10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,327 miles

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problem #84

Jun 012024

Jetta

  • miles
My starter and gear shift have been malfunctioning, the starter barely turns over and the gearshift sends out a warning to only exit the vehicle in -??P-?? position-??

- Farmington, MO, USA

problem #83

Aug 232024

Jetta

  • miles
When accelerating from 1st gear to 2nd gear, the gear gets stuck.. Rpms spike high and the car won't go any faster until it gets unstuck. This has caused issues while in traffic, nearly getting ran over by cars behind me. I can't accelerate as normal when pulling onto a road, there's the risk that the transmission gets stuck and I can't move forward. This car is only 5 years old.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #82

Aug 212024

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I took my car for ignition switch recall but after one month I have same issue tge car won't start

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #81

Jun 062024

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There is a yellow triangle caution light keep coming up and it stated that I should park safely and please service vehicle. I think its the shift level causing that warning -??? to appear.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #80

Jun 112024

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I keep getting a message on my dash saying ONLY EXIT VEHICLE IN -??P-?? Position. Please Service Vehicle.

- Arab, AL, USA

problem #79

Apr 112023

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I know there is a Shift Lever Micro Switch Recall for the Volkswagen Jetta up to the year 2018. My car is the 2019 model and I am getting the error message for this issue. Can the recall be expanded to include the 2019 model? For now, I am setting my parking brake to keep my car from possibly rolling when I park.

- Cross Lanes, WV, USA

problem #78

Apr 162024

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  • miles
The car is making a weird sound when I break. It sounds like liquid is moving around and another sound. The central caution off in my car and the airbags too

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #77

Apr 142024

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Vehicle shuts down while driving. All electrical turns off, dashboard goes dark code reads starter system faulty, ignition switched off, please service vehicle

- Bluefield, VA, USA

problem #76

Jan 152024

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  • miles
Manufacture hasn-??t come up with repairs my car turns off complete while driving. I haven-??t been able to drive it because I-??m scared of being or cause an accident please help

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #75

Jul 202023

Jetta

  • miles
There has been a recall out on my vehicle for the past 6 months. Previous to this recall being announced by Volkswagen I had issues with my vehicle starting, the dealership determined it was the ignition switch and replaced it out of my pocket. Since this recall being out I have noticed the same issue starting to come back. I have been in person to my local dealership and spoken to many managers as well as waited HOURS trying to contact VW Corporate. I have exhausted all ends and ultimately VW has put me into a position where my vehicle is no a reliable car to drive on day to day life having responsibilities. They have stated that I can have the current issue fixed (the recall) but it will be replaced with the same part and come out of my pocket as well as saying that I will run into this issue again until VW Corporate has come out with a solution and so far it has taken 6 months. I have waited patiently, as we all know, as time goes on the issue is progressing. My local dealership keeps trying to get me to trade in my vehicle but I should not have to take more money out of my pocket when this is a RECALL to begin with.

- Fleming Island, FL, USA

problem #74

Jul 182023

Jetta

  • miles
I had been having issues with car turning off while I was driving, at times leaving me stuck at a red light or stop sign. I-??d get a warning on my car that said -??Please check the starter system-??. At times, my car wouldn-??t start at all. This issue had been happening since around March 2023 and it-??s the end of July 2023, my car stopped turning on completely. I have not been able to use my car. A recall was issued for the problems I had been having in September 2023. I haven-??t been able to use my car in almost 6 months

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #73

Aug 252023

Jetta

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The recall was in August 2023. I was told the part was not in yet. I recently tried again. Still no part in and it-??s going on November 2023. I have gotten the run around, my calls go unanswered, no one available to talk to. No one knows what-??s going on with this recall from the dealer service supervisor to VW recall to VW customer service.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #72

Oct 112023

Jetta

  • miles
Unknown, there has been no remedy for this recall for more than a month

- Hollywood , FL, USA

problem #71

Sep 152023

Jetta

  • miles
On hot days, has happened multiple times. At parking lot, car did not turn on first two attempts, finally when on, then electrical shuts off. Starter system faulty message service vehicle. Stuck key in and out, several attempts: Got car to turn on. Moved it to shade as electrical shut off. Once cooled turn back on. Other instance, while driving on highway the dasboard, gauges, electronics info system shut off. AC and Engine remained on. No turn signals availability. Happened during day time; I assume brake lights not working either. Pulled over, called dealer, said it's safety feature Temp Sensor when its hot outside car will shut off. Issue for months now. Prior to this P Position message yellow triangle exclamation point. Shifter moved bach and forth along with turning key ignition several time ( cooler weather period). May or may not be related. Service engine soon pops up. The Car always has oil changes, antifreeze, and filters up to date. Car has new battery. Alternator is working properly. No indication its the starter. Still having issue. I had car towed to VW dealership as I read about recall. Misunderstanding, they will not work on it as recall is not active. Key Ignition Switch: no solution status. I had car towed because the associate at VW stated it would be worked on and recall set for October 2023 to be honored. The solution is not to have car remain in shade, or wait for recall to be active. VW must be awareof issue: temp senor, ignition key switch/system and possible shifter. Not safe to at all. Cars can hit you during this event with no brakes, sometimes shuuting off or be left stranded.

- Lemoore , CA, USA

problem #70

Sep 012023

Jetta

  • miles
Car engine stalling while driving and failure of the EPS/EPC light comes on When attempted to start the car warning start stop system malfunctioning unable to start at times

- Everett , WA, USA

problem #69

Mar 072023

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Unknown

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #68

Aug 092023

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  • miles
While driving, ignition shuts off. Vehicle relays -??ignition off-?? message. Has only happened on 85+ degree days while car is in the sun. No mechanic has been able to diagnose and fix the issue

- Cape Vincent, NY, USA

problem #67

Jun 242023

Jetta

  • miles
My 2019 Volkwagen Jetta Sunroof shattered, while I was driving on the highway. It sounded like a shotgun sound, when it happened. I've only owned this car for 2 years. Also, I only drive 60 miles per hour, never any higher. Thank you, [XXX] Downers Grove, IL INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

problem #66

Jul 202023

Jetta

  • miles
Door lock actuator is breaking and it-??s a hit or miss on locking the door.

- Draper, UT, USA

problem #65

Jul 272023

Jetta

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When vehicle would be in heat of over 80 degrees, car would start, I would start driving, then an alert saying -??Check Starter System-?? would occur and all electrics would shut off. Couldn-??t use turn signals or anything. Happened a few times and my car would sometimes even shut off completely if it occurred as I was stopped/at a red light. Took it to a mechanic that said it was the ignition switch/relay that was overheating and causing the problem. So original ignition switch on the car was the problem while under warm weather.

- Pico Rivera, CA, USA

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