLY A 2 LANE BRIDGE, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DIESEL ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. I LOST ACCELERATION AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY AND TURN OFF THE CAR. I SAT THERE FOR A FEW...

Jul 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 46,674 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WHICH INCLUDES CROSSING A TOLL BRIDGE DAILY. I WAS ON THE BRIDGE, WHICH IS ONLY A 2 LANE BRIDGE, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DIESEL ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. I LOST ACCELERATION AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY AND TURN OFF THE CAR. I SAT THERE FOR A FEW...

Jul 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 46,674 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WHICH INCLUDES CROSSING A TOLL BRIDGE DAILY. I WAS ON THE BRIDGE, WHICH IS ONLY A 2 LANE BRIDGE, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DIESEL ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. I LOST ACCELERATION AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY AND TURN OFF THE CAR. I SAT THERE FOR A FEW...

Jul 6, 2015 Engine 53,000 mi

MY CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AS I WAS DRIVING. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH MY EPC LIGHT. THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BREAKDOWN ON THE INTERSTATE. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF THEN TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE. I DROVE A LITTLE WAYS DOWN THE ROAD AND THE SAME T...

Jul 6, 2015 Engine 53,000 mi

MY CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AS I WAS DRIVING. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH MY EPC LIGHT. THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BREAKDOWN ON THE INTERSTATE. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF THEN TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE. I DROVE A LITTLE WAYS DOWN THE ROAD AND THE SAME T...

Jul 3, 2015 Electrical System 82,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING, RADIO/CD/HANDS FREE TELEPHONE DIED. SCREEN FLICKERED AND THEN WENT BLANK, NO POWER TO ALL THESE FUNCTIONS. VW REPAIR SAID THIS MODEL OF RADIO INSTALLED ON THIS YEAR VEHICLE WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND THAT THE RADIO UNIT IS DEAD AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ($668 PLUS TAX FOR A REPLAC...

Jul 3, 2015 Equipment 82,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING, RADIO/CD/HANDS FREE TELEPHONE DIED. SCREEN FLICKERED AND THEN WENT BLANK, NO POWER TO ALL THESE FUNCTIONS. VW REPAIR SAID THIS MODEL OF RADIO INSTALLED ON THIS YEAR VEHICLE WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND THAT THE RADIO UNIT IS DEAD AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ($668 PLUS TAX FOR A REPLAC...

Jul 3, 2015 Electrical System 82,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING, RADIO/CD/HANDS FREE TELEPHONE DIED. SCREEN FLICKERED AND THEN WENT BLANK, NO POWER TO ALL THESE FUNCTIONS. VW REPAIR SAID THIS MODEL OF RADIO INSTALLED ON THIS YEAR VEHICLE WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND THAT THE RADIO UNIT IS DEAD AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ($668 PLUS TAX FOR A REPLAC...

Jul 3, 2015 Equipment 82,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING, RADIO/CD/HANDS FREE TELEPHONE DIED. SCREEN FLICKERED AND THEN WENT BLANK, NO POWER TO ALL THESE FUNCTIONS. VW REPAIR SAID THIS MODEL OF RADIO INSTALLED ON THIS YEAR VEHICLE WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND THAT THE RADIO UNIT IS DEAD AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ($668 PLUS TAX FOR A REPLAC...

Jul 2, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 144,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Jul 2, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 144,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE.

Jun 29, 2015 Electrical System 60,000 mi

IN THE PROCESS OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE ALONG WITH ALL SYSTEMS IN THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING. THERE WAS NO ELECTRICAL POWER WHATSOEVER IN THE CAR AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING IN THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT A NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHIC...

Jun 29, 2015 Electrical System 60,000 mi

IN THE PROCESS OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE ALONG WITH ALL SYSTEMS IN THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING. THERE WAS NO ELECTRICAL POWER WHATSOEVER IN THE CAR AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING IN THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT A NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHIC...

Jun 26, 2015 Electrical System 38,414 mi

THE CAR LOSES POWER, STALLS THEN IT DIES. AT TIMES IT SPEEDS UP, AND STALLS DIES WITHOUT WARNING. LOSES ALL POWER, FOUND RECALL IN REFERENCE TO THIS ISSUE. VIN# MATCHES SERIES, MATCHES DATE, AND PLACE WHERE THE CAR WAS MADE, EXCEPT FOR THE LAST FEW DIGITS. RECALL 11V19600, AND VW WILL NOT REPLACE HA...

Jun 26, 2015 Engine 38,414 mi

THE CAR LOSES POWER, STALLS THEN IT DIES. AT TIMES IT SPEEDS UP, AND STALLS DIES WITHOUT WARNING. LOSES ALL POWER, FOUND RECALL IN REFERENCE TO THIS ISSUE. VIN# MATCHES SERIES, MATCHES DATE, AND PLACE WHERE THE CAR WAS MADE, EXCEPT FOR THE LAST FEW DIGITS. RECALL 11V19600, AND VW WILL NOT REPLACE HA...

Jun 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 38,414 mi

THE CAR LOSES POWER, STALLS THEN IT DIES. AT TIMES IT SPEEDS UP, AND STALLS DIES WITHOUT WARNING. LOSES ALL POWER, FOUND RECALL IN REFERENCE TO THIS ISSUE. VIN# MATCHES SERIES, MATCHES DATE, AND PLACE WHERE THE CAR WAS MADE, EXCEPT FOR THE LAST FEW DIGITS. RECALL 11V19600, AND VW WILL NOT REPLACE HA...

Jun 26, 2015 Electrical System 38,414 mi

THE CAR LOSES POWER, STALLS THEN IT DIES. AT TIMES IT SPEEDS UP, AND STALLS DIES WITHOUT WARNING. LOSES ALL POWER, FOUND RECALL IN REFERENCE TO THIS ISSUE. VIN# MATCHES SERIES, MATCHES DATE, AND PLACE WHERE THE CAR WAS MADE, EXCEPT FOR THE LAST FEW DIGITS. RECALL 11V19600, AND VW WILL NOT REPLACE HA...

Jun 26, 2015 Engine 38,414 mi

THE CAR LOSES POWER, STALLS THEN IT DIES. AT TIMES IT SPEEDS UP, AND STALLS DIES WITHOUT WARNING. LOSES ALL POWER, FOUND RECALL IN REFERENCE TO THIS ISSUE. VIN# MATCHES SERIES, MATCHES DATE, AND PLACE WHERE THE CAR WAS MADE, EXCEPT FOR THE LAST FEW DIGITS. RECALL 11V19600, AND VW WILL NOT REPLACE HA...

Jun 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 38,414 mi

THE CAR LOSES POWER, STALLS THEN IT DIES. AT TIMES IT SPEEDS UP, AND STALLS DIES WITHOUT WARNING. LOSES ALL POWER, FOUND RECALL IN REFERENCE TO THIS ISSUE. VIN# MATCHES SERIES, MATCHES DATE, AND PLACE WHERE THE CAR WAS MADE, EXCEPT FOR THE LAST FEW DIGITS. RECALL 11V19600, AND VW WILL NOT REPLACE HA...

Jun 25, 2015 Air Bags 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A FAILED PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Jun 25, 2015 Air Bags 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A FAILED PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Jun 22, 2015 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAI...

Jun 22, 2015 Engine 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAI...

Jun 22, 2015 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAI...

Jun 22, 2015 Engine 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAI...

Jun 19, 2015 Service Brakes 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL AND LOCKED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHIC...

Jun 19, 2015 Seat Belts 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

Jun 19, 2015 Service Brakes 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL AND LOCKED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHIC...

Jun 19, 2015 Seat Belts 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

Jun 2, 2015 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BULB FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY INDICATING THAT THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS WERE FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE PANEL HAD THERMALLY OVERHEATED, ...

Jun 2, 2015 Exterior Lighting Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BULB FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY INDICATING THAT THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS WERE FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE PANEL HAD THERMALLY OVERHEATED, ...

Jun 2, 2015 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BULB FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY INDICATING THAT THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS WERE FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE PANEL HAD THERMALLY OVERHEATED, ...

Jun 2, 2015 Exterior Lighting Fire 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BULB FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY INDICATING THAT THE EXTERNAL LIGHTS WERE FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE PANEL HAD THERMALLY OVERHEATED, ...

May 28, 2015 Electrical System 30,300 mi

TOUCH SCREEN RADIO DIED INEXPLICABLY, WEIRD KNOCKING SOUND FROM SPEAKERS

May 28, 2015 Electrical System 30,300 mi

TOUCH SCREEN RADIO DIED INEXPLICABLY, WEIRD KNOCKING SOUND FROM SPEAKERS

May 27, 2015 Equipment 89,172 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE'S BLUETOOTH TO STOP WORKING. THE CONTACT'S CITY HAS A HANDS FREE LAW FOR SAFETY. IN THE COLD WINTER MONTHS, THE RADIO AND BLUETOOTH FAILURE PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM BEING ABLE ...

May 27, 2015 Equipment 89,172 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE'S BLUETOOTH TO STOP WORKING. THE CONTACT'S CITY HAS A HANDS FREE LAW FOR SAFETY. IN THE COLD WINTER MONTHS, THE RADIO AND BLUETOOTH FAILURE PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM BEING ABLE ...

May 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 300,014 mi

WHILE DRIVING, RADIO/CD/HANDS FREE TELEPHONE DIED. BLANK SCREEN, NO POWER. ALL FUSES FINE. AFTER REMOVING RADIO AND CHECKING WIRING /GROUND, AUTO STEREO REPAIR GUY SAID THAT THE RADIO UNIT IS SHOT AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ($600 PARTS BY DEALER) OR REPAIRED FOR MORE. 2011 CAR HAS JUST OVER 3000...

May 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 300,014 mi

WHILE DRIVING, RADIO/CD/HANDS FREE TELEPHONE DIED. BLANK SCREEN, NO POWER. ALL FUSES FINE. AFTER REMOVING RADIO AND CHECKING WIRING /GROUND, AUTO STEREO REPAIR GUY SAID THAT THE RADIO UNIT IS SHOT AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ($600 PARTS BY DEALER) OR REPAIRED FOR MORE. 2011 CAR HAS JUST OVER 3000...

May 21, 2015 Electrical System

I LOVE THIS CAR BUT FOR THE LAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN REPLACING LIGHTS BULBS EVERY THREE MONTHS. NOW I HAVE RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OUT, NO TURNING SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHT FLICKERS, THERE IS SOMETHING THAT IS WRONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THIS CAR.

May 21, 2015 Electrical System

I LOVE THIS CAR BUT FOR THE LAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN REPLACING LIGHTS BULBS EVERY THREE MONTHS. NOW I HAVE RUNNING LIGHTS GOING OUT, NO TURNING SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHT FLICKERS, THERE IS SOMETHING THAT IS WRONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THIS CAR.

May 14, 2015 Electrical System 89,000 mi

WIFE CAME HOME AND SAID RADIO NOT WORKING. FROM THE RESEARCH I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT. IT'S DONE. HAVE TO GET A NEW OR AFTERMARKET UNIT. CAN'T BELIEVE I AM THE ONLY ON WITH THIS PROBLEM.

May 14, 2015 Electrical System 89,000 mi

WIFE CAME HOME AND SAID RADIO NOT WORKING. FROM THE RESEARCH I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT. IT'S DONE. HAVE TO GET A NEW OR AFTERMARKET UNIT. CAN'T BELIEVE I AM THE ONLY ON WITH THIS PROBLEM.

May 5, 2015 Electrical System 114,000 mi

I WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH VARIOUS LIGHT BULBS GOING OUT. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A FUSE THAT HAD MELTED THE FUSE PLATE. I AM LUCKY THAT IT HAD NOT STARTED A FIRE. MY DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE PLATE AT A COST OF 372 WHICH VW IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE ME FOR. I KNOW OTHER VW MODELS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SA...

May 5, 2015 Exterior Lighting 114,000 mi

I WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH VARIOUS LIGHT BULBS GOING OUT. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A FUSE THAT HAD MELTED THE FUSE PLATE. I AM LUCKY THAT IT HAD NOT STARTED A FIRE. MY DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE PLATE AT A COST OF 372 WHICH VW IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE ME FOR. I KNOW OTHER VW MODELS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SA...

May 5, 2015 Electrical System 114,000 mi

I WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH VARIOUS LIGHT BULBS GOING OUT. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A FUSE THAT HAD MELTED THE FUSE PLATE. I AM LUCKY THAT IT HAD NOT STARTED A FIRE. MY DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE PLATE AT A COST OF 372 WHICH VW IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE ME FOR. I KNOW OTHER VW MODELS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SA...

May 5, 2015 Exterior Lighting 114,000 mi

I WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH VARIOUS LIGHT BULBS GOING OUT. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A FUSE THAT HAD MELTED THE FUSE PLATE. I AM LUCKY THAT IT HAD NOT STARTED A FIRE. MY DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE PLATE AT A COST OF 372 WHICH VW IS REFUSING TO REIMBURSE ME FOR. I KNOW OTHER VW MODELS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SA...

Apr 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 82,142 mi

HPFP CATASTROPHIC FAILURE STARTED VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER. DIESEL GLOW PLUG ILLUMINATED AND MFD MESSAGE READ "SERVICE NOW". STALLED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO VW OF CORPUS CHRISTI THE NEXT DAY. VW REPAIRED AT THEIR COST. NEVER FUELED WITH ANYTHING ...

Apr 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 82,142 mi

HPFP CATASTROPHIC FAILURE STARTED VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER. DIESEL GLOW PLUG ILLUMINATED AND MFD MESSAGE READ "SERVICE NOW". STALLED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO VW OF CORPUS CHRISTI THE NEXT DAY. VW REPAIRED AT THEIR COST. NEVER FUELED WITH ANYTHING ...

Apr 12, 2015 Electrical System 90,027 mi

HORN STOPPED WORKING FUNCTIONING. *TR

Apr 12, 2015 Electrical System 90,027 mi

HORN STOPPED WORKING FUNCTIONING. *TR

Apr 12, 2015 Electrical System 90,027 mi

HORN STOPPED WORKING FUNCTIONING. *TR

Apr 12, 2015 Electrical System 90,027 mi

HORN STOPPED WORKING FUNCTIONING. *TR

Apr 6, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOCK AND UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Apr 6, 2015 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOCK AND UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Apr 6, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOCK AND UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Apr 6, 2015 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOCK AND UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Mar 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH, STARTED SWITCHING LANES AND STEPPED ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THE CAR FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO STALL DRIVING IN THE HIGH-SPEED LANE. THE YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EPC LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. SWERVING BACK...

Mar 29, 2015 Engine 24,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH, STARTED SWITCHING LANES AND STEPPED ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THE CAR FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO STALL DRIVING IN THE HIGH-SPEED LANE. THE YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EPC LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. SWERVING BACK...

Mar 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 24,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH, STARTED SWITCHING LANES AND STEPPED ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THE CAR FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO STALL DRIVING IN THE HIGH-SPEED LANE. THE YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EPC LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. SWERVING BACK...

Mar 29, 2015 Electrical System 24,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH, STARTED SWITCHING LANES AND STEPPED ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THE CAR FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO STALL DRIVING IN THE HIGH-SPEED LANE. THE YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EPC LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. SWERVING BACK...

Mar 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH, STARTED SWITCHING LANES AND STEPPED ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THE CAR FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO STALL DRIVING IN THE HIGH-SPEED LANE. THE YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EPC LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. SWERVING BACK...

Mar 29, 2015 Engine 24,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH, STARTED SWITCHING LANES AND STEPPED ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THE CAR FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO STALL DRIVING IN THE HIGH-SPEED LANE. THE YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EPC LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. SWERVING BACK...

Mar 29, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 24,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH, STARTED SWITCHING LANES AND STEPPED ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THE CAR FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO STALL DRIVING IN THE HIGH-SPEED LANE. THE YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EPC LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. SWERVING BACK...

Mar 29, 2015 Electrical System 24,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH, STARTED SWITCHING LANES AND STEPPED ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR SPUTTERED AND THE ENGINE VIBRATED. THE CAR FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO STALL DRIVING IN THE HIGH-SPEED LANE. THE YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND EPC LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. SWERVING BACK...

Feb 25, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 700 mi

MY VW HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT. WHILE GOING 1500 RPM'S AROUND 15-25 MPH MY CAR CHUGS AND STALLS. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO VW 4 TIMES, AND A PERSONAL MECHANIC. EACH TIME VW SAID THERE WAS A EITHER A COMPUTER ISSUE AND THAT THEY HAVE FIXED IT OR SAID THERE WAS NO ISSUE. THEY COMPLE...

Feb 25, 2015 Engine 700 mi

MY VW HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT. WHILE GOING 1500 RPM'S AROUND 15-25 MPH MY CAR CHUGS AND STALLS. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO VW 4 TIMES, AND A PERSONAL MECHANIC. EACH TIME VW SAID THERE WAS A EITHER A COMPUTER ISSUE AND THAT THEY HAVE FIXED IT OR SAID THERE WAS NO ISSUE. THEY COMPLE...

Feb 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 700 mi

MY VW HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT. WHILE GOING 1500 RPM'S AROUND 15-25 MPH MY CAR CHUGS AND STALLS. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO VW 4 TIMES, AND A PERSONAL MECHANIC. EACH TIME VW SAID THERE WAS A EITHER A COMPUTER ISSUE AND THAT THEY HAVE FIXED IT OR SAID THERE WAS NO ISSUE. THEY COMPLE...

Feb 25, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 700 mi

MY VW HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT. WHILE GOING 1500 RPM'S AROUND 15-25 MPH MY CAR CHUGS AND STALLS. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO VW 4 TIMES, AND A PERSONAL MECHANIC. EACH TIME VW SAID THERE WAS A EITHER A COMPUTER ISSUE AND THAT THEY HAVE FIXED IT OR SAID THERE WAS NO ISSUE. THEY COMPLE...

Feb 25, 2015 Engine 700 mi

MY VW HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT. WHILE GOING 1500 RPM'S AROUND 15-25 MPH MY CAR CHUGS AND STALLS. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO VW 4 TIMES, AND A PERSONAL MECHANIC. EACH TIME VW SAID THERE WAS A EITHER A COMPUTER ISSUE AND THAT THEY HAVE FIXED IT OR SAID THERE WAS NO ISSUE. THEY COMPLE...

Feb 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 700 mi

MY VW HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT. WHILE GOING 1500 RPM'S AROUND 15-25 MPH MY CAR CHUGS AND STALLS. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO VW 4 TIMES, AND A PERSONAL MECHANIC. EACH TIME VW SAID THERE WAS A EITHER A COMPUTER ISSUE AND THAT THEY HAVE FIXED IT OR SAID THERE WAS NO ISSUE. THEY COMPLE...

Feb 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 107,000 mi

4:45 AM AT 45 MPH, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED THEN TWO DASH LIGHTS SHOWED UP, I PULLED OVER TO CHECK WHAT THEY MEANT. ONE SAID PRE GLOW BEFORE START UP; IF FLASHING MALFUNCTION IN THE DIESEL ENGINE, THE OTHER WAS THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION WHICH SAID EMISSION MALFUNCTION. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL GAR...

Feb 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 107,000 mi

4:45 AM AT 45 MPH, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED THEN TWO DASH LIGHTS SHOWED UP, I PULLED OVER TO CHECK WHAT THEY MEANT. ONE SAID PRE GLOW BEFORE START UP; IF FLASHING MALFUNCTION IN THE DIESEL ENGINE, THE OTHER WAS THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION WHICH SAID EMISSION MALFUNCTION. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL GAR...

Feb 17, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

I WAS ON ROUTE 95 IN FLORIDA DRIVING AT NIGHT AND A CAR HAD CUT IN FRONT OF ME I HONK MY HORN AND THEN BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS BLEW. I HAD TO PUT FLASHERS ON AND GET OFF NEXT EXIT TO FIND A AUTO PARTS STORE WHERE THEY CHANGE BOTH HEADLIGHT BULBS. I THEN CHECKED FOR RECALLS ON MY CAR FOUND OUT THAT T...

Feb 17, 2015 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

I WAS ON ROUTE 95 IN FLORIDA DRIVING AT NIGHT AND A CAR HAD CUT IN FRONT OF ME I HONK MY HORN AND THEN BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS BLEW. I HAD TO PUT FLASHERS ON AND GET OFF NEXT EXIT TO FIND A AUTO PARTS STORE WHERE THEY CHANGE BOTH HEADLIGHT BULBS. I THEN CHECKED FOR RECALLS ON MY CAR FOUND OUT THAT T...

Feb 17, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

I WAS ON ROUTE 95 IN FLORIDA DRIVING AT NIGHT AND A CAR HAD CUT IN FRONT OF ME I HONK MY HORN AND THEN BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS BLEW. I HAD TO PUT FLASHERS ON AND GET OFF NEXT EXIT TO FIND A AUTO PARTS STORE WHERE THEY CHANGE BOTH HEADLIGHT BULBS. I THEN CHECKED FOR RECALLS ON MY CAR FOUND OUT THAT T...

Feb 17, 2015 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

I WAS ON ROUTE 95 IN FLORIDA DRIVING AT NIGHT AND A CAR HAD CUT IN FRONT OF ME I HONK MY HORN AND THEN BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS BLEW. I HAD TO PUT FLASHERS ON AND GET OFF NEXT EXIT TO FIND A AUTO PARTS STORE WHERE THEY CHANGE BOTH HEADLIGHT BULBS. I THEN CHECKED FOR RECALLS ON MY CAR FOUND OUT THAT T...

Feb 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 102,032 mi

OUTSIDE TEMP WAS 3 DEGREES F, APPROX 0730 ON 16FEB15 I HAD BEEN ON SHIFT THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN STARTED FOR 48 HRS. I STARTED THE CAR, AND WENT BACK INSIDE THE WORK BUILDING FOR APPROX. 5 MIN. WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE CAR I NOTICED A LARGE FLUID SPILL EMANATING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT...

Feb 16, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 102,032 mi

OUTSIDE TEMP WAS 3 DEGREES F, APPROX 0730 ON 16FEB15 I HAD BEEN ON SHIFT THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN STARTED FOR 48 HRS. I STARTED THE CAR, AND WENT BACK INSIDE THE WORK BUILDING FOR APPROX. 5 MIN. WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE CAR I NOTICED A LARGE FLUID SPILL EMANATING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT...

Feb 10, 2015 Engine 89,000 mi

TRAVELING ALONG AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CAR SPUTTERED AND DIED. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND BE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. APPARENTLY THERE IS A WELL-KNOWN DESIGN FLAW IN THE INTERCOOLER INTAKE PIPE ON ALL VOLKSWAGEN TDI (DIESEL) ENGINES SINCE 2009 THAT CAUSES MOISTURE TO DEVELOP IN THE INTERCOOLER INTAKE ...

Feb 10, 2015 Engine 89,000 mi

TRAVELING ALONG AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CAR SPUTTERED AND DIED. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND BE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. APPARENTLY THERE IS A WELL-KNOWN DESIGN FLAW IN THE INTERCOOLER INTAKE PIPE ON ALL VOLKSWAGEN TDI (DIESEL) ENGINES SINCE 2009 THAT CAUSES MOISTURE TO DEVELOP IN THE INTERCOOLER INTAKE ...

Feb 9, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

WAS DRIVING OUR 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI 25 MPH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ENGINE HEATER LIGHT WERE FLASHING. CAR WENT INTO SAFE MODE WITH VERY LITTLE THROTTLE CONTROL. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD A CATASTROPHIC FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE OCCURRED AND THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FOUND O...

Feb 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 41,000 mi

WAS DRIVING OUR 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI 25 MPH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ENGINE HEATER LIGHT WERE FLASHING. CAR WENT INTO SAFE MODE WITH VERY LITTLE THROTTLE CONTROL. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD A CATASTROPHIC FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE OCCURRED AND THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FOUND O...

Feb 9, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

WAS DRIVING OUR 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI 25 MPH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ENGINE HEATER LIGHT WERE FLASHING. CAR WENT INTO SAFE MODE WITH VERY LITTLE THROTTLE CONTROL. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD A CATASTROPHIC FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE OCCURRED AND THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FOUND O...

Feb 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 41,000 mi

WAS DRIVING OUR 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI 25 MPH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ENGINE HEATER LIGHT WERE FLASHING. CAR WENT INTO SAFE MODE WITH VERY LITTLE THROTTLE CONTROL. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD A CATASTROPHIC FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE OCCURRED AND THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FOUND O...

Feb 7, 2015 Electrical System 45,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 22,2014, I TURNED ON MY CAR LIKE ANY OTHER DAY AND HEADED TO GO RUN SOME ERRANDS, EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE. I HEADED TO MY FIRST ERRAND AND AFTER FINISHED I TURNED MY CAR ON AGAIN BUT MY STEREO WOULD NOT TURN ON. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON THINKING THAT THAT WAS GOING TO FIX I...

Feb 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 49,500 mi

ON FEBRUARY 1, 2014 I TURNED ON MY CAR AND HEADED TO CHURCH AT ABOUT 1 IN THE AFTERNOON, EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE. AFTER CHURCH I DID THE SAME; HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTER I HAD LEFT THE CHURCH PARKING LOT THE GLOW PLUG AND BATTERY SYMBOLS STARTED FLASHING AND SUDDENLY MY ENGINE STOPPED. OUT OF NOWHERE M...

Feb 7, 2015 Electrical System 49,500 mi

ON FEBRUARY 1, 2014 I TURNED ON MY CAR AND HEADED TO CHURCH AT ABOUT 1 IN THE AFTERNOON, EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE. AFTER CHURCH I DID THE SAME; HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTER I HAD LEFT THE CHURCH PARKING LOT THE GLOW PLUG AND BATTERY SYMBOLS STARTED FLASHING AND SUDDENLY MY ENGINE STOPPED. OUT OF NOWHERE M...

Feb 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 49,500 mi

ON FEBRUARY 1, 2014 I TURNED ON MY CAR AND HEADED TO CHURCH AT ABOUT 1 IN THE AFTERNOON, EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE. AFTER CHURCH I DID THE SAME; HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTER I HAD LEFT THE CHURCH PARKING LOT THE GLOW PLUG AND BATTERY SYMBOLS STARTED FLASHING AND SUDDENLY MY ENGINE STOPPED. OUT OF NOWHERE M...

Feb 7, 2015 Electrical System 45,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 22,2014, I TURNED ON MY CAR LIKE ANY OTHER DAY AND HEADED TO GO RUN SOME ERRANDS, EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE. I HEADED TO MY FIRST ERRAND AND AFTER FINISHED I TURNED MY CAR ON AGAIN BUT MY STEREO WOULD NOT TURN ON. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON THINKING THAT THAT WAS GOING TO FIX I...

Feb 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 49,500 mi

ON FEBRUARY 1, 2014 I TURNED ON MY CAR AND HEADED TO CHURCH AT ABOUT 1 IN THE AFTERNOON, EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE. AFTER CHURCH I DID THE SAME; HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTER I HAD LEFT THE CHURCH PARKING LOT THE GLOW PLUG AND BATTERY SYMBOLS STARTED FLASHING AND SUDDENLY MY ENGINE STOPPED. OUT OF NOWHERE M...

Feb 7, 2015 Electrical System 49,500 mi

ON FEBRUARY 1, 2014 I TURNED ON MY CAR AND HEADED TO CHURCH AT ABOUT 1 IN THE AFTERNOON, EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE. AFTER CHURCH I DID THE SAME; HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTER I HAD LEFT THE CHURCH PARKING LOT THE GLOW PLUG AND BATTERY SYMBOLS STARTED FLASHING AND SUDDENLY MY ENGINE STOPPED. OUT OF NOWHERE M...

Feb 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 49,500 mi

ON FEBRUARY 1, 2014 I TURNED ON MY CAR AND HEADED TO CHURCH AT ABOUT 1 IN THE AFTERNOON, EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE. AFTER CHURCH I DID THE SAME; HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTER I HAD LEFT THE CHURCH PARKING LOT THE GLOW PLUG AND BATTERY SYMBOLS STARTED FLASHING AND SUDDENLY MY ENGINE STOPPED. OUT OF NOWHERE M...

Feb 5, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE COOLANT LEVEL DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, BUT FILLED THE COOLANT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAI...

Feb 5, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE COOLANT LEVEL DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, BUT FILLED THE COOLANT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAI...

Feb 3, 2015 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE WIPERS TO TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. ALSO, THE HORN AND THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V196...

Feb 3, 2015 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE WIPERS TO TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. ALSO, THE HORN AND THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V196...

Jan 24, 2015 Electrical System 64,000 mi

THE RADIO MALFUNCTIONED AND THE HANDS FREE PHONE OPERATION WAS ALSO DISABLED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITHOUT THE HANDSFREE PHONE OPTION. *TR

Jan 24, 2015 Electrical System 64,000 mi

THE RADIO MALFUNCTIONED AND THE HANDS FREE PHONE OPERATION WAS ALSO DISABLED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITHOUT THE HANDSFREE PHONE OPTION. *TR

Jan 23, 2015 Power Train 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AS THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION IN...

Jan 23, 2015 Power Train 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AS THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION IN...

Jan 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 55,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE THAT REQUIRED REPLACING THE ENTIRE DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM. REPAIR COVERED UNDER VW WARRANTY, ESTIMATED COST (ACCORDING TO VW) HAD THIS NOT BEEN COVERED WAS $8000. THIS FAILURE WAS NOT DUE TO MIS-FUELING, HOWEVER THE FUEL TANK WAS VERY LOW. I HAVE NO R...

Jan 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 55,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE THAT REQUIRED REPLACING THE ENTIRE DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM. REPAIR COVERED UNDER VW WARRANTY, ESTIMATED COST (ACCORDING TO VW) HAD THIS NOT BEEN COVERED WAS $8000. THIS FAILURE WAS NOT DUE TO MIS-FUELING, HOWEVER THE FUEL TANK WAS VERY LOW. I HAVE NO R...

Jan 20, 2015 Wheels Fire 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT AND WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Jan 20, 2015 Wheels Fire 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT AND WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Jan 18, 2015 Engine 59,000 mi

I HAVE A 2011 VW JETTA TDI (DIESEL). AFTER LEAVING MY CAR PARKED FOR ABOUT A WEEK, IT WOULD NOT START. THE BATTERY WAS FINE, SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT CONDENSATE HAD BUILD UP IN MY INTERCOOLER AND AIR INTAKE LINES AND FROZEN. THE SUGGESTED REPAIR WAS TO REPLACE THE INTERCOOL...

Jan 18, 2015 Engine 59,000 mi

I HAVE A 2011 VW JETTA TDI (DIESEL). AFTER LEAVING MY CAR PARKED FOR ABOUT A WEEK, IT WOULD NOT START. THE BATTERY WAS FINE, SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT CONDENSATE HAD BUILD UP IN MY INTERCOOLER AND AIR INTAKE LINES AND FROZEN. THE SUGGESTED REPAIR WAS TO REPLACE THE INTERCOOL...

Jan 13, 2015 Exterior Lighting

EXTERIOR LIGHTS KEPT GOING OUT - FIRST THE FRONT LEFT LOW BEAM AND THEN THE HIGH BEAM, THEN THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT LIGHTS, THEN REAR BRAKE LIGHTS - RIGHT, THEN LEFT. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS A FUSE PLATE - "FOUND 30AMP FUSE THAT CONTROLS LIGHTS THAT ARE OUT IS MELTED AND BLOWN" KNOW THIS WAS PART OF A R...

Jan 13, 2015 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CHANGED THE LIGHT BULB. ONE DAY LATER, THE RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Exterior Lighting

EXTERIOR LIGHTS KEPT GOING OUT - FIRST THE FRONT LEFT LOW BEAM AND THEN THE HIGH BEAM, THEN THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT LIGHTS, THEN REAR BRAKE LIGHTS - RIGHT, THEN LEFT. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS A FUSE PLATE - "FOUND 30AMP FUSE THAT CONTROLS LIGHTS THAT ARE OUT IS MELTED AND BLOWN" KNOW THIS WAS PART OF A R...

Jan 13, 2015 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CHANGED THE LIGHT BULB. ONE DAY LATER, THE RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. *TR

Jan 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 69,000 mi

BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR A DPF LIGHT. DEALER DIAGNOSED WITH A CLOGGED PARTICULATE FILTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. PICKED UP CAR DROVE ABOUT 5 MILES AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON TURNED AROUND AND HEADED BACK TO DEALER CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE (ON I93 RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC) SHUT CAR OFF IN VW PARKING LOT A...

Jan 8, 2015 Engine 69,000 mi

BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR A DPF LIGHT. DEALER DIAGNOSED WITH A CLOGGED PARTICULATE FILTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. PICKED UP CAR DROVE ABOUT 5 MILES AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON TURNED AROUND AND HEADED BACK TO DEALER CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE (ON I93 RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC) SHUT CAR OFF IN VW PARKING LOT A...

Jan 8, 2015 Power Train 69,000 mi

BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR A DPF LIGHT. DEALER DIAGNOSED WITH A CLOGGED PARTICULATE FILTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. PICKED UP CAR DROVE ABOUT 5 MILES AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON TURNED AROUND AND HEADED BACK TO DEALER CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE (ON I93 RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC) SHUT CAR OFF IN VW PARKING LOT A...

Jan 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 69,000 mi

BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR A DPF LIGHT. DEALER DIAGNOSED WITH A CLOGGED PARTICULATE FILTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. PICKED UP CAR DROVE ABOUT 5 MILES AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON TURNED AROUND AND HEADED BACK TO DEALER CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE (ON I93 RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC) SHUT CAR OFF IN VW PARKING LOT A...

Jan 8, 2015 Engine 69,000 mi

BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR A DPF LIGHT. DEALER DIAGNOSED WITH A CLOGGED PARTICULATE FILTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. PICKED UP CAR DROVE ABOUT 5 MILES AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON TURNED AROUND AND HEADED BACK TO DEALER CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE (ON I93 RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC) SHUT CAR OFF IN VW PARKING LOT A...

Jan 8, 2015 Power Train 69,000 mi

BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR A DPF LIGHT. DEALER DIAGNOSED WITH A CLOGGED PARTICULATE FILTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. PICKED UP CAR DROVE ABOUT 5 MILES AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON TURNED AROUND AND HEADED BACK TO DEALER CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE (ON I93 RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC) SHUT CAR OFF IN VW PARKING LOT A...

Jan 6, 2015 Engine Fire 92,800 mi

I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR EARLIER THAT DAY (ABOUT 40 MILES) WITH NO PROBLEMS. I GOT HOME AT ABOUT 7:30PM AND PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE OUR HOUSE. AT ABOUT 2AM, I HEARD A BEEPING CAR HORN. I LOOKED OUTSIDE AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN. I DIALED 9...

Jan 6, 2015 Electrical System Fire 92,800 mi

I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR EARLIER THAT DAY (ABOUT 40 MILES) WITH NO PROBLEMS. I GOT HOME AT ABOUT 7:30PM AND PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE OUR HOUSE. AT ABOUT 2AM, I HEARD A BEEPING CAR HORN. I LOOKED OUTSIDE AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN. I DIALED 9...

