We found the following complaints for VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (2009)
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Neither front nor side airbags deployed during a front end collision with a tree at approximately 50 mph
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes locked up and caused the contact's vehicle to crash into the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. Two weeks after the failure, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The failure mileage was 128,792.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel and passenger side air bags inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
When pulling into work, my airbag light came on along with a message that said "airbag fault!" i have since had this diagnosed as a failed clock spring (located in the steering column), which vw will not replace because the car is over mileage and too old for any kind of goodwill replacement of the part. Since this is a critical safety system, i am disappointed that it failed on an effectively new car, when none of the 15-20 year old beaters i've driven have ever had a clock spring failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v34000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to lee volkswagen subaru (130 hollywood blvd sw fort walton beach fl 32548 850-243-3171), but could not be repaired because the second level codes needed to be replaced, which were not covered under the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Hoses for the sunroof drains not sealed properly. Water leaks into passenger compartment. Fills spare tire well, rusting the jack and tools making it hard to use if needed. Water also runs down a pillar (where there is an airbag) and then over (soaking) the fuse box on the side of the dashboard. Then it runs down the plastic trims and leaks onto the feet of the driver soaking the floor mat. The wet fuse box and airbag seems dangerous. Date first noted and mileage are guesses.i know of many other jetta sportwagens that have this issue.
I was in a side impact crash with the other vehicle going approximately 60 mph. I was hit on the drivers side and none of the airbags deployed. After the vehicle was towed, my insurance adjuster opened the drivers side door to assess the damage and the airbag then deployed. My insurance adjuster stated that the airbag should have deployed and it may have helped with the impact.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
The contact stated owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, a vehicle crashed into the vehicle causing it to crash into the vehicle directly ahead. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy and the air bag failure light illuminated. The contact sustained face, neck, and torso injuries after being thrown into the steering column. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 77,000.
"takada recall"my car only has 34000 miles on it and is only driven by my wife. The airbag warning light is on and it was taken to the dealer who told us it would cost $695.00. According to your website and takada has a problem with the ignitor for something for the bagsthe car was parked in driveway and when we started to back-out we saw the indicator on..
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 15 mph, the air bag deployed without warning. The failure occurred after the vehicle drove over a sewer cover, which caused the front windshield to crack. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The vin was not available.
Airbags failed to deploy, 55 mph frontal impact.vehicle sustained severe frontal damage and is more than likely totaled .no one was hurt but i think that the airbags should have deployed. I have pictures of vehicle if needed.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.the contact was driving 45 mph and crashed into another vehicle. The driver's side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact sustained minor injuries but was able to drive the vehicle from the scene and to a local mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle was damaged beyond repair. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owned a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 30 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated as the brake pedal was depressed. The contact's vehicle did not stop and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to call her insurance company. The manufacturer opened case number: 180215369. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) after the crash, which could have contributed to the brake failure. The failure mileage was 163,129. Engine was placed with a remanufactured engine in november 2014 due to original engine failure. The mileage for original replacement engine was approximately 38,000 miles.
My car was involved in a mva and the airbags did not deploy, although the censors should have deployed the airbag. Per my insurance carrier investigator it was confirmed that the airbags should have deployed.
Air bag warning light came on. Technician says passenger seat sensor failure, $1200.00 repair estimate. Three weeks until new sensor arrives from the factory. Now i'm driving a car with no air bags, until the part arrives at the dealer. Air conditioning failure happens within hours of air bag sensor failure. Sensor and a/c connected through same 5 amp fuse which failed. Replacing the fuse activates the a/c, but fuse will randomly fail again after several engine restarts. Technician says fuse will stop failing once the air bag sensor is replaced. Could, what ever transient causing the fuse failure, be causing the air bag sensor failure? could the transient, be attenuated by the sensor until the sensor finally fails?
Our car is driven by 2 drivers- i am 5 feet tall, my husband is 6'1". The car seat gets moved back and forth a lot as we both drive the car daily. In late november my husband moved the seat all the way back and it made a cracking noise. We later noticed the air bag light was on. He found the broken wire under the seat and repaired it, but the light was still on. A call to the dealership revealed they knew about the issue and the fix was to "not move the seat so much". The next week- before we had a chance to take the car in to get the light cleared- the car was involved in a collision. I rear ended a car in slow-and-go traffic when she switched lanes in front of me while i was accelerating. $15,000 in damage was done to the car but the air bags did not go off. A witness that stopped to help had to pry the door open to get me out. The fighter fighters all remarked that they could not believe the air bags didn't go off. No airbags could have been a huge issue if the accident was worse.
First time the air bag indicator light came on was only a year after purchase(december 2010; mileage 27,341). I immediately took it to the dealership (same dealership that i purchased the vehicle from) in wa (duty station at the time) and explained that it happened after the passenger seat had been moved. Problem was diagnosed as" passenger seat ignitor connector failed." wiring harness was repaired by the dealership at no cost due to vehicle still being under warranty. I was then deployed for 15 months and had the vehicle in storage. Upon my return, and driving the vehicle again, the airbag indicator light came on once again in april 2012 with mileage of 29,052. Once again had the vehicle inspected at vw dealership in tn (my duty station at the time), where the vehicle was diagnosed with the same issue. Passenger seat airbag connector was repaired (again) under warranty by dealership. In aug 2014, the air bag indicator light came on for the third time. I provided all previous maintenance/repair history to dealership to let them know that this was a previous and recurring issue. Issue was diagnosed again as an issue with the wiring and with the vehicle now out of warranty, had to pay for the work. At this repair i was told that they could see where previous work had been done and was reassured they had fixed the problem for good. In oct 2014 the air bag light came on for the fourth time. After this, i contacted vw headquarters and explained the issue who then assigned a "regional manager" to my "case." i deployed again shortly after, but had my mother work with the dealership and vw to resolve. Finally looked farther into other than the wiring and result was having to replace the entire passenger seat ($1100). Vw refused to pay for the repair due to vehicle being out of warranty even though original issue began 4 years prior while under warranty.
Took to dealer for oil change and horn not working . In diagnosis, found that clockspring needs to be replaced which would also probably resolve the air bag lightwhich is on. The price for repair $485.00. When callingother auto repair shops in the area ; could not find another shop to replace the clockspring ,as it is a liability because of the airbag involvement. The dealer could not tell me whether the air bags worked but said replacing the clockspring should take care of the issue. Volkswagen customer care was contacted and said the car is out of warranty and they can do nothing about this, even though my voiced concern about the airbag issue was heard.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 70 mph using the cruise control, she began tapping on the steering and suddenly the driver side air bag deployed. She crashed after the air bag deployed; however, she has no memory of the crash. She did not sustain any injuries. The current and failure mileages were 4000.
" takata recall" ?my husband was going to work one day and a deer came out of nowhere and hit him. He was going about 30 mph and was getting ready to turn into work. When the deer hit him, the drivers side air bag(curtain i think they call it) and drivers rear air bag deployed but not the airbagdirectly in front front of him. The side airbag hit him so hard that the airbag materialleft a mark on the left side of his neck.(it looked likea burlap/canvas material) my husband suffered a concussion and now has pcs and still is having problems because of the airbag . The car is currently not recall for the airbag but should be. His car was totaled
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked for one month. Once the contact started the engine, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owned a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at approximately 45 mph and applying the brake pedal, the abs, the stability, and the brake warning lights illuminated. In addition, there was a loud abnormal noise and the vehicle spun out of control. The vehicle flipped three times and crashed into a bush. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger axle was fractured. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
I took the car to my mechanic and was told the igniter for the air bags is defective and needs to be replaced. The car only has 35000 miles on it and the mechanic felt it should be covered under some sort of warranty.
Takata recall airbag did not pop out when i was in a car accident while drive in the highway in orlando florida
Takata recall airbags airbag light on horn stopped working
Had a noise and then light go off on my jetta air baglight stays on soi brought this to dealerthey told me i need to get a new clock spring and air bag installed at a cost of about $950. This is on the recall for the vw s list of recalled airbags they said mine doesn't qualify same problem but a few months different in time
Passenger airbag off warning and airbag fault warning lights are on.
I turned my car on, and the airbag warning light came on. The owner's manual states to take it immediately to a dealer. I did so, as quickly as possible, for computer diagnostics. I was told the pods system had failed on my passenger side. My passenger airbag does not turn on when i have a passenger in the car. Vw told me they would not pay for the part because i was out of warranty, due to mileage. However, i was also told that wear and tear on a vehicle does not impact the functioning of the airbags. Now, vw has a nationwide backorder of the part to repair my vehicle, with no indication of when i will be able to repair my vehicle. As of now, my vehicle is unsafe for passengers. According to the driver's manual, airbag failures may also reduce the effectiveness of the restraint system in the event of a crash. For the price of this vehicle, i would not expect the airbags to fail, ever, let alone in barely three years.
On 9/13/2015 i noticed an air bag light had activated.the vw dealer tells me that a wiring harness, part #1k0971584 has broken.i can drive the vehicle without a steering wheel air bags or get it fixed, my choice. Well this car only has 35500 miles on it. This harness should not have broken. The funny thing is this harness sits under the air bag between the air bag and the steering wheel.i believe vw has/ had a recall for 2010 to 2014 jetta models for the same thing.there is something going wrong under the steering wheel air bag and vw better find out what the problem is and repair it.
Airbag warning light went on yesterday.i plan to have it repaired this week.however, this is the third time this year i have seen the airbag warning light go on.the two previous times were each repaired, on 16 june 2010 and 24 june 2010.at the time of each of those two prior repairs, i was informed that a sensor had failed and that the front passenger airbag was thus disabled.this means that a vital safety component failed twice this year and possibly a third time.
The "under hood fuse box" was replaced in may 2014 under recall #97am. When the weather turned cold the car began to get hard to start, the engine light came on, and when it turned very cold the car would not start at all. I took the vehicle back to dealer, they cleared the code and said if the code came back they would need to replace the "glow plug control module". When i came home i started searching the "tdi forums" for similar problems. I found others had the same issue and someone found the solution. When the fuse box was replaced, there is a little jumper (vw part number: 3c0-971-249) (cost $5.) that goes in a relay slot (r2) that sends power to a 50 amp fuse (sb27), that sends power to the "glow plug control module" (j179) that sends power to the glow plugs when the engine is below 18 degrees c, allowing the engine to start when cold (and without smoking).***the problem is that there is no legend provided for the under hood fuse box, so no way to know if something is missing. This is also a safety hazard because if someone would pull a fuse and not pay attention, there is nothing to indicate where or what size of fuse to put back in. This could effect anything from headlights to abs.
I noticed first that the alarm will not chirp when activated however the lights will flicker.as a result it was the rear driver side door will not lock. After the rain season the problem went away.it did happen every year till it stops working all together. I found out by other owners that it is a common problem and that i was lucky that the lock was jammed unlock, if it was jammed locked it was unable to repair without damaging the door. I feel if so many owners are having the same problem in a fairly new car it seems a manufacturing defect and not wear and tear.
Vehicle's airbag warning light illuminates and steering wheel horn no longer operable.fuses located in cabin and engine compartment both okay.
I started my vehicle when i got a light bulb failure light on my dash, after investigating all affected bulbs which were all on the right side of the vehicle i looked at the fuses. Come to find out there are two spots in the fuse box that are 30 amps and were melted but not blown. The fuse box itself has been melted as well. I replaced the fuses and about one year later it happened again. I jiggled the fuses that were melted and the lights started to work again.
While driving on freeway car completely shut-off. Coasted to off-ramp, stopped car and then re-started it. Dealer later diagnosed ignition switch problem (intermittent ignition switch faults logged) and recommended replacement of the ignition switch.
Since purchasing this vehicle, i have been having issues with the interior cabin light and the door locks on the driver side.i took it to the dealer to have it looked at and they told me this was a "known" problem with the door locks and if the door lock was not fixed, my doors would continue to lock and unlock on their own.it will cost $495 to fix.if this is a know issue, why doesn't vw fix it!there is an obvious safety factor if the doors can lock and unlock on their own!
The car disables the abs while driving, and the abs, brake and electronic stability control indicators are lit simultaneously, while the car dings.quite distracting.a little research shows complaints for the same behavior since just oct. 30, 2019:nhtsa id number: 11277060nhtsa id number: 11288718nhtsa id number: 11283008nhtsa id number: 11279604there is a recall which was considered closed for my vehicle for this issue: 16v913000dealership has also quoted about $1500 to replace the abs module, because the current module cannot be updated.seems like there are lots of bad modules that cannot be updated.this is a hazard condition; especially here in michigan.
I think there is an electrical problem with my car. Since the beginning of this yr 2015 my seats burnt a hole threw the seat and my clothes. I no longer use the heated seats cause i am afraid my car will catch on fire. Also my i have a light go out every time i replace a light. First a head light then a blinker light then a tail light next the licenses plate light and currently another front light. This has been over the last 6-8 mons.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving, the abs warning light along with several other unknown warning lights illuminated.the vehicle started shaking while shifting gears. Additionally, the brakes failed to work effectively while depressing the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to shift gears correctly. The steering wheel was difficult to turn and was shaking. The contact stated that the rpm was fluctuating. The vehicle was turned off and restarted however, the failure recurred. The check engine, power steering and epc warning lights were also illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle drove normally for a while before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to hansel volkswagen (2951 corby ave, santa rosa, ca 95407) and was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to update the abs software. The dealer informed the contact that the abs module was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the abs module failed internally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The electrical wire insulation of the passenger side head light is crumbling and falling off the wires, i noticed when i had to change the light bulb for the second time in less than a month. When i opened the access cover to replace it i saw pieces of the wire insulation all over inside the head light compartment.i'm very afraid and scared that my car will catch on fire due to that manufacturer deficiency of the electrical wire insulation.i sent one message to volkswagen on america yesterday but they have not contacted me to get additional information or provide guidance.i took pictures with my iphone and will provide them upon request, my personal email is [xxx]please advice what can i do to have vw repair that deficiency at no cost to me.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Ignition key stuck in ignition switch in the on/run position and will not turn off or come out of ignition.
Seat belt warning light and chime come on and off randomly even when the seat belt is engaged. This occurs when the vehicle is both in motion and at a standstill.
Car abs systen danger. No mechanic can fix
Melting fuse box...lights on one side of car stop working. All of them. Very obvious fire danger.fuse box has been replaced once and now needs to be replaced again after only 6 weeks.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the electrical system failed and most of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the instrument cluster panel was faulty. The vehicle leaked fuel and the power steering was faulty. The entire electrical system constantly failed. The vehicle was towed to crown volkswagen of lawrence (3400 iowa st, lawrence, ks 66046, (785) 838-7750) where it was diagnosed that the internal module in the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,376.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the epc, drl, abs, traction control, check engine, and power steering drive line warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the obd2 reader system informed her of all the failures. In addition, the contact stated that all the instrument panel indicators illuminated and the vehicle would lose communication with the anti-lock brakes while driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired. The contact received an unknown recall notification years ago and took the vehicle to be serviced; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and was informed that the repair was completed. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
The back door locks won't unlock, either from the outside or inside, with button or key. First it was the driver's side back door lock and now it is both back doors. I have contacted volkswagen and their answer is "sorry for the problem."
My daughter is driving a 2009 vw jetta that is not fit for the road,the dealership says it isn't there problem,berlin city honda, and that they don't work on them,and the extended warranty doesn'tcover it, as the light turns green she steps on the gas,and no power and the steering wheel locks,she is in heavy traffic and in a panic, she pulls the key,puts it back in and the car starts again,now it keeps happening and berlin city says they can't help her? is this a recall?
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that when the lock button was depressed on the key fobik, the front driver's side door failed to lock. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the locking mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The vin was unavailable.
Abs module failed
Fuse f16 melted in engine fuse box disabling all right side lights and turn signals.this is a common complaint and also subject to recall on 2009 tiguans.this is the same problem, a hard-coated fuse should be installed via a recall.
First incident in july 2011 but same ongoing issue and at the dealership at least 8 times in 11 months.currently at the dealership again for almost 3 weeks now.its always the same "symptoms" but always told its another problem..... As follows:-sputters and jerks-exhaust or gas fumes overcome the car-engine revs but the car wont move, then jolts forward. -stalls when trying to start, it jerks violently making a putting noise as if it can't get fuel then dies.-there's a beeping noise coming from something in the engine when it stalls that no one seems to know what it is.i have replaced:-intake manifold-all fuel sensors-low pressure fuel pump-high pressure fuel pump-melted fuses with unknown cause-two batteries-other smaller items related to fuel system.
Door locks began to malfunction.locks will not lock or release with key fob or door locking mechanism.this problems was identified by the service tech at the dealership as normal and a regular replacement for model years 2006-2010.
I was traveling along the outer loop of 495 beltway in the right center lane at approximately 7:15am when the car suddenly shut off. The doors locks clicked unlock and the dash lights went black. The car drifted to the shoulder of the road.after about 5 minutes the car started and i drove 1/2 mile and shut off again in the same manner.the car was towed to volkswagen of waldorf where they cited a electronic control unit in the steering column was faulty.
I've had to replace the low beam headlights 3 times within 18 months and now both low beam headlights do not work even after replacing the bulbs. Vw has had recalls on other vehicles for a similar problem but this make and model was not included in previous recalls. Perhaps the scope of the problem is wider than originally thought.
Had drove the car little while, then made a stop, cranked the car to leave and sounded like it was low on oil, that kind of. Tapping sound. Oil was fine. But the sound still there the next day. After driving it a mile or two. It got louder, then the check engine light came on. I stopped at the closest part store about 5 min after the light came on. They checked it with the scanner. Said it was a knock sensor code. P0328, bank 1.took it to vw. To get a diagnosits done. And the man said it was due to a recall. The problem i was hearing, and the code. Was from the recalled part. They changed that part. Said it was a fuse panel on engine block. The problem was still the same. Then, he said it was not due to the recall. And i still had to pay the 120 dollar for the diagnostic. And said they would have to open the engine to check any further, and that the labor would be about 2000 dollars. I had took it by vw before it started to have any noticeable problems.when i had happened to look up recalls online. The man looked it up by my vin. Told me there were 3 active recalls. But it would be another week before they could get to it. I asked if it would be ok to continue driving it, was any of them serious enough to not. He told me , no, that it would be fine to drive. Said specially since i wasent having any problems already .
Alternator failed without warning on 2009 jetta with 2.5 liter engine.vehicle had about 64,000 miles on it at time of alternator failure.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was idling and attempting to accelerate, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
I had made an appointment with volkswagen dealership to have my car looked at because of the recall. My abs light came on and has been on for weeks. It hasn't turned off. When i took my car in they tried to perform a software update but weren't able to because apparently the module went out before the recall. I haven't had any problems with this until just a few weeks ago so i don't understand how that is possible. Now they are saying its technically my fault and now im stuck paying 1200 on an abs module and maintenance. My abs light came on went i went around a corner and slammed on my breaks, ever since then it wont turn off.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.the contact was driving 25 mph during rainy weather when the vehicle stalled without warning.the contact was able to pull to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to a dealer.the dealer ran a diagnostic test and but did not show any defect codes.the contact took the vehicle to another dealer where the dealer found the defect and advised that a faulty sensor caused the vehicle to stall.the dealer replaced the sensor but did not explain to the contact how the sensor caused the failure.the failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 11/25/11 updated 11/30/11
Takata recall. In february of 2017 my check engine light came on and was accompanied by a series of 3 beeps. As i continued to drive more lights came on and my dash board looked like a christmas tree ex. Airbag, oil, check engine, abs, epc, brake light, etc.when driving on the high way my gauges will shut off and i can not see how fast i am going, my car will decelerate with my foot on the gas at random times on the high way. I look my car in for repair to cars auto in las vegas because my car could not pass smog. They did an analysis and informed me that my abs module was shot and there was an active recall for the device. I took it to my local vw dealership and thought with my safety in concern that this would be a simple fix. Instead, they informed me that i would need to make an appointment and come back another day but i refused to drive my car off the lot. They took my car to the back and said that my abs module was not communicating with the computer and that i would need to pay $700 to have a diagnostic done before they would replace my abs. If the abs is faulty as explained in recall #16v913 under vw action 45f2 if the abs fails to pass the test then it will be replaced free of charge. They seem to notbe complying and giving me the run around.
Exterior right headlamp and right turn signal stopped working, discovered that fuse had melted in fuse box, fuse changed, worked for approximately 2 months then fuse blew again. Have changed fuses 4 times, but keeps going out.
I have a vw 2009 jetta 2.0t wolfsburg series, and it has been happening stallings from nothing. A lot of times when i start the car, it stalls by itself from nothing and sometimes would not start again. Yesteday my wife was driving on the highway, and sudderly the car started to loose power unitl she was runningat 20 milles per hour, when from nothing again. The car started running normally again. After she got home i took the car for a ride, and, one more time nothing happened. She drives the car for the most of time, but i had stalled with me, but i was able to restart the car right way. Howerver, losing power on the highway is a new event, and i think is "very dangerous". I had been at the vw dealership that i bought the car, wich is reeves imports at tampa, florida. When we took the car there for the scheduled maintenance, they were not able to find out what happened with the car. In fact, the car works perfectly, but it concerns me a lot that we have a car that can stall from nothing. I am aware that nthsa have received a lot of complains about these events, and i am pretty sure that vw knows about the problem, but it does make me worry, when nobody does nothing about that situation. What do they want happen? a event that can cause an accident with fatal victims?. I think the government has to take care that situation for the safety of the people that had purchased that vehicle.
My key got stuck in my ignition on thanksgiving, i could not go to my 2nd job on black friday because of this issue and had to quit my job. I went to vw puente hills in ca and they made me pay for a new cylinder that cost almost $900. They told me it was a cylinder issue. A week later my key got stuck again, i went back to the dealership and they told me it was a key issue and i had to pay for the key, they said they were going order a new cylinder and have it replaced. It's been almost 2 months and they could not find the real issue. They called me again today saying that it is not the cylinder issue, it is the module, now they want me to pay for a new key and a new module! the said the module would cost around $400. And mind you, i have to pay for the key! i also just paid for a new cylinder! i am being ripped off and taking advantage of. I would like a refund for this and for puente hills volkswagen reported for taking advantage of their customers.
Every light on the passenger side of the vehicle stopped working. At first this was intermittent but became permanent. I found the problem to be melted fuse (f16) in the engine compartment.
Car door locks not working / erratic. When i bought the car from the dealer in santa cruz, california in 2012, they did not tell me the rear right passenger door did not automatically lock, nor could it be locked from inside. I had to manually lock it from the side, and now it stays locked all the time unless i pull the inside lever. Then, an year later, the other (left) passenger side started never locking too, and most of the time i have to manually lock the driver door with the key. The front right passenger door still works fine, as do all the alarms. The dealer says it will cost me $1400 to fix.
My jetta gli stalled on me while i was on the highway in 5th gear. The epc warning light came on prior to the car stalling. I was unable to start the car after.
Vw jetta wolfsburg edition 2009. 1. I have taken my car auto repair shop over 5x over the times over the past year because the 'engine malfunction' light was going on/off intermittently - on for 3 hours then off, on for 2 days, off. Now the check engine light is permanently illuminated on the dashboard despite multiple engine auto repair services rendered. 2. The abs and eps/asr symbols illuminate and alarm goes off randomly without reason while i am driving 50-65mph on major nyc highways and/or when im driving 15-35 on a residential street. The eps/asr flashes continuously while sounding an alarm for 60 seconds or so, abs remains constant lit and will continue to do so until i am able to stop, turn of the engine, wait a minute, andthen restart the car. On highway i have had to drive considerable distance withemergency lights flashing.3. I was pulled over by a cop at night because one of my tail lights was out. I had no idea that was the case and would have never found out because the "light bulb!" warning was not on, and never came on. I got it fixed 2 days later, still no light bulb signal, my right taillight was replaced. About 2 weeks later the "light bulb!" icon illuminated, i tested and all the lights were working- but the 'lightbulb!' remained lit. About 2 weeks later the lightbulb was off.4. The aux feature on my car is no longer accessible. Repair shop but they were unable to fix because vw speciality code/ system programming?5. I have noticed it takes more effort to engage my brakes while driving. I have had my car brake pads replacedat least 2x over the past 6 years (i have driven about 20k miles).also note - no symbol of emergency brake/ mechanic maintenance / wornbrake pads/ automatic transmission/gearbox symbol were illuminated during this event (in february 2018) and none of these symbols had illuminated to this day (april 2018).
My vehicle was parked at home. I tried to start my vehicle; which it did but once i got to my destination the key would not come out and the vehicle would not turn off. I tried for 3 hours to remove the key. The only oppostion i had was to take it to a dealership at night; so that the car would be safe. I took the fuse out at and detached the battery plug turning off the car, but i had to leave the key in the ignition. I had just purchased the vehicle a week earlier and will have to pay 800.00 to have it repaired. I have never experienced a vehicle not cutting off ever and this is a terrible defect to any volkswagen owner to have to endure such a problem with a vehicle. I normally purchase honda due to the dependability, but i told my husband i always wanted to drive a volkswagen. Im now sorry that i purchased this vehicle. That defect is very dangerous to anyone owning this type of vehicle. My vehicle is currently in he shop, which i have to wait for the part to come from germany. The volkswagen shop told me it will be two weeks and i only had the vehicle for one week not even a month yet. Extremely dissatisfied customer.
Check engine light comes on frequently and when i take to dealer it is always a sensor problem i have also had some electrical issues replacing bulbs frequently. Also while driving the shifting lights will all light up prnds, sometimes there is a loss of power. Also one of the overhead light seems to have melted due to a high heat source of some kind.
From the first week i owned this brand new jetta tdi sportswagon (with a manual transmission) it would periodically "faulter" or momentarily lose power at about 38 mph.i drive quite a bit and the problem would occur randomly, perhaps every other day.i've yet to be able to duplicate the problem by recreating the driving conditions, but it always happens at the same speed,right after upshifting.i notified the dealership about the problem right away and they checked it out when i brought it in for it's first service appointment.as expected, the technician was unable to recreate the problem after a short test drive.this vehicle now has over 45,000 miles and the faultering continues to occur every few days.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving, the contact stated that the vehicle performed abnormally. Also, the speedometer and fuel gauge ceased to function, and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control), but the technician refused to perform the repair due to the hydraulic pump needing to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Clock spring failure at 49,500 miles. Resulted in no horn and no steering wheel airbag functionality.
My vw jetta tdi had many problems since i purchased it. First, we had problems with the injection system imploding. They asked if we ever put in gasoline instead of diesel. I told them absolutely not. They wanted to charge me $6500 because car was out of warranty but service manager got vw to pay for it because i said i was going to get an attorney. On june 27, 2014 we had with an electrical problem where the battery was draining from a short in the radio modulator. The car had 101,348 miles. They fixed the problem which took 9 days to fix and cost $1238.56. I noticed the radio would stayed on with the key out of the car after that though. Then we had the check engine, air bag, abs and traction lights on at 109,452. I took it to my service station on 11/28/2014, but he said the dealer had to program update the software and check the abs module for electrical problem. The dealer said it was the o2 sensor on number 2 cylinder. They found no problems with the air bag, abs module or traction control. They charged me $600. The lights were all off. On january 3,my 17 year old daughter and her girlfriend went to the movies last night with the car. It was lightly raining out. She left the movie theatre around 8:20 pm. She came up to an intersection that was turning red. She applied the brakes and skidded through the intersection hitting another vehicle that was crossing. She was doing about 40 mph. She said the car did not want to stop. She said there where lights on the dashboard when she was driving. People in the other car went to hospital.
The sun roof opened to the first tilt position without any action caused by the driver or passenger. It happened again on may 17 during a slow left turn in a shopping center. My concern is that it may be electrical in nature and may affect the door locks as well. On a previous occasion, i had difficulty opening the trunk and had to use my key to open the drivers side door.
Started the car and after about 5 minutes of driving, the engine shuts off but all electrical systems appear to be working.no trouble/ indicator lights come on.this has happened on the interstate traveling 70, on a side street traveling 35, and sitting idle at a stop light.every time, the car will run for between 5-7 minutes than not restart for 5-7 minutes.at attempts to restart inside that 5 minute window after the engine stalls, there is no turning over, no clicking or anything.there is no temp issues, or low fuel issues.this has happened on a full tank and a half tank also.
Dashboard lights would not work when headlights were turned on, including right/left indicator lights.i brought the car into marten's vw service on 11/20/13 in bethesda md.they reported the fuse box had started to melt and had to be replaced for $580.it is no longer under warranty.this seems to be a flaw that online research has shown.the vw technician said "it is a problem with these cars".he said the new fuse boxes are made differently now.shouldn't this have been a recall item?
Fuse box fuse socket # f16 melted causing right headlight, turn signal, city lights and right marker light to fail. Seeing numerous reports of the same thing on the web.
The fuse box melted causing failure to many of the vehicles functions. Had i been moving or in a crash - i would have been unable to unlock doors, open windows etc. They fuse box issues started with shorting out the headlights (another safety issue). Vw refuses to acknowledge the severity of this issue. I know this has happened with many other owners as well. I am very disappointed and concerned for my safety as well as others.
Here's another abs module failure thanks to vw's horrible design.the failure is causing the entire dash cluster to go haywire. Car beeps all the time because it thinks the emergency brake is on. Speedometer doesn't work! fuel gauge jumps up when engaging brakes. Abs, traction, epc, cel lights constantly on, and sometimes it goes into limp mode making it dangerous to drive on the highway. Vw charges $2,000 for the part excl labor which is 20% of the price of the car new. This should not happen with a seven year old car at only 100k miles
I picked the car up from the dealer on friday sept. 30 for repairs from the earlier incident and drove the car approximately 95 miles. On sat. Oct 1 i drove 5 miles and as i turned into my drive way the car shut off in the same manner as before, the doors unlocked and the dash board lights went black. Only this time it did not restart after waiting.i had the car towed to the dealer again, and this time it was a faulty climate control switch in the electrical unit. I contacted vw america again about the issues with the car.see compliant #10428913. I expressed my issues the safety of the car and that the car was suddenly shutting off.vw america covered the cost of the second repairs but not the first.
Driving down freeway at 61mph, engine turns off.no power steering or brakes while i changed lanes in heavy traffic to get to the shoulder of the road. Car would not start and had to tow to the dealership. Dealer replaced battery, primed fuel system, gave car back.after five days, check engine light came on, so i took car to dealership. They replaced glow plug control module and gave car back.driving down highway when car again dies, engine turns off without warning.i have to change lanes again with no power steering or brakes to get off the road. Towed vehicle to dealership where they say the high pressure fuel pump needs to be replaced. This is a very scary and dangerous problem to have a car turn itself off while driving down the freeway.
Passenger headlamps, passenger front turn signal and all rear turn signals stopped working.the right signal was not operational. Took car to dealer and they indicated the fuse box andthe 30 amp fuse ( f16) under the hood had overheated and melted. They are charging me $580.00 to replace the fuse box and fuse.when asked was this a defect and how can this situation be prevented, they said it has happened with other cars.it is something that happens and good thing i brought it in because other major damage to the car could have occurred.my concern is that this defect is a safety issue that could lead to serious consequences.other volkswagen vehicles have been recalled for this same issue (melted fuse box and fuses) and it is not clear why volkswagen isn't extending a recall to all cars that exhibit the same defect.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that various warning indicators illuminated and the speedometer malfunctioned, which resulted in the speedometer not indicating the correct speed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. White allen volkswagen was contacted and refused to perform the repair due to the abs module being defective, which needed to be replaced before the recall could be performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While attempting to start the vehicle, the abs control warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to savannah volkswagen (50 eisenhower dr, savannah, ga 31406, (912) 920-5455) where it was diagnosed that the abs control unit needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
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Not able to take key out of ignition switch. Car is parked and still running not able to take key out.
When i arrived home u was unable to turn the vehicle off. The key was stuck in the on position. After a lot of work i was able to finally get it turned off but now ot will not go further than the accessory setting. After reading countless forums online i found that this is a very common problem.
I was approaching a red light when suddenly the abs brake light came on, followed by every light on my dashboard.my car stalled and came to a complete stop. Fortunately i was in the right hand lane of a semi-busy street and was able to wait until my car started up again.had i been on the freeway with my two small children in the backseat, i have no doubt that this would have caused a serious accident or death. I was told that i need to replace my complete abs system. I have approximately 72,000 miles on this car and have serviced it regularly.there is no reason for a part which affects the electrical system and safety of the driver should go out this soon unless it is a defective part - period!!!i know that hundreds have experienced the same problem as me as i have read their complaints online.vw needs to immediately make the repairs necessary to correct this problem in order to make their vehicles safe to the public and before anyone is injured or dies.if vw ignores this problem, instead of dealing with repairs, vw will be dealing a class action suit.please take note, vw.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact was unable to start the vehicle and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed as needing a new battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the battery was tested at the dealer and the vehicle was able to start. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Was driving at 50mph car just shut off-returnedon hazard lights pulled over -waited -had to wait one-two minutes before car would start. This happened three additional time going between 30-50 mph same day took it right into vw shop. Shop diagnosed ignition problem and replaced it.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. When attempting to drive the vehicle, the brake, abs, and traction warning indicators illuminated. A beeping sound was also heard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was later taken to winn volkswagen woodland hills (located at 21141 ventura blvd, woodland hills, ca 91364, (818) 884-4444) where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a software update was performed; however, it did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
The heated seat burned a hole in the seat. The interior of the seat sounds and feels that it has melted and has become hard. This is on the seat back. We are unsure when this burning occurred, but have noted below when we noticed this damage.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the dealer completed a repair due to the vehicle randomly stalling and was uncertain of what part was replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled more than once and was unable to restart. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred three different times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notmade aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Hi, i have a 2009 jetta 2.5 se and the door locks stopped working g both manually or with the key remote.i cannot lock my doors except for the driver door. It started this morning out ofnowhere.
2009 vw jetta. Consumer states problem with engine line *tgwthe consumer stated the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled.
The failure that occurred was while the vehicle was in motion, on a city street, almost all the indicator lights turned on (brake, abs, check engine, and stability control) and the fuel and speedometer gauges went out. After pulling over and restarting the car, it seem to operate ok, but then everything lit up again.i pulled over on a side street to test the brakes and it seemed to brake "normal" without engaging the abs.it seem like the car operates without abs, stability control, the speedometer, and fuel gauge.
When pulling into work, my airbag light came on along with a message that said "airbag fault!" i have since had this diagnosed as a failed clock spring (located in the steering column), which vw will not replace because the car is over mileage and too old for any kind of goodwill replacement of the part. Since this is a critical safety system, i am disappointed that it failed on an effectively new car, when none of the 15-20 year old beaters i've driven have ever had a clock spring failure.
While traveling on rt 287 @ 10:30 pm all of sudden the lights on passenger side went out from front to back of vehicle (headlights,markers,blinkers,and brake light.and then the the other side went out also i found myself in the dark which is a safety concern when you have tractor trailers traveling around you at excessive speeds. Which i almost got hit.the next day everything was working again then it went off again. I can only drive this vehicle before sunset. ( there should be recall on this before someone gets killed as it almost happen to me.) if you research this you will notice that others are having same issue.
Hoses for the sunroof drains not sealed properly. Water leaks into passenger compartment. Fills spare tire well, rusting the jack and tools making it hard to use if needed. Water also runs down a pillar (where there is an airbag) and then over (soaking) the fuse box on the side of the dashboard. Then it runs down the plastic trims and leaks onto the feet of the driver soaking the floor mat. The wet fuse box and airbag seems dangerous. Date first noted and mileage are guesses.i know of many other jetta sportwagens that have this issue.
Seat warmer burned a hole through the seat and burned through my clothing to my skin.i reached back to see what was wrong and burned my hand.i had smelled smoke but it was too late by the time i figured out what had happened.it could have been extremely dangerous if i had been on a busy road with my son and it started a fire.i was lucky i was in our small town and was able to get pulled over quickly.while there so no serious injury, this could have ended much worse.
Driving home when exiting off to the hwy my jetta will flash the abs, brake and esc lights while beeping. Took car to mechanic it was relayed that the abs module was bad. I refuse to take car to vw dealer because i already have issues with them about the erc valve and diesel fuel particulate filter (engine light constantly stays on) being 1 of the issues vw has admitted being faulty but still not doing anything about it. To get the abs fixed it's going to be over $2500 and the have the erc & diesel fuel particulate filter fixed is over $3000. Each of these items are faulty and should be taken care of by the dealer with a cent paid from my pocket. Both are life threatening faults that eventually could lead to my death or deaths of others. I have no choice as this is my sole source of transportation so i have to drive it. Even though vw admits fault they are doing nothing to help except for offering "consolation" gifts - none will cover cost to fix car and get myself and others out of danger. Vw needs to be held responsible.
My car caught fire today.car was parked while i was at the doctors, girl came into the office asked if anyone had a white car and that it was on fire. We called 911. The fire department put out the fire. Yesterday i received a recall notice and i called the dealership today to set up a date to get it fixed. I asked if it was safe to drive. I guess it wasn't. The fire dept. Thinks it might be electrical but the recall was for fuel injectors. The dealership sent out a flatbed to tow the car back to there garage. Not sure how it will turn out.
Dealer states "replace under hood fuse panel and 30 amp fuse (fuse panelunder hood melting at sb16)". Also reports "remove diesel particulate filter and replace abs module, bleed brake system, code new module and set basic settings for sensors (fault code 01130 abs operation implausible signal)". After i've researched this it seems there was a recall on many cars, #97am, but somehow not mine.
Rear driver side door will not lock.the door can not be locked with the remote or manually.this is a very serious safety issue.have also noticed that the alarm will not beep when armed with the remote.
Car had been operating normally all service performed and no notification from dealership. On 10/26/2010 was driving at posted speed limit on alhambra blvd in pleasant hill/martinez ca. Was coming down slight hill and touched accelerator to climb slight grad when the engine just stalled and shut down.there was no warning. Car could not be restarted.there was a small noise from the engine compartment and a shutter asthe mechanical power steering failed when the engine stalled. The car was put on a flat bed by martinez pd and taken to a local shop where nothing was done except call the dealership. The dealership, dorito bro in walnut creek ca, required the car be flat bedded to them.the car was taken to the dealer ship on 10/27/2010the dealership then informed me that the battery was shot and they could not even trouble shoot the problem with out a replacement battery.there had been no battery failure prior to this incident.the battery was replaced and the dealership could not tell what was wrong with the car.on 10/28/2010 they believed it was the fuel pump. The pump was replaced on 11/1/2010 and the car could still not be started. The dealership as of 11/2/2010 has opened up another tech ticket to try to resolve the problem.11/3/2010 was informed by dealership that the fuel pump needed new bolts because the old bolts can not be reused due to the sensitive nature of the tdi motor.i asked if the fuel pump failed and contaminated the engine dealership said no.
The trunk lid of my 2009 vw jetta opens unexpectedly.it has happened while driving and while it is parked. This problem is intermittent and it is difficult to predict when it will occur.i will sometimes find it open when i am ready to drive in the morning.sometimes it will open immediately after starting the car.once it opened while i was entering a freeway ramp.luckily it has not yet happened while unattended during a rain or snowstorm !yet the potential for danger is very real.finding a place to pull over to close a trunk lid while my rear vision is blocked can be a very dangerous scenario -- not to mention the security issues an open trunk lid raises.the vw dealer has attempted two fixes, once under warranty and another attempt on march 6, 2015 cost me several hundred dollars.the last incident occurred just this afternoon as i was returning to my car from the bank lobby.i'm scheduled for a third visit to the dealer tomorrow afternoon. I really don't want to be a throwing any more money at a safety and quality issue that should not occur and hope that you will be able to help me.thank you very much.
Fuse box in engine compartment melted. The location is where the right sit headlight fuse is. Rf headlight and turn signal do not work. I looked the problem up and found that there are many other people that have same type vehicle with this same problem.
In april of 2016 car just had 6 indicator lights on dash.just happened one day on the highway.speedometer, gas gauge none of the dash worked.red light constant flashing.we ended up having to park it for 6 months while still paying 300 a month car payment and full coverage insurance until i had money to fix it.around the same time the back passenger window stopped working and still doesn't work. I got this car in march of 2015 i believe.it has cost me so much money and i am hoping that i may be able to get a reimbursement on the 800 i spent to fix it, only to have it do this stuff randomly every few months.just 2 weeks ago i had to slam on the brakes while driving and there was a bang sound and i drove it home.the next day it drove to work ok and then on way home when it started it immediately was running badly and check engine light and all that was on again.we took it to mechanic and he said thermostat was stuck open and it did need a coil and wires or something also. It has been just constant with this car and i am spending a ton of money.it's really difficult raising a family and working 30 miles away from my home and dealing with this constantly.oh, and the air conditioner only works in the winter time.definately not when idleling.mechanic says that's a 400$ part so i'm just trying to scrounge up the money to fix that part of the electric disaster this car is before it hits 101 on my days sitting in traffic.please help.the document i have to upload is the reciept from the repair.it was messed up for almost a year before i could fix it.mostly just sitting.
Lost passenger headlamp, passenger front turn signal and all rear turn signals. The fast signal only indicated that the right signal was not operational. We had a near rear collision while making a left turn into traffic.upon investigation it was found that the 30 amp fuse (number f16)in the under hood fuse box was overheated and melted as well as the fuse socket was melted.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While the contact's wife was driving the vehicle, the brake, abs, and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as indicated in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,418.
My ignition would not shut off key is stuck and ignition won't turn
2009 and possibly 2010 volkswagen jetta windshield wiper system stopped working when the brake was applied and only restarted when the brake pedal was released. Updated 02-26-2010.updated ivoq 06/01/10vehicle taken to dealer 4 times for corrective action and system is not repaired. Dealer told me that vw engineering stated that this is proper operation of the system and no repairs are needed. Dealers employees are aware of the safety hazard associated with lack of proper operation and state that they acknowledged the problem and that it is not in proper working order.
Feb 2014 headlights and brakelights were out...fuse plate and plug was replace at dealership . No charge. Since then i constanly had to replace headlights and brake light bulbs. November 2016..headlights and brake light wont come on even woth bulbs change.took to dealership..states i need new fuse box..call vw customer care..i have to pay out of pocket...this lighting issue been a nuisance for two years.
The etc sign comes on and the car lost its power significantly. The obd scan does not show any code
I had just left my vw dealership it have an unrelated issues looked at, i had a service that wed. I pulled out of the dealership drove about a mile and my car flashed so kind of warning. I turned around to go back to the dealership and it died. I was less than a mile away from getting on the interstate where i would have been traveling at 70 mph.
2009 jetta tdi sportwagen.during a panic stop to avoid an accident the abs and atc (traction control) dash indicator lights came on solid along with an alarm and the brake indicator light flashing on and off. During this panic stop both rear brakes locked.turning the ignition off and on reset the indicator lights.ten minutes later i attempted to duplicate the incident on a quiet side street by driving at 20 mph and hitting the brakes hard enough to engage the abs. Once again the indicator lights came on and alarm sounded.dealer diagnosed problem as failure of the abs controller. Research on internet indicated that this is a common problem with 2009 jettas with hundreds of similar occurrences. The part is $1750 plus labor to install brings total to $2200. The abs controller is not a wear item and should not be failing on a car which has 62,400 miles on it. The car has been dealer maintained and serviced since new. This was the first time the abs had been engaged other than during the winter on snow covered roads.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start because the battery was dead. The vehicle was jumpstarted and seven warning indicators illuminated including the check engine, abs, esp, and power steering indicators. The vehicle started after the jumpstart and was taken to ciocca volkswagen of allentown (1345 lehigh st, allentown, pa 18103) where it was diagnosed that a new abs module, pump, and ignition switch were needed. The contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The rear doors on my 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi don't lock - with the lock inside the door or the key fob. This is a major safety concern as i drive through the city everyday and anyone could just get in my car or rob me. I researched it online to try and solve the issue myself, but it seems like a difficult/expensive fix, and there are numerous posts online about other jetta tdi's locks malfunctioning. Volkswagen has not issued a recall, but this seems to be a very common problem with their vehicles.
I turned my car on, and the airbag warning light came on. The owner's manual states to take it immediately to a dealer. I did so, as quickly as possible, for computer diagnostics. I was told the pods system had failed on my passenger side. My passenger airbag does not turn on when i have a passenger in the car. Vw told me they would not pay for the part because i was out of warranty, due to mileage. However, i was also told that wear and tear on a vehicle does not impact the functioning of the airbags. Now, vw has a nationwide backorder of the part to repair my vehicle, with no indication of when i will be able to repair my vehicle. As of now, my vehicle is unsafe for passengers. According to the driver's manual, airbag failures may also reduce the effectiveness of the restraint system in the event of a crash. For the price of this vehicle, i would not expect the airbags to fail, ever, let alone in barely three years.
We were driving on a two lane highway. The cruise control was set. Out of nowhere the car just quit. The gauges went to zero. The car didn't have power. We coasted until we found a clearing where we could pull off the road. We were able to apply the brakes to come to a complete stop. We were very lucky we were able to coast far enough to find a spot to pull off. There was not an emergency lane on the road. The closest town was 18 miles away. We put the car in park and tried to start it without any luck. After awhile it did turn back on and we were able to drive to the dealership.
While driving the vehicle all of a sudden starts to beep and the abs light, epc light, check engine light, brake light, and skid control light show. The vehicle sometimes loses the speedometer reading which drops to 0. This sporadically happens, sometimes it'll stay for days and other times it'll go away after 10 minutes and not appear again for a day or two. It seems to be happening more and more frequently. It happens when in motion and when starting the vehicle. This makes it very difficult to drive since the speedometer malfunctions and in the snow the vehicle seems to handle worse than usual and the brake system does not kick in every time. The abs module seems to be malfunctioning.
We went to replace a key and remote on this car and when they went to "program" it they said that they were unable to as both the front drivers side door actuator and rear drivers side door actuator were both non responsive and would have to be replaced.as a consequence, we learned that the car cannot actually be locked using the remote.we understand that sometimes this gets worse over time and other aspects of the lock go bad -- you can't open the trunk, the rear door, etc.not being able to lock or unlock your doors is clearly a safety issue and one that you would have to fix in order to use the car.several people have fixed their own cars and volkswagen is aware of the issue, but won't provide the part at a decent price.the door lock actuator is $233.20 for the front door and $238.70 for the rear door.and the labor is $150 for each (involves fully removing both door panels etc.).the grand total the dealership is asking for the repair is $833.and this is only for 2 doors that have failed.we are asking that the nhtsa look into how many of these are failing in cars under 10 years old and looking into whether volkswagen is involved in a cover up of the faultiness of the original parts.they will not tell consumers how many of these fail or how many they replace. People who work on their own cars are repairing the parts themselves and the blogs are saying that it is an issue with the contacts inside the actuator failing and needing to be resoldered.
I smelled something burning in my car for a little while last night.this morning, when the sun was out, i was able to see that there was a burn mark in my seat from the seat warmer.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while the driver was driving, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated with a beeping noise. The vehicle was taken to carolina volkswagen (7800 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704) 537-2336) where it was diagnosed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) but could not complete the recall due to the module had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
Started with key being very difficult to turn on or off in ignition and the steering column lock no longer engaged at all when the car was off.then, twice within 1 mile, the steering column lock did engage while the car was being operated in a turn at approximately 45 miles per hour.after parking the car immediately following, the key would not turn to the off position until the exposed end of the key was tapped with a hammer.steering column lock then appeared to lock and unlock appropriately, however, key will no longer turn in the ignition to the start position.car is currently at the local dealership who has diagnosed the problem of an "inoperable steering column lock" and is performing the needed repair.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The abs, brake, and slippery warning indicators intermittently illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to a fuel station and later to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,120.
Intermittent electrical problems from undetermined source for last year, ended up losing all lights on passenger side of car, and some lights/light function on driver's side, including brake lights, turn signals, headlights etc.random security alarm going off without being able to turn it off, brake warning lights, traction control issues.after a quick internet search i became aware that this is a very common problem and known vw issue, and found f16 fuse to be melted along with a portion of the fuse box.called the only vw dealer in the city 10/23/14 and was told i had two safety recalls on my car, one for an ecm software update and one for this electrical issue, neither of which i was notified of, yet have been notified to have the "diesel only" sticker installed, and haven't moved since long before i purchased the car.dealer is not able to look at my vehicle until 10/27/14 and cannot provide a loaner car since volkswagen won't reimburse them for that cost.called volkswagen customer service and spoke with doug, only to be told they could not authorize rental car reimbursement, and i would need to either shoulder that expense myself or continue driving the car in it's current state.informed him that the car was not safe to be driven with the lighting issues, and fuse f16 being tied into abs as well, was told he couldn't help me.if they had done the correct thing, i wouldn't be left in an unsafe car to transport my family, due to their engineering design negligence.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle slid to a stop. In addition, the abs and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to volkswagen mckinney (3600 s central expy., mckinney, tx 75070) where it was diagnosed that the abs control module needed to be repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unable to be repaired because a software update was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that a diagnostic test was not needed because the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). When the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, it was diagnosed that the vehicle's software failed and was unable to be updated. The dealer also stated that the module needed to be replaced; however, approval from the manufacturer was needed. The manufacturer determined that although the dealer diagnosed that the module needed to be replaced, it would not be replaced. The recall stated that "any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced." the failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Abs light on and brake blinking red light
I have been told my car is not eligible for the abs module replacement claim but there is a problem with it as i drive the car. The brake light, traction control light and abs light are all on and flashing with a beep that is consistent once the key is in the ignition and it's a very distracting sound that i wish i could fix myself but even the part costs $600+ and to go to the dealer and get it fixed for $1800.i am a college student who doesn't have the funds to fix this issue and i have not been given a reason why my vehicle is not eligible for the fix.
Car's abs and brake system has been failing once a while causing car to lose control of stability. Random "engine workshop failure" many times while starting up the car and car performance gets very limited.
During normal driving of the vehicle, it had many dash lights turn on simultaneously, including abs, traction control, brake (even though emergency brake was not engaged), epc, and power steering.the gas gauge dropped to zero intermittently and the speedometer dropped to 0 while the car was being driven at around 25mph.on the short drive home, the car went into limp mode and lost power steering.the issue has been diagnosed as the abs module needing replaced for over $2000.the car has approximately 85k miles on it, and this part should last the lifetime of the car.thankfully, there was no accident involved like some of the other complaints.if this happened on the freeway it could have caused a serious accident.beyond the complaints with the nhtsa, there are countless other drivers on vw forums of jetta and other models from 2009 with the same issue.
Brakes locking up..lights for abs stability on
I was driving at approximately 45 mph when a deer came into the road from the right side. I seen the deer and should have had plenty of time to miss it and come to a stop. I removed the car from 5th gear while using both the clutch and brake pads. Once i applied significant pressure to the brakes the completely locked up, as did the steering wheel. My car collided with the deer and subsequently traveled off the right side of the road in a spin, stopping approximately 40 feet down an embankment. Since then i have had no luck keeping the vehicle running. I have had the alternator, plugs and coil packs, starter, and ignition changed with no remedy. The vehicle will not start.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 35 mph, the abs, esc, brake, traction, and steering wheel warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
In april of 2016 car just had 6 indicator lights on dash.just happened one day on the highway.speedometer, gas gauge none of the dash worked.red light constant flashing.we ended up having to park it for 6 months while still paying 300 a month car payment and full coverage insurance until i had money to fix it.around the same time the back passenger window stopped working and still doesn't work. I got this car in march of 2015 i believe.it has cost me so much money and i am hoping that i may be able to get a reimbursement on the 800 i spent to fix it, only to have it do this stuff randomly every few months.just 2 weeks ago i had to slam on the brakes while driving and there was a bang sound and i drove it home.the next day it drove to work ok and then on way home when it started it immediately was running badly and check engine light and all that was on again.we took it to mechanic and he said thermostat was stuck open and it did need a coil and wires or something also. It has been just constant with this car and i am spending a ton of money.it's really difficult raising a family and working 30 miles away from my home and dealing with this constantly.oh, and the air conditioner only works in the winter time.definately not when idleling.mechanic says that's a 400$ part so i'm just trying to scrounge up the money to fix that part of the electric disaster this car is before it hits 101 on my days sitting in traffic.please help.the document i have to upload is the reciept from the repair.it was messed up for almost a year before i could fix it.mostly just sitting.
The failure that occurred was while the vehicle was in motion, on a city street, almost all the indicator lights turned on (brake, abs, check engine, and stability control) and the fuel and speedometer gauges went out. After pulling over and restarting the car, it seem to operate ok, but then everything lit up again.i pulled over on a side street to test the brakes and it seemed to brake "normal" without engaging the abs.it seem like the car operates without abs, stability control, the speedometer, and fuel gauge.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the exterior brake lights remained illuminated. In addition, the dealer diagnosed that the abs modules failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not yet given the approval for the repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer provided the contact with a loaner vehicle. The contact did not know if the dealer would update the abs control module software and replace the abs modules. The manufacturer had not provided a reasonable solution. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving the vehicle, i had to stop quickly due to possible impact with a car which ran a red light. My abs kicked in to prevent wheel lock up and suddenly esp/abs lights came on along with 3 loud beeps and my wheels locked up. Abs/esp lights stayed on and my traction control, stability control and abs did not function anymore. Conventional braking was still working normal and car was drive-able. Upon performing a abs/esp scan for faults, it indicated a internal failure of the abs control module. Turning the car on and off resets the lights and abs function is restored, but if you attempt to do another panic stop- all the lights come on and anti-lock brakes do not function- brakes lock up.
The contact owned a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at approximately 45 mph and applying the brake pedal, the abs, the stability, and the brake warning lights illuminated. In addition, there was a loud abnormal noise and the vehicle spun out of control. The vehicle flipped three times and crashed into a bush. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger axle was fractured. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
While driving my 2009 vw jetta i went to pull out into intersection and the car shut off with no warning. At this time a light came on that says epc and prior to this my car would not start and would say safe on warning lights. This is a hazard to drive does anyone know what the problem could be and when item is replaced do i have to have the computer reprogrammed after this what a pain
Abs recall - i just received my recall for the jetta stating the above problem and remedy. But i don't the one paragraph in my letter above stating "please be aware that other conditions (unrelated to the issue described in this letter) may cause the abs system warning light in your vehicle to illuminate. Customers should be prepared to cover diagnostics and repair costs associated with these other, unrelated conditions"....really! are you fkm! i'm supposed to trust them when they tell me...."were sorry sir, but your problem is not related to the recall and the repair will cost you $650.00, thank you" haha, volkswagen is just trying to recoup the money they lost to the tdi scam. Never seen such a mischievous recall in my life! i have been having this problem for years now, rain or snow. If i turn the car off and back on it seams ok
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving various highway speeds, the abs and esc warning indicators suddenly illuminated and the steering wheel became harder to turn. In addition, the speed suddenly decreased. The vehicle was taken to lithia volkswagen in reno, nv where it was diagnosed that the abs module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, electronic stability control); however, since the diagnostic codes were not obtained from the module, the module would not be replaced per the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Upon driving through a highway interchange at a lower rate of speed the electronic stability control disconnected with an amber solid light on the instrument cluster indicating so, the anti-lock braking system also disengaged indicated as well with an amber solid light on the instrument cluster, and the brake light was flashing red on the instrument cluster.upon turning off the car and turning it back on it resets, however the issue is becoming more common as time goes on.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the anti-lock brake system, electronic stability control, and parking brake indicators were illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Sheehy volkswagen of springfield (6601 backlick rd, springfield, va 22150, (703) 544-2973) diagnosed that the anti-lock brake system needed to be replaced due to a lack of connection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
My abs light came on when i was in cruise control at 60 mph and knocked me out of cruise control. Another time i was getting ready to stop for a stop sign and the brake pedal started to vibrate and i almost couldn't stop and the abs light went on.
Takata recall. Car hesitates to speed up, abs light come up some time and go off. Light cover all the signal p r n d s when the gear lever is on drive (d).
My 2009 vw jetta has the abs, electronic stability program (esp) warning lamps illuminated with a flashing brake warning light during normal highway driving. The abs system program was updated by my local vw dealer about two years ago as a part of a vw recall that was mailed to us. The car is extremely sensitive to wet or moist roads on a 90f day, it acts like it's driving on ice.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While the contact's wife was driving the vehicle, the brake, abs, and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as indicated in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,418.
Abs, brake, seat belt and washer lights came on and still on at all times
On june 22, 2016, while driving on a winding road the abs/esc lights illuminated and flashed.they went away when the car was turned off and restarted.then, on november 15, 2016, i made a defensive driving maneuver after being cut off by another car.i was driving approx 60 mph on the freeway and applied the brakes quickly to avoid hitting the other car.the brakes locked upcausing the care to skid.the car began to fishtail and lose control.i was unable to steer properly and the abs system never engaged.the car spun and did 180 degree turn slamming into the side of the freeway wall causing over $4000 in damage to the car.after the crash the abs/esc caution lights were illuminated and flashing.the lights went away when the car was turned off and restarted.then on jan. 5 2017, during adverse weather conditions (snow packed roads), my car slid off the freeway and became stuck.i had to request emergency road side services to pull me out.i was traveling under 10 mph and the abs system failed to engage.once again the abs and esc warning lights were illuminated turning off when the car was restarted.all of these incidents appear to be directly related to the recent recall notice for the abs control module failure.
I was driving to work and the abs control module suddenly quit working. It hasn't started working again at all so it wasn't a fluke.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). Later, when the vehicle was started, the abs, brake, epc, and esc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation volkswagen las vegas (6375 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89146). The vehicle was not repaired because another unknown repair needed to be completed first. The vehicle was then taken to findlay volkswagen (983 auto show drive, henderson, nv 89014) where the previous dealer's assessment was confirmed. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and epc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the contact was unsure of the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
When driving on a windey road the abs light came on and the car was breaking funny. I checked online to see if there was any recalls on my vehicle and found that the abs module software needed to be updated. The recall also stated that the abs module may need to be replaced due to this problem. I took it in and had the update installed, so now that i have it back, it is worse than ever. They said that i would need to replace the abs module for $1,6665 in order to get my car working right again. "wasn't it included" i asked. They said it was a separate problem and the error code was not in the perimeters. I'm not the only one with this problem do to volkswagen's screw up with the software. I've checked around and there are many others that are having the same problems.just the other day the epc light came on and the speedometer stopped working because apparently the abs module on this vehicle also tracks your speed. I'm not the only one and this is a blatant fault towards volkswagen and their shady practice.
Abs module failure.result in loss of power steering, antilock braking system functionality, and traction control at the same time
I was driving down the street when a loud beeping and the red abs failure + every light on dashboard lit up. Every gauge stopped working (the gas gauge, speedometer, etc) i was close to home and carefully proceeded to the house. After a half mile the car stalled and the engine died. Because i was prepared for an event, i immediately set hazards and rolled to the side of the road. I restarted the car and made it the rest of the way home (2 blocks) without it stalling again. I have not driven the car since, i took it the vw dealer and it was determined the abs module failed / broke and caused the problems. This is obviously a manufacturing the defect which can cause an immediate harmful affect. If i was on a highway or being careful far beyond any normal sense i could have easily been in a life threatening accident.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle started to decelerate and was able to come to a complete stop. The traction control, abs, brake, and tire pressure warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact called brandon volkswagen at (813) 630-4000 (located at 9816 e adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619) and was informed that either the abs module or the speed sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes locked up and caused the contact's vehicle to crash into the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. Two weeks after the failure, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The failure mileage was 128,792.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact was experiencing a progressing failure with the abs and electronic stability control indicators illuminating and the brake light flashing. Months later, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact called charles maund volkswagen (6900 burnet rd, austin, tx 78757, (512) 458-1111) and was informed that the remedy was not available. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that various warning indicators illuminated and the speedometer malfunctioned, which resulted in the speedometer not indicating the correct speed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. White allen volkswagen was contacted and refused to perform the repair due to the abs module being defective, which needed to be replaced before the recall could be performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). When the contact initially received the notice, he contacted tom bush volkswagen (9850 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225, 904-371-4350) who serviced the vehicle and replaced the defective components. Two years later, the contact's wife noticed that the abs and brake warning indicators were illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle back to the same dealer and was informed that he would have to pay out of pocket for any future repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were standing by the dealer's decision regarding the handling of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000. Consumer stated i was contacted by sarah at vw of america's customer care department and told that the update that was done and code that is shown does not hold them responsible for honoring the recall. I have tried to get info on how the code works with the abs module and was told there is no one to explain.
My jetta gli stalled on me while i was on the highway in 5th gear. The epc warning light came on prior to the car stalling. I was unable to start the car after.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact was unable to start the vehicle and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed as needing a new battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the battery was tested at the dealer and the vehicle was able to start. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
The abs module faulting is a known and common problem for these vehicles.vw has a recall for the abs software-recall #16v913. If your module doesn't crash when the dealer performs the update, which it likely won't, then they do not replace the module. We feel this is a workaround to cover them to not have to replace them. Ours went out this month while i was driving. This was extremely dangerous as i lost steering control and the vehicle kept downshifting below 30 mph on a highway that i should have been traveling 60 mph on. The epc and abs lights came on. When we called the dealer, they agreed to look at it to see if it was the abs module and if it would be eligible for replacement under the recall. It was not covered because they were "unable to perform the software update".this is because of the specific wording on the vw recall. I have read that several other customers have been turned away because of the same thing and left with expensive repairs. They should issue a recall to cover the faulty abs modules all together and not exclude them due to the "software update." the recall is a play on words to cover them from not being required to replace them. It is strategic and misleading. We called vw and was told it would not be covered also. Here is a web link of other people logging the same experiences. There are others online. People can get killed driving these when they go out. Now we have to pay to a lot of money to get ours replaced by the dealer. Https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3a__www.carcomplaints.com_volkswagen_jetta_2009_brakes_abs-5fmodule-5ffailure.shtml&d=dwifag&c=jeeqba34pbypuh24nmkpeqmar10xrxvb2bkb2zkzota&r=6dyybkqc3i6oeecbuj9bho9grwogbouqqqo65ae7heevedcofg9ckup5aboy62za&m=l-ph22lrzgljo213rvzvwe4r7p4rdookk5ygsejd82m&s=w3hxti9g3h4xc4hmqb_qsqtgust8ab15ahwhmoydfce&e=
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to hover clay cooley volkswagen of richardson (300 north central express way, richardson, tx 75080, 214-336-5770). The dealer stated that they would not replace the abs control module free of charge. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to send an invoice with the cost for the abs control module and they may provide reimbursement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
During normal driving abs, brake, and esc lights turned on to inform me there's problem with the braking system. My vehicle at the time only had around 55,000 miles. I believe the abs module prematurely malfunctioned. Vw dealer confirmed a faulty abs module and it will cost $2,200 to fix it. When searching for related issues on the internet, if found numerous similar complaints regarding the abs failure. I can only assume that there are more drivers who have experienced the problem like me, but has not filed a complaint yet. I didn't even consider filing a complaint until i finally got it confirmed that it was the abs module failure. I believe vw should replace the abs module at no cost to owner.
Abs vw jetta recall. My 2009 vw is currently under a safety recall for abs system failures. The abs system on my car has in fact failed, yet the dealer is refusing to complete the recall because the system is in failure and they claim that the software cannot be updated to see if the system is failing. The dealer instructed me to replace the abs system in my car (at my own cost) so they can complete the software check. The estimate for the repair was $2900. I refused as the part in question is under recall. They claim the recall does not cover my failed abs system. I believe volkswagen is abdicating their safety responsibilities for a known problem and failed part in their cars. In a cursory review online there are hundreds of similar complaints to be found online. I hope that the ntsb is reviewing similar complaints and will compel vw to make the mechanical repairs to the abs systems necessary, not just check the software.
1) abs/esp lights came on while cruising at highway speeds.2) diagnosed as an internal electrical failure of the abs hydraulic pump.abs and esp inoperable.3) hydraulic pump must be replaced for a shocking $2,800!
The etc sign comes on and the car lost its power significantly. The obd scan does not show any code
The wipers stopped working first. Then it got stuck n neutral and went into limp mode and i'm unable to drive it. Had to get a new gear shifter and after all that money spent it still isn't fixed.
Takata recall. In february of 2017 my check engine light came on and was accompanied by a series of 3 beeps. As i continued to drive more lights came on and my dash board looked like a christmas tree ex. Airbag, oil, check engine, abs, epc, brake light, etc.when driving on the high way my gauges will shut off and i can not see how fast i am going, my car will decelerate with my foot on the gas at random times on the high way. I look my car in for repair to cars auto in las vegas because my car could not pass smog. They did an analysis and informed me that my abs module was shot and there was an active recall for the device. I took it to my local vw dealership and thought with my safety in concern that this would be a simple fix. Instead, they informed me that i would need to make an appointment and come back another day but i refused to drive my car off the lot. They took my car to the back and said that my abs module was not communicating with the computer and that i would need to pay $700 to have a diagnostic done before they would replace my abs. If the abs is faulty as explained in recall #16v913 under vw action 45f2 if the abs fails to pass the test then it will be replaced free of charge. They seem to notbe complying and giving me the run around.
