Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 3 problems related to transmission sensor (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.
Vehicle suddenly comes out of gear. Will not let you select forward or reverse ,leaving you stuck in a possible dangerous situation. Throws code p0717 , transmission speed sensor. After some research I've discovered this is a common issue and recalls have been issued in other countries.
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Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. He states that dsg duel cluth automatic transmission that the temp sensor goes bad it sends false reading=s to the elctronic module and causes the tranmission to lock up. Going at 70mph on the highway the vehicle shifted to neutrel. The vehicle stayed in neutrl until it hit 45 mph when got off the highway and at a stop sign on a off ramp and trying to pass the transmission continued to lock up and almost caused an accident. The vehicle was then turned off and then towed to an dealer and they took a look at the vehicle and they are investigating the problem with this vehicle. Also Volkswagen didnt take this situation serioulsy. The failure and current mileage was 868.
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The consumer's 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLS had multiple component failures. *** there was an engine coolant leak, the a/c did not function properly, the windshield was broken, the body had rust damage, the drivers side power window made noise, there was excessive rust to the muffler, excessive worn tires, engine and transmission sensors.
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