Jan 6, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 92,800 mi

I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR EARLIER THAT DAY (ABOUT 40 MILES) WITH NO PROBLEMS. I GOT HOME AT ABOUT 7:30PM AND PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE OUR HOUSE. AT ABOUT 2AM, I HEARD A BEEPING CAR HORN. I LOOKED OUTSIDE AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN. I DIALED 9...

Jan 6, 2015 Engine Fire 92,800 mi

I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR EARLIER THAT DAY (ABOUT 40 MILES) WITH NO PROBLEMS. I GOT HOME AT ABOUT 7:30PM AND PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE OUR HOUSE. AT ABOUT 2AM, I HEARD A BEEPING CAR HORN. I LOOKED OUTSIDE AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN. I DIALED 9...

Jan 6, 2015 Electrical System Fire 92,800 mi

I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR EARLIER THAT DAY (ABOUT 40 MILES) WITH NO PROBLEMS. I GOT HOME AT ABOUT 7:30PM AND PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE OUR HOUSE. AT ABOUT 2AM, I HEARD A BEEPING CAR HORN. I LOOKED OUTSIDE AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN. I DIALED 9...

Jan 6, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 92,800 mi

I HAD DRIVEN THE CAR EARLIER THAT DAY (ABOUT 40 MILES) WITH NO PROBLEMS. I GOT HOME AT ABOUT 7:30PM AND PARKED THE CAR OUTSIDE OUR HOUSE. AT ABOUT 2AM, I HEARD A BEEPING CAR HORN. I LOOKED OUTSIDE AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN. I DIALED 9...

Dec 22, 2014 Exterior Lighting 27,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IN JULY 2012 WITH APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. 6 MONTHS LATER I NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WAS OUT. I LOOKED UP THE REPLACEMENT BULB AND PURCHASED A H7 HALOGEN BULB FOR APPROXIMATELY $25. A FEW MORE MONTHS DOWN THE ROAD THE OTHER HEADLIGHT WENT O...

Dec 22, 2014 Exterior Lighting 27,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IN JULY 2012 WITH APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. 6 MONTHS LATER I NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WAS OUT. I LOOKED UP THE REPLACEMENT BULB AND PURCHASED A H7 HALOGEN BULB FOR APPROXIMATELY $25. A FEW MORE MONTHS DOWN THE ROAD THE OTHER HEADLIGHT WENT O...

Dec 21, 2014 Engine 96,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND THE CAR LOST POWER AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT TURN ON AND OFF THEN THE CAR TURNED OFF AND IT DIDN'T TURN BACK ON. *TR

Dec 21, 2014 Engine 96,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND THE CAR LOST POWER AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT TURN ON AND OFF THEN THE CAR TURNED OFF AND IT DIDN'T TURN BACK ON. *TR

Dec 18, 2014 Electrical System 55,102 mi

NOVEMBER 2014 INCIDENTS: TWO INCIDENTS OF FAILING TO START. FIRST INCIDENT: CAR FAILED TO START ONCE AND STARTED ON SECOND TRY. SECOND INCIDENT: CAR SEVERAL TIMES FAILED TO START & ENGINE MADE CLANKING NOISE. HAD CAR TOWED TO VW AGENCY. CAR STARTED AFTER UNLOADED FROM TOW TRUCK AND AGENCY FOUND NOTH...

Dec 18, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,102 mi

NOVEMBER 2014 INCIDENTS: TWO INCIDENTS OF FAILING TO START. FIRST INCIDENT: CAR FAILED TO START ONCE AND STARTED ON SECOND TRY. SECOND INCIDENT: CAR SEVERAL TIMES FAILED TO START & ENGINE MADE CLANKING NOISE. HAD CAR TOWED TO VW AGENCY. CAR STARTED AFTER UNLOADED FROM TOW TRUCK AND AGENCY FOUND NOTH...

Dec 18, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 55,102 mi

NOVEMBER 2014 INCIDENTS: TWO INCIDENTS OF FAILING TO START. FIRST INCIDENT: CAR FAILED TO START ONCE AND STARTED ON SECOND TRY. SECOND INCIDENT: CAR SEVERAL TIMES FAILED TO START & ENGINE MADE CLANKING NOISE. HAD CAR TOWED TO VW AGENCY. CAR STARTED AFTER UNLOADED FROM TOW TRUCK AND AGENCY FOUND NOTH...

Dec 18, 2014 Electrical System 55,102 mi

NOVEMBER 2014 INCIDENTS: TWO INCIDENTS OF FAILING TO START. FIRST INCIDENT: CAR FAILED TO START ONCE AND STARTED ON SECOND TRY. SECOND INCIDENT: CAR SEVERAL TIMES FAILED TO START & ENGINE MADE CLANKING NOISE. HAD CAR TOWED TO VW AGENCY. CAR STARTED AFTER UNLOADED FROM TOW TRUCK AND AGENCY FOUND NOTH...

Dec 18, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,102 mi

NOVEMBER 2014 INCIDENTS: TWO INCIDENTS OF FAILING TO START. FIRST INCIDENT: CAR FAILED TO START ONCE AND STARTED ON SECOND TRY. SECOND INCIDENT: CAR SEVERAL TIMES FAILED TO START & ENGINE MADE CLANKING NOISE. HAD CAR TOWED TO VW AGENCY. CAR STARTED AFTER UNLOADED FROM TOW TRUCK AND AGENCY FOUND NOTH...

Dec 18, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 55,102 mi

NOVEMBER 2014 INCIDENTS: TWO INCIDENTS OF FAILING TO START. FIRST INCIDENT: CAR FAILED TO START ONCE AND STARTED ON SECOND TRY. SECOND INCIDENT: CAR SEVERAL TIMES FAILED TO START & ENGINE MADE CLANKING NOISE. HAD CAR TOWED TO VW AGENCY. CAR STARTED AFTER UNLOADED FROM TOW TRUCK AND AGENCY FOUND NOTH...

Dec 17, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 112,573 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE HPFP PUMP FAILED. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON, STARTED TO BLINK, THE CAR WENT INTO FAIL SAFE MODE, AND THEN DIED. ALL TOOK PLACE WITHIN 6 MINUTES ON A HIGHWAY. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER AND CONFIRMED THAT THE HPFP FAILED AND SENT METAL DEBRIS INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH CONTAMINATED ALL ...

Dec 17, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 112,573 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE HPFP PUMP FAILED. THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON, STARTED TO BLINK, THE CAR WENT INTO FAIL SAFE MODE, AND THEN DIED. ALL TOOK PLACE WITHIN 6 MINUTES ON A HIGHWAY. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER AND CONFIRMED THAT THE HPFP FAILED AND SENT METAL DEBRIS INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH CONTAMINATED ALL ...

Dec 16, 2014 Visibility/wiper 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Dec 16, 2014 Visibility/wiper 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Dec 12, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT DIAGNOSED THAT A FUSE MELTED AND DAMAGED THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT I...

Dec 12, 2014 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT DIAGNOSED THAT A FUSE MELTED AND DAMAGED THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT I...

Dec 12, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT DIAGNOSED THAT A FUSE MELTED AND DAMAGED THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT I...

Dec 12, 2014 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT DIAGNOSED THAT A FUSE MELTED AND DAMAGED THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT I...

Dec 11, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 69,774 mi

WAS DRIVING IN PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED WHILE UNDERWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THANKFULLY IT HAPPENED AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED AND WHILE NOT IN TRAFFIC AS THERE WAS LITTLE TO NO WARNING BEFORE THE ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY CAUSING LOSS OF POWER, STEERING, BRAKING ETC. AFTER TOW...

Dec 11, 2014 Exterior Lighting 37,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS ALL WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH A TODDLER IN THE CAR. NUMEROUS WARNINGS FLASHED ON THE CAR. TRACKED DOWN THE PROBLEM TO A MELTED FUSE CONNECTION ON THE FUSE PLATE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, NEXT TO THE BATTER...

Dec 11, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 69,774 mi

WAS DRIVING IN PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED WHILE UNDERWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THANKFULLY IT HAPPENED AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED AND WHILE NOT IN TRAFFIC AS THERE WAS LITTLE TO NO WARNING BEFORE THE ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY CAUSING LOSS OF POWER, STEERING, BRAKING ETC. AFTER TOW...

Dec 11, 2014 Exterior Lighting 37,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS ALL WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH A TODDLER IN THE CAR. NUMEROUS WARNINGS FLASHED ON THE CAR. TRACKED DOWN THE PROBLEM TO A MELTED FUSE CONNECTION ON THE FUSE PLATE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, NEXT TO THE BATTER...

Dec 8, 2014 Structure 57,500 mi

STANDING WATER IN THE WHEEL WELLS TRACED TO SUNROOF DRAINAGE HOSES NOT ATTACHED TO DRAINS BECAUSE THE CLIPS MEANT TO HOLD THE HOSE IN PLACE MALFUNCTIONED AND ALLOWED THE HOSE TO "BACK OUT" OF PLACE. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY APPARENT AS CAR IS USUALLY KEPT GARAGED. BODY SHOP, INTERNET DISC...

Dec 8, 2014 Structure 57,500 mi

STANDING WATER IN THE WHEEL WELLS TRACED TO SUNROOF DRAINAGE HOSES NOT ATTACHED TO DRAINS BECAUSE THE CLIPS MEANT TO HOLD THE HOSE IN PLACE MALFUNCTIONED AND ALLOWED THE HOSE TO "BACK OUT" OF PLACE. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY APPARENT AS CAR IS USUALLY KEPT GARAGED. BODY SHOP, INTERNET DISC...

Dec 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 68,500 mi

WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A 2 LANE ROAD WHEN IT BUCKED AS IF IT HAD A CYLINDER GO DEAD FOR JUST A SECOND. NOTE: THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN THIS IS OR DOES HAPPEN. IT JUST DOES IT.... BUT IT WAS HIT AN MISS. I LOOKED AT THE DASH PANNEL AND SEEN THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND...

Dec 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 68,500 mi

WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A 2 LANE ROAD WHEN IT BUCKED AS IF IT HAD A CYLINDER GO DEAD FOR JUST A SECOND. NOTE: THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN THIS IS OR DOES HAPPEN. IT JUST DOES IT.... BUT IT WAS HIT AN MISS. I LOOKED AT THE DASH PANNEL AND SEEN THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND...

Nov 28, 2014 Engine 54 mi

THIS CAR STALLS OUT AS IT SLOWS DOWN. IT DOES NOT CHANGE TO A LOWER GEAR IN TIME WHEN DECELERATING AND STALLS OUT. IT WILL NOT STALL OUT EVERY TIME I SLOW DOWN. I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL STALL. IT'S VERY RANDOM AND I HAVE STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AND ANY SITUATION SLOWING DOWN. ...

Nov 28, 2014 Power Train 54 mi

THIS CAR STALLS OUT AS IT SLOWS DOWN. IT DOES NOT CHANGE TO A LOWER GEAR IN TIME WHEN DECELERATING AND STALLS OUT. IT WILL NOT STALL OUT EVERY TIME I SLOW DOWN. I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL STALL. IT'S VERY RANDOM AND I HAVE STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AND ANY SITUATION SLOWING DOWN. ...

Nov 28, 2014 Power Train 102,400 mi

TRANSMISSION KICKED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE CRUISING ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO PULL OVER AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND RESTART THE CAR BEFORE IT WOULD ALLOW ME TO SHIFT BACK INTO DRIVE. THE FAULT RECURRED A FEW MILES LATER AND HAS RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN. THE CAR IS NOW TOO UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

Nov 28, 2014 Electrical System 102,400 mi

TRANSMISSION KICKED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE CRUISING ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO PULL OVER AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND RESTART THE CAR BEFORE IT WOULD ALLOW ME TO SHIFT BACK INTO DRIVE. THE FAULT RECURRED A FEW MILES LATER AND HAS RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN. THE CAR IS NOW TOO UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

Nov 28, 2014 Engine 54 mi

THIS CAR STALLS OUT AS IT SLOWS DOWN. IT DOES NOT CHANGE TO A LOWER GEAR IN TIME WHEN DECELERATING AND STALLS OUT. IT WILL NOT STALL OUT EVERY TIME I SLOW DOWN. I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL STALL. IT'S VERY RANDOM AND I HAVE STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AND ANY SITUATION SLOWING DOWN. ...

Nov 28, 2014 Power Train 54 mi

THIS CAR STALLS OUT AS IT SLOWS DOWN. IT DOES NOT CHANGE TO A LOWER GEAR IN TIME WHEN DECELERATING AND STALLS OUT. IT WILL NOT STALL OUT EVERY TIME I SLOW DOWN. I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL STALL. IT'S VERY RANDOM AND I HAVE STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AND ANY SITUATION SLOWING DOWN. ...

Nov 28, 2014 Power Train 102,400 mi

TRANSMISSION KICKED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE CRUISING ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO PULL OVER AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND RESTART THE CAR BEFORE IT WOULD ALLOW ME TO SHIFT BACK INTO DRIVE. THE FAULT RECURRED A FEW MILES LATER AND HAS RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN. THE CAR IS NOW TOO UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

Nov 28, 2014 Electrical System 102,400 mi

TRANSMISSION KICKED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE CRUISING ON HIGHWAY. HAD TO PULL OVER AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND RESTART THE CAR BEFORE IT WOULD ALLOW ME TO SHIFT BACK INTO DRIVE. THE FAULT RECURRED A FEW MILES LATER AND HAS RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN. THE CAR IS NOW TOO UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Equipment 52,000 mi

2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI: STOCK ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RCD 510) WENT DEAD. HEARD A LOUD POP, TOUCH SCREEN WENT BLACK, AND ALL FUNCTIONALITY WAS LOT. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN THAT THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ALSO INCLUDES THE HANDS FREE PHONE INTEGRATION. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE IN THE...

Nov 18, 2014 Equipment 52,000 mi

2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI: STOCK ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RCD 510) WENT DEAD. HEARD A LOUD POP, TOUCH SCREEN WENT BLACK, AND ALL FUNCTIONALITY WAS LOT. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN THAT THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ALSO INCLUDES THE HANDS FREE PHONE INTEGRATION. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE IN THE...

Nov 14, 2014 Electrical System 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING FOR THE HOR...

Nov 14, 2014 Electrical System 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING FOR THE HOR...

Nov 14, 2014 Electrical System 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING FOR THE HOR...

Nov 14, 2014 Electrical System 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING FOR THE HOR...

Nov 13, 2014 Engine 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA, THE JETTA TDI ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND THE ENGINE STARTED LUGGING. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THIS IS DUE TO A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE INTERCOOLER HOSE THAT TRAPS CONDENSATION IN THE SYSTEM. WHEN THE CONDENSATION FREEZES, THE ENGINE IS DEPRIVED OF AIR. ACCORDI...

Nov 13, 2014 Tires 35,000 mi

EXTREME CRACKING OF TIRE SIDEWALL, ADJACENT TO THE BEAD AREA OF HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A. SIZE: 205/55R16 91H. DOT 1 GRP DY H 0211 THIS TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A NEW 2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI. IT HAD NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF THE RIM AND WAS USED DURING NON-WINTER MONTHS ONLY, WITH APPROXIMATELY 3...

Nov 13, 2014 Engine 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA, THE JETTA TDI ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND THE ENGINE STARTED LUGGING. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THIS IS DUE TO A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE INTERCOOLER HOSE THAT TRAPS CONDENSATION IN THE SYSTEM. WHEN THE CONDENSATION FREEZES, THE ENGINE IS DEPRIVED OF AIR. ACCORDI...

Nov 13, 2014 Tires 35,000 mi

EXTREME CRACKING OF TIRE SIDEWALL, ADJACENT TO THE BEAD AREA OF HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A. SIZE: 205/55R16 91H. DOT 1 GRP DY H 0211 THIS TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A NEW 2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI. IT HAD NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF THE RIM AND WAS USED DURING NON-WINTER MONTHS ONLY, WITH APPROXIMATELY 3...

Nov 10, 2014 Electrical System 36,000 mi

THE HORN ONLY WORKS SPORADICALLY, NOT SURE WHEN IT WILL OR WILL NOT FUNCTION. *TR

Nov 10, 2014 Electrical System 36,000 mi

THE HORN ONLY WORKS SPORADICALLY, NOT SURE WHEN IT WILL OR WILL NOT FUNCTION. *TR

Oct 22, 2014 Electrical System 81,393 mi

TURNED MY VEHICLE ON AND HEARD THE RADIO POP AND HAS BEEN USELESS EVER SINCE. THE RADIO IN THIS VEHICLE CONTROLS EVERYTHING. I HAVE TALKED TO VWOA AND SEVERAL OTHER VW REPAIR SHOPS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THIS IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM AND I MUST PAY FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR MYSELF. I AM VERY DISPLEASED ...

Oct 22, 2014 Exterior Lighting 81,393 mi

TURNED MY VEHICLE ON AND HEARD THE RADIO POP AND HAS BEEN USELESS EVER SINCE. THE RADIO IN THIS VEHICLE CONTROLS EVERYTHING. I HAVE TALKED TO VWOA AND SEVERAL OTHER VW REPAIR SHOPS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THIS IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM AND I MUST PAY FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR MYSELF. I AM VERY DISPLEASED ...

Oct 22, 2014 Electrical System 81,393 mi

TURNED MY VEHICLE ON AND HEARD THE RADIO POP AND HAS BEEN USELESS EVER SINCE. THE RADIO IN THIS VEHICLE CONTROLS EVERYTHING. I HAVE TALKED TO VWOA AND SEVERAL OTHER VW REPAIR SHOPS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THIS IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM AND I MUST PAY FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR MYSELF. I AM VERY DISPLEASED ...

Oct 22, 2014 Exterior Lighting 81,393 mi

TURNED MY VEHICLE ON AND HEARD THE RADIO POP AND HAS BEEN USELESS EVER SINCE. THE RADIO IN THIS VEHICLE CONTROLS EVERYTHING. I HAVE TALKED TO VWOA AND SEVERAL OTHER VW REPAIR SHOPS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THIS IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM AND I MUST PAY FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR MYSELF. I AM VERY DISPLEASED ...

Oct 12, 2014 Electrical System 66,000 mi

MY EXTERNAL LIGHT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WENT ON. I STOPPED AND SAW THAT THE LEFT RUNNING LIGHT AND THE RIGHT LOW BEAM LIGHT WERE OUT. I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON 2 HOURS LATER THE INDICATOR WAS OFF AND ALL THE LIGHTS WERE WORKING. TODAY I GOT THE WARNING AGAIN AND IT CYCLED THROUGH TO SHOW MULTIPLE EXT...

Oct 12, 2014 Exterior Lighting 66,000 mi

MY EXTERNAL LIGHT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WENT ON. I STOPPED AND SAW THAT THE LEFT RUNNING LIGHT AND THE RIGHT LOW BEAM LIGHT WERE OUT. I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON 2 HOURS LATER THE INDICATOR WAS OFF AND ALL THE LIGHTS WERE WORKING. TODAY I GOT THE WARNING AGAIN AND IT CYCLED THROUGH TO SHOW MULTIPLE EXT...

Oct 12, 2014 Electrical System 66,000 mi

MY EXTERNAL LIGHT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WENT ON. I STOPPED AND SAW THAT THE LEFT RUNNING LIGHT AND THE RIGHT LOW BEAM LIGHT WERE OUT. I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON 2 HOURS LATER THE INDICATOR WAS OFF AND ALL THE LIGHTS WERE WORKING. TODAY I GOT THE WARNING AGAIN AND IT CYCLED THROUGH TO SHOW MULTIPLE EXT...

Oct 12, 2014 Exterior Lighting 66,000 mi

MY EXTERNAL LIGHT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WENT ON. I STOPPED AND SAW THAT THE LEFT RUNNING LIGHT AND THE RIGHT LOW BEAM LIGHT WERE OUT. I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON 2 HOURS LATER THE INDICATOR WAS OFF AND ALL THE LIGHTS WERE WORKING. TODAY I GOT THE WARNING AGAIN AND IT CYCLED THROUGH TO SHOW MULTIPLE EXT...

Oct 6, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW IN 2011. VW FIXED THE FUEL EXHAUST PORTS. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTICULATE FILTER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO WARNED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD SERIOUS ISSUES. I HAD ONE YEAR LEFT TO PAY THIS CAR OFF, IT HAD 90K MILES O...

Oct 6, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW IN 2011. VW FIXED THE FUEL EXHAUST PORTS. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTICULATE FILTER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO WARNED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD SERIOUS ISSUES. I HAD ONE YEAR LEFT TO PAY THIS CAR OFF, IT HAD 90K MILES O...

Oct 6, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW IN 2011. VW FIXED THE FUEL EXHAUST PORTS. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTICULATE FILTER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO WARNED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD SERIOUS ISSUES. I HAD ONE YEAR LEFT TO PAY THIS CAR OFF, IT HAD 90K MILES O...

Oct 6, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW IN 2011. VW FIXED THE FUEL EXHAUST PORTS. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTICULATE FILTER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO WARNED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD SERIOUS ISSUES. I HAD ONE YEAR LEFT TO PAY THIS CAR OFF, IT HAD 90K MILES O...

Sep 30, 2014 Unknown Or Other 59,862 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DOES NOT STAY UP WHEN AUTOMATICALLY ROLLED UP FROM WINDOW BUTTON OR FROM LOCKING CAR USING KEY IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR.

Sep 30, 2014 Air Bags 9,332 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE DRIVEN BY 22 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER FOR COLLEGE. 02/05/13, 9332 MILES, AIRBAG SYSTEM WARNING LAMP CAME ON, DEALER REPLACED PASSENGER "SIDE" AIRBAG, CONNECTORS AND WIRES REPAIRED. 06/03/14, 17,960 MILES, AIRBAG SYSTEM WARNING LAMP CAME ON, DEA...

Sep 30, 2014 Unknown Or Other 59,862 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DOES NOT STAY UP WHEN AUTOMATICALLY ROLLED UP FROM WINDOW BUTTON OR FROM LOCKING CAR USING KEY IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR.

Sep 30, 2014 Air Bags 9,332 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE DRIVEN BY 22 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER FOR COLLEGE. 02/05/13, 9332 MILES, AIRBAG SYSTEM WARNING LAMP CAME ON, DEALER REPLACED PASSENGER "SIDE" AIRBAG, CONNECTORS AND WIRES REPAIRED. 06/03/14, 17,960 MILES, AIRBAG SYSTEM WARNING LAMP CAME ON, DEA...

Sep 26, 2014 Power Train 20 mi

THIS 2011 VW SPORTWAGEN TDI (DIESEL)WOULD EASILY STALL IN FIRST GEAR. SINCE THE FIRST TEST DRIVE WE WERE TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP, THIS MANUAL TRANSMISSION TAKES GETTING USED TO. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO OWNS A 2011 GOLF TDI WITH A SIMILAR ISSUE. HOWEVER, EVEN THOUGH I BECAME MORE ACCUSTOMED TO DRIVING ...

Sep 26, 2014 Power Train 20 mi

THIS 2011 VW SPORTWAGEN TDI (DIESEL)WOULD EASILY STALL IN FIRST GEAR. SINCE THE FIRST TEST DRIVE WE WERE TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP, THIS MANUAL TRANSMISSION TAKES GETTING USED TO. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO OWNS A 2011 GOLF TDI WITH A SIMILAR ISSUE. HOWEVER, EVEN THOUGH I BECAME MORE ACCUSTOMED TO DRIVING ...

Sep 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 34,000 mi

DRIVING ON I-5 SOUTHBOUND IN OUR 2011 VW JETTA TDI; MY CAR DROPPED HORSE POWER AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. THE CAR DID NOT SHUT OFF, BUT THE HORSE POWER WAS CUT SIGNIFICANTLY. WE STOPPED AT THE NEXT INTERCHANGE 6 MILES AWAY AND CALLED VW. THEY SAID IT SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AND SCHEDULED ...

Sep 25, 2014 Power Train 34,000 mi

DRIVING ON I-5 SOUTHBOUND IN OUR 2011 VW JETTA TDI; MY CAR DROPPED HORSE POWER AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. THE CAR DID NOT SHUT OFF, BUT THE HORSE POWER WAS CUT SIGNIFICANTLY. WE STOPPED AT THE NEXT INTERCHANGE 6 MILES AWAY AND CALLED VW. THEY SAID IT SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AND SCHEDULED ...

Sep 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 34,000 mi

DRIVING ON I-5 SOUTHBOUND IN OUR 2011 VW JETTA TDI; MY CAR DROPPED HORSE POWER AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. THE CAR DID NOT SHUT OFF, BUT THE HORSE POWER WAS CUT SIGNIFICANTLY. WE STOPPED AT THE NEXT INTERCHANGE 6 MILES AWAY AND CALLED VW. THEY SAID IT SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AND SCHEDULED ...

Sep 25, 2014 Power Train 34,000 mi

DRIVING ON I-5 SOUTHBOUND IN OUR 2011 VW JETTA TDI; MY CAR DROPPED HORSE POWER AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. THE CAR DID NOT SHUT OFF, BUT THE HORSE POWER WAS CUT SIGNIFICANTLY. WE STOPPED AT THE NEXT INTERCHANGE 6 MILES AWAY AND CALLED VW. THEY SAID IT SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AND SCHEDULED ...

Sep 23, 2014 Engine 51,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE ON SOUTH BOUND I-5 GOING 60MPH RIGHT OUTSIDE OF THE TACOMA DOME IN FAR LEFT LANE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED FLASHING ENGINE LIGHT AND ENGINE DIED AT THE SAME TIME. I HAD MULTIPLE VEHICLES SCREECHING TO A STOP RIGHT ON I-5 AND HONKING AT ME, ALMOST HITTING ME, BARELY MISSING ME. I...

Sep 23, 2014 Structure

MY CLEAR COAT BEGAN PEELING LAST YEAR, I MADE THE MISTAKE OF WAITING TO DISCUSS IT WITH VOLKSWAGEN UNTIL THIS YEAR, NOW THEY ARE SAYING MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED WHICH WE HAD BOUGHT THE 6 YEAR PLAN AND THAT THE CLEAR COAT IS NOT THEIR ISSUE ANYMORE PLUS A SPOT ON MY REAR FENDER IS DARKENING EVERY TIME...

Sep 23, 2014 Engine 51,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE ON SOUTH BOUND I-5 GOING 60MPH RIGHT OUTSIDE OF THE TACOMA DOME IN FAR LEFT LANE WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED FLASHING ENGINE LIGHT AND ENGINE DIED AT THE SAME TIME. I HAD MULTIPLE VEHICLES SCREECHING TO A STOP RIGHT ON I-5 AND HONKING AT ME, ALMOST HITTING ME, BARELY MISSING ME. I...

Sep 23, 2014 Structure

MY CLEAR COAT BEGAN PEELING LAST YEAR, I MADE THE MISTAKE OF WAITING TO DISCUSS IT WITH VOLKSWAGEN UNTIL THIS YEAR, NOW THEY ARE SAYING MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED WHICH WE HAD BOUGHT THE 6 YEAR PLAN AND THAT THE CLEAR COAT IS NOT THEIR ISSUE ANYMORE PLUS A SPOT ON MY REAR FENDER IS DARKENING EVERY TIME...

Sep 22, 2014 Unknown Or Other 43,968 mi

REAR TRUNK LIGHT WORKS INTERMITTENTLY

Sep 22, 2014 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

VERY MUSTY SMELL IN VEHICLE WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING.

Sep 22, 2014 Unknown Or Other 43,968 mi

REAR TRUNK LIGHT WORKS INTERMITTENTLY

Sep 22, 2014 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

VERY MUSTY SMELL IN VEHICLE WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING.

Sep 21, 2014 Structure 45,000 mi

THE LATCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BECOME LOOSE. AS I WAS DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS, I NOTICED THE DOOR WOULD RATTLE HARD. I PULLED TO THE SIDE AND NOTICED THE LATCH ATTACHED TO THE CAR WAS LOOSE. I TIGHTENED UP THE SCREWS AND THE DOOR WAS ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY AGAIN. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE PROBLEM...

Sep 21, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

THE LATCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BECOME LOOSE. AS I WAS DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS, I NOTICED THE DOOR WOULD RATTLE HARD. I PULLED TO THE SIDE AND NOTICED THE LATCH ATTACHED TO THE CAR WAS LOOSE. I TIGHTENED UP THE SCREWS AND THE DOOR WAS ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY AGAIN. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE PROBLEM...

Sep 21, 2014 Structure 45,000 mi

THE LATCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BECOME LOOSE. AS I WAS DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS, I NOTICED THE DOOR WOULD RATTLE HARD. I PULLED TO THE SIDE AND NOTICED THE LATCH ATTACHED TO THE CAR WAS LOOSE. I TIGHTENED UP THE SCREWS AND THE DOOR WAS ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY AGAIN. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE PROBLEM...

Sep 21, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

THE LATCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS BECOME LOOSE. AS I WAS DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS, I NOTICED THE DOOR WOULD RATTLE HARD. I PULLED TO THE SIDE AND NOTICED THE LATCH ATTACHED TO THE CAR WAS LOOSE. I TIGHTENED UP THE SCREWS AND THE DOOR WAS ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY AGAIN. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE PROBLEM...

Sep 17, 2014 Electrical System 500 mi

ISSUES BEGAN WITH FAULTY STARTER. THEN PROGRESSED TO A BATTERY OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES FROM WINDOWS MOVING IN REVERSE OF DESIRED ORDER TO HORN AND KEYS DYING. EACH TIME DEALER BRUSHED OFF ISSUE. WHEN HORN AND KEYS DIED (ALSO WITH FAULTY START BUTTON) DEALER TRIED TO FORCE ME TO DRIVE UNSAFE VEHICLE UNT...

Sep 17, 2014 Engine 500 mi

ISSUES BEGAN WITH FAULTY STARTER. THEN PROGRESSED TO A BATTERY OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES FROM WINDOWS MOVING IN REVERSE OF DESIRED ORDER TO HORN AND KEYS DYING. EACH TIME DEALER BRUSHED OFF ISSUE. WHEN HORN AND KEYS DIED (ALSO WITH FAULTY START BUTTON) DEALER TRIED TO FORCE ME TO DRIVE UNSAFE VEHICLE UNT...

Sep 17, 2014 Wheels 59,980 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY. TPMS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN CHECKED, ALL THREE TIRES WHICH WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT (HANKOOK OPTIMO) HAD FAILED INSIDE SIDEWALLS. THESE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE, THERE HAD BEEN A HANKOOK TIRE RECALL IN 2010 AND VOLKSWAGON DID NOT ADVISE MYSELF OR OTHER C...

Sep 17, 2014 Electrical System 500 mi

ISSUES BEGAN WITH FAULTY STARTER. THEN PROGRESSED TO A BATTERY OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES FROM WINDOWS MOVING IN REVERSE OF DESIRED ORDER TO HORN AND KEYS DYING. EACH TIME DEALER BRUSHED OFF ISSUE. WHEN HORN AND KEYS DIED (ALSO WITH FAULTY START BUTTON) DEALER TRIED TO FORCE ME TO DRIVE UNSAFE VEHICLE UNT...

Sep 17, 2014 Engine 500 mi

ISSUES BEGAN WITH FAULTY STARTER. THEN PROGRESSED TO A BATTERY OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES FROM WINDOWS MOVING IN REVERSE OF DESIRED ORDER TO HORN AND KEYS DYING. EACH TIME DEALER BRUSHED OFF ISSUE. WHEN HORN AND KEYS DIED (ALSO WITH FAULTY START BUTTON) DEALER TRIED TO FORCE ME TO DRIVE UNSAFE VEHICLE UNT...

Sep 17, 2014 Wheels 59,980 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY. TPMS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN CHECKED, ALL THREE TIRES WHICH WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT (HANKOOK OPTIMO) HAD FAILED INSIDE SIDEWALLS. THESE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE, THERE HAD BEEN A HANKOOK TIRE RECALL IN 2010 AND VOLKSWAGON DID NOT ADVISE MYSELF OR OTHER C...

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 109,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN THE RADIO MADE A POPPING NOISE. NOW IT NO LONGER WORKS AND I'VE LOST ALL ABILITIES TO USE MY HANDSFREE DIAL OR ANSWER FEATURES ON MY PHONE. RADIO NOW HAS A BLACK SCREEN AND WILL NOT POWER ON. THE LOSS OF HANDSFREE PHONE THROUGH MY RADIO IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND HAVING I...

Sep 11, 2014 Electrical System 109,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN THE RADIO MADE A POPPING NOISE. NOW IT NO LONGER WORKS AND I'VE LOST ALL ABILITIES TO USE MY HANDSFREE DIAL OR ANSWER FEATURES ON MY PHONE. RADIO NOW HAS A BLACK SCREEN AND WILL NOT POWER ON. THE LOSS OF HANDSFREE PHONE THROUGH MY RADIO IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND HAVING I...

Sep 9, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 99,000 mi

DRIVING THE CAR AT FREEWAY SPEEDS PRIOR TO TAKING THE EXIT. WHEN WE TOOK THE EXIT, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 1000 RPM. THE VEHICLE WAS LIMPED TO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THEY ARE IN THE PRO...

Sep 9, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 99,000 mi

DRIVING THE CAR AT FREEWAY SPEEDS PRIOR TO TAKING THE EXIT. WHEN WE TOOK THE EXIT, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 1000 RPM. THE VEHICLE WAS LIMPED TO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THEY ARE IN THE PRO...

Aug 27, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

MY THREE YEAR OLD, BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP JETTA, AND AFTER PARKING OVERNIGHT I GOT IN MY CAR TO DRIVE TO WORK AND MY HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH, SATELLITE, RADIO UNIT WOULD NOT TURN ON. THIS IS A MAJOR CONCERN AND DRIVING HAZARD CONSIDERING I AM ON CALL 24 HOURS A DAY AND RECEIVE CALLS IN MY ...

Aug 27, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

MY THREE YEAR OLD, BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP JETTA, AND AFTER PARKING OVERNIGHT I GOT IN MY CAR TO DRIVE TO WORK AND MY HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH, SATELLITE, RADIO UNIT WOULD NOT TURN ON. THIS IS A MAJOR CONCERN AND DRIVING HAZARD CONSIDERING I AM ON CALL 24 HOURS A DAY AND RECEIVE CALLS IN MY ...

Aug 26, 2014 Engine 15,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW WE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE STUTTERING WHEN DRIVING AND AT TIMES SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY AS IF IT STALLED (THE VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION). WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VW DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE TECH COULD NOT REPLIC...

Aug 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW WE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE STUTTERING WHEN DRIVING AND AT TIMES SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY AS IF IT STALLED (THE VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION). WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VW DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE TECH COULD NOT REPLIC...

Aug 26, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 15,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW WE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE STUTTERING WHEN DRIVING AND AT TIMES SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY AS IF IT STALLED (THE VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION). WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VW DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE TECH COULD NOT REPLIC...

Aug 26, 2014 Engine 15,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW WE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE STUTTERING WHEN DRIVING AND AT TIMES SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY AS IF IT STALLED (THE VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION). WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VW DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE TECH COULD NOT REPLIC...

