Transmission Stuck In Gear problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Four problems related to transmission stuck in gear 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.

1 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2020

I have a 2013 Jetta hybrid that is having the loss of drive and shifting issues as outlined in the recall yet my VIN# is not one that is on the list. There have been several times while driving on the interstate as well as locally that the car will just suddenly lose power and I cannot get it back up to speed to pull over. The codes that are coming up because the check engine light is on are: stuck in reverse, stuck in 5th gear luckily I haven't had any accidents. I have taken the car to be diagnosed by a Volkswagen dealership as well as an independent auto shop that specializes in Volkswagens both with the same result that is needs a transmission. I don't understand why it is not being recalled when it is doing all the same things that is stated in the recall and not to mention the safety implications. This is very frustrating when I cannot safely rely on my car not knowing when it will happen and if I will be as lucky as to not get into an accident. I really wish Volkswagen would do something about this, but the only thing I keep hearing is I'm sorry your VIN# is not on the recall.

2 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2020

Gears not shifting correctly, loses power to where I have to pull over because I can't accelerate. That is extremely dangerous especially if I am not able to get to a spot to pull over to. 01/ I have had diagnostics performed which they all come to the same conclusion that is needs a new transmission. These are the codes it is putting out: p073a stuck in gear 5, p1731 gears position distance sensor 3:electronic error, p1731c gear position distance sensor 3:implausible signal and p072b stuck in reverse. It has been doing this since the car was purchased in Jan of 2020. There have been recalls on 2013-2014 Jetta hybrids for these same problems but my VIN number is not included in the recalls.

3 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2014

Vehicle just exited freeway onto exit ramp. While braking from highway speed, at approximately 10-15 mph, there was a loud noise and the engine stalled. Wheels were locked, as if it was stuck in gear. Vehicle skid slightly into intersection on wet pavement. Vehicle was still in drive when car stalled. Vehicle was shifted into park and restarted. No warning lights came on after or before to indicate engine problems. Vehicle was taken to vw dealership for inspection.

4 Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2014

Car was driving on the interstate when problems began. When the gas pedal was pushed, the car's tach just revved up with no acceleration. The car began to slow down and we had to pull off the interstate. Upon exiting, the car seemed to be stuck in gear but would not accelerate. We tried switching to sport mode and manual mode but neither made a difference. No warning lights came on. Car struggled to maintain 15mph upon exiting freeway and was limped into a parking lot. This could have caused a very serious crash as vehicle would not accelerate or change gears.




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