Abs module recall i have an incomplete recall that volkswagen is not trying to fix. They are saying that they are not getting a connection to be able to read the recall and that i would have to buy the new abs module so that they could do an update on the new module. When it clearly states in the recall that abs modules with an insufficient ground connection would be replaced. Volkswagen has done nothing but say they can't get the code to show for them to perform the recall. I understand why volkswagen has the most complaints because even if it's something they are required to fix they will try to weasel their way out of remedying the situation.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer (brown's volkswagen, 10501 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23236, (804) 379-7283) for diagnostic testing. The dealer located failure code: dtc 125 (which was related to the recall) and stated that the abs control module would need to be replaced with the software upgrade. The dealer also located failure code: dtc 124 (unknown). The contact stated that the dealer was awaiting a response from the manufacturer to resolve the dtc 124 failure code. The manufacturer provided a case number and the contact was awaiting a remedy. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic for further diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). When the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, it was diagnosed that the vehicle's software failed and was unable to be updated. The dealer also stated that the module needed to be replaced; however, approval from the manufacturer was needed. The manufacturer determined that although the dealer diagnosed that the module needed to be replaced, it would not be replaced. The recall stated that "any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced." the failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
My abs light came on and then my red brake light came on, a few days later myepc light came on. About a week after thatthat my speedometer stopped working and i noticed that the mileage had stopped counting.i took it to napleton's volkswagen service department in orlando and (short version) received a quote to do the work of over $1700 to fix the abs before they could even tell me if there was a problem with the abs as they could not upload the software for the recall..the problem was directly related to the abs module..which in my paperwork is described in the recall information.i have told them not to fix my car as i believe this is incorrect (most of the work they quoted i believe is incorrect) and will be taking it to a mechanic i trust.it also opens the door for fraud as if i allowed them to do the work and then "fix" the recall that would seem like they would be charging me and volkswagen for the work.they also are charging me for diagnostic on the abs but per their own words they haven't been able to do the diagnostic.my car actually runs fine, however without the speedometer and having the brake lights on it feels very unsafe.the problem started 2 weeks ago july 23, 2018 and i brought it to service dealer yesterday
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving, the contact stated that the vehicle performed abnormally. Also, the speedometer and fuel gauge ceased to function, and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control), but the technician refused to perform the repair due to the hydraulic pump needing to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal vibration. Also, the vehicle veered left or right when braking and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard numerous times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer (team volkswagen of hayward, 25115 mission blvd, hayward, ca 94544, (510) 885-1000) indicated that the remedy and parts were available. The regional case manager indicated that the manufacturer would not provide a solution because of the age and mileage of the vehicle. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. When attempting to drive the vehicle, the brake, abs, and traction warning indicators illuminated. A beeping sound was also heard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was later taken to winn volkswagen woodland hills (located at 21141 ventura blvd, woodland hills, ca 91364, (818) 884-4444) where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a software update was performed; however, it did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Anti-lock brake and stability control failure during braking event. During braking event on slippery surface: 1.) abs engaged as normal at start of braking event.2.) abs stopped working and wheels locked up resulting in vehicle rotation.3.) stability control and brake warning lights came on accompanied by a beep.4.) after braking event warning lights remained on and abs/stability were non-functional.5.) after car restart warning lights were gone and abs/stability control worked.under gentle braking on slippery surface abs works.able to consistently recreate issue with hard braking or hard acceleration on slippery surface. There is no indication of an issue prior to failure.car was checked by vw dealership prior to failure and no error codes were returned pertaining to abs/stability control.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start because the battery was dead. The vehicle was jumpstarted and seven warning indicators illuminated including the check engine, abs, esp, and power steering indicators. The vehicle started after the jumpstart and was taken to ciocca volkswagen of allentown (1345 lehigh st, allentown, pa 18103) where it was diagnosed that a new abs module, pump, and ignition switch were needed. The contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Abs, traction control, and brake light warnings all flashing. Abs control module faulty and needed to be replaced
The abs module on my 2009 vw jetta.after taking it to the vw dealer in ontario california on 12-27-2016, service adviser robert tobar informed me that theabs module failed and told me that it needed to be replaced. I was quoted $2640.39. I asked him if there was a recall for this part and he said no. Since so many people had the same problem, i figured it had to be a faulty part and decided to wait for the announcement of a recall. In march 2017, i found out that approximately 136k vehicles were recalled for the abs module. Manufacturer recall number 45f2/nhtsa recall number 16v913 after searching my vin number, i found out that my car is eligible for the recall.i took my car to the dealer 3/10/17 9:30am. The service adviser is philip gibson.i called philip at 4:46pm and he informed me that the replacement abs part was put on order and that it would take approximately 5 days to fix. At 523pm, philip called me and said that because my abs module already faulted due to the recall, that i wasn't eligible for the recall and that i would have to pay for the fix to be eligible for the recalled. I told him that this did not make sense and he agreed and told me to call customer care at 9093765411. Unfortunately, customer care was already closed.please help.
Going down the interstate at 70mph beside a semi, the car slightly (not enough to take me out of my lane) pulls to the side & ding! ding! ding! 'abs' & 'esp' lights come on & the emergency 'brake' light on the dash starts flashing. No additional symptoms that i noticed on the next 15miles to work, just the dash lights. Upon arriving at work i park & shut the car off. Restart it. And everything appears as thou it was an aberration. No lights. No dinging. From a car that goes nuts when you're simply just low on wiper-fluid, it could be something major like an abs module or 'speed sensor' (from what 100s of other owners say online) or something 'minor' like a corroded fuse. Needless to say, while i'm wincing at the potential repair costs, i'm in fear of & dreading my drive home this evening. I'm glad no one was hurt this time but as we all know, the odds are someone is going to get hurt. Whatever is causing this problem for numerous vw owners is a safety issue. If abs & traction control are mandatory features on a car via the nhtsa, it stands to reason that rampant problems such as vw jetta owners are experiencing is a manufacturer's quality issue. It's not normal wear & tear. I actually trust the nhtsa to do the right things here; find out what the problem is & make vw fix it. The only other option the nhtsa has is to ignore a blatant problem with the abs & traction stability controls of a mass production family sedan/vehicle.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately at 80 mph, the abs, electronic stability control, and brake warning indicators suddenly illuminated and remained lit. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was serviced in may of 2017 per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes) and the abs control module software was updated. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures listed in the recall. The manufacturer and local dealer (vista volkswagen, 700 n. Federal hwy, popeno beach, fl) were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
The car disables the abs while driving, and the abs, brake and electronic stability control indicators are lit simultaneously, while the car dings.quite distracting.a little research shows complaints for the same behavior since just oct. 30, 2019:nhtsa id number: 11277060nhtsa id number: 11288718nhtsa id number: 11283008nhtsa id number: 11279604there is a recall which was considered closed for my vehicle for this issue: 16v913000dealership has also quoted about $1500 to replace the abs module, because the current module cannot be updated.seems like there are lots of bad modules that cannot be updated.this is a hazard condition; especially here in michigan.
Abs esp brake steering wheel warning lights illuminate and beep at any time while driving or when ignition key is on position.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while the driver was driving, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated with a beeping noise. The vehicle was taken to carolina volkswagen (7800 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704) 537-2336) where it was diagnosed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) but could not complete the recall due to the module had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle slid to a stop. In addition, the abs and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to volkswagen mckinney (3600 s central expy., mckinney, tx 75070) where it was diagnosed that the abs control module needed to be repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unable to be repaired because a software update was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that a diagnostic test was not needed because the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Abs warning light solid yellow, break light flashing red and beeping,esp/asr light solid yellow (inactive.)vw dealership replaced abs module and pump total bill $ 3109.44
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The vehicle was taken to heritage volkswagen and the contact was informed of an abs failure with the vehicle. Afterwards, the contact was made aware that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to heritage volkswagen to be repaired, but there were other issues with the abs. As a result, the vehicle was no longer eligible for the recall. The manufacturer stated that the campaign was a software issue and they no longer had to assist with the recall. The contact referenced verbiage from the recall, which noted that the abs control modules with insufficient ground connections would be replaced. The failure mileage was 108,000. The vin was not provided.updated 07/19/17*lj
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Here's another abs module failure thanks to vw's horrible design.the failure is causing the entire dash cluster to go haywire. Car beeps all the time because it thinks the emergency brake is on. Speedometer doesn't work! fuel gauge jumps up when engaging brakes. Abs, traction, epc, cel lights constantly on, and sometimes it goes into limp mode making it dangerous to drive on the highway. Vw charges $2,000 for the part excl labor which is 20% of the price of the car new. This should not happen with a seven year old car at only 100k miles
My vehicle was stuck in a snow drift at the end of my road.i deactivated my electronic skid protection to get my vehicle free from the snow drift.i successfully made it onto the road and only going 20mpn due to icy roads and bad weather conditions.1 to 2 miles down from where i was stuck, my abs and esp light came on and i almost lost control but because i was going so slow, i was a ble to keep it on the road.i pulled into the closest gas station to investigate and my rear brakes were locked up and would not come loose.i thought they may ahve been frozen so i cleaned what snow was on there and actuated the brakes several times, moving my vehicle back and forth to break them loose.this did not work so i drove it about 4 miles to the closest vw dealership, which was very difficult due to the icy roads and my rear wheels locked up.the vw technician told me that because my rear wheels were stuck in that snow drift and my front tires were trying to get me unstuck, a code popped up which activated my rear brakes.he cleared the code and my car works perfectly fine.if this "code" had tripped 10 minutes later, i would have been on the highway traveling at higher speeds on very bad road conditions and would have cause an accident.i do not know if the dealership was truthful as to what they found, if it was truly a code or if they were just frozen shut which created the code.i just wanted to create a complaint to log this issue in case this happens again, i have proof of the issue and complaint.
Volkswagen abs stability issues... This issues started in the end of december 2016 when i started to drive it to take my son to work all of a sudden every light on the dashboard when i started it my car came on and did not go off i set for a while i reversed and the car steering wheel was hard to turn. After i tried to reverse the lights on the dashboard when off i started to drive halfway to my destination all of the lights came back on and then the car started to become very flimsy. I pulled over turn the car off i turn the car back on all the lights came back on and then they went off again by the time i got to my destination i turn the car off and sat and called the volkswagen dealership they instructed me to go back to where i just got my tires done because maybe it was just a sensor. At this time i could not find a towing company i started the car back the lights went away i tried to drive towards the mechanic i previously used the lights came back on i drove slow with my hazard lights on pulled over to the side call the mechanic they told me to try to make it down to their shop. At the ryman to the shop they checked over the car and said it was an electrical issue and the dashboard module. I called the mechanic at the volkswagen dealership in union city georgia they instructed me to try to bring it up to them after bringing it to them they said sad that i needed to get a electrical module repaired and something else and my total was going to be $3,200. I was not able to get it done on that day they asked me whether i could purchase another vehicle exchange that one or try to find a lower price and they will match it. I have not been able to do neither. I now find out that this problem was a recall no one is contact me i accidentally found out on my telephone watching the news.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the brake light randomly illuminated while waiting to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer was contacted several times, but the contact was unable to schedule a repair in a reasonable time frame. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving the vehicle all of a sudden starts to beep and the abs light, epc light, check engine light, brake light, and skid control light show. The vehicle sometimes loses the speedometer reading which drops to 0. This sporadically happens, sometimes it'll stay for days and other times it'll go away after 10 minutes and not appear again for a day or two. It seems to be happening more and more frequently. It happens when in motion and when starting the vehicle. This makes it very difficult to drive since the speedometer malfunctions and in the snow the vehicle seems to handle worse than usual and the brake system does not kick in every time. The abs module seems to be malfunctioning.
Here's a video i made that shows the effects: http://youtu.be/ubg3nmsa75mi'll just be driving along and suddenly the car will start beeping and the power steering will quit working and every warning light on the dashboard will come on at the same time and the speedometer will drop to zero no matter what speed i'm driving and sometimes the car will pop out of gear while i'm driving 70 miles an hour on the freeway.it started out intermittently in 2014 and the dealership couldn't diagnose the problem. But then it started happening more and more frequently and the issue could be identified in late 2015.so now 2 different vw dealerships have told me that the issue is a faulty abs module. It's crazy that an abs module can shut down so many different systems while the car is in motion. If you look around online you'll find it affects several different vw models, at least the jetta and the golf, maybe others. My wife and i don't drive the car anymore because we don't want to get in a wreck when the car just pops out of gear for no reason. But i bet other people have been hurt by these faulty abs modules and all the dangerous effects they have on the car.
I picked the car up from the dealer on friday sept. 30 for repairs from the earlier incident and drove the car approximately 95 miles. On sat. Oct 1 i drove 5 miles and as i turned into my drive way the car shut off in the same manner as before, the doors unlocked and the dash board lights went black. Only this time it did not restart after waiting.i had the car towed to the dealer again, and this time it was a faulty climate control switch in the electrical unit. I contacted vw america again about the issues with the car.see compliant #10428913. I expressed my issues the safety of the car and that the car was suddenly shutting off.vw america covered the cost of the second repairs but not the first.
The contact owned a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 30 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated as the brake pedal was depressed. The contact's vehicle did not stop and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to call her insurance company. The manufacturer opened case number: 180215369. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) after the crash, which could have contributed to the brake failure. The failure mileage was 163,129. Engine was placed with a remanufactured engine in november 2014 due to original engine failure. The mileage for original replacement engine was approximately 38,000 miles.
Recall 45f2- while driving my car under normal conditions the abs light came on. Coincidentally the next day i received a letter in the mail stating there was a recall on the abs for my vehicle. When i contacted vw they could not find the recall. I did a search and found it in 5mins. I contacted them again and told them i found it they proceeded to schedule an appointment. After they worked on my car and did the software update the abs light was still on. They told me my abs pump had a failure code of 01276/12 (abs pump electrical error in circuit remains) and that the recall did not cover it and quoted me to replace the whole assembly at $2600. My understanding is that the abs module controls the pump and if the pump fails it is because the module failed. I contacted vw corporate and they gave me the same answer, it is not covered under the recall. If i drive the car i am at risk of dying, my wife and children are at risk of dying. This is one of the most important parts of the car. I can not believe vw would try and push the fix back on the consumer!!!!
Multiple warning lights on dashboard, abs, traction control and brake lights along with 3 audible beeps. Abs system no longer functioning along with traction control. Mechanic has indicated there is a known defect with the abs module in this model year and just within the last week vw has issued a partial recall but has not expanded to include all vehicles. Repair costs are over $2000.
My wife was driving her 2009 vw jetta and the abs, traction control and brake light comes on the dashboard the other day with a beeping sound also. First let me say this car just turned 65,000 miles. I have owned many vehicles in my lifetime and this is unacceptable for a major safety device to fail as this did so early in the life of this car. I have read many other complaints that the abs control module fails and consumers have lost steering. This part is $1550.00 and another $375.00 to install, total of $1925.00. You can only buy this part new at the vw dealer ( just called). I can't believe this has not been recalled by now. Please someone look into this problem. I don't want my wife driving this car, it is not safe with no abs working and possible loss of steering. Also don't know if this is connected to the abs problem but the rear brakes are used up way to soon. Brake dust all over the rear wheels. I'm a car guy and work on cars, this is not right.. Thank you..
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact did not receive a notification. While driving, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete structure. There were no injuries, but the contact was a bit shaken up. A police report was not filed. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a collision center to inspect the damages. The dealer was not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
Unsatisfactory resolution to nhtsa recall no.: 16v-913https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/rclrpt-16v913-3524.pdfthe proposed resolution to this recall is unsatisfactory.how can is it assured that if a module passes the load test the pcu ground connection will not fail at a future time?the failure reportedly occurs just when the abs/esp/steering system is needed most to maintain vehicle control.if this was a known manufacturing defect and the abs control module was replaced by an updated module with proper soldering then all vehicles produced with this manufacturing defect should receive an updated module.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer (murfreesboro hyundai, located at 2203 nw broad st, murfreesboro, tn) refused to perform the repair until they repaired another portion of the abs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
My 2009 jetta has been experiencing issues.the abs light, stability control light, brake light, and check engine light stay on.the car sputters from time to time.i took it to the dealer in my town for the volkswagen recall on the abs system.they supposedly fixed the abs software and module.then they tell me the abs pump is bad but not covered under warranty.it will be $3000 to replace!they replaced the mass air intake, a $442.00 repair and the car is still missing.check engine lights still on.now epc light is on.also, all of my abs lights, check engine, stability control, and brake lights are still on.how do i know the dealer actually did the abs repair?also, why is the abs pump not part of the recall?it's difficult to believe that the software caused the abs module to fail, but had nothing to do with the pump.this car seems to be a lemon.are there any plans to address the abs pump issue?
My vw jetta tdi had many problems since i purchased it. First, we had problems with the injection system imploding. They asked if we ever put in gasoline instead of diesel. I told them absolutely not. They wanted to charge me $6500 because car was out of warranty but service manager got vw to pay for it because i said i was going to get an attorney. On june 27, 2014 we had with an electrical problem where the battery was draining from a short in the radio modulator. The car had 101,348 miles. They fixed the problem which took 9 days to fix and cost $1238.56. I noticed the radio would stayed on with the key out of the car after that though. Then we had the check engine, air bag, abs and traction lights on at 109,452. I took it to my service station on 11/28/2014, but he said the dealer had to program update the software and check the abs module for electrical problem. The dealer said it was the o2 sensor on number 2 cylinder. They found no problems with the air bag, abs module or traction control. They charged me $600. The lights were all off. On january 3,my 17 year old daughter and her girlfriend went to the movies last night with the car. It was lightly raining out. She left the movie theatre around 8:20 pm. She came up to an intersection that was turning red. She applied the brakes and skidded through the intersection hitting another vehicle that was crossing. She was doing about 40 mph. She said the car did not want to stop. She said there where lights on the dashboard when she was driving. People in the other car went to hospital.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. Upon starting the vehicle, the abs and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and used a diagnostic tool to find that the abs failed. The contact took the vehicle to mckenna volkswagen cerritos (18303 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703, 855-995-7761) where he was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was contacted, but the office was closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.
Driving down the highway i had to slam on my brakes, expecting the abs to kick on i kept my foot down until i realized all my tires had locked up and i started to slide sideways. In heavy traffic i began pumping my brakes. Ever since, my abs system will work for a brief second before shutting off. This is a known issue for many 2009 mark v vw vehicles including the jetta. I was told by vw that it would bea $1600 replacment abs module. This should be recalled as a safety hazard by vwoa.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while the driving at 25-35 mph, the etc, the abs, traction control, the fuel gauge, and the brake warning lights all illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and the brake seized and the steering became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to day audi located at: 1580 golden mile hwy, monroeville, pa 15146, (724) 327-4900, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Abs module recall for 2009 volkswagen models affected needs to be revised, for there are lots of cars that suffer from abs modules failing while they are driving. Some cars which are illegible are left unfixed by volkswagen because they do not fit the specific details of the recall. The company shipped cars out with faulty abs modules and refuse to fix it and those cars are hazardous on the road. My vehicle, for example, has abs module working intermittently while it should be staying on. During a diagnosis the ecu senses no communication between it and the abs module, which is a hazard knowing my abs will not always function when i need it to stop quicker in response to the many obstacles on the road. The faulty abs sensor messed with my steering and gauges. The gauges do not present real time calculations and the steering assist has completely shut down due to abs being unresponsive.
Randomly, most of the vehicle warning lights, check engine or malfunction indicator light, brake system, abs, traction control or esp, airbag fault, appear while i am using a brake for red light and driving on any kinds of roads. Then i feel the wheel as heavier than usual, the past (cannot turn smoothly like before). I just purchased the used vehicle on december 16, 2015. The cardealer, autonation, sold the car by advertising that's well maintenanced and all checked. However, within6 months after the purchase, those vehicle warning lights came up on the display. Autonation suggested me to go to wollswagen dealer. The mechanic at the local volkswagen dealer gave me an estimates for the repair around 2,000 usd saying that abs system is not working and needs to be replaced by a new one.i asked a help to autonation, but the dealer said that's why volkswagen car is known as a risky choise. The dealer appolozied me saying that he cannot help me.is there any way to return the car to autonation or to get my car repaired by autonation?
2009 vw jetta tdi unable to start the vehicle it would crank but will not start. The vehicle was towed to the vw dealer and they said that the fuel pump in the fuel tank failed. The pump in the tank was replaced and still will not start. The dealer then said that the hpfp high pressure fuel pump on the engine was bad. They changed the pump and still will not start. The dealer does not know what is wrong with the vehicle at this time. They called their tech line awaiting an answer.i believe this is a high pressure fuel pump failure issue that is a known issue and well talked about on the vw tdi forums. If this is the issue the pumps and any repairs should be warrantied for the life of the vehicle as long as you own the vehicle since it was purchased new from the dealer.
Started my car for the second time that day, nothing out of the ordinary. About a mile away i experienced the car shutting down. I downshifted into second, turned back on but when i gave it gas it sputtered. I was on the side of the road for 1.5hrs waiting for tow truck. Mechanics computer describes the problem as low fuel pressure.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and to a mechanic, who determined that one of the pressure sensors in the exhaust system had failed. The dealer replaced both sensors because it was impossible to replace just one. The mechanic spoke with the manufacturer, but was told that there was not a repair available. The failure and the current mileage was 143,000.
The vehicle was stationary at idle for approximately 15 minutes. Fire started under the hood at unknown location. Initial smell of "something hot" was followed by smoke through vents. Noticed smoke between hood and windshield. Paint on hood bubbled in approximate location above oil cap / diesel particulate filter. Shut engine off and exited the vehicle.
We were driving our 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi down the highway at 65mph on friday may 24, 2013 when suddenly the car began to shake and shudder violently. It was very scary and then it seemed that the power was coming in and out. Because of the sudden shaking and loss of power, i had to very quickly pull to the side of the road, to avoid causing an accident on a heavily congested highway on a holiday weekend. The vehicle is always serviced by the dealership (including all oil changes) and is up to date on all pertinent maintenance. The dealership has diagnosed the vehicle with a failed high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and has accused us of somehow allowing metal into the diesel fuel (they even had some metal "samples" to show me at their service counter, how bizarre). I went back to the fuel station where we last filled up and spoke to the manager, who said there have been no reports of any issues related to contaminants of any kind in their diesel fuel.we are stuck with a $6,000 bill for a dealer-maintained car that has ~83,000 miles on it and is just over 3 years old, in addition to the fright of a violent loss of the vehicle's power, at highway speeds.
The exhaust flap is sticking in the open position, thus causing warning light on dash to come on.
We were driving on down the road and the cars lights started blinking and then car stop running and stopped dead in the road. Could not get it started again. If it had been on the freeway i am sure i would not be typing this we would be in hospital or worse. We had to get out and the steering was not working to get it to side of road. I am elderly and do not have alot of strength. We had to pay extra to aaa to tow it since we were far away from dealer. The dealer called and said there was metal shavings in fuel line and components.i researched online and have seen several of the same things happening to other cars. This is a real safety issue. Please help fix before someone dies http://www.carproblemzoo.com/volkswagen/jetta/2009/car-stall-problems.phpcar stall problem 2 failure date: 10/25/2012 while driving the dash warning lights illuminated and the car stalled causing complete loss of all power steering almost causing me to lose control and wreck. I was able to steer car to side of road and stop. Once stopped was able to get car to restart but was barely able to drive home (periodically died and had to restart, wouldn't stay running or idle). Had car towed to repair shop. They have diagnosed problem as low rail fuel pressure caused by failed high pressure fuel pump. This failure caused metal shavings to be dispersed throughout entire fuel system. I'm told that the hp fuel pump, low and high pressure fuel regulators, and tank fuel pump all must be replaced along with a complete removal and cleaning of all fuel system components. Estimated cost to repair is between $7,000 and $10,000. This car is a diesel tdi.
Traveling on interstate 10 from tallahassee, the car engine suddenly stopped running. After drifting onto the shoulder the engine light was on and the glow plug light was on. There were no indications of any problem prior to the engine stopping. No indicator lights came on, no sputtering, no loss of power etc. After many attempts to restart with no success, it was towed into marion florida. They could not tell what was wrong and i had to have it towed to the closest dealer in valousa ga. There they found metal pieces in the fuel filter and said this was going to be a major repair. Please contact me if you need more information about this incident.
For the past year or so my 2009 jetta tdi (diesel) has had the same recurring problem: my glow plug light will come on and i lose normal driving capabilities. I cannot accelerate or maintain speed as i normally do. My car will remain around 25 mph, sometimes losing power until i am forced to pull over. My solution has been to turn the car off, and back on again. The light will go off and i can drive normally most of the time. Sometimes i have to leave the car off for a period of time to regain standard driving capabilities. It has been about 2 weeks since that has happened. 2 days ago, my engine light came on. I took it to the dealer and they pulled codesp0087 and p0088 (fuel pressure too high and fuel pressure too low at the same time). They want me to replace the fuel rail, which will be an estimated $1000 in total parts/labor. I called another dealerin hopes of getting a better price and they are put off by the first dealer's recommendations. I was told there is no evidence of metal in my fuel system but even so, other dealer thinks this will be more serious than just replacing the rail. After researching i am beginning to think that i am experiencing the beginning of hpfp failure. I feel like i am driving a ticking time bomb and i'm not sure what to do! replacing the fuel rail feels like a quick, expensive and inefficient solution to a bigger problem. I contacted volkswagen customer care and i was told that i will receive a call from a regional agent about my situation tomorrow.
The abs module needs to be restore or replace. The lights on the dashboard that comes on includes engine, brakes,steering, abs, and e.t.c.(electronic throttle control).what actually happens when it comes on is it hard to steer,acceleration goes slow, beeping hearing test noise frequents , gas gauge goes to e, and speedometer stops working. This happens frequently and doesn't matter what road or highway i'mwhat makes it more dangerous when its hard to steel and the brake lights are constantly flashing.
Fuel system was flushed and replaced. After that the top of the engine was leaking oil. I took it back to vw in clarksville tn. They said they fixed it. It is still leaking oil just not as bad. Then the car was smoking and burning/leaking oil from the turbo. Vw did not want to fix this under warranty. Even though i had taken this car inseveral times before for a check engine light that kept bringing up the egr.
Car is a jetta tdi (diesel engine). Engine warning light appeared while driving, approximately 50 yards later while slowing down the engine failed and would not restart. Car was stopped at intersection on a busy 5 lane road at 5:30 pm with cars coming from behind and around at speeds of 45+ mph.sheriff came to divert traffic to prevent a wreck and allow tow truck to tow car safely. Dealer states that high pressure fuel pump failed, ruining fuel system, quotes potential repair cost of $8,500. Filled fuel tank 5 miles prior to incident with 11 gallons of diesel fuel (reputable fuel dealer, almost always use this dealer).there was no warning prior to the incident -- no rough engine or stalling or trouble of any kind. Car is driven by only one driver and is well maintained, has never been fueled with anything but diesel from reputable dealers.car is usually driven on the freeway (dealer recommended it specifically for a long freeway commute).lucky that it didn't stall at high speed on freeway.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). Later, when the vehicle was started, the abs, brake, epc, and esc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation volkswagen las vegas (6375 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89146). The vehicle was not repaired because another unknown repair needed to be completed first. The vehicle was then taken to findlay volkswagen (983 auto show drive, henderson, nv 89014) where the previous dealer's assessment was confirmed. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and epc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the contact was unsure of the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
The dealership stated it was a warped dual mass flywheel. They replaced it and it is still knocking. A second dealership said that it is still knocking because the dual mass flywheel is bad.it causes the clutch to shift hard and acceleration to be an issue. I do not feel comfortable traveling on the highways.
Stopped and left the line at a green light when our 2009 jetta tdi sputtered and stopped in the middle of a busy intersection.was able to get the vehicle towed to a local vw dealership and given an invoice for $5500 for the high pressure pump, which is identified a known issue by vw under a self-imposed extended warranty but never under a recall.as i was told by vw customer service, since there was never a catastrophic issue to our vehicle prior to 120k miles, instead at 124k miles, the safety items were not identified and corrected.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact had to pull over and park the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine and glow plug warning lights illuminated. The contact, a certified mechanic, diagnosed that the water from the air intake cooler needed to be drained.the excess water was removed from the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that,because the vehicle was no longer under warranty, they would not provide a free repair. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
Driving down the road at 35 mph the car suddenly dies, leaving me no power to escape a possible accident, brakes are hard to use, stuck in a traffic lane with cars coming up on me at 35 to 45 mph, turns out the hpfp exploded sending metal thru out the fuel system causing the engine to starve for fuel and stall out, with no fuel getting to the engine the motor wont restart causing a life threatening situation
Tdi diesel engine.entered highway, car stuttered, engine died, displayed workshop code problem, glowplug light flashing. Restarted one time, traveled to parking area, engine died and would not restart. Code was p0087, fuel pump pressure failure.no previous problems or hints of this issue. Sudden engine failure. Very dangerous, was driving uphill, the one restart allowed me to leave road.dealer noted no fuel contamination.system was properly primed on fuel filter changes. Used a ross-tech cable and software.repair is expected to be about $7000.00. Previous diesel 2001 model was still running with 332,000 miles when this one was purchased.tdiclub.com website has noted many of these failures, search hpfp, high pressure fuel pump.vw is not furnishing pumps designed with the us diesel fuel quality in mind. Vw needs to correct this problem, there have been a lot of these failures.
Driving on my way home from work in town and all of a sudden the glow plug light comes on flashing and the engine light appears on the dash. I immediately turned off the car restarted the car and the problem was not resolved and a message appeared on the sash "engine fault workshop!". Hpfp failure.
Felt a shudder in the drive train; a few seconds later the glow plug light began to flash; the multi-function computer flashed that there was an engine fault and to service the engine; the engine shutdown and i pulled over to the side of the road; engine would not restart; dealer analysis revealed the high pressure fuel pump failed apparently sending shards of metal particles downstream of the pump; pump and other hardware downstream of the pump are scheduled for replacement
Car suddenly died and will not re-start. Engine turns over, but that's it. I suddenly lost power and had to coast to the shoulder which was very difficult because the car decelerated very quickly and there was no power steering. Luckily this happened very early in the morning and traffic went around me.
Engine light came on, i had my mechanic do a 120,000 mile service and diagnose the dash engine light and the intake manifold was replaced. When i picked the car up i smelled diesel. I drove it 13 miles, when i got home i smelled diesel again. I opened the hood and there was diesel all over the left engine side. There was a wet, split fuel line, leaking fluid in the parking lot, a blue plastic set small rings (like the olympic symbol) sat near the split hose. It could have caused a fire, and other cars to be in danger from slick road, among other things.
The car began to flash the "glow plug" warning light along with a message "engine fault workshop" pulled to the side of the road and attempted to restart.engine would crank but not turn over.got the following failure codes:p0087, p13e3, p2196.looks like this is a common issue and yet vw does nothing about it.class action anyone?.
I was driving up a hill in a neighboring town and my car lost all power almost instantly.my ""mdf" read "engine fault workshop" and my glow plug light (since this is a diesel powered vehicle) started rapidly flashing.i was able to shift the car to neutral and coast to the top of the hill, then once reaching the apex of the hill, coast into a grocery store parking lot.my car was completely dead, and i had to tow it to the dealer.
The key would not turn to turn off engine - so we were not able to turn the car off.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.the contact stated that while traveling 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph.the glow plug on the dash illuminated.the manufacturer was not notified.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the impeller shaft on the turbo needed to be replaced.the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage 42,000.
Oil seals leaking oil all over engine, major carbon build up failing axles. I was driving on the road and the car made a major thud and check engine light came on. Took car to dealer next day and they found all seals on the engine are leaking oil and water pump has failed and major carbon build up in engine. Found oil on ground of my garage.front suspension known to make crunching sounds when going over major bumps when cold.
On wednesday 5/22/13 i was driving my 2009 vw jetta tdi at about 45mph when all the sudden the check engine light came on, the glow plug light started flashing, and engine fault workshop came up on my display. The car lost power and wasn't running right. I immediately stopped the car and called my local vw dealership to see if the car was safe to drive. (warning if this happens to you do not drive the car no matter what the dealership says!!!!!) the vw dealership said it was safe to drive the car to the dealership since all the warning lights where orange and not red. The car had very low power while driving to the dealership and eventually died. I then towed the car to the dealership and after 2 days got the dreaded call that the hpfp(high pressure fuel pump) had failed and sent metal shrapnel throughout the entire fuel system . Vw is telling me this is going to cost me $7,000 to fix which is absolutely absurd since vw is very aware of this problem and has covered the costs for other people when this has happened. I don't think it is right that a 4 year old car with 80k miles on it should have a repair cost this high. There should be some sort of fail-safe on the hpfp that when it fails it does not send metal shrapnel throughout the fuel system. I am currently writing letters to the dealership and to vw america to let them know my disappointment in their product. This problem is happening way to often to not have a recall on this car. I also find it funny that the dealership made a call to vw of america before they called me to tell me what was wrong sounds like they know there is a issue here.
Driving up a mountain highway, the car lost all power (even with the gas pedal to the floor). Once pulled over, the vehicle wouldn't start again. The high pressure fuel pump in the tdi failed catastrophically and sent metal shrapnel throughout the entire fuel system.
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). I tried to push in the clutch and coast to the shoulder, and successfully made it off the highway. The car restarted, and i made it a few miles towards the dealer before it happened again, luckily on a low-traffic street. The car was towed the rest of the way towards the dealer and diagnosed as a failed high pressure fuel pump, causing catastrophic fuel system damage. The fuel rail, injectors, pump, tank, and all lines will need to be replaced as the result of the pump failure caused bits of metal flakes to circulate about the fuel system. The diagnosis and listed repairs were determined by the volkswagen dealer.
I was stuck on a busy intersection because my car wouldn't lock onto the gear. All gears on the control panel where flashing. Upon later research, i was told that the dsg gave a false-neutral.
My engine check light came on, followed by the glow plug light and then my engine stalled and died 30 secs later. My hazard lights, dashboard lights, etc functioned, but i could not bring the engine back to life. Policeman suggested it may be a fuel pump, because when i tried the accelerator pedal while trying to start the car, it did not help. I had 3/4 tank of diesel still in my tank and i always fill at the same pump which has a yellow handle and says "diesel" and i am the only one who has filled the tank on this vehicle.
I was driving down the street when a loud beeping and the red abs failure + every light on dashboard lit up. Every gauge stopped working (the gas gauge, speedometer, etc) i was close to home and carefully proceeded to the house. After a half mile the car stalled and the engine died. Because i was prepared for an event, i immediately set hazards and rolled to the side of the road. I restarted the car and made it the rest of the way home (2 blocks) without it stalling again. I have not driven the car since, i took it the vw dealer and it was determined the abs module failed / broke and caused the problems. This is obviously a manufacturing the defect which can cause an immediate harmful affect. If i was on a highway or being careful far beyond any normal sense i could have easily been in a life threatening accident.
The same thing has occurred approximately 10-15 times now. While driving, it is as if the car goes into neutral, and applying gas does nothing. It is extremely dangerous because there is no warning that it is about to happen, and if it were to occur while pulling out in traffic, we would be stuck in place with no way to accelerate and get out of the way of traffic. The car was taken to the dealership and they could find nothing wrong and our money for the diagnostic was spent and solved nothing. It has been inconsistent, sometimes not happening for weeks at a time, but in the last 5 days it has happened approximately 5 times. It is an extremely dangerous problem and should be taken care of asap!
While driving on the highway, the check engine light came on and the car began slowing itself down. When i tried to accelerate the engine revved and the rpm indicator went up but the car would not speed up past 45 mph and the steering wheel shook very hard the rest of the way. When i took it for diagnostics and repair, the codes p2431 and p2432 indicated a faulty sensor in the air injection system pressure sensor. I was told that volkswagon was aware of the particular problem, which has occurred in a high number of vehicles and they in fact recommended an updated version of the injection hose and sensor. This was a $350 repair on a vehicle with less than 30,000 miles and according to volkswagon a common repair.i don't think it's fair that consumers should absorb the cost of this type of repair.
I am "guessing at some of the information above since it was the first time it happened and i didn't give it much thought then. At that time, i was making a right-hand turn to another street and the engine stalled. There was no warning light or signal. I pulled over to the side of the road, restarted the engine and it worked fine. This occurred sometime in mid to late september.yesterday (12/24/2014) i was at a stoplight and this happened again -- the engine stalled while i was already stopped while waiting for the light to change from red to green. Again, there was no warning light or signal. It was remniscent of when i drove a standard transmission vehicle and inappropriately took my foot off the clutch. I was able to re-start and engine ran fine. I am leery of driving the car again, however, for fear that this will happen again. I plan to take to my mechanic asap. Reading the descriptions others have had with this issue are very similar to mine. I have kept up with maintenance and care of the vehicle and it has less than 25k miles on it.
My vw jetta had sat for a few days in a indoor parking space in the midwest during winter december to be exact.when i started the car, it started weak, then gave an error on the display of "engine fault workshop.". The cat continued to drive, but lacked power and seemed to surge.after i returned home, i disconnected the lower intercooler hose to find a large ice formation and water restricting the outlet of the intercooler.this problem can cause major engine damage and is caused.by the exhaust gases and water vapor freezing in the intercooler.every vw with this style intercooler setup has potential for this problem.it should be recalled do to its severity.also, there is a tsb already written for the "fix".but vw has not informed anyone, nor will take care of the problem for anyone beyond the 36000 mile warranty.even though this is a design flaw.
Driving down freeway at 61mph, engine turns off.no power steering or brakes while i changed lanes in heavy traffic to get to the shoulder of the road. Car would not start and had to tow to the dealership. Dealer replaced battery, primed fuel system, gave car back.after five days, check engine light came on, so i took car to dealership. They replaced glow plug control module and gave car back.driving down highway when car again dies, engine turns off without warning.i have to change lanes again with no power steering or brakes to get off the road. Towed vehicle to dealership where they say the high pressure fuel pump needs to be replaced. This is a very scary and dangerous problem to have a car turn itself off while driving down the freeway.
Wife went outside to start her tdi and after sitting and making no progress in warming and smelling a lot ofun-burnt diesel she decided to shut it off. After she came inside and told me it was not warming up and it seemed to be running out of fuel very quickly i went outside to check it out.i could see that diesel had leaked onto the ground, so i opened the hood and fuel was dripping from the engine mounted fuel pump. I left it overnight at this point to make sure no fires where started.the next morning i took it apart to find out what the source of the leak and after removing the pump, associated electrical, and rubber lines i saw the end of the pump had popped out of itscrimped aluminum case.this was allowing diesel to leak past the running electric pump and onto the running engine which at the point of turning it off had covered theentire serpentine side of the engine completely in fuel.it was a bosch part #1k0 906 098awe have contacted vw about this and they offered no assistance in either offering to investigate the leak or expediting the buyback process to remove this vehicle from the roads and my driveway knowing that it leaked fuel. Vw did acknowledge a prior recall on a rubber fuel supply line had been performed before the car was purchased.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test which located the failure within the exhaust control module. The dealer replaced the exhaust module under the warranty; however, the failure was not corrected. The exhaust system control module failed again. A second diagnostic test was performed by a local mechanic which located the failure in the exhaust sensor which made it impossible for the exhaust emission gate to open or close. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired and the exhaust flap door was lubricated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
We have been having an issue with the engine stalling out while driving. It started with the epc light coming on several months ago, but the light does not stay on and there has been no consistency to the occurrences. However, now, the car will stay running for long and stalls out shortly after starting. The epc comes on sometimes, but not every time that is stalls out. Today i took the car for a drive around the block, as soon as i got it back home, it stalled out. From that point on the car would not stay running for more than 15 seconds.
2009 volkswagen - jetta tdi - 2l, in-line4 (120cl)diesel* a previous claim was submitted lacking information, please disregard.vehicle engine shut off during travel, due to fuel filter being clogged by metal debris.the high pressure injection pump failed effectively ending the life of the engine.the welds on the high pressure injection pump had deteriorated, resulting metal debris to circulate through complete injection system.after multiple failed attempts to flush out the injection system it was decided that the best course of action was to replace the engine if a replacement could be found.a replacement was found and the current engine installed has the same high pressure injection pump, as a replacement part is not available to independent shops, only to dealerships.cost of replacing engine - $8,500.00.
While driving the dash warning lights illuminated and the car stalled causing complete loss of all power steering almost causing me to lose control and wreck.i was able to steer car to side of road and stop.once stopped was able to get car to restart but was barely able to drive home (periodically died and had to restart, wouldn't stay running or idle).had car towed to repair shop.they have diagnosed problem as low rail fuel pressure caused by failed high pressure fuel pump. This failure caused metal shavings to be dispersed throughout entire fuel system.i'm told that the hp fuel pump, low and high pressure fuel regulators, and tank fuel pump all must be replaced along with a complete removal and cleaning of all fuel system components.estimated cost to repair is between $7,000 and $10,000.this car is a diesel tdi.
My jetta lost power from going 60mph to 35-40 and after a min it shut down on highway. I managed to push it on a shoulder and tried to start again but nothing happened. I towed it away to mechanic and found out that my high pressure fuel pump shattered and released bunch of tiny metal peaces in to the fuel filter and engine. Mechanic told me that it happened because ofa design flaw with the pump that vw admitted but haven't done anything about that. So i'm wondering what if a semi truck came at the same time and hit me would they do something about it then?
The timing chain tension broke causing the chain to break off and bend several values causing extension damage to the motor. Most cars are equipped with timing belts but vw went to the timing chain in return the tensioner which they later revised is faulty and breaks causing the chain to destroy several important parts. Vw is unwilling to help us with this issue that they know is an issue because they later corrected in the later models. I called customer care but because the power train warranty at 60,000 is expired they will do nothing. There is a huge forum started with several people that have had this use around 80-110,00 miles!! i am outraged and have to spend thousands of dollars to repair all the damage or basically get a new car. The car is worthless at this point.
Vehicle is a 2009 jetta sedan - tdi (diesel)vehicle shut down while driving. Flow plug light flashed on dash along with display of "engine fault workshop"vehicle would not restart. Pulled code of p0087 fuel rail/system pressure low.towed to dealer, boucher vw in franklin, wi. Dealer confirmed fault was a high-pressure fuel pump failure.
After numerous attempts by dealer to fix engine light indicator (3 attempts in 5 days) said maf part bad as per computer codes.
After idling for approx 5 minutes on a hot afternoon (95f), i tried to accelerate the vehicle and immediately felt a sputtering from the engine. The engine light came on and then the epc light; the vehicle started to lose power. After turning off the engine for a few minutes and restarting, the vehicle was still sputtering however we were able to drive it home approx 10 miles on a city street. The vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph. After taking to the dealership they advised that an engine coil had failed and needed to be replaced. The incident occurred again 5 months later with the same conclusion from the mechanic.
I drove home from work on 9/28/2013 got off the freeway, came to a stop at end of offramp and the first warning lamp came on indicating a glow plug failure. It continued to run and i drove to a nearby parking lot at approx. 50% power, parked, cycled the ignition from on to off and back on again. This cleared the fault temporarily, i drove towardhome and within another 2 miles the same glow plug fault returned along with the check engine symbol and a warning indicating workshop was needed. The following day i bought a code reader, read the codes and found several logged, some of which im certain were residual faults from the actual cause of the failure which was indicated by a recurring "low fuel rail pressure" fault. I have called the dealer which instructed me to look at the fuel filter and aided by an online tech info blog i inspected the high pressure fuel pump actuator for metal debris. The fuel filter inspection showed small, trace amounts of metal dust while the fuel pump inspection showed larger and more substantial metal shavings under the actuator. The inspection of the two components are indicative and inline with similar findings that prove high pressure fuel pump failure, it should be noted that no trace of gasoline was found in this system and only clean diesel fuel was present during inspection. Fuel filter was just changed in aug 20 2013 at same time as timing belt where hpfp drive gear was retorqued. I now have a car that is not functional and i'm not happy. I bought a diesel for longevity and high fuel economy not this.
Vehicle engine shut off during travel, due to fuel filter being clogged by metal debris.the high pressure injection pump failed effectively ending the life of the engine.the welds on the high pressure injection pump had deteriorated, resulting metal debris to circulate through complete injection system.after multiple failed attempts to flush out the injection system it was decided that the best course of action was to replace the engine if a replacement could be found.a replacement was found and the current engine installed has the same high pressure injection pump, as a replacement part is not available to independent shops, only to dealerships.cost of replacing engine - $8,500.00.
Just bought this car from a dealership 2 months ago. We haven't even put 2,000 mile on the car yet and the check engine light came on. I talked to my mechanic after i bought the car and he told me these cars are notorious for maf sensor failures and that it is not an easy fix. In fact he won't even work on this problem due to his past experiences with this exact problem. Now i have to take it to vw and they will have to replace to whole throttle body and reprogram the ecu.kinda funny how my mechanic warned me if this problem and wasn't even time for an oil change before this happened. Seems like vw has an issue with this problem and the fact they haven't done anything to rectify the problem such as recall or offer cheap solutions and charge over 1000$ to fix the problem and has to be done at vw to reset the ecu tells me they are doing this on purpose to make as much money as possible on repairs that should only cost a couple hundred dollars... Completely not satisfied with vw will never buy one again, will never recommend one to anyone in fact will campaign to boycott vw at all costs!!
My daughter is driving a 2009 vw jetta that is not fit for the road,the dealership says it isn't there problem,berlin city honda, and that they don't work on them,and the extended warranty doesn'tcover it, as the light turns green she steps on the gas,and no power and the steering wheel locks,she is in heavy traffic and in a panic, she pulls the key,puts it back in and the car starts again,now it keeps happening and berlin city says they can't help her? is this a recall?
The cars check engine light came on and lost power on the freeway. I took it to get checked and a diagnostic was done . I had just gone to the dealership a week before and had the back brakes and rotors replaced for $500 dollars and the oil changed for another $100. They said everything was fine.
While leaving a concert, the vehicle was fine leaving the parking lot.once we increased speeds to 45 mph, the engine completely shut down.the dials on the dashboard all fell to zero and the gas pedel no longer worked.we coasted into a small campground area off to the side of the road.after trying to restart the car three times, it finally started and we proceeded to go down the road, only to make it 500 more yards and pulled in to a hay stack pad.after numerous attempts to start while sitting on the phone wiht our insurance company, the car started once and died after sitting idle for three minutes.we then attempted to start it one last time and drove 25 mph to the nearest gas station.we all got out of the car, locked it up thinking it may have something to do with an antitheft feature.we got back in the car and were able to drive 41 miles home at hiway speeds.the following day we drove 5 miles into town and it died again going 25 mph.the closest volkswagon is another 25 miles away.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was idling and attempting to accelerate, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
I am requesting that the dot nhtsa investigate the timing chain tensioner in this make and model of car. I started my car one morning and the engine made a metallic rattling sound as i proceeded to back out of the driveway.no check engine light came on until reaching the end of the driveway.car was then driven to dealership immediately and diagnosed as having "jumped time" due to the failure of the timing chain tensioner.upon picking up the car several days later after the repairs were complete, the service advisor informed us thatthe metal ring holding the tensioner latch in place had fallen off; allowing the tiny adjustable latch to fall out, and that both pieces were lying, loose, in the compartment when the car was taken apart.this failure appears to be related to technical service bulletin 15-12-01.a web search reveals that this problem has become more and more common and affects multiple years and models of volkswagen automobiles.the car had approximately 49,000 miles on it at the time of the failure and never missed a service.vw was notified of the failure.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to start and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain tensioner fractured. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,020.
While driving at highway speeds of 65mph, instrument cluster indicated stop! oil pressure engine off! and car went into limp. Was able to maintain control of vehicle and pulled over to side of exit. Vehicle had to be towed from highway to repair shop. Diagnosed to be a failure in the hex drive bit from the balance shaft module to the oil pump. Also caused turbocharger failure due to lack of oil flow. Car has been maintained to required schedule and had no prior indications of imminent failure.
Engine rear main seal failed on 80,000 miles. Engine oil leaking.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the check engine and the electronic power control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic where it was found that the high pressure pump was defective. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 46,900. Updated 07/03/14 maupdated 07/11/2014
2009 jetta volkswagen tdi, with only 50500 miles on it.the car died in the middle of intersection at 35mph.this was during rush hour traffic.in the car was me 32, my wife 36, my daughter of 8 years old and son of 2 years old.it was a very scary event.i had it towed to the nearest vw dealership.it took them 3 days to look at this car and after i called 15 times, they told me that this fuel pump had been slowly breaking down inside the fuel tank, running through the lines and into the injectors.they have told my this could be extremely expensive.i have always used clean diesel, and filled up at new gas stations.this was just today i spoke with them, and i have done some researching and found this to be called hpfp issue.from as many cases i have seen posted on the internet, this should definitely be a recall.
Had drove the car little while, then made a stop, cranked the car to leave and sounded like it was low on oil, that kind of. Tapping sound. Oil was fine. But the sound still there the next day. After driving it a mile or two. It got louder, then the check engine light came on. I stopped at the closest part store about 5 min after the light came on. They checked it with the scanner. Said it was a knock sensor code. P0328, bank 1.took it to vw. To get a diagnosits done. And the man said it was due to a recall. The problem i was hearing, and the code. Was from the recalled part. They changed that part. Said it was a fuse panel on engine block. The problem was still the same. Then, he said it was not due to the recall. And i still had to pay the 120 dollar for the diagnostic. And said they would have to open the engine to check any further, and that the labor would be about 2000 dollars. I had took it by vw before it started to have any noticeable problems.when i had happened to look up recalls online. The man looked it up by my vin. Told me there were 3 active recalls. But it would be another week before they could get to it. I asked if it would be ok to continue driving it, was any of them serious enough to not. He told me , no, that it would be fine to drive. Said specially since i wasent having any problems already .
Timing chain tensioner failed resulting in engine failure.
2009 volkswagen jetta tdi with dsg transmission with 67,000miles while accelerating to roadway speed the vehicle began hesitating followed by a dramatic loss of power and struggled to accelerate at all. Glow plug light began flashing and check engine light came on after about 1 minute.dramatic loss of power could have resulted in crash.volkswagen dealer diagnosed the issue as a defective crank shaft position sensor which could only be replaced at a cost of over $2,000 due to the in accessibility of the sensor and needing to uninstall and re-install the engine.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the check engine and epc warning indicators illuminated upon driving the vehicle. The vehicle began to jerk, stall, and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the cam shaft sensor and crank shaft sensor failed. The vehicle was towed to ourisman volkswagen of bethesda (7001 arlington rd, bethesda, md 20814, (301) 750-6100) where it was diagnosed that the cam bridge spring disintegrated and popped out into the engine. The manufacturer stated that they had no knowledge of the failure. The dealer quoted a repair cost of over $5,000. The failure mileage was 90,084.
Check engine light comes on frequently and when i take to dealer it is always a sensor problem i have also had some electrical issues replacing bulbs frequently. Also while driving the shifting lights will all light up prnds, sometimes there is a loss of power. Also one of the overhead light seems to have melted due to a high heat source of some kind.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact also stated that the check engine and an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the injector circuit in cylinder 1 failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
The vehicle's engine stalled while traveling down the roadway at approximately 35 mph.the vehicle's electrical system continued to operate (driving lights, interior lights, power steering and power brakes) during this time.engaged emergency flashers and coasted vehicle to a stop at the nearest parking lot.after placing transmission into park, vehicle restarted with no further incident.
The water pump failed at approximately 70 mph. The impeller came off of the shaft inside of the pump because of a poor design(plastic). This caused the vehicle to overheat. Went ahead and had the timing belt done also. Cost of repair was $1131.87.
2009 volkswagen jetta wolfsburg 2.0tsi timing chain tensioner failure.at 109k miles the car would not start in the am to go to work.this happened on 12/23/16.had car towed to dealer and received phone call from service department that the timing chain tensioner had failed.the engine will need between $3600 and $5500 to replace the engine components.i was told by the service tech to call vw customer care because this is a known issue and they may help with the repairs.vw told me they knew nothing about this problem.got a second opinion from a mechanic that was previously employed by vw and he verified the diagnosis.the car is still sitting in my driveway without being repaired.i have since found that this is a very large issue that goes back to the 2008 model year.there are several class action lawsuits pertaining to this issue.one case filed in new jersey in may 2016 has just had another hearing on may 9th 2017 where the supreme court of nj has agreed to let the case go forward stating there is enough evidence showing vw at fault.i have documentation from the dealer and can provide that once i am back at my home.any help the many consumers that own vw and audi vehicles with the 2.0tsi engine from 2008-2013 can get would be greatly appreciated.researching vw 2.0tsi timing tensioner on the internet will bring up the hundreds, if not more, of the people that have paid upwards of $10k to have engines repaired on cars that have as little as 30k miles on them.the vw service manual does not mention the timing chain tensioner needing service at a particular mileage.
I was driving our 2009 volkswagen jetta sportswagen tdi on the highway when the glow light came on.i stopped the car and the engine stopped working and started smoking.the dealer said that the engine had seized but did not know the reason.according to the dealer the engine will have to be replaced.the vehicle has had all of the recommended services which were done by the dealer including all of the oil changes.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, it stalled and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was parked for an hour before it was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the timing sensor needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the sensor, but the failure recurred. A dealer was not contacted. The contact was unable to contact the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 173,000.
My 2009 jetta sportwagen tdi has experienced a disturbing no-start condition several times. Cranking the engine did not result in a start. Only after repeated cranking (5-10 times) did the car actually start. First it would not start several times, then start and die immediately, and finally start, run very rough,and then smooth out its idle. This entire sequence (which has happened at least 4 times in the last month, to varying degrees) occurred in the december-january time frame, with the first incident occurring when temps were right around freezing, with precipitation (rain-snow mix) and high humidity. At least 2 times, the vehicle simply died suddenly while driving, when i took my foot off the throttle and revs dropped down to idle. In addition, the car has displayed a solid check engine and flashing glow plug light, which have come and gone several times (intermittently: one day they will be on, the next day not). The last symptom to report is a p0638 obdii code (throttle body out of range). This code, however, could be a false indication that is related to the number of failed engine start attempts? i took the car to the dealer, and they could not figure out what the problem is. I have a strong indication to suspect, after researching others' experiences on several online forums, that this may be related to the accumulation of water and/or ice in the intercooler, which then either blocks the airflow or becomes ingested into the intake. My symptoms are consistent with those reported in the volkswagen technical service bulletin (tsb) # 21 11 06 / 2025464- frozen air charge cooler. However, when i presented this tsb data, along with report of my symptoms to the dealer (after they inspected the car and could not find anything) they told me that they could not help me, since the vehicle is out of its warranty period.
Engine fire in motion on the highway cause unknown.
Started the car and after about 5 minutes of driving, the engine shuts off but all electrical systems appear to be working.no trouble/ indicator lights come on.this has happened on the interstate traveling 70, on a side street traveling 35, and sitting idle at a stop light.every time, the car will run for between 5-7 minutes than not restart for 5-7 minutes.at attempts to restart inside that 5 minute window after the engine stalls, there is no turning over, no clicking or anything.there is no temp issues, or low fuel issues.this has happened on a full tank and a half tank also.
While driving my 2009 vw jetta i went to pull out into intersection and the car shut off with no warning. At this time a light came on that says epc and prior to this my car would not start and would say safe on warning lights. This is a hazard to drive does anyone know what the problem could be and when item is replaced do i have to have the computer reprogrammed after this what a pain
Sunrise v.w. Had my 2009 jetta tdi in their shop yesterday, and after diagnostics informed me that i needed both cooling fans, and the intake manifold replaced. I have geico mechanical break down insurance. The adjuster only approved the replacement of the cooling fans. On the way home my check engine light came on, i heard a pop sound from the engine, and lost all of the cars power.this loss of power happened while traveling in traffic at about 30 mph. I believe the intake manifold failed, and caused the loss of engine power. The car was then towed back to sunrise v.w.
My 2009 jetta has been experiencing issues.the abs light, stability control light, brake light, and check engine light stay on.the car sputters from time to time.i took it to the dealer in my town for the volkswagen recall on the abs system.they supposedly fixed the abs software and module.then they tell me the abs pump is bad but not covered under warranty.it will be $3000 to replace!they replaced the mass air intake, a $442.00 repair and the car is still missing.check engine lights still on.now epc light is on.also, all of my abs lights, check engine, stability control, and brake lights are still on.how do i know the dealer actually did the abs repair?also, why is the abs pump not part of the recall?it's difficult to believe that the software caused the abs module to fail, but had nothing to do with the pump.this car seems to be a lemon.are there any plans to address the abs pump issue?
Vehicle began stalling at stops at about 55000 miles. Vehicle at complete stop, take foot of brake and it either (1) rolls then moves forward, (2) lurches/shutters and moves forward or (3) stalls before putting foot on gas. The stalling has become more frequent in the last month and on may 31 2013, the vehicle stalled multiple times and on one occasion did not restart after approximately half dozen attempts but finally managed to restart. The vehicle is going in for service to hopefully identify and fix this issue on june 3 2013.the lurching forward can be drastic and the potential for "jumping" forward into another car and causing an accident is now a real concern.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The car was running fine up to the time it quit. It stalled in a puddle after 7 days of rain so i assumed it had gotten water in the system somehow. I had it towed to my local mechanic. He in turn called the dealer who said they were unable to sell him the parts for the repair and that i needed to have it towed to them. I have since been told the repair work will be between 8 and 10 thousand dollars to replace the diesel fuel system! i told them to hold off so that i can way my options. I have since verified that indeed the high pressure fuel pump had disintegrated and destroyed the fuel system.
Car's abs and brake system has been failing once a while causing car to lose control of stability. Random "engine workshop failure" many times while starting up the car and car performance gets very limited.
Driving on a busy 4 lane road my car suddenly stopped justflashed a few lights on the panel for few seconds. The car would not start. Could not be movedlucky that there were no injuries. The vehicle towed to vw dealer, basil vw at lockportand was told that the high pressure fuel pump exploded. Caused extensive damagerequiring numerous components, with a total cost of about $7,000.00the car was service by a vw dealer or by a repair shop owned by aaa of wny located at clarence ny.this came on with out a warning, was not informed about this problem.had owned diesel cars since 1977and did not face any such problem or hear of such a problem.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. As the contact merged the vehicle to the shoulder, it restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected the vehicle and stated that the failure was due to a blown turbo. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the repair was covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 73,800.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the air sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
Aftermonths of car bogging eventually my check engine lightwent on. Code read for oxygen sensor. Shortly after epc light came on. Car wouldn't move. After research i found that many jetta's hv this issue. Recall?
When coming to stop at a red light, there was an engine fault workshop warning message and a blinking yellow glow plug warning light.when the light turned green, the car felt sluggish, needing extra throttle than usual to get to 35mph.after stopping at the next red light, the car was stuck in first gear (only 30 seconds after the warning light), and i could only get to 10mph in a 35mph zone.turning on my hazard blinkers, i was lucky that there was a dedicated left turn lane into a parking lot, otherwise i would not have been able to safely pull over to the right shoulder from the left lane before the engine died.
First my car had trouble turning over after a misfire.then while driving the car (in motion) as i was coming to a stop the engine began to sputter and feel as if it was lunging forward.i drove it straight to the vw service center which was nearby.now they are telling me it is a timing issue which i suspect to be the timing chain tensioner.
While driving on freeway car completely shut-off. Coasted to off-ramp, stopped car and then re-started it. Dealer later diagnosed ignition switch problem (intermittent ignition switch faults logged) and recommended replacement of the ignition switch.
Ever since my 2009 vw tdi diesel auto was new, i have a problem with hesistation in stop and go traffic that is an emergency. If i suddenly stop, such as the end of the exit ramp on the interstate, and simultaneously turn the wheels to the left or right, then immediately attempt to acceleration, disaster.the car will move into the oncoming traffic (for about 2-3 seconds), then hesitate, leaving me stuck on the path of oncoming traffic!in about 3 to 4 more seconds, it will immediately accelerate, spinning the wheels and move!this has happened on several occasions, nearly placing me in fatal accidents!the dealer will not respond, or even contact the vw main factory/engineering regarding software updates, etc.the engine just momentarily 'goes to idle' before kicking in.it is as if the brakes were applied (in this car, if you touch the brakes, the engine immediately drops to about 600 rpm thru software control).so it appears there is a software problem, not an engine problem.engine otherwise performs beautifully, and so does the transmission.this has happened on several recurrent occasions, both in hot and cold weather, since sept 2008.
Engine dies while at speed, especially when making a sharp turn at intersection.has occurred roughly 6 times in 7000 miles.engine also routinely "hiccups" or momentarily dies at about 1800 rpm under light load.nothing has been done to address the problem.
I bought my brand new 2009 jetta tdi on 5/28/2009 and 2 days later after i had only driven the car for 200 miles, the air conditioning stopped working when the car was sitting still.i opened the hood after i got to my destination to realize that the cooling fans were not working at all.they would not even come on to cool the engine.this occurred on a saturday, and the vw dealer where i bought it was closing in an hour.their master tech agreed to stay until i got there and he ran some tests on it, and told me he simulated a severe engine overheat and the fans still did not come on.he said the car could not be driven and it would have to stay at the dealer.he said the fan relay was faulty and would have to be replaced.then monday morning the service manager whom did not believe the master tech decided to drive my car with a non-functioning cooling system to see if he could replicate the problem.he called me to discuss the fact that the air conditioning worked while he was driving to which i said it will when you drive it, however, it does not work when your come to a stop because the fans do not turn on.he finally decided after a day of wasted tests to order the part.i finally got my car back today after they had it for 5 days of the first week i owned it.i am so glad i purchased the 100,000 mile warranty, because that sort of problem after 2 days of ownership does not say much for vw.everything was covered under warranty, but i was still without my car for just shy of a week.diagnosed part=cooling fan module failure.
From the first week i owned this brand new jetta tdi sportswagon (with a manual transmission) it would periodically "faulter" or momentarily lose power at about 38 mph.i drive quite a bit and the problem would occur randomly, perhaps every other day.i've yet to be able to duplicate the problem by recreating the driving conditions, but it always happens at the same speed,right after upshifting.i notified the dealership about the problem right away and they checked it out when i brought it in for it's first service appointment.as expected, the technician was unable to recreate the problem after a short test drive.this vehicle now has over 45,000 miles and the faultering continues to occur every few days.
I was going down the road at approximately 45 mph, the engine lost power and stalled.i was able to pull to the side of the road, then have it towed. My spouse is an engine machinist, and after talking to a volkswagen dealership, and taking the car apart, found metal shavings throughout the fuel system.so far, he has spent $3200 for parts which has depleted our saving account.he is self employed and i work part time and part time student, paying $400 a month for a car we thought would be safe, dependable and economical!this is clearly a safety issue, documented for over 2 years with no responsibility taken by vw, who has falsely denied any ongoing issue of this sort. Fortunately, my husband can do the labor, but people are spending $8,000 to $10,000 to get this vw problem fixed, and in some cases has happened again.this high pressure fuel system is faulty and unsafe.vw needs to take responsibility for their product to ensure customer safety on the roadways.
2009 volkswagen jetta tdi while traveling interstate 81 in ny vehicle just stalled, glow plug and "engine fail workshop" message appeared. Coasted to side of road cycle key off and on, back to normal. Back to 65 mph, same thing. Headed home at 50 mph for approx 50 miles and then occurred again on a hill. Would not restart, coasted back into a driveway, restarted drove at 20 mph coasted into a local restaurant after another stall. Aaa towed to the dealership. After three days they have " no idea" what the prob. Was and returned my car to me. They could not get it to do it again. So i am waiting to be stranded again.......
Vehicle abruptly lost power, no control over acceleration, had to pull off of interstate to shoulder of road. Car restarted fine. Taking to vw dealer for evaluation.
2009 vw jetta. Consumer states problem with engine line *tgwthe consumer stated the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled.
We have had this car for less than two months.the day before we traveled about 45 minutes away and used the highway.the car was fine.the next day, when traveling on the highway at about 70mph our 2009 jetta sportwagen tdi suddenly lost power about 30 to 40 minutes into the trip.the gas pedal did not respond to being pressed.our vehicle was slowing down.it was like the car died and we were coasting.five to ten seconds later it was like nothing happened.the car resumed power.it has not happened again.we took it to the dealer and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it.
Car stalled again after new exhausted flap was installed (1ko-253-691-e ) .as per other older complaint odi # 10476791.vw paid $646 for new part but refused to pay labor $183.93.now on the new exhaust flapper they gave me a new part free,but it cost me $529.63 for new sensors along with labor for the install.per the auto shop there has been a lot of changes in this part . The customer is engineering this part for vw.
Was driving on residential street, approximately 25-30 mph, and car just lost power and stalled.after a few minutes it could start again - but the vehicle would not move, even if gas was pushed down.after a week at the dealership - they said it was the throttle.my car would not start before (after only having the car for approximately 7 months and approximately 2000 miles) - and after having it towed to the dealer, they just said the fuel was gelling.but they did do a computer upgrade and said there "particles in the fuel line" that they cleaned out and said i may have gotten "bad fuel".1 week after my 40000 mile routine maintenance check - my glow plug light went on and i had to have a sensor replaced.
Car is 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi 2.0l common rail inter cooled turbo diesel.l issue occurs after driving in below freezing weather, and attempting to restart after weather has gone above freezing(such as driving to work in freezing weather, temps warm up during the day, occurs on attempt to drive home). Vehicle will start, then die after a very brief run of 5 seconds or less. Restarts will range to very long cranking before a very rough run, or no cranking with all lights an equipment going out due to very high amp draw on starter motor. Water and oil is noted dripping from the inter cooler piping as it leads to the engines intake. Piping removed to allow some water to drain out. After several attempts of 1 revolution at a time, car will start to turn more and more if a pause of 30 seconds between attempts is allowed. Suspected water sucked into combustion chamber and hydro-locking engine. Water is suspected to seep past the piston rings into the crankcase while pausing between start attempts. This is proven with frothy moisture on the oil fill cap after each incident.suspected issue is moisture from egr system goes into intake air, and is freezing in the inter cooler in freezing weather. When weather warms up while the car is off, the water will pool in the inter cooler piping. Upon attempted restart, water is sucked into the engine causing anywhere from some rough stumbling to full hydro-lock. Incident has happened 6+ times in varying severity. Issue is known to happen to co-workers car with the same turbo diesel engine on the same day.no codes thrown for any occurrence via obd tester. One time, the glow plug light flashed several times.
While slowing downfor a traffic light on a busy avenue the car stalled and shut downthe engine light was recently on and i took this car to becheckedby dealer no problems were seen.
Vehicle's motor engine's fan would not stop running even after vehicle was shut off causing the battery to run out.
My car caught fire today.car was parked while i was at the doctors, girl came into the office asked if anyone had a white car and that it was on fire. We called 911. The fire department put out the fire. Yesterday i received a recall notice and i called the dealership today to set up a date to get it fixed. I asked if it was safe to drive. I guess it wasn't. The fire dept. Thinks it might be electrical but the recall was for fuel injectors. The dealership sent out a flatbed to tow the car back to there garage. Not sure how it will turn out.
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.
Today is april 2, 2011. I was driving my 2009 jetta tdi on the highway where my engine died on me right before my coil light went off while doing 60+ miles. I had my car towed to the vw dealership in stratford ct. While waiting i started to look up any information on issues related to mine because my car turned only 2 years old march 15 2011. I had heard on the radio on car talk that tdi were shutting down on the highways and that it was being looked into by the nhtsa. I also read dozens of other stories online with related issues which in the end cost them a few thousand to ten thousand to fix on relatively new car. I have read it is due to hpfp needing to be replaced which was damaged when fueled up with incorrect fuel. Basically vw is saying that metal particulates are in the fuel filters and system due to putting gas instead of diesel. They are telling this supposed catch all to everyone with this issue. I have never put anything other than diesel into my car. The warranty is only good up to 50k. I am at 54k. This is an on going issue for jetta tdi owners and will continue to be an issue when the mileage climbs. This is also a safety issue that i take personally due to a child being in the car at the time of the break down in the middle of the highway. I wanted to write in concern for my own issues with this and other ct jetta tdi owners of ct/usa. I don't know if you can help but i wanted to try. Thank you very much for your time.
On march 7, 2011 our volkswagen jetta tdi model year 2009 stalled abruptly while driving at low speed. This was a first occurence.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.the contact was driving 25 mph during rainy weather when the vehicle stalled without warning.the contact was able to pull to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to a dealer.the dealer ran a diagnostic test and but did not show any defect codes.the contact took the vehicle to another dealer where the dealer found the defect and advised that a faulty sensor caused the vehicle to stall.the dealer replaced the sensor but did not explain to the contact how the sensor caused the failure.the failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 11/25/11 updated 11/30/11
I recently purchased a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi diesel car with a 6 speed manual transmission and 20,000 miles. I have notice that the car is extremely easy to stall when attempting to accelerate in first and second gears. It seems the injection timing may be too far advanced. I have driven lots of similar older model diesel cars in europe and elsewhere without any such problems. I do not know what to do to correct the problem. I have noticed that you must speed up significantly in first gear before shifting to second. The engine seems to be unable to lug at a low rpms.