Aug 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW WE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE STUTTERING WHEN DRIVING AND AT TIMES SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY AS IF IT STALLED (THE VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION). WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VW DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE TECH COULD NOT REPLIC...

Aug 26, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 15,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW WE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE STUTTERING WHEN DRIVING AND AT TIMES SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY AS IF IT STALLED (THE VEHICLE IS AN AUTOMATIC WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION). WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE VW DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY BUT THE TECH COULD NOT REPLIC...

Aug 20, 2014 Electrical System Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE HORN FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ALERT THE OTHER DRIVER OF THE PROXIMITY TO HIS VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE OTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE TECHNICIAN I...

Aug 20, 2014 Electrical System Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE HORN FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ALERT THE OTHER DRIVER OF THE PROXIMITY TO HIS VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE OTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE TECHNICIAN I...

Aug 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE LIGHT BULBS IN ORDER TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT AN U...

Aug 19, 2014 Visibility 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE LIGHT BULBS IN ORDER TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT AN U...

Aug 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE LIGHT BULBS IN ORDER TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT AN U...

Aug 19, 2014 Visibility 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE LIGHT BULBS IN ORDER TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT AN U...

Aug 9, 2014 Engine 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR LOST POWER. WE WERE ON A RURAL ROAD SO WE COULD PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY, IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY WE COULD HAVE BEEN IN DANGER OF BEING REAR ENDED. ONCE STOPPED THE CARE WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO VW DEALER. THE HI...

Aug 9, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR LOST POWER. WE WERE ON A RURAL ROAD SO WE COULD PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY, IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY WE COULD HAVE BEEN IN DANGER OF BEING REAR ENDED. ONCE STOPPED THE CARE WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO VW DEALER. THE HI...

Aug 9, 2014 Engine 54,000 mi

I WAS OPERATING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER AND THE DASH DISPLAYED A FLASHING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND SOLID CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TO...

Aug 9, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 54,000 mi

I WAS OPERATING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER AND THE DASH DISPLAYED A FLASHING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND SOLID CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TO...

Aug 9, 2014 Engine 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR LOST POWER. WE WERE ON A RURAL ROAD SO WE COULD PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY, IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY WE COULD HAVE BEEN IN DANGER OF BEING REAR ENDED. ONCE STOPPED THE CARE WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO VW DEALER. THE HI...

Aug 9, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR LOST POWER. WE WERE ON A RURAL ROAD SO WE COULD PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY, IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY WE COULD HAVE BEEN IN DANGER OF BEING REAR ENDED. ONCE STOPPED THE CARE WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO VW DEALER. THE HI...

Aug 9, 2014 Engine 54,000 mi

I WAS OPERATING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER AND THE DASH DISPLAYED A FLASHING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND SOLID CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TO...

Aug 9, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 54,000 mi

I WAS OPERATING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER AND THE DASH DISPLAYED A FLASHING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND SOLID CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TO...

Aug 8, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 56,610 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI ON MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014 AND 5 DAYS LATER ON AUGUST 2ND, THE CAR DIED. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT AN HOUR MOSTLY ON THE HIGHWAY AND THEN SOME MODERATELY WINDING FOOTHILL ROADS. I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND WHEN I ACCELERATED INTO THE INTERSECTION THE...

Aug 8, 2014 Service Brakes

WHILE DRIVING, I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. HAD THE SAME OCCURRENCE ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ON A PREVIOUS VEHICLE WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE STICKING CALIPERS, SO IMMEDIATELY I CHECKED THE BRAKES. WHAT I FOUND WAS THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AND THE RIM WAS VERY HO...

Aug 8, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 56,610 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI ON MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014 AND 5 DAYS LATER ON AUGUST 2ND, THE CAR DIED. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT AN HOUR MOSTLY ON THE HIGHWAY AND THEN SOME MODERATELY WINDING FOOTHILL ROADS. I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND WHEN I ACCELERATED INTO THE INTERSECTION THE...

Aug 8, 2014 Service Brakes

WHILE DRIVING, I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. HAD THE SAME OCCURRENCE ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ON A PREVIOUS VEHICLE WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE STICKING CALIPERS, SO IMMEDIATELY I CHECKED THE BRAKES. WHAT I FOUND WAS THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AND THE RIM WAS VERY HO...

Jul 22, 2014 Electrical System 32,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2011 JETTA IN FEBRUARY 2011. TODAY, I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT 'SOME WIRES' LOCATED UNDER THE SPARK PLUGS ARE SHORT-CIRCUITING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $830 + TAX. NOW, WHY ARE THERE 'SOME WIRES' UNDER THE SPARK PLUGS THAT ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY INSULATED? AND, WHY ARE ...

Jul 22, 2014 Electrical System 32,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2011 JETTA IN FEBRUARY 2011. TODAY, I AM TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT 'SOME WIRES' LOCATED UNDER THE SPARK PLUGS ARE SHORT-CIRCUITING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $830 + TAX. NOW, WHY ARE THERE 'SOME WIRES' UNDER THE SPARK PLUGS THAT ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY INSULATED? AND, WHY ARE ...

Jul 21, 2014 Electrical System

THE 2011 VW JETTA TDI MAIN SOURCE OF COMMUNICATION IS THROUGH THE RADIO (DELPHI PREMIUM 8). I WAS DRIVING AND THE RADIO COMPLETELY WENT OUT AFTER A POP. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND AS A 2011 AUTOMOBILE, THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING 3 YEARS AFTER A NEW CAR IS PURCHASED. THIS IS A LARGE SAFETY HAZARD...

Jul 21, 2014 Electrical System

THE 2011 VW JETTA TDI MAIN SOURCE OF COMMUNICATION IS THROUGH THE RADIO (DELPHI PREMIUM 8). I WAS DRIVING AND THE RADIO COMPLETELY WENT OUT AFTER A POP. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND AS A 2011 AUTOMOBILE, THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING 3 YEARS AFTER A NEW CAR IS PURCHASED. THIS IS A LARGE SAFETY HAZARD...

Jul 16, 2014 Electrical System 7,500 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION MULTIPLE TIMES HAVING GREAT DIFFICULTY TURNING ON AND OFF CAR. PROBLEMS APPEARS TO OCCUR ON A MORE FREQUENT BASIS, CAR DEALERSHIP INDICATED NOT A PROBLEM WHILE UNDER WARRANTY TOLD JIGGLE THE KEY WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM. PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS MY WIFE CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR FOR FEA...

Jul 16, 2014 Electrical System 7,500 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION MULTIPLE TIMES HAVING GREAT DIFFICULTY TURNING ON AND OFF CAR. PROBLEMS APPEARS TO OCCUR ON A MORE FREQUENT BASIS, CAR DEALERSHIP INDICATED NOT A PROBLEM WHILE UNDER WARRANTY TOLD JIGGLE THE KEY WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM. PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS MY WIFE CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR FOR FEA...

Jul 7, 2014 Seat Belts 59,500 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT CANNOT BE ENGAGED IN THE LATCH, SOMETHING BROKE INSIDE THE LATCH MECHANISM. THE SEAT BELT IS NOT FUNCTIONAL!! *JS

Jul 7, 2014 Seat Belts 59,500 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT CANNOT BE ENGAGED IN THE LATCH, SOMETHING BROKE INSIDE THE LATCH MECHANISM. THE SEAT BELT IS NOT FUNCTIONAL!! *JS

Jul 6, 2014 Service Brakes 15,900 mi

CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, REQUIRING THE PEDAL TO BE COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO ACHIEVE ANY ACCELERATION EVEN TO LOW SPEEDS. AT THIS POINT, A BRAKE WARNING LIGHT APPEARED FOR THE FIRST TIME. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER, JIM ELLIS VW IN THE ATLANTA AREA WHO TESTED THE MODEL AND DETERMINED TH...

Jul 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 15,900 mi

CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, REQUIRING THE PEDAL TO BE COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO ACHIEVE ANY ACCELERATION EVEN TO LOW SPEEDS. AT THIS POINT, A BRAKE WARNING LIGHT APPEARED FOR THE FIRST TIME. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER, JIM ELLIS VW IN THE ATLANTA AREA WHO TESTED THE MODEL AND DETERMINED TH...

Jul 6, 2014 Unknown Or Other 15,900 mi

CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, REQUIRING THE PEDAL TO BE COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO ACHIEVE ANY ACCELERATION EVEN TO LOW SPEEDS. AT THIS POINT, A BRAKE WARNING LIGHT APPEARED FOR THE FIRST TIME. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER, JIM ELLIS VW IN THE ATLANTA AREA WHO TESTED THE MODEL AND DETERMINED TH...

Jul 6, 2014 Service Brakes 15,900 mi

CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, REQUIRING THE PEDAL TO BE COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO ACHIEVE ANY ACCELERATION EVEN TO LOW SPEEDS. AT THIS POINT, A BRAKE WARNING LIGHT APPEARED FOR THE FIRST TIME. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER, JIM ELLIS VW IN THE ATLANTA AREA WHO TESTED THE MODEL AND DETERMINED TH...

Jul 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 15,900 mi

CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, REQUIRING THE PEDAL TO BE COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO ACHIEVE ANY ACCELERATION EVEN TO LOW SPEEDS. AT THIS POINT, A BRAKE WARNING LIGHT APPEARED FOR THE FIRST TIME. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER, JIM ELLIS VW IN THE ATLANTA AREA WHO TESTED THE MODEL AND DETERMINED TH...

Jul 6, 2014 Unknown Or Other 15,900 mi

CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, REQUIRING THE PEDAL TO BE COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO ACHIEVE ANY ACCELERATION EVEN TO LOW SPEEDS. AT THIS POINT, A BRAKE WARNING LIGHT APPEARED FOR THE FIRST TIME. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER, JIM ELLIS VW IN THE ATLANTA AREA WHO TESTED THE MODEL AND DETERMINED TH...

Jul 2, 2014 Electrical System 35,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR THE 2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI . THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT CAUSED THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD TO MELT. THIS CAUSED MOST OF THE LIGHTS ON THE EXTERIOR TO FAIL, WHICH INCLUDED THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, BRAKE-LIGHTS, ECT. THERE WERE RECALLS ON SIMILAR MODELS, BUT NO...

Jul 2, 2014 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR THE 2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI . THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT CAUSED THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD TO MELT. THIS CAUSED MOST OF THE LIGHTS ON THE EXTERIOR TO FAIL, WHICH INCLUDED THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, BRAKE-LIGHTS, ECT. THERE WERE RECALLS ON SIMILAR MODELS, BUT NO...

Jul 2, 2014 Electrical System 35,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR THE 2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI . THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT CAUSED THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD TO MELT. THIS CAUSED MOST OF THE LIGHTS ON THE EXTERIOR TO FAIL, WHICH INCLUDED THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, BRAKE-LIGHTS, ECT. THERE WERE RECALLS ON SIMILAR MODELS, BUT NO...

Jul 2, 2014 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR THE 2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI . THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT CAUSED THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD TO MELT. THIS CAUSED MOST OF THE LIGHTS ON THE EXTERIOR TO FAIL, WHICH INCLUDED THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, BRAKE-LIGHTS, ECT. THERE WERE RECALLS ON SIMILAR MODELS, BUT NO...

Jun 30, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

SINCE THE END OF MARCH, 2014, MY 2011 JETTA HAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE IN IDLE. UNTIL RECENTLY IT HAS SHUT OFF WHILE IN DRIVE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGINS BUCKING AND HAVING LITTLE HICCUPS, AND THEN IT JUST SHUTS OFF, SOMETIMES ABLE TO GET IT TO RESTART, OTHER TIMES IT DOES NOT TURN RIGHT BA...

Jun 30, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 30,515 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SHIFTING BECAME ERRATIC. PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION, AND ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, IT WOULDN'T RESTART. AFTER BASIC CHECKS, THE FUEL PUMP WAS PULLED FOR INSPECTION AND METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND. IN RESEARCHING THE REPAIR,...

Jun 30, 2014 Power Train 30,515 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SHIFTING BECAME ERRATIC. PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION, AND ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, IT WOULDN'T RESTART. AFTER BASIC CHECKS, THE FUEL PUMP WAS PULLED FOR INSPECTION AND METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND. IN RESEARCHING THE REPAIR,...

Jun 30, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

SINCE THE END OF MARCH, 2014, MY 2011 JETTA HAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE IN IDLE. UNTIL RECENTLY IT HAS SHUT OFF WHILE IN DRIVE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGINS BUCKING AND HAVING LITTLE HICCUPS, AND THEN IT JUST SHUTS OFF, SOMETIMES ABLE TO GET IT TO RESTART, OTHER TIMES IT DOES NOT TURN RIGHT BA...

Jun 30, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 30,515 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SHIFTING BECAME ERRATIC. PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION, AND ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, IT WOULDN'T RESTART. AFTER BASIC CHECKS, THE FUEL PUMP WAS PULLED FOR INSPECTION AND METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND. IN RESEARCHING THE REPAIR,...

Jun 30, 2014 Power Train 30,515 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SHIFTING BECAME ERRATIC. PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION, AND ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, IT WOULDN'T RESTART. AFTER BASIC CHECKS, THE FUEL PUMP WAS PULLED FOR INSPECTION AND METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND. IN RESEARCHING THE REPAIR,...

Jun 24, 2014 Engine 47,637 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE CAR SPUTTERED, AND HESITATED WHILE LOSING POWER. REGAINED POWER BRIEFLY THEN SPUTTERED, LOST POWER AND ENGINE CUT OFF COMPLETELY. STARTED ENGINE AFTER LETTING SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES DROVE HOME OK. HAPPENED AGAIN A WEEK LATER AND TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER DIAGNOS...

Jun 24, 2014 Power Train 47,637 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE CAR SPUTTERED, AND HESITATED WHILE LOSING POWER. REGAINED POWER BRIEFLY THEN SPUTTERED, LOST POWER AND ENGINE CUT OFF COMPLETELY. STARTED ENGINE AFTER LETTING SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES DROVE HOME OK. HAPPENED AGAIN A WEEK LATER AND TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER DIAGNOS...

Jun 24, 2014 Electrical System 47,637 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE CAR SPUTTERED, AND HESITATED WHILE LOSING POWER. REGAINED POWER BRIEFLY THEN SPUTTERED, LOST POWER AND ENGINE CUT OFF COMPLETELY. STARTED ENGINE AFTER LETTING SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES DROVE HOME OK. HAPPENED AGAIN A WEEK LATER AND TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER DIAGNOS...

Jun 24, 2014 Engine 47,637 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE CAR SPUTTERED, AND HESITATED WHILE LOSING POWER. REGAINED POWER BRIEFLY THEN SPUTTERED, LOST POWER AND ENGINE CUT OFF COMPLETELY. STARTED ENGINE AFTER LETTING SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES DROVE HOME OK. HAPPENED AGAIN A WEEK LATER AND TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER DIAGNOS...

Jun 24, 2014 Power Train 47,637 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE CAR SPUTTERED, AND HESITATED WHILE LOSING POWER. REGAINED POWER BRIEFLY THEN SPUTTERED, LOST POWER AND ENGINE CUT OFF COMPLETELY. STARTED ENGINE AFTER LETTING SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES DROVE HOME OK. HAPPENED AGAIN A WEEK LATER AND TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER DIAGNOS...

Jun 24, 2014 Electrical System 47,637 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE CAR SPUTTERED, AND HESITATED WHILE LOSING POWER. REGAINED POWER BRIEFLY THEN SPUTTERED, LOST POWER AND ENGINE CUT OFF COMPLETELY. STARTED ENGINE AFTER LETTING SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES DROVE HOME OK. HAPPENED AGAIN A WEEK LATER AND TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER DIAGNOS...

Jun 18, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 41,000 mi

DRIVING AT 45 MPH, ENGINE DID NOT STALL BUT LOST POWER. MOTOR STALLED AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS. AFTER PUTTING IN NEUTRAL AND ROLLING TO A STOP THE MOTOR WOULD NOT RESTART. AFTER TOWING TO LOCAL VW DEALER, WAS TOLD THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP FAILED. THEY SAID IT WAS 4-5 THOUSAND JOB BUT VW WAS PICKIN...

Jun 18, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 41,000 mi

DRIVING AT 45 MPH, ENGINE DID NOT STALL BUT LOST POWER. MOTOR STALLED AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS. AFTER PUTTING IN NEUTRAL AND ROLLING TO A STOP THE MOTOR WOULD NOT RESTART. AFTER TOWING TO LOCAL VW DEALER, WAS TOLD THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP FAILED. THEY SAID IT WAS 4-5 THOUSAND JOB BUT VW WAS PICKIN...

May 27, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 79,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ALWAYS FUELED UP WITH ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL. *TR

May 27, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 79,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ALWAYS FUELED UP WITH ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL. *TR

May 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 45,000 mi

CAR WAS RUNNING SMOOTH AND PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND THEN WOULDN'T TURN OVER. BATTERY POWER WAS FINE, HOSES WERE FINE(VACUUM OK) AND THEN IDENTIFIED THAT FUEL MIGHT BE THE PROBLEM, USED MULTIMETER TO IDENTIFY THAT FUEL PUMP UNDER BACK SEAT WAS DEAD AND PROMPTLY ORDERED A NEW ONE AND REPLACED IT. ...

May 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 45,000 mi

CAR WAS RUNNING SMOOTH AND PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND THEN WOULDN'T TURN OVER. BATTERY POWER WAS FINE, HOSES WERE FINE(VACUUM OK) AND THEN IDENTIFIED THAT FUEL MIGHT BE THE PROBLEM, USED MULTIMETER TO IDENTIFY THAT FUEL PUMP UNDER BACK SEAT WAS DEAD AND PROMPTLY ORDERED A NEW ONE AND REPLACED IT. ...

May 14, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 57,750 mi

I WAS IN THE DRIVE THRU OF MC DONALDS THEN CAME A TERRIBLE RATTLE FROM UNDER THE CAR, 10 SECONDS LATER THE CAR TURNED OFF. TURNED IT BACK ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT WAS FLASHING PARKED THE CAR IMMEDIATELY. TURNED IT BACK ON AND HAD LITTLE TO NO POWER THEN CAME TO A HALT, TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON AND WO...

May 14, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,750 mi

I WAS IN THE DRIVE THRU OF MC DONALDS THEN CAME A TERRIBLE RATTLE FROM UNDER THE CAR, 10 SECONDS LATER THE CAR TURNED OFF. TURNED IT BACK ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT WAS FLASHING PARKED THE CAR IMMEDIATELY. TURNED IT BACK ON AND HAD LITTLE TO NO POWER THEN CAME TO A HALT, TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON AND WO...

May 14, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 57,750 mi

I WAS IN THE DRIVE THRU OF MC DONALDS THEN CAME A TERRIBLE RATTLE FROM UNDER THE CAR, 10 SECONDS LATER THE CAR TURNED OFF. TURNED IT BACK ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT WAS FLASHING PARKED THE CAR IMMEDIATELY. TURNED IT BACK ON AND HAD LITTLE TO NO POWER THEN CAME TO A HALT, TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON AND WO...

May 14, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,750 mi

I WAS IN THE DRIVE THRU OF MC DONALDS THEN CAME A TERRIBLE RATTLE FROM UNDER THE CAR, 10 SECONDS LATER THE CAR TURNED OFF. TURNED IT BACK ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT WAS FLASHING PARKED THE CAR IMMEDIATELY. TURNED IT BACK ON AND HAD LITTLE TO NO POWER THEN CAME TO A HALT, TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON AND WO...

May 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 72,000 mi

THE VEHICLES GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, THE CAR STARTED RUNNING SLUGGISH, I QUICKLY PULLED INTO A GAS STATION. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART IT, IT WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, WHO AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION DISCOVERED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ...

May 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 72,000 mi

THE VEHICLES GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, THE CAR STARTED RUNNING SLUGGISH, I QUICKLY PULLED INTO A GAS STATION. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART IT, IT WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, WHO AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION DISCOVERED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ...

May 8, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,854 mi

GLOW PLUG & CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON , ENGINE DIED 30 SECONDS LATER. WOULD NOT RESTART, TOWED TO DEALER, DIAGNOSED HPFP CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, METAL DEBRIS IN FUEL SYSTEM. WHOLE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACED, TANK THROUGH TO INJECTORS. NO WARNING OF FAULT CONDITION WITH NO TIME TO PULL OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD...

May 8, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 64,854 mi

GLOW PLUG & CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON , ENGINE DIED 30 SECONDS LATER. WOULD NOT RESTART, TOWED TO DEALER, DIAGNOSED HPFP CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, METAL DEBRIS IN FUEL SYSTEM. WHOLE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACED, TANK THROUGH TO INJECTORS. NO WARNING OF FAULT CONDITION WITH NO TIME TO PULL OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD...

May 8, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,854 mi

GLOW PLUG & CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON , ENGINE DIED 30 SECONDS LATER. WOULD NOT RESTART, TOWED TO DEALER, DIAGNOSED HPFP CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, METAL DEBRIS IN FUEL SYSTEM. WHOLE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACED, TANK THROUGH TO INJECTORS. NO WARNING OF FAULT CONDITION WITH NO TIME TO PULL OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD...

May 8, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 64,854 mi

GLOW PLUG & CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON , ENGINE DIED 30 SECONDS LATER. WOULD NOT RESTART, TOWED TO DEALER, DIAGNOSED HPFP CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, METAL DEBRIS IN FUEL SYSTEM. WHOLE FUEL SYSTEM REPLACED, TANK THROUGH TO INJECTORS. NO WARNING OF FAULT CONDITION WITH NO TIME TO PULL OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD...

May 1, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH TOWN 35 MPH MY TDI SPORTWAGON GLOWPLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT WITHIN SECONDS AND PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK. THE CAR SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS NOT FIRING ON A CYLINDERS. I TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER THAT IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP. FROM WHAT ...

May 1, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH TOWN 35 MPH MY TDI SPORTWAGON GLOWPLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT WITHIN SECONDS AND PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK. THE CAR SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS NOT FIRING ON A CYLINDERS. I TURNED THE CAR OFF. AFTER THAT IT WOULD NOT START BACK UP. FROM WHAT ...

Apr 25, 2014 Power Train 19,000 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD 3 STALLS WITHIN 3 MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. SINCE THEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE CAR STALLED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 25, 2014 Engine 19,000 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD 3 STALLS WITHIN 3 MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. SINCE THEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE CAR STALLED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 25, 2014 Electrical System 19,000 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD 3 STALLS WITHIN 3 MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. SINCE THEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE CAR STALLED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 25, 2014 Engine 127,754 mi

WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE AND I FELT A SURGE THEN A SIREN SOUND STARTED COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE. WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP IT WAS A VACUUM ISSUE AND IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. WHEN I GOT TO DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A BLOWN TURBO. WONDERING IF THIS IS TIED TO THE INCIDENT I HAD WITH THE H...

Apr 25, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 127,754 mi

WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE AND I FELT A SURGE THEN A SIREN SOUND STARTED COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE. WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP IT WAS A VACUUM ISSUE AND IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. WHEN I GOT TO DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A BLOWN TURBO. WONDERING IF THIS IS TIED TO THE INCIDENT I HAD WITH THE H...

Apr 25, 2014 Power Train 19,000 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD 3 STALLS WITHIN 3 MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. SINCE THEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE CAR STALLED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 25, 2014 Engine 19,000 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD 3 STALLS WITHIN 3 MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. SINCE THEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE CAR STALLED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 25, 2014 Electrical System 19,000 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD 3 STALLS WITHIN 3 MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. SINCE THEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE CAR STALLED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 25, 2014 Engine 127,754 mi

WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE AND I FELT A SURGE THEN A SIREN SOUND STARTED COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE. WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP IT WAS A VACUUM ISSUE AND IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. WHEN I GOT TO DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A BLOWN TURBO. WONDERING IF THIS IS TIED TO THE INCIDENT I HAD WITH THE H...

Apr 25, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 127,754 mi

WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE AND I FELT A SURGE THEN A SIREN SOUND STARTED COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE. WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP IT WAS A VACUUM ISSUE AND IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. WHEN I GOT TO DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A BLOWN TURBO. WONDERING IF THIS IS TIED TO THE INCIDENT I HAD WITH THE H...

Apr 22, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 23,000 mi

DRIVING ON SURFACE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. IN 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WITH ONLY 23000 MILES ."SERVICE NOW! " WARNING CAME ON AND CAR IMMEDIATELY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO VW DEALER, HAS BEEN THERE 5 DAYS SO FAR WAITING FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUE...

Apr 22, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 23,000 mi

DRIVING ON SURFACE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. IN 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WITH ONLY 23000 MILES ."SERVICE NOW! " WARNING CAME ON AND CAR IMMEDIATELY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO VW DEALER, HAS BEEN THERE 5 DAYS SO FAR WAITING FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUE...

Apr 8, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

2011 JETTA HAS A RECALL (11V196000) FOR ELECTRICAL/FUSE WIRING. WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE PROBLEM THAT THE RECALL IS 4.WE HAVE NO ALARM HORN "CHIRP" OR HORN. WE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE THE TDI MODEL YET WE ARE HAVING THE PROBLEM THE RECALL IS 4. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

2011 JETTA HAS A RECALL (11V196000) FOR ELECTRICAL/FUSE WIRING. WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE PROBLEM THAT THE RECALL IS 4.WE HAVE NO ALARM HORN "CHIRP" OR HORN. WE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE THE TDI MODEL YET WE ARE HAVING THE PROBLEM THE RECALL IS 4. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

2011 JETTA HAS A RECALL (11V196000) FOR ELECTRICAL/FUSE WIRING. WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE PROBLEM THAT THE RECALL IS 4.WE HAVE NO ALARM HORN "CHIRP" OR HORN. WE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE THE TDI MODEL YET WE ARE HAVING THE PROBLEM THE RECALL IS 4. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

2011 JETTA HAS A RECALL (11V196000) FOR ELECTRICAL/FUSE WIRING. WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE PROBLEM THAT THE RECALL IS 4.WE HAVE NO ALARM HORN "CHIRP" OR HORN. WE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE THE TDI MODEL YET WE ARE HAVING THE PROBLEM THE RECALL IS 4. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN POWER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJE...

Mar 31, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND EXPERIENCED A REDUCTION IN POWER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJE...

Mar 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

I WAS CRUISING AT 60 MPH THIS MORNING WHEN THE GLOW-PLUG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED DECELERATION. I PULLED INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF ONCE I CAME TO A STOP. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AND THE GLOW-PLUG L...

Mar 27, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 65,000 mi

I WAS CRUISING AT 60 MPH THIS MORNING WHEN THE GLOW-PLUG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED DECELERATION. I PULLED INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF ONCE I CAME TO A STOP. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AND THE GLOW-PLUG L...

Mar 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

I WAS CRUISING AT 60 MPH THIS MORNING WHEN THE GLOW-PLUG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED DECELERATION. I PULLED INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF ONCE I CAME TO A STOP. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AND THE GLOW-PLUG L...

Mar 27, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 65,000 mi

I WAS CRUISING AT 60 MPH THIS MORNING WHEN THE GLOW-PLUG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED DECELERATION. I PULLED INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF ONCE I CAME TO A STOP. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AND THE GLOW-PLUG L...

Mar 25, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING BUT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. THE CHECK ENGINE AND GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ALSO ILLUMINATE AFTER THE ...

Mar 25, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING BUT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. THE CHECK ENGINE AND GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ALSO ILLUMINATE AFTER THE ...

Mar 22, 2014 Electrical System 28,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS HAD MULTIPLE IGNITION COIL PROBLEMS CAUSING A MISFIRE AND A ROUGH RUMBLING ENGINE. THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE IS GREATLY REDUCE LEAVING YOU VULNERABLE TO CAR ACCIDENTS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS LIKE PULLING OUT AT AN INTERSECTION. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT WITHIN A YEAR OF IGNITION COILS F...

Mar 22, 2014 Engine 28,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS HAD MULTIPLE IGNITION COIL PROBLEMS CAUSING A MISFIRE AND A ROUGH RUMBLING ENGINE. THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE IS GREATLY REDUCE LEAVING YOU VULNERABLE TO CAR ACCIDENTS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS LIKE PULLING OUT AT AN INTERSECTION. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT WITHIN A YEAR OF IGNITION COILS F...

Mar 22, 2014 Electrical System 28,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS HAD MULTIPLE IGNITION COIL PROBLEMS CAUSING A MISFIRE AND A ROUGH RUMBLING ENGINE. THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE IS GREATLY REDUCE LEAVING YOU VULNERABLE TO CAR ACCIDENTS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS LIKE PULLING OUT AT AN INTERSECTION. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT WITHIN A YEAR OF IGNITION COILS F...

Mar 22, 2014 Engine 28,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS HAD MULTIPLE IGNITION COIL PROBLEMS CAUSING A MISFIRE AND A ROUGH RUMBLING ENGINE. THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE IS GREATLY REDUCE LEAVING YOU VULNERABLE TO CAR ACCIDENTS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS LIKE PULLING OUT AT AN INTERSECTION. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT WITHIN A YEAR OF IGNITION COILS F...

Mar 13, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 72,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON 95 NORTH THROUGH PHILA MY 2011 JETTA TDI BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP. IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND AFTER EVALUATION I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP THAT FAILED. THIS WAS GOING TO...

Mar 13, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 72,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON 95 NORTH THROUGH PHILA MY 2011 JETTA TDI BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP. IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND AFTER EVALUATION I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP THAT FAILED. THIS WAS GOING TO...

Mar 12, 2014 Electrical System 43,500 mi

ALL OF A SUDDEN, I WOULD TURN ON MY CAR AND MOST OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK, INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS, BRAKE LIGHTS, BLINKERS, AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. IT WAS DANGEROUS TO SUDDENLY DRIVE WITHOUT LIGHTS WHEN IT WAS NIGHTTIME OR CHANGING LANES WITHOUT WORKING BLINKERS TO ALERT OT...

Mar 12, 2014 Exterior Lighting 43,500 mi

ALL OF A SUDDEN, I WOULD TURN ON MY CAR AND MOST OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK, INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS, BRAKE LIGHTS, BLINKERS, AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. IT WAS DANGEROUS TO SUDDENLY DRIVE WITHOUT LIGHTS WHEN IT WAS NIGHTTIME OR CHANGING LANES WITHOUT WORKING BLINKERS TO ALERT OT...

Mar 12, 2014 Electrical System 43,500 mi

ALL OF A SUDDEN, I WOULD TURN ON MY CAR AND MOST OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK, INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS, BRAKE LIGHTS, BLINKERS, AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. IT WAS DANGEROUS TO SUDDENLY DRIVE WITHOUT LIGHTS WHEN IT WAS NIGHTTIME OR CHANGING LANES WITHOUT WORKING BLINKERS TO ALERT OT...

Mar 12, 2014 Exterior Lighting 43,500 mi

ALL OF A SUDDEN, I WOULD TURN ON MY CAR AND MOST OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK, INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS, BRAKE LIGHTS, BLINKERS, AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. IT WAS DANGEROUS TO SUDDENLY DRIVE WITHOUT LIGHTS WHEN IT WAS NIGHTTIME OR CHANGING LANES WITHOUT WORKING BLINKERS TO ALERT OT...

Mar 10, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 42,000 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED IN OUR CAR WHEN WE WERE ON A ONE LANE HIGHWAY. 'ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION' LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND SUDDENLY OUR CAR WAS STALLED. WHEN WE LOOKED IN THE MANUAL IT SAID TO GET THE CAR TO A VW DEALERSHIP ASAP. WE HAD TO HOLD UP TRAFFIC UNTIL THE CAR WAS FINALLY T...

Mar 10, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 23,000 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED IN OUR CAR WHEN WE WERE ON A BUSY CITY STREET. 'ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION' LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND SUDDENLY OUR CAR WAS STALLED. WHEN WE LOOKED IN THE MANUAL IT SAID TO GET THE CAR TO A VW DEALERSHIP ASAP. WE HAD TO HOLD UP TRAFFIC UNTIL THE CAR WAS FINALLY T...

Mar 10, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 42,000 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED IN OUR CAR WHEN WE WERE ON A ONE LANE HIGHWAY. 'ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION' LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND SUDDENLY OUR CAR WAS STALLED. WHEN WE LOOKED IN THE MANUAL IT SAID TO GET THE CAR TO A VW DEALERSHIP ASAP. WE HAD TO HOLD UP TRAFFIC UNTIL THE CAR WAS FINALLY T...

Mar 10, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 23,000 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED IN OUR CAR WHEN WE WERE ON A BUSY CITY STREET. 'ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION' LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND SUDDENLY OUR CAR WAS STALLED. WHEN WE LOOKED IN THE MANUAL IT SAID TO GET THE CAR TO A VW DEALERSHIP ASAP. WE HAD TO HOLD UP TRAFFIC UNTIL THE CAR WAS FINALLY T...

Mar 9, 2014 Electrical System 58,000 mi

ON THIS DATE (6-19-2013) MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AFTER THAT MY EPC LIGHT FOLLOWED. THEN I LOST SPEED ON MY CAR, I THEN PULLED OVER AT THE GAS STATION. I THEN NOTICED MY HORN WAS NOT WORKING. I SAT AT THE GAS STATION AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. TRIED TO START THE CAR UP AGAIN...

Mar 9, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

ON THIS DATE (6-19-2013) MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AFTER THAT MY EPC LIGHT FOLLOWED. THEN I LOST SPEED ON MY CAR, I THEN PULLED OVER AT THE GAS STATION. I THEN NOTICED MY HORN WAS NOT WORKING. I SAT AT THE GAS STATION AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. TRIED TO START THE CAR UP AGAIN...

Mar 9, 2014 Electrical System 58,000 mi

ON THIS DATE (6-19-2013) MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AFTER THAT MY EPC LIGHT FOLLOWED. THEN I LOST SPEED ON MY CAR, I THEN PULLED OVER AT THE GAS STATION. I THEN NOTICED MY HORN WAS NOT WORKING. I SAT AT THE GAS STATION AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. TRIED TO START THE CAR UP AGAIN...

Mar 9, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 58,000 mi

ON THIS DATE (6-19-2013) MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AFTER THAT MY EPC LIGHT FOLLOWED. THEN I LOST SPEED ON MY CAR, I THEN PULLED OVER AT THE GAS STATION. I THEN NOTICED MY HORN WAS NOT WORKING. I SAT AT THE GAS STATION AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. TRIED TO START THE CAR UP AGAIN...

