Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
Walked out to the garage where the vehicle had been shut off for a number of minutes to conduct another day’s personal investigation (can’t leave it outside when it rains unfortunately - moonroof leaks). This time: exterior lights on & found the interior lights in what looked to be an odd cycling. Video can be provided, no pictures taken. The price for honesty? dealers: $500. I can live with that, someone should at some point, do the right thing by others & disclose its problems. The car is a lemon & by all other standards-has no reason to be. I’m done filing reports, 3 in 30 days & I’m done driving the vehicle after 101 days of personal research. Behind the wheel of this VIN which additionally is covered till 2028 & has also failed previously (Nov ‘22 clock spring) is too much of a safety concern; & the cost to repair exceeds the worth of the car. Value in a sense is relative, and I don’t have much to say about that subject. Additional findings and details can be provided. Also, toxins & emissions are a concern.
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle turned off and restarted independently while the vehicle was still in motion, resulting in a momentary loss of control over the vehicle. The contact also stated that the battery was being drained quickly. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular failure. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined an electrical short was causing the battery to drain and other electrical issues. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle began to hesitate and the check engine light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an auto parts store that used a hand held scanner and determined that the vehicle needed to be taken to a dealer for engine failures. The contact had stated that the engine failures were intermittent at first but had become recurring and at any speed. Additionally, she started having electrical issues and a problem with the catalytic converter. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that cylinder one glow plug and several relays needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle failures connected with the "check engine" warning had reoccurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the same dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failures were related to manufacturer service campaigns 24cv and 23u3 emissions modifications (engine and engine cooling). The contact was advised that her vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
On a cold morning, I started my car by turning the key in the ignition, then locked the doors manually from the exterior with another key, in order to allow the car to warm up and defrost before the commute to work. When I returned 10 minutes later, the car was emitting gray smoke from the hood, and upon opening the driver's door, I discovered that the entire cabin of the vehicle was filled with gray smoke as well. I reached in and removed the key from the ignition, then left the vehicle with the driver door open to allow the smoke to air out. Once the smoke cleared, I was able to see that the dash near the driver's seat had completely melted, the ceiling had burned, the windshield had shattered, and several other dashboard components were melted and/or missing. I never witnessed flame, and I contacted 911 immediately to have police and/or fire dispatched to my home to ensure the situation was resolved. A single officer arrived and advised that with no indication of criminality, I need only contact my insurance agent, which I did.
Engine won't turn off. Car is in park, I try turning the engine off to exit the vehicle, key comes out but the engine is still running.