Axle Assembly Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 6 problems related to axle assembly (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the Jetta.

1 Axle Assembly problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 08/03/2014

Tl * the contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving approximately 40 mph, the mounts snapped that secured the engine and transmission. As a result, the engine and transmission detached from the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission and front driver side axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

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2 Axle Assembly problem of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 05/12/2004

Vehicle felt like it was sliding when turning. Vehicle was driven to several repair shops and 2 dealerships to locate the cause of the problem. The problem occurred because the rear axle was bent. The cause of the axle bending has yet to be determined, but the vehicle had never been in an accident.

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3 Axle Assembly problem of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 09/19/2003

Dear sir/madam, I bought Volkswagen jeeta 2003 wolfsburg edition on 08/30/03 at around 3. 30 pm from classic Volkswagen dealer whose physical address is 5474 s orange blossom trail, orlando, FL 32839. I paid $1500 (fifteen hundred) as a down payment and traded my old Toyota camery le 2002. Total dollar value $27060. 02 while I was driving back to my home from my work on 09/19/2003 around 6. 20 pm (I was driving on all America blvd in orlando, FL). I was driving between 30-35 mile per hour, I heard a loud sound from the engine of the car and car stopped. The mold (metal) which is about 4-6 inches long and 2-3 thick which is connected to the transmission of the engine and car was broken and the transmission damaged left axle (axle was broken) and few other parts are serious damaged. I complained this to the Volkswagen manufacturer (Volkswagen of America) on 09/19/03 through their website and also on 09/20/03 through their website and got case number assigned (reference number 30430412). I follow-up with them on 09/22/03, 09/23/03 & 09/24/03 to check the status of the case, theyre still reviewing the case. Now I seriously worried about my safety while driving my car back on road. I requested Volkswagen manufacturer (Volkswagen of America) to refund my money back so I can make my own decision to buy another car which I feel safe to drive on the roads. Im now totally sacred to drive my car back on road which is serious damage.

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4 Axle Assembly problem of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 03/11/1999

Engine head gasket blew out, spark plugs melted. Head gasket and spark plugs had to be replaced by the dealership. Also, front axle was bent. When consumer drove at approximately 50 mph vehicle would shake .

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5 Axle Assembly problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Failure Date: 08/29/1996

While driving vehicle's rear wheel and axle assembly fell off. Consumer was driving (60) mph at the time of incident.

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6 Axle Assembly problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Bolts that hold axle in place on driver's side to wheel have fallen off. Dealr has been contacted.




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