My 2009 jetta sportswagon tdi has stalled several occasions rounding corners as i downshift from a higher gear to a lower gear.i generally run the vehicle around 1700-1800 rpm and as i make the turn around the corner to slow down i am in the process of downshifting and the car stalls out while the clutch is engaged.this has happened randomly 4 times to me.the first time i thought i might have accidentally shift into a higher gear and stalled the engine, but since it has repeatedly happened and since i have owned a standard transmission vehicle since 1986, and have been driving standard vehicles since 1980 i have to question that it is something else besides my ability to drive.
High pressure fuel pump failure in tdi diesel causing catastrophic damage to major engine components including common rail, injectors , fuel tank etc...appears to be manufacturers defect.merely replacing will not solve problem without assurance that new design has been developed and utilized.
Was told by vw that my engine had failed.this is less than 1 year after my hpfp "exploded" and my entire fuel delivery system was replaced due to contamination.
While driving on a 3 lane road my vehicle lost power and showed a warning message of "engine fault". It had about 50% power for approximately 30 seconds and died. The vehicle was towed to vw dealer and they report that it was the high pressure fuel pump failure with complete fuel system contamination.
2009 volkswagen jetta tdi at 53,000 miles my radiator went out due to a design flaw were a clamp rubbed a hole in the radiator. Vw would not cover under factory warranty, at 68,000 miles the alignment went out in the automobile, and finnally at 72,000 miles i noticed my transmission making a hard shift and a delay shift when taking off, i inquired about it twice at the dealer ship and was advise nothing was wrong. Then at 94,000 miles i started hearing a loud noise from my motor it is the dual mass cluch flywheel has gone out. The dealership wants $3000.00 to fix. I called vw of america, the vp i talked to, said just because the part was recalled in australia and canada it doesn't mean anything to them.
1-hallmark coolsprings volkswagen in nashville tennessee used improper oil in my 2009 jetta tdi. I did not discover this until after the improper oil had been in the vehicle for over 7000 miles. This is documented on their service report. The vw technical supplement entitled: 'jetta, jetta sportwagen equipped with tdi engine, model year 2009' which was included in the owner's manual of this vehicle states:'if you use engine oil that does not expressly conform to volkswagen oil standard 507.00, very serious and very expensive damage to your vehicle's engine will occur.' it goes on to state: 'failure to use engine oil for your diesel engine that conforms to volkswagen oil standard 507.00 can cause engine failure on the highway that can cause a crash and serious personal injury.' 2-now i have no alternative but to drive the car, paranoid that what the owner's manual says will happen to happen and hope the engine does not lock up and cause me to wreck and hurt myself and/or someone else.3)- volkswagen of america will not help do anything about this and neither will hallmark volkswagen. They basically say to disregard the owners manual - i believe they are in violation of the magnuson moss act if the oil specified in the owners manual doesn't really have to be used to avoid engine damage, resulting in a vehicle accident.
When starting to move the car such as at a stop sign or at an intersection, when putting the accelerator pedal down to start the vehicle moving, the whole car almost stalls as engine power disappears for a terrifying few seconds. This is very dangerous because you pull out into traffic and expect the car will move forward and not stall.i went onto a vw forum and learned that this is a common problem for vw.
Check engine light and glow plug indicator light illuminate and engine goes into limp or safe mode.has happened twice and dealer cannot find problem.
Car has stuttered when accelerating from stop since purchasing with 12 miles.on 12/21/2009, car lost power and stuttered at speed on interstate highway.the road immediately climbed a hill.with accelerator to the floor, the car dropped to under 60 mph and i shifted from 6th to 5th.car still kept decelerating so i shifted to 4th.fortune provided a rest area as the car got to about 45 mph on the interstate.after parking, car stalled while idling.starting engine would roughly idle at 1/2 of the idle rpm for about 5 seconds before stalling.after 4 tries, i let the car sit for 10 minutes and it restarted without further incident.the car had diesel purchased in upstate ny in the winter, presumably a winter blend.the incident happened in va in 30+ degree temperatures, so presumably gelling of the fuel was not the problem.additionally, on 12/17/2010, car started but would not rev above 1500 rpm even while out of gear.would not go more than 10 mph.i assume it is the fuel system but the vw dealer claims everything is fine with the car.
I own a 2009 volkswagen tdi.it now has just over 11000 miles.after only a couple thousand miles on the vehicle, i started noticing that the engine hesitates and in some cases produces severe bucking for maybe 2-3 seconds.during these incidents, the vehicle has less power and this can be a serious problem if one is trying to merge into traffic and suddenly has less power than anticipated to accelerate.the problem unfortunately can't be replicated on demand.it is more off a sporadic occurrence.i have taken the vehicle top the dealership 3 times and each time there is nothing that they can find wrong with the car.there are no error codes that show up when they use their diagnostic tools and they have not been able to replicate the issue.the only thing that was done to try to solve the issue was during the most recent visit to the dealership the fuel was sampled and left overnight in a freezer to check for gelling, i don't think it was sent to a lab for analysis.the fuel filter was also changed.these actions have not corrected the problem.
My 2009 jetta tdi sportwagon with 12,000 miles would not start one day. I attempted to jump start and pop start the car, both failed to start the engine. It got towed to nearest vw dealer. They stated that the starter failed, so they replaced it. After replacing the starter, the car was still not fixed and they discovered condensation in the intake system. They stated that vw was not sure what was causing the condensation, seeing as i drive 100 miles per day, but it was now running to factory specifications, so the service manager stated " so we are calling it fixed". Another tdi was also in the shop for this same problem. I was told that vw can not guarantee or provide anything to me in writing stating that when my factory warranty runs out, and this problem occurs again, that it will be covered. I requested vw to extend my warranty but they stated that they do not provide that to customers.
Car stalled while accelerator was pressed. Stall lasted about 3 seconds.stalling occurs about once a month.
Car flashed engine malfunction, died soon after, will not start up again.
First incident in july 2011 but same ongoing issue and at the dealership at least 8 times in 11 months.currently at the dealership again for almost 3 weeks now.its always the same "symptoms" but always told its another problem..... As follows:-sputters and jerks-exhaust or gas fumes overcome the car-engine revs but the car wont move, then jolts forward. -stalls when trying to start, it jerks violently making a putting noise as if it can't get fuel then dies.-there's a beeping noise coming from something in the engine when it stalls that no one seems to know what it is.i have replaced:-intake manifold-all fuel sensors-low pressure fuel pump-high pressure fuel pump-melted fuses with unknown cause-two batteries-other smaller items related to fuel system.
My 2009 vw jetta tdi had the engine light come on. The dealer said it was an 048 code for exhaust flap failure. This is a key part of the emission control. They told me it would cost $655 to replace. Researching the internet, this is a growing problem with the jetta. Pages and pages on the internet complained about the problem.some dealers are replacing it under the federally mandated 80,000 emissions warranty. Others are not. It explicitly is covered in california and new york, where i purchased my car. I also discovered on the internet that this part is cleanable, which is much less cost than replacing. I understand this is under investigation by your organization. This early failure should be covered by the warranty but is not being implemented.
The vehicle has a 1 to 2 second lag when accelerating from a standing start or when i step hard on the accelerator pedal. It acts like it has to think about it for a while before the motor starts to rev up and the transmission engages. This has caused several near-accidents when pulling into traffic, and at stop signs when other drivers decided i'd waited too long and started into the intersection at the same time my car finally decided to get around to going. This is a tdi with the dsg transmission. I had the dealer run a full diagnostic and they didn't find anything. I see others reporting the same behavior here and elsewhere. I suspect faulty programming in either the engine or the transmission software, though it may be just the inherent behavior of the system. I'll put today's date on the "approximate incident date" although it's been this way since i bought the car in november 2008.
Vehicle will not start on first 4-6 attempts after a cold snap and subsequent warm weather.issue points to water building up in intercooler hoses.vw has tsb posted but may not fully resolve issue.21 11 01 / 2025464 dated may 24, 2011, titled "frozen charge air cooler ? engine will not start". It calls for installing a 1k0-198-803-b cold weather intercooler kit.a lot of internet discussion on this: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=266863.date of no start: 25 dec 2011 (wonderful christmas gift!)location: central new york (utica area)mileage: ~42000significant weather before no start: some very light snow... Low of 19f, high of 39f... See http://www.wunderground.com/history/...q_statename=natook to dealer: not that day... Had a state inspection in charlotte, nc scheduled for later that week at vw of south charlotte: they found zero issues when i mentioned the problem (no codes, etc.) and didn't charge me anything for "checking it out".comments: this was the first no-start since buying the jetta in 12/2008. Car did have weird "phantom fuel loss" issue since initial in-service date... After 6 visits to 2 different dealers complaining of issue it was finally addressed in an ecu update in late winter/early spring of 2011.date of no start: 5 jan 2012location: philadelphia, pamileage: 44250significant weather before no start: cold snap the night before (mid teens f) then mean of mid 30's this day... Happened in morning of 5th when it was still cold from night before. See: http://www.wunderground.com/history/...lyhistory.htmltook to dealer: not that day, but the day after. No faults found after a $50 diagnostics check since "car was not in warranty". Dealer (fred beans vw of devon, pa) wants to have it overnight after a similar cold snap.. Will provide loaner.
Vehicle stopped running at highway speed. After tow and refueling car failed to start and run. Taken to dealer for service and informed that high pressure fuel pump was defective/had failed. This problem seems to be more than common for these tdi vehicles. Volkswagen of america refuses to offer assistance with the matter and will not acknowledge that these pumps are an issue.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions; the transmission exhibited a pulling sensation and began hesitating intermittently.the failures progressed between 0 to 55 mph and the engine surged while maintaining speed. An authorized technician informed the contact that the problem was a manufacturers design without a remedy. The computerized system code was reset to the manufacturer's service code. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer to further diagnose the failure.the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 150 and the current mileage was 6,500.
I bought my brand new 2009 jetta tdi on 5/28/2009 and 2 days later after i had only driven the car for 200 miles, the air conditioning stopped working when the car was sitting still.i opened the hood after i got to my destination to realize that the cooling fans were not working at all.they would not even come on to cool the engine.this occurred on a saturday, and the vw dealer where i bought it was closing in an hour.their master tech agreed to stay until i got there and he ran some tests on it, and told me he simulated a severe engine overheat and the fans still did not come on.he said the car could not be driven and it would have to stay at the dealer.he said the fan relay was faulty and would have to be replaced.then monday morning the service manager whom did not believe the master tech decided to drive my car with a non-functioning cooling system to see if he could replicate the problem.he called me to discuss the fact that the air conditioning worked while he was driving to which i said it will when you drive it, however, it does not work when your come to a stop because the fans do not turn on.he finally decided after a day of wasted tests to order the part.i finally got my car back today after they had it for 5 days of the first week i owned it.i am so glad i purchased the 100,000 mile warranty, because that sort of problem after 2 days of ownership does not say much for vw.everything was covered under warranty, but i was still without my car for just shy of a week.diagnosed part=cooling fan module failure.
My vehicle didn't start after 12 days of sitting, it also had a rough start (no start followed by driver assisted start) after sitting for about 9 hours.i believe the rough start was a related to the no start.date of no start: 12/29/10location: philadelphia offsite airport lotmileage: > 20,000got my 20k service two days prior to parking it on dec. 17. It snowed 22" on the 19th and then throughout the rest of the days it would thaw, freeze, rain etc. It rained approximately 3" during that time. Got back dec. 29th at night. The engine tried to crank once and then didn't do much afterward. Had it towed to the dealer (vw of langhorne) and they found water in the cylinders by removing the glow plugs and manually cranking the engine. After a couple of days messing with the dealer they finally dried out the engine and found water in the intercooler lines. Ran fine until 2/1/10. Dealer had me pay for their time because "the only way this could happen is if i drove through a puddle or if it was in a flood". They are wrong.the parking lot is not valet (i kept my keys) and they have a snow removal service. Snow was not plowed into or on top of my car. No other water damage was seen in or on the vehicle anywhere else.date of no start: 2/01/10location: northeast of philadelphiamileage: 21,000codes: none knownsignificant weather before no start: cold, drytook to dealer (what was done): noambient air temps: high 36 (f) low 21 (f)jetta started fine in the morning 6:30am. Left work at 6:00pm and did not start.the sequence:1) crank but didn't turn over2) got it to turn over and start about 1 min later, no message on mfd3) kept foot on accelerator in neutral at about 1300 rpm for 30-60 sec.4) ran fine on 30 min drive homethis is an unsafe condition that could result in significant problems if it takes a long time to get a tow in the winter.
2009 volkswagen jetta tdi at 53,000 miles my radiator went out due to a design flaw were a clamp rubbed a hole in the radiator. Vw would not cover under factory warranty, at 68,000 miles the alignment went out in the automobile, and finnally at 72,000 miles i noticed my transmission making a hard shift and a delay shift when taking off, i inquired about it twice at the dealer ship and was advise nothing was wrong. Then at 94,000 miles i started hearing a loud noise from my motor it is the dual mass cluch flywheel has gone out. The dealership wants $3000.00 to fix. I called vw of america, the vp i talked to, said just because the part was recalled in australia and canada it doesn't mean anything to them.
2009 vw tdi jetta.engine runs rough, sutters at certain points and lacks power. Will sometimes stall in traffic.have documented with dealers. Vw america refuses to answer.vw has software fix, but will not apply it to vehicle.do peoplehave to be killed before these people pay attention.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to lose power. The vehicle then began jerking abnormally before stalling. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,000.
2009 jetta tdi has an issue with sudden loss of engine power.usually 100% reproducible in warm climate usually happens within the first few minutes of starting engine while traveling at 30mph at 2k rpms while holding a steady speed.car will suddenly jerk and lose power one time then the remaining time will be without issue. On at least two occasions while pulling out into traffic the car has intermittently lost all power for a few seconds almost resulting in certain personal injury accidents.this was due to the fact that after starting the car i took a phone call before entering traffic.i feel that this is a temperature/time related problem as the time i was on the phone would about equal the time that when i normally would have left the lot the car would have had the hiccup/stutter.numerous complaints about this particular issue can be found on the internet and this has been documented that vwoa has been called about this but seems to not want to do anything to rectify the situation.
I had my 09 tdi towed into a v.w. Dealer today for a major oil leak. The details are as follows: i parked my tdi in my driveway this morning after a local drive. No mechanical problems were observed. In the afternoon i went for another drive. I barely got out of my driveway when the cars oil light started blinking, and the mfd said stop the vehicle-low oil. I pulled back in my driveway and noticed several liters of oil onthe ground under my car.i had my vehicle towed to the dealer by a flatbed tow truck. The service manager called me into the shop and showed me that the oil filters housing cap had been screwed loose, and placed on-top of the housing upside down. The cap had a small piece missing just before the threads begin. Since the car had 1 1/2 quarts of oil still in the oil pan the service manager did not feel that any engine damage occurred.i explained to the manager that i had been home all day, that my car was locked, alarmed, and parked in my driveway. The manager insisted that someone did this damage to my vehicle. He could not explain how someone was able to get in the vehicle without the key, and without causing any damage or leaving any tool marks, or setting off the car alarm.i had my vehicles 10k service done at this dealership 800 miles ago. During that service the wrong oil was used, and the vehicle was severely overfilled with oil. These problems were caught by myself, and corrected before leaving the dealership.is it possible that the dealer caused a third problem during my 10k service, such as not properly tightening the oil filter's cap, or was my vehicle vandalized by a mission impossible impersonator? is it probable that engine damage occurred to the vehicle? if what the dealer said is true this vehicle has a severe security flaw!
Car stuttered and then stalled.engine wouldn't restart.driving 35mph in residential area.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle stalled without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnostics of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.
Windshield wipers system failed in snow storm. Parts replacedcomplete loss of engine power while driving in traffic. 8 times this has happened.dealer can not find cause.no start situation, twice.dealer can not find cause.transmission noise.dealer can not find cause, will replace transmission if noise continues.
I own a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi sportwagen. It has approximately 8,000 miles on the odometer. I believe that this car has a serious design flaw, which creates a very unsafe driving condition. On a daily basis, i experience a situation in which i am waiting at a stop light to turn left, and when i depress the pedal to accelerate through the intersection, the car moves a few feet (into traffic) and then stops altogether. After pressing the pedal all the way to the floor for 2-3 seconds, it reluctantly starts moving again, and i observe a huge cloud of white vapor pouring out of the tailpipe as the car takes off again.my fear is that i, or someone else, will be unable to clear an intersection in a dangerous (or otherwise normal) situation and will be involved in a head-on or t-bone accident that will cause serious injury and/or death. The car displays no error codes, and otherwise drives perfectly normal.
(2009 vw jetta tdi)engine stalls when trying to take off from stop. Has happened a total of four times, car only has 32,000 miles.
We were traveling in branson, mo. From our home in east texas when there was what sounded like a single muffled pop from the engine compartment. The glow plug lamp started blinking and the check engine light came on and i think it was blinking also. At the time i was traveling about 30 mph. And i had just started up a steep grade. Also, about the time the glow plug light started blinking, the mfd displayed the "major engine malfunction" message. The engine lost power but did not stop and i was able to go about 300 yards to a safe place where i could pull off the street out of traffic and park.the vehicle was towed to the volkswagen dealer in springfield, mo. (springfield volkswagen)fault code thrown was p0299. It was determined that a coupling on a line going into the turbocharger had not been adequately tightened during assembly of the engine and the hose had come loose disabling the turbocharger and the engine.
I have a 2009 vw jetta tdi.i was in my work parking lot.started the vehicle, backed out driving out of the parking lot when the engine stopped and turned off.i coasted the vehicle into a parking spot.turned it off and restarted the vehicle.no lights came up and it started with no problem.i advised dealership of the problem and they checked it out and said it was ok, and to call if it occurred again.it has not.
I was driving my car when suddenly the engine quit,andall error messages came up. It was right in front of a busy intersection.i was unable to restart when tried at least 3 times.i waitedabout 5 minutes and then i was able to start.the service did not find anything wrong.i am worried that it can happen again and i will be not as lucky as this time to avoid someone hitting me from the back as the car unexpectedly just stops.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the malfunction engine warning light flashed on the dashboard as the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to move the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact towed the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer stated that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced due to metal flakes entering the fuel system when the fuel pump malfunctioned. The failure mileage was 115,986.updated 11/14/12*ljupdated 11/15/12
While driving to work, the engine malfunction dashboard light illuminated while making a left turn, traveling about 20 mph, with slightly less than 1/2 tank fuel from the same filling.the left turn where the malfunction occurred was the last 1/2 mile of my ~15 mile commute to work.immediately after observing the malfunction light, i could hear a metal-on-metal grinding sound coming from under the hood.the engine did not stop running though the grinding noise persisted for the remaining 1/2 mile of my commute.after turning the car off in the parking lot, i contacted my vw dealer and informed them of the problem.they recommended i try driving the car to the dealer for service, which is about 15.5 miles from my workplace.i stayed at work for the next 3 hours, and around midday set off to drive the car to the vw dealer.the car started, but the grinding noise persisted and the engine malfunction light illuminated within 1 minute of starting.at the same intersection where the problem had originally started, 1/2 mile from work, i was forced to stop at a red light.while stopped, the engine operation became very rough and the engine stopped running.i was able to restart and lightly accelerate when the light turned green, but the car stalled after about 10 seconds, though i had enough momentum to get out and push the car into a parking lot.i had the car towed to the vw dealer.the dealer reported that they found shards of metal throughout the fuel system, especially in the fuel pump.they quoted me vw's statement about gasoline contamination of diesel fuel, and implied that i may have incorrectly fueled the car.however, they took a fuel sample from my tank and reported that it was normal diesel with no signs of contamination.they agreed to replace the entire fuel system.the car has run normally since repairing.
Car stalled 5 times over a two day period duel to a failure of the fuel pump. Dash board warning said "engine fault workshop" and glow plug warning light came on.owner manual said to bring into shop soon.dealership found metal shavings throughout the fuel system that was caused by a failed high pressure fuel pump.the warning lights first came on when their was a near empty condition in the fuel tank.i have heard that this has happened to others when fuel is low.cost for repair would have been around $6000, but vw warranty covered this.if this stall had happened on the interstate it would have been very dangerous.as it was i had a police car push me out of an intersection during rush hour to a safe spot.
Engine abruptly stalled entering large multi-lane intersection, as engine repair light came on.suddenly inoperative power train on the vehicle without any prior warning.tdi diesel powered vehicle.towed to dealership and diagnosed with hpfp (fuel pump) & fuel system failure.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While the contact was driving approximately 70 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated followed by the engine stalling. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired; however, a similar failure occurred a second time and the vehicle was taken to a different dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 12/13/11
I was on the exit ramp of the interstate and the go to workshop warning came on along with the glow plug warning light. Vehicle lost power, i was able to get to a side street and turned off vehicle, it restarted and seemed fine drove about 2 miles and stopped for a light, car stalled and warning lights came back on. Cardid not restart had push to side of road and tow home. Towed to dealerfirst of week. Found to be high pressure fuel pump failure of the diesel engine.this is the second one to go bad first one at 135380 miles and now at 228605 miles only 93225 miles on repair job. Vw repaired the first one, replaced entire fuel system at no charge, do to faulty hpfp. Even though this pump has less miles they will not help with repair cost.both times car died at a major intersection and had to be pushed to side of road.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen tdi. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, he briefly lost engine power. There were no warning lights illuminated and after pumping the accelerator pedal, the engine resumed power. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 83,500.
30 sept 2011. While sitting at an intersection we noticed a rattling sound coming from our 2009 jetta tdi. Could also feel a slight vibration through the shift lever and steering wheel. Initial thought was an a/c clutch issue due to a squealing sound that started. Proceeded through the intersection and accelerated to approximately 30 mph when the "engine fault workshop" light came on and the sound became very loud. We immediately pulled into a parking lot to investigate. Loud metallic noises appeared to be internal to the engine not external. Shut the car off and it would not restart. Car was towed to mossy vw (classic volkswagen) in escondido, ca at closing time and will be troubleshoot in the morning. 50,000 miles on the car. Great dealer so far, service stayed late to assist and ensured we had transportation home. A quick online search revealed hpfp failures for 2009 vw tdi cars are becoming more common and unfortunately the manufacturer is not acknowledging and some dealers are blaming on fuel contamination with unleaded gas. Owners are reporting $10,000 repair bills. We have our diesel fuel receipt from yesterday, 29 sep 2011, confirming correct fuel was used.
This concerns a 2009 vw jetta tdi (clean diesel version).car dashboard put out warning message "engine malfunction" then car began to sputter and lose power.electronic dashboard showed there was plenty of diesel gas in the tank (enough to continue driving 250 miles).(the car had been filled up with diesel gasoline on the day before, friday, and driven on a short trip that saturday during the day hours; driver had filled up at that station regularly across the last 2 years since the car was purchased.) electronic dashboard also showed all other systems functioning regarding battery, temperature sensor, etc.driver was on busy city avenue in fullerton, california traveling at about 40 mph when sputtering began.car power slowly decreased to about 20 mph, but fortunately driver was able to make it through several green lights to a commercial area.fortunately saturday night traffic was not heavy, so a lane change to the right was possible without affecting other drivers who wished to go at a faster speed.car slowed down to about 5 mph as driver maneuvered car for the last 500 feet into a gasoline station parking lot.car engine came to a complete stop. This was less than 5 minutes after the first "engine malfunction" warning on the electronic dashboard. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful; a clicking sound in the ignition was heard.car engine subsequently would not turn over and had to be towed saturday night.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when there was a slight loss of engine power and the glow plug warning indicator light illuminated. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they detected that improper fuel was consumed in the fuel tank. The vehicle was then towed to another dealer for a second opinion and the technician informed that the fuel system would need to be replaced. The repair was performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.updated 04/12/11*ljupdated 04/13/11
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle would jerk stall and no warning lights would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 15,000.updated 02/15/12*ljthe dealer stated the stalling problem was due to not letting the glow plug warm-up.updated 02/22/12updated evoq 06/26/12
Flashing glow plug warning light and loss of power while going 70 mph on turnpike. Car went into "limp mode" allowing exit from turnpike. Car traveled several blocks then stalled at stop light and would not start.car was towed to vw dealer and diagnosed with failed high pressure fuel pump and metal particles contaminating diesel fuel. Dealer to replace entire fuel system.
Glow plug indicator symbol flashing on dashboard. I had just left my house so i decided to drive around the block to get back to my house to check on the symbol. Within one block the car lost power, the glow plug indicator came back on (flashing) as did the engine warning symbol. My car could now only clunk forward at about 5 mph. I made it over to the curbside, grabbed my manual, and walked home. I called the vw dealer and he said that he'd seen a couple of cases like this and that the car would have to be towed in." i had it towed to dealership (this was a saturday). On monday i heard that there was a problem with the fuel pump (hpfp) and that the whole fuel system would have to be replaced. Luckily, i was still under warranty. It's a very expensive repair. More luckily, this power failure did not happen on the freeway, which is where i was heading. I could have been killed. Please see this string of complaints about the fuel pump failure - which so far vw is denying is a problem: http://www.tdi-issues.com/hpfp-cases-tac68/.also, please pursue this as a safety issue and consider a recall. There has been no guarantee from vw that this repair will not stop the problem from occurring again. When my car is repaired, i will still feel unsafe, since vw will not admit the part was faulty and will not clarify that they have replaced the hpfp with a new, improved version.
My 2009 jetta tdi engine started running rough when i pushed the clutch in while turning into a parking lot 3 weeks ago.i coasted to a parking spot and turned off the ignition.i started the car back up immediately to see if it was going to be ok and it sounded good so i shut it off.when i returned about 45 minutes later, the car started but sounded like it was running on only one or two cylinders and then died.i called a tow truck and it would not start at all when he arrived.the dealer asked if i had ever run gasoline through it.i said 'no, why would i do that?'he said that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced and that vw would pay for this 'one time' even though the warranty has run out.well, if they are at fault this time, they will be at fault the next time too.my concern is the next time.i drive on a 70 mph interstate 90 miles round trip to work 5 days a week.what are the chances that i will be lucky enough that it did not happen in traffic at that speed the first time and just where will i be when it happens again?if they are replacing this shredded high pressure fuel pump with the same model made of the same materials, it will happen again.is there ethanol being put into diesel in this country?what about the additives to diesel that are necessary for lubricity that are put in by the different companies?is one or more types of these the culprit?this problem is all over the internet and i hope that vw can come up with a permanent solution before someone is seriously injured - if it hasn't happened already.meanwhile - still waiting for my car to be returned to me.
As my wife was driving towards a stopsign at a relatively slow speed, the vehicle check engine light came on and then the car died.as she started to roll backwards, she stopped the car and waited for the other traffic to clear.she was able to restart the car and drive it home as she was less than a mile away.after i returned home, i started the car and noticed the check engine light.at that point the car seemed fine.i went to autozone to see if they could download the error codes that might provide some insight into what component was causing the problem.they could not do that according to ca law.i purchased a obdii code reader and discovered code p0191 and p0087, both relating to the fuel system.p0191 indicated the fuel rail pressure sensor a circuit range / performance.the p0087 indicated the fuel rail / system pressure too low.while researching these codes on the internet i discovered a huge amount of information relating to this issue.i am thankful my wife was not in a huge amount of traffic as she could have been in an accident as a result of the car shutting down without warning.this hasbeen going on with the tdi diesel engine since 2009.why has there been no recall to fix what i believe is a defective or inferior fuel pump.in the many work orders i have read vw in many cases blamed bad fuel (gas in the diesel tank) as the problem. I have written documentation for every gallon of fuel that has been put in this car since it was new.the car has had all scheduled maintenance completed since the car was new.if this is a known problem why wasn't a recall issued like they did with the dsg transmission.is this denial on vw's part so they don't get a bunch of bad press?
2009 tdi jetta exhaust flap failure just after warranty expiration. The local dealer indicated this is a common problem prior to the redesign on the exhaust flap (change from aluminum to stainless steel). Dealer wants $600.00 to replace the part. Upon inspection of the flap, the mechanics of the flap (not the motor or sensor portion), but the flap itself have bound up. Numerous accounts of this issue were found on-line.
This complaint is for a 2009 v.w. Tdi (diesel engine).when i press the accelerator pedal when the engine is not yet warmed up, and shortly after the vehicle is started a hesitation occurs.this is very dangerous when it happens in traffic.this was reported to platinum volkswagen on 1/6/09 during a vehicle courtesy check.the car dealer could not find the problem; however, the problem continues.this hesitation happens several times per week.
Random engine failure while car is in gear, engine light comes on and vw error code says exhaust flap malfunction.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact noticed a fuel odor from the trunk area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine exhaust flap needed to be replaced. Also, after getting the vehicle back from the dealer, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was due to the engine exhaust flap failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 136,000.
The car stalled while i was driving down amsterdam ave in new york, ny. The engine puttered then a massive amount of smoke started coming from the exhaust. The smell was unbearable. I took it to two different mechanics and both stated that there was gasoline coming from the exhaust there could have been an explosion. I am glad that there was no explosion because i was driving my family home.
I am reporting last second direction changes given by my garmin nuvi 42 gps navigation device.on exit 57 off i20 west to i75/85 the device changed from directing to join i75/85 south to join i75/85 north with less than 300 feet to make the change.also, the device made a similar last second direction change while traveling north on i75/85.it indicated that i should be in the left 3 lanes but that i was to continue to i75 north.then it changed with only 300 feet remaining to say that i was to take i85 north.i have reported this to garmin.i believe that these last second direction changes can lead to erratic driving and mishaps.
I've had to replace the low beam headlights 3 times within 18 months and now both low beam headlights do not work even after replacing the bulbs. Vw has had recalls on other vehicles for a similar problem but this make and model was not included in previous recalls. Perhaps the scope of the problem is wider than originally thought.
Dashboard lights would not work when headlights were turned on, including right/left indicator lights.i brought the car into marten's vw service on 11/20/13 in bethesda md.they reported the fuse box had started to melt and had to be replaced for $580.it is no longer under warranty.this seems to be a flaw that online research has shown.the vw technician said "it is a problem with these cars".he said the new fuse boxes are made differently now.shouldn't this have been a recall item?
I think there is an electrical problem with my car. Since the beginning of this yr 2015 my seats burnt a hole threw the seat and my clothes. I no longer use the heated seats cause i am afraid my car will catch on fire. Also my i have a light go out every time i replace a light. First a head light then a blinker light then a tail light next the licenses plate light and currently another front light. This has been over the last 6-8 mons.
My '09 jetta had a "bulb failure" light sporadically turn on over the course of 3 days (sometimes it was on and sometimes it wasn't when i started the car), and when it was on, i noticed that my passenger-side headlight was out. I took it in to the dealership and it turned out to be a burnt fuse, and they notified me that it affected my brake lights as well. They replaced the entire fuse box for a price of $515.00 (this was on wed. 9/18/2013). On friday, 9/27/2013, the "bulb failure" light came on again, and now my driver's side headlight is out. I have found that this is occurring a lot with other 2009/2010 vw vehicles.
Head lights are on, but the rest of the lights are not. Already went down the road (4) times with out my lights on.
Fuse box fuse socket # f16 melted causing right headlight, turn signal, city lights and right marker light to fail. Seeing numerous reports of the same thing on the web.
While traveling on rt 287 @ 10:30 pm all of sudden the lights on passenger side went out from front to back of vehicle (headlights,markers,blinkers,and brake light.and then the the other side went out also i found myself in the dark which is a safety concern when you have tractor trailers traveling around you at excessive speeds. Which i almost got hit.the next day everything was working again then it went off again. I can only drive this vehicle before sunset. ( there should be recall on this before someone gets killed as it almost happen to me.) if you research this you will notice that others are having same issue.
Vw jetta wolfsburg edition 2009. 1. I have taken my car auto repair shop over 5x over the times over the past year because the 'engine malfunction' light was going on/off intermittently - on for 3 hours then off, on for 2 days, off. Now the check engine light is permanently illuminated on the dashboard despite multiple engine auto repair services rendered. 2. The abs and eps/asr symbols illuminate and alarm goes off randomly without reason while i am driving 50-65mph on major nyc highways and/or when im driving 15-35 on a residential street. The eps/asr flashes continuously while sounding an alarm for 60 seconds or so, abs remains constant lit and will continue to do so until i am able to stop, turn of the engine, wait a minute, andthen restart the car. On highway i have had to drive considerable distance withemergency lights flashing.3. I was pulled over by a cop at night because one of my tail lights was out. I had no idea that was the case and would have never found out because the "light bulb!" warning was not on, and never came on. I got it fixed 2 days later, still no light bulb signal, my right taillight was replaced. About 2 weeks later the "light bulb!" icon illuminated, i tested and all the lights were working- but the 'lightbulb!' remained lit. About 2 weeks later the lightbulb was off.4. The aux feature on my car is no longer accessible. Repair shop but they were unable to fix because vw speciality code/ system programming?5. I have noticed it takes more effort to engage my brakes while driving. I have had my car brake pads replacedat least 2x over the past 6 years (i have driven about 20k miles).also note - no symbol of emergency brake/ mechanic maintenance / wornbrake pads/ automatic transmission/gearbox symbol were illuminated during this event (in february 2018) and none of these symbols had illuminated to this day (april 2018).
Intermittent electrical problems from undetermined source for last year, ended up losing all lights on passenger side of car, and some lights/light function on driver's side, including brake lights, turn signals, headlights etc.random security alarm going off without being able to turn it off, brake warning lights, traction control issues.after a quick internet search i became aware that this is a very common problem and known vw issue, and found f16 fuse to be melted along with a portion of the fuse box.called the only vw dealer in the city 10/23/14 and was told i had two safety recalls on my car, one for an ecm software update and one for this electrical issue, neither of which i was notified of, yet have been notified to have the "diesel only" sticker installed, and haven't moved since long before i purchased the car.dealer is not able to look at my vehicle until 10/27/14 and cannot provide a loaner car since volkswagen won't reimburse them for that cost.called volkswagen customer service and spoke with doug, only to be told they could not authorize rental car reimbursement, and i would need to either shoulder that expense myself or continue driving the car in it's current state.informed him that the car was not safe to be driven with the lighting issues, and fuse f16 being tied into abs as well, was told he couldn't help me.if they had done the correct thing, i wouldn't be left in an unsafe car to transport my family, due to their engineering design negligence.
I have 2009 volkswagen jetta 2.5 and i have problems with my cars.1) all my lights, except for the left side of headlight, are not working. All the lights went out at the same time. I changed the bulbs but still do not work.2) since lights started to not work, i get seat belt warning signs and alarms even if i am wearing the seatbelts. 3) when i try to wash my front window with the wipers, window washier(liquid) would not come out.
Passenger side headlight and rear brake light not working. Also the passenger signal lights not front and rear not working. I was driving from homedepot and made a right turn, notice the dash right turn indicator was flashing rapidly than when i entered my garage i notice that the passenger headlight wasn't on as well. The rear backup light not working a well on the passenger side. I drive into orlando for work and have had near rear collision when making right turns because we have alotof tailgaters in florida. Read that there was a recall on this problem. Please advise...
The electrical wire insulation of the passenger side head light is crumbling and falling off the wires, i noticed when i had to change the light bulb for the second time in less than a month. When i opened the access cover to replace it i saw pieces of the wire insulation all over inside the head light compartment.i'm very afraid and scared that my car will catch on fire due to that manufacturer deficiency of the electrical wire insulation.i sent one message to volkswagen on america yesterday but they have not contacted me to get additional information or provide guidance.i took pictures with my iphone and will provide them upon request, my personal email is [xxx]please advice what can i do to have vw repair that deficiency at no cost to me.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the headlight was defective. The dealer diagnosed that the main fuse box melted, causing five exterior lights to become defective. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 79,000.
Exterior right headlamp and right turn signal stopped working, discovered that fuse had melted in fuse box, fuse changed, worked for approximately 2 months then fuse blew again. Have changed fuses 4 times, but keeps going out.
Passenger headlamps, passenger front turn signal and all rear turn signals stopped working.the right signal was not operational. Took car to dealer and they indicated the fuse box andthe 30 amp fuse ( f16) under the hood had overheated and melted. They are charging me $580.00 to replace the fuse box and fuse.when asked was this a defect and how can this situation be prevented, they said it has happened with other cars.it is something that happens and good thing i brought it in because other major damage to the car could have occurred.my concern is that this defect is a safety issue that could lead to serious consequences.other volkswagen vehicles have been recalled for this same issue (melted fuse box and fuses) and it is not clear why volkswagen isn't extending a recall to all cars that exhibit the same defect.
Every light on the passenger side of the vehicle stopped working. At first this was intermittent but became permanent. I found the problem to be melted fuse (f16) in the engine compartment.
Fuse box in engine compartment melted. The location is where the right sit headlight fuse is. Rf headlight and turn signal do not work. I looked the problem up and found that there are many other people that have same type vehicle with this same problem.
Lost passenger headlamp, passenger front turn signal and all rear turn signals. The fast signal only indicated that the right signal was not operational. We had a near rear collision while making a left turn into traffic.upon investigation it was found that the 30 amp fuse (number f16)in the under hood fuse box was overheated and melted as well as the fuse socket was melted.
Feb 2014 headlights and brakelights were out...fuse plate and plug was replace at dealership . No charge. Since then i constanly had to replace headlights and brake light bulbs. November 2016..headlights and brake light wont come on even woth bulbs change.took to dealership..states i need new fuse box..call vw customer care..i have to pay out of pocket...this lighting issue been a nuisance for two years.
I started my vehicle when i got a light bulb failure light on my dash, after investigating all affected bulbs which were all on the right side of the vehicle i looked at the fuses. Come to find out there are two spots in the fuse box that are 30 amps and were melted but not blown. The fuse box itself has been melted as well. I replaced the fuses and about one year later it happened again. I jiggled the fuses that were melted and the lights started to work again.
Melting fuse box...lights on one side of car stop working. All of them. Very obvious fire danger.fuse box has been replaced once and now needs to be replaced again after only 6 weeks.
Left side headlight, turn signal and tail light went out. I went to the dealer to have it fixed and then 3 weeks later the right side went out. Changed the headlamp and nothing was fixed. The complete right side lighting of the car is out. At certain times during this period it would start working, then stop.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the exterior brake lights remained illuminated. In addition, the dealer diagnosed that the abs modules failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not yet given the approval for the repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer provided the contact with a loaner vehicle. The contact did not know if the dealer would update the abs control module software and replace the abs modules. The manufacturer had not provided a reasonable solution. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Friday, feb 18th driving home, on a busy highway, during rush hour, my vehicle started a clicking noise, my dashboard lit up with a message 'flashing glow-plug and check engine light. Seconds later the car stalled and i had seconds to get out of the traffic. The car would not start.the car currently has 24,600 miles. I called vw emergency towing and it was taken to the dealership.today saturday the 18th i received a call from the vw dealership of gaithersburg, md telling me there was major damage in the hpfp and fuel system caused by contaminated diesel fuel. I replied that i only utilize 2 diesel gas stations; bp and sunoco.i have never put any other fuel in but diesel and only from a reputable gas station.now the vw dealership is telling me i must pay for repairs that will exceed $7,000.00.
My vehicle experiences brief hesitation during acceleration usually in 3rd gear and it occurs intermittently, sometimes 2-3 times/day and sometimes 2-3 times/week. Sometimes it feels very minor, like the engine was starved for fuel and sometimes it is more severe, and the whole car jerks.i have a manual transmission and have experienced itand reported it to the dealer multiple times with replication only once, when the service manager was riding with me.he ordered a part and replaced it and they have downloaded ecm updates multiple times with no results.
Over the past 18 months, the dealer has replaced all three of the diesel fuel pumps in my car. The failures did not occur in traffic, nor was the car totally disabled. The purpose of this report is to add my data to the other reports already collected. My car has been fixed under warranty so far, but my warranty will expire in 15,000 miles. I am concerned as to the longevity of the replacement parts.
Lost power driving on a divided highway.fast cars slowed to 15 mph behind when i went into limp mode.would not start at the stop sign.jammed up traffic.high fuel pressure pump failure fixed by dealer.
The fuel pump failed causing the vehicle to loose power and come to a stop on a major highway. This is a diesel vw which seems to be a common problem, but volkswagen did not acknowledge that even though the local dealer has done 2 of these since january. It is costing me 8000 to replace the entire fuel system.i have taken car to an independent shop and debating on making repairs at this point.
Letter to the administrator from congressman on behalf of constituent expressing her concerns about the malfunction of the vw jetta tdi diesel automobiles (reply to scottsdale, az office).2009 volkswagen jetta. The consumer stated there was a growing concern about the high pressure fuel pumps on volkswagen new clean diesel tdi vehicles.vehicles are randomly suffering catastrophic fuel system failure that requires up to 10,000 in repairs. The consumer stated he experienced the exact failure as so many others have.the consumer was informed by vw that the failure resulted from contaminated fuel and they would not cover the cost. The consumer was informed, metal shavings were found in the fuel pump which indicated regular gas was placed in the vehicle.the consumer then produced all of the diesel receipts and then vw stated maybe it was bad gas that contained water.
On september 26, 2012 while traveling in arkansas, eastbound on interstate 30, at 75 miles per hour, my 2009 vw jetta sports wagen tdi suffered a high pressure fuel pump failure.i was told by the little rock vw dealership that i had contaminated fuel.i filed an insurance claim.the insurance company had an independent lab do an analysis on the fuel.the insurance company denied my claim because the fuel was not contaminated.the insurance company informed me that the nhtsa has revived numerous complaints abouthigh pressure fuel pump failures on volkswagen tdi engines.i want to add my vehicle to that list with an independent lab analysis stating that the fuel was not contaminated.it is definitely a safety hazard when your vehicle stops on a congested highway.additionally, with repair bills for this failure ranging from $6,000 to $10,000 the nhtsa should require vw to recall their vehicles with the tdi engines.
A catastrophic failure of the high pressure fuel pump left my wife without power as she was driving in traffic.there was no preceding indication and in other circumstances could have caused a traffic accident.when the hpfp failed, all non-electrical power failed with a potential for significant control and braking problems.
While driving on the freeway in my 2009 jetta tdi sportwagen, i experienced a "clunk", a loss of power and a coil light on the dash that said"engine fault - workshop".i managed to keep going to a reasonable exit.as soon as the car stopped at a light, it stalled and would not start again.car was towed to the dealer, who called it "fuel contamination".
Started car to let it warm up.. Came out 20 minutes later and the car was off.. Had the car towed to dealer to find out that the high pressure fuel pump has failed.the pump sent metal into the fuel system.dealer has covered replacement of entire fuel system under warranty.just received a phone call from the dealer stating that they are now hearing a strange noise in cyl # 1.. Waiting for a call at this point..*ln
Owner of an 2009 vw jetta tdi, which after being towed to the dealer was told the hpfp failed due to contaminated diesel fuel.after looking at forums and research on the internet, i found this to be recurring issue on this model.i have used the same fueling station (shell) and the same diesel pump for the year and a half, and getting statements for the prior of that time from my fuel card mailed to me.on july 29, i was driving on a secondary road, when without notice, my car stalled and lost all power, and never restarted.i had the car towed to the dealer that i had purchased it, and take to do my scheduled maintenance, and received the news of the fuel pump issue on the following monday.i was told that he dealer has contacted the regional vw office, but i have not heard any response.i also called the vw advocate on aug. 5, and was told given a case number and was told that a case manager would be calling me or about aug. 8, and today, aug. 8, i read on the internet that there is another investigation into vw tdi's and i'm growing concern on this issue.i was told that my repairs would cost about $9000, which is half of what i paid for the car, and was told that there was no guarantee it would happen in the future, which makes me unhappy with vw, i believe that vw needs to address this issue.
Was driving my 2009 jetta tdi to work one morning last week when the check engine light came on and the glow plug light was blinking. The dash indicator said something like engine malfunction workshop. I took it to the dealership after work and they diagnosed the following: "received fault for po671a & p0087 glow plug & fuel pressure too low. Found regulator leaking on to glow plug #4 causing dtc's for glow plug."i had to have the glow plug and the fuel rail replaced at my expense ($970) since vw wouldn't pay for it and said the repair was not under warranty.i received the car back after the repair and the very next day, while driving to work, the glow plug light started blinking again for awhile and then turned off. So i went back to the dealership and it was diagnosed as a p0087 and they said it was a bad high pressure fuel pump - pressure was too low.i called vw of america and left a message. Vwoa contacted the dealership the next day and agreed to cover the bad fuel pump under warranty. The hpfp had not yet blown but would have according to the dealership if i'd kept driving without having the instance of the gp light investigated. This would have caused a catastrophic failure of the fuel system with a cost of repair between $6k - 10k.since we caught it in time, the cost is in the neighborhood of $1600.
My 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi (automatic) has stalled twice while leaving my parking lot at work. I have to go up a small hill to exit the parking lot. When i crest the hill the engine stalls. I make efforts to keep my foot on the gas when i crest the hill and the problem hasn't happened since. I can't do this if cars are coming.
The exhaust flap is sticking in the open position, thus causing warning light on dash to come on.
Vehicle, 2009 vw sportwagen tdi, was traveling between 40-45 mph when it suddenly lost power.then the glow plug warning light came on along with the message 'engine malfunction, workstation' displayed in the multifunction display on the dash.luckily narrowly avoided accident as car limped through intersection.dealer noted that the problem is due to metal shavings in the fuel system due to part failure, presumably the high pressure fuel pump.
For the second time my fuel pump went out. Also for the second time i was accused of using bio diesel or regular fuel by the dealer. I was driving a long it sounded like a gear was tumbling around then a grinding noise followed. Luckily i was alow rate of speed and was able to pull off to a side street with out problem. Last week the gear box went out as well. It had issues on going in to reverse from drive. Often i would have to put the car in to park turn it off then restart to get it to go in to reverse.
While driving to work, the engine malfunction dashboard light illuminated while making a left turn, traveling about 20 mph, with slightly less than 1/2 tank fuel from the same filling.the left turn where the malfunction occurred was the last 1/2 mile of my ~15 mile commute to work.immediately after observing the malfunction light, i could hear a metal-on-metal grinding sound coming from under the hood.the engine did not stop running though the grinding noise persisted for the remaining 1/2 mile of my commute.after turning the car off in the parking lot, i contacted my vw dealer and informed them of the problem.they recommended i try driving the car to the dealer for service, which is about 15.5 miles from my workplace.i stayed at work for the next 3 hours, and around midday set off to drive the car to the vw dealer.the car started, but the grinding noise persisted and the engine malfunction light illuminated within 1 minute of starting.at the same intersection where the problem had originally started, 1/2 mile from work, i was forced to stop at a red light.while stopped, the engine operation became very rough and the engine stopped running.i was able to restart and lightly accelerate when the light turned green, but the car stalled after about 10 seconds, though i had enough momentum to get out and push the car into a parking lot.i had the car towed to the vw dealer.the dealer reported that they found shards of metal throughout the fuel system, especially in the fuel pump.they quoted me vw's statement about gasoline contamination of diesel fuel, and implied that i may have incorrectly fueled the car.however, they took a fuel sample from my tank and reported that it was normal diesel with no signs of contamination.they agreed to replace the entire fuel system.the car has run normally since repairing.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled while all of the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the diesel fuel injector failed. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Have always had car serviced at dealer per recommendations.on 10/14/10 car made a noise at stoplight then noise quit.pulled out from stoplight and car died suddenly and without warning.was able to restart and it ran for an additional 1-2 seconds before dying again and would not restart. Had to coast it through a high traffic area across highway overpass and into parking lot. Towed it to dealer who found that high pressure fuel pump had "come apart" and disbursed metal shavings throughout complete fuel system. Had to replace entire fuel system from tank on.our initial estimate to repair (after our extended warranty paid for initial component that failed and vw paid for 50% of parts) was $7100.
I own a 2009 vw jetta tdi with 22,000 miles on it. In the middle of may the engine emissions warning light came on and i immediately called the dealer who services the car. I took it in and was told the gas cap may have been mounted improperly. The light was off at that point the car was picked up. A week or so later the same light came on, then went off and was sporadic for a while. After a few weeks of this i took the car in again (mid june). After being in the shop now for six weeks the dealer has informed me that the problem is with the fuel system and that the fuel pump has failed.they say there is rust and other contamination in it and there must have been water in the system. Vw has refused to cover it under the warranty. The cost of replacing the entire fuel system will be $8,000-$10,000. Having researched the issue online i have found that this is an often reported occurrence and a known problem with the 2009 jetta tdis. It appears that vw is covering the problem in many cases but not in others. Vw should be more responsible and admit this is a problem and cover the replacement of the systems. This problem is a point of discussion on numerous forums see http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=286380 i recommend that you research this issue. Vw is trying to foist it off on the customers rather than taking responsibility for it. I may well need to file suit against the dealership to get this issue resolved.
While driving at highway speed,65mph, my '09 jetta tdistalled.i looked at the instrument panel, it said "engine failure."after pulling to the side of the highway, the car was towed to the dealership where i bought the car new, and had all recommended services performed. At 35,000 miles, and having just been serviced at 30,000, i feel this car may continue to have this same stalling problem and is unreliable.
Car, a 2009 vw jetta diesel tdi with manual transmission, suddenly stalls with no warning such as stuttering or power loss, just goes from full on to sudden off even when moving at steady speed---does so at a range of speeds mostly from about 15 to 45 mph and over no distinguishing conditions that induce the stall such as hot or cold or time car has been in use from start up-----there is no discernible pattern re this stalling other than most often it occurs between 15 and 45 mph. Car is driven daily about 100 miles mostly at highway speeds and was purchased new in 2009 and now has about 38,000 miles--problem did not occur when first purchased and has occurredover the last year since about the 7500 mile mark and happens at least twice per month. Problem does not appear to be electrical as fan, radio etc do not quit, just engine. Car is as purchased and receives service only from the vw dealer from whom it was purchased.car replaced a 20051/2 jetta tdi (also manual transmission) which did not experience any such problem.no accident has arisen from this stalling, however it is a safety concern and i have asked the dealer to check into the problem.to date car has had all required service and dealer has not identified a source and reports no similar problem with other cars of the same type and vintage.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle hesitated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the fuel system. The vehicle was repaired.that the high compression fuel pump needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but refused to cover the costs of the repair. The vin was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.updated 01/21/16*lj
Shortly after starting up, the car stalled abruptly while still in driveway.therewere no warning signs (low power, rough running, etc),and it was unable to start afterward.this was diagnosed as a failure of the high pressure fuel pump.there was no evidence of fuel contamination or other environmental concerns that may have contributed to the failure.the pump was replaced under warranty.
Flashing glow plug warning light and loss of power while going 70 mph on turnpike. Car went into "limp mode" allowing exit from turnpike. Car traveled several blocks then stalled at stop light and would not start.car was towed to vw dealer and diagnosed with failed high pressure fuel pump and metal particles contaminating diesel fuel. Dealer to replace entire fuel system.
Tdi diesel engine.entered highway, car stuttered, engine died, displayed workshop code problem, glowplug light flashing. Restarted one time, traveled to parking area, engine died and would not restart. Code was p0087, fuel pump pressure failure.no previous problems or hints of this issue. Sudden engine failure. Very dangerous, was driving uphill, the one restart allowed me to leave road.dealer noted no fuel contamination.system was properly primed on fuel filter changes. Used a ross-tech cable and software.repair is expected to be about $7000.00. Previous diesel 2001 model was still running with 332,000 miles when this one was purchased.tdiclub.com website has noted many of these failures, search hpfp, high pressure fuel pump.vw is not furnishing pumps designed with the us diesel fuel quality in mind. Vw needs to correct this problem, there have been a lot of these failures.
While driving my vehicle, the glow plug light started to flash. I pulled over and checked the owner's manual. The manual said to bring the car a dealer for service. I contacted my dealer who said to bring it right in. Started driving on a highway at 50mph and approximately 5 miles later the car lost all power and shut down. The vacuum assist for the brakes and the elecro-mechanical steering system were under reduced levels of power.i merged to the far right and off to the side of the road as quickly and safely as possible. The car was towed to a local dealer 45 minutes later.that evening, i was told that there were metal chips in the fuel filter housing. I viewed these chips myself. The technician noted that the fuel removed from the system was in fact diesel, not gasoline. He also indicated that the fuel did not appear to be contaminated. I researched on the web that the vw tdi has been suffering unexpected high pressure fuel pump failures. When the hpfp fails, is sends metal through the entire fuel system. Today i received a repair estimate of $10,260. Vwof a is still determining if this is an item to be covered under the power train warranty.
30 sept 2011. While sitting at an intersection we noticed a rattling sound coming from our 2009 jetta tdi. Could also feel a slight vibration through the shift lever and steering wheel. Initial thought was an a/c clutch issue due to a squealing sound that started. Proceeded through the intersection and accelerated to approximately 30 mph when the "engine fault workshop" light came on and the sound became very loud. We immediately pulled into a parking lot to investigate. Loud metallic noises appeared to be internal to the engine not external. Shut the car off and it would not restart. Car was towed to mossy vw (classic volkswagen) in escondido, ca at closing time and will be troubleshoot in the morning. 50,000 miles on the car. Great dealer so far, service stayed late to assist and ensured we had transportation home. A quick online search revealed hpfp failures for 2009 vw tdi cars are becoming more common and unfortunately the manufacturer is not acknowledging and some dealers are blaming on fuel contamination with unleaded gas. Owners are reporting $10,000 repair bills. We have our diesel fuel receipt from yesterday, 29 sep 2011, confirming correct fuel was used.
2009 jetta sportwagen tdi hpfp failure and fuel system contamination.failure of hpfp sends metal particles throughout fuel system via fuel return lines.this is serious and expensive issue to repair. Vw did acknowledge issue with hpfp and repaired at their expense.
As my wife was driving towards a stopsign at a relatively slow speed, the vehicle check engine light came on and then the car died.as she started to roll backwards, she stopped the car and waited for the other traffic to clear.she was able to restart the car and drive it home as she was less than a mile away.after i returned home, i started the car and noticed the check engine light.at that point the car seemed fine.i went to autozone to see if they could download the error codes that might provide some insight into what component was causing the problem.they could not do that according to ca law.i purchased a obdii code reader and discovered code p0191 and p0087, both relating to the fuel system.p0191 indicated the fuel rail pressure sensor a circuit range / performance.the p0087 indicated the fuel rail / system pressure too low.while researching these codes on the internet i discovered a huge amount of information relating to this issue.i am thankful my wife was not in a huge amount of traffic as she could have been in an accident as a result of the car shutting down without warning.this hasbeen going on with the tdi diesel engine since 2009.why has there been no recall to fix what i believe is a defective or inferior fuel pump.in the many work orders i have read vw in many cases blamed bad fuel (gas in the diesel tank) as the problem. I have written documentation for every gallon of fuel that has been put in this car since it was new.the car has had all scheduled maintenance completed since the car was new.if this is a known problem why wasn't a recall issued like they did with the dsg transmission.is this denial on vw's part so they don't get a bunch of bad press?
Traveling at highway speeds when glow plug indicator light started flashing and engine power was immediately lost.engine failed to hold idle and stalled while car was moving with clutch engaged.engine was able to restart and mil light illuminated, glow plug indicator light flashed and driver information system indicated engine malfunction.car had no acceleration and had to be towed to dealership.vw service technician indicated fuel pump failure and showed evidence of metal filings in fuel injection system.
High-pressure fuel pump failure (hpfp) while driving on highway at 60mph misfiring and stalling glow plug light is flashing and check engine.
This concerns a 2009 vw jetta tdi (clean diesel version).car dashboard put out warning message "engine malfunction" then car began to sputter and lose power.electronic dashboard showed there was plenty of diesel gas in the tank (enough to continue driving 250 miles).(the car had been filled up with diesel gasoline on the day before, friday, and driven on a short trip that saturday during the day hours; driver had filled up at that station regularly across the last 2 years since the car was purchased.) electronic dashboard also showed all other systems functioning regarding battery, temperature sensor, etc.driver was on busy city avenue in fullerton, california traveling at about 40 mph when sputtering began.car power slowly decreased to about 20 mph, but fortunately driver was able to make it through several green lights to a commercial area.fortunately saturday night traffic was not heavy, so a lane change to the right was possible without affecting other drivers who wished to go at a faster speed.car slowed down to about 5 mph as driver maneuvered car for the last 500 feet into a gasoline station parking lot.car engine came to a complete stop. This was less than 5 minutes after the first "engine malfunction" warning on the electronic dashboard. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful; a clicking sound in the ignition was heard.car engine subsequently would not turn over and had to be towed saturday night.
My 2009 jetta tdi engine started running rough when i pushed the clutch in while turning into a parking lot 3 weeks ago.i coasted to a parking spot and turned off the ignition.i started the car back up immediately to see if it was going to be ok and it sounded good so i shut it off.when i returned about 45 minutes later, the car started but sounded like it was running on only one or two cylinders and then died.i called a tow truck and it would not start at all when he arrived.the dealer asked if i had ever run gasoline through it.i said 'no, why would i do that?'he said that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced and that vw would pay for this 'one time' even though the warranty has run out.well, if they are at fault this time, they will be at fault the next time too.my concern is the next time.i drive on a 70 mph interstate 90 miles round trip to work 5 days a week.what are the chances that i will be lucky enough that it did not happen in traffic at that speed the first time and just where will i be when it happens again?if they are replacing this shredded high pressure fuel pump with the same model made of the same materials, it will happen again.is there ethanol being put into diesel in this country?what about the additives to diesel that are necessary for lubricity that are put in by the different companies?is one or more types of these the culprit?this problem is all over the internet and i hope that vw can come up with a permanent solution before someone is seriously injured - if it hasn't happened already.meanwhile - still waiting for my car to be returned to me.
2009 vw sportwagon tdi. Proper diesel fuel used. At about 1/4 tank remaining, glow plug light went on and car stalled. Towed to dealer who said that hpfp imploded and metal chips in system. Estimated over $8000 to repair. Since i am good customer and had 75,000 mi on car, they agreed to pay 10%, vw of america 85%, and i had to pay 5%. They verified that diesel fuel was in tank!
I was on the exit ramp of the interstate and the go to workshop warning came on along with the glow plug warning light. Vehicle lost power, i was able to get to a side street and turned off vehicle, it restarted and seemed fine drove about 2 miles and stopped for a light, car stalled and warning lights came back on. Cardid not restart had push to side of road and tow home. Towed to dealerfirst of week. Found to be high pressure fuel pump failure of the diesel engine.this is the second one to go bad first one at 135380 miles and now at 228605 miles only 93225 miles on repair job. Vw repaired the first one, replaced entire fuel system at no charge, do to faulty hpfp. Even though this pump has less miles they will not help with repair cost.both times car died at a major intersection and had to be pushed to side of road.
According to vw the hpfp went out.this seems to be an ongoing problem with the 2009 jettas.
The day after 20k mile service (oil/filter change, fuel filter changed) and about 20 miles following a refueling, the engine stalled while idling at a traffic light.would not restart and had to be towed to repair shop.cause is unknown at this time.
Loss of power, car goes into limp modewhen this happens it is a fuel system failure the high pressure fuel pump it send metal shavings throughout the fuel systemreplace the fuel system i have done this once and now it has failed the 2 time all at my expense, car is currently not running can't afford another repair a real safety issue, no warning when the vehicle goes into power reduction.
While driving, there was a brief grinding noise, and the motor suddenly stopped providing power, the power steering stopped, and every warning light came on.fortunately i was on a city street in very light traffic and could coast safely to the curb.i tried to restart it, and the engine would crank, but without ignition.i had the car towed to the dealer, and they told me that the high pressure diesel fuel pump had disintegrated, and had to be replaced with a new redesigned one.this they did at no cost, for which i am very grateful.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle would jerk stall and no warning lights would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 15,000.updated 02/15/12*ljthe dealer stated the stalling problem was due to not letting the glow plug warm-up.updated 02/22/12updated evoq 06/26/12
The vehicle was emitting a diesel fuel type odor. The driver of the vehicle was headed back to the office immediately upon discovering the odor. On the highway the vehicle died. The only light that illuminated was the glow plug light. The vehicle was towed into the shop. The dealership at that point replaced a leaking component within the fuel system. My company authorized the part replacement. The part was replaced but the vehicle still did not start. Long story short, we need a cylinder head which is approx $7500 since the leaking fuel had caused the timing belt to skip timing. The vehicle at this time is still at the dealership awaiting our decision. The only three options are replace the cylinder head, engine or decommission a car with less than 48k miles. Based on the information found on the internet this particular vehicle has several incidents filed in regards to leaking fuel system and stalling.
High pressure fuel pump failure in tdi diesel causing catastrophic damage to major engine components including common rail, injectors , fuel tank etc...appears to be manufacturers defect.merely replacing will not solve problem without assurance that new design has been developed and utilized.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 to 10 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the high pressure fuel pump failed, allowing metal to penetrate the fuel system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 75,000.
After returning from a service at the dealer, my 2009 sportwagen instrument warning lights displayed a flashing glow plug light followed immediately by a message to bring the vehicle to in for service. We were four houses down from our drive, and as we pulled into the driveway, the vehicle shut off and would not restart.it was towed to the dealer who reported metal debris in the fuel filter indicating a high pressure fuel pump failure and a cost for replacement parts (entire fuel system) totaling over $5000.this is a certified pre-owned vehicle, owned for less than one year.i called and filed a claim with vw usa.
I recently purchased a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi diesel car with a 6 speed manual transmission and 20,000 miles. I have notice that the car is extremely easy to stall when attempting to accelerate in first and second gears. It seems the injection timing may be too far advanced. I have driven lots of similar older model diesel cars in europe and elsewhere without any such problems. I do not know what to do to correct the problem. I have noticed that you must speed up significantly in first gear before shifting to second. The engine seems to be unable to lug at a low rpms.
Fuel line broke while driving highway speeds.smoke began pouring out from under hood and filling cabin.took vehicle straight to dealership, where i was told the #2 injector line broke.entire engine compartment was soaked with fuel, diesel was dripping from all parts under hood.i was concerned with the diesel deteriorating the rubber hoses and components under hood.vw dealership changed #2 injector line, and recommended changing the rest as well as the engine cover.i opted to not change the rest, only the cracked one.it dumped about a half tank of fuel in a matter of minutes.
Vehicle abruptly lost power, no control over acceleration, had to pull off of interstate to shoulder of road. Car restarted fine. Taking to vw dealer for evaluation.
2009 vw jetta tdi. Engine stalls frequently, with delayed restart.the ecu will shut down the engine if the rpm falls, even momentarily, below some predetermined level, i observe this threshold at about 600 rpm. The key must be cycled to the off position and then back to start to restart the vehicle, but once shut down, there is a brief delay before the ecu will engage the starter, leaving the driver of a stalled vehicle in possible harms way, with the key in the start position waiting for the engine to restart.discussion of this problem is often obfuscated by shame, denial and recriminations about drivers ability to adequately operate a manual trans and clutch. Very skilled drivers may never see the problem, but may also deny it. Many drivers, new to the car, are often unable to drive the vehicle at all. I, as a moderately skilled driver, after over a year driving the car everyday, still stall the vehicle periodically. The solution is to update the firmware in the ecu so that the low rpm threshold is lower (approx 400 rpm), and/or that a short delay be added to the shut down feature so that brief transient low rpm events do not trigger the shut down.
On march 6, while driving a 2009 vw jetta tdi at approximate 70 mph on the highway, the cruise control shut off, the glow plug light came on, and an warning that read "engine failure workshop!" came on.the car would not accelerate faster than 58 mph and i pulled over to the side of the road.the owner's manual did not indicate the meaning of the glow plug warning light.i turned the car off and restarted it and both the glow plug light and "engine failure workshop!" lights were off.i drove the car home and called the dealership the next morning.the dealership service center indicated that the warning light indicated the glow plug.the dealership stated that i could continue to drive my car until a part they ordered for me came in unless i experienced "driveability" issues, at which time i could take it directly to the dealership.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the diesel fuel pump failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 166,798.updated 06/09/14*lj 06/13/2014
I had just left my vw dealership it have an unrelated issues looked at, i had a service that wed. I pulled out of the dealership drove about a mile and my car flashed so kind of warning. I turned around to go back to the dealership and it died. I was less than a mile away from getting on the interstate where i would have been traveling at 70 mph.
Vehicle stalled in middle of a crossroad on a busy highway and would not restart. Pushed out of intersection and called aaa for tow to dealer.dealer reported hpfp catastrophic failure due to contaminated fuel.$8-10k to repair, over half value of 2009 car.vehicle was vw jetta tdi. 27 days later repair still awaiting parts because of high demand from multiple failures.
I exited the interstate and came to a stop.the glow plug light started flashing and the car had no power and stalled.i restarted the car and it had no power.it stalled again and would not start.i had it towed to a volkswagen dealership and they found that the high pressure fuel pump had failed and contaminated the entire fuel system resulting in costly repairs.
While my wife was driving our 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi sportswagen, the engine, without warning, limped and then stalled almost immediately.the car had been filled with almost a full tank (12.6 gallons) of diesel fuel earlier the same day.the failure has not been corrected and the vehicle still does not run.
Driving at steady speed of around 20 mph when suddenly speed and rpms decreased with glowplug light flashing. Noticed a loss of power. Car would pick up speed very slowly. Did not force engine in any way. 5 minutes later the car died. Tried starting car back up but would not start. Had it towed to known local mechanic shop. Was told it was a fuel system issue in which the filters and injectors were being clogged up therefore damaging the entire fuel system, which was a known common problem in this that volkswagen did not acknowledge, and repairs would cost around $6k-7k to replace the whole fuel system. Very unhappy with this situation and disappointed with volkswagen at the fact that nothing has been done to help the customers that drive their vehicles considering the amount of complaints regarding this issue.
Car has stuttered when accelerating from stop since purchasing with 12 miles.on 12/21/2009, car lost power and stuttered at speed on interstate highway.the road immediately climbed a hill.with accelerator to the floor, the car dropped to under 60 mph and i shifted from 6th to 5th.car still kept decelerating so i shifted to 4th.fortune provided a rest area as the car got to about 45 mph on the interstate.after parking, car stalled while idling.starting engine would roughly idle at 1/2 of the idle rpm for about 5 seconds before stalling.after 4 tries, i let the car sit for 10 minutes and it restarted without further incident.the car had diesel purchased in upstate ny in the winter, presumably a winter blend.the incident happened in va in 30+ degree temperatures, so presumably gelling of the fuel was not the problem.additionally, on 12/17/2010, car started but would not rev above 1500 rpm even while out of gear.would not go more than 10 mph.i assume it is the fuel system but the vw dealer claims everything is fine with the car.
Car failed to start at home on june 1, 2011 at about 44.3k miles.high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failed and replaced by dealer on june 10, 2011.i'm aware of the ongoing engineering analysis phase of the nhtsa investigation of failures of the hpfp. Had my car started, it likely would have stalled on the highway (like many others) and at minimum left me stranded and possibly caused an accident.i put every drop of ulsd in the tank (not a misfuel) and have receipts showing such starting at about 20k miles.at about 26k miles my fuel filter had shiny visible metal specks on top (likely aluminum from the hpfp) and what looked like a coating of "dust" on the top of the filter. Dealer did the 20k fuel filter replacement and i inspected my fuel filter for contamination at about 22k miles and the fuel filter top was pristine.so, the shiny specks developed between 26k and 22k miles.at 26k, the dealer replaced fuel filter and cleaned fuel filter canister, inspected metering valve and fuel tank for contamination.dealer found a few specks in the tank.at 40k miles i replaced my fuel filter as part of routine maintenance and there were still some visible specks but not the "dust" coating.i cut open a small section of the filter (about 2 inches by 6 inches) and found several visible specks.what i don't know is if the specks were remnants from the 26k mile incident or continual wearing of the hpfp which led to failure on june 1.
