Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

In early April, my 2014 Jetta started experiencing jerking into gear while driving occasionally. It appeared that inclines or acceleration (even though both were gentle) were the culprit. So I tried to drive the car even gentler than I already am. On April 16, however, the car almost completely stalled on a busy 75 mph highway multiple times. As such, I was driving at 20mph in case it was sudden acceleration and speed that was the culprit. I couldn't drive any faster. As you can imagine, this makes for an extremely dangerous situation. So this is happening every time I accelerate for the next few weeks. I bite the bullet and drive on the right lane at very slow speeds on the freeway, because I don't have any other form of transportation. I take it to aamco on April 20th, and the mechanics there are all terribly slick and sleazy. They bullshit me and essentially want to charge me $4000 to fix the torque converter/transmission. Which is completely ridiculous, because according to kbb my car couldn't be worth more than $2k. Now, I've taken my Jetta to be recalled for two separate issues (the specifics I forget) over the past two years. Never has vw ever mentioned there was a problem with 2014 transmission/power trains. Upon doing research, there are heaps of folks experiencing the same issue as me. Some are eligible for recall, some are not. This is all dependent on VIN. Now, I call my local dealership and they say my VIN isn't eligible for recall. However, I disagree. The problems that are plaguing my Jetta are the exact same symptoms listed on their website - basically that the transmission is faulty. The o-ring seals are clearly leaking fluid, which is in turn coming in contact with my hot engine. My car overheats and smokes, and totally stalls. I think that despite what the dealership says, my Jetta is eligible for this recall.

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The transmission or torque converter is making a grinding noises at 28mph and 39mph. This is a brand new car with under 100 miles on it. There is a pending class action lawsuit on this issue. Vw needs to address this serious safety concern.

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We bought this car a month ago we have transmission noise coming from the torque converter. Twice I brought it back to the dealer and they said there is no problem. We are very disappointed with vw. I beleive this is a known problem with the aisun 8 speed transmission. This is always happening with 800 to 1800 rpm. A disconcerting grinding scraping torque converter while driving in eco ,drive, or sport all modes make noise. I wpold either like the car fixed or replaced with non defective problem.

Random short grinding sound around 25-35mph in 5th gear or in reverse when at low rpm (1,200). Sounds like it is coming from the transmission area/torque converter. Vehicle in motion going straight or turning when this occurs.

On Dec 14, 2019 I purchased a new 2019 vw Jetta sel from a vw dealership. The car had only 7 miles on it. The day after I purchased it, I noticed a consistent grinding, growling or rubbing noise when traveling at lower speeds. The car seems slow, like it's not shifting properly. It happens all day long, every time I drive it. I took it into the dealership where I bought it & I was told this is a normal sound. It doesn't seem right to me, I'm afraid to drive the car on the freeway. Brand new car! then I got on the internet today only to find out that there is a big problem with 2019 vw Jettas - maybe the transmission or the torque converter.

2019 Jetta s with 1. 4l engine and 8 speed automatic transmission, grinding noise when shifting from 4th to 5th under light load. Noise is audible in all drive modes but especially in eco or normal drive modes. Dealer said it was normal operation of the torque converter and that no further service was needed. This noise does not sound safe or healthy for the car or for the occupants within the car. Volkswagen needs to recall and fix these faulty torque converters before they damage cars or hurt someone.

Loud grinding noises from the torque converter and a loss of power when accelerating from a stop to 35 mph. At higher than 50 mph I can feel something rattling/vibrating in the pedal and steering wheel. Took it to the dealer twice and they won't even pop the hood before telling me it's normal. Also it will not stay in eco mode. I believe an electrical issue causes it to switch out of eco mode but the button still says it's in eco mode. The display however says it's in drive mode.

Engine and transmission have groaning and growling sounds at gear 4,5, and 7. Very loud at times. Also there seems to be some hesitation to accelerate. Vw knows about this issue and is doing nothing. Moreover, vw knows it's the torque converter as they sent out a software update to unsold Jetta's to dealers but aren't doing anything to already sold Jettas. Only saying these noises are normal. This defective converter is on hundreds or even thousands of Jetta and everyone is having the same issue. It's dangerous and a safety issue. And damaging the transmission.

Torque converter makes a grinding sound at 1,400 rpm. The sound is louder with "eco" mode selected on transmission but is still present when not engaged.

When in motion, around 35mph and 1200-1400 rpm, there is a grinding/rubbing/vibration sound coming from the vehicles transmission and/or torque converter. Issue is widespread for this model year, and my specific instance is going to be reported to my local vw dealership in the coming days.

