Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 1,548 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 39 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (614 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (248 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
There is a recall for certain vw models because the key may be removed when the vehicle is not in park position. There is an issue with the micro switch mechanism, resulting in an error code. There is a wide recall for many models, except the 2019 Jetta. Read details...
The contact owns a 2014 vw Jetta hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as transmission failure and was advised to take the vehicle Read details...
2010 Volkswagen Jetta. Consumer states knocking noise by gearbox while driving the consumer was informed the clutching system needed to be replaced. The consumer stated he had to wait two months for the part. Read details...
I was driving on the interstate, at about 68 mph, when the engine completely shut down without any warning whatsoever. The car, having a manual transmission, was still in gear and slowed down very quickly without any warning to other drivers (no brake lights). Read details...
July 2024 my 2017 vw Jetta sel premium [xxx] at 153,253 miles without notice had transmission failure where a major oil and transmission fluid leak occurred. I was sitting at a red light, the light turned green I tried to go and ended up flooding the engine thus preventing the car to ever move Read details...