Mar 7, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 124,000 mi

MY 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI STARTED TO SPUTTER WHEN ACCELERATING, I BROUGHT IT THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND SHARDS OF METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. HPFP (HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP) HAD FAILED. THE QUOTE TO FIX WAS 6875.00 TO FIX A TWO YEAR OLD CAR. VERY UN HAPPY. *TR

Mar 7, 2014 Engine 124,000 mi

MY 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI STARTED TO SPUTTER WHEN ACCELERATING, I BROUGHT IT THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND SHARDS OF METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. HPFP (HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP) HAD FAILED. THE QUOTE TO FIX WAS 6875.00 TO FIX A TWO YEAR OLD CAR. VERY UN HAPPY. *TR

Mar 7, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 124,000 mi

MY 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI STARTED TO SPUTTER WHEN ACCELERATING, I BROUGHT IT THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND SHARDS OF METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. HPFP (HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP) HAD FAILED. THE QUOTE TO FIX WAS 6875.00 TO FIX A TWO YEAR OLD CAR. VERY UN HAPPY. *TR

Mar 7, 2014 Engine 124,000 mi

MY 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI STARTED TO SPUTTER WHEN ACCELERATING, I BROUGHT IT THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND SHARDS OF METAL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. HPFP (HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP) HAD FAILED. THE QUOTE TO FIX WAS 6875.00 TO FIX A TWO YEAR OLD CAR. VERY UN HAPPY. *TR

Feb 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 169,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH WHEN MY ENGINE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST ALL POWER IN THE CAR. ONCE I LET GO OF THE PEDAL, THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL. WHILE PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL COMPLETELY, I COULDN'T GO ANY FASTER THAN 60MPH. ONCE I GOT OFF AT AN EXIT AND HAD TO COME TO A STOP, THE C...

Feb 28, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 169,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH WHEN MY ENGINE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST ALL POWER IN THE CAR. ONCE I LET GO OF THE PEDAL, THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL. WHILE PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL COMPLETELY, I COULDN'T GO ANY FASTER THAN 60MPH. ONCE I GOT OFF AT AN EXIT AND HAD TO COME TO A STOP, THE C...

Feb 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 169,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH WHEN MY ENGINE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST ALL POWER IN THE CAR. ONCE I LET GO OF THE PEDAL, THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL. WHILE PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL COMPLETELY, I COULDN'T GO ANY FASTER THAN 60MPH. ONCE I GOT OFF AT AN EXIT AND HAD TO COME TO A STOP, THE C...

Feb 28, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 169,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH WHEN MY ENGINE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST ALL POWER IN THE CAR. ONCE I LET GO OF THE PEDAL, THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL. WHILE PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL COMPLETELY, I COULDN'T GO ANY FASTER THAN 60MPH. ONCE I GOT OFF AT AN EXIT AND HAD TO COME TO A STOP, THE C...

Feb 25, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 96,855 mi

BROUGHT TO DEALER TO DIAGNOSE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P191, AND ONCE P087. I GET DIESEL AT THE SAME STATION WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THESE ERRORS STARTED OCCURRING SHORTLY AFTER GETTING A FULL TANK OF DIESEL AT A DIFFERENT STATION. DEALER CONCLUDED THAT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE WAS IMMINENT. ENG...

Feb 25, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 96,855 mi

BROUGHT TO DEALER TO DIAGNOSE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P191, AND ONCE P087. I GET DIESEL AT THE SAME STATION WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THESE ERRORS STARTED OCCURRING SHORTLY AFTER GETTING A FULL TANK OF DIESEL AT A DIFFERENT STATION. DEALER CONCLUDED THAT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE WAS IMMINENT. ENG...

Feb 23, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

MY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID SENSOR CAME ON, AND IT DOES NOT TURN OFF. I DID SOME READING ONLINE, AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A SYSTEMIC ISSUE. MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS WERE FROM PEOPLE WHO USED RAINX WASHER FLUID. APPARENTLY IT CAUSED CORROSION TOO QUICKLY. NOW, I DON'T WANT TO USE MY WASHER FLUID AS OFTE...

Feb 23, 2014 Visibility/wiper 90,000 mi

MY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID SENSOR CAME ON, AND IT DOES NOT TURN OFF. I DID SOME READING ONLINE, AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A SYSTEMIC ISSUE. MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS WERE FROM PEOPLE WHO USED RAINX WASHER FLUID. APPARENTLY IT CAUSED CORROSION TOO QUICKLY. NOW, I DON'T WANT TO USE MY WASHER FLUID AS OFTE...

Feb 23, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

MY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID SENSOR CAME ON, AND IT DOES NOT TURN OFF. I DID SOME READING ONLINE, AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A SYSTEMIC ISSUE. MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS WERE FROM PEOPLE WHO USED RAINX WASHER FLUID. APPARENTLY IT CAUSED CORROSION TOO QUICKLY. NOW, I DON'T WANT TO USE MY WASHER FLUID AS OFTE...

Feb 23, 2014 Visibility/wiper 90,000 mi

MY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID SENSOR CAME ON, AND IT DOES NOT TURN OFF. I DID SOME READING ONLINE, AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A SYSTEMIC ISSUE. MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS WERE FROM PEOPLE WHO USED RAINX WASHER FLUID. APPARENTLY IT CAUSED CORROSION TOO QUICKLY. NOW, I DON'T WANT TO USE MY WASHER FLUID AS OFTE...

Jan 23, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 48,074 mi

THE EFFECTED CAR WAS A DIESEL MODEL 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN WITH 48,074 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER AND DISPLAYED A FLASHING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND S...

Jan 23, 2014 Engine 48,074 mi

THE EFFECTED CAR WAS A DIESEL MODEL 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN WITH 48,074 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER AND DISPLAYED A FLASHING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND S...

Jan 23, 2014 Power Train 48,074 mi

THE EFFECTED CAR WAS A DIESEL MODEL 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN WITH 48,074 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER AND DISPLAYED A FLASHING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND S...

Jan 23, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 48,074 mi

THE EFFECTED CAR WAS A DIESEL MODEL 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN WITH 48,074 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER AND DISPLAYED A FLASHING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND S...

Jan 23, 2014 Engine 48,074 mi

THE EFFECTED CAR WAS A DIESEL MODEL 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN WITH 48,074 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER AND DISPLAYED A FLASHING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND S...

Jan 23, 2014 Power Train 48,074 mi

THE EFFECTED CAR WAS A DIESEL MODEL 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SEDAN WITH 48,074 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN POWER AND DISPLAYED A FLASHING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND S...

Jan 8, 2014 Engine 30,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE FIRST RECORDED INCIDENT WAS IN MARCH OF 2013. WENT TO THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT ACTED LIKE THE ENGINE WAS SEIZED OR A BAD BATTERY. LET IT SIT STARTED RAN LIKE CRAP. FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE CAR WHEN DRIVEN IN COLD TEMPERATURES ACCUMULATES WATER IN ...

Jan 8, 2014 Visibility/wiper 66,546 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE 2011 VW JETTA ON 1/5/14 DURING RAIN SHOWERS I SWITCHED THE WIPERS ON (WHICH I HAD PREVIOUSLY USED APROX 5 MINS BEFORE) & NOTHING HAPPENED, THEN I REALIZED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ALSO NOT WORKING INCLUDING THE HAZARD FLASHERS.. UPON REACHING MY HOME AT REDUCED SPEEDS IN ORDER T...

Jan 8, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 66,546 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE 2011 VW JETTA ON 1/5/14 DURING RAIN SHOWERS I SWITCHED THE WIPERS ON (WHICH I HAD PREVIOUSLY USED APROX 5 MINS BEFORE) & NOTHING HAPPENED, THEN I REALIZED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ALSO NOT WORKING INCLUDING THE HAZARD FLASHERS.. UPON REACHING MY HOME AT REDUCED SPEEDS IN ORDER T...

Jan 8, 2014 Exterior Lighting 66,546 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE 2011 VW JETTA ON 1/5/14 DURING RAIN SHOWERS I SWITCHED THE WIPERS ON (WHICH I HAD PREVIOUSLY USED APROX 5 MINS BEFORE) & NOTHING HAPPENED, THEN I REALIZED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ALSO NOT WORKING INCLUDING THE HAZARD FLASHERS.. UPON REACHING MY HOME AT REDUCED SPEEDS IN ORDER T...

Jan 8, 2014 Engine 30,000 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE FIRST RECORDED INCIDENT WAS IN MARCH OF 2013. WENT TO THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. IT ACTED LIKE THE ENGINE WAS SEIZED OR A BAD BATTERY. LET IT SIT STARTED RAN LIKE CRAP. FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE CAR WHEN DRIVEN IN COLD TEMPERATURES ACCUMULATES WATER IN ...

Jan 8, 2014 Visibility/wiper 66,546 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE 2011 VW JETTA ON 1/5/14 DURING RAIN SHOWERS I SWITCHED THE WIPERS ON (WHICH I HAD PREVIOUSLY USED APROX 5 MINS BEFORE) & NOTHING HAPPENED, THEN I REALIZED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ALSO NOT WORKING INCLUDING THE HAZARD FLASHERS.. UPON REACHING MY HOME AT REDUCED SPEEDS IN ORDER T...

Jan 8, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 66,546 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE 2011 VW JETTA ON 1/5/14 DURING RAIN SHOWERS I SWITCHED THE WIPERS ON (WHICH I HAD PREVIOUSLY USED APROX 5 MINS BEFORE) & NOTHING HAPPENED, THEN I REALIZED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ALSO NOT WORKING INCLUDING THE HAZARD FLASHERS.. UPON REACHING MY HOME AT REDUCED SPEEDS IN ORDER T...

Jan 8, 2014 Exterior Lighting 66,546 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE 2011 VW JETTA ON 1/5/14 DURING RAIN SHOWERS I SWITCHED THE WIPERS ON (WHICH I HAD PREVIOUSLY USED APROX 5 MINS BEFORE) & NOTHING HAPPENED, THEN I REALIZED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ALSO NOT WORKING INCLUDING THE HAZARD FLASHERS.. UPON REACHING MY HOME AT REDUCED SPEEDS IN ORDER T...

Jan 7, 2014 Tires

ON APRIL 19, 2013, TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. UPON CHECKING THE TIRE A LARGE CRACK WAS NOTICE ON THE INSIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE OF $177.01 WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 27293 ON A 2011 VW JETTA TDI. ON JANUARY 4, 2014, THE OWNER NOTICED...

Jan 7, 2014 Tires

ON APRIL 19, 2013, TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. UPON CHECKING THE TIRE A LARGE CRACK WAS NOTICE ON THE INSIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE OF $177.01 WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 27293 ON A 2011 VW JETTA TDI. ON JANUARY 4, 2014, THE OWNER NOTICED...

Jan 6, 2014 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT HAS STARTED UNRAVELING SIGNIFICANTLY ALONG ONE EDGE, WITH THE THREADS SEPARATING; THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS ABOUT 40,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Jan 6, 2014 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT HAS STARTED UNRAVELING SIGNIFICANTLY ALONG ONE EDGE, WITH THE THREADS SEPARATING; THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS ABOUT 40,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Nov 26, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 28,400 mi

DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AT ABOUT 1500 HRS, WITH NO ISSUES. STOPPED AT LOCAL SUPERMARKET, STARTED ENGINE WITH SLIGHT DELAY, LEFT PARKING LOT, CAR STARTED TO BUCK, DROVE MAYBE 1/2 MI STARTED LOSING POWER, AFTER GOING ANOTHER 50 FT CAR ENGINE DIED, PUSHED CAR TO MY DRIVEWAY CALLED DEALERSHIP AND HAD CAR T...

Nov 26, 2013 Engine 28,400 mi

DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AT ABOUT 1500 HRS, WITH NO ISSUES. STOPPED AT LOCAL SUPERMARKET, STARTED ENGINE WITH SLIGHT DELAY, LEFT PARKING LOT, CAR STARTED TO BUCK, DROVE MAYBE 1/2 MI STARTED LOSING POWER, AFTER GOING ANOTHER 50 FT CAR ENGINE DIED, PUSHED CAR TO MY DRIVEWAY CALLED DEALERSHIP AND HAD CAR T...

Nov 26, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 28,400 mi

DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AT ABOUT 1500 HRS, WITH NO ISSUES. STOPPED AT LOCAL SUPERMARKET, STARTED ENGINE WITH SLIGHT DELAY, LEFT PARKING LOT, CAR STARTED TO BUCK, DROVE MAYBE 1/2 MI STARTED LOSING POWER, AFTER GOING ANOTHER 50 FT CAR ENGINE DIED, PUSHED CAR TO MY DRIVEWAY CALLED DEALERSHIP AND HAD CAR T...

Nov 26, 2013 Engine 28,400 mi

DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AT ABOUT 1500 HRS, WITH NO ISSUES. STOPPED AT LOCAL SUPERMARKET, STARTED ENGINE WITH SLIGHT DELAY, LEFT PARKING LOT, CAR STARTED TO BUCK, DROVE MAYBE 1/2 MI STARTED LOSING POWER, AFTER GOING ANOTHER 50 FT CAR ENGINE DIED, PUSHED CAR TO MY DRIVEWAY CALLED DEALERSHIP AND HAD CAR T...

Nov 22, 2013 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE BOX WAS OVERHEATING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MAN...

Nov 22, 2013 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE BOX WAS OVERHEATING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MAN...

Nov 9, 2013 Engine 14,580 mi

DURING MID MOTION, WITH FOOT ON THE GAS, THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. NO WARNING INDICATIONS APPEARED ON THE DASH. THE SPEED OF TRAVEL WAS APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. THE CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA. SERVICE AT VW HAS YIELDED INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS FORUMS ON EDMUNDS DETAIL...

Nov 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 14,580 mi

DURING MID MOTION, WITH FOOT ON THE GAS, THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. NO WARNING INDICATIONS APPEARED ON THE DASH. THE SPEED OF TRAVEL WAS APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. THE CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA. SERVICE AT VW HAS YIELDED INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS FORUMS ON EDMUNDS DETAIL...

Nov 9, 2013 Engine 14,580 mi

DURING MID MOTION, WITH FOOT ON THE GAS, THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. NO WARNING INDICATIONS APPEARED ON THE DASH. THE SPEED OF TRAVEL WAS APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. THE CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA. SERVICE AT VW HAS YIELDED INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS FORUMS ON EDMUNDS DETAIL...

Nov 9, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 14,580 mi

DURING MID MOTION, WITH FOOT ON THE GAS, THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. NO WARNING INDICATIONS APPEARED ON THE DASH. THE SPEED OF TRAVEL WAS APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. THE CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA. SERVICE AT VW HAS YIELDED INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS FORUMS ON EDMUNDS DETAIL...

Oct 31, 2013 Exterior Lighting 39,000 mi

ALL FINE IN THE MORNING, PARKED IN A PAVED LOT AT WORK. LEAVING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TOLD ME A LIGHT WAS OUT. BY THE TIME I WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT THE FOLLOWING WERE NOT WORKING: LEFT: FONT SIDE, REAR TURN. RIGHT: HEADLIGHT, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT, FRONT TURN, REAR TAIL. LICEN...

Oct 31, 2013 Exterior Lighting 39,000 mi

ALL FINE IN THE MORNING, PARKED IN A PAVED LOT AT WORK. LEAVING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TOLD ME A LIGHT WAS OUT. BY THE TIME I WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT THE FOLLOWING WERE NOT WORKING: LEFT: FONT SIDE, REAR TURN. RIGHT: HEADLIGHT, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT, FRONT TURN, REAR TAIL. LICEN...

Oct 28, 2013 Tires 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A TIRES, SIZE 205/55/R16H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE CHECKING THE AIR PRESSURE ON THE TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALL ON BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES EXHIBITED SEVERAL CRACKS. THE TIRES WERE NOT ...

Oct 28, 2013 Tires 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A TIRES, SIZE 205/55/R16H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE CHECKING THE AIR PRESSURE ON THE TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALL ON BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES EXHIBITED SEVERAL CRACKS. THE TIRES WERE NOT ...

Oct 8, 2013 Engine 45,125 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AFTER WORK APPROXIMATELY 6-7 PM DOING 45 MPH. I LOOKED DOWN TO MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO CHECK MY SPEED TO MAKE SURE I WASN'T SPEEDING. THEN I SAW THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING MULTIPLE TIMES THEN ABOUT LESS THAN 5-10 SECONDS LATER MY ENGINE CUT OUT. I COST OFF INTO A HARPER COLLE...

Oct 8, 2013 Electrical System 45,125 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AFTER WORK APPROXIMATELY 6-7 PM DOING 45 MPH. I LOOKED DOWN TO MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO CHECK MY SPEED TO MAKE SURE I WASN'T SPEEDING. THEN I SAW THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING MULTIPLE TIMES THEN ABOUT LESS THAN 5-10 SECONDS LATER MY ENGINE CUT OUT. I COST OFF INTO A HARPER COLLE...

Oct 8, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 45,125 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AFTER WORK APPROXIMATELY 6-7 PM DOING 45 MPH. I LOOKED DOWN TO MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO CHECK MY SPEED TO MAKE SURE I WASN'T SPEEDING. THEN I SAW THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING MULTIPLE TIMES THEN ABOUT LESS THAN 5-10 SECONDS LATER MY ENGINE CUT OUT. I COST OFF INTO A HARPER COLLE...

Oct 8, 2013 Engine 45,125 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AFTER WORK APPROXIMATELY 6-7 PM DOING 45 MPH. I LOOKED DOWN TO MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO CHECK MY SPEED TO MAKE SURE I WASN'T SPEEDING. THEN I SAW THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING MULTIPLE TIMES THEN ABOUT LESS THAN 5-10 SECONDS LATER MY ENGINE CUT OUT. I COST OFF INTO A HARPER COLLE...

Oct 8, 2013 Electrical System 45,125 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AFTER WORK APPROXIMATELY 6-7 PM DOING 45 MPH. I LOOKED DOWN TO MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO CHECK MY SPEED TO MAKE SURE I WASN'T SPEEDING. THEN I SAW THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING MULTIPLE TIMES THEN ABOUT LESS THAN 5-10 SECONDS LATER MY ENGINE CUT OUT. I COST OFF INTO A HARPER COLLE...

Oct 8, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 45,125 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AFTER WORK APPROXIMATELY 6-7 PM DOING 45 MPH. I LOOKED DOWN TO MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO CHECK MY SPEED TO MAKE SURE I WASN'T SPEEDING. THEN I SAW THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BLINKING MULTIPLE TIMES THEN ABOUT LESS THAN 5-10 SECONDS LATER MY ENGINE CUT OUT. I COST OFF INTO A HARPER COLLE...

Sep 20, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

HIGH PITCHED WHINE, SUDDEN STALL AT HWY SPEED. THE FUEL LIGHT AND SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RUN AND REQUIRED A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS NOTIFIED IT WOULD BE A $5000+ REPAIR AND THE HPFP FAILED REQUIRING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Sep 20, 2013 Engine 60,000 mi

HIGH PITCHED WHINE, SUDDEN STALL AT HWY SPEED. THE FUEL LIGHT AND SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RUN AND REQUIRED A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS NOTIFIED IT WOULD BE A $5000+ REPAIR AND THE HPFP FAILED REQUIRING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Sep 20, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

HIGH PITCHED WHINE, SUDDEN STALL AT HWY SPEED. THE FUEL LIGHT AND SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RUN AND REQUIRED A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS NOTIFIED IT WOULD BE A $5000+ REPAIR AND THE HPFP FAILED REQUIRING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Sep 20, 2013 Engine 60,000 mi

HIGH PITCHED WHINE, SUDDEN STALL AT HWY SPEED. THE FUEL LIGHT AND SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RUN AND REQUIRED A TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS NOTIFIED IT WOULD BE A $5000+ REPAIR AND THE HPFP FAILED REQUIRING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Sep 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 23,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER TO THE ENGINE OF MY 2011 JETTA TDI. UNDER WARRANTY I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE VW DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM WAS DESTROYED BY THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, AND IT WAS POSSIBLY BE DUE TO THE DIESEL I USED, BEING DIRTY OR OTHERWISE CONTAMINATED....

Sep 14, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 23,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER TO THE ENGINE OF MY 2011 JETTA TDI. UNDER WARRANTY I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE VW DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM WAS DESTROYED BY THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, AND IT WAS POSSIBLY BE DUE TO THE DIESEL I USED, BEING DIRTY OR OTHERWISE CONTAMINATED....

Sep 12, 2013 Tires 45,000 mi

NOTICED LARGE CRACKS IN SIDEWALL OF HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A DOT 1GPR DY H 0711 205/55 R16 91H - 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 45,000 MILES. HAD TIRE REPLACED AT OWN EXPENSE. 9-12-2013 53,000 NOTICED 2 OTHER TIRES NOW WITH THE SAME LARGE CRACKS IN SIDEWALL. *TR

Sep 12, 2013 Tires 45,000 mi

NOTICED LARGE CRACKS IN SIDEWALL OF HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A DOT 1GPR DY H 0711 205/55 R16 91H - 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 45,000 MILES. HAD TIRE REPLACED AT OWN EXPENSE. 9-12-2013 53,000 NOTICED 2 OTHER TIRES NOW WITH THE SAME LARGE CRACKS IN SIDEWALL. *TR

Sep 5, 2013 Power Train 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE V...

Sep 5, 2013 Power Train 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE V...

Aug 27, 2013 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE INDICATING THAT A HEADLIGHT, SIDE LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND REAR LIGHT WERE OUT. I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ALL LIGHTS WERE WORKING. THE INDICATER HOWEVER KEPT COMING ON. UPON TAKING INTO THE SHOP TO CHECK ON THE REPAIR I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS I...

Aug 27, 2013 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE INDICATING THAT A HEADLIGHT, SIDE LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND REAR LIGHT WERE OUT. I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ALL LIGHTS WERE WORKING. THE INDICATER HOWEVER KEPT COMING ON. UPON TAKING INTO THE SHOP TO CHECK ON THE REPAIR I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS I...

Aug 15, 2013 Electrical System 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO HONK MY HORN BECAUSE A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS MERGING IN MY LANE. MY HORN WOULD NOT SOUND AND I HAD ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THEN LATER THAT EVENING IT STARTED TO DRIZZLE AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Visibility/wiper 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO HONK MY HORN BECAUSE A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS MERGING IN MY LANE. MY HORN WOULD NOT SOUND AND I HAD ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THEN LATER THAT EVENING IT STARTED TO DRIZZLE AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Electrical System 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO HONK MY HORN BECAUSE A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS MERGING IN MY LANE. MY HORN WOULD NOT SOUND AND I HAD ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THEN LATER THAT EVENING IT STARTED TO DRIZZLE AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO HONK MY HORN BECAUSE A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS MERGING IN MY LANE. MY HORN WOULD NOT SOUND AND I HAD ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THEN LATER THAT EVENING IT STARTED TO DRIZZLE AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Electrical System 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO HONK MY HORN BECAUSE A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS MERGING IN MY LANE. MY HORN WOULD NOT SOUND AND I HAD ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THEN LATER THAT EVENING IT STARTED TO DRIZZLE AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Visibility/wiper 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO HONK MY HORN BECAUSE A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS MERGING IN MY LANE. MY HORN WOULD NOT SOUND AND I HAD ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THEN LATER THAT EVENING IT STARTED TO DRIZZLE AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Electrical System 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO HONK MY HORN BECAUSE A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS MERGING IN MY LANE. MY HORN WOULD NOT SOUND AND I HAD ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THEN LATER THAT EVENING IT STARTED TO DRIZZLE AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING. *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO HONK MY HORN BECAUSE A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS MERGING IN MY LANE. MY HORN WOULD NOT SOUND AND I HAD ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THEN LATER THAT EVENING IT STARTED TO DRIZZLE AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT WORKING. *TR

Jul 28, 2013 Electrical System 30,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY, THE REAR DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE WONT OPEN EVEN THOUGH I UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH REMOTE KEY. I HAVE FOUND IN THE VW CONSUMER FORUM THAT THIS IS NOT ONLY MY CAR'S ISSUE, BUT MANY VW JETTA OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I ALWAYS SHOULD GET INSIDE FROM OTHER DOOR AND OPEN THE APPLICABLE F...

Jul 28, 2013 Electrical System 30,000 mi

OCCASIONALLY, THE REAR DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE WONT OPEN EVEN THOUGH I UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH REMOTE KEY. I HAVE FOUND IN THE VW CONSUMER FORUM THAT THIS IS NOT ONLY MY CAR'S ISSUE, BUT MANY VW JETTA OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I ALWAYS SHOULD GET INSIDE FROM OTHER DOOR AND OPEN THE APPLICABLE F...

Jul 24, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

I WAS PASSING A SEMI AND NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF CAR TO MY REAR...DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND NO RESPONSE. TWO DAYS LATER EXPERIENCED SIMILAR EVENT AT LOW SPEED (30 MPH). *TR

Jul 24, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

I WAS PASSING A SEMI AND NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF CAR TO MY REAR...DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND NO RESPONSE. TWO DAYS LATER EXPERIENCED SIMILAR EVENT AT LOW SPEED (30 MPH). *TR

Jul 24, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

I WAS PASSING A SEMI AND NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF CAR TO MY REAR...DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND NO RESPONSE. TWO DAYS LATER EXPERIENCED SIMILAR EVENT AT LOW SPEED (30 MPH). *TR

Jul 24, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

I WAS PASSING A SEMI AND NEEDED TO ACCELERATE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF CAR TO MY REAR...DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND NO RESPONSE. TWO DAYS LATER EXPERIENCED SIMILAR EVENT AT LOW SPEED (30 MPH). *TR

Jul 15, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, AN UNUSUAL WIRE SYMBOL WARNING ICON ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN ADDITION TO A REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. AFTER DRIVING 30 ADDITIONAL MILES, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING....

Jul 15, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, AN UNUSUAL WIRE SYMBOL WARNING ICON ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN ADDITION TO A REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. AFTER DRIVING 30 ADDITIONAL MILES, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING....

Jul 9, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND A "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" INDICATOR LIT. AT THIS TIME, THE CAR ENTERED LIMP MODE AND POWER WAS GREATLY REDUCED. I DECIDED TO DRIVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER TO DROP IT OFF. OVER THE NEXT FEW MINUTES THE CAR PRODUCED LESS AND LESS POWER (...

Jul 9, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND A "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" INDICATOR LIT. AT THIS TIME, THE CAR ENTERED LIMP MODE AND POWER WAS GREATLY REDUCED. I DECIDED TO DRIVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER TO DROP IT OFF. OVER THE NEXT FEW MINUTES THE CAR PRODUCED LESS AND LESS POWER (...

Jul 9, 2013 Engine 37,000 mi

THE FUEL PUMP IN MY CAR'S 2.0 TDI DIESEL ENGINE BROKE. *TR

Jul 9, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

THE FUEL PUMP IN MY CAR'S 2.0 TDI DIESEL ENGINE BROKE. *TR

Jul 9, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND A "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" INDICATOR LIT. AT THIS TIME, THE CAR ENTERED LIMP MODE AND POWER WAS GREATLY REDUCED. I DECIDED TO DRIVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER TO DROP IT OFF. OVER THE NEXT FEW MINUTES THE CAR PRODUCED LESS AND LESS POWER (...

Jul 9, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND A "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" INDICATOR LIT. AT THIS TIME, THE CAR ENTERED LIMP MODE AND POWER WAS GREATLY REDUCED. I DECIDED TO DRIVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER TO DROP IT OFF. OVER THE NEXT FEW MINUTES THE CAR PRODUCED LESS AND LESS POWER (...

Jul 9, 2013 Engine 37,000 mi

THE FUEL PUMP IN MY CAR'S 2.0 TDI DIESEL ENGINE BROKE. *TR

Jul 9, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

THE FUEL PUMP IN MY CAR'S 2.0 TDI DIESEL ENGINE BROKE. *TR

Jun 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE COIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND EXITED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED A FUEL LEAK ON T...

Jun 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE COIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND EXITED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED A FUEL LEAK ON T...

Jun 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 41,900 mi

2011 VOLKSWAGEN TDI JETTA. CAME TO A THREE WAY LIGHT, THE LIGHT CHANGED, I HIT THE GAS AND THE CAR DIED. I WAS IN THE TURN LANE AT THE BOTTOM OF A HILL AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO RESTART TO NO AVAIL. NO ENGINE CODES OR ERROR MESSAGES. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHI...

Jun 12, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 41,900 mi

2011 VOLKSWAGEN TDI JETTA. CAME TO A THREE WAY LIGHT, THE LIGHT CHANGED, I HIT THE GAS AND THE CAR DIED. I WAS IN THE TURN LANE AT THE BOTTOM OF A HILL AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO RESTART TO NO AVAIL. NO ENGINE CODES OR ERROR MESSAGES. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHI...

Jun 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 46,723 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER. THE GLOW PLUG COIL LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CAR STALLED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE. TRIED TO MOVE IMMEDIATELY TO THE SHOULDER ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AT HIGH SPEED. TURNED THE KEY OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED O...

Jun 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 46,723 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER. THE GLOW PLUG COIL LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE CAR STALLED WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE. TRIED TO MOVE IMMEDIATELY TO THE SHOULDER ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AT HIGH SPEED. TURNED THE KEY OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED O...

Jun 5, 2013 Air Bags Crash 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT END AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO THE FOREHEA...

Jun 5, 2013 Air Bags Crash 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT END AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO THE FOREHEA...

Jun 1, 2013 Engine 46,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND THE POWER DROPPED TO ALMOST NOTHING. BEFORE I COULD GET TO A SAFE STOPPING POINT, THE ENGINE DIED. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY DIAGNOSED IT WITH A FAILED HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP(HPFP). IF IT HAD BEEN OUT OF WARRANTY, IT WOULD HAVE COST $6000 TO REPAIR. IF THIS WOUL...

Jun 1, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 46,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND THE POWER DROPPED TO ALMOST NOTHING. BEFORE I COULD GET TO A SAFE STOPPING POINT, THE ENGINE DIED. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY DIAGNOSED IT WITH A FAILED HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP(HPFP). IF IT HAD BEEN OUT OF WARRANTY, IT WOULD HAVE COST $6000 TO REPAIR. IF THIS WOUL...

Jun 1, 2013 Engine 46,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND THE POWER DROPPED TO ALMOST NOTHING. BEFORE I COULD GET TO A SAFE STOPPING POINT, THE ENGINE DIED. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY DIAGNOSED IT WITH A FAILED HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP(HPFP). IF IT HAD BEEN OUT OF WARRANTY, IT WOULD HAVE COST $6000 TO REPAIR. IF THIS WOUL...

Jun 1, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 46,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND THE POWER DROPPED TO ALMOST NOTHING. BEFORE I COULD GET TO A SAFE STOPPING POINT, THE ENGINE DIED. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY DIAGNOSED IT WITH A FAILED HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP(HPFP). IF IT HAD BEEN OUT OF WARRANTY, IT WOULD HAVE COST $6000 TO REPAIR. IF THIS WOUL...

May 13, 2013 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS NO FUSE DIAGRAM AND LIGHTER FUSE REPEATEDLY BLOWS.UNABLE TO GET HELP ON LEASED VEHICLE WITHOUT PAYING FOR SERVICE. I UNFORTUNATELY CANNOT ACCESS SIMPLE FUSES WITHOUT HAVING A DIAGRAM. I WAS PUT IN HARMS WAY BY ACCIDENTALLY REMOVING BRAKE LIGHT FUSE. I AM NOT ABLE TO FIND A DIAGRAM ON THE...

May 13, 2013 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS NO FUSE DIAGRAM AND LIGHTER FUSE REPEATEDLY BLOWS.UNABLE TO GET HELP ON LEASED VEHICLE WITHOUT PAYING FOR SERVICE. I UNFORTUNATELY CANNOT ACCESS SIMPLE FUSES WITHOUT HAVING A DIAGRAM. I WAS PUT IN HARMS WAY BY ACCIDENTALLY REMOVING BRAKE LIGHT FUSE. I AM NOT ABLE TO FIND A DIAGRAM ON THE...

Apr 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 1,500 mi

UPON ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE HAD A TENDENCY TO STALL OR WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING SCENARIO, HOWEVER IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, AND WERE TOLD THAT THEIR MACHINE DOES NOT SHOW ANY DEFECTIVE PARTS. WHAT IS FRUSTRATING...

Apr 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 1,500 mi

UPON ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE HAD A TENDENCY TO STALL OR WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING SCENARIO, HOWEVER IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, AND WERE TOLD THAT THEIR MACHINE DOES NOT SHOW ANY DEFECTIVE PARTS. WHAT IS FRUSTRATING...

Apr 27, 2013 Engine 25,869 mi

WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A CLICKING SOUND, SHORTLY AFTER MY STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND THEN THE ENTIRE CAR STALLED. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. HAD CAR TOWED INTO THE VW DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME MY FUEL (DIESEL FOR JETTA TDI) WAS CONTAMINATED CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO BURST WHICH L...

Apr 27, 2013 Service Brakes 25,869 mi

WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A CLICKING SOUND, SHORTLY AFTER MY STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND THEN THE ENTIRE CAR STALLED. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. HAD CAR TOWED INTO THE VW DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME MY FUEL (DIESEL FOR JETTA TDI) WAS CONTAMINATED CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO BURST WHICH L...

Apr 27, 2013 Steering 25,869 mi

WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A CLICKING SOUND, SHORTLY AFTER MY STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND THEN THE ENTIRE CAR STALLED. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. HAD CAR TOWED INTO THE VW DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME MY FUEL (DIESEL FOR JETTA TDI) WAS CONTAMINATED CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO BURST WHICH L...

Apr 27, 2013 Engine 25,869 mi

WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A CLICKING SOUND, SHORTLY AFTER MY STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND THEN THE ENTIRE CAR STALLED. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. HAD CAR TOWED INTO THE VW DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME MY FUEL (DIESEL FOR JETTA TDI) WAS CONTAMINATED CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO BURST WHICH L...

Apr 27, 2013 Service Brakes 25,869 mi

WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A CLICKING SOUND, SHORTLY AFTER MY STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND THEN THE ENTIRE CAR STALLED. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. HAD CAR TOWED INTO THE VW DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME MY FUEL (DIESEL FOR JETTA TDI) WAS CONTAMINATED CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO BURST WHICH L...

Apr 27, 2013 Steering 25,869 mi

WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A CLICKING SOUND, SHORTLY AFTER MY STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND THEN THE ENTIRE CAR STALLED. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. HAD CAR TOWED INTO THE VW DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME MY FUEL (DIESEL FOR JETTA TDI) WAS CONTAMINATED CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO BURST WHICH L...

Apr 25, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 64,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. BEFORE IT COULD BE PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO SAFETY, THE ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY. THE PASSENGERS HAD TO GET OUT OF THE CAR AND PUSH IT ACROSS THE ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE CAUSE OF THE INCIDENT WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FU...

Apr 25, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 64,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. BEFORE IT COULD BE PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO SAFETY, THE ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY. THE PASSENGERS HAD TO GET OUT OF THE CAR AND PUSH IT ACROSS THE ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE CAUSE OF THE INCIDENT WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FU...

Apr 24, 2013 Structure 42,800 mi

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE WE WERE STOPPED. I WAS TRYING TO GET MY 3 YEAR OLD OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WOULDN'T UNLOCK. BECAUSE WE HAVE CHILDREN, WE ALSO USE THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS TO PREVENT THE DOOR FROM OPENING FROM THE INSIDE. THE LOCKS HARE REPEATEDLY FAILING TO EITHER LOCK OR UNLOCK. WHA...

