general problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. While driving 30-35 mph, the vehicle shook and misfired. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The contact called dirito brothers walnut creek Volkswagen (2020 n main st, walnut creek, CA 94596, (925) 934-8224) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 181258947. The manufacturer referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 94,000.

This is an addendum to complaint odi# 10362604 and references 6 additional "glowplug" warning light odi complaints filed for the 2009 model year. (the 3 references in the original complaint were only for the 2010 model year. ). This brings the total to 9 other Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen tdi incidents that are similar or identical to my own. Based on these multiple reports, there can be no question but that Volkswagen has known about this hazardous and costly defect for at least 3 years. Additional odi complaint numbers: 10356900, 10355519, 10354353, 10315932, 10297692, 10295191.

18 days and 400 odometer miles after purchasing my 2011 Jetta Sportwagen tdi, the glowlight warning light came on while driving. The following day, the glowlight began to blink, then the catalytic warning light also began blinking. Car was taken to dealership the same day. After (remote) diagnostic assistance from the manufacturer, dealer reported that the crank sensor needed replacing. After 2 days, the dealer informed me that it was not the crank sensor after all. Days later, a manufacturers rep inspected the car at the dealership and determined that an onboard computer was the problem, and that one would arrive from germany in 10 to 14 days. Dealer later revised that time estimate to 35 days. If dealers estimate is correct, my new car will have been in the shop for well over 40 days. Note: u. S. Dept. Of transportation database shows at least 3 similar complaints for 2010 jetta tdis. See odi id # 10359939, 10359434, 10353544. So why hasn't Volkswagen corrected this known problem?.

My new 2011 vw jetta sportswagen decelerated suddenly while driving at 65 mph on the highway. The engine lost most of its power and the car could only go at about 30 mph. The car regained all its power after the engine was shut off. I consider this a critical safety issue with the car.