10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 67,675 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart, but would only accelerate up to 30 mph. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the fuel sensors were defective and an oil change was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
- Leland, NC, USA
While entering a parking lot, parking space, after stopping completely, the car would not move when accelerator was lightly depressed, there was a 1 to 3 second delay, and then the car lunged forward crashing into the opposing parked vehicle, damaging the fronts of both vehicles. This hesitation was noted once before at about 3800 miles while entering a highway from a stop. Again, the hesitation was followed by a sudden lunge. Selling VW dealer said it sounded like a dsg trans problem, bring back fpr evaluation after its repaired. This unexpected surge problem is the direct cause of the accident. There should be a safety recall. Note: While this VW Jetta is 7 yrs old, it is not driven often as can be seen by less than 500-800 miles per year.
- Fortson, GA, USA
Emmisions light on- never received any recall notices for VW 2008 Jetta gli/ emmision light on/igniation to start hesitation please tell me all recalls on VW 2008 Jetta gli. Can I take my car to my local mechanic for recalls? thank you
- Blue Bell, PA, USA
- Durham, ME, USA