I was going down the road at approximately 45 mph, the engine lost power and stalled.i was able to pull to the side of the road, then have it towed. My spouse is an engine machinist, and after talking to a volkswagen dealership, and taking the car apart, found metal shavings throughout the fuel system.so far, he has spent $3200 for parts which has depleted our saving account.he is self employed and i work part time and part time student, paying $400 a month for a car we thought would be safe, dependable and economical!this is clearly a safety issue, documented for over 2 years with no responsibility taken by vw, who has falsely denied any ongoing issue of this sort. Fortunately, my husband can do the labor, but people are spending $8,000 to $10,000 to get this vw problem fixed, and in some cases has happened again.this high pressure fuel system is faulty and unsafe.vw needs to take responsibility for their product to ensure customer safety on the roadways.
I was driving a 2009 vw jetta tdi. I was traveling at a highway speed (around 65pmh) when suddenly the engine stopped. I almost got hit while trying to secure the vehicle to a safe location. This problem is very unsafe. The engine malfunction light came on.the car would no longer turn on. I had the car towed to a dealer who stated that the fuel pump was sending metal shards through the fuel system. The total cost is between 6-10k and the car only has 42,000 miles.
Felt a shudder in the drive train; a few seconds later the glow plug light began to flash; the multi-function computer flashed that there was an engine fault and to service the engine; the engine shutdown and i pulled over to the side of the road; engine would not restart; dealer analysis revealed the high pressure fuel pump failed apparently sending shards of metal particles downstream of the pump; pump and other hardware downstream of the pump are scheduled for replacement
Diesel fuel pump failure which clogged fuel fitter and injection system which in turn caused engine to cut out.
Car stalled 5 times over a two day period duel to a failure of the fuel pump. Dash board warning said "engine fault workshop" and glow plug warning light came on.owner manual said to bring into shop soon.dealership found metal shavings throughout the fuel system that was caused by a failed high pressure fuel pump.the warning lights first came on when their was a near empty condition in the fuel tank.i have heard that this has happened to others when fuel is low.cost for repair would have been around $6000, but vw warranty covered this.if this stall had happened on the interstate it would have been very dangerous.as it was i had a police car push me out of an intersection during rush hour to a safe spot.
Car stalls out for no reason when shifting.
On 11/3/2014 i drove my2009 volkswagen jetta tdi to work on interstate 90 , when the cars engine light came on and the vehicle immediately started to decrease speed. By the time i found a safe spot to pull over the vehicle shut down completely. My car had to be towed to an autoshop where i was told that my cars highpressure fuel pump shut down and contaminated the whole fuel system with metal from the secondary fuel pump.i had purchased this car used just this february for $15000 and now i have to pay a bill of $7000 to be able to drive it again.i did do some research and discovered that i am not the only driver with a 2009 vw jettawhere the highpressure fuel pump failed.
This is the second complaint filed on this car.the ref # for the first nhtsa complaint is voq 10484807. On nov 26, 2012 (date taken from dealer repair invoice) i picked the car up at the dealership after the initial failure repairs.i reset the trip meter (i don't remember the exact mileage the vehicle had when i picked it up).later that same day (26 nov 12) i took the car back to the dealership and told them the engine was making a weird sound.the mechanic agreed that the engine was making a weird sound and said he thought it was the new secondary fuel pump making the noise.the dealership agreed to order a new secondary pump for the car and they told to continue driving the car until the new pump arrived.on or about 12 dec 2012, the car suffered another rapid deceleration failure identical to the one that occurred on 26 sep 2012 with the exception that the engine did not completely quit.i was able to limp the car home (top speed was approximately 20 mph) using side streets and staying off the freeway.the trip meter had 349 miles on it when i got home.i called the dealership and had the car towed to them.they replaced the fuel tank pumps (apparently there are two pumps in the fuel tank).while they were test driving the vehicle, to return it to me, they experienced a rapid deceleration (from their description it appeared as the same failure i had just experienced).the dealership called me and told me they were at a loss to explain the failure and they would have to call the vw tech line for help.vw told them they thought the problem was the hpfp.in total, all three fuel pumps were once again replaced.to vw and hoy-fox credit these repairs were done at no cost to me (except for the tow bill).the car is now on its third hpfp in less than four months.bottom line, in my opinion, the vw tdi hpfp is a safety hazard and should be recalled.
Pulling out of a shopping center when i felt a loss of power in my 2009 jetta tdi.car finally stopped abruptly and was towed into the dealer.
The incident happened on the highway minutes after i left work. Some of the lights came up on the dashboard that made me pull over and stop to check what they mean. I turned the car off and checked the meaning of the icons in the auto manual. Per advise in the manual, i contacted vw dealership where i was told to bring the car immediately in. Unfortunately, the car did not start anymore and i was towed to the dealership where the vehicle was purchased. The cause for this was internal pump failure which mean replacing high pressure pump, fuel tank etc. I posses all the necessary documents with the detail information and correct definitions of exact failure. It has caused great inconvenience since this is the only car in our family. It also cost us $219.92 out of pocket to cover this incident since extended warranty of vw did not pick up the tab in full. Again, all documents are in my possession to prove it. It took 7 days to receive the car back.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta diesel. While driving with the cruise control set at 65 mph the warning light illuminated andthe cruise control deactivated causing the vehicle to slow down. The second failure occurred when he merged into the intersection and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the failure code was associated with the high pressure fuel pump which contaminated the fuel system. The vehicle was taken to a dealer out of the area for further examination. The manufacturer filed report 100295867. The failure and the current mileages were 51,400.
Failure was proceeded by unusual noise from under the hood, a series of warning lights, and finally the car just stopped. High pressure fuel pump failure. Caused 7000 dollars damage to fuel system.numerous parts replaced. None of the parts are available.
Driving on i-95 at 70 mph, glow plug light began to blink, then engine failure light came on.engine began to slow, turned onto next exit and when i released the gas pedal, the engine stopped running.was able to coast to edge of roadway.towed to vw dealer in florence, sc and was told i had fuel pump failure and would need a new fuel system costing between $8,000 - $10,000.
Driving in the neighborhood when all of a sudden car's rpm's go super high. I turn off the vehicle and it wouldn't start again. Had it towed to vw dealer who has diagnosed problem as full fuel system blow out/failure. I am the original owner. No problems previously and no symptoms of fuel system problems prior to this incident.
2009 vw jetta tdi fuel pump explodes sending mental shaving into the fuel system and engine. Causing the vehicle to stall in the middle of the interstate while driving. Dealership gave me repair quote of $10,000. I don't have the money to get my car fix. I was told that this is an ongoing issue with these cars.
Car lost engine power when one cruise control on the interstate.luckily it wasn't busy at the time.had to slowly coast off the side of the road without power to the engine.wouldn't restart after.
Left the wal-mart parking lot and the car stalled while driving. Lucky no one was behind us. Tried to restart but the car would not start. Had a tow truck take it to our home. My husband read the trouble code "000135 - fuel rail/system pressure p0087 - 000 - too low" looked it up on the internet and found this is caused by the hpfp malfunctioning. Nhtsa has a current investigation ongoing on this issue, i hope you can help, this could have been very dangerous, as my daughter was supposed to take the car to college this weekend and this could have happened on the highway or in orlando city traffic.we have had diesel cars since 1998,2 other tdis and my husbands truck is a diesel, we fuel them at sam's club unless we are on the road, there has not been any accidental fuel mix ups. Please let me know if i can be of further assistance.
I drove home from work on 9/28/2013 got off the freeway, came to a stop at end of offramp and the first warning lamp came on indicating a glow plug failure. It continued to run and i drove to a nearby parking lot at approx. 50% power, parked, cycled the ignition from on to off and back on again. This cleared the fault temporarily, i drove towardhome and within another 2 miles the same glow plug fault returned along with the check engine symbol and a warning indicating workshop was needed. The following day i bought a code reader, read the codes and found several logged, some of which im certain were residual faults from the actual cause of the failure which was indicated by a recurring "low fuel rail pressure" fault. I have called the dealer which instructed me to look at the fuel filter and aided by an online tech info blog i inspected the high pressure fuel pump actuator for metal debris. The fuel filter inspection showed small, trace amounts of metal dust while the fuel pump inspection showed larger and more substantial metal shavings under the actuator. The inspection of the two components are indicative and inline with similar findings that prove high pressure fuel pump failure, it should be noted that no trace of gasoline was found in this system and only clean diesel fuel was present during inspection. Fuel filter was just changed in aug 20 2013 at same time as timing belt where hpfp drive gear was retorqued. I now have a car that is not functional and i'm not happy. I bought a diesel for longevity and high fuel economy not this.
While driving 2009 jetta tdi with approximately 60k miles, glow plug lights flashed and then resulted in engine failure and all power loss while driving approximately 70mph on highway.vehicle was then towed to local vw dealership. At first we were told there may have been contaminated fuel that caused this problem. Once a mechanic looked at it we were told there were shards of metal through the fuel lines and in the engine, resulting in repairs upward of $10,000.00. We are currently waiting to see if the extended warranty we purchased with the vehicle will cover this damage. Furthermore we optioned a reprinted receipt showing diesel was the last fuel put in this vehicle, from a reputable fuel provided, who is will to let this fuel be tested.
While merging into traffic my 2009 vw jetta tdi engine loss power and later stalled at a intersection and would not run.this was the first time i had any problems with this car.the repair shop said the high pressure fuel pump failed which sent metal all through the fuel system. They state over $8,000.00 to replace the entire fuel system and it is not covered under the service contract.
At lower speeds (<40mph) under acceleration my 09 vw jetta tdi hesitates and even stalls for a split second before accelerating again. It seems as if ignition or fuel supply is disrupted abruptly and completely for a split second. The problem exists when pulling out of a driveway (just beginning a drive) or after driving for an extended time frame. I assumed that it was caused by debris in the fuel filter. My car currently has over 40k miles and the problem has existed since the car was brand new and continues even now. Also, when taking off (especially with the a/c on) the car stalls very easily. It requires much more fuel than i have had with a manual transmission to keep from stalling out.
While driving the dash warning lights illuminated and the car stalled causing complete loss of all power steering almost causing me to lose control and wreck.i was able to steer car to side of road and stop.once stopped was able to get car to restart but was barely able to drive home (periodically died and had to restart, wouldn't stay running or idle).had car towed to repair shop.they have diagnosed problem as low rail fuel pressure caused by failed high pressure fuel pump. This failure caused metal shavings to be dispersed throughout entire fuel system.i'm told that the hp fuel pump, low and high pressure fuel regulators, and tank fuel pump all must be replaced along with a complete removal and cleaning of all fuel system components.estimated cost to repair is between $7,000 and $10,000.this car is a diesel tdi.
My 2009 vw jetta tdi burst into flames 15-20 minutes after being parked. No one was in or near the car and there were no injuries or extended fire damage.the fire department was called to extinguish the fire.the hotspot is in the front left of the car, with severe damage to all components under the hood and front interior of the car.the car had been in like-new condition with scheduled maintenance performed on-time by a vw dealer; there had never been any maintenance or performance issues that i knew of prior to the incident.i contacted vw on 9/20/2011 about the incident.their fire inspector studied the remains of the car on 9/22/2011 and deduced it might have been an issue with the exhaust system, and the leak/fire probably started as i was still driving.there was no recourse or further action.at the time, the vin # of my car had not been a part of any recall. I believe my car might/should have been part of a recent recall announced on 10/5/2011 on tdis due to fire hazard.
Wife went outside to start her tdi and after sitting and making no progress in warming and smelling a lot ofun-burnt diesel she decided to shut it off. After she came inside and told me it was not warming up and it seemed to be running out of fuel very quickly i went outside to check it out.i could see that diesel had leaked onto the ground, so i opened the hood and fuel was dripping from the engine mounted fuel pump. I left it overnight at this point to make sure no fires where started.the next morning i took it apart to find out what the source of the leak and after removing the pump, associated electrical, and rubber lines i saw the end of the pump had popped out of itscrimped aluminum case.this was allowing diesel to leak past the running electric pump and onto the running engine which at the point of turning it off had covered theentire serpentine side of the engine completely in fuel.it was a bosch part #1k0 906 098awe have contacted vw about this and they offered no assistance in either offering to investigate the leak or expediting the buyback process to remove this vehicle from the roads and my driveway knowing that it leaked fuel. Vw did acknowledge a prior recall on a rubber fuel supply line had been performed before the car was purchased.
Today is april 2, 2011. I was driving my 2009 jetta tdi on the highway where my engine died on me right before my coil light went off while doing 60+ miles. I had my car towed to the vw dealership in stratford ct. While waiting i started to look up any information on issues related to mine because my car turned only 2 years old march 15 2011. I had heard on the radio on car talk that tdi were shutting down on the highways and that it was being looked into by the nhtsa. I also read dozens of other stories online with related issues which in the end cost them a few thousand to ten thousand to fix on relatively new car. I have read it is due to hpfp needing to be replaced which was damaged when fueled up with incorrect fuel. Basically vw is saying that metal particulates are in the fuel filters and system due to putting gas instead of diesel. They are telling this supposed catch all to everyone with this issue. I have never put anything other than diesel into my car. The warranty is only good up to 50k. I am at 54k. This is an on going issue for jetta tdi owners and will continue to be an issue when the mileage climbs. This is also a safety issue that i take personally due to a child being in the car at the time of the break down in the middle of the highway. I wanted to write in concern for my own issues with this and other ct jetta tdi owners of ct/usa. I don't know if you can help but i wanted to try. Thank you very much for your time.
While driving in local, i was so scared when my 09 vw jetta sportwagen tdi suddenly stopped, completely out of power. The car stopped right before we entered the intersection. It couldn't be able to restart. There were no engine light on, no warning signs. The car just completely shut down without any signs and we have to have it towed. I consider this as a serious safety issue since if the car just shut down like that while on freeway, it could lead to many car accidents and deaths. The diagnosis showed that there is metal pieces flow inside the fuel line which cause fuel system damage and break down the high pressure fuel pump. This issues has been happening to cars in the same model which has been reported over the years. Nhtsa should have solutions for this safety issues with these vw's car models to prevent serious car accidents especially on highway.
Flashing glow plug light and engine warning with loss of power.engine died within several minutes.coasted to safe spot to pull off road.towed to vw dealer who diagnosed high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failure with metal throughout fuel system.
This is the tdi model.glow plug light came on.then car lost power, and engine warning light came on.car died on exit ramp and wouldn't restart.high pressure fuel pump died sending metal shards thoughout system.
When pulling out from a stop, the car will occasionally stutter as if it is about to stall (hasn't stalled yet) and the engine almost shuts off.this has happened off and on for about a year.currently have 60k miles on the car, guessing the issue began around 30-40k.
Gentlemen:my story takes longer to tell than 2,000 characters.please contact me so i can tell you and document everything.[xxx] portion of [xxx] june 11, 2010 email to webmaster: "i purchased a new vw jetta tdi diesel vehicle on june 3, 2009 from lithia volkswagen in medford, oregon. I was driving it home last december when suddenly the check engine trouble lights started flashing. The car died and would not start again. It had some 28,000 miles on it at the time. I live in the mountains in southern oregon. I take many day trips into the mountains of oregon and northern california, where no cell phone service is available. Fortunately at the time my car died i was in cell phone range and was able to call vw service who sent a tow truck to haul my car to the dealer in medford, about 1 hour away. My son was able to pick me up from along i-5 and take me home. Lithia took a week to get the vehicle back to me. They said the in-tank fuel pump had died."information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was stopped at a traffic light on a busy street when my jetta tdi sport wagon made a loud rumbling noise and stalled. It would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer found metal shavings in the fuel system and suggested this was due to gas contamination of the diesel fuel since i had just fueled my car. However the diesel fuel was not contaminated with gas and the dealer replaced the entire fuel system, blaming this on a pump failure. I'm glad it did not happen 15 min earlier when i was traveling 55mph.
Driving at 20 mph heard a clanking noise like a spoon in the garbage disposal coming from the engine compartment. Mfd displayed engine fail and the car shut off and would not restart.filled up with approved diesel from mobil a week prior. Still had a little less than half a tank. Had vehicle towed to local vw dealership. Vw described the problem as fuel contamination. Subsequently determined that the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) had failed and caused significant fuel system damage.vw replaced entire fuel system under vehicle warranty. Researched the issue and determined this was not an isolated issue for this vehicle (2009 vw jetta tdi).moreover, the notion of 'contaminated fuel' seems to be a catch-all phrase that detracts from what may be the real problem of failed engineering as it relates to the hpfp.lastly, the immediate shutting off of the engine made for a very unsafe condition due to the inability to easily steer or accelerate to a safe location. Vehicle was stuck partially on the roadway and had to be pushed and coasted backwards to a safe parking spot out of the roadway and along the curb.
My jetta lost power from going 60mph to 35-40 and after a min it shut down on highway. I managed to push it on a shoulder and tried to start again but nothing happened. I towed it away to mechanic and found out that my high pressure fuel pump shattered and released bunch of tiny metal peaces in to the fuel filter and engine. Mechanic told me that it happened because ofa design flaw with the pump that vw admitted but haven't done anything about that. So i'm wondering what if a semi truck came at the same time and hit me would they do something about it then?
Car is a jetta tdi (diesel engine). Engine warning light appeared while driving, approximately 50 yards later while slowing down the engine failed and would not restart. Car was stopped at intersection on a busy 5 lane road at 5:30 pm with cars coming from behind and around at speeds of 45+ mph.sheriff came to divert traffic to prevent a wreck and allow tow truck to tow car safely. Dealer states that high pressure fuel pump failed, ruining fuel system, quotes potential repair cost of $8,500. Filled fuel tank 5 miles prior to incident with 11 gallons of diesel fuel (reputable fuel dealer, almost always use this dealer).there was no warning prior to the incident -- no rough engine or stalling or trouble of any kind. Car is driven by only one driver and is well maintained, has never been fueled with anything but diesel from reputable dealers.car is usually driven on the freeway (dealer recommended it specifically for a long freeway commute).lucky that it didn't stall at high speed on freeway.
My 09 tdi wagon with 27k miles broke down on a road trip one month ago. I was going 70 mph on the dangerous california grape vine pass when i lost power suddenly. The "engine fault workshop" came on the dash screen.i luckily coasted to a rest stop on the busy and dangerous highway.to add to the danger we came to rest under the lebec wildfire of aug. 24thflying vehicles dropped flame retardant over us.we waited for the vw roadside assistance amidst the smoke and flame retardant dust for 2 hours.the car was towed to the nearest dealer and is still in the shop approximately one month later with some part being on back order.still under warranty, vw is going to repair the faulty fuel pump that imploded and ruined the fuel systemit is a$ 6000 repair covered under warranty but i am very concerned when the warranty will expire in 3k miles.upon further investigation we found on the blogs that this is happening widely and repeatedly among 09 tdi s when they reach a certain mileage. Further more they will be replacing the part with the same faulty part.the vw service dealer refused to give us the old pump or assure us it is a different part with a different part number.the representative i spoke with atvw of america is aware of this widespread faulty fuel pump problem.you get the sense that vw is performing damage control and almost covering up this dangerous defect.
1.the car's glow plug light started flashing and the car lost power and stalled.2.the car stopped running suddenly.per the dealer, it was caused by the fuel pump exploding.3.the entire fuel system, including the tank, was replaced by the dealer.
In july, 2009 i purchased a 2009 vw jetta tdi sportswagen.the car is a two liter diesel.at 9900 miles the high pressure fuel pump failed and left my wife stranded in traffic.vw of america replaced the entire fuel system, from the fuel tank to the fuel injectors.the repair retails for approximately $10,000.i have read many complaints on the various websites about this issue and it appears to be a recurring issue.i am concerned about the safety of the vehicle going forward as my wife drives our grandchildren to school in the car daily.every time we use the car, we pray it will not fail again.it is very stressful.vw was very cooperative and even gave us a loaner vehicle.in my opinion, vw should be required to make a recall of all 2009tdi diesels for at least a check of the fuel filter to see if it has some metal particles in it, which is an indication of the high pressure fuel pump destroying itself.the deal told me ours was full of metal shavings.even though vw was cooperative in fixing the problem, they gave me no assurance it wouldn't happen again, in fact they were very vague about it.they insisted on keeping all the replaced parts so the home office could evaluate what went wrong.this indicates to me they know what is going on and are being very sly about jumping into a recall.they should be required to at least inform owners of the danger lurking because the potential for a terrible accident is clearly there.my wife was lucky that she was able to get off the roadway without injury.the car has another issue which can be best described as a "bogging" when accelerating.the bogging happens when trying to accelerate, like when making a left turn in front of traffic.it doesn't happen all the time.i have also read many complaints on the internet about this issue.the dealer's response was that they were not aware of this, which i do not believe and that they could not make it recur when they drove the car-another safety issue!
Check engine light and glow plug indicator light illuminate and engine goes into limp or safe mode.has happened twice and dealer cannot find problem.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta dti. While driving, the service engine light illuminated and seconds later, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was a metal particle in the high pressure fuel pump. The dealer replaced the fuel pump and entire fuel system. The contact planned to call the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 32,622. Updated 02/10/11updated 04/21/11
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta diesel tdi. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled with the illumination of a warning light. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to the dealer.the vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised him that the fuel was contaminated. The vehicle was repaired for the entire fuel system. The failure and current mileage was approximately 45,000. The vin was unavailable.
Filled full tank july 17th, 2011, within 120 miles, 3 complete engine shutdowns while driving. Brought to dealership. Tested and 17.10 hours repair. Rail fuel pressure too low. Removed pressure sensor on injection pump. Found metal inside pump. Metal throughout fuel system. Contacted tech assistance. Replaced all parts as advised. Replaced fuel tank. Replaced fuel lines. Replaced fuel injectors. Replaced high pressure fuel pump. Replaced low pressure fuel pump. Replaced auxiliary fuel pump. Replaced fuel filter. Drained fuel in old fuel tank and put in 5 gallons of fresh diesel in new tank. Replaced fuel rail. Injector lines. Initial diagnostic consisted of fuel pressure test inspection of contaminants in fuel.basically the dealership told me this is covered under the drivetrain warranty, but my fuel was contaminated.i only used 1/10th of a tank of biofuel once like a year ago.i have contacted shell to see if that tank of fuel had any previous complaints and none mentioned.all in all $6,500 in parts.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the high pressure fuel pump failed because metal had spread throughout it. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 25,500.
My 2009 jetta tdi sportwagen stalled at an exit ramp and i assumed i'd let the clutch slip. When i turned it back on, the check engine light came on. After parking and being away from the car for a couple hours, the light didn't come back on. A week or so later, the same sequence of events happened and, since the car was due for its 30k service, i took it to the dealer to be checked out. They hooked it up to the diagnostics and said it needed a software update, which they did. I picked the car up the next day, and on the way home from the dealer, the engine died and the check engine light came on, again. I took it back to the dealer, where they ran the diagnostics once more, and said it was a faulty sensor, so they replaced the sensor. The next day, the light was back on. The third time i took the car in, i realized the connection between the engine stalls, and the check engine light, and told that to the service associate. After checking things out, they called and said they would be keeping it for at least a week, because they'd found metal bits in the fuel system, and had ordered parts to replace the entire system.
This car is a vw jetta tdi (turbodiesel). Driving on i-96 between lansing and brighton the jetta began to run roughly with a loss of power. The traffic was very slow due to a snowstorm, so i was able to continue driving. The car ran increasingly rough and eventually stopped. The car was towed to my local dealership, germain vw in ann arbor. The report was fuel system failure due to the hpfp breaking apart. The entire fuel system will need to be replaced and the fuel tank fully cleaned of metal fragments.
While traveling at posted speeds car suddenly lost power, flashing glow plug light came on in engine, car could no longer maintain highway speeds. Previously car had numerous instances when starting from a stop having hesitation or failure to accelerate normally creating potential hazards with cross traffic. Apparent failure of the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) on the diesel engine. This is the second failure of the hpfp in this car, first was replaced by dealer warranty and they advised me of the initial replacement.
Possible events leading up to the failure is once in a while when the car is off and parked the engine fan will come on running very high and the car smells.this occurred about 4 times in 4 months.then in the 5th month of ownership, while driving 50 mph, i heard a beep, looked down at my dash and before i could finish reading the message the car died.the dash indicated something about get to a workshop, then the message disappeared and the coil light came on.i put my foot on the gas pedal and nothing happened. Thankgoodness no one was behind me or we would have been hit, i pushed the car to the shoulder of the road and called a tow truck. I was 80 miles from home and just minutes from getting on the main freeway.i was towed to the nearest vw dealer. It was a weekend so the service dept was closed.monday i was told the entire fuel system went out and was going to be completely replaced.it was replaced.it's been 4 weeks since it was replaced and today when i drove 25 miles and parked my car, the engine fan came on running very high, and loud with the smell of burnt rubber and smoke coming from the hood. I called the dealer and will be taking it into the dealer next week, they are concerned with the smell.
High pressure fuel pump failed while driving on the freeway. This is the diesel model of the car. Tdi trim. The car suddenly at 65 miles per hour gave a failure/workshop error. Traffic slowed down and needed to brake. When traffic picked up, the car was not able to accelerate as quickly, barely gaining 1mph a second. The car went into limp mode with a max speed of 40 mph. Took the car to dealer and was diagnosed with a high pressure fuel pump failure, requiring the entire fuel system flushed and everything near and ahead of the fuel pump to be replaced.
While driving 2009 jetta tdi with approximately 42k miles, glow plug lights flashed and then resulted in engine failure and all power loss while driving approximately 70mph on highway. Vehicle was then towed to local car service. At first we were told there may have been contaminated fuel that caused this problem. Once a mechanic looked at it we were told there were shards of metal through the fuel lines and in the engine, resulting in repairs upward of $10,000.00. Furthermore i have the last 25 reprinted receipt showing diesel was the fuel put in this vehicle, from a reputable fuel provided.i feel this must be address soon or there is going to be a very serious accident. I believe that this could have been a potential accident and we could have been seriously hurt if not for the engine light coming on and us seeing it soon enough to get it stop and under control. I implore you to please check this closely. I see i am not the only complaint on this issue and i believe as these cars get 40k to 50k miles on them we will see much more failures. [xxx]parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driving down freeway at 61mph, engine turns off.no power steering or brakes while i changed lanes in heavy traffic to get to the shoulder of the road. Car would not start and had to tow to the dealership. Dealer replaced battery, primed fuel system, gave car back.after five days, check engine light came on, so i took car to dealership. They replaced glow plug control module and gave car back.driving down highway when car again dies, engine turns off without warning.i have to change lanes again with no power steering or brakes to get off the road. Towed vehicle to dealership where they say the high pressure fuel pump needs to be replaced. This is a very scary and dangerous problem to have a car turn itself off while driving down the freeway.
Vehicle stalled and would not restart while waiting in the left turn lane of euclid ave in bay city, michigan.vehicle was towed to thelen vw service 0.5 miles away.i was allowed to remove personal items while tech was investigating.he showed me the filter and there was a little bit of metal shavings.he then opened a port on the pump and found a lot of metal shavings.the tech then said the pump failed and the entire fuel system would need to be replaced.the service rep said he would talk to vw to see what needs to be done next.this information is all i know as of the end of the day on 9/18/2012.
I purchased a certified 2009 vw jetta tdi on 5/5/2011.on 6/3/2011 i had a intermittent ck engine light. Found it to be fuel delivery related. Ck of fuel filter found alot of fine metallic shavings present, i requested maintenance history and found this vehicle had a hpfp failure in the past at 43366 miles it currently has 50700 miles. This vehicle has a long hesitation to engage in drive and reverse, also had a megatronic unit failure. All filters were reported replaced at 49,129i left it on the lot and bought a 2011 model. I have a hard time believing the dealer was not unloading this car..and told me it would be re-certified and sold again on their lot. I had it for one month and lost 2000 dollars on it.
My vw jetta tdi 2009 stalled in traffic in dec. 2010, it was only a year old with 23,000 miles. The dealer said i must have put reg. Gas and not diesel. I said i had receipts and he could test it to prove i hadn't. The damage was $8,000 for a new fuel system including tank. It was called a high pressure fuel pump malfunction with fuel system contamination. He said there was metal shards that disintegrated the entire fuel system. It was covered under warranty. Now august 7, 2014, the exact same thing occurred and it is not under warranty but the dealer will cover it again for free. Checking on-line, i see this is a common problem and there needs to be a recall or we should get a new car. I asked dealer if he could guarantee it won't happen again and he can't! but he says vw will always fix it for free if it happens again. What if it happens and someone dies in an accident when it stalls on the freeway? will they do a recall once someone dies?!!!!!
We were driving our 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi down the highway at 65mph on friday may 24, 2013 when suddenly the car began to shake and shudder violently. It was very scary and then it seemed that the power was coming in and out. Because of the sudden shaking and loss of power, i had to very quickly pull to the side of the road, to avoid causing an accident on a heavily congested highway on a holiday weekend. The vehicle is always serviced by the dealership (including all oil changes) and is up to date on all pertinent maintenance. The dealership has diagnosed the vehicle with a failed high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and has accused us of somehow allowing metal into the diesel fuel (they even had some metal "samples" to show me at their service counter, how bizarre). I went back to the fuel station where we last filled up and spoke to the manager, who said there have been no reports of any issues related to contaminants of any kind in their diesel fuel.we are stuck with a $6,000 bill for a dealer-maintained car that has ~83,000 miles on it and is just over 3 years old, in addition to the fright of a violent loss of the vehicle's power, at highway speeds.
On jan. 17 2011 i was on a 2 lane highway with cruise control set at 55 m.p.h. The vehicle shuddered and suffered an immediate loss of power. The vehicle display said something like engine workgroup. There was also warning light for glowplug and service engine. I continued approx. 2 miles to work with less power and called volkswagen who told me to have vehicle towed for service. Vehicle is 2009 vw jetta tdi. Service reports they found a muddy looking substance and replaced the egr valve. The check engine light was back on within days of this service but has not been returned as of this time. This vehicle has never had gasoline in the fuel system.
While idling in drive through, engine started making a rubbing noise, followed by sudden engine shutdown and "engine failure" warning message.would not restart.had to push vehicle out of drive through and await tow.vw service department confirmed the high pressure fuel pump had failed, and the entire system would need to be replaced (as described in campaign ea11003).this is the second occurrence on this vehicle (previous instance was in november 2012).
2009 tdi jetta high pressure fuel pump.three pumps have been put in and it keeps failingon the highwaytwice and was extremely dangerous and i am over warranty and it seems to be a faulty design. Don't know what steps to take here they have had my car for almost 90 days.the consumer also stated two transmission fans have been installed in the vehicle. He was then told a new turbo was needed at a cost of $3000. Updated ivoq 12/10/12
Car had been operating normally all service performed and no notification from dealership. On 10/26/2010 was driving at posted speed limit on alhambra blvd in pleasant hill/martinez ca. Was coming down slight hill and touched accelerator to climb slight grad when the engine just stalled and shut down.there was no warning. Car could not be restarted.there was a small noise from the engine compartment and a shutter asthe mechanical power steering failed when the engine stalled. The car was put on a flat bed by martinez pd and taken to a local shop where nothing was done except call the dealership. The dealership, dorito bro in walnut creek ca, required the car be flat bedded to them.the car was taken to the dealer ship on 10/27/2010the dealership then informed me that the battery was shot and they could not even trouble shoot the problem with out a replacement battery.there had been no battery failure prior to this incident.the battery was replaced and the dealership could not tell what was wrong with the car.on 10/28/2010 they believed it was the fuel pump. The pump was replaced on 11/1/2010 and the car could still not be started. The dealership as of 11/2/2010 has opened up another tech ticket to try to resolve the problem.11/3/2010 was informed by dealership that the fuel pump needed new bolts because the old bolts can not be reused due to the sensitive nature of the tdi motor.i asked if the fuel pump failed and contaminated the engine dealership said no.
I took my 2009 vw jetta tdi into byers imports, whitehall oh for it's 20k miles service. I had read online that there were issues with the fuel pump throwing metal flakes into the fuel system and i wanted to have them note if there were flakes present when they changed the fuel filter.metal flakes were observed in the fuel line. They refuse to replace the fuel system even though they commented that there are other cars in the shop with the same issue.
Driving up a mountain highway, the car lost all power (even with the gas pedal to the floor). Once pulled over, the vehicle wouldn't start again. The high pressure fuel pump in the tdi failed catastrophically and sent metal shrapnel throughout the entire fuel system.
Vw jetta tdi hesittation and fuel system failure.
I was driving the vehicle and it suddenly started to lose power and within seconds stopped completely. The vehicle failed to start so i had it towed to a repair shop. On inspection the mechanic found metal shavings throughout the fuel system including the fuel injectors. On further inspection in was discovered that the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) had fell apart internally sending metal bits all throughout the fuel system causing the vehicle to shutdown. The entire fuel system was replaced including the three fuel pumps(one in the fuel tank, and the others at the engine compartment including the hpfp), fuel lines, injectors, fuel rail, fuel filters, and all the sensors in the fuel system. Basically anywhere the fuel flowed through had to be replaced. The fuel tank was not replaced but thoroughly cleaned. All the old parts are in my possession and show the ground up metal throughout.
While passing through a busy intersection, engine suddenly shutdown, with engine failure warning message.would not restart.pushed vehicle out of intersection and to shoulder, where i awaited tow truck.high pressure fuel pump had failed, contaminating the entire fuel system with shrapnel, requiring the entire system to be replaced.this is in line with failure described in campaign ea11003.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the malfunction engine warning light flashed on the dashboard as the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to move the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact towed the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer stated that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced due to metal flakes entering the fuel system when the fuel pump malfunctioned. The failure mileage was 115,986.updated 11/14/12*ljupdated 11/15/12
Automobile stalling, rough running, loss of power, hard start.happens all the time with temperature's above 40 degrees f.happened from the day i took it off the lot.have had it in to vw multiple times, computer "re-flashed" nobody knows what is going on.from what i read on tdi forum's it could be the hpfp high pressure fuel pump, or something in the emissions that just is not right.this is very dangerous because i have had the stall happen on the highway.the ntsb needs to go after vw asap to get a recall on these vehicles, if the hpfp fails it is a 10k fix, that is 50% of the value of the car, unacceptable.
I was driving my 2009 vw jetta tdi on i-81 n.near the wytheville exit my engine malfunction light came on.the car immediately began to lose sped and power.i was able to coast up the exit ramp and into the exxon station.i turned off the car.the car would not restart. There were no vw dealers within 80 miles so i had it towed to a christiansburg, va shop that works on vw's.its name is car force.they said it was the fuel load lift.they put in the part and in still would not start.after further investigation it was found that everything, including the fuel pump, was damaged.i had it towed another 40 miles to roanoke, va.the cost to repair is $7,000 - $10,000.
While traveling on interstate the vehicle lost acceleration and lost power while on exit ramp. Vehicle was towed to nearest vw dealer. Informed by dealer that the high pressure fuel pump had disintegrated and sent metal throughout fuel system and that parts and labor for repair would be $6000-$8000. Call to vw for assistance was rewarded with their offering to pay for the needed repairs. There was a long recorded history of dealer servicing and proof of only diesel fuel purchases. Nhtsa should insure that all tdi owners be notified of this probability and given the opportunity to have repairs/replacements done by vw.
In april 2010, the car would not start.it was towed to the dealership. The problem was identified as a faulty fuel pump, which was replaced at no charge to us.in june 2010, while merging on to the interstate, the "engine fault" light flashed on and the warning "bell" started chiming.the car could not accelerate beyond 50 mph.i was able to get off the interstate and made it home safely.the car started fine the next day and had no acceleration/power issues when we drove it to the dealership.the codes were cleared, and the mechanics felt that the problem was caused by "gunk" in the diesel fuel, which had caused the fuel pressure sensor to malfunction.
Jetta is a tdi, diesel.glo plug engine light began flashing and experienced decreased (but not complete) loss of power.pulled over.examined engine, which was shaking.turned car off and glo plug warning light went off, so attempted to drive, but got less than a mile down the road before glo light began flashing again and engine light came on.at this time, i pulled over, turned off the car, and had it towed to ocala volkswagen (florida).at the time of the incident, i had been driving on that tank of gas for approximately 100 miles or so (ie, was not the result of putting gas in a diesel tank -- dealer performing repairs will confirm).diagnosis is ex/imploded high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) resulting, likely, from contaminated fuel -- not the wrong fuel (i am careful to only put ultra low sulfur highway diesel in).vw paying for all costs to replace fuel system (pumps, injectors, rails) but not fuel tank.danny at vw ocala has been very good to deal with, but i'm concerned this will happen again and vw may not be so kind/responsible to cover costs.not sure whether new hpfp system will be installed, or the same one as before (thus leaving me at the mercy of having to "choose" the right gas stations).car is in for repairs at this time.
First time occurred at approximately 42,150 miles. Car driving on highway in 6th gear with cruise control activated. Sudden loss of power and flashing check engine light, "engine fault workshop" displayed. Car can no longer reach highway speeds. Pulled over at next exit. Turned off car, checked under hood, no noticeable issues. Restarted car, no lights or warnings. Drives normal. Called dealer and brought in later the same day with 42,259 miles. They put it on the computer and found a tsb 2020606 for a software update. Drove vehicle out of dealer lot, got on highway approximately 5 miles from dealership in 6th gear around 70 mph and same issue with flashing check engine light and loss of power. Immediately brought the car back to the dealership with the flashing check engine light still on. They brought into the shop and were unable to find any issue. Performed another software reflash. Had to pay $102.60 (one hour of labor, plus tax). This issue had been ongoing for months, through the summer with no resolution. Typically happens at highway speeds, but sometimes in 2nd or 3rd gear on local roads. Finally, in september with approximately 54k miles, car once again had issue on highway. This time, restarted, and a solid check engine light stayed on. Immediately called volkswagen of america hotline and explained my issue, stated it was a safety issue and i'm concerned. They gave me a case number and told me to call the dealer. Dealer was able to get my car in later that day, and was able to pull codes for fuel system issue. Dealer took a fuel sample, found shavings in fuel canister, and got authorization to perform warranty repairs of entire fuel system from vw. They said my car would be fine to drive for now. One month later at approximately 57k miles bringing car in. Car continues to have issue, and almost caused an accident from power loss. Very concerning problem.
2009 jetta sportwagon tdiunder 8000 milesfirst long road trip - ga to pa and back. Returning home (about 9 hours away) and traveling on the interstate, first the flashing glow plugs indicator light comes on and then the check engine. The engine starting reducing in power as i made it theexit and couldn't keep highway speeds. When i got to the exit ramp and took my foot off the accelerator, the car stalled and was unable to be moved. After a tow to dealership the service department had enough time to take a look at the car before they closed. I was told the fuel pump was "shredded" - they found rust and metal fragments in the pump. The entire fuel system was replaced. It was covered under warranty.after doing some research online it seem like this is a recurring problem with the tdi engine.
The car is a 2009 vw jetta tdi clean diesel.while on the new york state thruway at 55 mph, suddenly the car's warning chime sounded, the check engine light came on, the glow plug warning light flashed and the car immediately lost power, and i coasted to a stop on the shoulder.it was towed to the nearest dealer, who replaced the entire fuel system at vw's cost.they said it was the hpfp (high pressure fuel pump) that disintegrated and destroyed the fuel system, from the fuel tank forward.
The car was running fine up to the time it quit. It stalled in a puddle after 7 days of rain so i assumed it had gotten water in the system somehow. I had it towed to my local mechanic. He in turn called the dealer who said they were unable to sell him the parts for the repair and that i needed to have it towed to them. I have since been told the repair work will be between 8 and 10 thousand dollars to replace the diesel fuel system! i told them to hold off so that i can way my options. I have since verified that indeed the high pressure fuel pump had disintegrated and destroyed the fuel system.
When coming to stop at a red light, there was an engine fault workshop warning message and a blinking yellow glow plug warning light.when the light turned green, the car felt sluggish, needing extra throttle than usual to get to 35mph.after stopping at the next red light, the car was stuck in first gear (only 30 seconds after the warning light), and i could only get to 10mph in a 35mph zone.turning on my hazard blinkers, i was lucky that there was a dedicated left turn lane into a parking lot, otherwise i would not have been able to safely pull over to the right shoulder from the left lane before the engine died.
On 11/3/2010 i took my 2009 vw jetta tdi in for its 30,000 mile service. I was called and told my vehicle was ready for pick up that evening. When i arrived the service advisor told me he had bad news, my fuel pump had failed. They gave me a loaner car and asked me to bring in my last 4-5 fuel receipts. I told them i don't keep fuel receipts. They said vw may not warranty the failure of the fuel pump without the fuel receipts. I was told on 11/6/2010 that they had approved the warranty repair. My concern is that this may happen again (the failure of the fuel pump) and could put me in a dangerous situation. I would like to make sure the repair is a new and upgraded part and not the same failing part.
I was driving my 2009 volkswagen vw jetta tdi diesel and it stalled while driving. Thank god it didn't stall while driving at a higher speed around a corner with oncoming traffic !!! i had it towed to my place and plugged in my obd reader and got 2 codes, po47a (undefined code) and po191 (fuel rail pressure sensor circuit range/performance). I did some research online and decided to try and replace myself,the exhaust pressure sensor #2 and then later the fuel rail pressure sensor with no luck either way. So i decided to tow it the my local vw dealer and the worst possible case scenario was the outcome. The dealer said it would cost $ 6,500.00 to repair and that the entire fuel system would have to be replaced due to fuel (metal)contamination and a bad high pressure fuel pump. Under my research online i've found that many customer's of 2009-2012 have had the same problem's that vw will not recall. I'm writing this in hope that someone may these many complaints and force the great vw empire to recall these problems before people, families , and children are severely hurt, handicapped, and/or killed. I invite anyone who reads this and all the other similar complaints of these vehicles to take this very seriously and think about if someone you love or care about was or can be hurt, injured, handicapped, or killedbecause vwwants to maximize their profits !!!!! shame on vw and shame on anyone who has the power or authority to possibly do something about this and doesn't do anything !!!!!
Vehicle is a 2009 volkswagen diesel jetta sportwagen, vin [xxx].vehicle serviced at the vw dealership for the full 40,000 mile service at actual mileage 40,525.on trip a few days later at 41,070 the high pressure fuel pump failed,consequences were a dangerous situation due to (1) being suddenly without power to move the vehicle with other vehicles approaching behind me, and oncoming.had to push the vehicle to a safe place; (2) temperatures were over 100 f, leaving me and my passengers in danger until we could be rescued; (3) i had to pay for a tow of the failed vehicle then rent another vehicle to continue my trip and will have to drive over 400 miles if/when the vehicle is repaired to pick it up.this is a huge unexpected expenditure.vehicle was towed to the nearest dealership and is awaiting parts.as i understand it, metal shavings from the pump failure trash the entire fuel system and all parts must be replaced with new ones.at best, i will be without a car for 7 to 10 days.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On july 25, 2010, while we were out of town, the 2009 vw jetta incurred a major engine malfunction.the mechanic in the local area diagnosed the problem as contaminated fuel but could not make the repair.the car was towed back to charlotte where it was determined that the high pressure fuel pump failed and in its failure damaged beyond repair the fuel injectors.the mechanic in charlotte performed extensive repairs, including the fuel pump and injectors.the car was returned to me on september september 2, 2010.on september 7, 2010, on another out-of-town trip, the engine malfunctioned again, and with the exact same symptoms as occurred during the first incident.the car will be towed back to charlotte, to carolina vw, a vw dealer.the mechanic who performed the repairs believe that the mechanical failure is rooted in a design flaw with the mechanical pump.
2009 vw jetta tdi hesitates severely when accelerating quickly from slow movement, such as while turning left in heavy traffic from the center turn lane.we have had several near crashes from this very situation.the car has been to the dealer 3 times for this problem.the dealer finds nothing wrong and no issues show up on the computer.i bought the car new.it now has 13,000. Miles on it.people on the tdi club forum suggest there is a problem with the dsg transmission.i don't know what is wrong, just that in certain situations when you need to accelerate quickly the car just doesn't go.i actually find myself pumping the gas to try to get it going.i am afraid that sooner or later someone is going to have a crash.
Car stuttered and then stalled.engine wouldn't restart.driving 35mph in residential area.
Engine warning light goes on, car shuts down. Dealer says it is the emission flapper on the exhaust systemand a new one costs $918 dollars. Vw customer service can't and will not do a thing about it.the dealer keeps a stock on this exhaust flapper and could do the job right away. Vw knows the problem is out there , and right now it proves to be a profitable one for them.
Jetta tdi sedan 24000 miles. Engine stalled at the road with engine fault message from mfd. Glow plug started blinking. Vw dealer said it's due to contaminated fuel. But all over the us people are facing this issue. Vw is not yet recognizing this issue. Looks like a major failure in their fuel pump.
Hpfp failure:metal filings blown throughout fuel system:the engine malfunction light turned on and the car immediately stalled, a very dangerous situation had i been surrounded by other vehicles.i pulled off the road and re-started...drove approximately 1,000 meters and the car failed again.would not re-start.towed to dealer 165 miles away....dealer conducted fuel analysis for gas and water...no contamination.....100% diesel and car always maintained.problem:hpfp failure, the pump disintegrated blowing metal filings into fuel injectors/lines, clogging the fuel system.i conducted research on this problem.turns out both nhtsa and vw are aware of the problem.tdi forum blog has numerous records of vw jetta tdi hpfp failure.i think the car should be recalled.consumers of tdi vehicles expect the auto to range up to 300,000 miles before engine malfunctions occur of this serious nature...they also purchase cars for fuel mileage and reduced emissions.vw is repairing the auto at no cost...i'm more concerned about safety of others...what if thisoccurs at 75 mph with a tractor trailer barreling on your tail!
I was on the exit ramp of the interstate and the go to workshop warning came on along with the glow plug warning light. Vehicle lost power, i was able to get to a side street and turned off vehicle, it restarted and seemed fine drove about 2 miles and stopped for a light, car stalled and warning lights came back on. Cardid not restart had push to side of road and tow home. Towed to dealerfirst of week. Found to be high pressure fuel pump failure of the diesel engine.this is the second one to go bad first one at 135380 miles and now at 228605 miles only 93225 miles on repair job. Vw repaired the first one, replaced entire fuel system at no charge, do to faulty hpfp. Even though this pump has less miles they will not help with repair cost.both times car died at a major intersection and had to be pushed to side of road.
2009 volkswagen jetta tdi 2.0l. Consumer writes in regards to a faulty fuel pump system *tgwthe consumer stated when she came upon a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The glow plug light, engine light and a message indicating engine fault workshop all flashed. The consumer managed to re-start the vehicle.as she continued to drive, she noticed the vehicle was becoming less responsive. She applied pressure to the accelerator, only to see the rpm's raise very high and then drop to zero with no fluctuation in speed. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled again. After several attempts, the vehicle started, but was barely running.the vehicle had completely lost it's ability to accelerate. She shifted the gear into drive and managed to get to a local auto parts store.the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where they informed the consumer the fuel system would need to be replaced. The dealer informed the consumer vw was covering the cost of the repairs.
Car was being driven in town. Glow plug light and check engine light came on. Car was driven to parking lot and engine stopped. Would not restart. Towed to autobahn vw in fort worth and fuel pump failure diagnosed. Car is 2009 jetta tdi with 47,300 miles. Fuel was purchased at racetrack where we always buy. Tank was down to half full.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta diesel. The contact stated that within moments after starting the vehicle it stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred.after applying a pre- heater to the fuel lines, the contact was able to restart the vehicle successfully. The failure persisted only during cold weather. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 29,000.the consumer was informed he would have to add fuel additives to get the started. The consumer stated no where in the manual did it state that.updated 02/02/11the consumer stated during an unusual cold day, when he attempted to start the vehicle, it immediately died.he stared it again, and it ran for a few seconds, then started missing severely and would die again if he hadn't stayed on the throttle. The consumer stated the high pressure fuel pump disintegrates, filling the entire fuel system with metal bits, and necessitating very expensive repairs. Updated 09/16/11
Fuel pump failed - car lost power on a busy interstate.
Glow plug indicator symbol flashing on dashboard. I had just left my house so i decided to drive around the block to get back to my house to check on the symbol. Within one block the car lost power, the glow plug indicator came back on (flashing) as did the engine warning symbol. My car could now only clunk forward at about 5 mph. I made it over to the curbside, grabbed my manual, and walked home. I called the vw dealer and he said that he'd seen a couple of cases like this and that the car would have to be towed in." i had it towed to dealership (this was a saturday). On monday i heard that there was a problem with the fuel pump (hpfp) and that the whole fuel system would have to be replaced. Luckily, i was still under warranty. It's a very expensive repair. More luckily, this power failure did not happen on the freeway, which is where i was heading. I could have been killed. Please see this string of complaints about the fuel pump failure - which so far vw is denying is a problem: http://www.tdi-issues.com/hpfp-cases-tac68/.also, please pursue this as a safety issue and consider a recall. There has been no guarantee from vw that this repair will not stop the problem from occurring again. When my car is repaired, i will still feel unsafe, since vw will not admit the part was faulty and will not clarify that they have replaced the hpfp with a new, improved version.
Was driving along and car lost power, engine quit and would not restart. Had car towed to dealer where they diagnosed the problem as a high pressure fuel pump failure. All injectors, fuel lines, and associated parts to be replaced. Tank has to be drained and flushed. Dealer said volkswagon would cover all costs releated to repair!
Engine abruptly stalled entering large multi-lane intersection, as engine repair light came on.suddenly inoperative power train on the vehicle without any prior warning.tdi diesel powered vehicle.towed to dealership and diagnosed with hpfp (fuel pump) & fuel system failure.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.while drivingapproximately 30 mph the vehicle stalled and a check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle would not start and it was towed to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 59,000.
We were driving on a two lane highway. The cruise control was set. Out of nowhere the car just quit. The gauges went to zero. The car didn't have power. We coasted until we found a clearing where we could pull off the road. We were able to apply the brakes to come to a complete stop. We were very lucky we were able to coast far enough to find a spot to pull off. There was not an emergency lane on the road. The closest town was 18 miles away. We put the car in park and tried to start it without any luck. After awhile it did turn back on and we were able to drive to the dealership.
Driving a 2009 jetta sportwagen tdi on i-280 when low fuel indicator came on. Stopped and refueled with diesel at a station approximately 3/4 miles from i-280. While returning to the interstate speeds (during or shortly after reaching them) the glow plug light began blinking, the car lost power and went into "limp mode" and was informed by its computer that there was an engine malfunction and to take it to the dealer. While en route to the dealer for repairs (was advised by the dealer service department to continue of the car was still running and no red malfunction lights were illuminated), a marked loss of power was observed (even considering limp mode), and the car began shuddering. While on the offramp, decelerated to a red light at which point the engine died completely and could not be restarted. Proceeded to be stuck in traffic while waiting for the tow truck (it would have been unsafe to attempt to push the vehicle across the intersection or back onto the offramp given traffic conditions). Dealer diagnosed as high pressure fuel system having factory contamination, the entire fuel system is being replaced (tank, low pressure feed pump, high pressure pump, injectors), estimated cost of parts $5300, with 14 hours labor. Although under warranty (~30,000 miles on the odometer), this still left me stranded and it would be a very expensive repair if it happens again at 60,000 miles. There is also the potential for a dangerous accident if it happened to fail at a less opportune location.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi diesel. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised the contact that he had added regular gasoline to the vehicle as opposed to diesel, which caused the failure. The dealer repaired the high pressure fuel system, the fuel tank and the catalytic converter. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 29,400.
I got a warning light on the instrument panel indicating "diesel particulate filter."after a few minutes, i got another warning light indicating an overheat in the exhaust system.i immediately took the car to the dealer.i was presented with a bill for $6,800.i have never heard of that problem in vw's, so i would hope someone would look into it.everyone who buys a vw diesel should know that a potential exists that a clogged filter would result in a $6,800 repair.
While driving, our 2009 vw jetta tdi stalled and stopped in an intersection. When restarted the glow-plug light and check engine light stayed on while the car limped to a stop on the side of the road.we had the car towed to the local vw dealer and was told that the high pressure fuel pump had failed and the total fuel system would have to be replaced do to contamination. I was surprised when the est'd cost of $7,500 to repair my car was presented to us with no offer of help by vw.i was even more surprised when the service writer said thatpart has been redesigned a number of times to help deal with this issue.
Was driving on residential street, approximately 25-30 mph, and car just lost power and stalled.after a few minutes it could start again - but the vehicle would not move, even if gas was pushed down.after a week at the dealership - they said it was the throttle.my car would not start before (after only having the car for approximately 7 months and approximately 2000 miles) - and after having it towed to the dealer, they just said the fuel was gelling.but they did do a computer upgrade and said there "particles in the fuel line" that they cleaned out and said i may have gotten "bad fuel".1 week after my 40000 mile routine maintenance check - my glow plug light went on and i had to have a sensor replaced.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the fuel light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced as it was rusted. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 32,000.updated 09/02/11*lj
Driving on mountain road at night.suffered abrupt loss of vehicle drive power.car stalled and came to stop at side of narrow road (partially blocking roadway).towed to modesto california and then to vw dealer in modesto ca the next morning.diagnosed as fuel pump failure.wife was driving, i was a passenger.
On august 6, 2010, while driving on the freeway at about 65mph, the glow plug light on my 2009 diesel jetta sportwagon began to flash.the car lost power and i exited the freeway and came to a stop.the car stalled and could not be restarted.it was towed to the dealership where i bought it.i was told the high pressure fuel pump had failed and that there were metal filings in it and that these fillings had been dispersed to other aspects of my fuel system.it was initially blamed on fuel contamination, but further analysis of the fuel did not show any significant contamination.the expensive repair was finally paid by the vw warranty. This entire incident can be much more extensively documented if this is needed.
I started my car and for the first time ever, it hesitated and failed to start.i restarted my car and it started.i proceeded to drive home and about a half mile into the drive it hesitated and lost much of its power.a flashing glow plug warning light came on and then a quick message on the display about an engine failure and bring to service.i was about a mile from my vw dealership and drove towards it.about a quarter of a mile later, the car (still hesitating - now i know it is called "limp mode") made a grinding noise from the passenger side of the engine bay, and the car lost all power and stopped in traffic.i had to have it towed to the dealership, where they diagnosed a high pressure fuel pump failure.the entire fuel system (fuel tank, 3 pumps, all fuel lines, common rail fuel delivery system, fuel filter holder, fuel filter, fuel injectors) were replaced under power train warranty.i am the only person to fill this car with diesel fuel and always do so at reputable stations.the fuel was tested and did not contain gasoline or any additives.this car was first purchased in north carolina and is a us vehicle.i bought it from the original owner (at 6200 miles) and drove it to canada.it is registered in ontario.i have had all service done in buffalo ny at northtown vw while under warranty and this repair was also performed (as per vw of america restrictions) in buffalo ny.i had to pay the expense of having it towed from toronto to buffalo.
High pressure fuel pump failed (2.0l tdi clean diesel motor). This is covered under ea11003.
Jetta wagon tdi clean dieselvehicle was being driven about 35 mph on busy road with full tank of fuel. Vehicle started stumbling and losing power. Within 30 seconds of stumbling vehicle then stalled. Initially was able to be restarted but was stumbling severely and was only able to creep a few feet before stalling. Vehicle was unable to be restarted and had to be towed 23 miles to nearest dealership where the intercooler (charge cooler) was found to have iced up and contain ice and water. This seems to be known issue with the vehicle as vw has a tsb out on the issue. The dealership stated that they actually had another vehicle with the same issue come in the day after ours and last winter had many with this issue. This appears to be a known issue and is clearly a safety issue if it can cause the vehicle to suddenly and unpredictably loose power and stall.vw tsb # 21 11 06 / 2025464 references this issue.
2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. Vehicle ran out of diesel fuel, upon filling with new fuel vehicle failed to start. Vehicle was towed to volkswagen dealer to perform repairs. Dealership informed me the fuel injection pump went out and the entire fuel system needed replacement at a total cost of $8600.00. Due to the fuel injector pump going out caused metal shavings to enter the entire fuel system and allegedly requiring a complete system replacement. Simply because the vehicle ran out of fuel. People run out of fuel every day and are not put in my current situation with my volkswagen. This must be faulty engineering to result in a complete fuel system replacement for the sole reason of running out of diesel fuel. What i was told by the dealership o the necessary repairs and costs are absurd. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
While driving on interstate 5 in central oregon, going approx. 60 mph, 2009 diesel jetta lost power and began to stall out. I had driven almost 245 miles on this day (with the same tank of fuel), before the stall occurred. Many warning lights came on the dash, including a flashing glow plug light with engine symbol, engine default light and workshop warning light. Upon coming to a stop, the car died completely, would no longer start, and had to be towed to vw. Upon receipt of the car, vw tried to accuse me of using "bad fuel" but then changed their story, once they did more research (and they found that many people across the us are having this problem). Volkswagen states that there is a complete fuel pump system failure, with metal particulate in the fuel filters and system, and all components must be replaced. This is currently in progress, and i am stranded approximately 1,000 miles from my home, with no indication of a set completion date for repairs. I am very concerned that this issue will reoccur, as it is being reported on a large scale by many tdi jetta owners on the web forums. Please see links:http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=273983http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=269781http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=280693http://www.tdi-issues.com/hpfp-cases-tac68/http://www.tdi-issues.com/hpfp-cases-tac68/2010-vw-jetta-tdi-gap186.htm#comment344http://wot.motortrend.com/diesel-investigation-nhtsa-investigating-volkswagen-jetta-tdis-over-stalling-8723.html.
I was driving our 2009 vw jetta tdi at approximately 60mph and the display flashed engine malfunction and displayed a symbol indicating glow plug problem.the engine felt sluggish so i pulled over to the side of the road.i contacted the local vw dealer and asked if i could still drive it and he told me yes and to bring the car to the dealer the following morning.i pulled back onto the highway, got up to 50mph.then the vehicle stalled, then died completely.i was barely able to pull off side of highway. We had the car towed to dealer.the dealer inspected the car and explained that the high pressure fuel pump had failed and metal shaving and contaminants were throughout the fuel system and that the entire fuel system will need to be replaced.the car is currently at the dealer awaiting a third party inspection from the warranty company.all required vehicle services have been performed at the required intervals.the diesel fuel injection lines had recently been replaced in march 2012 by the dealer secondary to a recall by vw (v5 23j9).
Car flashed engine malfunction, died soon after, will not start up again.
Vehicle began leaking diesel fuel after 20,000 mile service at fletcher jones volkswagen in chicago, illinois.i am a former automotive engineer, so fortunately i knew to take the car back quickly.some owners may have continued to drive the car and it could have resulted in a fire.the dealer claims that the issue was a defective fuel filter.hopefully vw of america is taking the matter seriously, though they do not really seem to care much about quality based on our experiences so far.
Vehicle has stalled twice while idling, shortly after start-up. Temperature in the 40s.brought it in to local vw dealer (montesi vw, north haven, ct) service department.i asked them to address stalling and given the open investigation by nhtsa, to check for hpfp failure.they assured me that there were a series of tests that they would run but stated that "people see something on the internet and blow it out of proportion." they claim that they performed an ecm software update, with this software telling the car how much diesel it needs at any particular time given the conditions, e.g. Temperature. They claim that they replaced the fuel filter.when we asked them to confirm that there was no debris (or other sign of impending hpfp failure) in the fuel filter they were unable to.they replied that theyjust remove the fuel filter and throw it away but don't look at or inspect it.i have driven it twice since pick-up, about 100 miles.i have yet to experience further stalling.
My 2009 vw tdi sportwagen with less than 22,000 miles lost power and stalled as i pulled into a busy intersection. Dashboard display showed "engine fault workshop." i attempted to restart engine. The engine ran a few seconds and stalled again with same display warning. I coasted off the roadway. The vehicle would then not restart at all. My vehicle was towed to dealer next day where they determined that my hpfp (high pressure fuel pump) had disintegrated and contaminated the entire fuel system. Dealer tried to say my diesel fuel was contaminated by gasoline. I personally fuel the car each time from a local diesel station which is owned and operated by a diesel enthusiast family. They do not even have a gasoline pump on site! vw agreed to fix the car under warranty but stated the estimate for the job would run between $7000 - $10,000 if not covered. The vehicle has been in the shop for 15 days so far and is not yet repaired. A call to volkswagen of america revealed that they are aware of numerous incidents of this nature in their new clean diesel vehicles, but that they are blaming the problem on the low quality of the u s fuel supply with respect to poor lubricity. They stated they are replacing my fuel pump with the same part number as the original. They have refused to recall the car so far or extend the warranty on the replacement components.
My jetta has been stumbling every once in awhile for quite some time now. Just a couple days ago it has begun stalling altogether and i do not know what the cause is yet. Basically when i get to a cruising speed or am slowing down slightly where i still have my foot on the gas pedal but am slowing down slowly, the car all of a sudden loses all power and when i step on the pedal more nothing happens. I take it off and after a second or so i step on it again and the car finally accelerates. I am taking it into the shop today to be diagnosed.
Engine failed on 2009 vw jetta tdi.lost power on ca highway (unsafe). Car has been towed, dealer claims bad fuel/fuel contamination.have been told that it is a high pressure fuel pump failure, an ongoing problem with 2009/2010 jetta tdi cars.
While driving, a warning message briefly appeared stating engine management malfunction followed by a blinking heat coil light. The manual said to take to repair station as soon as possible, but within 1 mile the jetta tdi lost power, my car almost stopping and eventually losing all power. Luckily i was not on the freeway where this would have been very dangerous, andi was able to pull to the side of a country road, calling for a tow truck. Analysis following instructions on a vw service bulletin shows the primary fuel pump that supplies the system failed and the vane pump released metal into the entire fuel system, getting past the filter (another defect?) and going all the way to the injectors. The entire system except the gas tank will need to be replaced. Vw says this $7000 repair is not under warranty. Vw should have recalled the faulty fuel pump and faulty filter that allowed the metal to continue into the entire system. I am being told that one dealership is handling 2-3 of these cases a week! i find on the internet that this has caused accidents.
Driving at approximately 65 mph on the interstate on thursday march 27, 2014,the car began to flash the "glow plug" warning light along with a message "engine fault workshop". At this point in time the car would only do about 50 mph on the interstate for about 2 more miles until i found a safe location to pull off the interstate. The cars engine stalled as i was making my way off the road. I was unable to get the car to start again. The car was towed the same day to a local garage of my choice. The technicians took five days to diagnose the problem, which was determined to be a failed high pressure fuel pump. I was told the entire fuel system must be replaced in order for the car to run properly, due to the fact that the entire fuel system gets contaminated with tiny metal shavings when the pump fails, the cost was estimated at $8000-$10000 from a local vw dealer. I called the dealer and explained the problem, they told me they are aware of this issue on some models but there are currently no recalls, so nothing would be covered under a warranty. I am not having the car fixed due to the fact that i don't have that kind of money and the car itself is only valued at around $14000. My choices are to let the bank repo my car and ruin my perfect credit that i have been building for 15 years, or keep paying the $350 a month for a car that doesn't run for the next 4 years. It is a crime that vw is aware of this but are continuing to rob us unfortunate people that own these cars because they will not issue a recall or cover repair bills. Thank you for your time on this subject.
Sometimes while accelerating in my 2009 vw jetta tdi, the vehicle will not respond to input on the accelerator. Also while cresting a hill, you feel the engine miss.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta wagon tdi.the contact was driving 28 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning.the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and the manufacturer was later contacted via email. The contact was still awaiting a response.the contact performed a diagnostic test on the vehicle which confirmed a faulty high pressure fuel pump failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 21,436.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when there was a slight loss of engine power and the glow plug warning indicator light illuminated. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they detected that improper fuel was consumed in the fuel tank. The vehicle was then towed to another dealer for a second opinion and the technician informed that the fuel system would need to be replaced. The repair was performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.updated 04/12/11*ljupdated 04/13/11
Car appeared to be sluggish as i was driving back to the office from lunch.as i approach the last major intersection before getting on the highway, the car started to make a very loud ticking/knock sound that was rev dependent.as i accelerated on the highway two faults came up on the instrument cluster.they were a flashing glow plug light and the phrase engine fault workshop. I was just reaching the speed limit at this time but power began to fade (in heavy traffic, luckily i had not yet moved into other lanes).i managed to drive at 40 to 45 mph to the next exit and safely parked the car.the car was towed to the local vw dealer who noted that the hpfp (high pressure fuel pump) had failed and taken out the entire fuel system (the car is diesel powered).the diesel fuel in the tank was tested and came back uncontaminated.it had been 54 miles since my last fill up on 2/2/2013.
The diesel hpfp failed while driving.car lost power and had to be towed to dealer for repair.entire fuel system was replaced under warranty.
Car lost power and stalled. Glow plug light started flashing. Had the car towed to the dealer. Warranty repair. They said it was the accelerator sensor, but that made no sense to me. The car has performed okay since then, but i'm concerned the same thing will happen again. I am now out of warranty. This is a 2009 tdi jetta wagon.
Check engine light on and glow plug light flashes. There is a flutter in engine rpm. Also there are metal shavings in fuel filter. The dealer "dean mccrary vw" said car needed exhaust temp senor and it did fix lights that were coming on. As far as metal in the fuel they told me they didn't see any just to keep driving it until there was a problem???. I have a jar of the fuel that came out of the fuel filter! obviously there was some sort of issue metal shavings in fuel filter cannot be normal. Obviously there was not going to be metal in fuel filter at this point because i have cleaned it before brought into the shop. But i told them it was full of metal and i had a sample of fuel they could look at. They just said keep driving it and wait until something happens? i believe they have a fuel pump problem i don't understand why i shouldn't go ahead and replace the fuel pump if its pumping metal into my fuel system.
Vw volkswagen jetta sportwagen tdi 2009.was driving about 35 mph when engine loses most of its power.a glow plug indicator light turned on and i saw an engine fault/workshop error.i quickly turned onto a side street and stopped the engine.after a couple minutes i restarted the car but it still had low power.after about 10 seconds it stalled and could not be restarted.had it towed to a vw dealership and 5 days later they ran diagnostics and said it was a failed fuel pump and that metal shards were throughout the fuel system and everything needed to be replaced.
Re: nhtsa action number ea11003in august 2013, we experienced the same fuel pump malfunction noted in nhtsa action number ea11003. Vehicle is a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. The check engine light came on steady and engine was not running well, then stalled in traffic and would not restart. Vehicle was towed to local volkswagen dealer. Dealer service department inspected vehicle and found issue was malfunctioning high pressure fuel pump. Total repair cost was $5232.98 to replace fuel pump, water pump, and related parts.vehicle fuel was always the prescribed ultra low sulfur diesel fuel available in local filling stations: sunoco, shell, exxon, hess.
