Two problems related to driveshaft have been reported for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2005 Jetta.
The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 45 mph the bolts from the driveshaft on the passenger side were loose. The engine was on but the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The manufacturer was called and informed him that there were no recalls and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 75,000.
This probably is the same as the existing complaint number 10079735 for Volkswagen Jetta 04. 1. It happens only when it is cold. If it is cold, the problem is repeatable. 2. While pushing the brake, we move the shift from park to either drive or reverse (it's the same). Then normally, torque is transmitted through driveshaft through the transmission. However, Jetta does not function as such. 3. The transmission only can engages when I release the brake almost completely. Up to the position, it is the same as neutral. That introduces sudden and abrupt start of the car.