Seven problems related to timing tensioner have been reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2013 Jetta.
Went to start the vehicle last week, it started, rpms jumped between 3-4, then the engine died. Had it towed to a mechanic, where he stated the tensioner with the timing chain caused major damage with the engine and the engine needs to be replaced. I've read there was a class action lawsuit over this specific issue, but the timeframe has passed. My check engine light never came on and I never received anything in the mail stating there was an issue with this. If I had, I would of taken it to have it looked at. I would like Volkswagen to replace my engine, free of cost, or take the vehicle back.
I went to dealer to have my oil change. I did complain strange noise from my engine and I mentioned my engine is 2. 0 tsi. It may has a recall on timing chain extensioner. They check the VIN and said my car has no recall at all. They refuse to put that note on my registation. I can hear the chain noise when I speed up to 30 mile. Also sometime I start the car, the banging strange noise come out.
The tensioner in my vehicle failed causing the timing chain to jump teeth which sent the pistons crashing into the valves and caused catastrophic engine damage resulting in me needing an entire new engine according to the row Ford auburn maine dealership and vw of America. There is a class action lawsuit going on right now involving this defective tensioner. Also my vehicle is only 1230 miles over the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty which would replace the engine and fall however I'm not receiving any help with this and I feel that the dealership and vw should take care of this info since they've known of this problem for years but never issued a recall .
My car was started in the morning to go to work and it made a loud noise. The engine was immediately shut down and towed to the dealer. The dealer read a p00166 code and tore down the top end of the motor. The dealer identified a failed timing chain tensioner which caused the chain to slip and cause irreparable damage to the head. I was quoted $6,200 for repair of a known faulty part that was supposed to last the life of engine and I was not notified about.
Timming chain stretched and tensioner failed at 71k miles, although maintenance is set as lifetime or 120k miles.
A failed tensioner causing the timing chain to snap and bend the valves.
My timing chain tensioner failed and bent 14 valves. All 4 cylinders had zero compression. Volkswagen represents in the warranty and maintenance schedules that the tensioning system is expected to last for about 120,000 miles without the need for repairs. In fact, according to the plaintiff, owners are provided manuals that do not show any timing chain system inspection or maintenance schedules at all.