Glow plug warning light began flashing and engine lost much of its power.after about 1 minute of additional driving engine stopped in the middle of the road leading to loss of power steering and brakes.managed to coast car off to side of the road and stop without incident.car towed to local mechanic and diagnosed as a high-pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failure which resulted in metal flakes contaminating the entire fuel system.
Driving on busy street when i heard a chime & a pigtail shaped light started flashing on dashboard.vehicle stalled in middle of street.vw sent a tow truck & towed vehicle to nearest dealer.i was told the fuel pump had come apart & metal flakes may be throughout the entire fuel system.vehicle was repaired under warranty.
Had a half a tank of fuel from mobil drove 30 miles without any problems prior to parking car in garage for 30 min. Left for work and car stalled out at an intersection. Started up after 3rd attempt to start,ran really rough and died within seconds if accelerator wasn't depressed. Almost made it home before dying for good on a hill. Had towed to dealership (the only place it has had work done)who is now telling me there was water in fuel, ice in the fuel filter, evidence the fuel tank had been removed in the past(without my knowledge), and that the hpfp failed and requires total replacement of fuel system. Currently waiting to hear if vw will cover under warranty. *ln
Abrupt deceleration to 30mph from 50mph d/t vehicle in front of me hitting their brake and turning. Then i accelerated to get back to the posted speed of 50mph. When depressing accelerator at approx 40mph heard a loud "pop", loss of power, glow light on dash came on and warning. Loss of power with 3 cars coming behind me so i quickly moved to the shoulder and restarted the car. Car turned over but was in "limp" mode - i was less than 1 mile from my house, so i pulled out and "limped" home. Contacted vw on monday 11/14/11 and my dealership. The car was flat bedded to the dealership and hpfp failure was diagnosed, vw paid in full for complete replacement of entire fuel system.
Vehicle lost power and stalled at busy intersection. Glow plug flashing and engine check light on. Towed into dealership who then accused of "fuel contamination". Incurred costs of towing and rental because of "contamination" claims. Estimated cost of parts: 9,384.85. Volkswagen of america not honoring their warranty. 27,274 miles. Over 10,000 dollars in costs. Car is not fixed.*ln
I had just pulled off a highway to turn around in a business driveway/parking lot.in the middle of the maneuver, the engine cut out.i tried to restart the car numerous times, but was unable to restart it.i had to have the vehicle towed to the vw dealership as i had just purchased the used car two weeks ago and it was a certified vehicle.i just talked to the service department today and they told me that i had put bad fuel in the vehicle.i had filled the tank one week before with ultra low sulfur diesel.when asked what i could have done to prevent this, i was told that i should have gone to a major brand of gas station - he did not even ask which gas station i went to.he described that the bad diesel caused the high pressure fuel pump to explode and send metal shavings through the system.they have had to replace, flush, or clean everything that the fuel touched.he said vw will cover most of the repairs, but i will be responsible for approximately $450 worth (i do not recall what for).the repairs are currently underway.the way the service department handles this amounts to saying that i was at fault for putting bad diesel in the car, whereas i have no way to gauge the quality of fuel i am purchasing.
As the car (a 2009 vw jetta tdi) was entering an intersection the high pressure fuel pump malfunctioned (completely) causing the car to stop in the middle of the intersection.it could not be restarted, was pushed to the side of the road and subsequently towed to the dealer.
During acceleration on a cold engine (first mile) the engine will occasionally stumble and lose power all together. On several occasions it has simply turned off. As it is a stick shift, i assumed it was my fault at first. Now that i am accustomed to the car, it still happens, particularly the stumbling in the first mile. It feels as if it turns off and on... No warning lights come on, but it definitely has no power for about a second or so and then lurches. It only seems to happen in cooler weather. Now that it is in the hundreds in houston,it doesn't happen. When i took it for an oil change last month (july 2011), they did a "software update as well." that may have solved it, but it also am experiencing severely decreased fuel economy. It went from average high 30s to lower 40s to the lower 30s and upper 20s as of late. I was told they will look into it when i bring it in for the next oil change....
2009 vw jetta tdi unable to start the vehicle it would crank but will not start. The vehicle was towed to the vw dealer and they said that the fuel pump in the fuel tank failed. The pump in the tank was replaced and still will not start. The dealer then said that the hpfp high pressure fuel pump on the engine was bad. They changed the pump and still will not start. The dealer does not know what is wrong with the vehicle at this time. They called their tech line awaiting an answer.i believe this is a high pressure fuel pump failure issue that is a known issue and well talked about on the vw tdi forums. If this is the issue the pumps and any repairs should be warrantied for the life of the vehicle as long as you own the vehicle since it was purchased new from the dealer.
High pressure fuel pump failure.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the number 1 diesel fuel injector failed and the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact indicated that while stationary at a red light the vehicle stalled and the glow plug and check engine light illuminated. The failure was diagnosed by an independent mechanicwho replaced the number 1 diesel fuel injector. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 156,591. Updated 01/29/14*ljupdated 01/29/14
Rough acceleration with stalling and lurching, particularly with quick maneuvers.this has been an ongoing problem, just identified by the dealer at the car's 60k service check, so dates and mileage entered are estimated.they found metal filings throughout the fuel system and said that the high pressure fuel pump had been ground up internally.they stated that vw was aware of this issue, although this issue had not been mentioned at two previous visits for fuel changes and servicing by another local dealer.i thought it was just some air in the fuel line.they specifically did not mention anything about a nhtsa investigation, which i eventually found on the safercar website (nhtsa action number : ea11003).they did say that vw wanted all the parts that they are replacing, including fuel pumps, some lines, fuel filter, and fuel injectors.work is to be completed on october 30, 2012.
2009 vw diesel stalling issues when driving the car.
I left my house, approximately 8 miles from the house i stopped at a light. When the light turned green my engine stalled, i saw lots of cars coming up upon me at highway speeds. I got the car restarted got it to the curb.when the car shut down at the light, no warning lights had gone off at all. As soon as i got it stared all the warning lights flashed. I thought it was due to a cold temperature issue it was 8 degrees out. I tried to make it back home: the car quit working approximately 2 miles from my house and, would not start anymore. I waited a few hours for the sun to come up to warm up the car, and performed road side service and i was unable to restart car.i had it towed to a local shop. Informed hpfp had a catastrophic failure. I was informed by vw to bring the car to their shop for further evaluation. At this time i'm waiting for a response? hopefully they stand behind their product, or are they just another corporation that does not care for its customers.response from vw contaminated in fuel asked for lab report was denied and told.they drew fuel from the car into a glass jar saw that it was cloudy and there fore it was contaminated. Not are problem i have three more years to pay on the green car of the year 2009 tdi diesel please help us before someone dies. Please start holding their corporation on standards instead of them taking advantage of the people.
Glow plug light and engine fault workshop light came on as i was pulling into work in a.m.parked and restarted vehicle, with no further warning lights. I made appointment for scheduled maintenance with dealer. When i left for home that evening the vehicle started ok with no warning lights.while driving down the interstate freeway at 70 mph the same warnings suddenly came back on and vehicle suffered immediate decrease in power with speed down to about 50 mph. I exitedthe interstate and tried to make it to the vw dealership, but engine shut down when i stopped at stop sign and would not restart. Vehicle was pushed to the roadside by state police and had to be towed. Vw mechanic found that the high pressurefuel pump had failed with excessive metal shavings found throughout the fuel system. A diesel fuel sample was sent for testing and was okay. Dealerhad to replace the entire fuel system.
Driving to the neighborhood post office, the car stalled with the glow plug light coming on as well as "engine fault" being displayed on the display.the car would not start and was towed to the dealership.it was determined the fuel pump failed and metal particulates were found throughout the fuel system.dealership replaced pumps, hoses, and cleaned out other parts fuel may have touched (i.e.,fuel tank) and covered the work under warranty.the service manager informed me it was over $4,000 worth of parts alone.he did confirm the fuel pump is covered under the powertrain warranty.
Vehicle stopped running at highway speed. After tow and refueling car failed to start and run. Taken to dealer for service and informed that high pressure fuel pump was defective/had failed. This problem seems to be more than common for these tdi vehicles. Volkswagen of america refuses to offer assistance with the matter and will not acknowledge that these pumps are an issue.
2009 jetta with 7100 miles failed to accelerate and then died.this happened intermittently 3 times during a one week period.the car could be re-started after the failure but then died again.it acted as if it was not getting gas.i finally had it towed to vw dealership because i didn't trust that it would not do this while accelerating on the freeway.vw determined that it had a faulty fuel pressure regulator.
While driving home the vehicle went into a limp mode, once i made it home, the vehicle wouldn't start.i felt it wasn't getting fuel, so i decided to take it to the vw shop i bought it from. They called me a week later stating it is 6600 dollars in parts and 1600 in labor.i called vw customer care they finally decided to pay for parts.i have since paid the labor to repair the vehicle. After reading online the commonality of this problem seems the vehicle has an issue. What happens when it happens again i pay the full amount.
Tl * the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen tdi. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump was unable to pump fuel into the system and as a result, the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 45,000.
I was driving up a hill in a neighboring town and my car lost all power almost instantly.my ""mdf" read "engine fault workshop" and my glow plug light (since this is a diesel powered vehicle) started rapidly flashing.i was able to shift the car to neutral and coast to the top of the hill, then once reaching the apex of the hill, coast into a grocery store parking lot.my car was completely dead, and i had to tow it to the dealer.
Car would not start. Luckily parked in garage. Towed to dealer. Determined to be hpfp failure and dpf failure. Hpfp and dpf replaced along with associated small parts. But did not replace entire fuel system.a fuel sample taken from the fuel return hose when the car died looks like fine metallic particles. Settled to the bottom of the jar after several days. A magnet did not attract the particles so must have been aluminum - most likely from the piston bore of the hpfp. Vw paid for the repair. The day i got the car back i took a fuel sample from the fuel tank. Once again metal particles (along with other debris normally found in a fuel tank) were found.now we are fearful of driving the car due to metal particles in the fuel system will destroy the new hpfp.please make vw do a recall and replace the pump with a new design that will not self destruct!a car that should go 200k miles or more has failed at 67k miles. And is guaranteed to fail again due to the poor design of the hpfp. This is a huge financial hit for our family as now we are fearful of driving the car and may have to sell it to get a more reliable car.vw is blaming the problems on fuel contamination and that may be true but there is no excuse for a huge repair bill from one tank of fuel that is not up to specs.
High pressure fuel pump failed at 52000 miles. The entire fuel system was replaced with a warranty on parts of 12000 miles. After15000 miles i experienced issue with high pressurefuel pump again. The fuel line from high pressure pump to fuel rail was replaced.
2009 vw jetta sportwagen tdi was being operated normally. Partial power loss was encountered and dash indicator lights began to illuminate. Vehicle was able to continue to nearby destination. When driver attempted to start the vehicle again it would not start. Vehicle was towed to local vw dealership. Diagnosis was complete failure of the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp). Entire fuel system was replaced along with hpfp. Manufacturer paid for all repairs. Fuel was tested and no foreign containments were found.
While replacing fuel filter cartridge i found metal shavings in the filter housing. The next will be high pressure fuel pump failure with the heavy fuel system contamination by metal shavingsas per common scenario. Should be not pleasant experience.vw should concentrate on fuel filter/system routine check up and offer preventive maintenance.
While on cruise control on i-55 traveling at 65 mph glow plug light illuminated, mfd message "engine failure workshop" appeared and engine died.electrical power was never lost.prior to coasting to a stop on the shoulder, mfd message went away.after coasting to a stop tried to restart engine, starter could be heard but engine would not start.vw service department determined "mechanical internal fault in high pressure fuel pump.metal fragments found throughout fuel system.diesel fuel, mostly from interstate highway gas stations and stanadyne diesel fuel additive purchased from vw dealers used on every refill.engine had 37,862 miles and was purchased new from a dealer 23 months ago.vw replaced the entire fuel system.
Was turning right onto a backroad, shifting from gears 1 to gear 2 hitting 22 mph. Lost all acceleration, had to pull over and turn vehicle off, smell of smoke but no visual, let vehicle sit, checked oil, coolants, all perfect. Smell went away, attempted to start vehicle with hood open, checked engine with vehicle on, movement of 1-2 inches from engine rocking severely. Turned vehicle off, towed to dealership.
The vehicle's engine stalled while traveling down the roadway at approximately 35 mph.the vehicle's electrical system continued to operate (driving lights, interior lights, power steering and power brakes) during this time.engaged emergency flashers and coasted vehicle to a stop at the nearest parking lot.after placing transmission into park, vehicle restarted with no further incident.
The car stalled while i was driving down amsterdam ave in new york, ny. The engine puttered then a massive amount of smoke started coming from the exhaust. The smell was unbearable. I took it to two different mechanics and both stated that there was gasoline coming from the exhaust there could have been an explosion. I am glad that there was no explosion because i was driving my family home.
I understand that you are currently doing an investigation on the 2009 jetta tdi for stalling issues.while my car is not a diesel, i have had similar problems.three times now while driving my car has suddenly had the rpms shoot up and the car stalls out.i have brought it in to the service center all three times and given different reasons for this same issue, different fixes, and the problem remains.i use this car to transport my son and i long distances for our daily commute over the interstate.this car is not safe.please look into the 2009 wolfsburg along with your investigation of the tdi.something needs to be done and quickly.this has become a very frightening vehicle to be stuck with.it was purchased new and has only 28,000 miles.this is a manufacture defect.these problems should not occur on a two year old car.
First incident in july 2011 but same ongoing issue and at the dealership at least 8 times in 11 months.currently at the dealership again for almost 3 weeks now.its always the same "symptoms" but always told its another problem..... As follows:-sputters and jerks-exhaust or gas fumes overcome the car-engine revs but the car wont move, then jolts forward. -stalls when trying to start, it jerks violently making a putting noise as if it can't get fuel then dies.-there's a beeping noise coming from something in the engine when it stalls that no one seems to know what it is.i have replaced:-intake manifold-all fuel sensors-low pressure fuel pump-high pressure fuel pump-melted fuses with unknown cause-two batteries-other smaller items related to fuel system.
The vehicle would not start. Dealer found failure of high pressure fuel pump and metal fragments suffused throughoutthe fuel injection system (fuel lines, tank, etc.).
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact was traveling 60 mph when the fuel filter light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that all three fuel filters had failed. The contact stated that the engine exploded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,600.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.the contact noticed rust in the fuel filter and pump causing the fuel system to fail.also, the check engine light would illuminate then vehicle would suddenly stall without warning.the vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was awaiting a response.the manufacturer was aware of the failure.the current mileage was 35,700.the failure mileage was 35,680.the vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the engine fault workshop light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the failure could have been caused by a failing fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 38,000. The vin was unavailable.
Glow plug lamp started blinking; received error message - "engine fault".brought car in for service which took 4 days.approximately two weeks later, the glow plug lamp started blinking again and the second time, there was an error message that said "engine fault workshop!"brought car in for service again and it remained with volkswagen for 5 weeks.i was told that the entire diesel fuel pump system was failing and had been contaminated.volkswagen implied that they thought i had received bad gas, but i am extremely careful about maintaining and fueling this car and can say with 100% confidence that it has only received low sulfur diesel from reputable area gas stations.the fuel system failure did not result in a crash - this time - but it is also just the latest in a long line of extensive problems the car has had since it was purchased new, including stalling, electrical failures, transmission failures, extensive leakage, water damage and other problems.
I contacted vw mid-august 2011 because my car broke down while i was driving and then i could smell gas.i had it towed to vw and there was a problem with a leak in the fuel rail.all four fuel injectors had to be replaced, as well as the gaskets, fuel rail, and spark plugs.this repair cost me approximately $1,100.00.i have enclosed a copy of my bill showing the repairs done and total cost of repairs.when i contacted vw in mid-august i was informed by them that there are no problems with the jetta fuel injectors and that it is not their fault that i have the a lemon of the bunch. Very poor customer service skills with all vw personal i have spoken with.i now enclose the recent articles about the fuel injector problems with the vw vehicles.for some reason this recall only includes the diesel engines-which clearly should not be the case.i am requesting reimbursement for this repair as it is related to the same problems vw is having with the diesel-engines per the enclosed vw article on recalls.this vehicle should also be included in the recall.
Vehicles check engine light came on and loss of power died in middle of road towed to dealership and it was covered for warranty they replaced the whole fuel system due to contamination, now not even a year later less 15,000 miles they loss of power again, dealership has had my car for 2 weeks they didn't know whether or not they were going to warranty it they said it had a failed fuel injector. Still do not have car back.im beginning to wonder if there wasn't more wrong than just a fuel injector, maybe the high pressure fuel pump was at fault a second time, and they just didn't want to tell me.
I was driving the vehicle when the glow plug light on the dash began flashing, then the computer displayed engine fault, contact workshop, then the check engine light came on and the call stalled in the middle of an intersection and had to be pushed to the side of the road.the car would not start again.
Vehicle engine stopped completely dead and was nearly rearended .was not able to restart vehicle and was towed back to volkswagen dealership.volkswagen told me the high pressure fuel pump was bad and repair would cost $10,000.00after a furious argument was told they would fix it.this problem has happened to many vehicles that have not reported it to nhtsawhen are you going to put a stop to this major problem.maybe when someone gets killed
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated the fuel system would have to be replaced because it became contaminated by the fuel pump. There was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11003 (fuel system, diesel) that could have been related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Updated 09/18/12*lj updated 09/19/2012
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. While stopped at an intersection, the contact attempted to accelerate forward but the engine stalled and he was unable to move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test which confirmed that the high pressure fuel pump had failed; the vehicle was repaired. The current mileage was 37,500 and the failure mileage was 27,450.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, there was a sudden loss on engine power as the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured high pressure fuel pump and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and current mileage was 119,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while the driver drove at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The engine light illuminated while the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel injection pump ruptured. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 92,846.
My 2009 jetta tdi sportwagen stalled at an exit ramp and i assumed i'd let the clutch slip. When i turned it back on, the check engine light came on. After parking and being away from the car for a couple hours, the light didn't come back on. A week or so later, the same sequence of events happened and, since the car was due for its 30k service, i took it to the dealer to be checked out. They hooked it up to the diagnostics and said it needed a software update, which they did. I picked the car up the next day, and on the way home from the dealer, the engine died and the check engine light came on, again. I took it back to the dealer, where they ran the diagnostics once more, and said it was a faulty sensor, so they replaced the sensor. The next day, the light was back on. The third time i took the car in, i realized the connection between the engine stalls, and the check engine light, and told that to the service associate. After checking things out, they called and said they would be keeping it for at least a week, because they'd found metal bits in the fuel system, and had ordered parts to replace the entire system.
This is a vw jetta 2009 tdi with 74,200 miles. I have been the only owner.vehicle suddenly lost power and black smoke came from exhaust, red lights on dashboard came on with error message "engine failure". Technician at vw dealer found the turbo charger had an internal failure. The faulty turbo pumped oil throughout the exhaust system into the cat converters, and hoses. All would need to be replaced and costs $7,200.
Had been driving for well over 100 miles on the interstate and was exiting from one interstate onto another in moderate traffic in louisville, kentucky. During lane change, flashing "glow plug" indicator light came on and "engine fault! workshop!" came on. Car immediately decelerated, causing hard breaking from following traffic and near collision. Able to drive at 40 mph for approximately one mile to another exit. Stopped at traffic light at the bottom of that exit and car stalled in the middle of the road and would not restart. Towed to nearest dealership. Two days later, learned from vw dealer that it was the "hpfp". Again.a similar incident happened with this car in the fall of 2011 -- around the same time vw issued their recall of the faulty pump. I was told that the hpfp was replaced at that time. This was only 4 years ago and precisely the same issue. I have had the diesel fuel pump modification (another recall), the car is under the 120k on their "extended warranty" and i only use very-low sulfur diesel gasoline at major national chains when traveling cross-country like this.
High-pressure fuel pump failure (hpfp) while i was driving 60mph on highway has glow plug light flashing and check light, car is misfiring and stalling.
Vehicle engine shut off during travel, due to fuel filter being clogged by metal debris.the high pressure injection pump failed effectively ending the life of the engine.the welds on the high pressure injection pump had deteriorated, resulting metal debris to circulate through complete injection system.after multiple failed attempts to flush out the injection system it was decided that the best course of action was to replace the engine if a replacement could be found.a replacement was found and the current engine installed has the same high pressure injection pump, as a replacement part is not available to independent shops, only to dealerships.cost of replacing engine - $8,500.00.
Diesel fuel pump failure which clogged fuel fitter and injection system which in turn caused engine to cut out.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 60-70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump failed. The dealer stated that there was no permanent remedy for the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Driving at approximately 65 mph on the interstate on thursday march 27, 2014,the car began to flash the "glow plug" warning light along with a message "engine fault workshop". At this point in time the car would only do about 50 mph on the interstate for about 2 more miles until i found a safe location to pull off the interstate. The cars engine stalled as i was making my way off the road. I was unable to get the car to start again. The car was towed the same day to a local garage of my choice. The technicians took five days to diagnose the problem, which was determined to be a failed high pressure fuel pump. I was told the entire fuel system must be replaced in order for the car to run properly, due to the fact that the entire fuel system gets contaminated with tiny metal shavings when the pump fails, the cost was estimated at $8000-$10000 from a local vw dealer. I called the dealer and explained the problem, they told me they are aware of this issue on some models but there are currently no recalls, so nothing would be covered under a warranty. I am not having the car fixed due to the fact that i don't have that kind of money and the car itself is only valued at around $14000. My choices are to let the bank repo my car and ruin my perfect credit that i have been building for 15 years, or keep paying the $350 a month for a car that doesn't run for the next 4 years. It is a crime that vw is aware of this but are continuing to rob us unfortunate people that own these cars because they will not issue a recall or cover repair bills. Thank you for your time on this subject.
We have been having an issue with the engine stalling out while driving. It started with the epc light coming on several months ago, but the light does not stay on and there has been no consistency to the occurrences. However, now, the car will stay running for long and stalls out shortly after starting. The epc comes on sometimes, but not every time that is stalls out. Today i took the car for a drive around the block, as soon as i got it back home, it stalled out. From that point on the car would not stay running for more than 15 seconds.
Tdi diesel engine.entered highway, car stuttered, engine died, displayed workshop code problem, glowplug light flashing. Restarted one time, traveled to parking area, engine died and would not restart. Code was p0087, fuel pump pressure failure.no previous problems or hints of this issue. Sudden engine failure. Very dangerous, was driving uphill, the one restart allowed me to leave road.dealer noted no fuel contamination.system was properly primed on fuel filter changes. Used a ross-tech cable and software.repair is expected to be about $7000.00. Previous diesel 2001 model was still running with 332,000 miles when this one was purchased.tdiclub.com website has noted many of these failures, search hpfp, high pressure fuel pump.vw is not furnishing pumps designed with the us diesel fuel quality in mind. Vw needs to correct this problem, there have been a lot of these failures.
Yesteday, the engine shut down after i got off freeway at offramp. As i came to a stop at the traffic light and engine stopped.had a flashing "glow plug" icon on dash for less than a minute and little no acceleration before exiting freeway. Would not restart. Had to have car towed 50 miles to home.today i find a dtc of p0087, fuel pressure too low. I unscrewed the screws holding the fuel filter assy top cover. Lifting the cover, i saw metal particles on top of the fuel filter. This always means the hi-pressure fuel pump has failed - forcing metal particles to the fuel tank, hi pressure fuel rail, fuel injectors, fuel filter and fuel lines.
Driving up a mountain highway, the car lost all power (even with the gas pedal to the floor). Once pulled over, the vehicle wouldn't start again. The high pressure fuel pump in the tdi failed catastrophically and sent metal shrapnel throughout the entire fuel system.
This is for a 2009 vw jetta tdi.the tdi of course has been involved with vw adjusting software to cover up nox emissions on several year models of their diesel 2.0 engines. What also needs to be looked at is the high number of failures involving the diesel particulate filter (dpf) units. It could be the software hat has been churning out wrong emissions readings could have possibly overtaxed the soot collection in this vehicles as well. I would suggest someone from your office peruse forums at tdiclub and other tdi sites to see the number of these units that have been reported by members.i have not had the failure as of yet, but wanted to bring this to your attention
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). I tried to push in the clutch and coast to the shoulder, and successfully made it off the highway. The car restarted, and i made it a few miles towards the dealer before it happened again, luckily on a low-traffic street. The car was towed the rest of the way towards the dealer and diagnosed as a failed high pressure fuel pump, causing catastrophic fuel system damage. The fuel rail, injectors, pump, tank, and all lines will need to be replaced as the result of the pump failure caused bits of metal flakes to circulate about the fuel system. The diagnosis and listed repairs were determined by the volkswagen dealer.
Stopped and left the line at a green light when our 2009 jetta tdi sputtered and stopped in the middle of a busy intersection.was able to get the vehicle towed to a local vw dealership and given an invoice for $5500 for the high pressure pump, which is identified a known issue by vw under a self-imposed extended warranty but never under a recall.as i was told by vw customer service, since there was never a catastrophic issue to our vehicle prior to 120k miles, instead at 124k miles, the safety items were not identified and corrected.
Car flashed engine malfunction, died soon after, will not start up again.
While driving the dash warning lights illuminated and the car stalled causing complete loss of all power steering almost causing me to lose control and wreck.i was able to steer car to side of road and stop.once stopped was able to get car to restart but was barely able to drive home (periodically died and had to restart, wouldn't stay running or idle).had car towed to repair shop.they have diagnosed problem as low rail fuel pressure caused by failed high pressure fuel pump. This failure caused metal shavings to be dispersed throughout entire fuel system.i'm told that the hp fuel pump, low and high pressure fuel regulators, and tank fuel pump all must be replaced along with a complete removal and cleaning of all fuel system components.estimated cost to repair is between $7,000 and $10,000.this car is a diesel tdi.
On september 26, 2012 while traveling in arkansas, eastbound on interstate 30, at 75 miles per hour, my 2009 vw jetta sports wagen tdi suffered a high pressure fuel pump failure.i was told by the little rock vw dealership that i had contaminated fuel.i filed an insurance claim.the insurance company had an independent lab do an analysis on the fuel.the insurance company denied my claim because the fuel was not contaminated.the insurance company informed me that the nhtsa has revived numerous complaints abouthigh pressure fuel pump failures on volkswagen tdi engines.i want to add my vehicle to that list with an independent lab analysis stating that the fuel was not contaminated.it is definitely a safety hazard when your vehicle stops on a congested highway.additionally, with repair bills for this failure ranging from $6,000 to $10,000 the nhtsa should require vw to recall their vehicles with the tdi engines.
While leaving a concert, the vehicle was fine leaving the parking lot.once we increased speeds to 45 mph, the engine completely shut down.the dials on the dashboard all fell to zero and the gas pedel no longer worked.we coasted into a small campground area off to the side of the road.after trying to restart the car three times, it finally started and we proceeded to go down the road, only to make it 500 more yards and pulled in to a hay stack pad.after numerous attempts to start while sitting on the phone wiht our insurance company, the car started once and died after sitting idle for three minutes.we then attempted to start it one last time and drove 25 mph to the nearest gas station.we all got out of the car, locked it up thinking it may have something to do with an antitheft feature.we got back in the car and were able to drive 41 miles home at hiway speeds.the following day we drove 5 miles into town and it died again going 25 mph.the closest volkswagon is another 25 miles away.
The car began to flash the "glow plug" warning light along with a message "engine fault workshop" pulled to the side of the road and attempted to restart.engine would crank but not turn over.got the following failure codes:p0087, p13e3, p2196.looks like this is a common issue and yet vw does nothing about it.class action anyone?.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the residence where the contact replaced the fuel filter. The contact informed that the high pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Car appeared to be sluggish as i was driving back to the office from lunch.as i approach the last major intersection before getting on the highway, the car started to make a very loud ticking/knock sound that was rev dependent.as i accelerated on the highway two faults came up on the instrument cluster.they were a flashing glow plug light and the phrase engine fault workshop. I was just reaching the speed limit at this time but power began to fade (in heavy traffic, luckily i had not yet moved into other lanes).i managed to drive at 40 to 45 mph to the next exit and safely parked the car.the car was towed to the local vw dealer who noted that the hpfp (high pressure fuel pump) had failed and taken out the entire fuel system (the car is diesel powered).the diesel fuel in the tank was tested and came back uncontaminated.it had been 54 miles since my last fill up on 2/2/2013.
We were driving on down the road and the cars lights started blinking and then car stop running and stopped dead in the road. Could not get it started again. If it had been on the freeway i am sure i would not be typing this we would be in hospital or worse. We had to get out and the steering was not working to get it to side of road. I am elderly and do not have alot of strength. We had to pay extra to aaa to tow it since we were far away from dealer. The dealer called and said there was metal shavings in fuel line and components.i researched online and have seen several of the same things happening to other cars. This is a real safety issue. Please help fix before someone dies http://www.carproblemzoo.com/volkswagen/jetta/2009/car-stall-problems.phpcar stall problem 2 failure date: 10/25/2012 while driving the dash warning lights illuminated and the car stalled causing complete loss of all power steering almost causing me to lose control and wreck. I was able to steer car to side of road and stop. Once stopped was able to get car to restart but was barely able to drive home (periodically died and had to restart, wouldn't stay running or idle). Had car towed to repair shop. They have diagnosed problem as low rail fuel pressure caused by failed high pressure fuel pump. This failure caused metal shavings to be dispersed throughout entire fuel system. I'm told that the hp fuel pump, low and high pressure fuel regulators, and tank fuel pump all must be replaced along with a complete removal and cleaning of all fuel system components. Estimated cost to repair is between $7,000 and $10,000. This car is a diesel tdi.
"high pressure fuel pump"addendum to complaint #10808605please add to the previous that my husband was driving the vehicle at the time & i failed to mention that when the (hpfp) failed he was in the fast lane of the freeway & his power was immediately stopped. This happened on the i10 freeway eastbound just before the "county line rd" offramp in yucaipa, ca. There was no shoulder in the fast lane for him to pull over. He was very fortunate that there was no traffic to his right as he had to make it across 2 lanes of traffic in an uphill grade. The car barely made it to the offramp! if there had been traffic (typically slow moving truck traffic), he would have been trapped in the middle of the freeway & surely hit!!in my previous complaint i was angry about vw not taking responsibility for the known failure. We are responsible car owners & regularly service our vehicles. I could understand had this been negligence on our part. My husband commutes 200 miles a day & we rely heavily on having a reliable vehicle, which we thought we had in a vw diesel. They recognized the defect by offering a 10yr, 120,000 mile warranty extension. Mind you this is a diesel engine which has a life expectancy of at least double this. At some point this failure was bound to happen & vw knows it. I spoke with many vw technicians in the diagnosis of this issue & they all acknowledge this is a faulty part. Some of the blogs try to allude that poor fuel is the cause, but the mechanics don't agree.any assistance you can provide in getting vw to take responsibility would be greatly appreciated. This not only endangered the life of my husband, but this is a $5500 repair!!
3 weeks after purchasing my pre-owned vehicle in may 2019, smoke started pouring out of the engine on my way to work. I had my car towed to a shop and was told the cause of the issue was broken engine hose clamps. The shop charged me almost $700 for brand new hose assemblies and clamps. Also, my transmission is slipping intermittently and i do not feel safe driving this vehicle.
Over the past 18 months, the dealer has replaced all three of the diesel fuel pumps in my car. The failures did not occur in traffic, nor was the car totally disabled. The purpose of this report is to add my data to the other reports already collected. My car has been fixed under warranty so far, but my warranty will expire in 15,000 miles. I am concerned as to the longevity of the replacement parts.
This problem is caused by fuel pump failure in vw diesel engines. It happens in two ways. Fuel pump fails sending metal shards throughout the fuel system or fuel pump provides inadequate pressure and car enters 'limp mode'. In the first case the car stops running and entire fuel delivery system must be replaced. The second case happens under load (passing, entering freeway or climbing incline). 'limp mode' means loss of power. The car must be pulled over, ignition turned off and then back on to clear error code. This is very dangerous when freeway driving. I've had both cases of failure. Vw has opted not to recall but rather deal case by case. My last failure was with a pump with only 2000 miles on it. Bosch makes the pumps. After a few pump replacements, vw refuses to pay. After the last replacement i was told that it would take an 'act of god' to break the new version of pump. So i guess god broke it. There is much documentation online for 'limp mode'. A good source for documenting the problem is www.tdiclub.com (search limp mode). I don't know if a recall will fix the problem since the pumps will continue to fail. I do believe that vw should replace the pumps at their own expense in perpetuity. I also believe that bosch should be held accountable for providing substandard pumps.
My car has 146k miles.it is a diesel.the high-pressure fuel pump failed while in motion on 2/8/2016.vw limit on hpfp warranty extension is 120k miles which seems low for a diesel car.to repair the fuel system is $5300 which is more than the car is worth.called vw and they will not offer any financial assistance...even with this car being part of 'dieselgate'.hoping other drivers with this same problem are complaining and odi considers re-opening the report.link here http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm475595/incr-ea11003-61863.pdf.
Engine fire in motion on the highway cause unknown.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled as the engine malfunction warning message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel was contaminated. As a result, the high pressure fuel pump and fuel system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for the entire cost of the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 35,000.
Was driving when the engine fault workshop warning came on.the glow plug warning light also appeared. Car wouldn't go past a lower rpm but was able to make it to a parking lot.after grocery shopping, turned the engine on again and started to drive. Both warning lights came on again and then the engine stalled.was able to start it again and parked it in a parking spot.waited about 5 minutes and started it again and was able to drive it around the parking lot.engine light was on but car was running ok.pulled out onto the street and went about a 1/4 of a mile and the warning lights came on again and stalled.was able to start it again and make a u-turn and then the lights and stalled happened again.parked along the curb and called a tow truck.this apparently is a common issue with the fuel pump on vw tdi's.car is currently at a vw dealership waiting on the results for a gas test to see what type of fuel i had in the tank.my call has the gasoline nozzle blocker installed per the recall a few years ago.there is not any gasoline in the tank.
Was driving along and car lost power, engine quit and would not restart. Had car towed to dealer where they diagnosed the problem as a high pressure fuel pump failure. All injectors, fuel lines, and associated parts to be replaced. Tank has to be drained and flushed. Dealer said volkswagon would cover all costs releated to repair!
I was on the exit ramp of the interstate and the go to workshop warning came on along with the glow plug warning light. Vehicle lost power, i was able to get to a side street and turned off vehicle, it restarted and seemed fine drove about 2 miles and stopped for a light, car stalled and warning lights came back on. Cardid not restart had push to side of road and tow home. Towed to dealerfirst of week. Found to be high pressure fuel pump failure of the diesel engine.this is the second one to go bad first one at 135380 miles and now at 228605 miles only 93225 miles on repair job. Vw repaired the first one, replaced entire fuel system at no charge, do to faulty hpfp. Even though this pump has less miles they will not help with repair cost.both times car died at a major intersection and had to be pushed to side of road.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled and an engine malfunction message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump broke apart internally and the metal shavings from the fuel pump were found throughout the fuel system. As a result, all fuel related components needed to be replaced. There was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11003 (fuel system, diesel) that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Driving home when exiting off to the hwy my jetta will flash the abs, brake and esc lights while beeping. Took car to mechanic it was relayed that the abs module was bad. I refuse to take car to vw dealer because i already have issues with them about the erc valve and diesel fuel particulate filter (engine light constantly stays on) being 1 of the issues vw has admitted being faulty but still not doing anything about it. To get the abs fixed it's going to be over $2500 and the have the erc & diesel fuel particulate filter fixed is over $3000. Each of these items are faulty and should be taken care of by the dealer with a cent paid from my pocket. Both are life threatening faults that eventually could lead to my death or deaths of others. I have no choice as this is my sole source of transportation so i have to drive it. Even though vw admits fault they are doing nothing to help except for offering "consolation" gifts - none will cover cost to fix car and get myself and others out of danger. Vw needs to be held responsible.
While driving at 50 mph, my vehicle stopped accelerating and rpm would not increase above 2000rpm. The glow plug and check engine warning lights both came on.this almost resulted in an accident. I avoided being hit by a large truck while i was stalled in the center lane of a highway. I had my vehicle taken to the dealership for repair. The dealership replaced the fuel rail switch, but the same issue occurred in june 2012, july 2012, and august 2012. This appears to be an issue related to the hpfp (fuel pump). I am not very satisfied with the vw dealership's inability to correct this issue. I lose fuel pressure on a regular basis which causes safety concerns while merging into traffic.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The check engine warning indicator had not illuminated until after the failure had occurred.the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the high pressure fuel injection pump was fractured, which caused metal shavings to enter the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. The vin was not available.
Fuel pump not shutting off after engine shutoff. Draining battery. This happened one night while vehicle was stationary in my driveway.
Driving on my way home from work in town and all of a sudden the glow plug light comes on flashing and the engine light appears on the dash. I immediately turned off the car restarted the car and the problem was not resolved and a message appeared on the sash "engine fault workshop!". Hpfp failure.
Car lost power and stalled. Glow plug light started flashing. Had the car towed to the dealer. Warranty repair. They said it was the accelerator sensor, but that made no sense to me. The car has performed okay since then, but i'm concerned the same thing will happen again. I am now out of warranty. This is a 2009 tdi jetta wagon.
This car is a vw jetta tdi (turbodiesel). Driving on i-96 between lansing and brighton the jetta began to run roughly with a loss of power. The traffic was very slow due to a snowstorm, so i was able to continue driving. The car ran increasingly rough and eventually stopped. The car was towed to my local dealership, germain vw in ann arbor. The report was fuel system failure due to the hpfp breaking apart. The entire fuel system will need to be replaced and the fuel tank fully cleaned of metal fragments.
I tried starting my car and the engine would not turn over, as if it was not getting any fuel.after numerous attempts i had my car towed to commonwealth volkswagen in santa ana , ca.they diagnosed the problem as a failed high pressure fuel pump which sent slivers of metal throughout the fuel system.the entire fuel system,(hoses pipes injection units fuel pumps, filters, etc.) was replaced.volkswagen paid for the entire repairs.i was told by the volkswagen service representative that they had seen this issue before and that it was not uncommon in 2009 & 2010 jetta tdi and other tdi models.they asked if gasoline had ever been used and i indicated that i have only used diesel fuel and that volkswagen had retrofitted the fuel nozzle receptacle to only accept diesel fuel nozzles.it concerns me that volkswagen knows about this problem, that they repair the vehicle at their expense, no questions asked, and it has been reported hundreds of time by volkswagen owners on a variety of internet websites, yet volkswagen is not recalling the vehicles to proactively fix the problem. They fix the problem one at a time as it occurs.they wait until the system fails and the consumer is put in jeopardy of being in a major, life threatening accident or stranded in a remote area.this problem has also occurred with my 2010 volkswagen jetta tdi in august 2014, at night, 50 miles from the nearest volkswagen service center.i reported this incident to nhtsa as well.volkswagen needs to take ownership of this problem by recalling all the tdi vehicles before people are killed on the highways.
I lost power and a mechanic has since attributed it to the hpfp (high pressure fuel pump) issue outlined in a technical service bulletins. The issue causes metal fragments to contaminate the entire fuel system. Vw recommends over $9,000 in fixes for the compromised car, something that in a single stroke exceeds the remaining value of an otherwise well maintained car.
2009 jetta volkswagen tdi, with only 50500 miles on it.the car died in the middle of intersection at 35mph.this was during rush hour traffic.in the car was me 32, my wife 36, my daughter of 8 years old and son of 2 years old.it was a very scary event.i had it towed to the nearest vw dealership.it took them 3 days to look at this car and after i called 15 times, they told me that this fuel pump had been slowly breaking down inside the fuel tank, running through the lines and into the injectors.they have told my this could be extremely expensive.i have always used clean diesel, and filled up at new gas stations.this was just today i spoke with them, and i have done some researching and found this to be called hpfp issue.from as many cases i have seen posted on the internet, this should definitely be a recall.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.the contact stated that the vehicle made a loud buzzing noise with the illumination of the instrument panel warning lights. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the fuel pump failed. The failure mileage was not available.
For the second time my fuel pump went out. Also for the second time i was accused of using bio diesel or regular fuel by the dealer. I was driving a long it sounded like a gear was tumbling around then a grinding noise followed. Luckily i was alow rate of speed and was able to pull off to a side street with out problem. Last week the gear box went out as well. It had issues on going in to reverse from drive. Often i would have to put the car in to park turn it off then restart to get it to go in to reverse.
Vehicle stalled without warning while traveling out of state in 118 degree weather near phoenix.stall occurred just as we were turning back onto the highway after stopping to check the map.check engine light came on and engine would crank but not start.towed to nearest dealer who diagnosed hpfp failure known to occur with vw tdi engines.
Doing 70 mph on the highway our 2009 jetta tdi lost all power. The high injection fuel pump turned out to be the problem. Repairs will cost at least $6,000.00vw modified this pump 5 different times and never notified the owners about problems with the pump. The nhtsa had an investigation and concluded people were using the wrong fuel. We have 2 diesel vehicles and know which pump at the service stations are diesel. This is a serious life threatening problem, catastrophic failure and no power in you car yet the nhtsa closed their investigation. Vw will do nothing to help with repairs and the jetta has become a total lemon. We have received several recall notices through the years, none regarding the fuel pump, and the car was taken to the dealership for the recalls each time.we would like to see something done about this serious problem.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was disintegrating from the inside, sending metal shavings through the fuel system. As a result, the higher pressure fuel pump became defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they decided to cover the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 90,205.
Driving down the road at 35 mph the car suddenly dies, leaving me no power to escape a possible accident, brakes are hard to use, stuck in a traffic lane with cars coming up on me at 35 to 45 mph, turns out the hpfp exploded sending metal thru out the fuel system causing the engine to starve for fuel and stall out, with no fuel getting to the engine the motor wont restart causing a life threatening situation
Jetta wagon tdi clean dieselvehicle was being driven about 35 mph on busy road with full tank of fuel. Vehicle started stumbling and losing power. Within 30 seconds of stumbling vehicle then stalled. Initially was able to be restarted but was stumbling severely and was only able to creep a few feet before stalling. Vehicle was unable to be restarted and had to be towed 23 miles to nearest dealership where the intercooler (charge cooler) was found to have iced up and contain ice and water. This seems to be known issue with the vehicle as vw has a tsb out on the issue. The dealership stated that they actually had another vehicle with the same issue come in the day after ours and last winter had many with this issue. This appears to be a known issue and is clearly a safety issue if it can cause the vehicle to suddenly and unpredictably loose power and stall.vw tsb # 21 11 06 / 2025464 references this issue.
While starting to accelerate after a stop, my 2009 jetta tdi shuddered and died with a "major engine failure" error and would not restart. The car was blocking traffic at a major intersection. Had to have the car pushed out of the traffic lane and then waited for a tow truck to tow it to the local dealer. After one day they said the had no idea what was wrong with it. On the second day the dealer called to say that they found the fuel pump had blown apart and there were metal shards throughout my entire fuel system and it would need to be completely replaced (approx $8-9000 in repairs). They also said that the warranty would not cover it unless i could prove that i only put diesel fuel in so had to provide receipts for my recent fuel purchases as well as fuel samples.still waiting for the warranty company to decide whether or not they will cover the repair so i am without a vehicle while they haggle.luckily i was almost stopped when it happened or it could have been a bigger safety issue (although i was in a car in a busy intersection causing a major traffic jam with many potential crashes all around me -- the honking horns and swerving cars attest to that -- as i sat waiting to be pushed out of the way).
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the electrical system failed and most of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the instrument cluster panel was faulty. The vehicle leaked fuel and the power steering was faulty. The entire electrical system constantly failed. The vehicle was towed to crown volkswagen of lawrence (3400 iowa st, lawrence, ks 66046, (785) 838-7750) where it was diagnosed that the internal module in the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,376.
My husband and i were driving, and we heard a very faint, high pitch screeching sound, like a pulley system was going out.we drove another 500 feet, and then the engine stalled.then the blinking glow plug light came on. Thankfully we were not going very fast, and the road was not busy.we were able to coast to the side of the road. We tried to start the car again, but it wouldn't turn over.we had to get the car towed to a shop.there are small pieces of metal found in the fuel filter, which indicated the high pressure fuel pump failure.
Upon pulling out of a driveway, vehicle showed flashing "glow plug" indicator and loss of power (limp home mode).pulled over, turned off vehicle and restarted, indicator cleared and vehicle drove normally.on subsequent trip later in the day, same symptoms appeared.again, cleared by stop and restart of vehicle.flashing glow plug indicator returned almost immediately, this time with solid "check engine" indicator as well.drove to dealership service department where they found metal fragments in the fuel system and likely high pressure fuel pump failure.currently awaiting results of fuel test to verify failure was not caused by misfueling with gasoline.
Driving vehicle then loss of all power. High pressure fuel pump failure.
For the past year or so my 2009 jetta tdi (diesel) has had the same recurring problem: my glow plug light will come on and i lose normal driving capabilities. I cannot accelerate or maintain speed as i normally do. My car will remain around 25 mph, sometimes losing power until i am forced to pull over. My solution has been to turn the car off, and back on again. The light will go off and i can drive normally most of the time. Sometimes i have to leave the car off for a period of time to regain standard driving capabilities. It has been about 2 weeks since that has happened. 2 days ago, my engine light came on. I took it to the dealer and they pulled codesp0087 and p0088 (fuel pressure too high and fuel pressure too low at the same time). They want me to replace the fuel rail, which will be an estimated $1000 in total parts/labor. I called another dealerin hopes of getting a better price and they are put off by the first dealer's recommendations. I was told there is no evidence of metal in my fuel system but even so, other dealer thinks this will be more serious than just replacing the rail. After researching i am beginning to think that i am experiencing the beginning of hpfp failure. I feel like i am driving a ticking time bomb and i'm not sure what to do! replacing the fuel rail feels like a quick, expensive and inefficient solution to a bigger problem. I contacted volkswagen customer care and i was told that i will receive a call from a regional agent about my situation tomorrow.
Engine stalled when driving and would not restart. Metal fragments were found in the entire fuel system damaging all components.complete fuel system replacement is only alternative per volkswagen of america. Contacted volkswagen customer assistance and was told assistance is not an option due to a federal mandate limiting time and mileage to 10 years or 120000 miles. Also stated volkswagen would have been able to repair at their discretion if not for the federal government regulations?? this is a very common failure that local dealer states occurs locally 4-5 times a week in this area. The average repair cost is over 6000.00 dollars.i have been told the nhtsa had investigated this situation and closed the probe. If dealer records were investigated thoroughly, they would have found a tremendous number of like failures that cannot all be attributed to improper fueling or tainted product. 4-5 times a week since 2009?? absurd and unacceptable.
For the 2nd (!) time in 2 years, the high pressure fuel pump failed on the car. As my husband was driving the mountain highway, he lost all horsepower and the dash lights all lit up with various warning signals and a system failure warning. Fuel pump has exploded and introduced metal shavings throughout the entire fuel system.
While driving on a city street, my car began to make a rumbling sound, followed by a engine warning message turning on. Within a minute, my car died and would not restart. We towed our 2009 vw jetta sportwagen tdi to avw specialized mechanic who confirmed that there were metal shavings in the fuel system that seems to be resulting from a hpfp failure. Mileage was at 131769 at time of failure. (outside of the extended warranty time period for the hpfp issue)12/21/2012 two faulty rear passenger seat belts were replaced. Airbags had not been deployed and car had not been in an accident prior to seat belts breaking.
I was coming to a stop off a highway off ramp. My car died while coming to the stop. This has happened before and i've taken it to the dealership several times for this and stalling out while accelerating from a complete stop, and i was told there was nothing wrong. Today the car would not stay started after starting 8 times. I started from p and n, but once i put the car in d or s it would immediately shut down. Putting the car in r made a huge clunk. I was stuck and blocking a huge line of traffic! i am going to the dealer to find out what's going wrong, but this is unacceptable for any car to die for no reason.
Jetta tdi was running fine with no indications of any problem.following a routine oil change, the car just stopped running and would not restart.local vw dealer service manager indicates issue is with fuel pump and ensuing debris in engine.cost to repair in excess of $5,000.vw to date unwilling to acknowledge defect and contribute towards cost of repair, or show any concern for the safety issues this sort of problem presents.
This is the second complaint filed on this car.the ref # for the first nhtsa complaint is voq 10484807. On nov 26, 2012 (date taken from dealer repair invoice) i picked the car up at the dealership after the initial failure repairs.i reset the trip meter (i don't remember the exact mileage the vehicle had when i picked it up).later that same day (26 nov 12) i took the car back to the dealership and told them the engine was making a weird sound.the mechanic agreed that the engine was making a weird sound and said he thought it was the new secondary fuel pump making the noise.the dealership agreed to order a new secondary pump for the car and they told to continue driving the car until the new pump arrived.on or about 12 dec 2012, the car suffered another rapid deceleration failure identical to the one that occurred on 26 sep 2012 with the exception that the engine did not completely quit.i was able to limp the car home (top speed was approximately 20 mph) using side streets and staying off the freeway.the trip meter had 349 miles on it when i got home.i called the dealership and had the car towed to them.they replaced the fuel tank pumps (apparently there are two pumps in the fuel tank).while they were test driving the vehicle, to return it to me, they experienced a rapid deceleration (from their description it appeared as the same failure i had just experienced).the dealership called me and told me they were at a loss to explain the failure and they would have to call the vw tech line for help.vw told them they thought the problem was the hpfp.in total, all three fuel pumps were once again replaced.to vw and hoy-fox credit these repairs were done at no cost to me (except for the tow bill).the car is now on its third hpfp in less than four months.bottom line, in my opinion, the vw tdi hpfp is a safety hazard and should be recalled.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact was driving 45 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the high pressure diesel fuel pump failed. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was traded due to the defect. The failure and current mileages were 111,000.
Was driving and there was a loss of power, as if the turbo had stopped working, it eventually stalled out.
High-pressure diesel fuel pump (hpfp) began to fail.heard high-pitched whine coming from hpfp after engine had been taken at least once past 2100 rpms after startup. Vw dealership service department confirmed hpfp imminent failure and replaced it under warranty.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure and the current mileage was 87,000.
We were driving down the road when our car sputtered once and then died. We coasted into a parking lot and tried to crank it again. It sputtered once and died again. Then we were unable to get it restarted. This was on a saturday afternoon. Monday morning we had it towed to a certified independent repair shop. They diagnosed it as a fuel system failure. There was metal shavings in the fuel system. He indicated that repairs would cost six thousand. He had to replace all the fuel components. It was three weeks to repair it. The final cost ended up being $5688.17. The vehicle has never had gas put it in. We were always very particular about where we purchased diesel fuel.
I was driving our 2009 vw jetta tdi at approximately 60mph and the display flashed engine malfunction and displayed a symbol indicating glow plug problem.the engine felt sluggish so i pulled over to the side of the road.i contacted the local vw dealer and asked if i could still drive it and he told me yes and to bring the car to the dealer the following morning.i pulled back onto the highway, got up to 50mph.then the vehicle stalled, then died completely.i was barely able to pull off side of highway. We had the car towed to dealer.the dealer inspected the car and explained that the high pressure fuel pump had failed and metal shaving and contaminants were throughout the fuel system and that the entire fuel system will need to be replaced.the car is currently at the dealer awaiting a third party inspection from the warranty company.all required vehicle services have been performed at the required intervals.the diesel fuel injection lines had recently been replaced in march 2012 by the dealer secondary to a recall by vw (v5 23j9).
While driving at highway speeds of 65mph, instrument cluster indicated stop! oil pressure engine off! and car went into limp. Was able to maintain control of vehicle and pulled over to side of exit. Vehicle had to be towed from highway to repair shop. Diagnosed to be a failure in the hex drive bit from the balance shaft module to the oil pump. Also caused turbocharger failure due to lack of oil flow. Car has been maintained to required schedule and had no prior indications of imminent failure.
Vehicle is a 2009 jetta sedan - tdi (diesel)vehicle shut down while driving. Flow plug light flashed on dash along with display of "engine fault workshop"vehicle would not restart. Pulled code of p0087 fuel rail/system pressure low.towed to dealer, boucher vw in franklin, wi. Dealer confirmed fault was a high-pressure fuel pump failure.
While driving down the road, my warning light flashed a coil symbol, pulled the car to the side of the road and looked up the problem in the manual.blinking coil indicated 'drive to local service' so i tried to crank the car, which started.began to drive, but as i approached a hill and intersection the vehicle became sluggish and slow.upon braking at intersection, the vehicle shut off.i was in the car with three of my four children, the oldest is 17 and has a dl, so i put her in the drivers seat and my 12 year old and i pushed the car out of the intersection to avoid collision.called dealership, they said tow it in, and i have extended warranty to cover defects.the next day i am told that there is bad fuel, not gasoline but sweet smelling diesel.( sc is running cars on biodiesel which has a sweeter smell), warranty company sending inspector.his report says he smelled gasoline, but tech says impossible as the vehicle would never have gone 450 miles on gasoline before this malfunction.we feel that vw is trying to hide the problem under the gas companies and avoid major cost.staring at $8000 repair bill for a car now worth $12k.we cannot afford this kind of expense as i am sure most consumers in america would concede.we have read and documented many cases where vw has repaired this problem in or out of warranty because of the defective part.feel that this is just now an issue with the fuel, they knew the standards for highway diesel when they put the part in the car, shouldn't have sold it if it would not stand up to the pressure.will not accept this as our fault.cannot accept this as our fault.
Vehicle stalled without warning in the middle of an intersection during friday afternoon rush hour traffic and would not restart, nearly causing multiple accidents. Dashboard briefly flashed "engine malfunction workshop" and the glow plug light illuminated prior to failure. Had vehicle towed to jim ellis vw in chamblee, ga for diagnosis. Dealership called with a diagnosis of a failed high pressure fuel pump and stated that the entire fuel system would need to be replaced due to metal shavings found throughout the system. Advised that repairs would not be covered under existing 5-year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty, claiming that the fuel system was somehow exempt from warranty coverage, and estimated $8700 to fix the car. I called volkswagen of america to report the incident and question why the manufacturer's warranty would not cover an obvious defect in the car; they eventually agreed to cover the full cost of repairs under warranty. Vehicle was repaired within a week, but is now back at jim ellis vw for further evaluation after the same "engine malfunction workshop" and glow plug light illuminated again only 30 miles after the repairs. Please compel volkswagen to recall this clearly unsafe vehicle and figure out why their high pressure fuel pumps are failing catastrophically at such high rates around the country.
At 140k miles 2009 volkswagon jetta tdi stalled out in middle of intersection. Towed to dealer and diagnostics revealed p0191-fuel pressure sensor implausibleand p0087-fuel rail system pressure too low.volkswagen will not fix due to emissions recall of my vehicle and over warranty.volkswagen knows this is a defect with the diesel engine and won't fix it.
Started my car for the second time that day, nothing out of the ordinary. About a mile away i experienced the car shutting down. I downshifted into second, turned back on but when i gave it gas it sputtered. I was on the side of the road for 1.5hrs waiting for tow truck. Mechanics computer describes the problem as low fuel pressure.
The glow plug light began flashing and the check engine light was on (had been on for the entire duration of my ownership of 1 year for the car). We were on the highway and the car steadily lost power in the span of a quarter mile. We pulled off the side of the road. The engine would crank but not start. The mechanic the next day found metal shavings in the fuel system and suspects a high pressure fuel pump failure. The recommendation was to replace both fuel pumps and fuel lines. We have never misfueled the car - we have only used diesel fuel at top stations like shell and bp.
Takata recall. Car hesitates to speed up, abs light come up some time and go off. Light cover all the signal p r n d s when the gear lever is on drive (d).
While driving on a 3 lane road my vehicle lost power and showed a warning message of "engine fault". It had about 50% power for approximately 30 seconds and died. The vehicle was towed to vw dealer and they report that it was the high pressure fuel pump failure with complete fuel system contamination.
I was making a left turn entering north bound traffic on greenfield road south of baseline road on wednesday january 16, 2013.traffic was very heavy and upon entering traffic the engine suddenly began to loose power, run very rough.it seems like all of the dash warning lights flashed several times before the engine completely died.after the engine died, i lost power steering and was unable to safely negotiate my way to the side of the road.i was almost struck two times before i was able to coast into a parking lot on east side of greenfield road.the repair of the vehicle is currently underway.the failure was due to the high pressure injector pump failing, creating metal shavings that clogged and contaminating the entire fuel system.the car has 104,000 miles on it and there was no prior indication of fuel system problems.the failure was catastrophic.there was no other contamination of the fuel .
I had just left my vw dealership it have an unrelated issues looked at, i had a service that wed. I pulled out of the dealership drove about a mile and my car flashed so kind of warning. I turned around to go back to the dealership and it died. I was less than a mile away from getting on the interstate where i would have been traveling at 70 mph.
The car was driven a short 7 miles and parked for 2.5 hours in 28f weather.upon starting to return the smell of fuel was noticeable.upon driving the smell did not dissipate and seemed quite intense.the vehicle was stopped after aboutmile of slow in-town travel and on a hunch the top engine cover was removed.fuel was found to be all over the top of the engine in the area of the injector lines.the recall work (11v490000) for these lines was done years ago.the car is currently at the dealership awaiting evaluation but i can't help wonder if their recall work was not fully successful at preventing the fuel leak it was meant to.
Driving of freeway & sudden loss of power. Car died on the offramp & unable to start. Glow plug light & battery light illuminated. Towed to local shop expecting an alternator repair. They diagnosed hpfp failure. $5500 repair!! this is a known issue & should have been a recall! i received a warranty extension (10yr or 120,000mi) letter june 2015. My vehicle is 2009 with 155k miles at that time. My vehicle has depreciated due to the emission system & now this.
Vehicle engine shut off during travel, due to fuel filter being clogged by metal debris. The high pressure injection pump failed effectively ending the life of the engine. The welds on the high pressure injection pump had deteriorated, resulting metal debris to circulate through complete injection system. After multiple failed attempts to flush out the injection system it was decided that the best course of action was to replace the entire fuel system along with the fuel injector pump. The dealership would not cover the repair that was estimated to be around $5,500. Very unsatisfied.
Car:2009 volkswagen tdi sportwagenon december 16th at approximately 1230pm, i entered interstate i-95 via exit 19 in southport, ct heading southbound.as i accelerated and merged into the lane from the onramp as i got up to speed (@60 mph) the "glow plug light" came on and then the engine light came on.the car immediately began losing power and i pulled over to the side of the very busy interstate.it was dangerous as i lost power and had to maneuver between passing cars in order to get to the shoulder to pull over.i turned off the engine and let the car rest for a minute or so.i turned the engine back on and the check engine light came on again.i attempted to accelerate and the car had very limited power so i immediately stopped the car again and turned off the engine.i got out of the car, opened the hood, and noticed what appeared to be gasoline coating the engine as well as trailing behind the car.i called aaa and had my car towed to the riverbank volkswagen dealership in stamford, ct which was closed due to the fact that it was sunday.the following day i spoke with the service manager and was informed that the car would not be looked at until friday december dec 21st when a "specialist" from vw would arrive to inspect the car.i have performed my own diligence and have found that similar issues with the 2009 jetta tdi's have been fairly common and i expect (hope) vw will cover all repair and rental car costs for me in this matter.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the diesel fuel injector number one had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
While driving my 2009 jetta sportwagon tdi on a 3-lane arterial, the engine began to sputter and at the same time the glow plug dashboard light began flashing. Within 5 seconds the engine stalled completely and would not restart, leaving the car disabled in the middle of the lane. An independent repair shop discovered that the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) had shattered and sent shards of metal downstream through the fuel system. Those shards in turn damaged the fuel lines and fuel injectors. The independent repair shop was unable to secure a replacement part for the hpfp from its usual sources and contacted the local volkswagen dealer. The vw dealer would not sell the part to the independent shop but indicated that volkswagen would repair the problem at no cost even though the car was no longer under factory warranty. When i spoke to the parts manager at the vw dealer, she indicated that hpfp failure was a known but uncommon problem and that she saw cars where this had happened "about 10 or 12 times a year." when i had the car towed to the dealership and spoke to the service manager, however, he said that my car was the 7th or 8th car on his repair floor at that time with a failed hpfp, and that he had been seeing "about 15 to 20 cars a month" with this problem. He said that some of them had probably failed due to misfueling, but that others failed for no apparent reason. He said it was probably due to a slightly different diesel formulation in the us vs. In europe. When i picked up the repaired car two weeks later, i asked the service manager if there was any evidence of misfueling in my car and he said "no." i asked how many hpfp failures he had seen since i dropped my car off and he said "you don't wanna know, probably a dozen." he also said he had recently become aware of hpfp failures happening even on vehicles with previous hpfp repairs.
Gas smell inside car, fuel spraying/leaking out of metal fuel line from fuel pump to fuel rail.
We bought our 2009 jetta tdi used at a kia dealership on 5/4/14 with 99k on the odometer.the car was running fine and we had no issues during test drive or the month after until 6/18/14 when the glow plug light came on.we took it back to the dealership we bought it at because it had a 12/12000 warranty on it and they couldn't find a problem.they replaced the battery.it happened again and we took it in to them, this time they sent it back to the vw dealership they had obtained it from to have it checked out.it was there for 4 days while mechanics tried to find the problem and then they brought in an expert to tell them that the high volume fuel pump was failing and it would cost $1,500 to replace.it was not covered under the 12/12000 dealer warranty.we chose not to have the work performed there and i am taking it to another mechanic to have it done.we have driven it for the past couple of months with only minor issues with the glow plug light coming on and we have learned to pull over, shut the car off and turn it on again.this will go for a few weeks before happening and then we have to do the same thing all over again.it is now failing more often and i will be taking it in to repair.the problem here is that the hvfp is a well documented failure on the tdi models and i believe based on the cost i have been seeing on forums that this should be a recall.when the failure happens it is not always in a safe place and i have to make some unsafe moves to get off the road to shut down.i have been lucky that it didn't hard fail as others have and take out my fuel system.we also located the original owner and she had the same issues, this is where we learned to just shut the car off and restart it and all would be fine.
Vw volkswagen jetta sportwagen tdi 2009.was driving about 35 mph when engine loses most of its power.a glow plug indicator light turned on and i saw an engine fault/workshop error.i quickly turned onto a side street and stopped the engine.after a couple minutes i restarted the car but it still had low power.after about 10 seconds it stalled and could not be restarted.had it towed to a vw dealership and 5 days later they ran diagnostics and said it was a failed fuel pump and that metal shards were throughout the fuel system and everything needed to be replaced.
The high pressure fuel pump of the tdi diesel version of this car is easily compromised under regular use and sends the car into a disabled mode while driving. It is dangerous and very unclear what is happening.
I was going down the road at approximately 45 mph, the engine lost power and stalled.i was able to pull to the side of the road, then have it towed. My spouse is an engine machinist, and after talking to a volkswagen dealership, and taking the car apart, found metal shavings throughout the fuel system.so far, he has spent $3200 for parts which has depleted our saving account.he is self employed and i work part time and part time student, paying $400 a month for a car we thought would be safe, dependable and economical!this is clearly a safety issue, documented for over 2 years with no responsibility taken by vw, who has falsely denied any ongoing issue of this sort. Fortunately, my husband can do the labor, but people are spending $8,000 to $10,000 to get this vw problem fixed, and in some cases has happened again.this high pressure fuel system is faulty and unsafe.vw needs to take responsibility for their product to ensure customer safety on the roadways.
Started the car and after about 5 minutes of driving, the engine shuts off but all electrical systems appear to be working.no trouble/ indicator lights come on.this has happened on the interstate traveling 70, on a side street traveling 35, and sitting idle at a stop light.every time, the car will run for between 5-7 minutes than not restart for 5-7 minutes.at attempts to restart inside that 5 minute window after the engine stalls, there is no turning over, no clicking or anything.there is no temp issues, or low fuel issues.this has happened on a full tank and a half tank also.
Takata recall. In february of 2017 my check engine light came on and was accompanied by a series of 3 beeps. As i continued to drive more lights came on and my dash board looked like a christmas tree ex. Airbag, oil, check engine, abs, epc, brake light, etc.when driving on the high way my gauges will shut off and i can not see how fast i am going, my car will decelerate with my foot on the gas at random times on the high way. I look my car in for repair to cars auto in las vegas because my car could not pass smog. They did an analysis and informed me that my abs module was shot and there was an active recall for the device. I took it to my local vw dealership and thought with my safety in concern that this would be a simple fix. Instead, they informed me that i would need to make an appointment and come back another day but i refused to drive my car off the lot. They took my car to the back and said that my abs module was not communicating with the computer and that i would need to pay $700 to have a diagnostic done before they would replace my abs. If the abs is faulty as explained in recall #16v913 under vw action 45f2 if the abs fails to pass the test then it will be replaced free of charge. They seem to notbe complying and giving me the run around.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and all of the warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 125,680 and the current mileage was 127,000.
I started my car and for the first time ever, it hesitated and failed to start.i restarted my car and it started.i proceeded to drive home and about a half mile into the drive it hesitated and lost much of its power.a flashing glow plug warning light came on and then a quick message on the display about an engine failure and bring to service.i was about a mile from my vw dealership and drove towards it.about a quarter of a mile later, the car (still hesitating - now i know it is called "limp mode") made a grinding noise from the passenger side of the engine bay, and the car lost all power and stopped in traffic.i had to have it towed to the dealership, where they diagnosed a high pressure fuel pump failure.the entire fuel system (fuel tank, 3 pumps, all fuel lines, common rail fuel delivery system, fuel filter holder, fuel filter, fuel injectors) were replaced under power train warranty.i am the only person to fill this car with diesel fuel and always do so at reputable stations.the fuel was tested and did not contain gasoline or any additives.this car was first purchased in north carolina and is a us vehicle.i bought it from the original owner (at 6200 miles) and drove it to canada.it is registered in ontario.i have had all service done in buffalo ny at northtown vw while under warranty and this repair was also performed (as per vw of america restrictions) in buffalo ny.i had to pay the expense of having it towed from toronto to buffalo.
2009 volkswagen - jetta tdi - 2l, in-line4 (120cl)diesel* a previous claim was submitted lacking information, please disregard.vehicle engine shut off during travel, due to fuel filter being clogged by metal debris.the high pressure injection pump failed effectively ending the life of the engine.the welds on the high pressure injection pump had deteriorated, resulting metal debris to circulate through complete injection system.after multiple failed attempts to flush out the injection system it was decided that the best course of action was to replace the engine if a replacement could be found.a replacement was found and the current engine installed has the same high pressure injection pump, as a replacement part is not available to independent shops, only to dealerships.cost of replacing engine - $8,500.00.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated that while traveling 60 mph the vehicle stalled. The driver was able to merge to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was found that the fuel system had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 90,000. The vin was not available.
Was on the highway and the engine started to stall. Glow plug light flashing and engine light on. Display reads something about engine fault workshop. I turned car on and no problem or lights or errors were displayed. Started driving and car had very minimal power and would shift high rpm. Towed car to vw dealership and they said my high pressure fuel pump had deteriorated and sent metal shavings through my fuel pump system. $6k to fix! a faulty part and vw says it's my responsibility to fix. I wish vw would hold to their cars.