Apr 24, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 42,800 mi

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE WE WERE STOPPED. I WAS TRYING TO GET MY 3 YEAR OLD OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WOULDN'T UNLOCK. BECAUSE WE HAVE CHILDREN, WE ALSO USE THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS TO PREVENT THE DOOR FROM OPENING FROM THE INSIDE. THE LOCKS HARE REPEATEDLY FAILING TO EITHER LOCK OR UNLOCK. WHA...

Apr 24, 2013 Structure 42,800 mi

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE WE WERE STOPPED. I WAS TRYING TO GET MY 3 YEAR OLD OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WOULDN'T UNLOCK. BECAUSE WE HAVE CHILDREN, WE ALSO USE THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS TO PREVENT THE DOOR FROM OPENING FROM THE INSIDE. THE LOCKS HARE REPEATEDLY FAILING TO EITHER LOCK OR UNLOCK. WHA...

Apr 24, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 42,800 mi

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE WE WERE STOPPED. I WAS TRYING TO GET MY 3 YEAR OLD OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WOULDN'T UNLOCK. BECAUSE WE HAVE CHILDREN, WE ALSO USE THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS TO PREVENT THE DOOR FROM OPENING FROM THE INSIDE. THE LOCKS HARE REPEATEDLY FAILING TO EITHER LOCK OR UNLOCK. WHA...

Apr 5, 2013 Power Train 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Apr 5, 2013 Power Train 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Mar 29, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP EXPLODED DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION AND AS A RESULT, THE ...

Mar 29, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH SEVERAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASHING AND IT APPEARS FROM RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE HPFP QUITS AND THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THE MOTOR IS A DIESEL TD...

Mar 29, 2013 Power Train 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH SEVERAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASHING AND IT APPEARS FROM RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE HPFP QUITS AND THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THE MOTOR IS A DIESEL TD...

Mar 29, 2013 Engine 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH SEVERAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASHING AND IT APPEARS FROM RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE HPFP QUITS AND THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THE MOTOR IS A DIESEL TD...

Mar 29, 2013 Wheels 50,925 mi

ON A TRIP TO ST. CHARLES, MO ON 28 MAR 2013, AFTER WE PARKED, MY SON NOTICED SEVERE SIDEWALL BREAKS ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. HE SAID IT LOOKED LIKE THE TIRE WAS ABOUT TO BLOW. I THOUGHT THAT HE WAS JOKING, BUT LOOKED ANY WAY. WOW. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH SEVERE CONDITION ON ANY TIRE, NOR HAD I EVER EV...

Mar 29, 2013 Tires 50,925 mi

ON A TRIP TO ST. CHARLES, MO ON 28 MAR 2013, AFTER WE PARKED, MY SON NOTICED SEVERE SIDEWALL BREAKS ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. HE SAID IT LOOKED LIKE THE TIRE WAS ABOUT TO BLOW. I THOUGHT THAT HE WAS JOKING, BUT LOOKED ANY WAY. WOW. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH SEVERE CONDITION ON ANY TIRE, NOR HAD I EVER EV...

Mar 29, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 720,000 mi

2011 VW JETTA DIESEL AT 70 MPH GOING UP A HILL AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR LOST POWER AND SPEED DROPPED MAKING IT UNSAFE TO HAVE TIME TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE CARS BEHIND ME HAD TO ALL SLOW WAY DOWN TO LET ME GET OFF THE ROAD. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. MY MECHANIC COULD NOT START IT AND SAID...

Mar 29, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP EXPLODED DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION AND AS A RESULT, THE ...

Mar 29, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH SEVERAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASHING AND IT APPEARS FROM RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE HPFP QUITS AND THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THE MOTOR IS A DIESEL TD...

Mar 29, 2013 Power Train 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH SEVERAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASHING AND IT APPEARS FROM RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE HPFP QUITS AND THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THE MOTOR IS A DIESEL TD...

Mar 29, 2013 Engine 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH SEVERAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASHING AND IT APPEARS FROM RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE HPFP QUITS AND THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THE MOTOR IS A DIESEL TD...

Mar 29, 2013 Wheels 50,925 mi

ON A TRIP TO ST. CHARLES, MO ON 28 MAR 2013, AFTER WE PARKED, MY SON NOTICED SEVERE SIDEWALL BREAKS ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. HE SAID IT LOOKED LIKE THE TIRE WAS ABOUT TO BLOW. I THOUGHT THAT HE WAS JOKING, BUT LOOKED ANY WAY. WOW. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH SEVERE CONDITION ON ANY TIRE, NOR HAD I EVER EV...

Mar 29, 2013 Tires 50,925 mi

ON A TRIP TO ST. CHARLES, MO ON 28 MAR 2013, AFTER WE PARKED, MY SON NOTICED SEVERE SIDEWALL BREAKS ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. HE SAID IT LOOKED LIKE THE TIRE WAS ABOUT TO BLOW. I THOUGHT THAT HE WAS JOKING, BUT LOOKED ANY WAY. WOW. I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH SEVERE CONDITION ON ANY TIRE, NOR HAD I EVER EV...

Mar 29, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 720,000 mi

2011 VW JETTA DIESEL AT 70 MPH GOING UP A HILL AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR LOST POWER AND SPEED DROPPED MAKING IT UNSAFE TO HAVE TIME TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE CARS BEHIND ME HAD TO ALL SLOW WAY DOWN TO LET ME GET OFF THE ROAD. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. MY MECHANIC COULD NOT START IT AND SAID...

Mar 27, 2013 Electrical System 58,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON UNTIL YOU GO CRANK THE CAR. THE DEALER COMPLETED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND HE SAID EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT OK....THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND MY CONCERN WOULD BE WILL IT EVENTUALLY AFFECT THE BATTERY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON UNTIL YOU GO CRANK THE CAR. THE DEALER COMPLETED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND HE SAID EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT OK....THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND MY CONCERN WOULD BE WILL IT EVENTUALLY AFFECT THE BATTERY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Electrical System 58,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON UNTIL YOU GO CRANK THE CAR. THE DEALER COMPLETED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND HE SAID EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT OK....THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND MY CONCERN WOULD BE WILL IT EVENTUALLY AFFECT THE BATTERY. *TR

Mar 27, 2013 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON UNTIL YOU GO CRANK THE CAR. THE DEALER COMPLETED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND HE SAID EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT OK....THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND MY CONCERN WOULD BE WILL IT EVENTUALLY AFFECT THE BATTERY. *TR

Mar 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID ANOTHER MOTORIST, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR LINE WOULD...

Mar 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID ANOTHER MOTORIST, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR LINE WOULD...

Mar 5, 2013 Power Train 39,543 mi

DANGEROUS AND HARROWING CLUTCH/FLYWHEEL FAILURE (NEAR-NEW 2011 JETTA WITH 39,000 MILES) WITHOUT WARNING AT 55 MPH WHEN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO DOWNSHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR WHILE BRAKING, STALLING MY CAR IN TRAFFIC AT SPEED. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED TO VW DEA...

Mar 5, 2013 Power Train 39,543 mi

DANGEROUS AND HARROWING CLUTCH/FLYWHEEL FAILURE (NEAR-NEW 2011 JETTA WITH 39,000 MILES) WITHOUT WARNING AT 55 MPH WHEN I DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO DOWNSHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR WHILE BRAKING, STALLING MY CAR IN TRAFFIC AT SPEED. I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED TO VW DEA...

Mar 4, 2013 Visibility 12,000 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 93 APPROX 5 MILES SOUTH OF EXIT 11 IN HOOKSETT, NH NORTHBOUND. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUNSHOT. I SWERVED INTO THE LEFT LANE AND BY THE TIME I GOT THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL MY WIFE AND I WERE COVERED IN GLASS AND OUR EARS WERE RINGING. WE LOOKED UP AND...

Mar 4, 2013 Visibility 12,000 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 93 APPROX 5 MILES SOUTH OF EXIT 11 IN HOOKSETT, NH NORTHBOUND. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUNSHOT. I SWERVED INTO THE LEFT LANE AND BY THE TIME I GOT THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL MY WIFE AND I WERE COVERED IN GLASS AND OUR EARS WERE RINGING. WE LOOKED UP AND...

Feb 21, 2013 Electrical System Fire 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO AN EARLY MORNING APPOINTMENT, I NOTICE A BURNING SMELL WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR. I SOON SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THE DASHBOARD. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. AT THAT POINT I SAW A FLAME APPEARING AT THE FRONT END OF THE DRIVER...

Feb 21, 2013 Electrical System Fire 44,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO AN EARLY MORNING APPOINTMENT, I NOTICE A BURNING SMELL WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR. I SOON SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THE DASHBOARD. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. AT THAT POINT I SAW A FLAME APPEARING AT THE FRONT END OF THE DRIVER...

Feb 11, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 6,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, MY ENGINE BEGAN TO GIVE A CLEAR SENSE OF THE CAR SHUDDERING OR ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. WHILE SOMETIMES THE FEELING WOULD OCCUR EVEN WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE TIME THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT CONSISTENT LOW SPEEDS. IN ALMOST ALL CASES, I WAS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Engine 6,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, MY ENGINE BEGAN TO GIVE A CLEAR SENSE OF THE CAR SHUDDERING OR ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. WHILE SOMETIMES THE FEELING WOULD OCCUR EVEN WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE TIME THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT CONSISTENT LOW SPEEDS. IN ALMOST ALL CASES, I WAS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 6,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, MY ENGINE BEGAN TO GIVE A CLEAR SENSE OF THE CAR SHUDDERING OR ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. WHILE SOMETIMES THE FEELING WOULD OCCUR EVEN WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE TIME THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT CONSISTENT LOW SPEEDS. IN ALMOST ALL CASES, I WAS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Power Train 6,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, MY ENGINE BEGAN TO GIVE A CLEAR SENSE OF THE CAR SHUDDERING OR ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. WHILE SOMETIMES THE FEELING WOULD OCCUR EVEN WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE TIME THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT CONSISTENT LOW SPEEDS. IN ALMOST ALL CASES, I WAS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 6,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, MY ENGINE BEGAN TO GIVE A CLEAR SENSE OF THE CAR SHUDDERING OR ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. WHILE SOMETIMES THE FEELING WOULD OCCUR EVEN WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE TIME THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT CONSISTENT LOW SPEEDS. IN ALMOST ALL CASES, I WAS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Engine 6,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, MY ENGINE BEGAN TO GIVE A CLEAR SENSE OF THE CAR SHUDDERING OR ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. WHILE SOMETIMES THE FEELING WOULD OCCUR EVEN WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE TIME THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT CONSISTENT LOW SPEEDS. IN ALMOST ALL CASES, I WAS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 6,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, MY ENGINE BEGAN TO GIVE A CLEAR SENSE OF THE CAR SHUDDERING OR ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. WHILE SOMETIMES THE FEELING WOULD OCCUR EVEN WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE TIME THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT CONSISTENT LOW SPEEDS. IN ALMOST ALL CASES, I WAS ...

Feb 11, 2013 Power Train 6,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, MY ENGINE BEGAN TO GIVE A CLEAR SENSE OF THE CAR SHUDDERING OR ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. WHILE SOMETIMES THE FEELING WOULD OCCUR EVEN WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE TIME THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT CONSISTENT LOW SPEEDS. IN ALMOST ALL CASES, I WAS ...

Jan 3, 2013 Tires 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A TIRES, LINE SIZE 205/55R/16H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING A TIRE ROTATION PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AT A LOCAL TIRE SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED HIM THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Jan 3, 2013 Tires 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A TIRES, LINE SIZE 205/55R/16H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING A TIRE ROTATION PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AT A LOCAL TIRE SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED HIM THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Dec 29, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 45,000 mi

I HAD JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE ENGINE DIED AT 35 MPH. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AFTERWARDS. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED WITH METAL SHAVINGS. THIS APPEARS TO BE ANOTHER CASE OF FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WITH THE 2.0 TDI ENGINE. ONLY DIESEL FUEL ...

Dec 29, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 45,000 mi

I HAD JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE ENGINE DIED AT 35 MPH. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AFTERWARDS. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED WITH METAL SHAVINGS. THIS APPEARS TO BE ANOTHER CASE OF FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WITH THE 2.0 TDI ENGINE. ONLY DIESEL FUEL ...

Dec 29, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 45,000 mi

I HAD JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE ENGINE DIED AT 35 MPH. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AFTERWARDS. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED WITH METAL SHAVINGS. THIS APPEARS TO BE ANOTHER CASE OF FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WITH THE 2.0 TDI ENGINE. ONLY DIESEL FUEL ...

Dec 29, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 45,000 mi

I HAD JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE ENGINE DIED AT 35 MPH. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AFTERWARDS. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED WITH METAL SHAVINGS. THIS APPEARS TO BE ANOTHER CASE OF FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WITH THE 2.0 TDI ENGINE. ONLY DIESEL FUEL ...

Dec 11, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

TDI DIESEL JETTA WITH 30,000 MILES BY ORIGINAL OWNER WAS BEING DRIVEN 35 MPH CITY SECONDARY STREETS, VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOST POWER. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. POLICE WERE CALLED, THEY ASCERTAINED THAT LOCATION WAS SAFE ENOUGH UNTIL TOW. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAID FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. VEHICLE HAD B...

Dec 11, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 30,000 mi

TDI DIESEL JETTA WITH 30,000 MILES BY ORIGINAL OWNER WAS BEING DRIVEN 35 MPH CITY SECONDARY STREETS, VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOST POWER. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. POLICE WERE CALLED, THEY ASCERTAINED THAT LOCATION WAS SAFE ENOUGH UNTIL TOW. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAID FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. VEHICLE HAD B...

Dec 11, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

TDI DIESEL JETTA WITH 30,000 MILES BY ORIGINAL OWNER WAS BEING DRIVEN 35 MPH CITY SECONDARY STREETS, VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOST POWER. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. POLICE WERE CALLED, THEY ASCERTAINED THAT LOCATION WAS SAFE ENOUGH UNTIL TOW. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAID FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. VEHICLE HAD B...

Dec 11, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 30,000 mi

TDI DIESEL JETTA WITH 30,000 MILES BY ORIGINAL OWNER WAS BEING DRIVEN 35 MPH CITY SECONDARY STREETS, VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOST POWER. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. POLICE WERE CALLED, THEY ASCERTAINED THAT LOCATION WAS SAFE ENOUGH UNTIL TOW. TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAID FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. VEHICLE HAD B...

Dec 5, 2012 Electrical System 39,000 mi

STARTING THE END OF OCTOBER, 2012 MY HORN STARTED WORKING ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD PEOPLE PULLING INTO MY LANE WITHOUT LOOKING, AND I TRIED TO HONK TO LET THEM KNOW I WAS THERE, YET THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD, OR SWERVE ABRUPTLY TO AVOID BEING HIT....

Dec 5, 2012 Electrical System 39,000 mi

STARTING THE END OF OCTOBER, 2012 MY HORN STARTED WORKING ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD PEOPLE PULLING INTO MY LANE WITHOUT LOOKING, AND I TRIED TO HONK TO LET THEM KNOW I WAS THERE, YET THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK. I HAD TO BRAKE HARD, OR SWERVE ABRUPTLY TO AVOID BEING HIT....

Nov 30, 2012 Power Train 19,800 mi

ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH I WAS DRIVING MY WIFE IN OUR 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI DIESEL FROM OUR VACATION PROPERTY IN SALYER, CALIFORNIA (TRINITY COUNTY) TO OUR HOME IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA (HUMBOLDT COUNTY), A DISTANCE OF 45 MILES ALONG ROUTE 299. 299 IS A TWO LANE HIGHWAY THAT HAS OCCASIONAL PASSING...

Nov 30, 2012 Power Train 19,800 mi

ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH I WAS DRIVING MY WIFE IN OUR 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI DIESEL FROM OUR VACATION PROPERTY IN SALYER, CALIFORNIA (TRINITY COUNTY) TO OUR HOME IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA (HUMBOLDT COUNTY), A DISTANCE OF 45 MILES ALONG ROUTE 299. 299 IS A TWO LANE HIGHWAY THAT HAS OCCASIONAL PASSING...

Nov 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC; THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE FUEL PUMP FILTER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FUEL USED CONTAMINAT...

Nov 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC; THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE FUEL PUMP FILTER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FUEL USED CONTAMINAT...

Nov 7, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 14,185 mi

JETTA TDI HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP & FUEL LINE BLOW-OUT; STALLING OF ENGINE. *TR

Nov 7, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 14,185 mi

JETTA TDI HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP & FUEL LINE BLOW-OUT; STALLING OF ENGINE. *TR

Nov 7, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 14,185 mi

JETTA TDI HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP & FUEL LINE BLOW-OUT; STALLING OF ENGINE. *TR

Nov 7, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 14,185 mi

JETTA TDI HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP & FUEL LINE BLOW-OUT; STALLING OF ENGINE. *TR

Oct 26, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10,838 mi

PALISADES VW IN NY STRIPED MY CAR OF ALL ORIGINAL PART AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THE CAR COMES WITH OLD WINTER TIRES. I HAVE TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS WITH THEM AND THEY LAUGHED IN MY FACE AND TOLD ME TO GO AND TALK TO THE PEOPLE THAT SOLD ME CAR. MY NEPHEW CHANGED MY TIRE HE SAID THAT I STILL AM GOI...

Oct 26, 2012 Wheels 10,838 mi

PALISADES VW IN NY STRIPED MY CAR OF ALL ORIGINAL PART AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THE CAR COMES WITH OLD WINTER TIRES. I HAVE TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS WITH THEM AND THEY LAUGHED IN MY FACE AND TOLD ME TO GO AND TALK TO THE PEOPLE THAT SOLD ME CAR. MY NEPHEW CHANGED MY TIRE HE SAID THAT I STILL AM GOI...

Oct 26, 2012 Tires 10,838 mi

PALISADES VW IN NY STRIPED MY CAR OF ALL ORIGINAL PART AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THE CAR COMES WITH OLD WINTER TIRES. I HAVE TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS WITH THEM AND THEY LAUGHED IN MY FACE AND TOLD ME TO GO AND TALK TO THE PEOPLE THAT SOLD ME CAR. MY NEPHEW CHANGED MY TIRE HE SAID THAT I STILL AM GOI...

Oct 26, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10,838 mi

PALISADES VW IN NY STRIPED MY CAR OF ALL ORIGINAL PART AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THE CAR COMES WITH OLD WINTER TIRES. I HAVE TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS WITH THEM AND THEY LAUGHED IN MY FACE AND TOLD ME TO GO AND TALK TO THE PEOPLE THAT SOLD ME CAR. MY NEPHEW CHANGED MY TIRE HE SAID THAT I STILL AM GOI...

Oct 26, 2012 Wheels 10,838 mi

PALISADES VW IN NY STRIPED MY CAR OF ALL ORIGINAL PART AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THE CAR COMES WITH OLD WINTER TIRES. I HAVE TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS WITH THEM AND THEY LAUGHED IN MY FACE AND TOLD ME TO GO AND TALK TO THE PEOPLE THAT SOLD ME CAR. MY NEPHEW CHANGED MY TIRE HE SAID THAT I STILL AM GOI...

Oct 26, 2012 Tires 10,838 mi

PALISADES VW IN NY STRIPED MY CAR OF ALL ORIGINAL PART AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THE CAR COMES WITH OLD WINTER TIRES. I HAVE TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS WITH THEM AND THEY LAUGHED IN MY FACE AND TOLD ME TO GO AND TALK TO THE PEOPLE THAT SOLD ME CAR. MY NEPHEW CHANGED MY TIRE HE SAID THAT I STILL AM GOI...

Oct 25, 2012 Structure 10,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR IT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR HAD TO BE TIED SO THAT IT WOULD NOT OPEN DURING OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Oct 25, 2012 Structure 10,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR IT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR HAD TO BE TIED SO THAT IT WOULD NOT OPEN DURING OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Oct 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 38,500 mi

NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FOR LEAKY FUEL LINES BY MY LOCAL DEALER. MY CAR DEVELOPED A LEAK AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH AS IT SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.I AM FURIOUS AS I NOW ALSO LEARNED THERE IS FUEL PUMP FAILURES BEING INVESTIGATED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION AND THE DEALER DOESN'T WANT T...

Oct 18, 2012 Engine 38,500 mi

NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FOR LEAKY FUEL LINES BY MY LOCAL DEALER. MY CAR DEVELOPED A LEAK AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH AS IT SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.I AM FURIOUS AS I NOW ALSO LEARNED THERE IS FUEL PUMP FAILURES BEING INVESTIGATED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION AND THE DEALER DOESN'T WANT T...

Oct 18, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 38,500 mi

NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FOR LEAKY FUEL LINES BY MY LOCAL DEALER. MY CAR DEVELOPED A LEAK AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH AS IT SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.I AM FURIOUS AS I NOW ALSO LEARNED THERE IS FUEL PUMP FAILURES BEING INVESTIGATED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION AND THE DEALER DOESN'T WANT T...

Oct 18, 2012 Engine 38,500 mi

NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FOR LEAKY FUEL LINES BY MY LOCAL DEALER. MY CAR DEVELOPED A LEAK AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH AS IT SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.I AM FURIOUS AS I NOW ALSO LEARNED THERE IS FUEL PUMP FAILURES BEING INVESTIGATED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION AND THE DEALER DOESN'T WANT T...

Oct 16, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 47,000 mi

CAR ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. DRIFTED TO SIDE OF ROAD; CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO PAY $250 FOR TOW TO DEALER. SERVICE PERSON CALLED TO SAY THERE WAS METAL IN MY FUEL SYSTEM/TANK, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG. HE ALSO ACCUSED ME OF PUTTING THE WRONG GAS IN MY CAR. I INFORMED SE...

Oct 16, 2012 Power Train 47,000 mi

CAR ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. DRIFTED TO SIDE OF ROAD; CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO PAY $250 FOR TOW TO DEALER. SERVICE PERSON CALLED TO SAY THERE WAS METAL IN MY FUEL SYSTEM/TANK, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG. HE ALSO ACCUSED ME OF PUTTING THE WRONG GAS IN MY CAR. I INFORMED SE...

Oct 16, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 47,000 mi

CAR ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. DRIFTED TO SIDE OF ROAD; CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO PAY $250 FOR TOW TO DEALER. SERVICE PERSON CALLED TO SAY THERE WAS METAL IN MY FUEL SYSTEM/TANK, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG. HE ALSO ACCUSED ME OF PUTTING THE WRONG GAS IN MY CAR. I INFORMED SE...

Oct 16, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 47,000 mi

CAR ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. DRIFTED TO SIDE OF ROAD; CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO PAY $250 FOR TOW TO DEALER. SERVICE PERSON CALLED TO SAY THERE WAS METAL IN MY FUEL SYSTEM/TANK, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG. HE ALSO ACCUSED ME OF PUTTING THE WRONG GAS IN MY CAR. I INFORMED SE...

Oct 16, 2012 Power Train 47,000 mi

CAR ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. DRIFTED TO SIDE OF ROAD; CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO PAY $250 FOR TOW TO DEALER. SERVICE PERSON CALLED TO SAY THERE WAS METAL IN MY FUEL SYSTEM/TANK, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG. HE ALSO ACCUSED ME OF PUTTING THE WRONG GAS IN MY CAR. I INFORMED SE...

Oct 16, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 47,000 mi

CAR ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. DRIFTED TO SIDE OF ROAD; CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO PAY $250 FOR TOW TO DEALER. SERVICE PERSON CALLED TO SAY THERE WAS METAL IN MY FUEL SYSTEM/TANK, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG. HE ALSO ACCUSED ME OF PUTTING THE WRONG GAS IN MY CAR. I INFORMED SE...

Oct 15, 2012 Engine 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE EXHAUST TIP WAS EXTENDED BEYOND THE ORIGINAL LENGTH OF THE FACTORY-INSTALLED EXHAUST PIPES. AS A RESULT, THE EXHAUST PIPES BURNED A CHILD'S LEGS ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON ONE OCCASION BUT ...

Oct 15, 2012 Tires 35,000 mi

I HAVE A 2011 VW JETTA WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO TIRES AND NOTICED TODAY AFTER FILLING UP THE TIRES WITH AIR THAT THE SIDEWALLS ON THE TIRES WERE COMING APART. *TR

Oct 15, 2012 Engine 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE EXHAUST TIP WAS EXTENDED BEYOND THE ORIGINAL LENGTH OF THE FACTORY-INSTALLED EXHAUST PIPES. AS A RESULT, THE EXHAUST PIPES BURNED A CHILD'S LEGS ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON ONE OCCASION BUT ...

Oct 15, 2012 Tires 35,000 mi

I HAVE A 2011 VW JETTA WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO TIRES AND NOTICED TODAY AFTER FILLING UP THE TIRES WITH AIR THAT THE SIDEWALLS ON THE TIRES WERE COMING APART. *TR

Oct 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

MORNING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN NEW ORLEANS (CENTER LANE) WHEN GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND NO POWER TO CHANGE LANES. AT THIS TIME, TRYING NOT TO GET RUN OVER, I MANAGED TO GET OVER AND COAST TO AN OFF RAMP INTO THE LOWER 9TH WARD(SCARY). CAR WAS DEAD AND WOULD NOT START. BROUGHT TO A DEALERSHI...

Oct 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 18,000 mi

A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE ENGINE BEGAN PERFORMING POORLY AT 75MPH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. SLOWING TO EXIT ABOUT A MILE FURTHER, THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY STALLED AND QUIT ON THE OFF RAMP. THE REPAIR REPORT INDICATED THAT IT WAS AN INTERNAL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. IT CAUSED METAL PIECES TO SP...

Oct 6, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 40,812 mi

2011 JETTA TDI DIESEL - SECOND OCCURRENCE OF ENGINE STALL DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT 40 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS CAR HAS BEEN TOWED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN WHICH RES...

Oct 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 40,812 mi

2011 JETTA TDI DIESEL - SECOND OCCURRENCE OF ENGINE STALL DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT 40 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS CAR HAS BEEN TOWED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN WHICH RES...

Oct 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

MORNING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN NEW ORLEANS (CENTER LANE) WHEN GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND NO POWER TO CHANGE LANES. AT THIS TIME, TRYING NOT TO GET RUN OVER, I MANAGED TO GET OVER AND COAST TO AN OFF RAMP INTO THE LOWER 9TH WARD(SCARY). CAR WAS DEAD AND WOULD NOT START. BROUGHT TO A DEALERSHI...

Oct 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 18,000 mi

A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE ENGINE BEGAN PERFORMING POORLY AT 75MPH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. SLOWING TO EXIT ABOUT A MILE FURTHER, THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY STALLED AND QUIT ON THE OFF RAMP. THE REPAIR REPORT INDICATED THAT IT WAS AN INTERNAL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. IT CAUSED METAL PIECES TO SP...

Oct 6, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 40,812 mi

2011 JETTA TDI DIESEL - SECOND OCCURRENCE OF ENGINE STALL DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT 40 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS CAR HAS BEEN TOWED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN WHICH RES...

Oct 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 40,812 mi

2011 JETTA TDI DIESEL - SECOND OCCURRENCE OF ENGINE STALL DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT 40 PLUS MILES PER HOUR. CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS CAR HAS BEEN TOWED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN WHICH RES...

Sep 30, 2012 Electrical System 20,000 mi

THE CAR TURNED OVER AND THEN TURNED ITSELF OFF. THE IMMOBILIZER ACTIVATED AND THE CAR REFUSED TO START. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I'M NOT SURE WHAT WAS DONE TO FIX IT. THE YESTERDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012, WE WERE 5 MILES FROM THE HOUSE AT A PARK AND THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN. THI...

Sep 30, 2012 Electrical System 20,000 mi

THE CAR TURNED OVER AND THEN TURNED ITSELF OFF. THE IMMOBILIZER ACTIVATED AND THE CAR REFUSED TO START. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I'M NOT SURE WHAT WAS DONE TO FIX IT. THE YESTERDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012, WE WERE 5 MILES FROM THE HOUSE AT A PARK AND THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN. THI...

Sep 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND APPROACHED A TRAFFIC STOP TO MAKE A TURN. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WHEN THE BRAKE WAS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATES TO 70 MPH. THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMI...

Sep 26, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 17,866 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT NIGHT DURING TRAFFIC HOURS WHEN MY ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I WAS DOING 50MPH WHEN MY ENGINE SHUT OFF. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND TRAFFIC WAS FLYING BY ME ON BOTH SIDES OF MY CAR SO I WAS AFRAID TO GET OUT THE VEHICLE. LUCKY FOR ME A TOW TRUCK S...

Sep 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND APPROACHED A TRAFFIC STOP TO MAKE A TURN. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WHEN THE BRAKE WAS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATES TO 70 MPH. THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMI...

Sep 26, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 17,866 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT NIGHT DURING TRAFFIC HOURS WHEN MY ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I WAS DOING 50MPH WHEN MY ENGINE SHUT OFF. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND TRAFFIC WAS FLYING BY ME ON BOTH SIDES OF MY CAR SO I WAS AFRAID TO GET OUT THE VEHICLE. LUCKY FOR ME A TOW TRUCK S...

Sep 24, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 16,690 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

Sep 24, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 21,173 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE CONFIRMED BY VW DEALER. WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT (YELLOW COILS) LIT UP AND CAR LOST ALL POWER. MALFUNCTION LIGHT WENT OFF AND ALTERNATOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER LIGHTS CAME ON. CAR COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKE...

Sep 24, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 16,690 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ...

Sep 24, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 21,173 mi

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE CONFIRMED BY VW DEALER. WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT (YELLOW COILS) LIT UP AND CAR LOST ALL POWER. MALFUNCTION LIGHT WENT OFF AND ALTERNATOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER LIGHTS CAME ON. CAR COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKE...

Sep 20, 2012 Power Train 200 mi

THIS CAR HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IT'S A JETTA TDI. IF YOU STOP ON A SHARP INCLINE THE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE AND PUSH THE GAS PEDAL. I'VE TRIED PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL BEFORE LETTING OFF THE BRAKE BUT IT STILL ROLLS BACKWARD. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND...

Sep 20, 2012 Power Train 200 mi

THIS CAR HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IT'S A JETTA TDI. IF YOU STOP ON A SHARP INCLINE THE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE AND PUSH THE GAS PEDAL. I'VE TRIED PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL BEFORE LETTING OFF THE BRAKE BUT IT STILL ROLLS BACKWARD. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND...

Sep 19, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,465 mi

DRIVING 55MPH CAR BEGAN LOOSING POWER CHECK ENGINE AND GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHTS CAM ON IMMEDIATELY. ONCE ARRIVED HOME WE VERIFIED THE CAR COMPUTER IT RETURNED THAT THERE WAS LOW PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE AND THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS FAILING. WE HAD CAR TOWED TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP. AFTER 4 DAY...

Sep 19, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 35,465 mi

DRIVING 55MPH CAR BEGAN LOOSING POWER CHECK ENGINE AND GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHTS CAM ON IMMEDIATELY. ONCE ARRIVED HOME WE VERIFIED THE CAR COMPUTER IT RETURNED THAT THERE WAS LOW PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE AND THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS FAILING. WE HAD CAR TOWED TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP. AFTER 4 DAY...

Sep 19, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,465 mi

DRIVING 55MPH CAR BEGAN LOOSING POWER CHECK ENGINE AND GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHTS CAM ON IMMEDIATELY. ONCE ARRIVED HOME WE VERIFIED THE CAR COMPUTER IT RETURNED THAT THERE WAS LOW PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE AND THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS FAILING. WE HAD CAR TOWED TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP. AFTER 4 DAY...

Sep 19, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 35,465 mi

DRIVING 55MPH CAR BEGAN LOOSING POWER CHECK ENGINE AND GLOW LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHTS CAM ON IMMEDIATELY. ONCE ARRIVED HOME WE VERIFIED THE CAR COMPUTER IT RETURNED THAT THERE WAS LOW PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE AND THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS FAILING. WE HAD CAR TOWED TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP. AFTER 4 DAY...

Sep 18, 2012 Service Brakes 31,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE DEALER AND THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING INTO THE VACUUM CHAMBER. NO LEAKS ON THE GROUND AS THE LEAK WAS CONTAINED IN THE VACUUM CHAMBER - I WAS SLOWLY RUNNING OUT OF BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALER FOUND THE SEALING SURFACE OF TH...

Sep 18, 2012 Service Brakes 31,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE DEALER AND THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING INTO THE VACUUM CHAMBER. NO LEAKS ON THE GROUND AS THE LEAK WAS CONTAINED IN THE VACUUM CHAMBER - I WAS SLOWLY RUNNING OUT OF BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALER FOUND THE SEALING SURFACE OF TH...

Sep 13, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 19,900 mi

I WAS DOING MY 20K SERVICE (DIESEL FUEL FILTER). WHEN I OPENED THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING I FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN, AND ON TOP OF THE FUEL FILTER CARTRIDGE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED RIGHT TO A VW DEALERSHIP KNOWING THAT THERE IS A MAJOR ISSUE, AND ONGOING INVESTIGATION WITH THE NHTSA ON HPFP FAILURES. VW A...

Sep 13, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 19,900 mi

I WAS DOING MY 20K SERVICE (DIESEL FUEL FILTER). WHEN I OPENED THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING I FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN, AND ON TOP OF THE FUEL FILTER CARTRIDGE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED RIGHT TO A VW DEALERSHIP KNOWING THAT THERE IS A MAJOR ISSUE, AND ONGOING INVESTIGATION WITH THE NHTSA ON HPFP FAILURES. VW A...

Sep 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 9,750 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 JETTA TDI SPORTSWAGON, I NOTICED A STEAM COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND DIESEL SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THERE WAS DIESEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND BELTS, AND LARGE AMOUNT OF STEAM WAS COMING OUT. WHEN I TOOK OF THE ENGINE COVER AND STARTED THE C...

Sep 3, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 9,750 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 JETTA TDI SPORTSWAGON, I NOTICED A STEAM COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND DIESEL SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THERE WAS DIESEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND BELTS, AND LARGE AMOUNT OF STEAM WAS COMING OUT. WHEN I TOOK OF THE ENGINE COVER AND STARTED THE C...

Aug 29, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 16,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A HIGHWAY INTERSECTION, AND THE VEHICLE'S GLOW-PLUG LIGHT CAME ON. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN, AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP JUST SHORT OF THE INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AGAIN. AAA TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP VIA FLATBED. THE DEALERSHIP INITIALLY TH...

Aug 29, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 16,000 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A HIGHWAY INTERSECTION, AND THE VEHICLE'S GLOW-PLUG LIGHT CAME ON. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN, AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP JUST SHORT OF THE INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AGAIN. AAA TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP VIA FLATBED. THE DEALERSHIP INITIALLY TH...

Aug 15, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 54,276 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, AS DID THE DPF LIGHT AND THE PRE-HEAT COIL LIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY AND INTO A DRIVEWAY BEFORE IT QUIT. WOULD NOT START AGAIN. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP THE NEX...

Aug 15, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 54,276 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, AS DID THE DPF LIGHT AND THE PRE-HEAT COIL LIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY AND INTO A DRIVEWAY BEFORE IT QUIT. WOULD NOT START AGAIN. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP THE NEX...

