Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen owners have reported 5 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
I have had several issues in the past month with my vehicle either stalling immediately after start (while clutch still depressed) or shortly after driving. Volkswagen has identified this as an issue with the intercooler; there is a flaw in the design that is letting water into the air pipes which is collecting and freezing. Three times this happened in traffic, one time while crossing a lane with oncoming traffic going 50mph. Vw drained the intercooler two weeks ago and sent me on my way because the part is being redesigned and is on backorder. A week later my car failed shortly after leaving my driveway, stranding me on the side of the road. I had to have it towed back to my driveway. Vw dealership and customer care were closed for the weekend. Monday I had to take a tow truck ride 1. 5 hours to the dealership. They've drained it again and want me to pick it up but have acknowledged the issue is not fixed. They acknowledge it is a known issue, it is a safety issue, the car is under warranty and yet they want me to pick up an unrepaired car because vw does not have parts to repair it. I live in vermont, the winters are cold, I can't risk getting into an accident because my car fails due to what vw claims is a known issue.
Egr valve failure on 2009 Volkswagen sportwagen tdi - at 38000 miles the emissions check engine light came on in my car, and the mechanic diagnosed it as an egr valve problem. This is a required part of the emissions control system, and Volkswagen has declined to offer a fix for it.
2010 vw sportwagon dsg stalled at traffic signal. Hd to shift into park and turn ignition off locking steering wheel, and then back on to restart engine.
1. The horn is hard to press, and slow to react. A few times I needed to use for safety and almost was involved in accident as horn does not work properly. 2. When pressing the horn, one has to put more than adequate pressure. Once it is pressed, there is a delay of about a second before the horn blows. It occurs every time it's pressed. This is a safety issue as the horn is a good tool to alert other drivers to prevent collision. 3. Dealer says it is a normal characteristic of vehicle.
Shortly after purchase, car began to fill with water. Not directly from the sun roof but from a disconnected or damaged drain hose. Causing serious mold & electrical problems. Vw has reluctantly looked into the problem, replaced parts, but only made it worse. And the car is now undrivable.