Driving at low speed in the city, when a engine failure warning displayed and the vehicle started running rough.took it to the dealership and was told that the high pressure fuel pump failed sending metal shards throughout the fuel system.this has apparently triggered replacement of the entire fuel system from the pump to the engine.after researching this online, i have found that this is a known issue.to my knowledge the hpfp's have not been recalled.vw and your website so far states that the problem is a fuel contamination issue, but i have only bought diesel from murphy usa i confirmed this with receipts.( a high volume dealer in my area).the dealership states that the repair should be covered even though the warranty has expired.this is suspect to me.either our fuel standards are not par with the rest of the world and need further regulation or the pumps need to be recalled.but a car designed to save money by conserving fuel is not doing that if the 27000 dollar car needs 10000 dollars of work.
Engine light came on, i had my mechanic do a 120,000 mile service and diagnose the dash engine light and the intake manifold was replaced. When i picked the car up i smelled diesel. I drove it 13 miles, when i got home i smelled diesel again. I opened the hood and there was diesel all over the left engine side. There was a wet, split fuel line, leaking fluid in the parking lot, a blue plastic set small rings (like the olympic symbol) sat near the split hose. It could have caused a fire, and other cars to be in danger from slick road, among other things.
The vehicle is part of the vw tdi emissions scandal.the vehicle currently needs a dpf which is one of the parts affected by the emissions scandal and one that will eventually need to be replaced for the car to meet/pass emissions. Vw should pay for this expensive repair now.
This issue has been happening in my jetta tdi for over a year, and so far my mechanic has been unable to figure out the cause. I hear a ding and the glow plug light begins flashing, and on the small screen i see "engine fault - workshop" once. The car sometimes seems to lose power or go into "limp mode" but sometimes there is no affect on how it drives. When i pull over and turn off the car, then turn it back on, the error is gone and the car drives fine. This has happened more & more frequently, almost always when i'm driving on the highway. It now happens at least every other week or so. After doing some research i see that this is a pretty common problem for jetta tdis, and it seems that vw needs to do something about it! the last time i had my car in the shop for it, another check engine light had come on, and that was fixed, but this issue was not because my mechanic couldn't replicate the problem. Now that i've done more research i am calling my mechanic in the morning.
Purchased a new '09 vw jettasdn 2.5 l s and the second day i had it, i had to take to service dept. The door seal from drivers door was coming off, the car would smell like burning plastic and i noticed after 3rd trip ( in 2 days ) the rear brakes were "glowing" red hot. They said they could figure it out and said it may be a plastic coating they put on brake pads to keep rust from building up on the ship overseas! after the brakes constantly squeaking and having to take my new car in2 more time with every excuse known to man , i was mistakenly told it was a defect and they changed them at no charge. My brakes are again going out and it has only been about 6-9 months. The concern is that they have not fixed the root of the problem as well as a seat belt indicator which has been faulty. I have had them make me take it in 3 times for that( first time they couldn't duplicate theproblem, so i was told to bring it in again ) and one passenger side was replaced but it is still happening and i fear that the combined brake and seat belt/ airbag issues could be dangerous! also troubling is in the last few months the drivers side rear door would not unlock by any means for on 3 occasions (the last which i called vw service to make an appointment for and never got a return phone call) the last time it was unusable door for 2 weeks then just started working again. It has not been attended to, but my fear is again, in a accident if someone was back there they may get trapped in car.
Back doors randomly lock and won't unlock as well as remain unlocked and won't lock.this creates concern with personal safety when they won't lock (ejection in car wreck, strangers entering car) and when they won't unlock (ability to get out of car in emergency).this began at about 30,000 miles (two years old) and then appeared to resolve only to begin again at 50,000 miles (3 years old).dealership tells me it will cost $800 to fix and when it happens with the front doors it will cost $1500 to fix them.this is a safety issue and should be a recall.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While exiting the vehicle, all four doors locked without intention. The engine remained on, and a child was positioned in the rear of the vehicle.she attempted to access the vehicle with the key fob and manually.the key failed to unlock the door.she had to break the passenger window to open the door. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired.the failure and current mileages were 12,000.the vin was unavailable.
The door locks on my 2009 jetta will not lock/unlock. This can cause an issue where the door remains locked randomly, prohibiting an occupant from exiting the car in case of an emergency. This also allows the door to remain unlocked when assuming it has been locked, leading the car to be more accessible to unwanted patrons!
Passenger side, rear door lock does not work. Door cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside.
Rear driver side door does not always lock.i first noticed it when i was parking the car and the door did not lock.there is no way of locking the door manually as in a car without automatic door locks.periodically, the lock fails to actuate when driving (doors are suppose to lock automatically).pressing the lock/unlock button doesn't always work.there is no easy way to tell if the door locked properly when driving without taking my eyes off the road and if the door didn't lock, it doesn't lock with the electric lock/unload switch.this is now happening on a regular basis.i am under the impression that one major reason for locking your car doors is to protect passengers from being ejected from the car in the event of a crash.
The rear doors on my 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi don't lock - with the lock inside the door or the key fob. This is a major safety concern as i drive through the city everyday and anyone could just get in my car or rob me. I researched it online to try and solve the issue myself, but it seems like a difficult/expensive fix, and there are numerous posts online about other jetta tdi's locks malfunctioning. Volkswagen has not issued a recall, but this seems to be a very common problem with their vehicles.
Like has been reported by many other owners, the drivers side rear door locking mechanism is faulty.door intermittently locks when the lock button is pressed.sometimes the door will lock and remain locked.when this happens the door cannot be unlocked from inside or outside the car without repeatedly trying up to 30 times in some instances.this is a major safety concern.if the door is locked and there is an accident, occupants will not be able to escape.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportswagen. The contact stated that the passenger side door locks were broken. The contact stated that the locks had fractured before and were repaired under warranty. The dealer advised the contact that the parts needed for repairs would not be available for approximately one month. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 28,000. Updated 01/18/11 the consumer stated the front passenger doors are not exhibiting the same problem. Updated 04/19/11
Excessive wear in brake pad at under 15,000 miles. Both front pads are approx 75% of 'new', the right rear pad 75%+ of 'new', but the left rear (lr) is now very close to metal-on-metal with rotor. Dealer service on 3-10-11 @ 14, 281 miles indicated 3mm remaining on rear (didn't specify left or right or both, but estimate was to replace both). When i went to replace rear pads (now @ 14,990 miles), is when i found out that only the lr is affected, and more importantly it is completely worn. Lost approx 3mm in 700 miles of easy driving? internet searches turns up multiple similar owner complaints of unreasonably excessive (in terms of miles under easy driving) and uneven (in terms of only one pad being affected) wear in pads, possible having to do with caliper 'sticking' (whether in connection with hand brake or otherwise). Independent foreign auto service facility confirms that there is more of a problem than just with the pad itself.
2009 vw jetta tdi (turbo-diesel) equipped with dsg (direct shift gearbox) transmission. Vehicle prematurely downshifts from 2nd into 1st gear at slow speeds.when driving in 'tiptronic' (manual) shift mode at slow speed conditions, such as right turns, parking lots/garages, yield conditions, etc., the vehicle will downshift unexpectedly from 2nd gear into 1st after reacceleration has already begun, resulting in the engine's rpms to "skyrocket". If this occurs within a turn in traffic, the vehicle's acceleration is stalled due to the lower gear. Panicking, one shifts the vehicle into 2nd at the high rpms and the transmission jolts under the power and causes the vehicle to surge forward rapidly under power. This has contributed to near rear-end crash situations for both drivers following at the downshift/stall condition as well as vehicles in front at the upshift/acceleration condition. In parking lots while moderately traveling in 2nd gear looking for a parking stall, without warning, again the vehicle will sometimes downshift into first causing this braking "bucking' effect and the engine rpms skyrocket until one either lifts off the accelerator or shifts back into 2nd. This condition has been intermittent for over a year now an overall makes it very difficult and unnerving to drive in stop and go traffic, parking lots, areas with speed bumps, garages, or any other slow speed environments where one would prefer to operate the vehicle in 'manual' shift mode as provided by the dsg's design. It seems apparent to me that the software and/or sensor components related to the shifting characteristics of the dsg while in these modes, should not allow the vehicle to downshift into the 1st gear unless the vehicle comes to a stop, or at least at an almost non-detectable speed, thereby allowing the driver to reaccelerate in 2nd which, in combination with the high-torque nature of the diesel engine is more than sufficient for these scenarios.
This is my second complaint on this website for the same problem with my 2009 jetta sportwagen with dsg transmission.my mechatronic unit was replaced in july 2012, but it wasn't 2 weeks before the car started back toit's old tricks again.this time the hesitating from a stop, jerking, rolling back and forth when you park, and rolling backward on an incline when shifting into drive from reverse was even worse than before the mechatronic unit replaced.this morning, while backing out of the garage (which is on a slope) when i shifted into drive and lifted off the brake the car quickly rolled back 2 to 3 feet before i could stop the car while narrowly missing our truck's bumper.we went straight to vw and as before their is no code and the fluid is at appropriate levels.there is nothing they can do... Vw customer care was contacted with another case number.it appears that vw is not standing behind their warranty, so i guess we'll have to escalate to the next level.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. A dealer was not contacted. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v333000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Engine abruptly stalled entering large multi-lane intersection, as engine repair light came on.suddenly inoperative power train on the vehicle without any prior warning.tdi diesel powered vehicle.towed to dealership and diagnosed with hpfp (fuel pump) & fuel system failure.
2009 tdi jetta high pressure fuel pump.three pumps have been put in and it keeps failingon the highwaytwice and was extremely dangerous and i am over warranty and it seems to be a faulty design. Don't know what steps to take here they have had my car for almost 90 days.the consumer also stated two transmission fans have been installed in the vehicle. He was then told a new turbo was needed at a cost of $3000. Updated ivoq 12/10/12
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the clutch connector was fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that he needed to replace the clutch plunger. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred approximately one and a half years later. The contact stated that the plunger was dangling from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
The dealership stated it was a warped dual mass flywheel. They replaced it and it is still knocking. A second dealership said that it is still knocking because the dual mass flywheel is bad.it causes the clutch to shift hard and acceleration to be an issue. I do not feel comfortable traveling on the highways.
First incident in july 2011 but same ongoing issue and at the dealership at least 8 times in 11 months.currently at the dealership again for almost 3 weeks now.its always the same "symptoms" but always told its another problem..... As follows:-sputters and jerks-exhaust or gas fumes overcome the car-engine revs but the car wont move, then jolts forward. -stalls when trying to start, it jerks violently making a putting noise as if it can't get fuel then dies.-there's a beeping noise coming from something in the engine when it stalls that no one seems to know what it is.i have replaced:-intake manifold-all fuel sensors-low pressure fuel pump-high pressure fuel pump-melted fuses with unknown cause-two batteries-other smaller items related to fuel system.
Was on the highway and the engine started to stall. Glow plug light flashing and engine light on. Display reads something about engine fault workshop. I turned car on and no problem or lights or errors were displayed. Started driving and car had very minimal power and would shift high rpm. Towed car to vw dealership and they said my high pressure fuel pump had deteriorated and sent metal shavings through my fuel pump system. $6k to fix! a faulty part and vw says it's my responsibility to fix. I wish vw would hold to their cars.
I was driving on the highway at 65 miles per hour, and my engine stalled. This came without warning from the alert systems. I towed the car to the dealership, and the service department said that the high pressure fuel pump had malfunctioned. There is an extended warranty on the high pressure fuel pumps, and my car was in the mileage and age limits. They said they would test my fuel, and if it had a trace of gasoline in the diesel engine, then the extended powertrain warranty would be voided. The test results showed no trace of gasoline, but they still refused to pay for the repairs. This cost me over $4000. This is identical to the problems reported in nhtsa action number ea11003.
When coming to stop at a red light, there was an engine fault workshop warning message and a blinking yellow glow plug warning light.when the light turned green, the car felt sluggish, needing extra throttle than usual to get to 35mph.after stopping at the next red light, the car was stuck in first gear (only 30 seconds after the warning light), and i could only get to 10mph in a 35mph zone.turning on my hazard blinkers, i was lucky that there was a dedicated left turn lane into a parking lot, otherwise i would not have been able to safely pull over to the right shoulder from the left lane before the engine died.
My jetta sportwagen tdi with dsg transmission was purchased new in may 2009.within 3 months of purchase, we noticed the car would jerk and slam into gear.every time we had the car in for service we complained of the "jerk" or "slam".then, in dec 2009 we received a warranty extension for the dsg tranny from 60,000 miles to 100,000.this obviously showed there were known problems.at all of it's scheduled maintenance appointments, i would mention the jerkiness.the dealership said there was no problems since they never felt it shift funny when they drove it.it wasn't even until 43,000 did anyone ride in the car with me to see!not once did they hook the car to a computer to run for codes or faults.i did not have a check engine fault code either.we had the tranny serviced per the vw manual at a little over 40,000 miles and that did not help the car.now, the car tends to downshift while completely stopped, still slams/jerks into gear, rocks back and forth when you put it in park and rolls backwards several feet when you put the car in drive from reverse (in our sloped driveway.)this never happened in the past, but now you have to "power" brake the car to ensure you don't roll back and hit the others in our driveway.since i was getting no where, i finally called an opened a case with vw customer care.this time when i took the car in for service i mentioned the problem again and referenced my case number. They checked my car out today and said they ordered a new mechatronic unit.the service bulletins showed the exact symptoms that my car was doing, but we never got any help.it wasn't until i opened a case with vw that something was done.we'll see if this new part fixes our problem or not.i love my jetta, just not the crappy transmission!
After backing up out of a drive way it would not shift out of first gear.after pulling over to side of the road i tried to shift it into reverse and nothing happened then tried to manually shift it into forward gears and the same thing only first gear would engage.the lights on the dash for which gear you are in was flashing and until it was shut of then restarted it started working again.i took it to the dealer and they said that it wasn't part of the drive train so i would have to fork over 2500 dollars to replace the computer that was in the transmission,the mechatronic that controls the valve body and clutches.they said they found an issue with it but didn't say what it was.i contacted vw and they said they would look into it,after two days they called and said that there weren't any warranty issues for the extended warranty that i had purchased.now if its in the transmission wouldn't you think that it is a part of the drive train.the transmission wouldn't run with out it.i researched the problem on line and found that there are allot of problems with this transmission due to the mechatronic unit and it is a safety recall due to accidents created by it.i cannot trust this car now and will be trading it in for a toyota.i have 500,000 miles on a echco that still runs like it was new and have never had to take it in for any problems.i would like to have this car fixed before getting rid of it because i would feel guilty if someone got hurt from the problem that is in the transmission.
I have light come on when turn on car and abs light ccme on jerk the car whn move it itto gear.this does all the time i scared goin get car accident.
My make and model fall within the paramaters of the vw recall 37e3/s7, nhsta 09v333000 and vwoa is refussing my claim. My vehicle has shown the documented problems for over 100,000 miles.my vehicle goes into neutral suddenly several times a day.
My 2009 jetta tdi engine started running rough when i pushed the clutch in while turning into a parking lot 3 weeks ago.i coasted to a parking spot and turned off the ignition.i started the car back up immediately to see if it was going to be ok and it sounded good so i shut it off.when i returned about 45 minutes later, the car started but sounded like it was running on only one or two cylinders and then died.i called a tow truck and it would not start at all when he arrived.the dealer asked if i had ever run gasoline through it.i said 'no, why would i do that?'he said that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced and that vw would pay for this 'one time' even though the warranty has run out.well, if they are at fault this time, they will be at fault the next time too.my concern is the next time.i drive on a 70 mph interstate 90 miles round trip to work 5 days a week.what are the chances that i will be lucky enough that it did not happen in traffic at that speed the first time and just where will i be when it happens again?if they are replacing this shredded high pressure fuel pump with the same model made of the same materials, it will happen again.is there ethanol being put into diesel in this country?what about the additives to diesel that are necessary for lubricity that are put in by the different companies?is one or more types of these the culprit?this problem is all over the internet and i hope that vw can come up with a permanent solution before someone is seriously injured - if it hasn't happened already.meanwhile - still waiting for my car to be returned to me.
The same thing has occurred approximately 10-15 times now. While driving, it is as if the car goes into neutral, and applying gas does nothing. It is extremely dangerous because there is no warning that it is about to happen, and if it were to occur while pulling out in traffic, we would be stuck in place with no way to accelerate and get out of the way of traffic. The car was taken to the dealership and they could find nothing wrong and our money for the diagnostic was spent and solved nothing. It has been inconsistent, sometimes not happening for weeks at a time, but in the last 5 days it has happened approximately 5 times. It is an extremely dangerous problem and should be taken care of asap!
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving over an hour at various speeds, the vehicle performed roughly and jerked. The brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle slid. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v333000 (power train) and 09v164000 (power train). The failure mileage was 100,000.
I was driving my jetta tdi to work on i-270 in the morning,the check engine light turn on and the abs light flashing and the transmission going to neutral and stop working , cannot accelerate the car just slow down on the highway, i turn my signal light to right and let it decelerated to the right lane .at my back was a truck its good that the driver of the truck was able to slow down if not my jetta will be rear ended crush. Let the engine cool down and restart it and drove home quickly. I use my vag scanner on engine code i got 049409 and on abs 01315 both about transmission module lost communications. Inside the dsg its the mechatronic unit failure. I check with vw dealer the mechatronic is out of warranty no extension too.anywayi bought the mechatronic and fluids replaces it and do the basic settings. The car is safe to drive again.this is a safety issue vw should have a recall on this mechatronic failure. In australia and in asia country they have recall too.
My dsg transmission is throwing codes 18232-pressure control valve 3 n217 and pressure control valve 3 n215. Transmission reverse will stop working. Have to tun off car and tunr on will work. Also driving high speeds in freeway car begins to slip gears and then swithes to n. Have to ry and pull over on side. Turn off car and turn back on. Car will then work in limp mode. Appapernetly this is a know issues with dsg trans but my vin is not reported to to qualify?
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the abs module malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to shift out of gear. The affected parts included the speedometer and the power steering. The speedometer shifted to zero mph without the assistance of the driver, and the steering wheel stiffened, which caused further difficulties for the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/22/16*lj
I recently replaced the dmf (dual mass flywheel) in my car. It was preventative maintenance, as a failed flywheel is a hazard. The flywheel was failing to the point where it could be heard rattling while the car was running. The flywheels can fail unexpectedly at any time or speed, possibly causing serious damage to the engine and transmission, and possibly causing a sudden, uncontrollable stop. Researching online shows this part is prone to failure. I believe there should be a recall. Vw has done nothing of the sort.
Car's transmission shifts into neutral with no warning. Has done it while turning in intersections, near rail road tracks, interstate construction areas.car has to come to a complete stop and engine be shut off, then it may or may not go, may have to do multiple times before car will move again. Flashes error in dash and trans light blinks. Car was recalled once for this issue and "fixed" by vw and now it is doing it again. Total safety issue and vw is turning their heads to it.
Car went into a false neutral while backing up in parking lot, dealer refused to extend warrantyvw tdi 2009 sports wagon.
Vehicle is a 2009 jetta sedan - tdi (diesel)vehicle shut down while driving. Flow plug light flashed on dash along with display of "engine fault workshop"vehicle would not restart. Pulled code of p0087 fuel rail/system pressure low.towed to dealer, boucher vw in franklin, wi. Dealer confirmed fault was a high-pressure fuel pump failure.
I am requesting that the dot nhtsa investigate the timing chain tensioner in this make and model of car. I started my car one morning and the engine made a metallic rattling sound as i proceeded to back out of the driveway.no check engine light came on until reaching the end of the driveway.car was then driven to dealership immediately and diagnosed as having "jumped time" due to the failure of the timing chain tensioner.upon picking up the car several days later after the repairs were complete, the service advisor informed us thatthe metal ring holding the tensioner latch in place had fallen off; allowing the tiny adjustable latch to fall out, and that both pieces were lying, loose, in the compartment when the car was taken apart.this failure appears to be related to technical service bulletin 15-12-01.a web search reveals that this problem has become more and more common and affects multiple years and models of volkswagen automobiles.the car had approximately 49,000 miles on it at the time of the failure and never missed a service.vw was notified of the failure.
Vehicle down shifts hard when coming to a stop and seems to have delayed shifts when accelerator is pressed.very unsafe due jerking motion when trying to stop or start.
I was on the exit ramp of the interstate and the go to workshop warning came on along with the glow plug warning light. Vehicle lost power, i was able to get to a side street and turned off vehicle, it restarted and seemed fine drove about 2 miles and stopped for a light, car stalled and warning lights came back on. Cardid not restart had push to side of road and tow home. Towed to dealerfirst of week. Found to be high pressure fuel pump failure of the diesel engine.this is the second one to go bad first one at 135380 miles and now at 228605 miles only 93225 miles on repair job. Vw repaired the first one, replaced entire fuel system at no charge, do to faulty hpfp. Even though this pump has less miles they will not help with repair cost.both times car died at a major intersection and had to be pushed to side of road.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle shifted into neutral on its own. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off to reset the failure. The gear selector indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bob penkhus volvo mazda volkswagen, 1101 motor city dr, colorado springs, co 80905) where it was diagnosed that the direct shift gearbox failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09v333000 (power train), but the vin was not included.the failure mileage was 112,000.
While the car is in the "drive" position i can turn off the car and take the key out of the ignition. This allows the car to roll freely if on any sort of a slope.
For the second time my fuel pump went out. Also for the second time i was accused of using bio diesel or regular fuel by the dealer. I was driving a long it sounded like a gear was tumbling around then a grinding noise followed. Luckily i was alow rate of speed and was able to pull off to a side street with out problem. Last week the gear box went out as well. It had issues on going in to reverse from drive. Often i would have to put the car in to park turn it off then restart to get it to go in to reverse.
Automatic transmission shifts into neutral without warning.car works properly after parking and restart.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the electrical system failed and most of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the instrument cluster panel was faulty. The vehicle leaked fuel and the power steering was faulty. The entire electrical system constantly failed. The vehicle was towed to crown volkswagen of lawrence (3400 iowa st, lawrence, ks 66046, (785) 838-7750) where it was diagnosed that the internal module in the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,376.
The turbocharger failed at low speed. There was a loud whining/howling sound. The cost of repair was $2,566.64.
My jetta is experiencing the same safety issues as indicated in report nhtsa campaign number: 09v333000.while in drive the transmission goes into neutral, uncommand.however, my vin number is not included in the recall vw 37e3/s7 for nhtsa campaign number 09v-333.please consider adding my vin number to the vw recall. I will contact vw and request the same.
Car is equipped with a dsg transmission. When shifting between park, reverse, neutral & drive vehicle's transmission fails. There is a loud clunking sound followed up by the prnds on the dashboard illuminating and and car being forced into a neutral state. Car has been looked at by several mechanics. Volkswagen dealership replaced the mechatronic unit. And independent mechanic replaced the dual mass flywheel as well. There is still no fix or change. Problem started around 120,000 miles.
Vehicle will not start on first 4-6 attempts after a cold snap and subsequent warm weather.issue points to water building up in intercooler hoses.vw has tsb posted but may not fully resolve issue.21 11 01 / 2025464 dated may 24, 2011, titled "frozen charge air cooler ? engine will not start". It calls for installing a 1k0-198-803-b cold weather intercooler kit.a lot of internet discussion on this: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=266863.date of no start: 25 dec 2011 (wonderful christmas gift!)location: central new york (utica area)mileage: ~42000significant weather before no start: some very light snow... Low of 19f, high of 39f... See http://www.wunderground.com/history/...q_statename=natook to dealer: not that day... Had a state inspection in charlotte, nc scheduled for later that week at vw of south charlotte: they found zero issues when i mentioned the problem (no codes, etc.) and didn't charge me anything for "checking it out".comments: this was the first no-start since buying the jetta in 12/2008. Car did have weird "phantom fuel loss" issue since initial in-service date... After 6 visits to 2 different dealers complaining of issue it was finally addressed in an ecu update in late winter/early spring of 2011.date of no start: 5 jan 2012location: philadelphia, pamileage: 44250significant weather before no start: cold snap the night before (mid teens f) then mean of mid 30's this day... Happened in morning of 5th when it was still cold from night before. See: http://www.wunderground.com/history/...lyhistory.htmltook to dealer: not that day, but the day after. No faults found after a $50 diagnostics check since "car was not in warranty". Dealer (fred beans vw of devon, pa) wants to have it overnight after a similar cold snap.. Will provide loaner.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall whenever driving uphill. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after the failure. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Felt a shudder in the drive train; a few seconds later the glow plug light began to flash; the multi-function computer flashed that there was an engine fault and to service the engine; the engine shutdown and i pulled over to the side of the road; engine would not restart; dealer analysis revealed the high pressure fuel pump failed apparently sending shards of metal particles downstream of the pump; pump and other hardware downstream of the pump are scheduled for replacement
Dsg transmission at slow speeds will suddenly downshift into 1st causing abrupt engine breaking in traffic without warning (<25mph). Trying to accelerating from the slow speed or stop will causing a 1-2 second delay/jerk in traffic (narrowly avoiding being rear-ended in stop-go-traffic).
All gears on the control panel where flashing. Dsg gave a false-neutral. Thankfully, the car is parked in the garage but still will not engage into reverse or drive. Last tested (10/22/13). I have contacted volkswagen customer care and local dealership, both mentioned that there may be an issue with a g509 (??).
Oil seals leaking oil all over engine, major carbon build up failing axles. I was driving on the road and the car made a major thud and check engine light came on. Took car to dealer next day and they found all seals on the engine are leaking oil and water pump has failed and major carbon build up in engine. Found oil on ground of my garage.front suspension known to make crunching sounds when going over major bumps when cold.
When starting to move the car such as at a stop sign or at an intersection, when putting the accelerator pedal down to start the vehicle moving, the whole car almost stalls as engine power disappears for a terrifying few seconds. This is very dangerous because you pull out into traffic and expect the car will move forward and not stall.i went onto a vw forum and learned that this is a common problem for vw.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to respond to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the turbo actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 09v333000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Vehicle's dashboard gears "prnd" are all highlighted.this occurs randomly and is a daily occurrence.does not affect driveability thus far.
During the cold winter months in nh. My 2009 vw jetta sportwagen tdi has exhibited a engine stumble problem when it is started. The car will start but run rough and abruptly stall. It takes on average of 5 starts before the engine will stay running in a smooth manner. Most of the events have been after driving more than 30 miles and parking it overnight in a non-heated garage at 44f. One occurrence was in my work parking lot after sitting 8hrs in 30f weather. This problem has occurred a total of 10 times. The problem occurs about once a week. Most recently it started and didn't run rough until i had pulled out on to the road. The engine started to run rough and i had to pull off to the side. The car had to be shutoff and restarted before it ran smooth. The outside temperature was 10f.the car has been to vw service twice. The car doesn't trigger a code for vw to diagnose, but the problem is very real.vw doesn't know what is wrong and no repairs have been made. The car could leave my family stranded in cold conditions or possibly hit while the car is on the side of the road.
Dsg transmission mechatronic unit failure (integrated cpu unit) resulting in severe to erratic behavior of the car.cars would suddenly stall... Buck or lunge forward or backward depending on the shift mode.many people are complaining on the vwvortex website about this most recent and severe transmission malfunction.vw is taking up to several months to repair cars.it appears to be vw-audi cars '08 through present that are severely affected.
2009 volkswagen jetta tdi with dsg transmission with 67,000miles while accelerating to roadway speed the vehicle began hesitating followed by a dramatic loss of power and struggled to accelerate at all. Glow plug light began flashing and check engine light came on after about 1 minute.dramatic loss of power could have resulted in crash.volkswagen dealer diagnosed the issue as a defective crank shaft position sensor which could only be replaced at a cost of over $2,000 due to the in accessibility of the sensor and needing to uninstall and re-install the engine.
2009 vw tdi jetta.engine runs rough, sutters at certain points and lacks power. Will sometimes stall in traffic.have documented with dealers. Vw america refuses to answer.vw has software fix, but will not apply it to vehicle.do peoplehave to be killed before these people pay attention.
The timing chain tension broke causing the chain to break off and bend several values causing extension damage to the motor. Most cars are equipped with timing belts but vw went to the timing chain in return the tensioner which they later revised is faulty and breaks causing the chain to destroy several important parts. Vw is unwilling to help us with this issue that they know is an issue because they later corrected in the later models. I called customer care but because the power train warranty at 60,000 is expired they will do nothing. There is a huge forum started with several people that have had this use around 80-110,00 miles!! i am outraged and have to spend thousands of dollars to repair all the damage or basically get a new car. The car is worthless at this point.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle approached a stop, the transmission fluid leaked all over the ground without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (carousel volkswagen, iowa city, ia, 319-354-2550) where it was diagnosed that the transmission pump malfunctioned and rushed the transmission fluid out of the transmission. The technician recommended that the transmission be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Was turning right onto a backroad, shifting from gears 1 to gear 2 hitting 22 mph. Lost all acceleration, had to pull over and turn vehicle off, smell of smoke but no visual, let vehicle sit, checked oil, coolants, all perfect. Smell went away, attempted to start vehicle with hood open, checked engine with vehicle on, movement of 1-2 inches from engine rocking severely. Turned vehicle off, towed to dealership.
Driving down the road at 35 mph the car suddenly dies, leaving me no power to escape a possible accident, brakes are hard to use, stuck in a traffic lane with cars coming up on me at 35 to 45 mph, turns out the hpfp exploded sending metal thru out the fuel system causing the engine to starve for fuel and stall out, with no fuel getting to the engine the motor wont restart causing a life threatening situation
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the gears were difficult to shift and the vehicle jerked. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09v333000 (power train). The vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
The wipers stopped working first. Then it got stuck n neutral and went into limp mode and i'm unable to drive it. Had to get a new gear shifter and after all that money spent it still isn't fixed.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at 65 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but all the gear indicator lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The failure mileage was 185,291. Updated 11/25/15*lj
Vw jetta reverse / forward action error.malfunction of car electronics / mechanics causing sudden acceleration and surging.
3 weeks after purchasing my pre-owned vehicle in may 2019, smoke started pouring out of the engine on my way to work. I had my car towed to a shop and was told the cause of the issue was broken engine hose clamps. The shop charged me almost $700 for brand new hose assemblies and clamps. Also, my transmission is slipping intermittently and i do not feel safe driving this vehicle.
In the afternoon of 10/16/2013 while traveling back to my residence i stopped on the road, where i had been traveling, before turning left into a subdivision. The vehicle behind me was also following me into the subdivision. When it was clear to turn left i put my car into first gear and proceeded across the lane and into the subdivision. As i went up the incline the car came out of gear causing the vehicle behind me to come very close to mine as it slowed down without any brake lights. I engaged the clutch and put the car into second gear and proceeded up the hill. At the top of the hill i turned right and accelerated. I tried to change to third gear and was unable to go into gear. I tried again and found it wasn't possible to change gears. I coasted to the location i needed to go and parked the car. Found i wasn't able to change into any gear while the engine was on and the clutch was engaged. I could only change gears by engaging the clutch and putting the car into the first or reverse gear while the engine was off. Accordingly i could drive out of the driveway in reverse. Stop. Turn off the engine. Change into first gear and start the engine to go forward in first gear. I could never change out of first gear. Had to have the car towed to the dealership and was told the clutch had failed. There had been no warning of the clutch failing until it stopped working almost causing the vehicle behind me to run into the rear of the car. The car was driven by only one driver through-out its service life. Driver had 30 years of driving experience. The car was maintained as prescribed in the manual and had recently had its 50000 mile service. There was never any indication that the clutch was wearing out. This was completely unexpected and could have caused a major accident and put lives at risk if it had happened at highway speeds or in another situation with more traffic.
The car goes into neutral while driving it & will not return to gear.my car ending up stopping in the middle of the interstate! i was almost in a crash. The dealer repair said it was a mechatronic issue. The recall includes my year & model but somehow not my car? the dealer & vw corp told me my vin specifically was not part of the transmission mechatronic recall but that's exactly what is happening. The vin's need to be re-evaluated because the problem still exists. The car just comes out of gear & stops -- no warning!! now i'm stuck with a car that i am afraid to drive & cannot afford $4k repair (the dealer also stated it's a "dealer only" type of repair).
While driving my 2009 vw jetta sportwagen tdi with dsg transmission 65 mph on freeway, car had approximately 1175 miles on it, sudden loss of power, felt like the car was in neutral though was still in drive.the gear indicator lights flashed and no acceleration response when accelerator depressed.gear re-engaged approximately 5 seconds later and was able to regain speed with no incident.took into vw dealer, they were unable to reproduce, but called vw tech and were told to replace the input temperature sensor on the transmission.sensor was replaced and i got the vehicle back 5 days later.appears to be running fine, no repeat of "false neutral"in this case, there was no accident or injury, but sudden loss of power on the interstate in traffic could very easily lead to accidents and serious injury or death.
I was stuck on a busy intersection because my car wouldn't lock onto the gear. All gears on the control panel where flashing. Upon later research, i was told that the dsg gave a false-neutral.
Had drove the car little while, then made a stop, cranked the car to leave and sounded like it was low on oil, that kind of. Tapping sound. Oil was fine. But the sound still there the next day. After driving it a mile or two. It got louder, then the check engine light came on. I stopped at the closest part store about 5 min after the light came on. They checked it with the scanner. Said it was a knock sensor code. P0328, bank 1.took it to vw. To get a diagnosits done. And the man said it was due to a recall. The problem i was hearing, and the code. Was from the recalled part. They changed that part. Said it was a fuse panel on engine block. The problem was still the same. Then, he said it was not due to the recall. And i still had to pay the 120 dollar for the diagnostic. And said they would have to open the engine to check any further, and that the labor would be about 2000 dollars. I had took it by vw before it started to have any noticeable problems.when i had happened to look up recalls online. The man looked it up by my vin. Told me there were 3 active recalls. But it would be another week before they could get to it. I asked if it would be ok to continue driving it, was any of them serious enough to not. He told me , no, that it would be fine to drive. Said specially since i wasent having any problems already .
Engine light came on, i had my mechanic do a 120,000 mile service and diagnose the dash engine light and the intake manifold was replaced. When i picked the car up i smelled diesel. I drove it 13 miles, when i got home i smelled diesel again. I opened the hood and there was diesel all over the left engine side. There was a wet, split fuel line, leaking fluid in the parking lot, a blue plastic set small rings (like the olympic symbol) sat near the split hose. It could have caused a fire, and other cars to be in danger from slick road, among other things.
During the snow storm the clutch and the four wheel drive did not engage.i was driving slowly along with the traffic and the as the car started to ascend an incline in the road, it started to skid; and when i engaged the brakes, attempted to change gears, the clutch would not engage. When the car came to a stop,there was a odor of burning rubber. I contacted vw america about the failure, they covered the cost of the part and not the service as a customer appreciation good will gesture.
Check engine light comes on frequently and when i take to dealer it is always a sensor problem i have also had some electrical issues replacing bulbs frequently. Also while driving the shifting lights will all light up prnds, sometimes there is a loss of power. Also one of the overhead light seems to have melted due to a high heat source of some kind.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated that while driving 4 mph the transmission shifted into neutral independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission valve and the dsg temperature sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.
This is a jetta sportwagen tdi with dsg automatic transmission.with dsg transmission in 'd" mode, coasting at moderate speed in traffic, transmission slipped out of gear into false neutral, transmission display flashing "prnds".stepping on accelerator caused engine to rev to redline, car did not speed up. This happened on two separate occasions, each time i tried repeatedly placing transmission into "tiptronic" mode and back into "d", problem resolved within 30 seconds and transmission then functioned normally.cel did not illuminate.as this happened in light traffic, the failure only delayed vehicles behind me temporarily.i have not taken it to vw dealer yet as they have no information about the problem.tdi club forum posts suggest problem is faulty transmission temp sensor, may be more common in vehicles sold in spring 2009.
Driving a 2009 jetta tdi - there seems to be a transmission issue with the car where the car will constantly jerk forward when stopping at a red light or starting acceleration from the light.at times, acceleration or braking on the freeway causes the car to 'shudder'.also, 3 times in the last 4 months, the car has stalled when trying to accelerate from a red light, and the clutch does not 'grab' the gear soon enough.stalling requires me to then place the car in park, turn the ignition completely off, and then restart the engine before i can continue driving.taking the car to the dealership multiple times has not yielded any findings, with the vw dealership telling me that the problems do not exist and they are not able to duplicate any issues, and that all parts of the car are up to specifications.the car is currently under 25000 miles, and was bought brand new from the dealer.continuous complaints have not gotten any.
I had a complete loss of power and blinking prnd while traveling 65 mph,and scared me. First time it happened, i though i hit the shifter with my knee; second time got me concerned; third time i said i'm going to the dealer; 4th and 5th times it happened on the way to the dealer!while in the shop for 2 days, i sent a detailed account of what i experienced to the head mechanic, knowing he would not likely be able to recreate what i experienced on his own. He never got a fault code for this. After calling vw, he checked and found a faulty transmission temperature sensor, which showed failure 54 times! apparently, the tranny goes into protection mode (death mode on the highway if you ask me) with this fault condition.waiting now for a tranny temp sensor for about a week now.
I was driving my 2009 vw jetta wolfsburg edition on the interstate at 65mph when suddenly the car loses power and shuts off. I happened to be in the passing lane and luckily was not struck from behind. This same situation has since occurred 10-15 times. My wife andi are hoping a new car will issued tous as we just can't risk the lives of our family. This car shouldn't be on the road anymore....it has been to the dealership 3x with no resolution.
I just got my brand new09 vw tdi sportwagon with thedsg transmission and it only had 298 miles on it, i was on the throgs neck bridge with my 20 month old twin girls, sophia and jessica and the transmission was slipping and then no power at all . I was stuck on that bridge for over 3 hours with my twin girls ! the tow truck finally came and towed the car to bayside vw.
The contact own a 2009 volkswagen jetta.he stated that he experienced transmission failure while driving 70 mph on the highway. The vehicle went shifted into neutral gear while driving and he was forced to drive to the emergency lane.warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel; however, after an hour, the vehicle reset itself. The vehicle was towed to adealer who refused to diagnose the transmission or repair the failure. The manufacturer advised the dealer not to make any repairs unless they could duplicate the failure. Recall#09v333000, component: power train:automatic transmission is related to the failure; however, the vin is not a part of the recall. The failure mileagewas 11,000 and the current mileage was 15,500.
The vehicle has a 1 to 2 second lag when accelerating from a standing start or when i step hard on the accelerator pedal. It acts like it has to think about it for a while before the motor starts to rev up and the transmission engages. This has caused several near-accidents when pulling into traffic, and at stop signs when other drivers decided i'd waited too long and started into the intersection at the same time my car finally decided to get around to going. This is a tdi with the dsg transmission. I had the dealer run a full diagnostic and they didn't find anything. I see others reporting the same behavior here and elsewhere. I suspect faulty programming in either the engine or the transmission software, though it may be just the inherent behavior of the system. I'll put today's date on the "approximate incident date" although it's been this way since i bought the car in november 2008.
Transmission down shifted approx 2 gears and was stuck in 2nd gear. The transmission selector would not respond to attempts to shift out of gear or to the automatic mode. The prnds lights on the central dash started flashing. I was able to drive to destination stuck in 2nd gear, which seems to be a default limp home mode.
I bought a new 2009 vw jetta tdi sportwagen with the dsg transmission and at 1000 miles exactly, the transmission went into neutral, all the lights blinked on the mfi, and the car coasted to a stop.i put it in park and turned the ignition off.i restarted the car and went on my way.at exactly 1724 miles, this happened again.i took the car into the dealer at 2361 miles and they are reporting that they can find nothing wrong with the transmission.
We recently purchased a brand new 2009 vw jetta 2.0tsi with a direct shift gearbox (dsg) transmission.this transmission is just like a standard clutch type stick shift but without a clutch pedal.on board computers depress the clutch for the driver instead.the driver has a choice of selecting the gears themselves (tip mode) or choosing a 'd' fully automatic mode. We prefer full auto mode.we loved the way our car drove until a few weeks ago when we felt the car surge, pause, and then surge again as we accelerated from a traffic light.the tachometer indicated that the transmission was shifting erratically without any rhyme or reason, as if it hadn't ever learned how to shift gears properly.but the erratic acceleration didn't repeat itself at the next light or the next one either.we dismissed it as a fluke.but over the next few weeks this condition repeated itself until it got so bad it would take a long pause between gears then surge ahead without control!we feared driving it so much that we stopped and contacted our dealer that monday. We also googled 'dsg problems' and were astonished at what we saw, and read!we weren't alone.some have had near collisions while others were left stranded.it appears the 'brains' of the dsg is at fault.it's called the mechatronics unit module and is on back order for up to 2 or more months.we've read that many who have had their mech.u. Recently replaced are experiencing repeated meltdowns.our car had only around 570 miles on it when it happened.we're contemplating filing a lemon law claim with vw.we don't trust this car' we fear it!please help before someone gets seriously injured.
The dsg transmission mechatronic unit is faulting causing rough shifts between 1st and 2nd gears. Sometimes it takes a long time for the control unit to choose a gear and when it does, there is a hard hammering bang when it finally goes into gear.vw is replacing the unit - however, it will take two to three weeks to get the vin coded unit.
Please reference nhtsa action # pe09035.my car has had this recall performed and continues to exhibit the behavior on multiple occasions since having the recall performed in november of 2009.the car has been serviced at the dealer numerous times to correct this problem and it still occurs.the dealer performed the recall in november 2009, replaced the affected temperature sensor in march 2010, replaced the brake light switch in may 2010, and replaced the instrument cluster in june 2010.i just got the car back from having the instrument cluster replaced on friday, june 11, 2010 and the "false neutral" referenced in the nhtsa action # pe09035 occurred again on sunday, june 13, 2010.the car is currently waiting on a service appointment at the dealer.this is a major safety issue!!
I own a 2009 vokswagon tdi wagon.last week while on vacation with my family i experienced several "false neutrals".the vehicle while traveling at various speeds would shift into a neutral gear and the rpm would rev to 3000+rpnds lights on the mfd would flash and acceleration would cease.this happened while driving on the highway as well as in the city... It also happened once while i was stopped at a traffic light.
I have the wolfsburg edition 2.0t automatic transmission. When the car is accelerating and shifting gears there is a loud rattling sound. I took it to the dealership service dept and they claimed that's a normal sound. I had a passat with the 2.0t prior to the wolfsburg and it never made this sound. We took another jetta wolfsburg edition for a drive that was on the sales lot. Unfortunately, it made the same sound.it is absolutely ridiculous because it's a brand new car. It rattles every time the car accelerates and is switching gears. It sounds like something is loose in the engine.
While driving at highway speeds the automatic transmission in my 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi slips into neutral with no warning.the transmission remains in neutral until you lift your foot off the accelerator.only then will it go back into gear.the has occurred 5 times in the 2.5 months i've own the car.i took the vehicle to the local vw dealer to explain the problem.the vehicle is there now, hopefully being repaired.
The transmission disengaged and display started to blink just as i was entering an intersection had to stop and restart car.
Dsg transmission goes into neutral sporadically at speed, and loss of wheel power occurs for 5-10 seconds, then transmission reengages.prnds gear indicator on dash flashes during the episode.happens repeatedly but no engine check light triggered, and dealers cannot diagnose problem because no fault codes are generated.
I just read that some vw's are being recalled for a dsg transmission defect; i have a 2009 jetta sportswagen that does not have the dsg automatic transmission, but i have experienced hesitation and a perception of stalling with the transmission in my car on several occasions.usually when i am taking off from a quick stop, the car will hesitate almost as if it were stalling; usually i lift up on the gas pedal and when i reapply it, then the car will move.i had the vw dealer look at this and they told me that it was due to the electronic controls of the transmission gearing and that sometimes the transmission doesn't "know" what gear to choose to move forward; they reset the transmission module so that it would "relearn" my driving style.this is a dangerous problem in that if you're pulling out into traffic, and the car hesitates or "stalls" this can be highly problematic.therefore, i ask that you look into a similar transmission issue with the non dsg auto transmissions on the jetta. By the way, the dealer said that i was not the first person to complain of this problem.i also test drove a tiguan recently which i was considering buying and on the way out of the dealership, the car literally started to slow down just as if it were stalling - so this problem doesn't seem to be restricted just to my car.
Dsg transmission at slow speeds will suddenly downshift into 1st causing abrupt engine breaking in traffic without warning (<25mph). Trying to accelerating from the slow speed or stop will causing a 1-2 second delay/jerk in traffic (narrowly avoiding being rear-ended in stop-go-traffic).
2009 volkswagen jetta tdi at 53,000 miles my radiator went out due to a design flaw were a clamp rubbed a hole in the radiator. Vw would not cover under factory warranty, at 68,000 miles the alignment went out in the automobile, and finnally at 72,000 miles i noticed my transmission making a hard shift and a delay shift when taking off, i inquired about it twice at the dealer ship and was advise nothing was wrong. Then at 94,000 miles i started hearing a loud noise from my motor it is the dual mass cluch flywheel has gone out. The dealership wants $3000.00 to fix. I called vw of america, the vp i talked to, said just because the part was recalled in australia and canada it doesn't mean anything to them.
Vehicle shifts into neutral while driving.vehicle has been recalled for this problem, but vehicle still has problem after recall service has been done.nhtsa campaign id number 09v333000 is for the recall that was completed on this vehicle in oct. 2009. At vw dealer where vehicle was purchased. On nov 27, 2009 vehicle shifted into neutral while driving and has done it on 2 other occasions.have taken vehicle back to dealer on nov. 29, 2009 and awaiting results of their diagnoses.i am sending this complaint because i believe that this defect is not getting fixed with the original recall, which leaves a very serious safety problem open to owners of these vehicles and others.
2009 vw jetta tdi sportswagen. When moving from complete stop, vehicle sometimes pauses, then lurches forward with sudden acceleration; even thought steady foot pressure was on the gas pedal.
This is for a 2009 vw jetta tdi with a dsg transmission. The vehicle has a tremendous lag when pulling away from a stop, it also has a loud clunk and a hard jerk when coming to a stop. The vehicle has also seemed to be in neutral once and was still in drive, it would not move and the vehicle had to be restarted to move again. I have made a service appointment at my local vw dealer.
Dsg transmission disengaged while driving down brooklyn-queens expressway traveling 50mph, had to coast car from left lane to right side shoulder. Incident happened about 3-4 times when care had less than 700 miles from new purchase.
Purchased a 2009 vw jetta sportswagon tdi on 5/31/09.on august 4th, the car was taken in for a 90-inspection.prior to this, i experienced the panel lights flashing and when attempting to accelerate, the car did nothing and appeared to be in neutral.i stated this to the vw service representative.we were given the car back on august 6th, stating that there was a faulty harness connector and a wire repair was performed.between august 6th and august 13th, i experienced the same problem with the acceleration approximately 5 times in the space of three days.on august 14th i had the car towed to the same vw dealer that performed the 1st repair.when telling the service representative what occurred, the repair shop could not find any problem with the transmission and inferred that perhaps my driving was at fault.on 8/20, the vw dealer called and said that they had spoken to a vw factory rep and that there was a faulty temperature control problem. On tuesday, 8/25, the vw dealer called and told us the car was ready to be picked up. I picked the car up that evening (8/25) and the repair notice stated that the sensor was replaced.when driving to work on wednesday, 8/26, i experienced lurching, seizing and non-acceleration of the transmission approximately 4 times.vw of america has been included "in the loop" from the beginning (case # 90204213).on thursday, 8/27, the car was towed to a different vw dealer, however, with the same business name (david maus).this is the third time within a space of 3 weeks that the car has been into the dealership for the same circumstances (e.g., transmission failure).i am fearful of driving the vehicle because of the lurching, non-acceleration and seizing of the transmission.the vehicle has been towed to the vw dealer because of the unsafe driving conditions i have experienced.
Make: volkswagenmodel: jetta sportwagenyear: 2009drivetrain: tditransmission: dsgissue:while decelerating, and under normal driving conditions, the dsg transmission downshifts into neutral.detail:the p-r-n-d-s letters on the multifunction display begin to flash.the transmission will not re-engage until the vehicle is brought to a complete stop, shut off, and then restarted while depressing the brake. This transmission failure has occurred on multiple occasions while downshifting from 6th to 5th and while coming to a complete stop.
I own a 2009 jetta tdi with a dsg transmission. I feel like i am going to get hit when i start from a stop. The transmission jumps and hesitates. It has been to the dealer with out being fixed. It is terrifying to drive a car that may or my not accelerate which also jumps in and out of gear!
There is a false neutral on the vehicle. The throttle is depressed and there is no response as far as power to the wheels. The engine responds by increasing rpms, but the power is not transferred to the wheels. This is unsafe and unsettling as you are placed in the position of not knowing when it will occur and whether one might be trying to merge or make a left turn and suddenly be without power and subject to being hit.
Fourth incident:three unsuccessful attempts by dealership to correct problem.problem has occurred under different circumstances and driving conditions. Speeds ranging from 65 mph to 20 miles per hour...generally while attempting to accelerate. Auto is a 2009 vw jetta equipped with the dsg transmission.car will go into neutral without prior warning.when this occurs, prndsl indicator light will flash as will "apply brake" warning light.on at least one occasion, simple application of brake cured the problem.in the latest case (today, march 20, 2010) i had to turn off the motor twice before the transmission would return to normal functioning.as stated, this has occurred four times since i have owned this car.the car has less than 8,000 miles on the odometer.
I was driving home in rush hour after work on a four-lane road, in a heavy rain storm.at mile 1,565, my car lost power, the p r n d s transmission options were blinking, the foot break icon came on, and when i pushed on the gas, my rmps increased, but no power.i was able to safely maneuver the car out of rush hour traffic, pull over on the shoulder, and sat there wondering what just happened.being that the car was new, i did not know what had happened, there was no service engine soon light come on.i put the car into park, sat there for a bit, and then put it back into drive.about 3 miles later, the transmission options blinked again.once i arrived home, i called the vw dealers service dept. Where i bought the car and talked with the service manager.he never saw anything like this, told me not to drive it to the dealer (i am 100+ miles from the dealer), to have it towed to them.i am very unsatisfied with vw, jetta, and my car.i do not feel like my car is safe, reliable, or trustworthy.now, because of the instances that occurred, i will always be paranoid with my car, worrying if i will be able to safely get to and fro the places i need to be.i recently was on the interstate with an inconsiderate tractor trailer behind me not giving me a reasonable distance between me and his oversized vehicle.i was not able to change lanes for other cars were in the adjacent lane.fear came over me as i know i would be in a severe accident if the transmission decided to fail again resulting in a loss of power.there would have been no way for the oversized tractor trailer behind me to stop in time without causing an accident because the car i was driving lost power.
09 vw tdi sportswagen dsg will randomly shift into neutral.this has occurred at various times varying from being stopped to cruising at highway speeds.the vehicle has been in the shop twice for this problem.during the first visit, the dealer was unable to replicate the problem.the second time, we took a video of the event and showed it to the lead mechanic.the shop has determined a temperature sensor in the transmission is overheating and causing the car to slip into neutral. The part is reportedly on back order and we do not have any estimate as to when the repairs will be completed.
Was driving my 2009 jetta tdi wagon down the highway at approximately 90km/h. All power was lost, the car was in "neutral." rpms dropped to about 1000. The gear shift indicator was flashing "prnd." i had to push the car off the highway, i waited 10 minutes, re-started the car and drove it to the closest vw dealer. They said it was a faulty temperature sensor, and that none were available in north america. I was told to continue driving the vehicle and just to pull over every time the car behaved like this.
Our 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi stopped and would not move.fortunately we were not in an intersection the first time.the second time there were no other cars around when the car stopped.all of the gears were lighting up.there was no warning.the dealership replaced the input speed sensor and the fluid temperature sensor and we fortunately have not experienced the problem since that time.
2009 jetta tdi sportwagon with only 90 total miles on the odo, 3 days off the showroom floor jumped our of gear into neutral on the freeway traveling at 65 mph.the car is in the show (dgs transmission).car had to be towed to the dealer for repair.waiting on parts.
On multiple occasions, in traffic and not in traffic, i have had my transmission go into a false neutral that would not recover until i re-started the car.traveling along at 65 mph, the engine suddenly approaches redline, with no warning.the transmission indicator, p r n d s starts to flash, indicating that the transmission is in neutral.trying to get to the shoulder is a white knuckle ride.i am reporting this here now, as i just found out about this site.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The contact stated that as she was driving approximately 45 mph her vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. There is a recall# 09v333000, power train, automatic transmission. The contact stated that the dealer repaired the vehicle under the recall at least four times and each time the repair was complete the failure continued to occur. The failure began on september 9, 2009. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 15,000.
While driving in the fast lane at approximately 75 mph the vehicle began to act as if it were in neutral failing to deliver any power to the wheels.i struggled to get over to the shoulder and was nearly in two accidents and i think i scrubbed one of my rims on the curb, but didn't notice at the time since i was freaked out.i then had to stop and restart the car to get it to drive again.this was the sixth time in about a week that we had the car act as if it were in neutral while driving along.this was the first time that power was not regained shortly after losing power.the frustrating thing is that i had brought the car to the dealer earlier in the week complaining that a similar incident had occurred the previous week where i had lost power to the wheels but that i had regained it after 5-10 seconds. They said they could not do anything because they couldn't reproduce the problem when they test drove the car and that no "errors" showed up in the computer history for the vehicle.they basically said that since there were no bulletins put out by vw they couldn't do anything until the error occurred again.thankfully i was carrying my video camera in the car and my girlfriend recorded much of the incident.i am emailing the dealer today and we'll see what they have to say now.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.while driving 30 mph the gear warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle down-shifted into the neutral gear. He was able to safely restart the vehicle to continue normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for inspection. The technicians were unable to duplicate the failure; therefore, they could not provide a remedy. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 150. The current mileage was 6,000.
While driving, vehicle appeared to go into neutral with no transfer of power from the engine to the drivetrain.the prnds indicator began flashing though still indicating it was in drive.the vehicle rolled to a stop and was unable to move to get off the highway.problem corrected itself briefly after turning the vehicle off then on again, but happened again shortly after resuming driving.vehicle had to be towed to the nearest dealership.dealer states it is a faulty transmission speed sensor and is awaiting a backordered part to repair it.
2009 volkswagen jetta. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems *tgwthe consumer stated as she applied the accelerator pedal, the rpm would spike and the engine would rev, but the vehicle didn't have any power as if the gear slipped into neutral when trying to accelerate. The dealer informed the consumer there wasnothing wrong with the vehicle. The consumer stated there are two open recalls, but her vehicle identification was not included.
2009 vw jetta tdi with dsg transmission appears to shift to neutral under highway conditions resulting in loss of power/acceleration.requires shifting transmission to another mode, sometimes pulling off to the side.occurs typically once a day under prolonged driving conditions, but can be completely random.effect of sudden stop or deceleration in traffic, very unsafe.problem not corrected, dealer unable to reproduce or find fault.others with issue have had transmission temp/speed sensors replaced.
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 moduleand 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.
While driving at approximately 65 mph on i-95, car disengaged from transmission.engine revved, but slowed down.at approximately 45 mph, transmission re-engaged.at same time, center display flickered and began indicating all drive modes.on july 10, 2009, while stopped at an intersection, the same thing happened.when i pressed the accelerator, the engine revved, but transmission didn't engage, and wouldn't engage, until i restarted the car.as the intersection was on a slight downgrade, this left me in the middle of the intersection, until i was able to restart the vehicle.
2009 vw jetta tdi wagon with dsg transmission. Harsh / jerky shifting during low speed stops or acceleration.
Dsg transmission goes into neutral sporadically at speed, and loss of wheel power occurs for 5-10 seconds, then transmission reengages. Prnds gear indicator on dash flashes during the episode. Happens repeatedly but no engine check light triggered, and dealers cannot diagnose problem because no fault codes are generated.on two occasions the vehicle would not reengage and had to come to a complete stop and the engine had to be powered off on and back on to clear problem.this is a safety issue.
Dsg transmission is getting more frequent with the hard shifting/surging both forward and reverse and occurs usually when slowing down and then letting go of the brake upon a green light.sometimes the car will roll back if on a slight incline when letting go of the brake.vw dealership says that the dsg is a very "active" transmission and it is normal.i was told this on two separate occasions and going to bring my car in again until the problem is fixed.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions; the transmission exhibited a pulling sensation and began hesitating intermittently.the failures progressed between 0 to 55 mph and the engine surged while maintaining speed. An authorized technician informed the contact that the problem was a manufacturers design without a remedy. The computerized system code was reset to the manufacturer's service code. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer to further diagnose the failure.the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 150 and the current mileage was 6,500.
2009 vw jetta tdi sportwagen:loss of drive at speed, on the highway.the car's dash board flashes the indicator lights for its automatic drive mode 'prnds' and produces no power to the wheels, despite the shifter remaining in 'd' for drive.vehicle power was restored only after coming to a full stop, shutting off the engine and restarting it.this happened only once, for us.vw checked the vehicle, found no computer generated "codes" and returned it to us with no change made.we believe it was unsafe to be without power on a four lane highway, with no shoulder and hope vw will identify the problem before it happens again.
We recently purchased a 2009 vw jetta tdi sportwagen which recently left my wife stranded along the highway. The incident took place on aug. 3, 2009 and the vehicle has just over 4,500 miles on it. My wife was driving at a speed of about 65 mph on i95 north when the car lost power, the engine was running and it seemed like the car just slipped into neutral. My wife put the flashers on and made it to the side of the road on a major interstate -- scary! she then put the car in park, lights were still flashing on the dash, so she then turned it off. She restarted the car and it seemed fine. She pulled back out onto the highway and about a half mile down the road it happened again, she again coasted to the side of the road and called vw. They came and towed the car to the dealership. The car is currently in the dealership waiting to get fixed.
This is a problem with the 2009 volkswgen jetta tdi with dsg transmission.the auto so equipped cannot be driven safely as the car has serious acceleration lags before popping into gear and severe downshifts.there is no way to predict when the next incident will happen only that the acceleration lag has caused numerous near misses at intersections.to date only a scraped wheel while pulling away from a bank drive through.
2009 jetta sportwagen with dsg transmission.car was brand new with 487 miles. The car completely and suddenly lost power in traffic although engine was still running and in drive.felt like it was in neutral.pndrs lights on dashboard began blinking.problem resolved spontaneously only to recur moments later.was told by vw to have car towed to dealer.this is a potentially life-threatening situation if it occurs in traffic or during a left hand turn.
Commuting from work, on the highway driving at approximately 65 mph, i momentarily release the gas pedal on my 2009 vw jetta tdi automatic (dsg).when i step on the gas once again to maintain speed, there is no power.engine behaves as if it is in neutral, with rpms going up with no acceleration.prnds indicator lights on dashboard blink. It takes a couple of tries of releasing then stepping on the gas pedal again for the gear to take.in the meantime, car has slowed down quite a bit in a busy highway during rush hour making for a safety hazard for me and other motorists.this has happened approximately 7-8 times since i purchased the car (1 month, 2200 miles).
Car shifts into neutral while driving,engine revs and car will not accelerate. When engine goes to idle, transmission will sometimes engage.problem started at 4000 miles (now 37000) multiple calls to vw and trips to vwservice with zero results. No fault codes,no repair. Last call to vw customer service i was told by the rep. Buy a new transmission and see whether the problem is resolved . This automobile was troublesome from the beginning with hard shifting and slamming into first gear. I also have a 2006 tdi with zero problems.
New 2009 jetta tdi sedan with dsg engine.two incidents...one on the 3rd and second on the 4th of august.on the 3rd was dropping off a grandson at his mothers office.car was in park, engine idling, child exited car, i put food on brake, shifted into reverse, whereupon the car went into neutral mode, and the lit gears indicator light started blinking, while the green depress brake pedal light came on, engine raced and suddenly re-engaged reverse, lurched backward almost striking passing car.on the 4th was traveling north on a smooth highway, between 50-55 mph, when suddenly car slipped into a neutral mode while remaining in drive on the gear selector.as this happened the entire gears indicator light started blinking rapidly and the depress brake pedal before starting light came on too.engine raced to redline and car slowly coasted to a stop.as an older driver, 68 years,these two incidents alarmed me.i love the car and its overall performance, but i fear lost confidence in the car.the vw service mgr. Dan is great and the dealership kempthorn moyors is high quality...i think volkswagen should replace my car or modify the warranty on the transmission and dual clutch/flywheel on the car.
Vehicle transmission would not engage needed to turn engine off and back on before it would move check engine light would come on and than off on the day before i took it in for service it happened everytime i started the car that day vehicle is now at dealer and they told me they needed tech support from vw and it would be until next week before any thing was done.
1. Driving at highway speeds in 6th gear, flat road, in cruise control.no erratic driving or fast acceleration.2. The automatic transmission fails by falsely shifting into neutral when the transmission shifter is in drive.the prnds gear indicator on the dash began flashing when this happened.this has occurred 5 times since i bought the car on july 15, 2009.the car lost all power to the front (drive) wheels and had to be stopped on the side of the highway, then restarted for the car to return to normal operation.3. The car has been submitted to the vw dealer's service dept.no parts have been replaced or repaired.
While driving, vehicle transmission disengaged resulting in no power to maintain speed. This occurred twice, once on a rural highway traveling approximately 60 mph and once on the interstate traveling approximately 70 mph. With the first occurrence the transmission re-engaged after a few seconds. With the second occurrence, the "prnds" shift indicator light began flashing and i had to merge over through traffic into the emergency lane to avoid high speed traffic, all the while having no power. I then had to shut the engine off and restart it to clear the malfunction. I scheduled an appointment at the dealer for repair and a sensor(s) were replaced on the transmission's computer. Since the repair i've not had another malfunction.this malfunction poses a serious hazard as one loses the ability to maintain speed in traffic, resulting in a stalled vehicle situation.
Jetta vehicle goes into neutral on it's own (while still in drive position) and then may go back into drive.many occasion the vehicle has gone in to neutral and back.on one occasion at an intersection it would not return after shifting back and forth.i had to turn of the vehicle and restart it to have the ability to drive.the dealer found the mechatronics unit failed and spent 3+ weeks to repair.the same day i received the vehicle my wife and i experienced similar failures twice.both these incidents were coming down hill to stop.approaching the stop the car went into neutral, revved up the engine, and then went back to normal.all in a 3-4 second time frame.incidents like this have a concern for me on these cars.for one, when stopping these cars downshift to aid in the braking.a sporadic shift into neutral could scare/alarm the driver and cause an accident.i think there is something seriously wrong with these vehicles that requires intervention.
Transmission slips or fails to engage in reverse.
Turning left from turn lane with green light. Oncoming traffic with ample space to make the left turn. Started to accelerate into intersection and auto transmission (dsg) shifted to a lower gear causing sluggish acceleration. I pushed the accelerator to the floor to get more power and to avoid the approaching traffic. By that time, it was too late and a collision occurred, totaling both vehicles.
Driving at highway speeds in car, the transmission will go into neutral without warning and the transmission gear range display flashes.the care must be stopped and restarted to allow the transmission to reengage.diagnosed as a dsg transmission problem causing it to go into "safety mode" in response to a malfunctioning transmission fluid temperature sensor.dealer working to correct the problem.problem seems to happen infrequently and very unexpectedly.
The dsg transmission jolts the car when shifting at lower speeds while the shift lever is in s mode. The "mechatronics" control unit has been changed, butthe car still jolts. I'm afraid that these jolts put excessive strain on the rest of the drivetrain and can create an unsafe condition.
Entering traffic in 2009 volkswagen tdi sportwagon. As i applied the throttle, the car went into a false neutral, and lost power. The engine still revved, but nothing got through the transmission. All the gear indicator lights (p-n-r-d-s) on the dash flashed. I turned the car off, and restarted it, (in the intersection) and it worked fine.the happened three times while driving from seattle to san jose on 29 july.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to an unrelated issue when the contact was told to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v333000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the vehicle was outside of the mileage range of the recall and would not be repaired under the terms of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 84,600.
Power train:clutch assembly2009 volkswagen tdi18000 miles and again at 61000 thousand miles.just should not be... One under warranty one not.2 replaced means poor design on volkswagens part.i should not have had to pay.
Windshield wipers system failed in snow storm. Parts replacedcomplete loss of engine power while driving in traffic. 8 times this has happened.dealer can not find cause.no start situation, twice.dealer can not find cause.transmission noise.dealer can not find cause, will replace transmission if noise continues.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact stated that the gear shift selector shifted to neutral without warning similar to nhtsa campaign id number: 09v164000 (power train:driveline:driveshaft).he was able to pull to the side of the road where he manually powered the vehicle off and restarted it again which allowed the vehicle to reset. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer whothey replaced the mechatron. The current mileage was 40,000 and the failure mileage was 36,000.
Transmission spontaneously disengages while vehicle is moving. Problem sometimes fixes itself immediately, sometimes the vehicle needs to be restarted in order for the problem to be cleared. The dealership is aware of the problem, but is unwilling to fix it sitting that they cannot reproduce the circumstances surrounding the problems. The dealership will only examine the problem 24 hours before i incur charges for the loaner vehicle.so far no parts have been replaced, and no work has been done beyond attempts to reproduce the problem.this problem caused a near accident at highway speeds when it occurred while the engine cruise control was engaged. After disengaging power, the engine revved to red line, the transmission then re-engaged.this problem occurs frequently, up to 3 times per week.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not move and the engine would not rev. The contact had to shift into neutral, manually rev the engine and then shift into drive so that the vehicle would accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer could not find the cause of the failure. The failure was involved in a crash because of the faulty transmission; there were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
We were headingup hill when suddenly traffic came to a crawl after a few minutes we started to smell something like burnt brake pads, we figured it was coming from the vehicles heading down hill braking friction, we did nothing of it until we pulled to the side of the road and lift open the hood then noticed that the smell was actually coming from our car engine compartment. The incident took place on a saturday, on the following monday i called vw customer support to report the incident. The representative told me to take the car to the nearest vw dealership to be inspected, the dealership mechanic made the recommendation to have the clutch replaced, vw agreed to have it replaced under warranty. Howeverthe new clutch is beginning to show the same sign of failure the car has only 6500 miles on it. I have heard from outside sources that main cause could be the dual mass flywheel it appears that this is happening to a lot of owners.
2009 vw jetta tdi. Engine stalls frequently, with delayed restart.the ecu will shut down the engine if the rpm falls, even momentarily, below some predetermined level, i observe this threshold at about 600 rpm. The key must be cycled to the off position and then back to start to restart the vehicle, but once shut down, there is a brief delay before the ecu will engage the starter, leaving the driver of a stalled vehicle in possible harms way, with the key in the start position waiting for the engine to restart.discussion of this problem is often obfuscated by shame, denial and recriminations about drivers ability to adequately operate a manual trans and clutch. Very skilled drivers may never see the problem, but may also deny it. Many drivers, new to the car, are often unable to drive the vehicle at all. I, as a moderately skilled driver, after over a year driving the car everyday, still stall the vehicle periodically. The solution is to update the firmware in the ecu so that the low rpm threshold is lower (approx 400 rpm), and/or that a short delay be added to the shut down feature so that brief transient low rpm events do not trigger the shut down.