Aug 10, 2012 Structure 25,000 mi

THE FACTORY INSTALLED LIP SPOILERS THAT COME WITH 2011 JETTA OR LATER ARE ONLY ATTACHED USING GLUE. IT IS NOT SECURED WITH ANY HOOKS OR SCREWS. SO THE LIP SPOILER AT THE BACK OF MY JETTA HAS STARTED TO COME OFF. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE LIP SPOILER CAN COME APART AT ANY TIM...

Aug 10, 2012 Structure 25,000 mi

THE FACTORY INSTALLED LIP SPOILERS THAT COME WITH 2011 JETTA OR LATER ARE ONLY ATTACHED USING GLUE. IT IS NOT SECURED WITH ANY HOOKS OR SCREWS. SO THE LIP SPOILER AT THE BACK OF MY JETTA HAS STARTED TO COME OFF. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE LIP SPOILER CAN COME APART AT ANY TIM...

Aug 7, 2012 Tires 34,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A TIRES, LINE SIZE: 205/55R/16. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE AT A TIRE SHOP FOR UNRELATED REPAIRS, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE INTERIOR SIDE WALLS OF THREE OF THE TIRES STARTED TO RUPTURE IN AND AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE. THE ...

Aug 7, 2012 Tires 34,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H725A TIRES, LINE SIZE: 205/55R/16. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE AT A TIRE SHOP FOR UNRELATED REPAIRS, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE INTERIOR SIDE WALLS OF THREE OF THE TIRES STARTED TO RUPTURE IN AND AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE. THE ...

Jul 27, 2012 Engine 30,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I91 NORTH IN SPRINGFIELD MASS THE ENGINE RUNAWAY ON ME, CAR REACHED 100 MPH FOR SOME TIME PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE RUN AT FULL SPEED UNTIL BLOWING UP THROWING A CONNECTING ROD THROUGH THE BLOCK, FINALLY I MANAGED TO PULL THE CAR ON THE BRAKE DOWN LANE. I HAVE JUST PICKED THE C...

Jul 27, 2012 Engine 30,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON I91 NORTH IN SPRINGFIELD MASS THE ENGINE RUNAWAY ON ME, CAR REACHED 100 MPH FOR SOME TIME PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE RUN AT FULL SPEED UNTIL BLOWING UP THROWING A CONNECTING ROD THROUGH THE BLOCK, FINALLY I MANAGED TO PULL THE CAR ON THE BRAKE DOWN LANE. I HAVE JUST PICKED THE C...

Jul 8, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 18,200 mi

TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE ON 95 N OUTSIDE BALTIMORE MD AT 65 MPH MY VEHICLE'S GAS PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND LURCH FORWARD AND EVENTUALLY DIE AS THE YELLOW DIESEL ENGINE INDICATOR ALONG WITH THE YELLOW ENGINE INDICATOR BEGAN BLINKING. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TWO LANES ...

Jul 8, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 18,200 mi

TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE ON 95 N OUTSIDE BALTIMORE MD AT 65 MPH MY VEHICLE'S GAS PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND LURCH FORWARD AND EVENTUALLY DIE AS THE YELLOW DIESEL ENGINE INDICATOR ALONG WITH THE YELLOW ENGINE INDICATOR BEGAN BLINKING. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TWO LANES ...

Jul 8, 2012 Steering 18,200 mi

TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE ON 95 N OUTSIDE BALTIMORE MD AT 65 MPH MY VEHICLE'S GAS PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND LURCH FORWARD AND EVENTUALLY DIE AS THE YELLOW DIESEL ENGINE INDICATOR ALONG WITH THE YELLOW ENGINE INDICATOR BEGAN BLINKING. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TWO LANES ...

Jul 8, 2012 Engine 18,200 mi

TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE ON 95 N OUTSIDE BALTIMORE MD AT 65 MPH MY VEHICLE'S GAS PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND LURCH FORWARD AND EVENTUALLY DIE AS THE YELLOW DIESEL ENGINE INDICATOR ALONG WITH THE YELLOW ENGINE INDICATOR BEGAN BLINKING. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TWO LANES ...

Jul 8, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 18,200 mi

TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE ON 95 N OUTSIDE BALTIMORE MD AT 65 MPH MY VEHICLE'S GAS PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND LURCH FORWARD AND EVENTUALLY DIE AS THE YELLOW DIESEL ENGINE INDICATOR ALONG WITH THE YELLOW ENGINE INDICATOR BEGAN BLINKING. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TWO LANES ...

Jul 8, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 18,200 mi

TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE ON 95 N OUTSIDE BALTIMORE MD AT 65 MPH MY VEHICLE'S GAS PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND LURCH FORWARD AND EVENTUALLY DIE AS THE YELLOW DIESEL ENGINE INDICATOR ALONG WITH THE YELLOW ENGINE INDICATOR BEGAN BLINKING. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TWO LANES ...

Jul 8, 2012 Steering 18,200 mi

TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE ON 95 N OUTSIDE BALTIMORE MD AT 65 MPH MY VEHICLE'S GAS PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND LURCH FORWARD AND EVENTUALLY DIE AS THE YELLOW DIESEL ENGINE INDICATOR ALONG WITH THE YELLOW ENGINE INDICATOR BEGAN BLINKING. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TWO LANES ...

Jul 8, 2012 Engine 18,200 mi

TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE ON 95 N OUTSIDE BALTIMORE MD AT 65 MPH MY VEHICLE'S GAS PEDAL STOPPED RESPONDING AND THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND LURCH FORWARD AND EVENTUALLY DIE AS THE YELLOW DIESEL ENGINE INDICATOR ALONG WITH THE YELLOW ENGINE INDICATOR BEGAN BLINKING. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TWO LANES ...

Jul 5, 2012 Power Train 44,500 mi

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI - TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE ON 07/05/2012 AND THE DEALER STATES THAT I HAVE A MALFUNCTIONING CLUTCH (COULD BE A THROW OUT BEARING, PRESSURE PLATE OR MULTIPLE CLUTCH COMPONENTS) NONE OF WHICH HAS BEEN 100% DIAGNOSED UNTIL THEY PULL THE TRANSMISSION OUT AND INSPECT IT, TO DO THI...

Jul 5, 2012 Power Train 44,500 mi

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI - TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE ON 07/05/2012 AND THE DEALER STATES THAT I HAVE A MALFUNCTIONING CLUTCH (COULD BE A THROW OUT BEARING, PRESSURE PLATE OR MULTIPLE CLUTCH COMPONENTS) NONE OF WHICH HAS BEEN 100% DIAGNOSED UNTIL THEY PULL THE TRANSMISSION OUT AND INSPECT IT, TO DO THI...

May 29, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 41,020 mi

ON MAY 14, 2012 WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON CALIFORNIA I-15 NORTH. I WAS STUCK IN TRAFFIC AROUND THE TAMECULA AREA, AND TRAVELING 15-20 MPH TO DUE TO THE TRAFFIC. I STOPPED MY VEHICLE BECAUSE TRAFFIC STOPPED. TRAFFIC BEGAN TO MOVE ONCE AGAIN, I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOV...

May 29, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 41,020 mi

ON MAY 14, 2012 WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON CALIFORNIA I-15 NORTH. I WAS STUCK IN TRAFFIC AROUND THE TAMECULA AREA, AND TRAVELING 15-20 MPH TO DUE TO THE TRAFFIC. I STOPPED MY VEHICLE BECAUSE TRAFFIC STOPPED. TRAFFIC BEGAN TO MOVE ONCE AGAIN, I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOV...

May 24, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 25,000 mi

WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING, ENGINE STALLED IN BUSY INTERSECTION DURING EVENING RUSH HOUR. LUCKILY CAR COST INTO ADJACENT PARKING LOT. HAD CAR TOWED TO LOCAL VW DEALER WHO SAID TOTAL FUEL SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. REPAIR TOOK SEVERAL WEEKS. *TR

May 24, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 25,000 mi

WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING, ENGINE STALLED IN BUSY INTERSECTION DURING EVENING RUSH HOUR. LUCKILY CAR COST INTO ADJACENT PARKING LOT. HAD CAR TOWED TO LOCAL VW DEALER WHO SAID TOTAL FUEL SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. REPAIR TOOK SEVERAL WEEKS. *TR

May 15, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 17,500 mi

MY 2011 VW JETTAS HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. THE DEALER SAID THAT IS WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL. THE REPAIRS ARE WELL OVER $8000. I UNDERSTAND THAT NHTSA IS LOOKING INTO THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED TO SO MANY OTHER VW DIESEL JETTA CARS. I HAVE NOW TALK...

May 15, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 17,500 mi

MY 2011 VW JETTAS HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. THE DEALER SAID THAT IS WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL. THE REPAIRS ARE WELL OVER $8000. I UNDERSTAND THAT NHTSA IS LOOKING INTO THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED TO SO MANY OTHER VW DIESEL JETTA CARS. I HAVE NOW TALK...

May 10, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

I AM HAVING WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE A SERIOUS, BUT INTERMITTENT, SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI. THERE IS ALSO WHAT MAY BE A RELATED ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AT LOW SPEED. OCCASIONALLY WHEN I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN/TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE ...

May 10, 2012 Power Train 2,000 mi

I AM HAVING WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE A SERIOUS, BUT INTERMITTENT, SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI. THERE IS ALSO WHAT MAY BE A RELATED ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AT LOW SPEED. OCCASIONALLY WHEN I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN/TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE ...

May 10, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

I AM HAVING WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE A SERIOUS, BUT INTERMITTENT, SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI. THERE IS ALSO WHAT MAY BE A RELATED ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AT LOW SPEED. OCCASIONALLY WHEN I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN/TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE ...

May 10, 2012 Power Train 2,000 mi

I AM HAVING WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE A SERIOUS, BUT INTERMITTENT, SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI. THERE IS ALSO WHAT MAY BE A RELATED ISSUE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AT LOW SPEED. OCCASIONALLY WHEN I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN/TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE ...

May 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER AND FAIL TO ACCELERATE BEFORE STALLING SPORADICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICL...

May 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER AND FAIL TO ACCELERATE BEFORE STALLING SPORADICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICL...

May 3, 2012 Power Train 600 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED DRAMATIC HESITATION WHILE, FROM SLOW SPEED, TRYING TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY ONTO A MAIN ROAD WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE DSG CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHICH GEAR IT NEEDS TO BE IN AND EITHER HESITATES OR GOES INTO WHAT SEEMS TO BE NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE HIGH REVES. THE JETTA JUST COMES TO A STAND S...

May 3, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 600 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED DRAMATIC HESITATION WHILE, FROM SLOW SPEED, TRYING TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY ONTO A MAIN ROAD WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE DSG CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHICH GEAR IT NEEDS TO BE IN AND EITHER HESITATES OR GOES INTO WHAT SEEMS TO BE NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE HIGH REVES. THE JETTA JUST COMES TO A STAND S...

May 3, 2012 Power Train 600 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED DRAMATIC HESITATION WHILE, FROM SLOW SPEED, TRYING TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY ONTO A MAIN ROAD WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE DSG CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHICH GEAR IT NEEDS TO BE IN AND EITHER HESITATES OR GOES INTO WHAT SEEMS TO BE NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE HIGH REVES. THE JETTA JUST COMES TO A STAND S...

May 3, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 600 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED DRAMATIC HESITATION WHILE, FROM SLOW SPEED, TRYING TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY ONTO A MAIN ROAD WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE DSG CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHICH GEAR IT NEEDS TO BE IN AND EITHER HESITATES OR GOES INTO WHAT SEEMS TO BE NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE HIGH REVES. THE JETTA JUST COMES TO A STAND S...

May 1, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,000 mi

CAR IS A 2011 VW JETTA TDI. I WAS TOLD BY THE VW DEALER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FALLEN APART CAUSING METAL TO GO THROUGH THE FUEL SYSTEM.I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN JULY OF 2011.VOLKWAGEN IS REPLACING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT DAMAGE MAY HAVE ALREADY BEEN DONE TO THE E...

May 1, 2012 Engine 29,000 mi

CAR IS A 2011 VW JETTA TDI. I WAS TOLD BY THE VW DEALER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FALLEN APART CAUSING METAL TO GO THROUGH THE FUEL SYSTEM.I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN JULY OF 2011.VOLKWAGEN IS REPLACING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT DAMAGE MAY HAVE ALREADY BEEN DONE TO THE E...

May 1, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,000 mi

CAR IS A 2011 VW JETTA TDI. I WAS TOLD BY THE VW DEALER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FALLEN APART CAUSING METAL TO GO THROUGH THE FUEL SYSTEM.I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN JULY OF 2011.VOLKWAGEN IS REPLACING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT DAMAGE MAY HAVE ALREADY BEEN DONE TO THE E...

May 1, 2012 Engine 29,000 mi

CAR IS A 2011 VW JETTA TDI. I WAS TOLD BY THE VW DEALER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FALLEN APART CAUSING METAL TO GO THROUGH THE FUEL SYSTEM.I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN JULY OF 2011.VOLKWAGEN IS REPLACING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT DAMAGE MAY HAVE ALREADY BEEN DONE TO THE E...

Apr 29, 2012 Electrical System 9,500 mi

COMING BACK FROM THE MALL, I TURNED ON MY CAR AND A FEW SECONDS LATER THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND "IMMOBLIZER ACTIVE" MESSAGE APPEARED. RESTARTED CAR AGAIN, ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND THE SAME MESSAGE APPEARED AGAIN. I TRIED IT A COUPLE OF TIMES MORE AND THEN CALLED VW ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO GET MY CAR TOWED...

Apr 29, 2012 Electrical System 9,500 mi

COMING BACK FROM THE MALL, I TURNED ON MY CAR AND A FEW SECONDS LATER THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND "IMMOBLIZER ACTIVE" MESSAGE APPEARED. RESTARTED CAR AGAIN, ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND THE SAME MESSAGE APPEARED AGAIN. I TRIED IT A COUPLE OF TIMES MORE AND THEN CALLED VW ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO GET MY CAR TOWED...

Apr 13, 2012 Power Train 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT PULLED IN THE HIS GARAGE, HE PUSHED THE START/STOP IGNITION BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE CAR, AND THEN PUSHED THE REMOTE BUTTON FOR HIS GARAGE DOOR TO CLOSE. HE OPENED HIS HOUSE DOOR AND SOON BECAME DISTRACTED AND INADVERTENTLY EXITED THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 13, 2012 Power Train 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT PULLED IN THE HIS GARAGE, HE PUSHED THE START/STOP IGNITION BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE CAR, AND THEN PUSHED THE REMOTE BUTTON FOR HIS GARAGE DOOR TO CLOSE. HE OPENED HIS HOUSE DOOR AND SOON BECAME DISTRACTED AND INADVERTENTLY EXITED THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 30, 2012 Unknown Or Other

THE PLASTIC SILVER LINING UNDER THE SIDE WINDOWS DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY. THIS CREATES A VIBRATION/RATTLING NOISE WHICH IS ANNOYING AND IS DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER. THIS CAN CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE. *JS

Mar 30, 2012 Unknown Or Other

THE PLASTIC SILVER LINING UNDER THE SIDE WINDOWS DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY. THIS CREATES A VIBRATION/RATTLING NOISE WHICH IS ANNOYING AND IS DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER. THIS CAN CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE. *JS

Mar 16, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 11,721 mi

FILLED UP WITH 13.455 GALLONS OF #2 ULSD DIESEL ON 01/25/12 WITH 11,363 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO FILLING THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN A 1/4 TANK OF DIESEL. ON 02/05/12 WAS TRAVELING IN VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND STARTED TO HEAR PINGING NOISES FROM THE ENGINE BAY. SLOWED TO A STOP WHERE T...

Mar 16, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 11,721 mi

FILLED UP WITH 13.455 GALLONS OF #2 ULSD DIESEL ON 01/25/12 WITH 11,363 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO FILLING THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN A 1/4 TANK OF DIESEL. ON 02/05/12 WAS TRAVELING IN VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND STARTED TO HEAR PINGING NOISES FROM THE ENGINE BAY. SLOWED TO A STOP WHERE T...

Mar 13, 2012 Power Train 1,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND DECELERATED ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO...

Mar 13, 2012 Power Train 1,500 mi

AT STEADY THROTTLE ANGLE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SLOW SPEEDS PULLING OUT ON TO MAIN ROAD WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. DSG CAN NOT SELECT THE PROPER GEAR AND HESITATES SO BADLY THAT WE WERE ALMOST T- BONED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE JETTA BY ON COMING TRAFFIC. I GUESS ABOUT .1 TENTH OF A SECOND NO MOVEMENT FOR ...

Mar 13, 2012 Power Train 1,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND DECELERATED ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO...

Mar 13, 2012 Power Train 1,500 mi

AT STEADY THROTTLE ANGLE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SLOW SPEEDS PULLING OUT ON TO MAIN ROAD WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. DSG CAN NOT SELECT THE PROPER GEAR AND HESITATES SO BADLY THAT WE WERE ALMOST T- BONED IN THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE JETTA BY ON COMING TRAFFIC. I GUESS ABOUT .1 TENTH OF A SECOND NO MOVEMENT FOR ...

Feb 16, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 20,850 mi

I WAS OPERATING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR LOST ALL POWER IN TRAFFIC. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT A SERIOUS INCIDENT OCCURRING. I WAS A BIT SHAKEN AS THE CAR JUST TOTALLY FAILED IN TRAFFIC. THE CAUSE ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ...

Feb 16, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 20,850 mi

I WAS OPERATING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR LOST ALL POWER IN TRAFFIC. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT A SERIOUS INCIDENT OCCURRING. I WAS A BIT SHAKEN AS THE CAR JUST TOTALLY FAILED IN TRAFFIC. THE CAUSE ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ...

Feb 9, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 14,299 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, ...

Feb 9, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 14,299 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, ...

Feb 7, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,185 mi

THE CAR MADE LOUD KNOCKING NOISES AND STOPPED. THE SERVICE ADVISOR FIRST SAID THERE WAS AN IGNITION IN THE FUEL PUMP, THEN 10 DAYS LATER HE SAID IT WAS FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ALL DIESEL FUEL I PURCHASED FOR THE CAR WAS PURCHASED AT PMM MOBIL, 26393 VERMONT AVE., HARBOR CITY CA., 90710. I HAD JUST FILLED...

Feb 7, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,185 mi

THE CAR MADE LOUD KNOCKING NOISES AND STOPPED. THE SERVICE ADVISOR FIRST SAID THERE WAS AN IGNITION IN THE FUEL PUMP, THEN 10 DAYS LATER HE SAID IT WAS FUEL PUMP FAILURE. ALL DIESEL FUEL I PURCHASED FOR THE CAR WAS PURCHASED AT PMM MOBIL, 26393 VERMONT AVE., HARBOR CITY CA., 90710. I HAD JUST FILLED...

Jan 23, 2012 Electrical System 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN THE ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE ALSO WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE PUSH TO STOP BUTTON FAI...

Jan 23, 2012 Electrical System 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN THE ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE ALSO WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE PUSH TO STOP BUTTON FAI...

Jan 21, 2012 Electrical System 16,790 mi

THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER ACTIVATES, PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM BEING STARTED AND LEAVING DRIVER STRANDED. *TR

Jan 21, 2012 Electrical System 16,790 mi

THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER ACTIVATES, PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM BEING STARTED AND LEAVING DRIVER STRANDED. *TR

Dec 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

LETTER TO ADMINISTRATOR FROM REGARDING A PROBLEM WITH HIS 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEL. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED 13 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER VW...

Dec 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

LETTER TO ADMINISTRATOR FROM REGARDING A PROBLEM WITH HIS 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEL. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED 13 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER VW...

Dec 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

LETTER TO ADMINISTRATOR FROM REGARDING A PROBLEM WITH HIS 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEL. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED 13 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER VW...

Dec 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

LETTER TO ADMINISTRATOR FROM REGARDING A PROBLEM WITH HIS 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEL. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED 13 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER VW...

Dec 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START 2011 JETTA TDI WITH 11000 MILES AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR 9 HOURS. TEMPERATURE 45F OUTSIDE. VEHICLE STARTED PERFECTLY AND THEN DIED SECONDS LATER. ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN, BUT WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HAD A LOT OF TROUBLE GETTING IT TO START AND WHEN IT D...

Dec 20, 2011 Electrical System 11,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START 2011 JETTA TDI WITH 11000 MILES AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR 9 HOURS. TEMPERATURE 45F OUTSIDE. VEHICLE STARTED PERFECTLY AND THEN DIED SECONDS LATER. ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN, BUT WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HAD A LOT OF TROUBLE GETTING IT TO START AND WHEN IT D...

Dec 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START 2011 JETTA TDI WITH 11000 MILES AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR 9 HOURS. TEMPERATURE 45F OUTSIDE. VEHICLE STARTED PERFECTLY AND THEN DIED SECONDS LATER. ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN, BUT WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HAD A LOT OF TROUBLE GETTING IT TO START AND WHEN IT D...

Dec 20, 2011 Electrical System 11,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START 2011 JETTA TDI WITH 11000 MILES AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR 9 HOURS. TEMPERATURE 45F OUTSIDE. VEHICLE STARTED PERFECTLY AND THEN DIED SECONDS LATER. ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE AGAIN, BUT WOULD NOT TURN OVER. HAD A LOT OF TROUBLE GETTING IT TO START AND WHEN IT D...

Dec 8, 2011 Tires 10,500 mi

AS I'M DRIVING ALONG THE INTERSTATE GOING 60 MPH MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON A MILE LATER THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS OUT OF MY HAND AND I CAN HEAR THE TIRE FLAPPING. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. I TAKE THE TIRE TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR FIVE MONTHS (A...

Dec 8, 2011 Tires 10,500 mi

AS I'M DRIVING ALONG THE INTERSTATE GOING 60 MPH MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON A MILE LATER THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS OUT OF MY HAND AND I CAN HEAR THE TIRE FLAPPING. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. I TAKE THE TIRE TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR FIVE MONTHS (A...

Dec 2, 2011 Electrical System 30,108 mi

THIS IS A RE-OCCURRENCE OF THE COMPLAINT 10425920 THAT WAS SUBMITTED BY ME ON 17 SEPTEMBER AND IS LISTED ON THIS SITE. IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. SYMPTOMATICALLY IT IS THE SAME. WHILE TRYING TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE THE KEY FOB WOULDN'T OPEN THE DOORS. AFTER GAINING ENTRY TO THE VEHICLE ALL LOCKS ...

Dec 2, 2011 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 30,108 mi

THIS IS A RE-OCCURRENCE OF THE COMPLAINT 10425920 THAT WAS SUBMITTED BY ME ON 17 SEPTEMBER AND IS LISTED ON THIS SITE. IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. SYMPTOMATICALLY IT IS THE SAME. WHILE TRYING TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE THE KEY FOB WOULDN'T OPEN THE DOORS. AFTER GAINING ENTRY TO THE VEHICLE ALL LOCKS ...

Dec 2, 2011 Electrical System 30,108 mi

THIS IS A RE-OCCURRENCE OF THE COMPLAINT 10425920 THAT WAS SUBMITTED BY ME ON 17 SEPTEMBER AND IS LISTED ON THIS SITE. IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. SYMPTOMATICALLY IT IS THE SAME. WHILE TRYING TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE THE KEY FOB WOULDN'T OPEN THE DOORS. AFTER GAINING ENTRY TO THE VEHICLE ALL LOCKS ...

Dec 2, 2011 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 30,108 mi

THIS IS A RE-OCCURRENCE OF THE COMPLAINT 10425920 THAT WAS SUBMITTED BY ME ON 17 SEPTEMBER AND IS LISTED ON THIS SITE. IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. SYMPTOMATICALLY IT IS THE SAME. WHILE TRYING TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE THE KEY FOB WOULDN'T OPEN THE DOORS. AFTER GAINING ENTRY TO THE VEHICLE ALL LOCKS ...

Nov 26, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,500 mi

REFERENCE: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA11003 - PLEASE ADD US TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION OUR 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI ONLY 4 MONTHS OLD WITH 3500 MILES - FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE AROUND A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE A BLINKING GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO...

Nov 26, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,500 mi

REFERENCE: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA11003 - PLEASE ADD US TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION OUR 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI ONLY 4 MONTHS OLD WITH 3500 MILES - FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE AROUND A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE A BLINKING GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO...

Nov 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 142,999 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE IN THE ...

Nov 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 142,999 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE IN THE ...

Nov 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,680 mi

BOUGHT MY JETTA TDI NEW 4 MONTHS AGO. FILLED UP WITH DIESEL ON A MONDAY MORNING AND HAD DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES BEFORE I HAD THIS PROBLEM. WAS DRIVING HOME TUESDAY (AT 60MPH) WHEN SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO A VW DEALERSHIP ABOUT 1 MILE...

Nov 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,680 mi

BOUGHT MY JETTA TDI NEW 4 MONTHS AGO. FILLED UP WITH DIESEL ON A MONDAY MORNING AND HAD DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES BEFORE I HAD THIS PROBLEM. WAS DRIVING HOME TUESDAY (AT 60MPH) WHEN SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO A VW DEALERSHIP ABOUT 1 MILE...

Nov 9, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THE VIBRATION DAMPER ISOLATIONS INSTALLED IN THE FUEL INJECTION LINES. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WIT...

Nov 9, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THE VIBRATION DAMPER ISOLATIONS INSTALLED IN THE FUEL INJECTION LINES. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WIT...

Nov 7, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 16,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A PA INTERSTATE WHEN A WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON MY DASHBOARD. I IMMEDIATELY LOST ACCELERATION IN MY VEHICLE, AND WHEN I PULLED OFF TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD DIESEL FUEL WAS RUNNING FROM BENEATH MY VEHICLE OFF TO THE SHOULD OF THE ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE NEARE...

Nov 7, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 16,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON A PA INTERSTATE WHEN A WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON MY DASHBOARD. I IMMEDIATELY LOST ACCELERATION IN MY VEHICLE, AND WHEN I PULLED OFF TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD DIESEL FUEL WAS RUNNING FROM BENEATH MY VEHICLE OFF TO THE SHOULD OF THE ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE NEARE...

Nov 6, 2011 Air Bags 7,650 mi

VEHICLE WAS ENTERED WITH A PASSENGER. AFTER IT WAS STARTED, AN ALERT WAS HEARD ALONG WITH A DASH BOARD WARNING INFORMING ME THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE A/C ALSO BECAME INOPERABLE. VW DOES NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS READILY AVAILABLE AND WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE FOR SOME TIME. *TR

Nov 6, 2011 Air Bags 7,650 mi

VEHICLE WAS ENTERED WITH A PASSENGER. AFTER IT WAS STARTED, AN ALERT WAS HEARD ALONG WITH A DASH BOARD WARNING INFORMING ME THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE A/C ALSO BECAME INOPERABLE. VW DOES NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS READILY AVAILABLE AND WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE FOR SOME TIME. *TR

Nov 2, 2011 Unknown Or Other

WE HAD JUST ARRIVED TO OUR NEPHEW'S POP WARNER FOOTBALL GAME. WHEN WE GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE WE TOLD OUR 8 YEAR OLD SON TO STAND BY THE CAR WHILE WE PULLED OUT OUR OTHER SON'S STROLLER OUR OF THE TRUCK. OUR 8 YEAR OLD LEANED AGAINST THE DRIVER SIDE REAR END WHEN SUDDENLY WE HEARD HIM SCREECH IN PAIN...

Nov 2, 2011 Unknown Or Other

WE HAD JUST ARRIVED TO OUR NEPHEW'S POP WARNER FOOTBALL GAME. WHEN WE GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE WE TOLD OUR 8 YEAR OLD SON TO STAND BY THE CAR WHILE WE PULLED OUT OUR OTHER SON'S STROLLER OUR OF THE TRUCK. OUR 8 YEAR OLD LEANED AGAINST THE DRIVER SIDE REAR END WHEN SUDDENLY WE HEARD HIM SCREECH IN PAIN...

Nov 1, 2011 Electrical System 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE AT ANY TIME INDEPENDENTLY AND COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS), BUT TH...

Nov 1, 2011 Electrical System 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE AT ANY TIME INDEPENDENTLY AND COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS), BUT TH...

Nov 1, 2011 Electrical System 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE AT ANY TIME INDEPENDENTLY AND COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS), BUT TH...

Nov 1, 2011 Electrical System 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD ACTIVATE AT ANY TIME INDEPENDENTLY AND COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V196000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS), BUT TH...

Oct 27, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 13,400 mi

NOTE: TDI (DIESEL) ENGINE, HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) FAILURE. DRIVER WAS DRIVING 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION (FLASHING COIL) LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CAR STALLED. CAR COASTED TO A STOP, BUT WOULD NOT RESTART. CALLED MANUFACTURER ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEY PROMPTL...

Oct 27, 2011 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 25 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WALL AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL C...

Oct 27, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 13,400 mi

NOTE: TDI (DIESEL) ENGINE, HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HPFP) FAILURE. DRIVER WAS DRIVING 75 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION (FLASHING COIL) LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CAR STALLED. CAR COASTED TO A STOP, BUT WOULD NOT RESTART. CALLED MANUFACTURER ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEY PROMPTL...

Oct 27, 2011 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 25 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WALL AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL C...

Oct 26, 2011 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH AND CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WALL. NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING THE CRASH BUT THE AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKN...

Oct 26, 2011 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH AND CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WALL. NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING THE CRASH BUT THE AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKN...

Oct 25, 2011 Power Train 10,472 mi

CAR JERKS WHEN UP SHIFTING AND DOWN SHIFTING I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED A PART THAT HAD TO BE ORDER FROM GERMANY. THEY CALLED THE MECHATRON THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE COMPUTER BRAIN FOR THE TRANSMISSION I WAITED TWO WEEKS AND AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR A FEW DAYS IT IS DOING TH...

Oct 25, 2011 Power Train 10,472 mi

CAR JERKS WHEN UP SHIFTING AND DOWN SHIFTING I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED A PART THAT HAD TO BE ORDER FROM GERMANY. THEY CALLED THE MECHATRON THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE COMPUTER BRAIN FOR THE TRANSMISSION I WAITED TWO WEEKS AND AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR A FEW DAYS IT IS DOING TH...

Oct 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,525 mi

LOSS OF POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN ON A LARGE BUSY INTERSECTION. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE LIGHT RAIN TEMP IN THE 70'S. CONTINUED TO DRIVE FOR SEVERAL MILES AT SLOWER SPEEDS (ABOUT 40 MPH). NOTICED A DASH WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO FLASHING, SOMETHING ABOUT A GLOW PLUG. ALL GAUGES LOOKE...

Oct 20, 2011 Steering Crash 21,000 mi

STEERING PULLED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT, COULD NOT GET THE CAR STRAIGHT AND WENT INTO THE CURB. ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP DURING THE INCIDENT. *TR

Oct 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 19,525 mi

LOSS OF POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN ON A LARGE BUSY INTERSECTION. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE LIGHT RAIN TEMP IN THE 70'S. CONTINUED TO DRIVE FOR SEVERAL MILES AT SLOWER SPEEDS (ABOUT 40 MPH). NOTICED A DASH WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO FLASHING, SOMETHING ABOUT A GLOW PLUG. ALL GAUGES LOOKE...

Oct 20, 2011 Steering Crash 21,000 mi

STEERING PULLED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT, COULD NOT GET THE CAR STRAIGHT AND WENT INTO THE CURB. ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIT UP DURING THE INCIDENT. *TR

Oct 19, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 7,100 mi

THE DIESEL FUEL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING METAL PARTICLES TO CONTAMINATE THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. *TR

Oct 19, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 7,100 mi

THE DIESEL FUEL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING METAL PARTICLES TO CONTAMINATE THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. *TR

Oct 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,750 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2011, IT HAS 3700 MILES ON BOARD, DURING MY TRIP TO WORK (MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 35M/H) BEFORE THE INTERSECTION I TRIED TO BRAKE ON RED LIGHT, AND MY BRAKES DID NOT WORK, THEY JUST STOPPED WORKING, I PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL 3 TIMES TILL IT BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. I PASSED THE...

Oct 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,750 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2011, IT HAS 3700 MILES ON BOARD, DURING MY TRIP TO WORK (MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 35M/H) BEFORE THE INTERSECTION I TRIED TO BRAKE ON RED LIGHT, AND MY BRAKES DID NOT WORK, THEY JUST STOPPED WORKING, I PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL 3 TIMES TILL IT BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. I PASSED THE...

Oct 3, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 8,240 mi

2011 VW JETTA TDI BEGAN TO FEEL SLUGGISH AROUND 7,200 MILES. AT 8240 GOING 35 MPH CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT START. TOLD ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACED. *TR

Oct 3, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 8,240 mi

2011 VW JETTA TDI BEGAN TO FEEL SLUGGISH AROUND 7,200 MILES. AT 8240 GOING 35 MPH CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT START. TOLD ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACED. *TR

Sep 24, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,400 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD WHEN GLOW PLUG LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. HPFP FAILURE. DEALER CLAIMS CONTAMINATED FUEL. I HAVE RECEIPTS FOR EVERY TANK FULL. *TR

Sep 24, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,400 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD WHEN GLOW PLUG LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. HPFP FAILURE. DEALER CLAIMS CONTAMINATED FUEL. I HAVE RECEIPTS FOR EVERY TANK FULL. *TR

Sep 22, 2011 Power Train 50 mi

WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDDLE 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION BEGINS. FROM STOP AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION. ENTERING FREEWAY OR FAST STARTS, ACCELERATES THEN DIES OFF THEN GOES AGAI...

Sep 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 50 mi

WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDDLE 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION BEGINS. FROM STOP AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION. ENTERING FREEWAY OR FAST STARTS, ACCELERATES THEN DIES OFF THEN GOES AGAI...

Sep 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 50 mi

WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDDLE 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION BEGINS. FROM STOP AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION. ENTERING FREEWAY OR FAST STARTS, ACCELERATES THEN DIES OFF THEN GOES AGAI...

Sep 22, 2011 Power Train 1,710 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT GEARS FROM PARK INTO THE REVERSE POSITION AND IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THERE WERE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESPONDED IN REVERSE. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION...

Sep 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

DURING SHORT DRIVE HOME, THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, THE CAR THEN WENT INTO LIMP MODE. WHEN I GOT HOME, 2 MILES LATER, THE CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT START. I HAULED THE CAR TO THE VW DEALER AND THEY SAID MY HPFP FAILED. VW IS GOING TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY, I PRODUCED THE LAST 4 FUEL FILL UPS...

Sep 22, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 27,000 mi

DURING SHORT DRIVE HOME, THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, THE CAR THEN WENT INTO LIMP MODE. WHEN I GOT HOME, 2 MILES LATER, THE CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT START. I HAULED THE CAR TO THE VW DEALER AND THEY SAID MY HPFP FAILED. VW IS GOING TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY, I PRODUCED THE LAST 4 FUEL FILL UPS...

