Five problems related to timing tensioner have been reported for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2014 Jetta.
Event's started last year in December. Vehicle started experiencing inconsistent rpms at idle noticeably after 1 minute that will fluctuate between 600 to 900, even spiking to 1. 2k rpms. Recorded a video as evidence (vw mechanic said that meant nothing to him at "~30-40+ years experience"). When slowing to a stop at an intersection, engine will sometimes cease (some say stall) and no longer operate. Vehicle will run on the high-way. Will start around 80% of the time after 'stall' regarding reducing speed to stop. Local auto-parts shop code read "p0011 cam. . . Bank 1 over-advanced". My car is a se 1. 8l tsi. Repair estimate is over $3,000 for what vw dealer had quoted as a "stretched time-chain and faling tensioner. " (paid over $150 for diagnostic. ) vw mechanics never took a look inside engine to prove their findings according to verbal interaction. Wouldn't provide answers to questions I asked. Mileage problems became noticeable: around 100,000 vehicle miles. Vehicle had no issues at time of purchase. Requesting recall repair as remedy. To my knowledge vehicle is within nominal maintenance recommendations prior to issue. Vehicle is currently parked. Additionally, key-lock column has malfunctioned as key was stuck with engine running. Key would be very warm to the touch. No idea why or how it is possible. Request recall to fix engineering error without or significantly reduced expenses. What documentation/supplemental evidence is available upon request. Average speed for observation of issue is up to 40-45 mph. Vw dealer withholds parts number information for parts specific to my vehicle. Withheld my diagnostic report after verbal expression ". . . Proprietary information. " did not get this response after paying for one before.
Perfectly maintained 2014 Volkswagen Jetta with 65k miles on it "timing chains are stretched and camshaft adjustments values are outside of specifications meaning the camshaft has failed". There is also an issue with the tensioner. The vehicle has stalled, felt as if it was going to buck forward when stopped at a light, rpm is inconsistent with speed. This issue was already address in a class action for regular vw Jetta's. My vechile meets all of the criteria when it comes to mileage, the year, and maintenance done. However, it's a Jetta 2. 0.
My 2014 vw Jetta (86000 miles) was parked. I tried to turn it on; it would crank but wouldn't start. Got it towed to the vw dealership where they told me the timing belt and tensioner had to be replaced. The opened the engine to inspect for further damage and found several bent valves.
Issues with my 2014 vw Jetta started March 2018. My car had a rough idle that would physically impact the car causing the car to jerk. When decreasing speeds my car would jerk. My car has stalled multiple times while in motion and while coming to a complete stop. I have had issues with my engine mil light and battery light when my car stalled and completely lost power. Upon the first occurrence, I brought my vehicle to the dealership and they informed me I had to get my spark plugs changed, cam sensor replaced, and an induction service. After completion of this work, my car continued to have the same symptoms. After returning to the car dealership they then determined that my timing chain, tensioner, and bridge needed to be replaced. After this repair was completed my oil light came and I took my car back in for an oil change. During the oil change, the service rep informed me that they did not see anything wrong and that I needed to make an appointment to have another diagnostic test done I wanted a second opinion because this whole situation was exacerbating my anxiety and I did not trust the dealership or vw. Please see the attached word document for full report.
I just bought this car in 2016 at 30k miles and it currently has only 50k miles the engine suffered catastrophic engine failure due to a faulty timing chain tensioner that the manufacturer will not recall or replace. I've read that this is a common issue with vw and Audi 2. 0t engines in some cases I've heard of engines fires as well as power failure on freeways that caused potentially deadly accidents, lost of handling loss of power in general. Luckily this occurred to me while not in motion but instead in a driveway. My car has been out of service for 6 months now and is no longer covered by the manufacture warranty and will be forced to pay for this out of pocket.