8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
27,000 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
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problem #2

Mar 182014

Jetta TDI 2.0L Turbo Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 27,000 miles

Today I was just investigating further into my noise issues I have been having with my 2012 Jetta TDI 6 Spd Manual, I attached a video containing some unusual noise that is relating to this issue:

I have a 2012 Jetta TDI (6 Speed Manual) I am also having trouble when I am turning my car is making weird noises especially at slow speeds, before it just used to be on the road, hearing wobbling noises, knew it couldn't be the tire being that it was new, then it started to pick up when I started turning left and right mainly at slower speeds, I have taken it to the dealership over and over and they couldn't find nothing, at least 5 different times tell just recently they said its cause my tires are feathered and I have taken it to them repeatedly and never have they told me this before. I know tires don't make a rubbing kind of noise when I am turning into my drive way at 25 mph or when I am parking it at 5, it really seems they don't want to help me and think I am hearing sounds, on manager at the worst dealership in California (VW Kearny Mesa) told me to buy $2000 tires and maybe the sound might go away, customer service right. I also notice weird noises coming from the brakes when I am putting pressure on it, also loud skreeking noises like metal on metal noise coming every morning, also a new noise when I turn my steering wheel all the way left and reverse, I hear this weird noise, like my car was never ran in 100 years and just straight rusty loud noise. I have taken it on multiple drives with multiple technicians, one VW place tells me one thing, and the others tell me otherwise, and now they are all saying my tires after one dealership finally just didn't want to deal with me. I bought this car only 6 months ago so if anyone knows what’s going on with my car can you please help me I want to take advantage of my warranty and don't want to pay out of pocket. I would really appreciate if you can help me with my issues I am having.

- Charley B., Lemon Grove, CA, US

problem #1

Mar 182014

Jetta TDI 2.0L Turbo Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 27,000 miles

Today I did a little further investigation into my noises that have been occurring in the past which I will explain after explaining what I heard today. Today I opened my hood and revved up my engine and heard a unfamiliar and unusual noise coming from the engine/ water pump/ alternator area, I am not a engineer but I know this noise is not normal, much like the other noises I have been that others have been complaining about this car as well.

(Here is my past and still occurring problem hoping someone can spread some light on this or is having the same issue and that I am not the only one)

I have a 2012 Jetta TDI (6 Speed Manual). I am also having trouble when I am turning. My car is making weird noises especially at slow speeds, before it just used to be on the road, hearing wobbling noises, knew it couldn't be the tire being that it was new. Then it started to pick up when I started turning left and right mainly at slower speeds. I have taken it to the dealership over and over and they couldn't find nothing, at least 5 different times, till just recently they said it's because my tires are feathered and I have taken it to them repeatedly and never have they told me this before. I know tires don't make a rubbing kind of noise when I am turning into my drive way at 25 mph or when I am parking it at 5, it really seems they don't want to help me and think I am hearing sounds. One manager at the worst dealership in California (VW Kearny Mesa) told me to buy $2000 tires and maybe the sound might go away, customer service right.

I also notice weird noises coming from the brakes when I am putting pressure on them, also loud screeching noises like metal on metal noise coming every morning, also a new noise when I turn my steering wheel all the way left and reverse. I hear this weird noise, like my car was never ron in 100 years and just straight rusty loud noise. I have taken it on multiple drives with multiple technicians. One VW place tells me one thing, and the others tell me otherwise, and now they are all saying my tires after one dealership finally just didn't want to deal with me.

I bought this car only 6 months ago so if anyone knows what’s going on with my car can you please help me? I want to take advantage of my warranty and don't want to pay out of pocket. I would really appreciate if you can help me with my issues I am having.

- Charley B., Lemon Grove, CA, US