My 2019 Jetta sel officially jointed the transmission leak and torque converter noise club. Dropped it off at the dealer for oil change with 22000 miles on it. Got called that the transmission has a leak and the dealer recommends not to drive it. Bonus, parts are not ready for a week and they are all out of loaners. I was going to schedule an appointment for the famous 8 speed transmission "groan", but now this happened. One thing at a time, vw regional rep is going to call me tomorrow after calling 1 800 "fu" vw and "try" to get me a loaner. I just wanted this documented. Vw better take care of this or they didn't learn from diesel gate and we will all see them in court again. Fyi. . I still have a windshield wiper clicking noise coming from the wiper arm hitting the a pillar of the car when on high. Vw problems. . That's what I get for falling for that long warranty.

Noticed grinding sounds from when I got the car, read online and thought it was normal. Apparently not; the torque converter issue is very common. Hopefully a recall is issued. My immediate issue :took it in to dealer for normal oil change at 10k miles, and they tell me it has a transmission leak, and the car is not drivable until its fixed. Things like this shouldnt be happening in a new car. . . Not cool vw. Issue a buy back!!!!!!!!.

Since day one of ownership, my 2019 Jetta r-line has been producing an abnormal groaning/grinding noise during acceleration between 20-40 mph. I now have about 5000 miles on my car and the sound is progressively getting louder, you can feel vibrations in the pedals and steering wheel when it happens. I had the issue documented by my local dealership and filed a complaint with Volkswagen customer care months ago, still nothing has been done. It seems like everyone I've talked too who works for vw has almost been instructed to say that this is a known characteristic. There are internet pages upon internet pages of disgruntled 2019 Jetta owners commenting on this specific widespread problem, it seems to be a defect with the torque converter. Our transmissions are being permanently damaged, the resale value of our vehicle's is being diminished, and ultimately our safety is being jeopardized by Volkswagen once again.

Major grinding noise coming from transmission during driving, typically when going between 20-40 mph. There are numerous complaints of this defect, which the manufacturer states as normal. However, it does appear to be a defect with the torque converter that could affect the safety of driver and passengers, and shorten the life of the transmission, while also reducing the resale value of the car. I took the car to the dealer and was told that it was normal because the sound existed on all Jettas. However, just because the same safety defect appears across an entire model of car does not make it normal, it makes it widespread. There are over 13 complaints now about the vw power train, and most of them are regarding this specific issue. Please start an investigation. Also, the pdf document of vws response to this issue is not able to be viewed on your website, the link is broken or doc is missing.

It appears that the majority and or all of the new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta's have torque converter defects. The defect causes the vehicle to emit a loud scrape and grinding noise which can distract the driver. The could cause drivers to pull over and potentially cause an accident. The new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta that I have been driving has been to the shop 3 times due to this sound the transmission is making on this vehicle. I have been told that it's a 'normal characteristic' of the car. However, this needs to reviewed by a 3rd party as properly functioning and safe transmissions do not grind or scrape as these noises generally mean that internal damage is occurring inside of the vehicle's transmission. Volkswagen allowed me to review a document stating they were aware of the torque converter issue with this car, however, they are claiming it's normal. Again, safe torque converters do not grind or scrape. Here's the id to the Volkswagen document that can be requested from 32-18-01tt. The 2019 vw Jetta that I have was taken to a 3rd party transmission expert and I was told that it was a serious defect and they did not feel safe to drive the car for extended periods of time. I feel the same way, however, I'm being told by vw and their dealerships that grinding transmissions are normal and safe which contradicts reality. Grinding transmissions on new vehicles are not safe, they're defective and saying that they are normal is legally concerning. Please look into the safety and value implications of this issue for a new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta's. I am very concerned for my safety and just want the problem fixed by Volkswagen. They have refused to help me 3 times and I have been given a run around by vw regional care providers with this issue, too (it's been a terrible experience dealing with vw at trying to get the vehicle bought back for such a bad defect).

Transmission torque converter issue. Transmission makes loud noise in 5th around 25 - 30 mph gear. Has a vibration over 45 mph and over at steady speed. Vw has a software patch tcm 37l7 (helps to reduce 450hz vibration) which is suppose to help, but they will not patch cars already sold. When I bought my vehicle it had under 10 miles. It did not have this issue until I put on just over 100 miles. The patch is more of a mask than a fix. V w also has had many transmission seal leaks, I suspect that the vibration the torque converter produces is the cause.

I have noticed very regularly that there is a grinding noise coming from the torque converter when driving between 4th and 5th gears specifically in eco mode with this vehicle. I have repeated steps to reproduce the issue very time when using the shiftronic mode in the vehicle as well. This problem is not only distracting, but could also be an issue that leads to mechanical problems in the future to the transmission which leads to lowered resale value.

Transmission making a rattling noise, like loose metal. Engine lags power between 35 - 45 mph. Then the noise fades away. Its more noticeable on eco mode. Volkswagen is aware about this situation, they have software update for the torque converter to help the power lose issue. Also the transmission seeps oil at the mating surface with the engine. Dealer says it's normal noise from the transmission and the oil leak is not big enough for them to fix it. I don't think that's normal, I haven't had a car that made a noise like that, it's nerve wrecking I don't want my young son get stuck on the freeway its dangerous.