Power train:clutch assembly2009 volkswagen tdi18000 miles and again at 61000 thousand miles.just should not be... One under warranty one not.2 replaced means poor design on volkswagens part.i should not have had to pay.
Windshield wipers system failed in snow storm. Parts replacedcomplete loss of engine power while driving in traffic. 8 times this has happened.dealer can not find cause.no start situation, twice.dealer can not find cause.transmission noise.dealer can not find cause, will replace transmission if noise continues.
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). I tried to push in the clutch and coast to the shoulder, and successfully made it off the highway. The car restarted, and i made it a few miles towards the dealer before it happened again, luckily on a low-traffic street. The car was towed the rest of the way towards the dealer and diagnosed as a failed high pressure fuel pump, causing catastrophic fuel system damage. The fuel rail, injectors, pump, tank, and all lines will need to be replaced as the result of the pump failure caused bits of metal flakes to circulate about the fuel system. The diagnosis and listed repairs were determined by the volkswagen dealer.
I recently purchased a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi diesel car with a 6 speed manual transmission and 20,000 miles. I have notice that the car is extremely easy to stall when attempting to accelerate in first and second gears. It seems the injection timing may be too far advanced. I have driven lots of similar older model diesel cars in europe and elsewhere without any such problems. I do not know what to do to correct the problem. I have noticed that you must speed up significantly in first gear before shifting to second. The engine seems to be unable to lug at a low rpms.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when she noticed that the rear passenger side seat belt would not retract back into its pretensioner. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that a spring within the pretensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Approximately eight months later, the failure occurred on the rear driver's seat. The vehicle was not taken to be repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 53,000.
Purchased a new '09 vw jettasdn 2.5 l s and the second day i had it, i had to take to service dept. The door seal from drivers door was coming off, the car would smell like burning plastic and i noticed after 3rd trip ( in 2 days ) the rear brakes were "glowing" red hot. They said they could figure it out and said it may be a plastic coating they put on brake pads to keep rust from building up on the ship overseas! after the brakes constantly squeaking and having to take my new car in2 more time with every excuse known to man , i was mistakenly told it was a defect and they changed them at no charge. My brakes are again going out and it has only been about 6-9 months. The concern is that they have not fixed the root of the problem as well as a seat belt indicator which has been faulty. I have had them make me take it in 3 times for that( first time they couldn't duplicate theproblem, so i was told to bring it in again ) and one passenger side was replaced but it is still happening and i fear that the combined brake and seat belt/ airbag issues could be dangerous! also troubling is in the last few months the drivers side rear door would not unlock by any means for on 3 occasions (the last which i called vw service to make an appointment for and never got a return phone call) the last time it was unusable door for 2 weeks then just started working again. It has not been attended to, but my fear is again, in a accident if someone was back there they may get trapped in car.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side seat belt retraction system failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 148,212.
I have 2009 volkswagen jetta 2.5 and i have problems with my cars.1) all my lights, except for the left side of headlight, are not working. All the lights went out at the same time. I changed the bulbs but still do not work.2) since lights started to not work, i get seat belt warning signs and alarms even if i am wearing the seatbelts. 3) when i try to wash my front window with the wipers, window washier(liquid) would not come out.
When getting my daughter out of her booster seat in our sportwagen tdi, the rear seat belt stopped retracting. I played around to get it to retract, but it still wouldn't, so now the belt is totally useless as it is too loose on my daughter and there is no guarantee it will even work in the event of a crash. I took the car to the dealer today, and they confirmed that there is something wrong with the retracting mechanism in the belt and it must be replaced. He also could tell that the defect wasn't caused by a child jamming something into the belt as it is in a part of the mechanism that is completely sealed and can't be accessed without removing body panels. While i'm thankful this happened when parked, i shudder to think what would have happened to my daughter in the event of a crash with a defective belt.i understand that the safety equipment in a car might need to be replaced in the event of a collision, but the seat belt should be the one piece of equipment in any car that should not just randomly break when the car has never been involved in any incident.
The rear seat belts on the left and right side no longer function. They will not retract or extend and are locked up. They are now unusable.
Abs, brake, seat belt and washer lights came on and still on at all times
Seat belt warning light and chime come on and off randomly even when the seat belt is engaged. This occurs when the vehicle is both in motion and at a standstill.
On four separate occasions, the rear seatbelts have locked in the fully withdrawn position and will not retract, requiring complete mechanism replacement. This occurred initially after purchase on a road trip with our kids, then recently again on both sides, and again just a week ago. On all but the most recent occurrence were replaced at no charge by vw. The most recent occurrence makes us believe this is a true defect in the mechanism. Vw has not, to my knowledge, acknowledged any defect or made a revision to the part.the safety concern is that the belt will lock and not retract during transit, endangering my passengers in the event of an accident.
I think there is an electrical problem with my car. Since the beginning of this yr 2015 my seats burnt a hole threw the seat and my clothes. I no longer use the heated seats cause i am afraid my car will catch on fire. Also my i have a light go out every time i replace a light. First a head light then a blinker light then a tail light next the licenses plate light and currently another front light. This has been over the last 6-8 mons.
I am not reporting a type of impact / incident.what i am reporting is a complaint / concern about a manufacturer (volkswagen) denying a claim i have presented to them for repair / replacement of a rear safety belt.i recently purchased the vw jetta sportwagen and brought it immediately to a vw franchise dealer for repairs to the seatbelt (the car is 4 years old, so it was my assumption that the manufacturer would repair or replace the safety concern at no cost to me).i have two young children, so the vehicle is not even legal for me to drive in its current condition.vw has only stated that the car is outside the "standard factory warranty" and refuses to take any responsibility for the safety concern.they have further given absolutely no diagnosis to the problem.i am dumbfounded that a manufacturer can refuse to pay for a safety belt on a 4 year old vehicle.please let me know if the nhtsa can assist.
While driving on a city street, my car began to make a rumbling sound, followed by a engine warning message turning on. Within a minute, my car died and would not restart. We towed our 2009 vw jetta sportwagen tdi to avw specialized mechanic who confirmed that there were metal shavings in the fuel system that seems to be resulting from a hpfp failure. Mileage was at 131769 at time of failure. (outside of the extended warranty time period for the hpfp issue)12/21/2012 two faulty rear passenger seat belts were replaced. Airbags had not been deployed and car had not been in an accident prior to seat belts breaking.
Our car is driven by 2 drivers- i am 5 feet tall, my husband is 6'1". The car seat gets moved back and forth a lot as we both drive the car daily. In late november my husband moved the seat all the way back and it made a cracking noise. We later noticed the air bag light was on. He found the broken wire under the seat and repaired it, but the light was still on. A call to the dealership revealed they knew about the issue and the fix was to "not move the seat so much". The next week- before we had a chance to take the car in to get the light cleared- the car was involved in a collision. I rear ended a car in slow-and-go traffic when she switched lanes in front of me while i was accelerating. $15,000 in damage was done to the car but the air bags did not go off. A witness that stopped to help had to pry the door open to get me out. The fighter fighters all remarked that they could not believe the air bags didn't go off. No airbags could have been a huge issue if the accident was worse.
Heated seat malfunction burned through upholstery, melted fabric and burned through my shirt.wires are exposed.
Seat warmer burned a hole through the seat and burned through my clothing to my skin.i reached back to see what was wrong and burned my hand.i had smelled smoke but it was too late by the time i figured out what had happened.it could have been extremely dangerous if i had been on a busy road with my son and it started a fire.i was lucky i was in our small town and was able to get pulled over quickly.while there so no serious injury, this could have ended much worse.
Seat belt warning light and chime come on and off randomly even when the seat belt is engaged. This occurs when the vehicle is both in motion and at a standstill.
I was driving down the highway with the seat warmer activated. The seat was very warm and i felt something poking me. I reached behind me to see what was poking me and something burned my finger. I stopped at the gas station and saw that a hole had been burned in the driver's seat. A hole had also been burned through my windbreaker and had started burning my shirt.
The heated seat burned a hole in the seat. The interior of the seat sounds and feels that it has melted and has become hard. This is on the seat back. We are unsure when this burning occurred, but have noted below when we noticed this damage.
Drivetime-downey sold me the above vehicle with no brakes, blown air compressor, and a faulty transmission. The bureau of automotive repairs is investigating the warranty company that failed to repair the brakes.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the driver's seat caught fire while driving. The contact stated that the driver's seat felt warmer than usual while the seat warmer was activated. The contact placed a lumbar cushion on the seat and found that the driver's seat was on fire. The seat back and cushion were burned. There were no injuries. The fire department was present to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to heritage volkswagen parkville (9215 harford rd, parkville, md 21234, (877) 398-1963) where it was determined that the seat cover and coil needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 190942827. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 197,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear middle seat head rest could not be adjusted. The dealer stated that the head rest could not be moved or replaced. The current and failure mileages were 2000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the abs warning indicator flashed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the abs control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the brake light randomly illuminated while waiting to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer was contacted several times, but the contact was unable to schedule a repair in a reasonable time frame. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The abs and parking brake light began to flash and beep constantly and the vehicle lost control for a small amount of time causing me to swerve a little bit but i regained control.i restarted the vehicle and it continues to flash and beep.this is said to be a known issue within the 09 models (the abs pump and module failure), but the company has yet to issue a recall to cover the expense of replacement.it is said that, the abs pump and module failure can cause the vehicle's brakes to lock up and not allow movement in close situations which can result in an accident.this is a safety hazard.
Second repair: must replace both rear brake calipers due to them seizing up. Uneven brake pad wear. 40% on right rear pad remaining. 2% on left rear pad remaining. Issue also occurred under warranty at 10,000 miles. Several others report this issue occurring only to the left rear pad.
Abs module failed
Update to recently filed incident report over brake system warnings in vw jetta:vw service has now replaced abs module at cost to me of approx. $2200.the car had been subject to a recall in 2017 for "45f2 - abs control module software" and update was performed in april 2017 at no cost. But the recent trouble was also abs-related:. Vw of kingston service stated: "16352 fault for abs control module faulty - not related to recall that was done in 2017."i wish to challenge the conclusion that the 2 abs incidents were unrelated. Additionally, a 2012 incident should be considered in which the vehicle's enginesuddenly stopped on highway and could not be restarted. Vw said problem was "car will not start. Cause: no comm to tcm, ecm, brake control unit, j500, j234. Convenience system, and tpms system. 97105550 vehicle elect system ecm replace... Remove reinstall."i submit that the 3 incidents in 2014, 2017 and 2021 involving in some way the brake control units are related and should all have been subject to warranty as safety defects.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 30 mph, the contact attempted to access the brake pedal and the vehicle slid before it stopped. The contact stated that the abs module was faulty. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated and constantly beeped. The contact was able to drive safely to their destination after the failure. The vehicle was taken to napelton volkswagen of orlando (12700 e colonial dr, orlando, fl 32826, (855) 843-6461) where the mechanic stated that since the warning indicator was currently illuminated, the update could not be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer called the contact and stated the same thing as the dealer. The failure mileage was 120,000.
During normal driving abs, brake, and esc lights turned on to inform me there's problem with the braking system. My vehicle at the time only had around 55,000 miles. I believe the abs module prematurely malfunctioned. Vw dealer confirmed a faulty abs module and it will cost $2,200 to fix it. When searching for related issues on the internet, if found numerous similar complaints regarding the abs failure. I can only assume that there are more drivers who have experienced the problem like me, but has not filed a complaint yet. I didn't even consider filing a complaint until i finally got it confirmed that it was the abs module failure. I believe vw should replace the abs module at no cost to owner.
Going down the interstate at 70mph beside a semi, the car slightly (not enough to take me out of my lane) pulls to the side & ding! ding! ding! 'abs' & 'esp' lights come on & the emergency 'brake' light on the dash starts flashing. No additional symptoms that i noticed on the next 15miles to work, just the dash lights. Upon arriving at work i park & shut the car off. Restart it. And everything appears as thou it was an aberration. No lights. No dinging. From a car that goes nuts when you're simply just low on wiper-fluid, it could be something major like an abs module or 'speed sensor' (from what 100s of other owners say online) or something 'minor' like a corroded fuse. Needless to say, while i'm wincing at the potential repair costs, i'm in fear of & dreading my drive home this evening. I'm glad no one was hurt this time but as we all know, the odds are someone is going to get hurt. Whatever is causing this problem for numerous vw owners is a safety issue. If abs & traction control are mandatory features on a car via the nhtsa, it stands to reason that rampant problems such as vw jetta owners are experiencing is a manufacturer's quality issue. It's not normal wear & tear. I actually trust the nhtsa to do the right things here; find out what the problem is & make vw fix it. The only other option the nhtsa has is to ignore a blatant problem with the abs & traction stability controls of a mass production family sedan/vehicle.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving, the abs warning light along with several other unknown warning lights illuminated.the vehicle started shaking while shifting gears. Additionally, the brakes failed to work effectively while depressing the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to shift gears correctly. The steering wheel was difficult to turn and was shaking. The contact stated that the rpm was fluctuating. The vehicle was turned off and restarted however, the failure recurred. The check engine, power steering and epc warning lights were also illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle drove normally for a while before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to hansel volkswagen (2951 corby ave, santa rosa, ca 95407) and was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to update the abs software. The dealer informed the contact that the abs module was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the abs module failed internally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
In february 2017 i received a safety recall notice from volkswagen of america, inc. Regarding a defective abs control module software. To date, i have been attempted to have this recall completed on three separate occasions and at different volkswagen service departments and have been advised that the recall couldn't be completed due to "loss of communication with the abs module"currently i am unable to pass the required smog testing and have been stopped by law enforcement because of expired tags. My registration fees are paid in full howeveri am unable to pass a smog test because of the recall on my vehicle. I am a single mother of a 22 month old girl who i transport in this vehicle and i am fearful we are in danger of accident due to this recall or getting towed by the policei would be faced with a financial hardship if that were to occur and if i should have to purchase a new vehicle.
Abs module recall for 2009 volkswagen models affected needs to be revised, for there are lots of cars that suffer from abs modules failing while they are driving. Some cars which are illegible are left unfixed by volkswagen because they do not fit the specific details of the recall. The company shipped cars out with faulty abs modules and refuse to fix it and those cars are hazardous on the road. My vehicle, for example, has abs module working intermittently while it should be staying on. During a diagnosis the ecu senses no communication between it and the abs module, which is a hazard knowing my abs will not always function when i need it to stop quicker in response to the many obstacles on the road. The faulty abs sensor messed with my steering and gauges. The gauges do not present real time calculations and the steering assist has completely shut down due to abs being unresponsive.
Intermittent electrical problems from undetermined source for last year, ended up losing all lights on passenger side of car, and some lights/light function on driver's side, including brake lights, turn signals, headlights etc.random security alarm going off without being able to turn it off, brake warning lights, traction control issues.after a quick internet search i became aware that this is a very common problem and known vw issue, and found f16 fuse to be melted along with a portion of the fuse box.called the only vw dealer in the city 10/23/14 and was told i had two safety recalls on my car, one for an ecm software update and one for this electrical issue, neither of which i was notified of, yet have been notified to have the "diesel only" sticker installed, and haven't moved since long before i purchased the car.dealer is not able to look at my vehicle until 10/27/14 and cannot provide a loaner car since volkswagen won't reimburse them for that cost.called volkswagen customer service and spoke with doug, only to be told they could not authorize rental car reimbursement, and i would need to either shoulder that expense myself or continue driving the car in it's current state.informed him that the car was not safe to be driven with the lighting issues, and fuse f16 being tied into abs as well, was told he couldn't help me.if they had done the correct thing, i wouldn't be left in an unsafe car to transport my family, due to their engineering design negligence.
Abs recall - i just received my recall for the jetta stating the above problem and remedy. But i don't the one paragraph in my letter above stating "please be aware that other conditions (unrelated to the issue described in this letter) may cause the abs system warning light in your vehicle to illuminate. Customers should be prepared to cover diagnostics and repair costs associated with these other, unrelated conditions"....really! are you fkm! i'm supposed to trust them when they tell me...."were sorry sir, but your problem is not related to the recall and the repair will cost you $650.00, thank you" haha, volkswagen is just trying to recoup the money they lost to the tdi scam. Never seen such a mischievous recall in my life! i have been having this problem for years now, rain or snow. If i turn the car off and back on it seams ok
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at any speed and when the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes did not pulsate. The brakes locked up and then stopped the vehicle. The "abs" message appeared on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the abs module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, he noticed smoke and flames coming from the rear driver's side tire. The contact stated he was able to put the fire out with water. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the rear driver's side caliper had seized and overheated, which would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Abs module recall.i received the recall notice from vw.prior to scheduling a service appointment with dealer to fix the abs unit failed on the car.when the dealer tested it they said it falls outside of the very narrow parameters that vw defined to cover the abs module failure and i would need to pay $2,700 to replace the abs module.the service manager confidentially told me they are seeing a large number of sudden abs module failures and vw is not covering very many.they wrote the recall and test procedure to avoid having to cover the repair.i believe this is a blatant effort by vw to avoid the expense of another costly recall on the heels of the diesel debacle.i believe this abs scandal is a great candidate for another class action lawsuit against vw
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal vibration. Also, the vehicle veered left or right when braking and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard numerous times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer (team volkswagen of hayward, 25115 mission blvd, hayward, ca 94544, (510) 885-1000) indicated that the remedy and parts were available. The regional case manager indicated that the manufacturer would not provide a solution because of the age and mileage of the vehicle. The contact was uncertain as to when the vehicle would be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
On june 22, 2016, while driving on a winding road the abs/esc lights illuminated and flashed.they went away when the car was turned off and restarted.then, on november 15, 2016, i made a defensive driving maneuver after being cut off by another car.i was driving approx 60 mph on the freeway and applied the brakes quickly to avoid hitting the other car.the brakes locked upcausing the care to skid.the car began to fishtail and lose control.i was unable to steer properly and the abs system never engaged.the car spun and did 180 degree turn slamming into the side of the freeway wall causing over $4000 in damage to the car.after the crash the abs/esc caution lights were illuminated and flashing.the lights went away when the car was turned off and restarted.then on jan. 5 2017, during adverse weather conditions (snow packed roads), my car slid off the freeway and became stuck.i had to request emergency road side services to pull me out.i was traveling under 10 mph and the abs system failed to engage.once again the abs and esc warning lights were illuminated turning off when the car was restarted.all of these incidents appear to be directly related to the recent recall notice for the abs control module failure.
2009 vw jetta se has a recall for the abs module and the vw refused to honor the recall. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle prior to the recall and i was told to wait for the recall because the abs module was defective. After the recall was issued i took my car to the dealer but vw refused to replace the abs module, as stated by the recall. Reason given, is that the abs module has pre-existing faults. This is obvious, that is why it failed. The components on the board are not soldered properly thus leading to the components on the board to come loose due to the natural vibration of the vehicle. The abs module is defective and a software update will not repair a bad soldering. Please advise.
While driving the vehicle, i had to stop quickly due to possible impact with a car which ran a red light. My abs kicked in to prevent wheel lock up and suddenly esp/abs lights came on along with 3 loud beeps and my wheels locked up. Abs/esp lights stayed on and my traction control, stability control and abs did not function anymore. Conventional braking was still working normal and car was drive-able. Upon performing a abs/esp scan for faults, it indicated a internal failure of the abs control module. Turning the car on and off resets the lights and abs function is restored, but if you attempt to do another panic stop- all the lights come on and anti-lock brakes do not function- brakes lock up.
My wife was driving her 2009 vw jetta and the abs, traction control and brake light comes on the dashboard the other day with a beeping sound also. First let me say this car just turned 65,000 miles. I have owned many vehicles in my lifetime and this is unacceptable for a major safety device to fail as this did so early in the life of this car. I have read many other complaints that the abs control module fails and consumers have lost steering. This part is $1550.00 and another $375.00 to install, total of $1925.00. You can only buy this part new at the vw dealer ( just called). I can't believe this has not been recalled by now. Please someone look into this problem. I don't want my wife driving this car, it is not safe with no abs working and possible loss of steering. Also don't know if this is connected to the abs problem but the rear brakes are used up way to soon. Brake dust all over the rear wheels. I'm a car guy and work on cars, this is not right.. Thank you..
Shortly after the emissions recalls where done in 2019 at aprox 184,000.at approx 186,000 miles the abs control module went out.the vehicle has 190,000 miles and i have called my local vw dealer and they say no recalls for this. There has been over 136,000 vehicles affected, so why isnt mine under a recall?i had just purchased the vehilce.
The abs module has failed
Unsatisfactory resolution to nhtsa recall no.: 16v-913https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/rclrpt-16v913-3524.pdfthe proposed resolution to this recall is unsatisfactory.how can is it assured that if a module passes the load test the pcu ground connection will not fail at a future time?the failure reportedly occurs just when the abs/esp/steering system is needed most to maintain vehicle control.if this was a known manufacturing defect and the abs control module was replaced by an updated module with proper soldering then all vehicles produced with this manufacturing defect should receive an updated module.
Vw jetta wolfsburg edition 2009. 1. I have taken my car auto repair shop over 5x over the times over the past year because the 'engine malfunction' light was going on/off intermittently - on for 3 hours then off, on for 2 days, off. Now the check engine light is permanently illuminated on the dashboard despite multiple engine auto repair services rendered. 2. The abs and eps/asr symbols illuminate and alarm goes off randomly without reason while i am driving 50-65mph on major nyc highways and/or when im driving 15-35 on a residential street. The eps/asr flashes continuously while sounding an alarm for 60 seconds or so, abs remains constant lit and will continue to do so until i am able to stop, turn of the engine, wait a minute, andthen restart the car. On highway i have had to drive considerable distance withemergency lights flashing.3. I was pulled over by a cop at night because one of my tail lights was out. I had no idea that was the case and would have never found out because the "light bulb!" warning was not on, and never came on. I got it fixed 2 days later, still no light bulb signal, my right taillight was replaced. About 2 weeks later the "light bulb!" icon illuminated, i tested and all the lights were working- but the 'lightbulb!' remained lit. About 2 weeks later the lightbulb was off.4. The aux feature on my car is no longer accessible. Repair shop but they were unable to fix because vw speciality code/ system programming?5. I have noticed it takes more effort to engage my brakes while driving. I have had my car brake pads replacedat least 2x over the past 6 years (i have driven about 20k miles).also note - no symbol of emergency brake/ mechanic maintenance / wornbrake pads/ automatic transmission/gearbox symbol were illuminated during this event (in february 2018) and none of these symbols had illuminated to this day (april 2018).
Hi yes i am concerned in regards i had a call for a recall on my jetta 2009. Nhtsa called me to set up and appointment.i did exactly what i was supposed to do with the recall. When the recall was finish i thought my work was on the manufacturing and was to pay the dealership. Long story short i had to pay for the labor and the parts for a recall on my 2009 jetta volkswagen..
I was approaching a red light when suddenly the abs brake light came on, followed by every light on my dashboard.my car stalled and came to a complete stop. Fortunately i was in the right hand lane of a semi-busy street and was able to wait until my car started up again.had i been on the freeway with my two small children in the backseat, i have no doubt that this would have caused a serious accident or death. I was told that i need to replace my complete abs system. I have approximately 72,000 miles on this car and have serviced it regularly.there is no reason for a part which affects the electrical system and safety of the driver should go out this soon unless it is a defective part - period!!!i know that hundreds have experienced the same problem as me as i have read their complaints online.vw needs to immediately make the repairs necessary to correct this problem in order to make their vehicles safe to the public and before anyone is injured or dies.if vw ignores this problem, instead of dealing with repairs, vw will be dealing a class action suit.please take note, vw.
The abs module failed. Dealer said there was no recall for my car, but i see that there was in fact a recall of 2009jettas for this exact issue. My repair was 1413.48 on 9/11/18. The vehicle was fine, inspected 8/10/18, one month later my 16 year old was driving to school and the abs light came on, the brake light was flashing, and there was a constant beeping alarm while driving.
My car was operating fine, then one day when starting it on my lunch break i heard three loud pitched beeps.upon starting the car my abs and traction control lights were steadily on while the brake light was flashing.clearing the codes, then driving about 15 mph the codes would show back up.scanned it with a vcds scanner, and it shows 16352- control module- electrical error
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle slid to a stop. In addition, the abs and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to volkswagen mckinney (3600 s central expy., mckinney, tx 75070) where it was diagnosed that the abs control module needed to be repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unable to be repaired because a software update was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that a diagnostic test was not needed because the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While attempting to start the vehicle, the abs control warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to savannah volkswagen (50 eisenhower dr, savannah, ga 31406, (912) 920-5455) where it was diagnosed that the abs control unit needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The abs module on my 2009 vw jetta.after taking it to the vw dealer in ontario california on 12-27-2016, service adviser robert tobar informed me that theabs module failed and told me that it needed to be replaced. I was quoted $2640.39. I asked him if there was a recall for this part and he said no. Since so many people had the same problem, i figured it had to be a faulty part and decided to wait for the announcement of a recall. In march 2017, i found out that approximately 136k vehicles were recalled for the abs module. Manufacturer recall number 45f2/nhtsa recall number 16v913 after searching my vin number, i found out that my car is eligible for the recall.i took my car to the dealer 3/10/17 9:30am. The service adviser is philip gibson.i called philip at 4:46pm and he informed me that the replacement abs part was put on order and that it would take approximately 5 days to fix. At 523pm, philip called me and said that because my abs module already faulted due to the recall, that i wasn't eligible for the recall and that i would have to pay for the fix to be eligible for the recalled. I told him that this did not make sense and he agreed and told me to call customer care at 9093765411. Unfortunately, customer care was already closed.please help.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the anti lock braking system failed. The contact became aware of the failure while driving low speeds in local traffic. The contact performed a diagnostic himself, which located a failure code at the anti lock brake pump. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. Updated 05/10/17*lj
Here's a video i made that shows the effects: http://youtu.be/ubg3nmsa75mi'll just be driving along and suddenly the car will start beeping and the power steering will quit working and every warning light on the dashboard will come on at the same time and the speedometer will drop to zero no matter what speed i'm driving and sometimes the car will pop out of gear while i'm driving 70 miles an hour on the freeway.it started out intermittently in 2014 and the dealership couldn't diagnose the problem. But then it started happening more and more frequently and the issue could be identified in late 2015.so now 2 different vw dealerships have told me that the issue is a faulty abs module. It's crazy that an abs module can shut down so many different systems while the car is in motion. If you look around online you'll find it affects several different vw models, at least the jetta and the golf, maybe others. My wife and i don't drive the car anymore because we don't want to get in a wreck when the car just pops out of gear for no reason. But i bet other people have been hurt by these faulty abs modules and all the dangerous effects they have on the car.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the brake warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the abs module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The technician refused to repair the vehicle and stated that the module would need to be replaced before the remedy could be performed. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Abs vw jetta recall. My 2009 vw is currently under a safety recall for abs system failures. The abs system on my car has in fact failed, yet the dealer is refusing to complete the recall because the system is in failure and they claim that the software cannot be updated to see if the system is failing. The dealer instructed me to replace the abs system in my car (at my own cost) so they can complete the software check. The estimate for the repair was $2900. I refused as the part in question is under recall. They claim the recall does not cover my failed abs system. I believe volkswagen is abdicating their safety responsibilities for a known problem and failed part in their cars. In a cursory review online there are hundreds of similar complaints to be found online. I hope that the ntsb is reviewing similar complaints and will compel vw to make the mechanical repairs to the abs systems necessary, not just check the software.
Abs, brake, seat belt and washer lights came on and still on at all times
I got a recall on my abs module and voltswagon is fighting with me and saying they're not paying for it or doing it for me when it clearly states on the email i got that they will pay for all services. I'm still able to drive it but since it has to do with my brakes it makes me very nervous.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to hover clay cooley volkswagen of richardson (300 north central express way, richardson, tx 75080, 214-336-5770). The dealer stated that they would not replace the abs control module free of charge. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to send an invoice with the cost for the abs control module and they may provide reimbursement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Brakes squealed from the date of delivery in march 2009.vehicle was taken to vw service department on several occasions to inspect brakes.i was told each time that that's common in the vw jetta and i had to get used to it.brakes seemed to fail on several occasions and caused an accident.vehicle was taken to vw service after accident several times to inspect brakes and each time i was told nothing is wrong until they finally replaced the booster and the sway bar links.after vehicle was delivered back to me, the brake fluid started to leak and the brake warning light keeps illuminating.vw said that nothing is wrong with the car.the car has delayed braking and sometimes no brakes and is dangerous on the roads, especially the highway.
The lr brake pads and rotors consistently show excessive wear.there were no problems noted with the emergency brake or caliper each time we have changed the brakes and only this left rear shows extreme wear.the left rear brakes have needed changing three times this past yea and i've changed the other brakes just to be safe.this last occurrence the vehicle failed to stop without the brake pedal being depressed as far as it would go, and even then the ability to stop was greatly diminished.prior to this incident, a loud scraping noise was evident in the vehicle while rolling even without the brakes being depressed and many times the rear of the vehicle smelled like something was burning when it was parked following it being driven.the technician looked at the car and stated that the caliper was frozen and it seems that this issue continually occurs with this car even with a new caliper it will continue to have this happen.
Abs, traction control, and brake light warnings all flashing. Abs control module faulty and needed to be replaced
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the abs failed and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The contact discovered that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes). The contact drove the vehicle to volkswagen of olympia (2107 cooper point rd sw, olympia, wa 98502, (844) 853-3221) and was informed that in order for the recall repair to be performed, the abs module needed to be replaced at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 177,000.
I replaced the brake pads on the above described vw. For more completeness it is a vw jetta 2009 sportwagen, tdi (diesel). The 4 front brake pad thicknesses were about 3/16", the 4 rear brake pad thicknesses were 1/16". This is very unusual. All cars that i have owned etc. Experience faster front pad wear than rear pad wear. This is also what vw expects as they have the electronic wear sensor on the front brake pad. I believe that this may be caused by a defective proportioning valve or by a too soft pad material.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving various highway speeds, the abs and esc warning indicators suddenly illuminated and the steering wheel became harder to turn. In addition, the speed suddenly decreased. The vehicle was taken to lithia volkswagen in reno, nv where it was diagnosed that the abs module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, electronic stability control); however, since the diagnostic codes were not obtained from the module, the module would not be replaced per the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). When the contact initially received the notice, he contacted tom bush volkswagen (9850 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225, 904-371-4350) who serviced the vehicle and replaced the defective components. Two years later, the contact's wife noticed that the abs and brake warning indicators were illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle back to the same dealer and was informed that he would have to pay out of pocket for any future repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were standing by the dealer's decision regarding the handling of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000. Consumer stated i was contacted by sarah at vw of america's customer care department and told that the update that was done and code that is shown does not hold them responsible for honoring the recall. I have tried to get info on how the code works with the abs module and was told there is no one to explain.
The abs module needs to be restore or replace. The lights on the dashboard that comes on includes engine, brakes,steering, abs, and e.t.c.(electronic throttle control).what actually happens when it comes on is it hard to steer,acceleration goes slow, beeping hearing test noise frequents , gas gauge goes to e, and speedometer stops working. This happens frequently and doesn't matter what road or highway i'mwhat makes it more dangerous when its hard to steel and the brake lights are constantly flashing.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). When the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, it was diagnosed that the vehicle's software failed and was unable to be updated. The dealer also stated that the module needed to be replaced; however, approval from the manufacturer was needed. The manufacturer determined that although the dealer diagnosed that the module needed to be replaced, it would not be replaced. The recall stated that "any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced." the failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
I was driving down the highway at approximately 55mph when a construction vehicle swerved into my lane in front of me.i braked quickly - firmly but not a full panic brake - and immediately felt the car lose traction and start to spin. There was no abs brake pedal feedback.the car did a perfect 180 and i ended up between the left and middle lanes, facing the wrong direction.thankfully i didn't spin off of the road and the cars behind me were able to stop in time - about a foot from where my front bumper stopped.i was extremely lucky and i could have been killed. I reversed the car, got facing in the right direction and then pulled off into the shoulder to catch my nerves and evaluate the car.there was a beeping sound and 'brake' illuminated on the dashboard. I turned the car off, waited a minute and turned it back on.no warning sounds or dash lights showed anything was wrong after the restart. I scheduled an appointment with my local vw dealer and found out my abs module needed to be replaced at a cost of around $2300.not to mention the two rear tires i needed to replace from the wheels locking up and flat-spotting them. I called vw usa to complain and after 3 calls explaining that this seems to be a recurring problem from the nhtsa website complaints area, was told a 25% discount on the repair was as good as they could do and have a nice day.no concern or comments on the lack of any warning lamp of abs failure before the incident or after the car was restarted.the failure could have occurred 2 years prior while the car was in warranty but i didn't know until i actually needed the abs to work and found out the hard way.shame on vw... It appears to be a known safety issue and they are looking the other way to save a buck.
This car skids out and fish tails when applying brakes. I bought this for my teenager daughter and i don't feel it's safe because the abs system is turned off by by a faulty module. It's already been in one accident.
Here's another abs module failure thanks to vw's horrible design.the failure is causing the entire dash cluster to go haywire. Car beeps all the time because it thinks the emergency brake is on. Speedometer doesn't work! fuel gauge jumps up when engaging brakes. Abs, traction, epc, cel lights constantly on, and sometimes it goes into limp mode making it dangerous to drive on the highway. Vw charges $2,000 for the part excl labor which is 20% of the price of the car new. This should not happen with a seven year old car at only 100k miles
A safety recall was issued by volkswagen for abs software that potentially did not properly identify abs module errors.when i took the car in for service, the local dealership informed me that they did not have the required parts.they stated that vw policy did not allow them to order parts until the new software was loaded to abs module and a test conducted.vw dealership stated that 70% of abs boards fail test and it takes eight days to receive replacement part.i contacted vw customer service and opened a case.vw customer service investigated and confirmed vw policy prevents dealerships from ordering or maintaining parts inventory for recalled cars without an error report.i contacted the ceo of vw but have not received a response.i would like the nhtsa's assistance to have vw complete the recall repairs and have required parts in inventory to make repairs.
I had made an appointment with volkswagen dealership to have my car looked at because of the recall. My abs light came on and has been on for weeks. It hasn't turned off. When i took my car in they tried to perform a software update but weren't able to because apparently the module went out before the recall. I haven't had any problems with this until just a few weeks ago so i don't understand how that is possible. Now they are saying its technically my fault and now im stuck paying 1200 on an abs module and maintenance. My abs light came on went i went around a corner and slammed on my breaks, ever since then it wont turn off.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the abs module malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to shift out of gear. The affected parts included the speedometer and the power steering. The speedometer shifted to zero mph without the assistance of the driver, and the steering wheel stiffened, which caused further difficulties for the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/22/16*lj
I was on snow and braked hard to turn into my driveway, as i was sliding a bit.i heard a pop and the skid, brake and abs lights came on with a dinging alarm.my brakes still seemed to work.i took my car to have it checked and was told by my mechanic that the abs module was bad according to his scanner.it was below freezing at the time, so my mechanic told me to wait for the weather to warm up, and hopefully something was just frozen.he said that it indicated a ground wire was a problem to the abs module and maybe it was just a matter of fixing that, or the module was bad.i looked up that the 2009 jettas had a problem and recall on the abs modules.i took it to the dealer, who updated software, but said mine didn't qualify for replacement under the recall.i don't understand how, if my module is bad and a ground wire is involved how the recall is not valid.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While the contact's wife was driving the vehicle, the brake, abs, and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as indicated in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,418.
The contact owned a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 30 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated as the brake pedal was depressed. The contact's vehicle did not stop and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to call her insurance company. The manufacturer opened case number: 180215369. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) after the crash, which could have contributed to the brake failure. The failure mileage was 163,129. Engine was placed with a remanufactured engine in november 2014 due to original engine failure. The mileage for original replacement engine was approximately 38,000 miles.
Driving down the highway i had to slam on my brakes, expecting the abs to kick on i kept my foot down until i realized all my tires had locked up and i started to slide sideways. In heavy traffic i began pumping my brakes. Ever since, my abs system will work for a brief second before shutting off. This is a known issue for many 2009 mark v vw vehicles including the jetta. I was told by vw that it would bea $1600 replacment abs module. This should be recalled as a safety hazard by vwoa.
Vehicle was included in the abs recall in 2017. Dealer didn't replace the module at the time, stating that the software was updated, which would detect the failure before it actually happened. Customer was told that if the abs light came up, just returned for the replacement of the module for free because it was under warranty. When the said light came up after a few thousand miles, customer returned to the dealer. Dealer indicated that it was covered under the warranty and ordered the module for replacement. Customer was advised that it was safe to drive locally while waiting for a month for an appointment. Customer was informed that it was free multiple times until after the long wait for an appointment and hours of waiting during the actual service, when 'nothing has been done' because it was not free.dealer explained that the error code in the vehicle was different fromthe ones on a piece of paper that they had for the recall replacement. Customer asked what the codes meant and what was the problem with the vehicle; dealer didn't know. However, dealer advised customer to have the module replaced at customer's cost.
Abs lite steady and brake lite flashing.upon braking these fault lites lit...had diagnosed at vw certified facility...abs module has failed.
Abs failure that aligns with nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 appeared on my 2009 jetta. Year, make, and model are covered in the recall though vw claims my vin does not fall within the recall parameters. Solid abs warning light and blinking brake light. Private vw specialist determined we need abs module and pump at the cost of $2500 for a known issue or we will not have anit-lock brakes. Per the recall, this can cause a loss of vehicle control and can increase the risk of crash. Failure occurred at 81k miles
Randomly, most of the vehicle warning lights, check engine or malfunction indicator light, brake system, abs, traction control or esp, airbag fault, appear while i am using a brake for red light and driving on any kinds of roads. Then i feel the wheel as heavier than usual, the past (cannot turn smoothly like before). I just purchased the used vehicle on december 16, 2015. The cardealer, autonation, sold the car by advertising that's well maintenanced and all checked. However, within6 months after the purchase, those vehicle warning lights came up on the display. Autonation suggested me to go to wollswagen dealer. The mechanic at the local volkswagen dealer gave me an estimates for the repair around 2,000 usd saying that abs system is not working and needs to be replaced by a new one.i asked a help to autonation, but the dealer said that's why volkswagen car is known as a risky choise. The dealer appolozied me saying that he cannot help me.is there any way to return the car to autonation or to get my car repaired by autonation?
The contact's wife owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bob boast volkswagen (4827 14th st w, bradenton, fl 34207, (941) 755-8585) where it was diagnosed that the abs control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the repair was performed and the vin was not included in any other recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
The contact owned a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at approximately 45 mph and applying the brake pedal, the abs, the stability, and the brake warning lights illuminated. In addition, there was a loud abnormal noise and the vehicle spun out of control. The vehicle flipped three times and crashed into a bush. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger axle was fractured. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
I bought a 2009 jetta after it was listed in the nhtsa article "safest used cars for teens."wish i hadn't.vw has a problem with their abs modules failing unexpectedly, but it is not a recall issue.my anti-locks failed today as i attempted to avoid a vehicle nearly side swiping me on an urban interstate during daytime traffic.this caused me to spin about 180 degrees and can't believe i wasn't t-boned.this vehicle should be taken off of that list, and not be recommended as a safe vehicle for teens.
Jetta's abs light and traction lights came on. Speedometer will sputter and car dashboard will have a beeping sound with the brake light on as well as the abs light. Can will still drive normally but the warning lights and beeping sound will appear every few minutes. Took it to the dealer and was told my abs module needs to be replaced and the repair will cost $2400. Searched online and other jetta owners seem to have this same problem.
The lr brake pads and rotors consistently show excessive wear.there are no problems with the emergency brake or caliper noticed each time; however, the pads and rotors have needed replacement three times this year and only these left rear have shown the issue.at the last occurrence before this service, the vehicle failed to stop without the brake pedal being depressed as far as it was able to go and even then, the ability to stop was greatly diminished.prior to this incident a loud scraping noise was evident in the vehicle while rolling even without the brake depressed and many times the rear of the vehicle had smelled like something was burning when it was parked directly after driving.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Driving home when exiting off to the hwy my jetta will flash the abs, brake and esc lights while beeping. Took car to mechanic it was relayed that the abs module was bad. I refuse to take car to vw dealer because i already have issues with them about the erc valve and diesel fuel particulate filter (engine light constantly stays on) being 1 of the issues vw has admitted being faulty but still not doing anything about it. To get the abs fixed it's going to be over $2500 and the have the erc & diesel fuel particulate filter fixed is over $3000. Each of these items are faulty and should be taken care of by the dealer with a cent paid from my pocket. Both are life threatening faults that eventually could lead to my death or deaths of others. I have no choice as this is my sole source of transportation so i have to drive it. Even though vw admits fault they are doing nothing to help except for offering "consolation" gifts - none will cover cost to fix car and get myself and others out of danger. Vw needs to be held responsible.
Car abs systen danger. No mechanic can fix
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle started to decelerate and was able to come to a complete stop. The traction control, abs, brake, and tire pressure warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact called brandon volkswagen at (813) 630-4000 (located at 9816 e adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619) and was informed that either the abs module or the speed sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
Upon driving through a highway interchange at a lower rate of speed the electronic stability control disconnected with an amber solid light on the instrument cluster indicating so, the anti-lock braking system also disengaged indicated as well with an amber solid light on the instrument cluster, and the brake light was flashing red on the instrument cluster.upon turning off the car and turning it back on it resets, however the issue is becoming more common as time goes on.
I was driving on the 101 freeway at 4pm on my way home from work in moderate to heavy traffic when i braked thinking it was closer to the car in front of me then i actually was and hit my brake; my foot when to the floor, the car did not stop but skidded and spun around.i landed facing the opposite direction on the edge of an embankment without hitting any other car.i called 911 thinking it would roll down the embankment and was able to crawl out of the passenger side door.there was brush on the side of the freeway which prevented me from rolling down. My car is currently at the shop and waiting for inspection.
My 2009 vw jetta has the abs, electronic stability program (esp) warning lamps illuminated with a flashing brake warning light during normal highway driving. The abs system program was updated by my local vw dealer about two years ago as a part of a vw recall that was mailed to us. The car is extremely sensitive to wet or moist roads on a 90f day, it acts like it's driving on ice.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact was experiencing a progressing failure with the abs and electronic stability control indicators illuminating and the brake light flashing. Months later, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact called charles maund volkswagen (6900 burnet rd, austin, tx 78757, (512) 458-1111) and was informed that the remedy was not available. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 20 mph, the brakes seized and started to make a grinding noise. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to release. The failure occured on numerous occasions.the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (southern volkswagen greenbrier, 1248 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320) for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired because the module could not be read. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 50 mph, the brake pedal failed to operate normally without warning. The vehicle was taken to suntrup volkswagen (located at 6000 s lindbergh blvd saint, mo 63123 314-892 -8200) where it was diagnosed that the brake caliper and parking brake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Abs control module failure is very common for mk5 jetta's and golf's.mine failed approaching a red light in a foot of snow,resulting in a loss of the traction control, abs and stability control. Volkswagen needs to do the right thing and issue a technical service bulletin before there is a loss of life.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer (brown's volkswagen, 10501 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23236, (804) 379-7283) for diagnostic testing. The dealer located failure code: dtc 125 (which was related to the recall) and stated that the abs control module would need to be replaced with the software upgrade. The dealer also located failure code: dtc 124 (unknown). The contact stated that the dealer was awaiting a response from the manufacturer to resolve the dtc 124 failure code. The manufacturer provided a case number and the contact was awaiting a remedy. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic for further diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the abs, brakes and traction warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive safely to his residence. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and was informed the abs software needed to be updated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control).a dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.*dt
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). Later, when the vehicle was started, the abs, brake, epc, and esc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation volkswagen las vegas (6375 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89146). The vehicle was not repaired because another unknown repair needed to be completed first. The vehicle was then taken to findlay volkswagen (983 auto show drive, henderson, nv 89014) where the previous dealer's assessment was confirmed. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and epc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the contact was unsure of the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and an appointment was scheduled with a dealer (central valley volkswagen, 4620 mchenry ave, modesto, ca 95356, (209) 524-6811) for diagnostic testing. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control), although the failures were identical. The manufacturer provided no solution other than having the dealer replace the part. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
I have light come on when turn on car and abs light ccme on jerk the car whn move it itto gear.this does all the time i scared goin get car accident.
Brakes locking up..lights for abs stability on
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My abs light came on when i was in cruise control at 60 mph and knocked me out of cruise control. Another time i was getting ready to stop for a stop sign and the brake pedal started to vibrate and i almost couldn't stop and the abs light went on.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the exterior brake lights remained illuminated. In addition, the dealer diagnosed that the abs modules failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not yet given the approval for the repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer provided the contact with a loaner vehicle. The contact did not know if the dealer would update the abs control module software and replace the abs modules. The manufacturer had not provided a reasonable solution. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Onboard diagnostic code -012276 abs hydraulic pump - flashing red brake light, abs light and electronic stability control light illuminated.when stopping on a wet street abs failed to work and car skidded.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated and decelerated without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. Also, the abs warning indicator illuminated. Volkswagen of oakland (2740 broadway, oakland, ca 94612, (510) 907-4396) diagnosed that the abs needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Abs the brakes lights are onthere a recall onvolks wagon will notdo it .i have to do every thing eles on it first. I just came in for the recall northing eles
Abs module failure.
I have been told my car is not eligible for the abs module replacement claim but there is a problem with it as i drive the car. The brake light, traction control light and abs light are all on and flashing with a beep that is consistent once the key is in the ignition and it's a very distracting sound that i wish i could fix myself but even the part costs $600+ and to go to the dealer and get it fixed for $1800.i am a college student who doesn't have the funds to fix this issue and i have not been given a reason why my vehicle is not eligible for the fix.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle would start to decelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The instrument panel lights all illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the brakes would make a squeaking noise. The abs, the bracket and engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed but was not repaired. The vin was included in a manufacturers recall where the abs control module software needed to be updated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The car disables the abs while driving, and the abs, brake and electronic stability control indicators are lit simultaneously, while the car dings.quite distracting.a little research shows complaints for the same behavior since just oct. 30, 2019:nhtsa id number: 11277060nhtsa id number: 11288718nhtsa id number: 11283008nhtsa id number: 11279604there is a recall which was considered closed for my vehicle for this issue: 16v913000dealership has also quoted about $1500 to replace the abs module, because the current module cannot be updated.seems like there are lots of bad modules that cannot be updated.this is a hazard condition; especially here in michigan.
Vehicle had faulty abs brake module, after replacing module, the error still exists. Brakes are not working correctly. Wheels lock up and the vehicle cannot be stopped quickly. Abs, brake, and traction control light are flashing. Before the abs module was replaced, the speedometer and power steering would stop working. After replacement, they work but the abs system still malfunctions.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact was unable to start the vehicle and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed as needing a new battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the battery was tested at the dealer and the vehicle was able to start. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
I purchased this 2009 jetta vw used from my daughter.she was original owner and diligent about keeping the maintenance up to date.it had 115,000 miles when i purchased it and had to replace battery and rear brakes within 3 months although she had replaced rear brakes 6 months earlier. My complaint is the parking brake never seemed to hold and i would need to leave the car in gear when parking the car on a hill.the car had rolled back when i left the car parked at my work 6 months ago and it rolled back and hit the sidewalk curb.no damage at the time.today 8/28.17 i went to the store and parked the car outside the stores entrance door.the lot has a very slight slope but generally level.i pulled back on the hand brake which seemed secure.when i left the car i was gone for less than 3 min when i entered the store. I had forgotten my cellphone and returned to the car which was only 10 ft from door. It had rolled back about 50 ft and hit a tree in the parking lot..the crash caused damage to my rear right right fender and quarter panel in the amount of over $2000.this crash was direct result of a faulty hand brake. It was only a miracle that no car or children were hit by the car.only a lone tree was damaged.i believe this is a defect of this model.my daughter confirmed that this had also occurred with her after setting the parking brake to his full stop position. I believe vw should take responsibility for the damages.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 25 mph, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle began spun and crashed into a wall. The abs warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the communication to the abs module failed. The abs module and pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall despite having the same failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.
2009 vw jetta purchased in st. Paul, mn, on april 11, 2018. Mileage was 130,225. Mileage is currently 131,600. The abs system failed on august 17, 2018 - multiple control panel lights were activated and still remain activated. There has been a recall on the abs control module software ' vw code 45f2. 'corrective action' portion of the recall notice:'update the abs control module software with improved diagnostic capability to detect insufficient pcu ground connection. Abs modules with insufficient ground connections will be replaced.'took the car to vw of inver grove heights. They said they installed the software upgrade but since the abs system had already failed they could do nothing more without me paying to have the abs module and pump replaced ' approximately $2,300. Vw care's eric waldowski, who said he was the assistant to the ceo at vw, said this to me: 'in this circumstance i will not stand behind our product or our engineers. We will not replace the module since the car was not brought in for the software update prior to the failure of the abs system. We are not obligated to repair this abs system therefore we will not.'i did not own the car when the recall was sent out in march, 2017. According to the carfax i received, the car was taken to vw of inver grove heights for "service" july 18, 2017 - while the recall was available. I believe that vw of inver grove heights should have fixed the abs software according to the recall at that time. Eric waldowski called me today and said that the "service" that was completed on july 18, 2017 was "body work" and it was sublet to another provider. Thus, vw of inver grove heights was under no obligation to alert the owner to the recall and/or fix it at that time. My contention is that vw should honor the recall notice and replace the abs module at their cost for two reasons - failure of abs and was in shop.
I got the 2009 vw jetta on 8/2017 at a used car lot i went on website vw schedule appointment for a oil changecheck vin # on recall by then it come up recall called the number website gave me
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. When the ignition was started, the traction control and abs indicators illuminated. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and both warning indicators illuminated again. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road to allow the engine to cool off. The vehicle was restarted and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lithia volkswagen of reno (7063 s virginia st, reno, nv 89511, (775) 800-5704) where the contact was informed that the abs control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,767.
My abs module stopped working oct 2016, i had it repaired nov 2016. I received a safety recall notice for the abs module feb 2017. Stated would reimburse for repairs if they had already been made. I mailed requested information 3/3/17. I phoned on 4-12-17 to verify it was received.i was told it was received on 3/9/17 and was under review. I was told that the recall was for a specific part, not the entire abs module and my repair bill did not have the part number that was replaced on it. I was told to wait for a letter explaining what further information they would need from my mechanic and i should have that letter in a couple of weeks. After a month and receiving no letter i called on 5/17/17 and was told still under review, i would have a response in 4 weeks. By 6/23/17 still no letter so i called again and was told by the rep she would call me back after she looked into it. On 6/26/17 the vw rep phoned me and stated they would not be paying my claim because i had the abs module repaired instead of a completely replaced.this is the exact opposite of what i was told originally. I believe this to be a scam to not have to pay. Per their original recall letter-attached-it was a specific defect in the abssystem and not the entire system itself. The decline letter that i received-attached-states that it was not covered because i needed to replace it with a new abs module.clearly they change their story to suit their needs.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving, the contact stated that the vehicle performed abnormally. Also, the speedometer and fuel gauge ceased to function, and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control), but the technician refused to perform the repair due to the hydraulic pump needing to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Has some strange noise as soon as i moved car first thing in the morning. Dropped off son at school and less than half a mile car was stuck when i tried to accelerate. Removed tire and loosened caliper and noticed disc was cracked and inner pad missing.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start because the battery was dead. The vehicle was jumpstarted and seven warning indicators illuminated including the check engine, abs, esp, and power steering indicators. The vehicle started after the jumpstart and was taken to ciocca volkswagen of allentown (1345 lehigh st, allentown, pa 18103) where it was diagnosed that a new abs module, pump, and ignition switch were needed. The contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
My vw jetta tdi had many problems since i purchased it. First, we had problems with the injection system imploding. They asked if we ever put in gasoline instead of diesel. I told them absolutely not. They wanted to charge me $6500 because car was out of warranty but service manager got vw to pay for it because i said i was going to get an attorney. On june 27, 2014 we had with an electrical problem where the battery was draining from a short in the radio modulator. The car had 101,348 miles. They fixed the problem which took 9 days to fix and cost $1238.56. I noticed the radio would stayed on with the key out of the car after that though. Then we had the check engine, air bag, abs and traction lights on at 109,452. I took it to my service station on 11/28/2014, but he said the dealer had to program update the software and check the abs module for electrical problem. The dealer said it was the o2 sensor on number 2 cylinder. They found no problems with the air bag, abs module or traction control. They charged me $600. The lights were all off. On january 3,my 17 year old daughter and her girlfriend went to the movies last night with the car. It was lightly raining out. She left the movie theatre around 8:20 pm. She came up to an intersection that was turning red. She applied the brakes and skidded through the intersection hitting another vehicle that was crossing. She was doing about 40 mph. She said the car did not want to stop. She said there where lights on the dashboard when she was driving. People in the other car went to hospital.
I had scary moments while i was driving my vw jetta last friday may 13, 2016. Suddenly the vehicle started acting up. The lights on the dashboard that comes on for warning started blinking included engine, brake lights are constantly flashing, steering, abs, and e.t.c. (electronic throttle control) + bold red line flashing across drive gears display all in one!!!!!! which is not makes any sense. ''. Had to maneuver over to the side of the road, lucky we didn't get in an accident!!!!what actually happens when it comes on it is hard to steer, acceleration goes slow, beeping hearing test noise frequents, gas gauge goes to e, and speedometer goes all the way to the end. This happens frequently and doesn't matter what road or highway i'm in, which makes it more dangerous when it's hard to steel and the brake lights are constantly flashing and when i steer the vehicle goes back not forward. I towed my vehicle to a local vw dealership and it was determined that the abs module failed and caused the problems. The cost to replace abs module is $2350 ($1650 abs module +$700 labor). This is obviously a manufacturing defect which can cause an immediate harmful affect if i was on a highway or not being careful i could have easily been in a life threatening accidenti don't think it's fair that consumers should absorb the cost of this type of repair i think vw should send a recall immediately.vw knows about this problem and they replaced the abs part # 1k0 614 517 befwith new part # 1k0 614 517 bk bef ( i request the old parts from the dealer)-attached my video that i recorded at the time that i had this incident. Https://drive.google.com/file/d/0b1qrivbdbo7qmla2z1rmanbru3m/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0b1qrivbdbo7qwdbmrnhgedheeee/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0b1qrivbdbo7qbfa2two5ofvit2m/view?usp=sharing
Abs module failed on my vehicle without warning and for no apparent reason as i was driving at about 40mph. Car has only done about 67,000 miles. The failure of the part affected not only the abs itself but the power steering, the gas gauge and the speedometer, all of which started to intermittently fail. The part cost over $1600 to replace and i was without a vehicle for several days as it took them a long time to reprogram the car. It would seem this is a very common problem with the 2009 volkswagen and as the part is so expensive to replace, vw needs to address this.
I was driving at approximately 45 mph when a deer came into the road from the right side. I seen the deer and should have had plenty of time to miss it and come to a stop. I removed the car from 5th gear while using both the clutch and brake pads. Once i applied significant pressure to the brakes the completely locked up, as did the steering wheel. My car collided with the deer and subsequently traveled off the right side of the road in a spin, stopping approximately 40 feet down an embankment. Since then i have had no luck keeping the vehicle running. I have had the alternator, plugs and coil packs, starter, and ignition changed with no remedy. The vehicle will not start.
My vehicle was stuck in a snow drift at the end of my road.i deactivated my electronic skid protection to get my vehicle free from the snow drift.i successfully made it onto the road and only going 20mpn due to icy roads and bad weather conditions.1 to 2 miles down from where i was stuck, my abs and esp light came on and i almost lost control but because i was going so slow, i was a ble to keep it on the road.i pulled into the closest gas station to investigate and my rear brakes were locked up and would not come loose.i thought they may ahve been frozen so i cleaned what snow was on there and actuated the brakes several times, moving my vehicle back and forth to break them loose.this did not work so i drove it about 4 miles to the closest vw dealership, which was very difficult due to the icy roads and my rear wheels locked up.the vw technician told me that because my rear wheels were stuck in that snow drift and my front tires were trying to get me unstuck, a code popped up which activated my rear brakes.he cleared the code and my car works perfectly fine.if this "code" had tripped 10 minutes later, i would have been on the highway traveling at higher speeds on very bad road conditions and would have cause an accident.i do not know if the dealership was truthful as to what they found, if it was truly a code or if they were just frozen shut which created the code.i just wanted to create a complaint to log this issue in case this happens again, i have proof of the issue and complaint.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while the driving at 25-35 mph, the etc, the abs, traction control, the fuel gauge, and the brake warning lights all illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and the brake seized and the steering became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to day audi located at: 1580 golden mile hwy, monroeville, pa 15146, (724) 327-4900, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
My 2009 jetta has been experiencing issues.the abs light, stability control light, brake light, and check engine light stay on.the car sputters from time to time.i took it to the dealer in my town for the volkswagen recall on the abs system.they supposedly fixed the abs software and module.then they tell me the abs pump is bad but not covered under warranty.it will be $3000 to replace!they replaced the mass air intake, a $442.00 repair and the car is still missing.check engine lights still on.now epc light is on.also, all of my abs lights, check engine, stability control, and brake lights are still on.how do i know the dealer actually did the abs repair?also, why is the abs pump not part of the recall?it's difficult to believe that the software caused the abs module to fail, but had nothing to do with the pump.this car seems to be a lemon.are there any plans to address the abs pump issue?
The failure that occurred was while the vehicle was in motion, on a city street, almost all the indicator lights turned on (brake, abs, check engine, and stability control) and the fuel and speedometer gauges went out. After pulling over and restarting the car, it seem to operate ok, but then everything lit up again.i pulled over on a side street to test the brakes and it seemed to brake "normal" without engaging the abs.it seem like the car operates without abs, stability control, the speedometer, and fuel gauge.
Multiple warning lights on dashboard, abs, traction control and brake lights along with 3 audible beeps. Abs system no longer functioning along with traction control. Mechanic has indicated there is a known defect with the abs module in this model year and just within the last week vw has issued a partial recall but has not expanded to include all vehicles. Repair costs are over $2000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that various warning indicators illuminated and the speedometer malfunctioned, which resulted in the speedometer not indicating the correct speed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. White allen volkswagen was contacted and refused to perform the repair due to the abs module being defective, which needed to be replaced before the recall could be performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Abs warning light solid yellow, break light flashing red and beeping,esp/asr light solid yellow (inactive.)vw dealership replaced abs module and pump total bill $ 3109.44
Safety recall 45f2-abs control module software-car to vw dealer 2-28-17.dealer explained could not perform re-call due to abs pump not part of re-call- my cost would be $ 2230 for new pump prior to software update. Is this a bait & switch ? this is not a true re-call.
Car's abs and brake system has been failing once a while causing car to lose control of stability. Random "engine workshop failure" many times while starting up the car and car performance gets very limited.
Abs module recall i have an incomplete recall that volkswagen is not trying to fix. They are saying that they are not getting a connection to be able to read the recall and that i would have to buy the new abs module so that they could do an update on the new module. When it clearly states in the recall that abs modules with an insufficient ground connection would be replaced. Volkswagen has done nothing but say they can't get the code to show for them to perform the recall. I understand why volkswagen has the most complaints because even if it's something they are required to fix they will try to weasel their way out of remedying the situation.
Took vehicle in for abs recall and was told volkswagen denied the recall because the abs module was bad. It is bad to begin with. Volkswagen has came up with a scam to please nhtsa but not satisfy customers. Quoted $1532.62 for a new one that should be replaced by volkswagen because it's already faulty.
My abs light came on and then my red brake light came on, a few days later myepc light came on. About a week after thatthat my speedometer stopped working and i noticed that the mileage had stopped counting.i took it to napleton's volkswagen service department in orlando and (short version) received a quote to do the work of over $1700 to fix the abs before they could even tell me if there was a problem with the abs as they could not upload the software for the recall..the problem was directly related to the abs module..which in my paperwork is described in the recall information.i have told them not to fix my car as i believe this is incorrect (most of the work they quoted i believe is incorrect) and will be taking it to a mechanic i trust.it also opens the door for fraud as if i allowed them to do the work and then "fix" the recall that would seem like they would be charging me and volkswagen for the work.they also are charging me for diagnostic on the abs but per their own words they haven't been able to do the diagnostic.my car actually runs fine, however without the speedometer and having the brake lights on it feels very unsafe.the problem started 2 weeks ago july 23, 2018 and i brought it to service dealer yesterday
Abs, esp, and brake light all activated at 93000 miles.took vehicle in for recall service and was denied
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. Upon starting the vehicle, the abs and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and used a diagnostic tool to find that the abs failed. The contact took the vehicle to mckenna volkswagen cerritos (18303 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703, 855-995-7761) where he was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was contacted, but the office was closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while the driver was driving, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated with a beeping noise. The vehicle was taken to carolina volkswagen (7800 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704) 537-2336) where it was diagnosed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) but could not complete the recall due to the module had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
I just replace the abs moduler just about 6 month ago and several thousands of dollars. I see that my break lights is red and saying i need to redo my brakes. I have looked and they tell me there no recalls. I am wondering if the abs moduler have something to do wirh the brakes. I did read there a recall on the wiring harness and it affect your brakes and its very dangerous.i am concerned if someone could get back to me on this. It be very appreciated.thank you.
Abs lights up on dash as i am driving along the road, causing concern that the car will brake automatically.
Drivetime-downey sold me the above vehicle with no brakes, blown air compressor, and a faulty transmission. The bureau of automotive repairs is investigating the warranty company that failed to repair the brakes.
Recall 45f2- while driving my car under normal conditions the abs light came on. Coincidentally the next day i received a letter in the mail stating there was a recall on the abs for my vehicle. When i contacted vw they could not find the recall. I did a search and found it in 5mins. I contacted them again and told them i found it they proceeded to schedule an appointment. After they worked on my car and did the software update the abs light was still on. They told me my abs pump had a failure code of 01276/12 (abs pump electrical error in circuit remains) and that the recall did not cover it and quoted me to replace the whole assembly at $2600. My understanding is that the abs module controls the pump and if the pump fails it is because the module failed. I contacted vw corporate and they gave me the same answer, it is not covered under the recall. If i drive the car i am at risk of dying, my wife and children are at risk of dying. This is one of the most important parts of the car. I can not believe vw would try and push the fix back on the consumer!!!!
Abs control module failed and rear brakes locked up.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact did not receive a notification. While driving, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete structure. There were no injuries, but the contact was a bit shaken up. A police report was not filed. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a collision center to inspect the damages. The dealer was not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer (murfreesboro hyundai, located at 2203 nw broad st, murfreesboro, tn) refused to perform the repair until they repaired another portion of the abs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Abs esp brake steering wheel warning lights illuminate and beep at any time while driving or when ignition key is on position.
When driving on a windey road the abs light came on and the car was breaking funny. I checked online to see if there was any recalls on my vehicle and found that the abs module software needed to be updated. The recall also stated that the abs module may need to be replaced due to this problem. I took it in and had the update installed, so now that i have it back, it is worse than ever. They said that i would need to replace the abs module for $1,6665 in order to get my car working right again. "wasn't it included" i asked. They said it was a separate problem and the error code was not in the perimeters. I'm not the only one with this problem do to volkswagen's screw up with the software. I've checked around and there are many others that are having the same problems.just the other day the epc light came on and the speedometer stopped working because apparently the abs module on this vehicle also tracks your speed. I'm not the only one and this is a blatant fault towards volkswagen and their shady practice.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. When attempting to drive the vehicle, the brake, abs, and traction warning indicators illuminated. A beeping sound was also heard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was later taken to winn volkswagen woodland hills (located at 21141 ventura blvd, woodland hills, ca 91364, (818) 884-4444) where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a software update was performed; however, it did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While stationary and driving various speeds, the abs module malfunctioned. Most of the instrument panel indicators illuminated, including the check engine indicator. Santa monica volkswagen in santa monica, california stated that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. The vin was not available.
My son was driving down a windy road (going about 30, in the city) when the brake light, traction control and abs lights turned on in the dashboard. Car stopped ok and was not involved in an accident. The car started to making a beeping sound. When he arrived home we checked it with a scanner, cleared the codes. A day later the same issue with the lights come back on. I called vw and my local dealer and although there is a bulletin for the abs for my year jetta, they said my car was not part of it.
My 2009 vw jetta had a recall recently. I was driving the car and it failed to brake on linebaugh ave in tampa, fl. When researching i came across the recall. I then took the car to vw of new port richey located 4727 us-19, new port richey, fl. My car was at this dealership for 10days, the recall suggested an update for the abs control module and if the update did not fix the issue a replacement would be needed and completed at no charge. Volkswagen of america was contacted and we were told that the replacement would be under warranty and it would be repaired after waiting and playing phone tag with vw of america and the dealer we were told by vw of america that the abs control module would not be replaced by them. We are left with a car unrepaired by a recall that is on the car. We were insulted and offered a $100 gift card in which was never received. We have small children in this vehicle that has a recall. All we asked was for the abs control module be replaced at no charge as we were told. We own 2 volkswagens and were thinking of a 3rd but with this customer service i am not sure if i can purchase another vw.
Participated in volkswagen recall involving the abs and esp warning lights and system failure. My vehicle passed the 'software' test in march of 2017, in may of 2017 i had replaced the brake pads, rotors and one caliper, approximately 2,000 miles later all of the abs, esp and brake warning lights can on.i took the car into the repair shop, they told me that they would not re-run the software update, the abs could fail and they would need to replace the abs module for a cost of $1,700.the error code i was given at the dealership is 16352 014, which indicates an electrical failure in the unit, my understanding is that this failure is part of the recall?
2009 jetta tdi sportwagen.during a panic stop to avoid an accident the abs and atc (traction control) dash indicator lights came on solid along with an alarm and the brake indicator light flashing on and off. During this panic stop both rear brakes locked.turning the ignition off and on reset the indicator lights.ten minutes later i attempted to duplicate the incident on a quiet side street by driving at 20 mph and hitting the brakes hard enough to engage the abs. Once again the indicator lights came on and alarm sounded.dealer diagnosed problem as failure of the abs controller. Research on internet indicated that this is a common problem with 2009 jettas with hundreds of similar occurrences. The part is $1750 plus labor to install brings total to $2200. The abs controller is not a wear item and should not be failing on a car which has 62,400 miles on it. The car has been dealer maintained and serviced since new. This was the first time the abs had been engaged other than during the winter on snow covered roads.
Recall 45f2 was performed on 3/11/19. Abs light came on, indicating abs had been disengaged on 5/20/19, which is the problem that should have been fixed with the recall. Returned vehicle to dealership where recall was performed. Was informed that i needed to pay for part that was defective and the reason for the recall, abs modulator. Technical service bulletin 2046841 fully describes issue.
