Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2011 Jetta.
Automatic transmission has extream 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 vitually stall with zero forward movement, then it will finally engage and lunge the car forward very abrubtly. Have had three very close calls and this will result in accidents in the future.
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 side window and sustained injury. A relative then jumped into the vehicle while still in motion to maintain control of the vehicle. The relative was able to stop the vehicle while on a residential patio. The contact was hospitalized and a police report was filed. The contact did not notify the dealer. The manufacturer was awaiting a response from the contact regarding the crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 4,000.