I own a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. Since purchase on 9/10/18, the car has had a vibration. At first I thought it was perhaps a shield on the muffler but after 3 documented trips to the vw service department on 10/17/18, 5/29/19, and 9/18/19 complaining about the vibration, I am told it is from the torque converter. I have a case # 190722284 where I raised the issue with customer care. Volkswagens' response is that it is a normal noise. That is an unsatisfactory response. It goes along with the Volkswagen culture of denial as in the recent diesel issue. There is a problem; it is not normal as vw professes and I want it fixed. This vibration occurs at 27 mph very briefly and continues at a reduced noise level any time the engine is under load above 27 mph.

2019 vw Jetta s grinding/rattling/groaning noise from the torque converter. When I brought the car in for the 10,000 service, I told the service manager that the transmission was making grinding and groaning noises. The service manager said that they could not get the car to make the noise and it is just a normal sound, I am very concerned that further use of the vehicle is unsafe and will cause the transmission to fail while driving. Recalling or buying back theses the vehicles will help consumers avoid potential injuries and any further financial hardships.

There is an issue with the torque converter in the 2019 Jettas (automatic). When driving in low rpm's, there is a loud grinding sound coming from this area. This affects drive-ability, as you need to drive more aggressively to eliminate the sound. There also are multiple reports of transmission fluid leaks. These issues are on brand-new models of this vehicle.

Tiptronic transmission failure to defective valve body that should have been covered under extended warranty but denied by vw. Took car in several times during the extended warranty period that I purchased, one time for shifting issues at low speeds. They were unable to duplicate problem and there were no error codes. The extended warranty that I purchased but the extended warranty issued by vw was good for 7 years or 100,000. At approximately 99,500 problem had been getting worse so I took it back to the dealership. I was informed that it still was not throwing an error code but in the master technician's opinion, the transmission had a problem but it was not the fault of the valve body, the covered part. Also, this is a non-serviceable transmission meaning the entire transmission would have to be replaced rather than rebuilding. Took to an independent service center who diagnosed it as a defective valve body (the part covered under the extended warranty). In the process of replacing the defective part, a rebuild kit and torque converter were replaced as part of this process. Submitted the invoices to vw. Received letter that payment for repairs was denied because the invoices that I submitted stated that "the repair performed were to replace the entire transmission and torque converter". Not true. Called customer service. Detailed everything I did here. After some checking, the representative "regretted" to inform me that they could not help in covering the costs of the repair. To say that I am frustrated beyond belief is putting it mildly.

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On 10 February 2012, at approximately 7:45 am, I was driving on interstate 395 north , washington, DC. In the high occupancy vehicle (hov) lane when I heard noise from the engine and I saw white smoke coming from underneath the hood of the engine. I checked the indicator lights and no lights were on that indicated there was a problems. At the stop sign near the entrance near the navy annex off colombia pike, I noticed a smell similar to burning oil. First, the vehicle was checked by jack taylor Toyota in alexandria, va. Toyota stated they were not aware of a Volkswagen dealership in the area and indicated they had the ability to identify any problems with the vehicle by conducting a diagnostic test. According to the diagnostic test, the rear main seal, which is located at the rear of the engine between the engine and the flywheel of flex plate/torque converter was leaking transmission fluid. I learned later via an internet search there was a Volkswagen dealership approximately 10 miles from the Toyota dealership. I consulted with a technician at Volkswagen who indicated the problem described by Toyota was confusing and was possibly an error was asked to bring the vehicle in for a certified Volkswagen technician to inspect further. Presently, the car is at the Volkswagen dealership in alexandria, va for further diagnostic testing and repairs. They confirmed the rear main seal was leaking transmission fluid and ordered the part which was projected to arrive on or about 13 February 2012. The car was serviced for 50k tune up at Volkswagen in springfield, va and this problems was not identified. This is the first incident in-which I have encountered transmission problems with this car.

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Auto: 2004 Jetta GLS 1. 8t on 4/20/2005, the dealership "riverbank motors" in stamford CT had to retorque turbo to exh manifold bolts. Car was returned fixed. After road test. On 7/1 2005 the front end exhaust diconnected and had to be towed to the dealership becuase it was undrivable. All warrantied. After being told numerous stories and misscommunications the service dept informed us that this time the bolts were stripped and the entire turbo unit needed to be replaced. Brought the car back for the 2nd time since the bolts were only temporarily tightened. The dealer is replacing the turbo unit under warranty but cannot explain why or how the bolts were stripped. "your guess is as good as mine" was the answer I received from the service director. Fortunately for me all warranty!!!! car is 1 year old.

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