Sep 22, 2011 Power Train 50 mi

WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDDLE 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION BEGINS. FROM STOP AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION. ENTERING FREEWAY OR FAST STARTS, ACCELERATES THEN DIES OFF THEN GOES AGAI...

Sep 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 50 mi

WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDDLE 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION BEGINS. FROM STOP AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION. ENTERING FREEWAY OR FAST STARTS, ACCELERATES THEN DIES OFF THEN GOES AGAI...

Sep 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 50 mi

WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDDLE 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION BEGINS. FROM STOP AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC HAVE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR 1/4 TO 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE ACCELERATION. ENTERING FREEWAY OR FAST STARTS, ACCELERATES THEN DIES OFF THEN GOES AGAI...

Sep 22, 2011 Power Train 1,710 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT GEARS FROM PARK INTO THE REVERSE POSITION AND IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THERE WERE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESPONDED IN REVERSE. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION...

Sep 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

DURING SHORT DRIVE HOME, THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, THE CAR THEN WENT INTO LIMP MODE. WHEN I GOT HOME, 2 MILES LATER, THE CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT START. I HAULED THE CAR TO THE VW DEALER AND THEY SAID MY HPFP FAILED. VW IS GOING TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY, I PRODUCED THE LAST 4 FUEL FILL UPS...

Sep 22, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 27,000 mi

DURING SHORT DRIVE HOME, THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, THE CAR THEN WENT INTO LIMP MODE. WHEN I GOT HOME, 2 MILES LATER, THE CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT START. I HAULED THE CAR TO THE VW DEALER AND THEY SAID MY HPFP FAILED. VW IS GOING TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY, I PRODUCED THE LAST 4 FUEL FILL UPS...

Sep 18, 2011 Electrical System 24,301 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO WORK. MANUAL ENTRY MUST BE GAINED TO VEHICLE AND DOORS OPENED ON ALL DOORS OTHER THAN DRIVERS BY PULLING ON INSIDE HANDLES. UNABLE TO ACCESS TRUNK WITHOUT GRABBING LONG HANLED STICK AND ACCESSING TRUNK EMERGENCY OPENING LATCH THROUGH BACK SEAT ARM REST TRUNK OPENING. WHI...

Sep 18, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 24,301 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO WORK. MANUAL ENTRY MUST BE GAINED TO VEHICLE AND DOORS OPENED ON ALL DOORS OTHER THAN DRIVERS BY PULLING ON INSIDE HANDLES. UNABLE TO ACCESS TRUNK WITHOUT GRABBING LONG HANLED STICK AND ACCESSING TRUNK EMERGENCY OPENING LATCH THROUGH BACK SEAT ARM REST TRUNK OPENING. WHI...

Sep 18, 2011 Electrical System 24,301 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO WORK. MANUAL ENTRY MUST BE GAINED TO VEHICLE AND DOORS OPENED ON ALL DOORS OTHER THAN DRIVERS BY PULLING ON INSIDE HANDLES. UNABLE TO ACCESS TRUNK WITHOUT GRABBING LONG HANLED STICK AND ACCESSING TRUNK EMERGENCY OPENING LATCH THROUGH BACK SEAT ARM REST TRUNK OPENING. WHI...

Sep 18, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 24,301 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO WORK. MANUAL ENTRY MUST BE GAINED TO VEHICLE AND DOORS OPENED ON ALL DOORS OTHER THAN DRIVERS BY PULLING ON INSIDE HANDLES. UNABLE TO ACCESS TRUNK WITHOUT GRABBING LONG HANLED STICK AND ACCESSING TRUNK EMERGENCY OPENING LATCH THROUGH BACK SEAT ARM REST TRUNK OPENING. WHI...

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,000 mi

ON 9/9/2011 WHILE DRIVING ON CA 91 FWY, I STARTED NOTICING ABNORMAL DROP IN THE FUEL TANK, BY MONITORING MY DASHBOARD, AT THE TIME I HAD HALF TANK OF FUEL. I STOPPED THE CAR ON A SAFE LOCATION, AND DISCOVERED A FUEL LEAKAGE UNDERNEATH THE TRUNK. THE FUEL WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED, AND I HAD TO CALL FOR...

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,000 mi

ON 9/9/2011 WHILE DRIVING ON CA 91 FWY, I STARTED NOTICING ABNORMAL DROP IN THE FUEL TANK, BY MONITORING MY DASHBOARD, AT THE TIME I HAD HALF TANK OF FUEL. I STOPPED THE CAR ON A SAFE LOCATION, AND DISCOVERED A FUEL LEAKAGE UNDERNEATH THE TRUNK. THE FUEL WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED, AND I HAD TO CALL FOR...

Sep 12, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 20,061 mi

CRACK IN SUPPLY LINE TO #2 INJECTOR. FUEL SPRAY ALL OVER BACK OF ENGINE/ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ONTO GROUND WHILE DRIVING, FUEL MIST/FILM ALL OVER BACK OF CAR. "ENGINE CONTROL FAILURE" WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. STOPPED TO INVESTIGATE, NOTICED DIESEL SMELL, BUT DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING ELSE (IT WAS DARK). ...

Sep 12, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 20,061 mi

CRACK IN SUPPLY LINE TO #2 INJECTOR. FUEL SPRAY ALL OVER BACK OF ENGINE/ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ONTO GROUND WHILE DRIVING, FUEL MIST/FILM ALL OVER BACK OF CAR. "ENGINE CONTROL FAILURE" WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. STOPPED TO INVESTIGATE, NOTICED DIESEL SMELL, BUT DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING ELSE (IT WAS DARK). ...

Sep 7, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 21,015 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,015.

Sep 7, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 21,015 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,015.

Sep 5, 2011 Seat Belts 500 mi

WE BOUGHT A NEW CAR ONE MONTH AGO. OUR TWO PRIORITIES WERE:SAFETY AND ENOUGH ROOM FOR OUR BABY. ONE DAY I TOOK THE CAR TO GO WITH MY BABY TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE. I CHECKED THE BASE OF THE CAR SEAT AND I NOTICED THAT IT WAS LOOSE. I AM NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO PULL THE STRAPS (WE WERE USING THE "LATCH ON...

Sep 5, 2011 Seat Belts 500 mi

WE BOUGHT A NEW CAR ONE MONTH AGO. OUR TWO PRIORITIES WERE:SAFETY AND ENOUGH ROOM FOR OUR BABY. ONE DAY I TOOK THE CAR TO GO WITH MY BABY TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE. I CHECKED THE BASE OF THE CAR SEAT AND I NOTICED THAT IT WAS LOOSE. I AM NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO PULL THE STRAPS (WE WERE USING THE "LATCH ON...

Sep 4, 2011 Power Train 4,900 mi

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN DSG TDI 2011. VEHICLE AS MADE HAS A TWO SECOND HOLD FOR KEEPING THE CAR FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON INCLINES. HOWEVER THE CAR OWNERS MANUAL REQUIRES A SLOW ACCELERATION WHICH ALLOWS THE CAR TO ROLL BACKWARDS RISKING HITTING THE CAR OR PEDESTRIAN BEHIND YOU ESPECIALLY IN DRIVEWA...

Sep 4, 2011 Visibility 4,900 mi

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN DSG TDI 2011. VEHICLE AS MADE HAS A TWO SECOND HOLD FOR KEEPING THE CAR FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON INCLINES. HOWEVER THE CAR OWNERS MANUAL REQUIRES A SLOW ACCELERATION WHICH ALLOWS THE CAR TO ROLL BACKWARDS RISKING HITTING THE CAR OR PEDESTRIAN BEHIND YOU ESPECIALLY IN DRIVEWA...

Sep 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,900 mi

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN DSG TDI 2011. VEHICLE AS MADE HAS A TWO SECOND HOLD FOR KEEPING THE CAR FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON INCLINES. HOWEVER THE CAR OWNERS MANUAL REQUIRES A SLOW ACCELERATION WHICH ALLOWS THE CAR TO ROLL BACKWARDS RISKING HITTING THE CAR OR PEDESTRIAN BEHIND YOU ESPECIALLY IN DRIVEWA...

Sep 4, 2011 Power Train 4,900 mi

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN DSG TDI 2011. VEHICLE AS MADE HAS A TWO SECOND HOLD FOR KEEPING THE CAR FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON INCLINES. HOWEVER THE CAR OWNERS MANUAL REQUIRES A SLOW ACCELERATION WHICH ALLOWS THE CAR TO ROLL BACKWARDS RISKING HITTING THE CAR OR PEDESTRIAN BEHIND YOU ESPECIALLY IN DRIVEWA...

Sep 4, 2011 Visibility 4,900 mi

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN DSG TDI 2011. VEHICLE AS MADE HAS A TWO SECOND HOLD FOR KEEPING THE CAR FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON INCLINES. HOWEVER THE CAR OWNERS MANUAL REQUIRES A SLOW ACCELERATION WHICH ALLOWS THE CAR TO ROLL BACKWARDS RISKING HITTING THE CAR OR PEDESTRIAN BEHIND YOU ESPECIALLY IN DRIVEWA...

Sep 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,900 mi

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN DSG TDI 2011. VEHICLE AS MADE HAS A TWO SECOND HOLD FOR KEEPING THE CAR FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ON INCLINES. HOWEVER THE CAR OWNERS MANUAL REQUIRES A SLOW ACCELERATION WHICH ALLOWS THE CAR TO ROLL BACKWARDS RISKING HITTING THE CAR OR PEDESTRIAN BEHIND YOU ESPECIALLY IN DRIVEWA...

Aug 31, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 12,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER ABOVE 1000 RPM WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. AFTER COASTING TO A SAFE LOCATION, FOUND ENGINE COMPARTMENT SOAKED WITH FUEL. VEHICLE HAD LEFT A TRAIL OF FUEL BEHIND IT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER: FUEL LINE FROM THE COMMON RAIL TO INJECTOR #2 WAS REPLACED. *TR

Aug 31, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 277 mi

ENGINE POWER LOSS, UNPREDICTABLE THROTTLE BEHAVIOR AND UNKNOWN ENGINE RPM RESPONSE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION 8/30 NEW CAR DEALER FUELED FULL TANK OF DIESEL 6PM: STOPLIGHT INTERSECTION PULL AWAY ON GRN LIGHT:: ENGINE RPM DROPS TO IDLE IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION <RESPONSE: DEPRESS ACCELERA...

Aug 31, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 12,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER ABOVE 1000 RPM WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. AFTER COASTING TO A SAFE LOCATION, FOUND ENGINE COMPARTMENT SOAKED WITH FUEL. VEHICLE HAD LEFT A TRAIL OF FUEL BEHIND IT. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER: FUEL LINE FROM THE COMMON RAIL TO INJECTOR #2 WAS REPLACED. *TR

Aug 31, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 277 mi

ENGINE POWER LOSS, UNPREDICTABLE THROTTLE BEHAVIOR AND UNKNOWN ENGINE RPM RESPONSE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION 8/30 NEW CAR DEALER FUELED FULL TANK OF DIESEL 6PM: STOPLIGHT INTERSECTION PULL AWAY ON GRN LIGHT:: ENGINE RPM DROPS TO IDLE IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION <RESPONSE: DEPRESS ACCELERA...

Aug 28, 2011 Steering 10,100 mi

I KNOW THIS SOUNDS RIDICULOUS BUT I'VE DRIVEN ON MANY ROAD TRIPS AND THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED UNTIL THIS VEHICLE, AND IT'S PAINFUL. BUT HERE IT IS: LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL CAUSES CALLUSES AT A HIGHLY UNUSUAL RATE ON LONGER DRIVES. (I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE FOR 12 HOURS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS W...

Aug 28, 2011 Air Bags 107,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE I CAME TO THE END OF SOME SCARIFIED PAVEMENT. WHEN I WENT ACROSS THE END OF THE SCARIFIED PAVEMENT, THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAGS WENT OFF. THE DEALER INSPECTS UNDER THE CAR AND FINDS A SMALL SCRATCH ON THE TRAILING ARM MOUNT AND SAYS THE CAR WAS BOTTOMED. ONLY PROBLEM IS THE S...

Aug 28, 2011 Steering 10,100 mi

I KNOW THIS SOUNDS RIDICULOUS BUT I'VE DRIVEN ON MANY ROAD TRIPS AND THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED UNTIL THIS VEHICLE, AND IT'S PAINFUL. BUT HERE IT IS: LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL CAUSES CALLUSES AT A HIGHLY UNUSUAL RATE ON LONGER DRIVES. (I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE FOR 12 HOURS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS W...

Aug 28, 2011 Air Bags 107,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE I CAME TO THE END OF SOME SCARIFIED PAVEMENT. WHEN I WENT ACROSS THE END OF THE SCARIFIED PAVEMENT, THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAGS WENT OFF. THE DEALER INSPECTS UNDER THE CAR AND FINDS A SMALL SCRATCH ON THE TRAILING ARM MOUNT AND SAYS THE CAR WAS BOTTOMED. ONLY PROBLEM IS THE S...

Aug 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 11,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SPORTWAGON ON INTERSTATE 94 IN MICHIGAN I OBSERVED WHITE SMOKE COMING OFF MY VEHICLE ENGINE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT. DUE TO THE HEAVY SMOKE AND DIESEL FUMES I PULLED THE VEHICLE TO SAFE LOCATION AND SOUGHT SERVICE. THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A HEAVY LEAK ...

Aug 25, 2011 Wheels

EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE: SUNNY MID-DAY, DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A SOUND AS IF MY TIRE HAD BURST, AND MOMENTARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DID NOT CRASH. FAILURE AND DETAILS: ONCE I HALTED THE CAR, I INSPECTED MY PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT TIRE, AND THOUGH IT WAS FLAT, THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF ...

Aug 25, 2011 Tires

EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE: SUNNY MID-DAY, DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A SOUND AS IF MY TIRE HAD BURST, AND MOMENTARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DID NOT CRASH. FAILURE AND DETAILS: ONCE I HALTED THE CAR, I INSPECTED MY PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT TIRE, AND THOUGH IT WAS FLAT, THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF ...

Aug 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 11,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI SPORTWAGON ON INTERSTATE 94 IN MICHIGAN I OBSERVED WHITE SMOKE COMING OFF MY VEHICLE ENGINE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT. DUE TO THE HEAVY SMOKE AND DIESEL FUMES I PULLED THE VEHICLE TO SAFE LOCATION AND SOUGHT SERVICE. THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A HEAVY LEAK ...

Aug 25, 2011 Wheels

EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE: SUNNY MID-DAY, DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A SOUND AS IF MY TIRE HAD BURST, AND MOMENTARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DID NOT CRASH. FAILURE AND DETAILS: ONCE I HALTED THE CAR, I INSPECTED MY PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT TIRE, AND THOUGH IT WAS FLAT, THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF ...

Aug 25, 2011 Tires

EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE: SUNNY MID-DAY, DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A SOUND AS IF MY TIRE HAD BURST, AND MOMENTARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DID NOT CRASH. FAILURE AND DETAILS: ONCE I HALTED THE CAR, I INSPECTED MY PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT TIRE, AND THOUGH IT WAS FLAT, THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF ...

Aug 10, 2011 Power Train 2,054 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS EXTREME HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM SLOW SPEED SUCH AS MERGING WITH TRAFFIC. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL AND FINDS NO FAULT WITH THE POWER TRAIN. WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR WILL VITALLY STALL WITH ZERO FORWARD MOVEMENT, THEN IT WILL FINALLY ENGAGE AND LUNGE THE CAR FOR...

Aug 10, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 9,622 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WE STARTED TO SMELL DIESEL FUEL. WHEN WE STOPPED WE NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE CAR. VOLKSWAGEN WAS CONTACTED TO COME TOW THE CAR TO THE NEAREST DEALER. BEFORE THEY WOULD TOW THE CAR THEY REQUESTED THAT I HAVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COME OUT AND CERTIFY THE CAR SAFE TO...

Aug 10, 2011 Power Train 2,054 mi

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS EXTREME HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM SLOW SPEED SUCH AS MERGING WITH TRAFFIC. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL AND FINDS NO FAULT WITH THE POWER TRAIN. WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR WILL VITALLY STALL WITH ZERO FORWARD MOVEMENT, THEN IT WILL FINALLY ENGAGE AND LUNGE THE CAR FOR...

Aug 10, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 9,622 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WE STARTED TO SMELL DIESEL FUEL. WHEN WE STOPPED WE NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE CAR. VOLKSWAGEN WAS CONTACTED TO COME TOW THE CAR TO THE NEAREST DEALER. BEFORE THEY WOULD TOW THE CAR THEY REQUESTED THAT I HAVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COME OUT AND CERTIFY THE CAR SAFE TO...

Aug 9, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 8,100 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM IS LEAKING FROM ONE OF THE FUEL INJECTORS. THERE IS CURRENTLY AN INVESTIGATION GOING ON THAT WAS BROUGHT MY ATTENTION TO SEE IF I HAD THE PROBLEM. AND IT LOOKS AS IF I DO.

Aug 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,500 mi

OUR 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI DEVELOPED AN ENGINE OIL LEAK. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE SERVICE MANAGER REFUSED TO LET US DRIVE IT DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE FIRE. PER THE SERVICE MANGER THE OIL LEAK WAS CAUSING AN ATOMIZATION OF THE ENGINE OIL THAT COULD HAVE REACHED HEATED PARTS O...

Aug 9, 2011 Wheels 11,000 mi

TRAVELLING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS ON INTERSTATE 95 MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON SIGNALING LOW TIRE PRESSURE. I IMMEDIATELY REDUCED SPEED AND MOVED OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE TO MONITOR ANY CHANGE IN PRESSURE OR CONTROL. THE LIGHT STAYED ON FOR APPROX. 3 MILES WITHOUT ANY SIGNAL OF LOW PRESSURE AT W...

Aug 9, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 8,100 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM IS LEAKING FROM ONE OF THE FUEL INJECTORS. THERE IS CURRENTLY AN INVESTIGATION GOING ON THAT WAS BROUGHT MY ATTENTION TO SEE IF I HAD THE PROBLEM. AND IT LOOKS AS IF I DO.

Aug 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,500 mi

OUR 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI DEVELOPED AN ENGINE OIL LEAK. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE SERVICE MANAGER REFUSED TO LET US DRIVE IT DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE FIRE. PER THE SERVICE MANGER THE OIL LEAK WAS CAUSING AN ATOMIZATION OF THE ENGINE OIL THAT COULD HAVE REACHED HEATED PARTS O...

Aug 9, 2011 Wheels 11,000 mi

TRAVELLING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS ON INTERSTATE 95 MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON SIGNALING LOW TIRE PRESSURE. I IMMEDIATELY REDUCED SPEED AND MOVED OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE TO MONITOR ANY CHANGE IN PRESSURE OR CONTROL. THE LIGHT STAYED ON FOR APPROX. 3 MILES WITHOUT ANY SIGNAL OF LOW PRESSURE AT W...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING - DROVE DIRECTLY TO DEALER. RESULT WAS INJECTOR LEAK. *TR

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 850 mi

I'D LIKE TO ADD MY VEHICLE TO THIS INVESTIGATION #: PE11023 - AFTER READING ABOUT THIS STORY TODAY - I CHECK THE ENGINE BAY AND FOUND POOLING LIQUID ABOVE THE #1/2 INJECTORS ON MY '11 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WITH ONLY 850 MILES. HTTP://FILES.ETIVITI.COM/MISC/11JSWTDI/IMG_2010_SM.JPG HTTP://FILES.ET...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2,947 mi

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGON TDI. CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THERE WERE CARS FOLLOWING BEHIND AS CAR STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, DURING THE STALL CAR LOST POWER STEERING AND WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER TO SITE OF STREET. CAR WOULD NOT RE-...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,600 mi

FUEL LEAKING OUT OF INJECTORS VOLKSWAGEN 2011 JETTA SPORT WAGON TDI *TR

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 200 mi

VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE UPON ACCELERATION AT A STOP SIGN, OR MOST OFTEN WHEN TRAVELING AT 25-45 MPH. SUSPECT LINK TO RECENT INVESTIGATION INTO FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. SERVICE MANAGER AT DEALERSHIP HAS STATED HE FEELS AS THOUGH HE HAS "BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND" AT AND MPH UP TO FREEWAY SPEEDS I...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING - DROVE DIRECTLY TO DEALER. RESULT WAS INJECTOR LEAK. *TR

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 850 mi

I'D LIKE TO ADD MY VEHICLE TO THIS INVESTIGATION #: PE11023 - AFTER READING ABOUT THIS STORY TODAY - I CHECK THE ENGINE BAY AND FOUND POOLING LIQUID ABOVE THE #1/2 INJECTORS ON MY '11 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI WITH ONLY 850 MILES. HTTP://FILES.ETIVITI.COM/MISC/11JSWTDI/IMG_2010_SM.JPG HTTP://FILES.ET...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2,947 mi

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGON TDI. CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RESTART. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THERE WERE CARS FOLLOWING BEHIND AS CAR STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, DURING THE STALL CAR LOST POWER STEERING AND WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER TO SITE OF STREET. CAR WOULD NOT RE-...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,600 mi

FUEL LEAKING OUT OF INJECTORS VOLKSWAGEN 2011 JETTA SPORT WAGON TDI *TR

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 200 mi

VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE UPON ACCELERATION AT A STOP SIGN, OR MOST OFTEN WHEN TRAVELING AT 25-45 MPH. SUSPECT LINK TO RECENT INVESTIGATION INTO FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. SERVICE MANAGER AT DEALERSHIP HAS STATED HE FEELS AS THOUGH HE HAS "BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND" AT AND MPH UP TO FREEWAY SPEEDS I...

Aug 1, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES AND WAS TOLD THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE ...

Aug 1, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES AND WAS TOLD THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE ...

Jul 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 750 mi

IN RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC IN BOSTON THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR WHEN THE CAR STOPPED MOVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY, THE AMBULANCE AND POLICE ARRIVED PROMPTLY AND WERE ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. THEN IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALERSHIP. THE CARS DIAGNOSIS WAS A FUE...

Jul 29, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 750 mi

IN RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC IN BOSTON THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR WHEN THE CAR STOPPED MOVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY, THE AMBULANCE AND POLICE ARRIVED PROMPTLY AND WERE ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. THEN IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALERSHIP. THE CARS DIAGNOSIS WAS A FUE...

Jul 27, 2011 Power Train Crash 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO REVERSE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO REVERSE UNCONTROLLABLY AND CRASHED INTO A SMALL PATIO BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE CONTACT THEN JUMPED FROM THE DRIVER...

Jul 27, 2011 Electrical System 5,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE ...

Jul 27, 2011 Power Train Crash 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO REVERSE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO REVERSE UNCONTROLLABLY AND CRASHED INTO A SMALL PATIO BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE CONTACT THEN JUMPED FROM THE DRIVER...

Jul 27, 2011 Electrical System 5,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE ...

Jul 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT WAS REMOVING AN ITEM FROM THE TRUNK WHEN SHE WAS BURNED ON THE CALF OF HER LEFT LEG BY THE MUFFLER. THE CONTACT STATED THE MUFFLER WAS EXTENDED OUTWARD TOO FAR CAUSING HER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH IT. THE CONTACT H...

Jul 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,180 mi

THE SECOND CYLINDER OF THE FUEL INJECTED DIESEL ENGINE BEGAN TO LEAK THE DIESEL FUEL INJECTED. THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE CAR AND THE RIGHT SIDED PANELS WERE COVERED WITH DIESEL FUEL. THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND AT SLOWER SPEEDS FUEL BEGAN TO POOL UNDER THE CAR.

Jul 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT WAS REMOVING AN ITEM FROM THE TRUNK WHEN SHE WAS BURNED ON THE CALF OF HER LEFT LEG BY THE MUFFLER. THE CONTACT STATED THE MUFFLER WAS EXTENDED OUTWARD TOO FAR CAUSING HER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH IT. THE CONTACT H...

Jul 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,180 mi

THE SECOND CYLINDER OF THE FUEL INJECTED DIESEL ENGINE BEGAN TO LEAK THE DIESEL FUEL INJECTED. THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE CAR AND THE RIGHT SIDED PANELS WERE COVERED WITH DIESEL FUEL. THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND AT SLOWER SPEEDS FUEL BEGAN TO POOL UNDER THE CAR.

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 500 mi

AT 500 MILES EXACTLY, I HEARD A SINGLE CLICK WHILE DRIVING. A QUICK SCAN OF THE INSTRUMENTS SHOWED THAT THE ODOMETER READ 500 MILES AND WAS NOT INCREASING, OF COURSE THE TRIP ODOMETER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION DISPLAYS ALSO FAILED WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM THE ODOMETER. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AND SAID TH...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 500 mi

AT 500 MILES EXACTLY, I HEARD A SINGLE CLICK WHILE DRIVING. A QUICK SCAN OF THE INSTRUMENTS SHOWED THAT THE ODOMETER READ 500 MILES AND WAS NOT INCREASING, OF COURSE THE TRIP ODOMETER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION DISPLAYS ALSO FAILED WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM THE ODOMETER. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AND SAID TH...

Jul 15, 2011 Electrical System 6,500 mi

2011 VOLKSWAGEN TDI WAGON DOES NOT START WITH ANY ORIGINAL KEYS BASED ON THE MESSAGE THE 'IMMOBILIZER ACTIVATED'. I AM AFRAID THIS SYSTEM COULD SHUT DOWN MY CAR IN BAD SITUATION FOR NO REASON. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. I THINK BASED ON MY RESEARCH MANY OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS...

Jul 15, 2011 Electrical System 6,500 mi

2011 VOLKSWAGEN TDI WAGON DOES NOT START WITH ANY ORIGINAL KEYS BASED ON THE MESSAGE THE 'IMMOBILIZER ACTIVATED'. I AM AFRAID THIS SYSTEM COULD SHUT DOWN MY CAR IN BAD SITUATION FOR NO REASON. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. I THINK BASED ON MY RESEARCH MANY OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS...

Jul 11, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 7,764 mi

FUEL LEAK ON VW JETTA TDI DEALER CHANGED LINE AND INJECTOR ON #2 CYLINDER. *TT

Jul 11, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 7,764 mi

FUEL LEAK ON VW JETTA TDI DEALER CHANGED LINE AND INJECTOR ON #2 CYLINDER. *TT

Jul 10, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 750 mi

2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI SURGING AT TIMES AND SPUTTERING. ONLY 1000 MILES AND HAVE HAD FOR 2 WEEKS. THE CONTROLLABILITY AT THAT SURGING MOMENT SEEMS OFF AND IF IT'S DOING THAT WHILE I NEED TO AVOID SOMETHING OR SOMEONE IT COULD BE DANGEROUS. ALSO SURGING OR BUCKING WHILE YOU STOP. RECIPE FOR A...

Jul 10, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 750 mi

2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI SURGING AT TIMES AND SPUTTERING. ONLY 1000 MILES AND HAVE HAD FOR 2 WEEKS. THE CONTROLLABILITY AT THAT SURGING MOMENT SEEMS OFF AND IF IT'S DOING THAT WHILE I NEED TO AVOID SOMETHING OR SOMEONE IT COULD BE DANGEROUS. ALSO SURGING OR BUCKING WHILE YOU STOP. RECIPE FOR A...

Jul 8, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 6,422 mi

WHILE ON AN OUT OF STATE ROAD TRIP. WE STOPPED AT A FUEL STATION AND SMELLED A REALLY STRONG DIESEL SMELL. THINKING THERE WAS JUST DIESEL SPILL AT THE FUEL STATION WE CONTINUED ON OUR WAY ON THE INTERSTATE. APPROX. 30 MILES LATER DOWN THE INTERSTATE OUR GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK, WHICH INDI...

Jul 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 6,422 mi

WHILE ON AN OUT OF STATE ROAD TRIP. WE STOPPED AT A FUEL STATION AND SMELLED A REALLY STRONG DIESEL SMELL. THINKING THERE WAS JUST DIESEL SPILL AT THE FUEL STATION WE CONTINUED ON OUR WAY ON THE INTERSTATE. APPROX. 30 MILES LATER DOWN THE INTERSTATE OUR GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK, WHICH INDI...

Jul 8, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 6,422 mi

WHILE ON AN OUT OF STATE ROAD TRIP. WE STOPPED AT A FUEL STATION AND SMELLED A REALLY STRONG DIESEL SMELL. THINKING THERE WAS JUST DIESEL SPILL AT THE FUEL STATION WE CONTINUED ON OUR WAY ON THE INTERSTATE. APPROX. 30 MILES LATER DOWN THE INTERSTATE OUR GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK, WHICH INDI...

Jul 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 6,422 mi

WHILE ON AN OUT OF STATE ROAD TRIP. WE STOPPED AT A FUEL STATION AND SMELLED A REALLY STRONG DIESEL SMELL. THINKING THERE WAS JUST DIESEL SPILL AT THE FUEL STATION WE CONTINUED ON OUR WAY ON THE INTERSTATE. APPROX. 30 MILES LATER DOWN THE INTERSTATE OUR GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK, WHICH INDI...

Jul 7, 2011 Electrical System 7,200 mi

MY VW JETTA TDI SPORTWAGEN WAS OPERATING NORMALLY ON THE MORNING OF THE INCIDENT, BUT WHEN I WENT TO THE GARAGE TO START IT THAT AFTERNOON, THE DISPLAY READ "IMMOBILIZER ACTIVE" AND "SAFE". THE CAR WOULD START FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND THEN DIE. EVIDENTLY, THE BUILT IN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM HAD DECIDED THAT MY...

Jul 7, 2011 Electrical System 7,200 mi

MY VW JETTA TDI SPORTWAGEN WAS OPERATING NORMALLY ON THE MORNING OF THE INCIDENT, BUT WHEN I WENT TO THE GARAGE TO START IT THAT AFTERNOON, THE DISPLAY READ "IMMOBILIZER ACTIVE" AND "SAFE". THE CAR WOULD START FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND THEN DIE. EVIDENTLY, THE BUILT IN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM HAD DECIDED THAT MY...

Jul 5, 2011 Electrical System 3,500 mi

TRAVELING 30 MPH. BATTERY LIGHT LUMINATED AND ENGINE STALLED. PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED ENGINE AND IT STARTED FINE BATTERY LIGHT TURNED OFF. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY. ONE WEEK LATER DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 75MPH ENGINE STALLED AGAIN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. STARTED RIGHT BACK. DROV...

Jul 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,500 mi

TRAVELING 30 MPH. BATTERY LIGHT LUMINATED AND ENGINE STALLED. PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED ENGINE AND IT STARTED FINE BATTERY LIGHT TURNED OFF. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY. ONE WEEK LATER DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 75MPH ENGINE STALLED AGAIN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. STARTED RIGHT BACK. DROV...

Jul 5, 2011 Electrical System 3,500 mi

TRAVELING 30 MPH. BATTERY LIGHT LUMINATED AND ENGINE STALLED. PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED ENGINE AND IT STARTED FINE BATTERY LIGHT TURNED OFF. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY. ONE WEEK LATER DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 75MPH ENGINE STALLED AGAIN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. STARTED RIGHT BACK. DROV...

Jul 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,500 mi

TRAVELING 30 MPH. BATTERY LIGHT LUMINATED AND ENGINE STALLED. PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED ENGINE AND IT STARTED FINE BATTERY LIGHT TURNED OFF. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY. ONE WEEK LATER DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 75MPH ENGINE STALLED AGAIN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. STARTED RIGHT BACK. DROV...

Jun 24, 2011 Tires

THE TURANZA EL400 02 TIRES CAME STANDARD ON MY NEW 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE TIRES HAVE A VIBRATION AT 40-40 MPH. DEALER SAYS IT IS THE TIRES. THE VIBRATION GETS BETTER WITH DRIVING, BUT NEVER COMPLETELY GOES AWAY. VIBRATION IS AT ITS WORST AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS TOOK THE ...

Jun 24, 2011 Tires

THE TURANZA EL400 02 TIRES CAME STANDARD ON MY NEW 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE TIRES HAVE A VIBRATION AT 40-40 MPH. DEALER SAYS IT IS THE TIRES. THE VIBRATION GETS BETTER WITH DRIVING, BUT NEVER COMPLETELY GOES AWAY. VIBRATION IS AT ITS WORST AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS TOOK THE ...

Jun 22, 2011 Electrical System 558 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE BATTERY LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO FILE A REPORT. THE VE...

Jun 22, 2011 Electrical System 558 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE BATTERY LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO FILE A REPORT. THE VE...

Jun 16, 2011 Interior Lighting 700 mi

DASHBOARD LIGHTS FOUND IN THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WILL TURN ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHEN THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF. THIS MAKES READING THE DASHBOARD DIFFICULT. DEALER NOTICED THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY AND ORDERED A REPLACEMENT DASHBOARD FROM VW. IT'S BEEN TWO WEEKS AND WE ARE STILL WAITING F...

Jun 16, 2011 Electrical System 700 mi

DASHBOARD LIGHTS FOUND IN THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WILL TURN ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHEN THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF. THIS MAKES READING THE DASHBOARD DIFFICULT. DEALER NOTICED THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY AND ORDERED A REPLACEMENT DASHBOARD FROM VW. IT'S BEEN TWO WEEKS AND WE ARE STILL WAITING F...

Jun 16, 2011 Interior Lighting 700 mi

DASHBOARD LIGHTS FOUND IN THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WILL TURN ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHEN THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF. THIS MAKES READING THE DASHBOARD DIFFICULT. DEALER NOTICED THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY AND ORDERED A REPLACEMENT DASHBOARD FROM VW. IT'S BEEN TWO WEEKS AND WE ARE STILL WAITING F...

Jun 16, 2011 Electrical System 700 mi

DASHBOARD LIGHTS FOUND IN THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WILL TURN ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHEN THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF. THIS MAKES READING THE DASHBOARD DIFFICULT. DEALER NOTICED THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY AND ORDERED A REPLACEMENT DASHBOARD FROM VW. IT'S BEEN TWO WEEKS AND WE ARE STILL WAITING F...

Jun 15, 2011 Tires 1,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE SAN MATEO BRIDGE AT APPROX 65 MPH, WHILE ON THE BRIDGE MY TPM ALARM CAME ON THEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BACKEND OF THE CAR STARTED TO SWERVE. I PULLED OVER ASAP AND AS I CAME TO A STOP THE TREAD PORTION OF MY REAR TIRE CAME BOUNCING PAST ME. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE CAR, I SAW MY...

Jun 15, 2011 Tires 1,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE SAN MATEO BRIDGE AT APPROX 65 MPH, WHILE ON THE BRIDGE MY TPM ALARM CAME ON THEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BACKEND OF THE CAR STARTED TO SWERVE. I PULLED OVER ASAP AND AS I CAME TO A STOP THE TREAD PORTION OF MY REAR TIRE CAME BOUNCING PAST ME. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE CAR, I SAW MY...

Jun 10, 2011 Power Train 200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED A DELAYED RESPONSE AND BEGAN SLIPPING INTO A HIGHER GEAR WITH HESITATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jun 10, 2011 Power Train 200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED A DELAYED RESPONSE AND BEGAN SLIPPING INTO A HIGHER GEAR WITH HESITATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jun 2, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL INJECTOR LINE NUMBER TWO EXPLODED AND W...