Abs control module recall 45f2- the antilock brake system (abs) control unit may fail during abs or electronic stability control (esc) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control. Abs and stability control becomes inoperative- a loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash. Insufficient pcu ground connection. Abs pump failed fault code 01276/12 ' abs pump electrical error in circuit remains abs module controls the pump. The software update is to correct insufficient ground connection which causes the pump to fail. What does the software update fix? prevents my abs from failing how is the ground connection checked? if the software can cause the pump to fail and my pump failed shouldn't the recall fix that issue?spoke to vw with their regional manager called nina a. At 800-822-8987 option 9 extension 43320 who denied my claim.they did a software upgrade on my car and then less two months latter my cars abs does not work. Even nina said its odd but the codes coming back say it wasn't the software upgrade. How coincidental this is. Even though vw knows many other people are having this issue they are not taking action.
Anti-lock brake and stability control failure during braking event. During braking event on slippery surface: 1.) abs engaged as normal at start of braking event.2.) abs stopped working and wheels locked up resulting in vehicle rotation.3.) stability control and brake warning lights came on accompanied by a beep.4.) after braking event warning lights remained on and abs/stability were non-functional.5.) after car restart warning lights were gone and abs/stability control worked.under gentle braking on slippery surface abs works.able to consistently recreate issue with hard braking or hard acceleration on slippery surface. There is no indication of an issue prior to failure.car was checked by vw dealership prior to failure and no error codes were returned pertaining to abs/stability control.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately at 80 mph, the abs, electronic stability control, and brake warning indicators suddenly illuminated and remained lit. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was serviced in may of 2017 per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes) and the abs control module software was updated. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures listed in the recall. The manufacturer and local dealer (vista volkswagen, 700 n. Federal hwy, popeno beach, fl) were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
I was driving down the street when a loud beeping and the red abs failure + every light on dashboard lit up. Every gauge stopped working (the gas gauge, speedometer, etc) i was close to home and carefully proceeded to the house. After a half mile the car stalled and the engine died. Because i was prepared for an event, i immediately set hazards and rolled to the side of the road. I restarted the car and made it the rest of the way home (2 blocks) without it stalling again. I have not driven the car since, i took it the vw dealer and it was determined the abs module failed / broke and caused the problems. This is obviously a manufacturing the defect which can cause an immediate harmful affect. If i was on a highway or being careful far beyond any normal sense i could have easily been in a life threatening accident.
The contact's friend owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while his friend was driving 50 mph three days after purchasing the vehicle, the abs, brake and etc warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that his friend continued to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that his friend was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired; however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) could not be completed on the vehicle until the issues indicated by the warning lights were repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the assessment by the dealer. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes locked up and caused the contact's vehicle to crash into the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. Two weeks after the failure, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The failure mileage was 128,792.
Left rear brake assembly drags prematurely wearing brake pads and rotor. Worried that it may cause possible fire.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving over an hour at various speeds, the vehicle performed roughly and jerked. The brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle slid. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v333000 (power train) and 09v164000 (power train). The failure mileage was 100,000.
I was driving home and the engine light, the abs light, the brake light appear on the dashboard of my car, the speedometer needle stopped working. As i approached the red signal light on the street and pressed on the brakes, i felt the wheels locking and unlocking to the point i was without brakes when i got to the red light, luckily there where no other cars. Now i feel for my safety and the safety of my love ones.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 35 mph, the abs, esc, brake, traction, and steering wheel warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
I just bought this 2009 volksawagen jetta this monday, september 16th 2019, the car has a nonstop beeping noise as soon as the key goes in the ignition (not the open door beep either) and the abs, brake, and traction control lights are on in the dashboard. The beep is nonstop and very frustrating and starts every time the key goes in. I bought the car for cheap thinking this would be an easy fix.
2009 volkswagen jetta. Consumer writes in regards to abs module safety recall. *ldthe consumer stated the vehicle did not begin to have issues until after the recall repair was performed.
Abs light, anti-skid light, flashing brake light and audible alarm came on immediately after starting vehicle and do not stop. Had experienced slight but unusual skidding while backing out of parking space on gravel yesterday but car ran ok right after that and then problem started today.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she noticed that the abs warning light was illuminated. The vehicle then stalled by independently shifting to neutral without warning. The contact had to wait several minutes in order to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where they advised her that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 48,500.mailed out 3/10/15*ljupdated 03/31/15*lj
Unsatisfactory resolution to nhtsa recall no.: 16v-913https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/rclrpt-16v913-3524.pdfthe proposed resolution to this recall is unsatisfactory.how can is it assured that if a module passes the load test the pcu ground connection will not fail at a future time?the failure reportedly occurs just when the abs/esp/steering system is needed most to maintain vehicle control.if this was a known manufacturing defect and the abs control module was replaced by an updated module with proper soldering then all vehicles produced with this manufacturing defect should receive an updated module.
Rear brake pads have worn out at only 20k, consumers think this can be a caliper problem of emergency brake cable problem that vw needs to address and / or recall!
Purchased a new '09 vw jettasdn 2.5 l s and the second day i had it, i had to take to service dept. The door seal from drivers door was coming off, the car would smell like burning plastic and i noticed after 3rd trip ( in 2 days ) the rear brakes were "glowing" red hot. They said they could figure it out and said it may be a plastic coating they put on brake pads to keep rust from building up on the ship overseas! after the brakes constantly squeaking and having to take my new car in2 more time with every excuse known to man , i was mistakenly told it was a defect and they changed them at no charge. My brakes are again going out and it has only been about 6-9 months. The concern is that they have not fixed the root of the problem as well as a seat belt indicator which has been faulty. I have had them make me take it in 3 times for that( first time they couldn't duplicate theproblem, so i was told to bring it in again ) and one passenger side was replaced but it is still happening and i fear that the combined brake and seat belt/ airbag issues could be dangerous! also troubling is in the last few months the drivers side rear door would not unlock by any means for on 3 occasions (the last which i called vw service to make an appointment for and never got a return phone call) the last time it was unusable door for 2 weeks then just started working again. It has not been attended to, but my fear is again, in a accident if someone was back there they may get trapped in car.
This is my second complaint regarding the rear brake wear on the 2009 jettas.this problem is common amongst thousands of other drivers over the internet that have yet to report the problem to nhtsa.i first had excessive rear brake wear on my vw at less than 15, 000 where i lost my brakes completely and damaged the rotors.this was before the recommended service period on my new vehicle.the brakes and rotor were replaced and the dealer only cited it as 'premature wear' and that it was covered under warranty.i am now at 18,000 and have noticed that my brakes are still wearing much faster than the front brakes.that is only 3,000 miles in which they are at the halfway wear point.the oem brake wear is supposed to occur between 30,000 and 40,000 miles.this is not the case and may be the result of the new redesign of the vw which may have contributed to the defective wear issue.i am scheduled for another service repair and vw of america has provided a case number to look into the matter (not resolve it or take ownership over the problem)please look into this or at least search the internet to see how many others are having the exact same issue with 2008 - 2011 vws.please initiate an investigation before someone has an accident or dies as a result of this issue!!!
Took my car in for the 20000 mile service.last service was at 10000 miles.was told i needed rear brake pads and rotors 300+ dollars.something is wrong here.i have complained about my brakes squeaking the last three times i brought it in to the dealer. I was never told there was anything wrong.i spoke to volkswagen customer service the 800 number, told them the issues, they said the brakes are applied on all 4 wheels when stepping on the pedal, this right here tells me something is wrong, if brakes are applied to all wheels then the pads should wear evenly, i was told i would have to replace the rear pads and rotors again before i have to do the front once.i also have complained about the rpm's shooting up very high when i start the car and need to hold the brake hard when i put it in gear or i will lunge because the rpms are so high, after about a muinute i can release the brake and drive because the rpms have settled down.again i was told this is how the car works.
I drive a 2009 vw jetta sedan 2.5 s,which only has 4,000 miles. Two days ago, while driving the car all of a sudden it stopped in the middle of a highway. It lost electric power and could not move further. I thought it was because lack of gas, but realized it was not the case because the tank was full. The car dashboard signaled that the battery had a problem -its indicator was turned on. And that was when i realized that there was no power and the battery wasn't working. So, after moving the car to the side of the highway, i waited andtried again after two minutes and, fortunately, the ignition started. The problem was "fixed," at least for the time being. Also, a few minutes later the brakes stopped functioning.the pedal turned really hard and i couldn't push it all the way to the bottom. So the next day i took it to the dealership. They said they have found the brakes problem (a brake pump, or something like that,needed to be replaced). They still have to check the battery problem. My main concern is that if both problems comeback again me, and my family, may be in a very dangerous situation. It should be investigated. And i just want to point out again that this is a vehicle that i have driven for only six months.
My 2009 vw jetta sportwagen tdi has worn out the rear brake pads in less than 30 thousand miles, while the front pads are at 75%. When the car was new i noticed that there was more brake dust on the rear wheel than on the front. I was told that this car had a system to balance the braking between front and rear. The excessive rear pad wear is a good indication that there is no balance between front and rear braking, and that there is a problem with the rear braking that could cause the rear of the car to skid in heavy braking.
I am an aerospace engineering consultant.my 09 jetta had rear passenger caliber,rotor, and brake line replace at 10,000 miles for excessive wear.1st noticed when going around corners applying brakes a dragging effect would come from rear passenger brake.dealer could not give any reason for this happening and replace rotor, caliper, and brake line at 10k. Summer time weather.car exhibited the smell of hot brakes and rubber several times between the next failure.the next failure occurred at 34000 mile.driver side rotor was so pitted and warped from excessive heat dealer replace rotor and caliper and gave no reason problem.summer time weather.at 37080 mile on feb 10 2011 at 4:30 am with outside temperature around 20f degrees i released parking brake and started driving to job site. The car felt like it was straining to accelerate.within two miles from the house the car pulled violently to left ,the abs light came on and the car stopped into oncoming traffic and would not move. I shut the esp system off car still work not move forward.i drove in reverse back to house about 1.5 miles.when i looked at rear brake rotor on driver side since it was still dark the rotor was glowing red like the burner on electric stove.smell of burning materials was in the air.called dealer which is ancria of san antonio, tx.dan minor the service manager thinks it was the emergency brake cable spring not releasing brake.car was dropped of friday feb 11th 2011 at dealer.a case has been open with vw engineering.vw dealer is clueless as to why this is happening.i suspect the good german engineers are too proud to say we have a problem fix what seems to be a well documented problem with 09 jettas.someone is going to get hurt and no one is listening.thankfully the dealer has been replacing things to date.
Rear passenger side brake pad worn down to metal while rear driver side has 5 mm left on it.dealer indicates a faulty caliper.would not even entertain the possibility of a sticking left parking-brake cable or not properly adjusted parking cable that might not be letting the left rear caliper release completely (cable readjustment it's a pain since the rear half of the center console has to be disassembled to get access to the primary adjuster nut and mechanics do not like to mess with it).dealer would not replace rear pads and rotors if i did not also replace the caliper, even though service manager acknowledged that diagnostic was only based on visual inspection and not on taking apart the rear brake assembly to properly inspect the caliper.for the auto technician to know it is a faulty caliper (instead of sticking cable or other issue) without removing it from the vehicle and only upon visual inspection must mean that vw is aware of the faulty calipers and keeping quiet about it until the customer walks into the dealership with the problem. Premature and/or uneven rear brake pad wear appears to be a common issue on jettas, as has been extensively documented on jetta owners forums and websites.as indicated by a vw mechanic on an internet forum "vw needs to design into the parking brake adjusting screw inside the rear caliper piston a more robust system to spring the rear calipers piston back away from the pads after brake application. Internal brake adjuster screw spins out as the piston travels out with wear of the pads. Problem is vw knows the adjuster screws internal threads drag too much to allow the natural tendency of the piston o-rings to roll back the piston to the pre brake application usage position of the brake. I have had to replace several calipers to get the calipers that release the pads tension properly after braking application."
I purchased a 2009 jetta tdi.this is my 3rd jetta tdi, 2004, 2006, and now a 2009.at 3,500 miles the brakes on the 2009 tdi began making a high pitch whistling noise at slow rolling stops.after a couple of stops it would stop and then reappear after the car had been parked for a couple of hours.i called the dealer, and was told that it was normal and should eventually stop.at 7000 miles it still whistles.i took it to the dealer for inspection and was told that rust was forming on the rotors and the whistling sound was the brakes scraping the rust off.i was told that my brakes were fine.i asked if this was a problem i would have to live with, whistling brakes for the life of the car?how embarrassing to own a new car and the brakes whistle when you pull up to a stop sign. I called vw america and was told that they couldn't tell me anything.they depended upon the dealers to provide them with issues/concerns.neither of my previous 2004 or 2006 jetta tdi's brakes whistled.so vw is this normal?if so, then i have purchase my last whistling jetta.
2009 vw jetta tdi. At 20,000 miles and change my local dealer advised me i needed to replace the rear brakes. From what i have read this is common with jetta's. The rear brakes are a safety issue. The local dealers service advisor advised me that this was normal for a jetta.
2009 volkswagen jetta30,898 miles rear brakes rotors worn and pads gone. Front brakes still have 40,000 miles left on pads, look new according to certified ase brake mechanic. Car does not stop safely. Mechanic was shocked at the brake wear on rear rotors and pads and the extreme wear on the back pads and rotors. Certified ase mechanic advised that front wheel drive cars brakes should wear evenly, not entirely on back brakes. Vehicle not breaking right at low or high speeds. Car still under manufacturer warranty, dealer refuses to replace.
I just discovered a brake problem on my wife's vehicle and wanted to bring your attention to it. My wife complained that she was hearing noises coming from the rear wheels and that the brake pedal felt different. I went to check the car and found that the disk brake on the passenger side had been damaged by the pad. The damage occurred on the inside of the disk while the outer part of the disk was ok. In fact, the outer pad of the brake seems to be in great shape and capable of providing many more miles of braking. The disk on the rear driver side does not appear to have any damage nor does it show signs of premature wear.i immediately called the vw dealership here in orlando service department. They indicated that the uneven wear of the brake pad could have been due to the parking brake partially engaged. They also said that the oem brake pads of this vehicle are expected to last about 36,000 miles. Our vehicle currently has 40,000; therefore, there was no immediate cause for concern.i inquired about an appointment to have the brake system inspected for manufacturing problems and they indicated that the warranty for that kind of issue had ended at 36,000 miles. I made a quick search online for related issues and found that a good number of 2009 jetta drivers have filed safety complaints with the nhtsa about the same problem. This is a mechanical problem that i would expect from other manufacturers and am taken aback that i now see it on a vw. We have come to trust vw engineering and manufacturing to a point that makes it hard to understand we are dealing with something like this on a new car. But, the question still remains about what in this car braking system could possibly cause it to wear so remarkably premature and uneven. We certainly hope this is not something we will have to 'live with' in terms of ownership of vw vehicles. I respectfully request your prompt attention to this and a quick response. Thank you
My 2009 vw jetta has been prematurely wearing rear disc brakes and experienced a reduction in brake performance.my car has less than 20,000 miles and i already had to take it to the dealer for new rear pads and rotors and it cost me over $400!!!!this is a safety issue because most people that purchase a new vehicle will not take it into the dealership until may 30,000+ miles.this seems to be a very common issue with 07-09 vw jetta's and it should be fixed by vw!
Excessive wear in brake pad at under 15,000 miles. Both front pads are approx 75% of 'new', the right rear pad 75%+ of 'new', but the left rear (lr) is now very close to metal-on-metal with rotor. Dealer service on 3-10-11 @ 14, 281 miles indicated 3mm remaining on rear (didn't specify left or right or both, but estimate was to replace both). When i went to replace rear pads (now @ 14,990 miles), is when i found out that only the lr is affected, and more importantly it is completely worn. Lost approx 3mm in 700 miles of easy driving? internet searches turns up multiple similar owner complaints of unreasonably excessive (in terms of miles under easy driving) and uneven (in terms of only one pad being affected) wear in pads, possible having to do with caliper 'sticking' (whether in connection with hand brake or otherwise). Independent foreign auto service facility confirms that there is more of a problem than just with the pad itself.
2009 volkswagen vw jetta rear brake wear excessively uneven.no brake pad remaining on rear passenger wheel under 16,000 miles.
1) abs/esp lights came on while cruising at highway speeds.2) diagnosed as an internal electrical failure of the abs hydraulic pump.abs and esp inoperable.3) hydraulic pump must be replaced for a shocking $2,800!
This complaint is for a 2009 vw jetta tdi.on a recent road trip i noticed a burning odor coming from my drivers side rear. I stopped my vehicle to inspect the wheels and sure enough only the drivers side rear wheel, and rotor was hot enough to instantly fry a egg. This wheel also had a burning smell coming from it (no smoke was observed).the next morning i went to a v.w. Dealer located in allentown to have my brakes inspected. The dealer reported that "road tested the car and checked all brakes and they are all wearing evenly no problem found at this time."on my drive home while the drivers side was a little warmer then the other wheels, the burning problem did not reoccur.
Significant rear brake wear on 2009 vw jetta.my rr brake wore down to metal.rl brake was at 60% remaining, and front brakes were almost perfect.vw calls this type of wear "normal."anybody who has ever driven a car or worked on brakes knows that is a laughable assertion.there is nothing normal about one set of pads completely failing while all others are well within specs.not only is this annoying, it is dangerous.the car is obviously applying brake pressure to one wheel more than the other three.when this wheels brakes fail, how is the car expected to stop?i have researched this online and found many other vw owners experience the same problem with the same response from vw, which is to blame it on the consumer's driving.in some instances, the brakes worn to metal as early as 14,000 miles, and often fail again in as little as 7 months after replacing.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportswagen. While the unoccupied vehicle was parked with the engine and emergency brake engaged, it rolled unexpectedly . The contact was able to enter the vehicle, apply the brake pedal and stop the vehicle from moving. The contact detected the rear brake calipers were stuck which caused the emergency brake cable to disengage. The vehicle failure was not diagnosed nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
After 40,000 miles of mostly highway driving the inside passenger side brake pad is completely used up while the other 7 have most of the pad remaining. The dealer claims there is nothing wrong with this, they stated that "when the car goes like this, the rear brakes come on" . I have yet to find a shop that i can trust to do the repairs needed.
I got a brand new car last year a 2009 volkswagen jetta. However i have to go to the dealer service because i have experience 3 brake issue incidents due to not being able to stop. According to the dealer the first time they found that the brakes had a lot of pressure and that's why i was not able to stop. The second time it was because the car didn't have enough brake fluid. The third time it was because the brake fluid level was low. I also hit someone i have his statement as a witness because the person got mad at me asking why i didn't stop? i also have another witness who was with me at the second incident and somehow the dealership keep telling me that the car is in perfect conditions. I need your help. *dt
Premature rear brake wear and failure.heavy brake dusting on rear wheels since new.rear brakes need to be replaced at 25,000 miles and 50% of the miles were highway miles.spongy brake petal and heavy rear wheel brake dust reported to dealer 3 times when new and at the normal service intervals. Vw dealer service manager said all 09' jetta's rear brakes are wearing out between 20,000 and 30,000 miles.either rear brake design or materials are defective causing premature wear and failure.
2009 volkswagen jetta rear brake defect causes unsafe driving conditions.car was involved in an accident (minor) where braking was suspected cause at 9000 miles.bought new 2009 jetta.have driven it 20,000 miles.at both 10,000 mile check ups it was determined that the rear brakes were worn to dangerous levels.vw replaced first set now are maintaining that there is no problem and 10k is the right milage to replace brakes.concern is that many people woudl not expect to replace breaks at 10k miles, especially on the rear brakes.could lead to dangerous stopping condition.
My 2009 jetta tdi was being driven up a slight incline.after the brakes were applied to stop on the incline, the engine just stalled.it was very odd.we just restarted the ignition and drove off.did not think it was a problem and thought it might have been our fault until we saw reports of similar occurrences in the same car model/year.
2009 vw jetta sportwagen tdiintermittent hot rear brake discs. Effects mpg by minus 10% plus. Something is causing rear brakes to get hot(rear brake bias). Front brakes are always cool. Could cause an accident in ice and snow possible fire. Sometimes unable to back up!!!like brakes are locked up!it has a mind of its own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! vw of america is not interested ! nor can the dealer solve the problem. " the vehicle meets specifications"this has been written up in vw forums and blogs. We are not the only ones with this problem. How often do you find someone that checks the temp. Of rear and front brake discs? i did because in january of 2009 the rear brakes were so hot that it smelled up my garage. Could have caused a fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2009 volkswagen tdi jetta 10,000 miles.brought car into dealer and pointed out that i believe something is wrong with esp system.both back rotors are hot enough to burn you after driving short distances with very little breaking.dealer determine driver side caliper was bad.they are replacing driver side caliber.says it was dragging and causing esp system to pulse.wife has the same problem on her 2009 tdi jetta which has 12000 miles on it.both cars have exhibited thisproblem have been occurring since new.it is causing premature brake pad and rotor wear to rear.car is still in shop after a week waiting on parts.
My rear brakes started making a horrible noise when i applied the brakes about one month ago around 5/1/2010. From this point on, the car's braking distance increased by about 50% with absolutely no warning to me. I bought this car brand new in january of 2009 and it only has 16,000 miles on it. My car has been serviced on schedule for 500 mile courtesy inspection, 5000 mile service, 10000 mile service and 15000 mile service. I took my car in for va state inspection on 6/4/2010. The mechanic told me that my rear brake pads were completely worn through and that they were braking with metal on metal contact. The mechanic stated that the front brakes were basically in "new" condition. He also stated that the left rear brake was in worse shape than the right rear brake. This car only has 16668 mile on it. It has been serviced as instructed in the owners manual and it has never been raced or used in any way out of the normal. The vw dealership confirmed what the mechanic at the inspection station told me. He said that the rear brakes were gone and that there was no brake pad left at all and the car was stopping with metal on metal contact. He said that the pads and rotors would need to be replaced. I told him that i used to work on my old car and that this was not normal. He stated he has had a number of vws come in with the same problem. He also stated that there is no sensor in the rear brake pad, that the pads will not begin to squeal when they are worn down or provide any indication whatsoever that they have failed other than the sound they make once the metal of the caliper is hitting the metal of the pads. I did some initial research on the internet and this seems to be a pretty serious problem for vw. Every mechanic i have talked to about my car has said that vws are designed for the rear brakes to do most of the work. Vw needs to put some type of wear sensors in the rear brakes to let consumers know when they need to replace their brakes before they fail.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The vehicle was taken to heritage volkswagen and the contact was informed of an abs failure with the vehicle. Afterwards, the contact was made aware that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to heritage volkswagen to be repaired, but there were other issues with the abs. As a result, the vehicle was no longer eligible for the recall. The manufacturer stated that the campaign was a software issue and they no longer had to assist with the recall. The contact referenced verbiage from the recall, which noted that the abs control modules with insufficient ground connections would be replaced. The failure mileage was 108,000. The vin was not provided.updated 07/19/17*lj
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the anti-lock brake system, electronic stability control, and parking brake indicators were illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Sheehy volkswagen of springfield (6601 backlick rd, springfield, va 22150, (703) 544-2973) diagnosed that the anti-lock brake system needed to be replaced due to a lack of connection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
When driving into a sweeping curve at 45 - 65 mph, the steering mechanism or rack & pinion system locks and fails on my '09 jetta wolfsburg edition sometimes leading to a short skid and temporary loss of steering control.i previously owned the exact same year and make vehicle that exhibited the same defect.due to this and other defects, the manufacturer replaced the vehicle.i'm now starting to experience the same issue with the new replacement vehicle. I've made the manufacturer aware of the issue through my local dealer.they've conducted a thorough review and released the car back to me unable to find anything wrong. I was told to continue driving the car unless/until it recurs.the problem has not yet been resolved.
Abs module recall for 2009 volkswagen models affected needs to be revised, for there are lots of cars that suffer from abs modules failing while they are driving. Some cars which are illegible are left unfixed by volkswagen because they do not fit the specific details of the recall. The company shipped cars out with faulty abs modules and refuse to fix it and those cars are hazardous on the road. My vehicle, for example, has abs module working intermittently while it should be staying on. During a diagnosis the ecu senses no communication between it and the abs module, which is a hazard knowing my abs will not always function when i need it to stop quicker in response to the many obstacles on the road. The faulty abs sensor messed with my steering and gauges. The gauges do not present real time calculations and the steering assist has completely shut down due to abs being unresponsive.
The abs module needs to be restore or replace. The lights on the dashboard that comes on includes engine, brakes,steering, abs, and e.t.c.(electronic throttle control).what actually happens when it comes on is it hard to steer,acceleration goes slow, beeping hearing test noise frequents , gas gauge goes to e, and speedometer stops working. This happens frequently and doesn't matter what road or highway i'mwhat makes it more dangerous when its hard to steel and the brake lights are constantly flashing.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while the driving at 25-35 mph, the etc, the abs, traction control, the fuel gauge, and the brake warning lights all illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and the brake seized and the steering became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to day audi located at: 1580 golden mile hwy, monroeville, pa 15146, (724) 327-4900, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Here's a video i made that shows the effects: http://youtu.be/ubg3nmsa75mi'll just be driving along and suddenly the car will start beeping and the power steering will quit working and every warning light on the dashboard will come on at the same time and the speedometer will drop to zero no matter what speed i'm driving and sometimes the car will pop out of gear while i'm driving 70 miles an hour on the freeway.it started out intermittently in 2014 and the dealership couldn't diagnose the problem. But then it started happening more and more frequently and the issue could be identified in late 2015.so now 2 different vw dealerships have told me that the issue is a faulty abs module. It's crazy that an abs module can shut down so many different systems while the car is in motion. If you look around online you'll find it affects several different vw models, at least the jetta and the golf, maybe others. My wife and i don't drive the car anymore because we don't want to get in a wreck when the car just pops out of gear for no reason. But i bet other people have been hurt by these faulty abs modules and all the dangerous effects they have on the car.
The steering wheel and ignition has locked up and i cannot start my vehicle , this happened while my vehicle was parked
I had made an appointment with volkswagen dealership to have my car looked at because of the recall. My abs light came on and has been on for weeks. It hasn't turned off. When i took my car in they tried to perform a software update but weren't able to because apparently the module went out before the recall. I haven't had any problems with this until just a few weeks ago so i don't understand how that is possible. Now they are saying its technically my fault and now im stuck paying 1200 on an abs module and maintenance. My abs light came on went i went around a corner and slammed on my breaks, ever since then it wont turn off.
I was traveling along the outer loop of 495 beltway in the right center lane at approximately 7:15am when the car suddenly shut off. The doors locks clicked unlock and the dash lights went black. The car drifted to the shoulder of the road.after about 5 minutes the car started and i drove 1/2 mile and shut off again in the same manner.the car was towed to volkswagen of waldorf where they cited a electronic control unit in the steering column was faulty.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving, the abs warning light along with several other unknown warning lights illuminated.the vehicle started shaking while shifting gears. Additionally, the brakes failed to work effectively while depressing the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to shift gears correctly. The steering wheel was difficult to turn and was shaking. The contact stated that the rpm was fluctuating. The vehicle was turned off and restarted however, the failure recurred. The check engine, power steering and epc warning lights were also illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle drove normally for a while before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to hansel volkswagen (2951 corby ave, santa rosa, ca 95407) and was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to update the abs software. The dealer informed the contact that the abs module was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the abs module failed internally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the abs module malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to shift out of gear. The affected parts included the speedometer and the power steering. The speedometer shifted to zero mph without the assistance of the driver, and the steering wheel stiffened, which caused further difficulties for the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/22/16*lj
I was driving at approximately 45 mph when a deer came into the road from the right side. I seen the deer and should have had plenty of time to miss it and come to a stop. I removed the car from 5th gear while using both the clutch and brake pads. Once i applied significant pressure to the brakes the completely locked up, as did the steering wheel. My car collided with the deer and subsequently traveled off the right side of the road in a spin, stopping approximately 40 feet down an embankment. Since then i have had no luck keeping the vehicle running. I have had the alternator, plugs and coil packs, starter, and ignition changed with no remedy. The vehicle will not start.
This is a 2009 vw jetta, tdi purchased new.driving at approximately 65 mph, the power steering light came on and the vehicle, immediately had no functioning power steering.steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn.vehicle had to be towed in.service replaced several parts among them steering assembly and harness (part no.'s 1k1-423-055mx and 1k1-971-111aj respectively).
Unsatisfactory resolution to nhtsa recall no.: 16v-913https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/rclrpt-16v913-3524.pdfthe proposed resolution to this recall is unsatisfactory.how can is it assured that if a module passes the load test the pcu ground connection will not fail at a future time?the failure reportedly occurs just when the abs/esp/steering system is needed most to maintain vehicle control.if this was a known manufacturing defect and the abs control module was replaced by an updated module with proper soldering then all vehicles produced with this manufacturing defect should receive an updated module.
Started with key being very difficult to turn on or off in ignition and the steering column lock no longer engaged at all when the car was off.then, twice within 1 mile, the steering column lock did engage while the car was being operated in a turn at approximately 45 miles per hour.after parking the car immediately following, the key would not turn to the off position until the exposed end of the key was tapped with a hammer.steering column lock then appeared to lock and unlock appropriately, however, key will no longer turn in the ignition to the start position.car is currently at the local dealership who has diagnosed the problem of an "inoperable steering column lock" and is performing the needed repair.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving in reverse at approximately 2 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. After waiting a few hours, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
The abs module faulting is a known and common problem for these vehicles.vw has a recall for the abs software-recall #16v913. If your module doesn't crash when the dealer performs the update, which it likely won't, then they do not replace the module. We feel this is a workaround to cover them to not have to replace them. Ours went out this month while i was driving. This was extremely dangerous as i lost steering control and the vehicle kept downshifting below 30 mph on a highway that i should have been traveling 60 mph on. The epc and abs lights came on. When we called the dealer, they agreed to look at it to see if it was the abs module and if it would be eligible for replacement under the recall. It was not covered because they were "unable to perform the software update".this is because of the specific wording on the vw recall. I have read that several other customers have been turned away because of the same thing and left with expensive repairs. They should issue a recall to cover the faulty abs modules all together and not exclude them due to the "software update." the recall is a play on words to cover them from not being required to replace them. It is strategic and misleading. We called vw and was told it would not be covered also. Here is a web link of other people logging the same experiences. There are others online. People can get killed driving these when they go out. Now we have to pay to a lot of money to get ours replaced by the dealer. Https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3a__www.carcomplaints.com_volkswagen_jetta_2009_brakes_abs-5fmodule-5ffailure.shtml&d=dwifag&c=jeeqba34pbypuh24nmkpeqmar10xrxvb2bkb2zkzota&r=6dyybkqc3i6oeecbuj9bho9grwogbouqqqo65ae7heevedcofg9ckup5aboy62za&m=l-ph22lrzgljo213rvzvwe4r7p4rdookk5ygsejd82m&s=w3hxti9g3h4xc4hmqb_qsqtgust8ab15ahwhmoydfce&e=
My abs light came on and then my red brake light came on, a few days later myepc light came on. About a week after thatthat my speedometer stopped working and i noticed that the mileage had stopped counting.i took it to napleton's volkswagen service department in orlando and (short version) received a quote to do the work of over $1700 to fix the abs before they could even tell me if there was a problem with the abs as they could not upload the software for the recall..the problem was directly related to the abs module..which in my paperwork is described in the recall information.i have told them not to fix my car as i believe this is incorrect (most of the work they quoted i believe is incorrect) and will be taking it to a mechanic i trust.it also opens the door for fraud as if i allowed them to do the work and then "fix" the recall that would seem like they would be charging me and volkswagen for the work.they also are charging me for diagnostic on the abs but per their own words they haven't been able to do the diagnostic.my car actually runs fine, however without the speedometer and having the brake lights on it feels very unsafe.the problem started 2 weeks ago july 23, 2018 and i brought it to service dealer yesterday
This is the third time i've had issues with the power steering briefly failing on this car. The first time, several years ago,it was related to the abs recall, and it was replaced. It also failed when the alternator was going bad. Now the steering light flashes, it makes a beeping sound and the power steering fails briefly. It's not showing codes. I see from reading the vw tdi forums that this is fairly common problem. It's very frightening and i think there needs to be some kind of backup system on these cars so that the steering doesn't fail, potentially causing a lethal accident, whenever some related sensor goes out. Shouldn't they be completely separate ? thank you
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving various highway speeds, the abs and esc warning indicators suddenly illuminated and the steering wheel became harder to turn. In addition, the speed suddenly decreased. The vehicle was taken to lithia volkswagen in reno, nv where it was diagnosed that the abs module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, electronic stability control); however, since the diagnostic codes were not obtained from the module, the module would not be replaced per the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Abs esp brake steering wheel warning lights illuminate and beep at any time while driving or when ignition key is on position.
The wipers stopped working first. Then it got stuck n neutral and went into limp mode and i'm unable to drive it. Had to get a new gear shifter and after all that money spent it still isn't fixed.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph into a slight curve when the steering wheel locked in a straight position and would not turn to the right without warning. The driver began to exert aggressive force to the steering wheel and suddenly, the steering wheel unlocked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem.the contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. The vin was rejected from the system. The failure mileage was 11,000. Updated 3/12/10 the dealer replaced the steering gear. Updated 06/11/10.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the steering wheel cover slip in the air bag horn area was defective and the contact was concerned that the air bag would erroneously deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.updated 08/27/13*ljthe steering air bag cover also served as the horn contact area i.e. The consumer had to press the air bag cover to activate the horn. The steering wheel air bag cover was splitting in multiple areas due to horn usage i.e pressing on the cover to activate the horn. The steering wheel air bag cover should withstand a lifetime of use without failure.the manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but they refused to replace the steering wheel airbag which included the cover. Updated 08/29/13 updated 09/24/13
Hoses for the sunroof drains not sealed properly. Water leaks into passenger compartment. Fills spare tire well, rusting the jack and tools making it hard to use if needed. Water also runs down a pillar (where there is an airbag) and then over (soaking) the fuse box on the side of the dashboard. Then it runs down the plastic trims and leaks onto the feet of the driver soaking the floor mat. The wet fuse box and airbag seems dangerous. Date first noted and mileage are guesses.i know of many other jetta sportwagens that have this issue.
When it rains the drains in the volkswagen jetta get clogged up. Once the drains get clogged the water comes inside the interior of the car into the entire floor of the car. The floor is then flooded with water. Their has been a previous lawsuit that was settled for the previous vw models 97-05 in 2014. When the car was sold to me no one notified me of this problem and how to prevent this problem. Now my local vw dealership wants to charge me 1000 for this problem which should not be a problem from the first place.
Back doors randomly lock and won't unlock as well as remain unlocked and won't lock.this creates concern with personal safety when they won't lock (ejection in car wreck, strangers entering car) and when they won't unlock (ability to get out of car in emergency).this began at about 30,000 miles (two years old) and then appeared to resolve only to begin again at 50,000 miles (3 years old).dealership tells me it will cost $800 to fix and when it happens with the front doors it will cost $1500 to fix them.this is a safety issue and should be a recall.
Our car is driven by 2 drivers- i am 5 feet tall, my husband is 6'1". The car seat gets moved back and forth a lot as we both drive the car daily. In late november my husband moved the seat all the way back and it made a cracking noise. We later noticed the air bag light was on. He found the broken wire under the seat and repaired it, but the light was still on. A call to the dealership revealed they knew about the issue and the fix was to "not move the seat so much". The next week- before we had a chance to take the car in to get the light cleared- the car was involved in a collision. I rear ended a car in slow-and-go traffic when she switched lanes in front of me while i was accelerating. $15,000 in damage was done to the car but the air bags did not go off. A witness that stopped to help had to pry the door open to get me out. The fighter fighters all remarked that they could not believe the air bags didn't go off. No airbags could have been a huge issue if the accident was worse.
Sunroof drainage tubes became unglued from the draining nipples that attach to the panoramic sunroof assembly causing a large water leaks every time it rained. The a, b, c, and d interior pillars and headliner became soaked as did the interior carpets and other components including the fuse panel box and central electronics control module (cecm) behind the driver's side dash causing intermittent electrical shorts and drivability issues. This is a real safety hazard that has afflicted many vw sedans with the standard glass sunroof and wagons equipped with the optional panoramic glass sunroof. Evidence of other failures of these components has been documented on many vw advocate forums but no vw tsb or recall campaigns have been issued to date to address this defect. The repair is very costly (4-5 hours of labor plus parts). A class-action lawsuit is currently underway for this same defect for many volkswagen cars up to 2009 but the same defect persist in 2009 and newer jetta sedans and sportwagens with sunroofs. I urge the ntsa to investigate this safety hazard on affected vw vehicles from 2009-2012.
I have owned vehicle for 2.5 years, went to check the status of the spare tire and found that the spare tire well was filled with water. Searching here and there i see that this is a known problem with this vehicle, something to do with the sunroof drain tubes. I bought this car from a vw dealer and have had it services at a vw dealer and no one has mentioned anything about this. With all the electronics on the car this could have caused a major outage.
The door locks on my 2009 jetta will not lock/unlock. This can cause an issue where the door remains locked randomly, prohibiting an occupant from exiting the car in case of an emergency. This also allows the door to remain unlocked when assuming it has been locked, leading the car to be more accessible to unwanted patrons!
Rear door lock failure - unlock car using key fob, try to open back driver's side door, pull handle, door "drops" but doesn't open fully, pull handle second time door opens. From the inside try to open the door pull on handle door fails to open remaining locked even when driver unlocks manually. This does not happen every time i try to open the door but frequently. I've replaced door locks twice on rear passenger doors and the left door has failed again. Each time at my expense!this should be a recall as it's clearly a safety issue.
Passenger side, rear door lock does not work. Door cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside.
Ice collected in door jam, reducing operation of driver door. I had been driving in cold weather. Upon arrival at my destination, my drivers door was difficult to open. When forced open i heard a loud crunching noise. Once i got out of the car, the bottom of my door was damaged and a large chunk of ice was found in the forward part of the door jam. A significant amount of ice had accumulated. With the current weather pattern, this has been happening daily since the first incident. Now the door is damaged enough it will no longer open properly.
Purchased a new '09 vw jettasdn 2.5 l s and the second day i had it, i had to take to service dept. The door seal from drivers door was coming off, the car would smell like burning plastic and i noticed after 3rd trip ( in 2 days ) the rear brakes were "glowing" red hot. They said they could figure it out and said it may be a plastic coating they put on brake pads to keep rust from building up on the ship overseas! after the brakes constantly squeaking and having to take my new car in2 more time with every excuse known to man , i was mistakenly told it was a defect and they changed them at no charge. My brakes are again going out and it has only been about 6-9 months. The concern is that they have not fixed the root of the problem as well as a seat belt indicator which has been faulty. I have had them make me take it in 3 times for that( first time they couldn't duplicate theproblem, so i was told to bring it in again ) and one passenger side was replaced but it is still happening and i fear that the combined brake and seat belt/ airbag issues could be dangerous! also troubling is in the last few months the drivers side rear door would not unlock by any means for on 3 occasions (the last which i called vw service to make an appointment for and never got a return phone call) the last time it was unusable door for 2 weeks then just started working again. It has not been attended to, but my fear is again, in a accident if someone was back there they may get trapped in car.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportswagen. The contact stated that the passenger side door locks were broken. The contact stated that the locks had fractured before and were repaired under warranty. The dealer advised the contact that the parts needed for repairs would not be available for approximately one month. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 28,000. Updated 01/18/11 the consumer stated the front passenger doors are not exhibiting the same problem. Updated 04/19/11
The trunk lid of my 2009 vw jetta opens unexpectedly.it has happened while driving and while it is parked. This problem is intermittent and it is difficult to predict when it will occur.i will sometimes find it open when i am ready to drive in the morning.sometimes it will open immediately after starting the car.once it opened while i was entering a freeway ramp.luckily it has not yet happened while unattended during a rain or snowstorm !yet the potential for danger is very real.finding a place to pull over to close a trunk lid while my rear vision is blocked can be a very dangerous scenario -- not to mention the security issues an open trunk lid raises.the vw dealer has attempted two fixes, once under warranty and another attempt on march 6, 2015 cost me several hundred dollars.the last incident occurred just this afternoon as i was returning to my car from the bank lobby.i'm scheduled for a third visit to the dealer tomorrow afternoon. I really don't want to be a throwing any more money at a safety and quality issue that should not occur and hope that you will be able to help me.thank you very much.
While in traffic i heard a very loud bang and pulled off the road. I had the car towed to prime volkswagon, 784 portland rd, saco, maine. They reported that the left front spring had broken and needed replacement. I was charged $893.50 for the repair plus the towing charges. The vw dealership did not advise of any safety recalls. I advised that i was concerned with the safety of the vehicle and the remaining springs. Today i learned of a recall involving newer model vw jettas for the failure of the rear spring.
I was driving when i heard a metallic sound, a quick inspection at the side of the road did not reveal anything. I drove it to a repair shop where they found that the rear driver side spring had snapped. My mechanic stated that he sees this frequently with jettas.
2009 jetta wagon sportwagon 2.5l sediscovered broken left rear spring while rotating tires.last lower 3/4 turn of coil spring was broken off.presence of rust at fracture surface suggests it had been broken for some time, before 60000miles.a few weeks later, at about 61000miles heard a clunking from the right rear corner of the car.inspection revealed last lower 3/4 turn of coil spring was broken off, broke in the same place as the left side.owners report online that this is a common problem with the jetta sportwagon and caused by the spring manufacturing process.
Oil seals leaking oil all over engine, major carbon build up failing axles. I was driving on the road and the car made a major thud and check engine light came on. Took car to dealer next day and they found all seals on the engine are leaking oil and water pump has failed and major carbon build up in engine. Found oil on ground of my garage.front suspension known to make crunching sounds when going over major bumps when cold.
The contact owned a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at approximately 45 mph and applying the brake pedal, the abs, the stability, and the brake warning lights illuminated. In addition, there was a loud abnormal noise and the vehicle spun out of control. The vehicle flipped three times and crashed into a bush. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger axle was fractured. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear driver side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the rear coil spring fractured. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.updated 9/18/14
Tires are michelin pilot hx mxm4, radial xse 225/45 r17 91horiginal tires from date of purchase 8//10 with actual mileage 14829, for the exception of 1 tire, that was replaced on 9//10 do to road hazard. Presently all 4 tires are showing a sidewall defect. There is a fault, a crack line that runs along a manufacture groove line that separates the tread from the side wall, this is common on all 4 tires, but with differences of severity in each tire. The front driver side tire caught my eye because of the 1/8 inch crack that is exposing the carcass/or cables when looked at closely.
Goodyear eagle rsa 205/55r16. During a routine inspection and oil service on my jetta the technicians discovered tread bubbles in 2 of my tires. I had the mechanic put both tires with bubbles on the rear for safety and i drove the car to a goodyear tire center. They inspected the tires for me and verified the bubbles in the tread. Goodyear tire center then contacted goodyear corporate for me. The tires are less than 5 years old and the car is drven about 1,000 miles per month. Goodyear said that they would only give $20 off the cost of new tires. I still have more than half the life of the tires left. I feel like they should replace them with new tires because this was a manufacturer defect. The techs at goodyear said that the steel windings have failed and caused the air to expand the rubber in that area.goodyear eagle rsa 205/55r16back left tire date code 1612back right tire date code 3711.
Tire valve stem cracked during tire filling.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the abs, brakes and traction warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive safely to his residence. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and was informed the abs software needed to be updated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control).a dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.*dt
Abs recall - i just received my recall for the jetta stating the above problem and remedy. But i don't the one paragraph in my letter above stating "please be aware that other conditions (unrelated to the issue described in this letter) may cause the abs system warning light in your vehicle to illuminate. Customers should be prepared to cover diagnostics and repair costs associated with these other, unrelated conditions"....really! are you fkm! i'm supposed to trust them when they tell me...."were sorry sir, but your problem is not related to the recall and the repair will cost you $650.00, thank you" haha, volkswagen is just trying to recoup the money they lost to the tdi scam. Never seen such a mischievous recall in my life! i have been having this problem for years now, rain or snow. If i turn the car off and back on it seams ok
Ignition key was hard getting it to turn on finally got it to turn on and then when i got home it wouldn't turn off took me 45 minutes to finally turn it off
Was trying to get the abs recall fixed took my vehicle into the vw for the recall they gave me a quote of 1543.37 to replace the abs module and said it wasn't covered.so i called their 1 800 number and they basically said the same thing.but when i read your remedy it says to help correct this defect, your authorized volkswagen dealer will update the abs control module software with improved diagnostic capability to detect insufficient pcu ground connection. Abs modules with insufficient ground connections will be replaced. The software update will take less than an hour to complete; if the abs module requires replacement, this work can take up to a full day to complete. The recall repair will be performed for you free of charge. Am i responsible for this part so that they can update it please help
Car door locks not working / erratic. When i bought the car from the dealer in santa cruz, california in 2012, they did not tell me the rear right passenger door did not automatically lock, nor could it be locked from inside. I had to manually lock it from the side, and now it stays locked all the time unless i pull the inside lever. Then, an year later, the other (left) passenger side started never locking too, and most of the time i have to manually lock the driver door with the key. The front right passenger door still works fine, as do all the alarms. The dealer says it will cost me $1400 to fix.
The driver's side rear door lock does not work. It doesn't work manually or with the key fob. I am concerned about the safety of my passengers if something were to happen and they cannot exit the vehicle from the rear.also, the inability to lock the rear door is another safety issue.i have noticed several complaints about the same problem.does it take an actual vehicle fatality for this problem to be dealt with?
While driving on the freeway my prdns lights were in red lit up at the same time.not sure what type of warning it is, however it cannot be good..
Driving up a mountain highway, the car lost all power (even with the gas pedal to the floor). Once pulled over, the vehicle wouldn't start again. The high pressure fuel pump in the tdi failed catastrophically and sent metal shrapnel throughout the entire fuel system.
In april of 2016 car just had 6 indicator lights on dash.just happened one day on the highway.speedometer, gas gauge none of the dash worked.red light constant flashing.we ended up having to park it for 6 months while still paying 300 a month car payment and full coverage insurance until i had money to fix it.around the same time the back passenger window stopped working and still doesn't work. I got this car in march of 2015 i believe.it has cost me so much money and i am hoping that i may be able to get a reimbursement on the 800 i spent to fix it, only to have it do this stuff randomly every few months.just 2 weeks ago i had to slam on the brakes while driving and there was a bang sound and i drove it home.the next day it drove to work ok and then on way home when it started it immediately was running badly and check engine light and all that was on again.we took it to mechanic and he said thermostat was stuck open and it did need a coil and wires or something also. It has been just constant with this car and i am spending a ton of money.it's really difficult raising a family and working 30 miles away from my home and dealing with this constantly.oh, and the air conditioner only works in the winter time.definately not when idleling.mechanic says that's a 400$ part so i'm just trying to scrounge up the money to fix that part of the electric disaster this car is before it hits 101 on my days sitting in traffic.please help.the document i have to upload is the reciept from the repair.it was messed up for almost a year before i could fix it.mostly just sitting.
The cars check engine light came on and lost power on the freeway. I took it to get checked and a diagnostic was done . I had just gone to the dealership a week before and had the back brakes and rotors replaced for $500 dollars and the oil changed for another $100. They said everything was fine.
Vw jetta 2009 stalls and engines dies while driving.lost ability to steer vehicle - able to coast to side of road.car towed to vw dealership and they have been unable to recreate the problem.concerned if this happens on major road and loss of steering could result in accident.
Key will not remove from the ignition . Car will not cut off. Key stuck in the ignition. Tried moving the steering wheel and moving gears to place back in park. I had to remove fuse 15 and remove battery cable to shut car off.key is still in the ignition .terrible inconvenience
The headliner adhesive for the vehicle has come unglued and is causing the fabric to sag and prevent a clear line of sight. This is a latent safety defect. From a reasonable search on the internet it appears that many jetta owners have had the same issue, indicating a common manufacturing issue. The adhesive that was used is the same as the adhesive used on the remainder of the interior panels which are also coming off.
Vw jetta reverse / forward action error.malfunction of car electronics / mechanics causing sudden acceleration and surging.
Key will not turn to start the car '.( i search online and there many ' many...many issues with the 2006 to 2012 vw jettas.there alsomany... Many... Manycases online about car will notturn off do to the key no turning )call the service department in delaers and have many issues with same problem. Keys getting stuck or not turningto start or to shut off the car,they will need to complete run of the gas or unplug the battery to safe turn off the car.
My key is stuck in the ignition and my car would not turn off. The car was in park; however, the ignition switch would not turn back to the off position.it would only turn forward. My car ran for 4 hours until my husband came home from work.he had to remove the fuel pump fuse and disconnect the battery to turn the car off. The car continued to run after he disconnected the battery. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership so that they can remove the key and repair the vehicle.the dealership stated that they have never encountered this problem; however, i am reading on the internet and it appears to be a common problem with volkswagen.unfortunately vw won't issue a recall unless enough customers complain.
I got the 2009 vw jetta on 8/2017 at a used car lot i went on website vw schedule appointment for a oil changecheck vin # on recall by then it come up recall called the number website gave me
Automatic door locks won't work causing the vehicle doors to remain locked or unlocked without repair at $400 per door.if door is stuck in locked position, passengers can not exit the vehicle in an emergency.if stuck in unlocked position, vehicle can not be locked and uninvited passengers can enter the vehicle.both are safety hazards.issue occurs regardless if the car is stationary or in motion.
Randomly, most of the vehicle warning lights, check engine or malfunction indicator light, brake system, abs, traction control or esp, airbag fault, appear while i am using a brake for red light and driving on any kinds of roads. Then i feel the wheel as heavier than usual, the past (cannot turn smoothly like before). I just purchased the used vehicle on december 16, 2015. The cardealer, autonation, sold the car by advertising that's well maintenanced and all checked. However, within6 months after the purchase, those vehicle warning lights came up on the display. Autonation suggested me to go to wollswagen dealer. The mechanic at the local volkswagen dealer gave me an estimates for the repair around 2,000 usd saying that abs system is not working and needs to be replaced by a new one.i asked a help to autonation, but the dealer said that's why volkswagen car is known as a risky choise. The dealer appolozied me saying that he cannot help me.is there any way to return the car to autonation or to get my car repaired by autonation?
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. Engine lock and housing cylinder malfunction is regularly preventing key from turning off the ignition.
Drivetime-downey sold me the above vehicle with no brakes, blown air compressor, and a faulty transmission. The bureau of automotive repairs is investigating the warranty company that failed to repair the brakes.
The sun roof opened to the first tilt position without any action caused by the driver or passenger. It happened again on may 17 during a slow left turn in a shopping center. My concern is that it may be electrical in nature and may affect the door locks as well. On a previous occasion, i had difficulty opening the trunk and had to use my key to open the drivers side door.
Starter will not allow you to turn off vehicle or take key out.
I just bought this 2009 volksawagen jetta this monday, september 16th 2019, the car has a nonstop beeping noise as soon as the key goes in the ignition (not the open door beep either) and the abs, brake, and traction control lights are on in the dashboard. The beep is nonstop and very frustrating and starts every time the key goes in. I bought the car for cheap thinking this would be an easy fix.
Ignition key tumbler will not turn.cannot start vehicle and other times the engine cannot be turned off.only buy luck was able to eventually turn vehicle off.no other option available to shut down vehicle engine if this problem experienced.
Hi yes i am concerned in regards i had a call for a recall on my jetta 2009. Nhtsa called me to set up and appointment.i did exactly what i was supposed to do with the recall. When the recall was finish i thought my work was on the manufacturing and was to pay the dealership. Long story short i had to pay for the labor and the parts for a recall on my 2009 jetta volkswagen..
Hi, i have a 2009 jetta 2.5 se and the door locks stopped working g both manually or with the key remote.i cannot lock my doors except for the driver door. It started this morning out ofnowhere.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle would start to decelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The instrument panel lights all illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the brakes would make a squeaking noise. The abs, the bracket and engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed but was not repaired. The vin was included in a manufacturers recall where the abs control module software needed to be updated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Takata recall. Car hesitates to speed up, abs light come up some time and go off. Light cover all the signal p r n d s when the gear lever is on drive (d).
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.the contact stated that while pulling into a parking space the vehicle accelerated without driver intent and crashed into the front of the store. The impact stopped the acceleration.no injuries were reported. The police and fire department filed a report and it is available. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop to be repaired. The insurance company contacted volkswagen and stated that they had no other complaints related to the failure on file.the failure and current mileages were 2,000. The vin was unknown.
Was driving on residential street, approximately 25-30 mph, and car just lost power and stalled.after a few minutes it could start again - but the vehicle would not move, even if gas was pushed down.after a week at the dealership - they said it was the throttle.my car would not start before (after only having the car for approximately 7 months and approximately 2000 miles) - and after having it towed to the dealer, they just said the fuel was gelling.but they did do a computer upgrade and said there "particles in the fuel line" that they cleaned out and said i may have gotten "bad fuel".1 week after my 40000 mile routine maintenance check - my glow plug light went on and i had to have a sensor replaced.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently hesitate while accelerating from a stop. The contact applied pressure to the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not respond for a few seconds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000 and the current mileage was approximately 50,000.
Traveling at highway speeds when glow plug indicator light started flashing and engine power was immediately lost.engine failed to hold idle and stalled while car was moving with clutch engaged.engine was able to restart and mil light illuminated, glow plug indicator light flashed and driver information system indicated engine malfunction.car had no acceleration and had to be towed to dealership.vw service technician indicated fuel pump failure and showed evidence of metal filings in fuel injection system.
Car stalled again after new exhausted flap was installed (1ko-253-691-e ) .as per other older complaint odi # 10476791.vw paid $646 for new part but refused to pay labor $183.93.now on the new exhaust flapper they gave me a new part free,but it cost me $529.63 for new sensors along with labor for the install.per the auto shop there has been a lot of changes in this part . The customer is engineering this part for vw.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi.(na) the contact stated that while driving 30 mph and merging into traffic, the vehicle stalled suddenly when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 11 and the current mileage was 30,000.
Aftermonths of car bogging eventually my check engine lightwent on. Code read for oxygen sensor. Shortly after epc light came on. Car wouldn't move. After research i found that many jetta's hv this issue. Recall?
While driving, vehicle transmission disengaged resulting in no power to maintain speed. This occurred twice, once on a rural highway traveling approximately 60 mph and once on the interstate traveling approximately 70 mph. With the first occurrence the transmission re-engaged after a few seconds. With the second occurrence, the "prnds" shift indicator light began flashing and i had to merge over through traffic into the emergency lane to avoid high speed traffic, all the while having no power. I then had to shut the engine off and restart it to clear the malfunction. I scheduled an appointment at the dealer for repair and a sensor(s) were replaced on the transmission's computer. Since the repair i've not had another malfunction.this malfunction poses a serious hazard as one loses the ability to maintain speed in traffic, resulting in a stalled vehicle situation.
The abs module faulting is a known and common problem for these vehicles.vw has a recall for the abs software-recall #16v913. If your module doesn't crash when the dealer performs the update, which it likely won't, then they do not replace the module. We feel this is a workaround to cover them to not have to replace them. Ours went out this month while i was driving. This was extremely dangerous as i lost steering control and the vehicle kept downshifting below 30 mph on a highway that i should have been traveling 60 mph on. The epc and abs lights came on. When we called the dealer, they agreed to look at it to see if it was the abs module and if it would be eligible for replacement under the recall. It was not covered because they were "unable to perform the software update".this is because of the specific wording on the vw recall. I have read that several other customers have been turned away because of the same thing and left with expensive repairs. They should issue a recall to cover the faulty abs modules all together and not exclude them due to the "software update." the recall is a play on words to cover them from not being required to replace them. It is strategic and misleading. We called vw and was told it would not be covered also. Here is a web link of other people logging the same experiences. There are others online. People can get killed driving these when they go out. Now we have to pay to a lot of money to get ours replaced by the dealer. Https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3a__www.carcomplaints.com_volkswagen_jetta_2009_brakes_abs-5fmodule-5ffailure.shtml&d=dwifag&c=jeeqba34pbypuh24nmkpeqmar10xrxvb2bkb2zkzota&r=6dyybkqc3i6oeecbuj9bho9grwogbouqqqo65ae7heevedcofg9ckup5aboy62za&m=l-ph22lrzgljo213rvzvwe4r7p4rdookk5ygsejd82m&s=w3hxti9g3h4xc4hmqb_qsqtgust8ab15ahwhmoydfce&e=
[xxx]volkswagen jetta sporty wagon.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Abrupt deceleration to 30mph from 50mph d/t vehicle in front of me hitting their brake and turning. Then i accelerated to get back to the posted speed of 50mph. When depressing accelerator at approx 40mph heard a loud "pop", loss of power, glow light on dash came on and warning. Loss of power with 3 cars coming behind me so i quickly moved to the shoulder and restarted the car. Car turned over but was in "limp" mode - i was less than 1 mile from my house, so i pulled out and "limped" home. Contacted vw on monday 11/14/11 and my dealership. The car was flat bedded to the dealership and hpfp failure was diagnosed, vw paid in full for complete replacement of entire fuel system.
After returning from a service at the dealer, my 2009 sportwagen instrument warning lights displayed a flashing glow plug light followed immediately by a message to bring the vehicle to in for service. We were four houses down from our drive, and as we pulled into the driveway, the vehicle shut off and would not restart.it was towed to the dealer who reported metal debris in the fuel filter indicating a high pressure fuel pump failure and a cost for replacement parts (entire fuel system) totaling over $5000.this is a certified pre-owned vehicle, owned for less than one year.i called and filed a claim with vw usa.
Going down the interstate at 70mph beside a semi, the car slightly (not enough to take me out of my lane) pulls to the side & ding! ding! ding! 'abs' & 'esp' lights come on & the emergency 'brake' light on the dash starts flashing. No additional symptoms that i noticed on the next 15miles to work, just the dash lights. Upon arriving at work i park & shut the car off. Restart it. And everything appears as thou it was an aberration. No lights. No dinging. From a car that goes nuts when you're simply just low on wiper-fluid, it could be something major like an abs module or 'speed sensor' (from what 100s of other owners say online) or something 'minor' like a corroded fuse. Needless to say, while i'm wincing at the potential repair costs, i'm in fear of & dreading my drive home this evening. I'm glad no one was hurt this time but as we all know, the odds are someone is going to get hurt. Whatever is causing this problem for numerous vw owners is a safety issue. If abs & traction control are mandatory features on a car via the nhtsa, it stands to reason that rampant problems such as vw jetta owners are experiencing is a manufacturer's quality issue. It's not normal wear & tear. I actually trust the nhtsa to do the right things here; find out what the problem is & make vw fix it. The only other option the nhtsa has is to ignore a blatant problem with the abs & traction stability controls of a mass production family sedan/vehicle.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The contact stated they were attempting to park the vehicle and when she applied the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle until she crashed into the front of a glass building. There were no injuries, a police report was filed. The contact also stated that the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to determine what caused the failure and the dealer stated they could not find any error codes. The failure and current mileage was 29,000.updated 10/12/11
Car stalled while accelerator was pressed. Stall lasted about 3 seconds.stalling occurs about once a month.
The cars check engine light came on and lost power on the freeway. I took it to get checked and a diagnostic was done . I had just gone to the dealership a week before and had the back brakes and rotors replaced for $500 dollars and the oil changed for another $100. They said everything was fine.
When starting to move the car such as at a stop sign or at an intersection, when putting the accelerator pedal down to start the vehicle moving, the whole car almost stalls as engine power disappears for a terrifying few seconds. This is very dangerous because you pull out into traffic and expect the car will move forward and not stall.i went onto a vw forum and learned that this is a common problem for vw.
Vehicle was turning into a parking spot, driver had moved foot from accelerator pedal to brake.suddenly, engine surged and vehicle began to accelerate.the driver applied significant brake pressure to halt vehicle and turned off ignition.vehicle subsequently drove normally and dealer inspection found no problem.
Vehicle began stalling at stops at about 55000 miles. Vehicle at complete stop, take foot of brake and it either (1) rolls then moves forward, (2) lurches/shutters and moves forward or (3) stalls before putting foot on gas. The stalling has become more frequent in the last month and on may 31 2013, the vehicle stalled multiple times and on one occasion did not restart after approximately half dozen attempts but finally managed to restart. The vehicle is going in for service to hopefully identify and fix this issue on june 3 2013.the lurching forward can be drastic and the potential for "jumping" forward into another car and causing an accident is now a real concern.
My jetta lost power from going 60mph to 35-40 and after a min it shut down on highway. I managed to push it on a shoulder and tried to start again but nothing happened. I towed it away to mechanic and found out that my high pressure fuel pump shattered and released bunch of tiny metal peaces in to the fuel filter and engine. Mechanic told me that it happened because ofa design flaw with the pump that vw admitted but haven't done anything about that. So i'm wondering what if a semi truck came at the same time and hit me would they do something about it then?
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine began to rev excessively high.there was no response when the accelerator pedal was depressed.there were also no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle finally resumed normal operation after the accelerator pedal was depressed several times.in addition, the vehicle exhibited unintended acceleration.the failures occurred spontaneously.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not duplicate the failures.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on three separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions.the vin was unavailable.the failure mileage was 2,500 and current mileage was 4,000.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.the contact stated that while driving at any speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the speed reduced and the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was restarted but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve body had failed and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
As i was traveling from ft collins back to denver on the i25 freeway going approximately 65 mph when my car suddenly lost power. When i pressed on the gas pedal all i heard was the engine revving but no power.i was able to move my car safely to the shoulder of the freeway by sheer luck of the time of day this happened and then promptly called a towing company.
When at a stop sign or after applying the brake, there is a long lag before the accelerator will engage. Once when stopped at a stop sign, i let the brake pedal go and engaged the accelerator because there was oncoming traffic. The car rolled into the oncoming lanes and only when i reached the third lane did the accelerator engage. An oncoming large pickup was accelerating away from his traffic light and almost broadsided my car. He apparently didn't see me until almost upon me. This long lag between letting the brake go and pressing the accelerator has happened several times since i purchased the car. The boardwalk vw people of richardson, tx as well as the university vw people in albuquerque, nm said the this was because both the brake and acceleration depended on hydraulic pressure that is shared between them. They also said that they have reported this to vw and vw said that this was designed this way on purpose. I think that this is a very dangerous situation.
While driving the vehicle all of a sudden starts to beep and the abs light, epc light, check engine light, brake light, and skid control light show. The vehicle sometimes loses the speedometer reading which drops to 0. This sporadically happens, sometimes it'll stay for days and other times it'll go away after 10 minutes and not appear again for a day or two. It seems to be happening more and more frequently. It happens when in motion and when starting the vehicle. This makes it very difficult to drive since the speedometer malfunctions and in the snow the vehicle seems to handle worse than usual and the brake system does not kick in every time. The abs module seems to be malfunctioning.
Windshield wipers system failed in snow storm. Parts replacedcomplete loss of engine power while driving in traffic. 8 times this has happened.dealer can not find cause.no start situation, twice.dealer can not find cause.transmission noise.dealer can not find cause, will replace transmission if noise continues.
2009 and possibly 2010 volkswagen jetta windshield wiper system stopped working when the brake was applied and only restarted when the brake pedal was released. Updated 02-26-2010.updated ivoq 06/01/10vehicle taken to dealer 4 times for corrective action and system is not repaired. Dealer told me that vw engineering stated that this is proper operation of the system and no repairs are needed. Dealers employees are aware of the safety hazard associated with lack of proper operation and state that they acknowledged the problem and that it is not in proper working order.
After driving in the rain and parking my car in light rain for about two and a half hours the front windshield wipers would not work when i started the car.i tinkered around with the levers and the rear wiper worked and the washer fluid worked, but not the front wipers.i checked the fuse indicated in the manual and it was not blown.i was forced to drive home in the rain without the use of my front wipers.
I have 2009 volkswagen jetta 2.5 and i have problems with my cars.1) all my lights, except for the left side of headlight, are not working. All the lights went out at the same time. I changed the bulbs but still do not work.2) since lights started to not work, i get seat belt warning signs and alarms even if i am wearing the seatbelts. 3) when i try to wash my front window with the wipers, window washier(liquid) would not come out.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that she attempted to roll the windows down, but they would not roll down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the electrical instrument panel for the windows needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 56,000.
Debris works its way past the shield at the bottom of the windshield, clogs up the drain holes in the fender and overflows into the heater box. It than leaks into the car and causes the windows to fog up to the point where you can not see out the windows while driving. The problem will occur when the vehicle is moving or standing still
The headliner adhesive for the vehicle has come unglued and is causing the fabric to sag and prevent a clear line of sight. This is a latent safety defect. From a reasonable search on the internet it appears that many jetta owners have had the same issue, indicating a common manufacturing issue. The adhesive that was used is the same as the adhesive used on the remainder of the interior panels which are also coming off.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the sunroof exploded. The vehicle wasrepaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. Updated 9/4/13
Driving on the florida turnpike..approximately 65 mph..sunroof burst...shade of sunroof was open but the sunroof was closed at the time...no rocks...nothing to suggest it has hit by something...glass was everywhere could have been a nightmare...i was riding with my son and his friend.
Sunroof exploded upwards, shattered into many tiny pieces.
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta.the contact stated that the spokes on the left front wheel broke. The contact was traveling 55 mph at the time of the failure. The contact did not think the vehicle hit a pot hole. The contact stated the tire was still inflated, but the wheel had failed. The failure mileage and current mileages were 45,000.
During the snow storm the clutch and the four wheel drive did not engage.i was driving slowly along with the traffic and the as the car started to ascend an incline in the road, it started to skid; and when i engaged the brakes, attempted to change gears, the clutch would not engage. When the car came to a stop,there was a odor of burning rubber. I contacted vw america about the failure, they covered the cost of the part and not the service as a customer appreciation good will gesture.
Tires are michelin pilot hx mxm4, radial xse 225/45 r17 91horiginal tires from date of purchase 8//10 with actual mileage 14829, for the exception of 1 tire, that was replaced on 9//10 do to road hazard. Presently all 4 tires are showing a sidewall defect. There is a fault, a crack line that runs along a manufacture groove line that separates the tread from the side wall, this is common on all 4 tires, but with differences of severity in each tire. The front driver side tire caught my eye because of the 1/8 inch crack that is exposing the carcass/or cables when looked at closely.
I have 39000 miles on my 2009 vw sportwagen se, in that time i have replaced 5 alloy wheels that were damaged by small to medium sized pot holes. Every pothole i hit, even small ones, dent the wheels and they need to be replaced. I have stopped buying the alloy wheels and now replace the broken wheels with black steel wheels, none of them have been damaged.
Goodyear eagle rsa 205/55r16. During a routine inspection and oil service on my jetta the technicians discovered tread bubbles in 2 of my tires. I had the mechanic put both tires with bubbles on the rear for safety and i drove the car to a goodyear tire center. They inspected the tires for me and verified the bubbles in the tread. Goodyear tire center then contacted goodyear corporate for me. The tires are less than 5 years old and the car is drven about 1,000 miles per month. Goodyear said that they would only give $20 off the cost of new tires. I still have more than half the life of the tires left. I feel like they should replace them with new tires because this was a manufacturer defect. The techs at goodyear said that the steel windings have failed and caused the air to expand the rubber in that area.goodyear eagle rsa 205/55r16back left tire date code 1612back right tire date code 3711.
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