Jun 2, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 6,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL INJECTOR LINE NUMBER TWO EXPLODED AND W...

May 25, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT EXPLODED. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FI...

May 25, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT EXPLODED. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FI...

May 23, 2011 Power Train 650 mi

SEVERAL TIMES SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE (2 WEEKS), IT HAS STALLED WHEN TAKING OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH EVERY PERSON WHO HAS DRIVEN THE CAR, EVEN VERY EXPERIENCED DRIVERS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. LATEST INCIDENT WAS PULLING OUT FROM A SIDE STREET AND THE CAR STALLED, CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUA...

May 23, 2011 Power Train 650 mi

SEVERAL TIMES SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE (2 WEEKS), IT HAS STALLED WHEN TAKING OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH EVERY PERSON WHO HAS DRIVEN THE CAR, EVEN VERY EXPERIENCED DRIVERS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. LATEST INCIDENT WAS PULLING OUT FROM A SIDE STREET AND THE CAR STALLED, CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUA...

May 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,081 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI THAT BROKE DOWN WITH ONLY 3081 MILES. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON; IT JUST STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY (WITHOUT WARNING) AND WOULDN'T START BACK UP. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT! WE PAID AN ADDITIONAL THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS WHEN WE PURCHA...

May 20, 2011 Electrical System 2,000 mi

THE ABS, AIR BAG, AND TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR WARNING INDICATOR ON DASH ALL LIT UP AND WOULDN'T GOES AWAY EVEN AFTER ENGINE WAS SHUTOFF. THIS CAR A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAS RECENTLY BOUGHT LAST MONTH. *TR

May 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,081 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI THAT BROKE DOWN WITH ONLY 3081 MILES. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON; IT JUST STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY (WITHOUT WARNING) AND WOULDN'T START BACK UP. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT! WE PAID AN ADDITIONAL THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS WHEN WE PURCHA...

May 20, 2011 Electrical System 2,000 mi

THE ABS, AIR BAG, AND TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR WARNING INDICATOR ON DASH ALL LIT UP AND WOULDN'T GOES AWAY EVEN AFTER ENGINE WAS SHUTOFF. THIS CAR A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAS RECENTLY BOUGHT LAST MONTH. *TR

May 19, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 1,445 mi

2011 VW JETTA TDI WITH 1445 TOTAL MILES ON THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER WITH GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON THE DASH BLINKING. CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN, WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DIAGNOSIS IS THE FUEL PUMP DESTROYED ITSELF AND SENT DEBRIS THROUGH THE FUEL ...

May 19, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 1,445 mi

2011 VW JETTA TDI WITH 1445 TOTAL MILES ON THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER WITH GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON THE DASH BLINKING. CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN, WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED INTO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DIAGNOSIS IS THE FUEL PUMP DESTROYED ITSELF AND SENT DEBRIS THROUGH THE FUEL ...

May 17, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 6,849 mi

AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR 1 HOUR A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AFTER WE STOPPED. PRIOR TO STOPPING, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGHLY WITH SOME REDUCED POWER. THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF DIESEL FUEL OUTSIDE CAR AND INSIDE CAR. VEHICLE WAS TOWED...

May 17, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 6,849 mi

AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR 1 HOUR A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AFTER WE STOPPED. PRIOR TO STOPPING, THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGHLY WITH SOME REDUCED POWER. THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF DIESEL FUEL OUTSIDE CAR AND INSIDE CAR. VEHICLE WAS TOWED...

May 12, 2011 Electrical System 6,000 mi

WITH THE SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED AND WHILE PRESSING THE DECELERATION SWITCH ON THE TURN SIGNAL ARM TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE SPEED UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASES. EACH PRESS OF THE DECELERATION SWITCH NORMALLY CAUSES THE SPEED TO BE REDUCED BY 1 MILE PER HOUR. THE FIRST FEW PRESSES CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO...

May 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

WITH THE SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED AND WHILE PRESSING THE DECELERATION SWITCH ON THE TURN SIGNAL ARM TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE SPEED UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASES. EACH PRESS OF THE DECELERATION SWITCH NORMALLY CAUSES THE SPEED TO BE REDUCED BY 1 MILE PER HOUR. THE FIRST FEW PRESSES CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO...

May 12, 2011 Electrical System 6,000 mi

WITH THE SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED AND WHILE PRESSING THE DECELERATION SWITCH ON THE TURN SIGNAL ARM TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE SPEED UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASES. EACH PRESS OF THE DECELERATION SWITCH NORMALLY CAUSES THE SPEED TO BE REDUCED BY 1 MILE PER HOUR. THE FIRST FEW PRESSES CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO...

May 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

WITH THE SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED AND WHILE PRESSING THE DECELERATION SWITCH ON THE TURN SIGNAL ARM TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE SPEED UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASES. EACH PRESS OF THE DECELERATION SWITCH NORMALLY CAUSES THE SPEED TO BE REDUCED BY 1 MILE PER HOUR. THE FIRST FEW PRESSES CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO...

May 4, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 1,733 mi

1. WAS DRIVING AT 70MPH IN 6TH GEAR, LOST POWER, CAR TURNED OFF, LIGHTS ON DASH FLASHING INCLUDING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND "CHECK ENGINE SERVICE NOW!". HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THIS TANK OF DIESEL FOR OVER A WEEK WITH NO ISSUE. MORE THAN QUARTER TANK LEFT. 2. CAR WOULD NOT START FOR 45 MIN, FINALLY STARTED...

May 4, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 1,733 mi

1. WAS DRIVING AT 70MPH IN 6TH GEAR, LOST POWER, CAR TURNED OFF, LIGHTS ON DASH FLASHING INCLUDING GLOW PLUG LIGHT AND "CHECK ENGINE SERVICE NOW!". HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THIS TANK OF DIESEL FOR OVER A WEEK WITH NO ISSUE. MORE THAN QUARTER TANK LEFT. 2. CAR WOULD NOT START FOR 45 MIN, FINALLY STARTED...

Apr 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 4,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE BEFORE STALLING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL FILTER HAD BECOME CLOGGED....

Apr 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 4,600 mi

MEDIUM-PITCHED WHINE COMING FROM ENGINE - EVENTUALLY CAR LOSES ALL POWER, GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHES, SERVICE MESSAGE APPEARS ON DISPLAY, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. CAR GOES INTO "SAFE MODE" OR "LIMP HOME" MODE (VERY LITTLE POWER - FEELS LIKE TURBO IS SHUT DOWN). FIRST OCCURRENCE AT 2300 MI...

Apr 25, 2011 Child Seat

UPON PICKING UP MY CHILD FROM DAYCARE TODAY, I INSPECTED HER CARSEAT. I FOUND THE "SUPERLATCH" LATCH STRAP WAS VISIBLY LOOSE. I CHECKED FOR MOVEMENT AT THE BELT PATH AND FOUND APPROX 2" OF MOVEMENT. I IMMEDIATELY TIGHTENED IT DOWN AND CHECKED FOR MOVEMENT AGAIN. THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT. I PUT MY ...

Apr 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 4,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE BEFORE STALLING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL FILTER HAD BECOME CLOGGED....

Apr 25, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 4,600 mi

MEDIUM-PITCHED WHINE COMING FROM ENGINE - EVENTUALLY CAR LOSES ALL POWER, GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHES, SERVICE MESSAGE APPEARS ON DISPLAY, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. CAR GOES INTO "SAFE MODE" OR "LIMP HOME" MODE (VERY LITTLE POWER - FEELS LIKE TURBO IS SHUT DOWN). FIRST OCCURRENCE AT 2300 MI...

Apr 25, 2011 Child Seat

UPON PICKING UP MY CHILD FROM DAYCARE TODAY, I INSPECTED HER CARSEAT. I FOUND THE "SUPERLATCH" LATCH STRAP WAS VISIBLY LOOSE. I CHECKED FOR MOVEMENT AT THE BELT PATH AND FOUND APPROX 2" OF MOVEMENT. I IMMEDIATELY TIGHTENED IT DOWN AND CHECKED FOR MOVEMENT AGAIN. THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT. I PUT MY ...

Apr 24, 2011 Power Train 175 mi

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI STALLS IN TRAFFIC. IT WILL START AFTER STALL BUT IT WILL NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. AUTO TRANSMISSION. THE CAR STALLED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT ONLY 175 MILES. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND FIXED? CAR STALLED THE SECOND TIME IN TRAFFIC AT 230 MILES. IT'S NOW BACK AT THE DEAL...

Apr 24, 2011 Power Train 175 mi

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI STALLS IN TRAFFIC. IT WILL START AFTER STALL BUT IT WILL NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. AUTO TRANSMISSION. THE CAR STALLED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT ONLY 175 MILES. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND FIXED? CAR STALLED THE SECOND TIME IN TRAFFIC AT 230 MILES. IT'S NOW BACK AT THE DEAL...

Apr 21, 2011 Equipment 1,704 mi

I PURCHASED A 2011 VW JETTA S SEDAN ON 1/24/2011. AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A WHISTLING NOISE FROM UNDER THE DASH NEARLY ALL THE TIME. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/16/11 AND AFTER A FEW DAYS, I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS ISOLATED TO THE THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE IN THE A...

Apr 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,704 mi

I PURCHASED A 2011 VW JETTA S SEDAN ON 1/24/2011. AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A WHISTLING NOISE FROM UNDER THE DASH NEARLY ALL THE TIME. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/16/11 AND AFTER A FEW DAYS, I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS ISOLATED TO THE THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE IN THE A...

Apr 21, 2011 Structure 1,704 mi

I PURCHASED A 2011 VW JETTA S SEDAN ON 1/24/2011. AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A WHISTLING NOISE FROM UNDER THE DASH NEARLY ALL THE TIME. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/16/11 AND AFTER A FEW DAYS, I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS ISOLATED TO THE THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE IN THE A...

Apr 21, 2011 Equipment 1,704 mi

I PURCHASED A 2011 VW JETTA S SEDAN ON 1/24/2011. AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A WHISTLING NOISE FROM UNDER THE DASH NEARLY ALL THE TIME. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/16/11 AND AFTER A FEW DAYS, I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS ISOLATED TO THE THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE IN THE A...

Apr 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,704 mi

I PURCHASED A 2011 VW JETTA S SEDAN ON 1/24/2011. AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A WHISTLING NOISE FROM UNDER THE DASH NEARLY ALL THE TIME. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/16/11 AND AFTER A FEW DAYS, I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS ISOLATED TO THE THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE IN THE A...

Apr 21, 2011 Structure 1,704 mi

I PURCHASED A 2011 VW JETTA S SEDAN ON 1/24/2011. AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES, THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A WHISTLING NOISE FROM UNDER THE DASH NEARLY ALL THE TIME. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/16/11 AND AFTER A FEW DAYS, I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS ISOLATED TO THE THERMAL EXPANSION VALVE IN THE A...

Apr 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2,470 mi

THERE'S A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE (TDI) ENGINE THAT I CAN CONFIRM, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO SEE EXACTLY FROM WHAT PART. IT'S LEAKING ABOUT A THIRD TO A HALF CUP OF FUEL PER MIN. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. WAITING FOR RESULTS. *TR

Apr 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 2,470 mi

THERE'S A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE (TDI) ENGINE THAT I CAN CONFIRM, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO SEE EXACTLY FROM WHAT PART. IT'S LEAKING ABOUT A THIRD TO A HALF CUP OF FUEL PER MIN. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. WAITING FOR RESULTS. *TR

Apr 19, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 1,889 mi

ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH AT APPROX 10:30PM I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 VW JETTA TDI (WITH LESS THAN 1800 MILES ON IT) ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 2 1/2 HOURS FROM HOME AND IT STALLED. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. AFTER NEARLY 2 HOURS THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED THAT VW ROADSIDE ...

Apr 19, 2011 Electrical System 1,889 mi

ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH AT APPROX 10:30PM I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 VW JETTA TDI (WITH LESS THAN 1800 MILES ON IT) ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 2 1/2 HOURS FROM HOME AND IT STALLED. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. AFTER NEARLY 2 HOURS THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED THAT VW ROADSIDE ...

Apr 19, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,300 mi

REPEATED STALLING, ROUGH RUNNING AND LOSS OF POWER ON 2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI W/DSG AUTO TRANSMISSION. MOST FUEL PURCHASED FROM SAME BP LOCATION. ALWAYS CONFIRM DIESEL BEFORE FUELING. PROBLEM ACROSS MULTIPLE FUELINGS. RECEIPTS FOR ALL FUEL PURCHASES WITH MILEAGE RECORDED. *TR

Apr 19, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 1,889 mi

ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH AT APPROX 10:30PM I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 VW JETTA TDI (WITH LESS THAN 1800 MILES ON IT) ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 2 1/2 HOURS FROM HOME AND IT STALLED. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. AFTER NEARLY 2 HOURS THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED THAT VW ROADSIDE ...

Apr 19, 2011 Electrical System 1,889 mi

ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH AT APPROX 10:30PM I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 VW JETTA TDI (WITH LESS THAN 1800 MILES ON IT) ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX 2 1/2 HOURS FROM HOME AND IT STALLED. I COASTED OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. AFTER NEARLY 2 HOURS THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED THAT VW ROADSIDE ...

Apr 19, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 3,300 mi

REPEATED STALLING, ROUGH RUNNING AND LOSS OF POWER ON 2011 VW JETTA SPORTWAGON TDI W/DSG AUTO TRANSMISSION. MOST FUEL PURCHASED FROM SAME BP LOCATION. ALWAYS CONFIRM DIESEL BEFORE FUELING. PROBLEM ACROSS MULTIPLE FUELINGS. RECEIPTS FOR ALL FUEL PURCHASES WITH MILEAGE RECORDED. *TR

Apr 14, 2011 Structure 2,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOUD WIND SOUND INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS IF THE EXTERIOR WIND WAS BLOWING IN THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS. THE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE WERE CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Apr 14, 2011 Structure 2,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOUD WIND SOUND INSIDE THE VEHICLE AS IF THE EXTERIOR WIND WAS BLOWING IN THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS. THE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE WERE CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Apr 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,074 mi

AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENGINE TEMP. WAS NORMAL SO I DROVE STRAIGHT TO MY DEALERSHIP. WHEN I ARRIVED I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF DIESEL FUEL. THE DEALER TOOK THE CAR IMMEDIATELY AND INVESTIGATED, THEY FOUND A FUEL LEAK CAUSED BY A PINHOLE IN THE FUEL LI...

Apr 13, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,074 mi

AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENGINE TEMP. WAS NORMAL SO I DROVE STRAIGHT TO MY DEALERSHIP. WHEN I ARRIVED I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF DIESEL FUEL. THE DEALER TOOK THE CAR IMMEDIATELY AND INVESTIGATED, THEY FOUND A FUEL LEAK CAUSED BY A PINHOLE IN THE FUEL LI...

Apr 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END BUMPER OF THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT HOOD AREA. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE WHICH THEN ENGULFED INTO MASSIVE FLAMES. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL...

Apr 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE MAKING A TURN WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AFTER PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BECAUSE THERE WE...

Apr 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END BUMPER OF THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT HOOD AREA. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE WHICH THEN ENGULFED INTO MASSIVE FLAMES. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL...

Apr 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE MAKING A TURN WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AFTER PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BECAUSE THERE WE...

Apr 11, 2011 Power Train 970 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION IN MANUAL SHIFT (TIPTRONIC) MODE, THE CAR IS SUPPOSED TO DOWNSHIFT AUTOMATICALLY AS THE CAR SLOWS DOWN. I HAVE HAD 2 INSTANCES WHEN THE CAR WOULD SLOW DOWN, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD DOWNSHIFT (AS IT SHOULD) TO 4TH GEAR AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MULTI...

Apr 11, 2011 Power Train 970 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WITH THE DSG TRANSMISSION IN MANUAL SHIFT (TIPTRONIC) MODE, THE CAR IS SUPPOSED TO DOWNSHIFT AUTOMATICALLY AS THE CAR SLOWS DOWN. I HAVE HAD 2 INSTANCES WHEN THE CAR WOULD SLOW DOWN, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD DOWNSHIFT (AS IT SHOULD) TO 4TH GEAR AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MULTI...

Apr 8, 2011 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION IN THE VEHICLES OWNERS MANUAL ABOUT THE WEIGHT LIMIT FOR THE LATCH SYSTEM USED WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD SEAT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY INFORMATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ...

Apr 8, 2011 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION IN THE VEHICLES OWNERS MANUAL ABOUT THE WEIGHT LIMIT FOR THE LATCH SYSTEM USED WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD SEAT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY INFORMATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ...

Apr 2, 2011 Electrical System 878 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RANDOMLY CREEP UP THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN THE WIPERS GOT ALL THE WAY TO SERVICE MODE, ALL THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. THE RADIO WOULD FADE IN AND OUT AND THE WHEN ADJUSTING THE SOUND ON THE RADIO LOUD CRACKING, POPPING AND STATIC SHOULD WOULD COME FROM THE RADIO...

Apr 2, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 878 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RANDOMLY CREEP UP THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN THE WIPERS GOT ALL THE WAY TO SERVICE MODE, ALL THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. THE RADIO WOULD FADE IN AND OUT AND THE WHEN ADJUSTING THE SOUND ON THE RADIO LOUD CRACKING, POPPING AND STATIC SHOULD WOULD COME FROM THE RADIO...

Apr 2, 2011 Equipment 878 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RANDOMLY CREEP UP THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN THE WIPERS GOT ALL THE WAY TO SERVICE MODE, ALL THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. THE RADIO WOULD FADE IN AND OUT AND THE WHEN ADJUSTING THE SOUND ON THE RADIO LOUD CRACKING, POPPING AND STATIC SHOULD WOULD COME FROM THE RADIO...

Apr 2, 2011 Visibility 878 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RANDOMLY CREEP UP THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN THE WIPERS GOT ALL THE WAY TO SERVICE MODE, ALL THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. THE RADIO WOULD FADE IN AND OUT AND THE WHEN ADJUSTING THE SOUND ON THE RADIO LOUD CRACKING, POPPING AND STATIC SHOULD WOULD COME FROM THE RADIO...

Apr 2, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 4,500 mi

I HAVE A 2011 VW JETTA SEDAN, PURCHASED IN JANUARY OF 2011. I HAD A FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE, CAUSING DIESEL FUEL TO SPRAY WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY VEHICLE AND FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE ROADWAY AS I WAS DRIVING. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING ANY FAILURE OR LEAKAGE OTHER THAN A F...

Apr 2, 2011 Electrical System 878 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RANDOMLY CREEP UP THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN THE WIPERS GOT ALL THE WAY TO SERVICE MODE, ALL THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. THE RADIO WOULD FADE IN AND OUT AND THE WHEN ADJUSTING THE SOUND ON THE RADIO LOUD CRACKING, POPPING AND STATIC SHOULD WOULD COME FROM THE RADIO...

Apr 2, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 878 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RANDOMLY CREEP UP THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN THE WIPERS GOT ALL THE WAY TO SERVICE MODE, ALL THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. THE RADIO WOULD FADE IN AND OUT AND THE WHEN ADJUSTING THE SOUND ON THE RADIO LOUD CRACKING, POPPING AND STATIC SHOULD WOULD COME FROM THE RADIO...

Apr 2, 2011 Equipment 878 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RANDOMLY CREEP UP THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN THE WIPERS GOT ALL THE WAY TO SERVICE MODE, ALL THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. THE RADIO WOULD FADE IN AND OUT AND THE WHEN ADJUSTING THE SOUND ON THE RADIO LOUD CRACKING, POPPING AND STATIC SHOULD WOULD COME FROM THE RADIO...

Apr 2, 2011 Visibility 878 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RANDOMLY CREEP UP THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN THE WIPERS GOT ALL THE WAY TO SERVICE MODE, ALL THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. THE RADIO WOULD FADE IN AND OUT AND THE WHEN ADJUSTING THE SOUND ON THE RADIO LOUD CRACKING, POPPING AND STATIC SHOULD WOULD COME FROM THE RADIO...

Apr 2, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 4,500 mi

I HAVE A 2011 VW JETTA SEDAN, PURCHASED IN JANUARY OF 2011. I HAD A FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE, CAUSING DIESEL FUEL TO SPRAY WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF MY VEHICLE AND FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE ROADWAY AS I WAS DRIVING. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING ANY FAILURE OR LEAKAGE OTHER THAN A F...

Apr 1, 2011 Visibility 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA CC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED HOW DIFFICULT IT WAS TO SEE THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS DISTORTED AND CAUSED HEADACHES WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT OR IN THE DAYTIME. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE...

Apr 1, 2011 Structure 15 mi

2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI REAR HATCH HAD A LEAK CAUSING TAILGATE TO FILL WITH WATER. BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. 1ST TIME-REPLACED WINDOW AND SEAL 2ND TIME-REPLACED THIRD BREAK LIGHT AND GASKET 3RD TIME-SAID THERE WAS A BAD WELD AND REPLACED ENTIRE TAILGATE. THE LEAK RESULTED IN A HIG...

Apr 1, 2011 Visibility 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA CC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED HOW DIFFICULT IT WAS TO SEE THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS DISTORTED AND CAUSED HEADACHES WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT OR IN THE DAYTIME. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE...

Apr 1, 2011 Structure 15 mi

2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI REAR HATCH HAD A LEAK CAUSING TAILGATE TO FILL WITH WATER. BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. 1ST TIME-REPLACED WINDOW AND SEAL 2ND TIME-REPLACED THIRD BREAK LIGHT AND GASKET 3RD TIME-SAID THERE WAS A BAD WELD AND REPLACED ENTIRE TAILGATE. THE LEAK RESULTED IN A HIG...

Mar 31, 2011 Electrical System Crash 8,200 mi

I OWN A 2011 VW JETTA WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW INTELLIGENT CRASH RESPONSE SYSTEM (ICRS) WHICH WAS PUT INTO PLACE TO MAINTAIN SAFETY DURING A FRONT END COLLISION BY TURNING CAR OFF, UNLOCKING DOORS, SHUTTING OFF FUEL SUPPLY, AND DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY FROM THE ALTERNATOR. I HAVE CONFIRMED WI...

Mar 31, 2011 Electrical System Crash 8,200 mi

I OWN A 2011 VW JETTA WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW INTELLIGENT CRASH RESPONSE SYSTEM (ICRS) WHICH WAS PUT INTO PLACE TO MAINTAIN SAFETY DURING A FRONT END COLLISION BY TURNING CAR OFF, UNLOCKING DOORS, SHUTTING OFF FUEL SUPPLY, AND DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY FROM THE ALTERNATOR. I HAVE CONFIRMED WI...

Mar 7, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 11,500 mi

CAR WAS HEATED UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE DURING A ROUTINE 15 MILE DRIVE. CAR WAS THEN SHUT OFF FOR ROUGHLY AN HOUR AND THEN BEGAN ANOTHER 15 MILE DRIVE TO THE GROCERY STORE. IT SAT IN THE SUN AT THE STORE FOR ALMOST AN HOUR BEFORE IT WAS STARTED. UPON LEAVING THE PARKING LOT OF THE STORE, THE C...

Mar 7, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 11,500 mi

CAR WAS HEATED UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE DURING A ROUTINE 15 MILE DRIVE. CAR WAS THEN SHUT OFF FOR ROUGHLY AN HOUR AND THEN BEGAN ANOTHER 15 MILE DRIVE TO THE GROCERY STORE. IT SAT IN THE SUN AT THE STORE FOR ALMOST AN HOUR BEFORE IT WAS STARTED. UPON LEAVING THE PARKING LOT OF THE STORE, THE C...

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System 280 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE PUSHED INTO A PARKING LOT. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED A...

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System 280 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE PUSHED INTO A PARKING LOT. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED A...

Feb 11, 2011 Unknown Or Other 950 mi

FROM TIME TO TIME, WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE (ENTERING HIGHWAY VIA ON RAMP, CLIMBING MODERATE HILL OR GRADE, PASSING SLOWER VEHICLE) THERE IS INITIALLY NO ACCELERATION, THEN A SUDDEN SURGE OF POWER CAUSING AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION.

Feb 11, 2011 Power Train 950 mi

FROM TIME TO TIME, WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE (ENTERING HIGHWAY VIA ON RAMP, CLIMBING MODERATE HILL OR GRADE, PASSING SLOWER VEHICLE) THERE IS INITIALLY NO ACCELERATION, THEN A SUDDEN SURGE OF POWER CAUSING AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION.

Feb 11, 2011 Unknown Or Other 950 mi

FROM TIME TO TIME, WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE (ENTERING HIGHWAY VIA ON RAMP, CLIMBING MODERATE HILL OR GRADE, PASSING SLOWER VEHICLE) THERE IS INITIALLY NO ACCELERATION, THEN A SUDDEN SURGE OF POWER CAUSING AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION.

Feb 11, 2011 Power Train 950 mi

FROM TIME TO TIME, WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE (ENTERING HIGHWAY VIA ON RAMP, CLIMBING MODERATE HILL OR GRADE, PASSING SLOWER VEHICLE) THERE IS INITIALLY NO ACCELERATION, THEN A SUDDEN SURGE OF POWER CAUSING AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION.

Feb 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 20,000 mi

2011 VW DIESEL JETTA SIX SPEED MANUAL. THE COMPUTER IS PROGRAMMED TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AT ABOUT 750 RPM THIS NUMBER APPEARS TO BE ARBITRARY OR POSSIBLY PICKED FOR SOME FUEL ECONOMY TRADEOFF. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THIS CAUSES SOME VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN TRAFFIC. NORMALLY A DIESEL CAN BE B...

Feb 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 20,000 mi

2011 VW DIESEL JETTA SIX SPEED MANUAL. THE COMPUTER IS PROGRAMMED TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AT ABOUT 750 RPM THIS NUMBER APPEARS TO BE ARBITRARY OR POSSIBLY PICKED FOR SOME FUEL ECONOMY TRADEOFF. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THIS CAUSES SOME VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN TRAFFIC. NORMALLY A DIESEL CAN BE B...

Feb 7, 2011 Electrical System 100 mi

NEW CAR MANUAL TRANSMISSION, CAR STALLS OUT AT LOW SPEEDS ON SNOW COVERED ROADS. RPM'S 1400 - 2000 CAN STOP PROBLEM IF TRACTION CONTROL IS DISABLED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANUALS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND IT IS NOT OPERATOR ERROR IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL AND COMPUTER SYSTEM - IT DIES IN TRAFF...

Feb 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

NEW CAR MANUAL TRANSMISSION, CAR STALLS OUT AT LOW SPEEDS ON SNOW COVERED ROADS. RPM'S 1400 - 2000 CAN STOP PROBLEM IF TRACTION CONTROL IS DISABLED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANUALS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND IT IS NOT OPERATOR ERROR IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL AND COMPUTER SYSTEM - IT DIES IN TRAFF...

Feb 7, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100 mi

NEW CAR MANUAL TRANSMISSION, CAR STALLS OUT AT LOW SPEEDS ON SNOW COVERED ROADS. RPM'S 1400 - 2000 CAN STOP PROBLEM IF TRACTION CONTROL IS DISABLED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANUALS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND IT IS NOT OPERATOR ERROR IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL AND COMPUTER SYSTEM - IT DIES IN TRAFF...

Feb 7, 2011 Electrical System 100 mi

NEW CAR MANUAL TRANSMISSION, CAR STALLS OUT AT LOW SPEEDS ON SNOW COVERED ROADS. RPM'S 1400 - 2000 CAN STOP PROBLEM IF TRACTION CONTROL IS DISABLED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANUALS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND IT IS NOT OPERATOR ERROR IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL AND COMPUTER SYSTEM - IT DIES IN TRAFF...

Feb 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

NEW CAR MANUAL TRANSMISSION, CAR STALLS OUT AT LOW SPEEDS ON SNOW COVERED ROADS. RPM'S 1400 - 2000 CAN STOP PROBLEM IF TRACTION CONTROL IS DISABLED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANUALS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND IT IS NOT OPERATOR ERROR IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL AND COMPUTER SYSTEM - IT DIES IN TRAFF...

Feb 7, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100 mi

NEW CAR MANUAL TRANSMISSION, CAR STALLS OUT AT LOW SPEEDS ON SNOW COVERED ROADS. RPM'S 1400 - 2000 CAN STOP PROBLEM IF TRACTION CONTROL IS DISABLED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANUALS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND IT IS NOT OPERATOR ERROR IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL AND COMPUTER SYSTEM - IT DIES IN TRAFF...

Jan 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. CONSUMER STATES THAT ENGINE STALLS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED STALLING OCCURRED 18 DAYS AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Jan 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI. CONSUMER STATES THAT ENGINE STALLS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED STALLING OCCURRED 18 DAYS AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Jan 4, 2011 Power Train 3,300 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING NORMALLY FROM A STOP SIGN IN SPORT MODE (SPORT MODE FOR RESPONSIVENESS, NOT A DRAG RACE), THE CAR JERKED WHILE SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. IT WAS A HALF SECOND HESITATION BUT NOTICEABLY LOST POWER AND RECOVERED BUT NOTICEABLE ENOUGH FOR ME TO REPORT IT. *TR

Jan 4, 2011 Power Train 3,300 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING NORMALLY FROM A STOP SIGN IN SPORT MODE (SPORT MODE FOR RESPONSIVENESS, NOT A DRAG RACE), THE CAR JERKED WHILE SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. IT WAS A HALF SECOND HESITATION BUT NOTICEABLY LOST POWER AND RECOVERED BUT NOTICEABLE ENOUGH FOR ME TO REPORT IT. *TR

Nov 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,000 mi

1 RECENTLY PURCHASED A (2011) VW JETTA AT "CHAPMAN VOLKSWAGEN" IN TUCSON, ARIZONA.IT SEEMED TO RUN WELL THE FIRST DAY I DROVE IT,BUT ON THE SECOND DAY OF PURCHASE I MADE U-TURN TO PROCEED ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND IT MYSTERIOUSLY DECELERATED. I PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AS I WAS GOING ONTO THE ON-RAMP AND ...

Nov 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 3,000 mi

1 RECENTLY PURCHASED A (2011) VW JETTA AT "CHAPMAN VOLKSWAGEN" IN TUCSON, ARIZONA.IT SEEMED TO RUN WELL THE FIRST DAY I DROVE IT,BUT ON THE SECOND DAY OF PURCHASE I MADE U-TURN TO PROCEED ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND IT MYSTERIOUSLY DECELERATED. I PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AS I WAS GOING ONTO THE ON-RAMP AND ...

Nov 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,200 mi

MY NEW 2011 VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN DECELERATED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LOST MOST OF ITS POWER AND THE CAR COULD ONLY GO AT ABOUT 30 MPH. THE CAR REGAINED ALL ITS POWER AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. I CONSIDER THIS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE CAR.

Nov 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,200 mi

MY NEW 2011 VW JETTA SPORTSWAGEN DECELERATED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LOST MOST OF ITS POWER AND THE CAR COULD ONLY GO AT ABOUT 30 MPH. THE CAR REGAINED ALL ITS POWER AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. I CONSIDER THIS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE CAR.

Nov 15, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 4,000 mi

MY 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI HAD IT'S FUEL PUMP FAIL LEAVING MY WIFE AND CHILD STRANDED. THE CAR WAS STARTED AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER ON THE ROADWAY. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. PUMP FAILURE WAS CATASTROPHIC SENDING METAL SHARDS THROUGH...

Nov 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW VW JETTA 2011, ON 11/11/10 NEXT DAY I FELT A PROBLEM WHEN BRAKING. THE DEALER SAID THE BRAKE DRUMS WERE DAMAGE, IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. NOW I FEEL UNSAFE AND DISAPPOINTED DRIVING IT. *TR

Nov 15, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 4,000 mi

MY 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI HAD IT'S FUEL PUMP FAIL LEAVING MY WIFE AND CHILD STRANDED. THE CAR WAS STARTED AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER ON THE ROADWAY. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED. PUMP FAILURE WAS CATASTROPHIC SENDING METAL SHARDS THROUGH...

Nov 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW VW JETTA 2011, ON 11/11/10 NEXT DAY I FELT A PROBLEM WHEN BRAKING. THE DEALER SAID THE BRAKE DRUMS WERE DAMAGE, IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. NOW I FEEL UNSAFE AND DISAPPOINTED DRIVING IT. *TR

Nov 3, 2010 Power Train 900 mi

TWICE THE CAR GOES INTO REVERSE IN ALL SIX GEARS. IT HAPPENS WHEN I TRY TO COME OUT OF A FULL STOP. IT HAPPENS ON FLAT GROUND. THE FIRST TIME IT SEEMED TO FIX ITSELF AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF MY FIDDLING, BUT I CAN'T SEE WHAT I DID TO MAKE IT WORK. I HAD STOPPED QUITE A FEW TIMES BETWEEN ONE TIM...

Nov 3, 2010 Power Train 900 mi

TWICE THE CAR GOES INTO REVERSE IN ALL SIX GEARS. IT HAPPENS WHEN I TRY TO COME OUT OF A FULL STOP. IT HAPPENS ON FLAT GROUND. THE FIRST TIME IT SEEMED TO FIX ITSELF AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF MY FIDDLING, BUT I CAN'T SEE WHAT I DID TO MAKE IT WORK. I HAD STOPPED QUITE A FEW TIMES BETWEEN ONE TIM...

Oct 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 400 mi

THIS IS AN ADDENDUM TO COMPLAINT ODI# 10362604 AND REFERENCES 6 ADDITIONAL "GLOWPLUG" WARNING LIGHT ODI COMPLAINTS FILED FOR THE 2009 MODEL YEAR. (THE 3 REFERENCES IN THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT WERE ONLY FOR THE 2010 MODEL YEAR.). THIS BRINGS THE TOTAL TO 9 OTHER VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI INCIDENT...

Oct 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 400 mi

THIS IS AN ADDENDUM TO COMPLAINT ODI# 10362604 AND REFERENCES 6 ADDITIONAL "GLOWPLUG" WARNING LIGHT ODI COMPLAINTS FILED FOR THE 2009 MODEL YEAR. (THE 3 REFERENCES IN THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT WERE ONLY FOR THE 2010 MODEL YEAR.). THIS BRINGS THE TOTAL TO 9 OTHER VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI INCIDENT...

Oct 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 400 mi

18 DAYS AND 400 ODOMETER MILES AFTER PURCHASING MY 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI, THE 'GLOWLIGHT' WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE 'GLOWLIGHT' BEGAN TO BLINK, THEN THE 'CATALYTIC' WARNING LIGHT ALSO BEGAN BLINKING. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP THE SAME DAY. AFTER (REMOTE) DIAGN...

Oct 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 400 mi

18 DAYS AND 400 ODOMETER MILES AFTER PURCHASING MY 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI, THE 'GLOWLIGHT' WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE 'GLOWLIGHT' BEGAN TO BLINK, THEN THE 'CATALYTIC' WARNING LIGHT ALSO BEGAN BLINKING. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP THE SAME DAY. AFTER (REMOTE) DIAGN...