2008 Volkswagen Jetta
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 190 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 17th highest complaint count among 26 Jetta model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 4 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 4 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderSep 23, 2020
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Campaign 20E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Other or unspecifiedSep 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Campaign 19V679000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 7, 2014
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Campaign 14E007000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsDec 10, 2010
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 10V621000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, driveshaftMay 19, 2009
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHES FROM THE GEARBOX.
IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DETACHED DRIVESHAFT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE THE GEARBOX HOUSING. A DAMAGE GEARBOX HOUSING COULD LEAK GEARBOX OIL ONTO THE STREET AND CREATE A RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS AND REPLACE THE SCREWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 09V164000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 24, 2007
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 07V442000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
190 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 22, 2010
REAR BRAKE PADS ON MY 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA ARE WORN DOWN TO NOTHING AND MY FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE JUST ABOUT PERFECT. HAVE NOTICED MANY ONLINE FORUMS HAVE MENTIONED THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 10, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 VW JETTA AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS REPLACED NOW FOR A 3RD TIME. THE FIRST 2 TIMES HAPPENED WITHIN THE FIRST 12 MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. *TR
Wheels, Oct 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VW JETTA. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR RIMS, AND THE RIGHT FRONT RIMS WERE BENT. REPORT 1003146 WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DIAGNOSIS REVEALED THAT THE RIMS WERE DEFECTIVE AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A CRASH THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE RIMS TO BEND; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER CONCLUDED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE RIMS UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE BLEW; YET, THE TIRE SHOP DIDN'T LOCATE A FAILURE ON THE TIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Power train, Oct 11, 2010
KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 8, 2010
2008 VW JETTA. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE SHUTDOWN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE TURNPIKE, SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT DOWNSHIFTED AND BEGAN TO LOSE SPEED. DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR HAD NO EFFECT. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. HE PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO RESPOND AND MOVED FORWARD. HE CONTINUED ON WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. *JB
Power train, Sep 22, 2010
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA DSG MECHATRONICS FAILURE. *TR
Power train, Sep 22, 2010
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA DSG MECHATRONICS FAILURE. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Sep 15, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 JETTA, WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND I HAVE BEEN THE SOLE OWNER. THE CAR HAS 18,000 MILES AND NEEDS NEW BACK BRAKES. VW SAYS IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND WILL NOT PAY FOR BRAKES. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS 'EQUAL WEAR' ON BOTH BACK BRAKES (THE FRONT ARE FINE); HOWEVER, WHEN I LOOKED AT THE BRAKES WITH THE VW MECHANIC, THERE WAS NOT EQUAL WEAR. I AM CONTESTING THE ISSUE AND BELIEVE THAT IT IS A MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND NOT A CASE OF NATURAL WEAR. *TR
Visibility, Sep 6, 2010
THE WIPER BLADES LEAVE A UNBEARABLE STREAK RIGHT IN MY LINE OF SIGHT WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 JETTA WOLFSBURG. THE WINDSHIELD IS OUT OF CONTOUR FOR THE FACTORY WIPER BLADES. BOTH SIDES LEAVE STREAKS THAT ARE A DISTRACTION TO MY DRIVING ESPECIALLY IN RAINY WEATHER AT NIGHT. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Aug 30, 2010
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA S MY CAR HAS 36000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE CHANGED THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH MANY JETTAS AROUND THAT YEAR. I HAVE LUCKILY AVOIDED MANY WRECKS THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE POTENTIALLY BEEN IN IF THE REAR BRAKES RESPONDED AS THEY SHOULD. I FEEL THAT THIS IS DEFINATELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR
Electrical system, Seats, Aug 28, 2010
DRIVERS HEATED SEAT ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN. CONTROL SWITCH ON DASH WAS SET AT 0, DRIVE RECEIVED MODERATE BURNS TO LEGS AND BUTTOCK. REMOVED FUSE AND TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. NOTHING FOUND, DEALER SUGGESTED IF THE SEAT HEATS UP AGAIN, BRING VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER, DO NOT SHUT IT OFF. BURNS ARE SIMILAR TO A BAD SUNBURN, SOME REDNESS, NO BLISTERS. *TR
Service brakes, Air, Apr 27, 2010
CHANGED REAR BRAKE PADS BECAUSE OF SQUEAKING NOISE. AFTER THAT BRAKE STARTED TO LOCK AND SMOKE COMING OUT OF REAR PASSENGER SIDE. WENT BACK TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD COULD BE PROBLEM WITH CALIPER. CHANGED CALIPER AND BRAKE LOCKED AGAIN WITH MORE SMOKE AND SMELL OF BURN COMING FROM REAR PASSENGER SIDE. HAD CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC AND THEY ADJUSTED BRAKES. TOOK CAR TO VW DEALER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH BRAKES. NOTHING HAPPENED FOR ABOUT 5 DAYS AND AGAIN BURNED SMELL CAME BACK, TOOK CAR BACK TO MY MECHANIC DAY AFTER SINCE THEY WERE THE ONES THAT CHANGED PADS AND CALIPER BUT BRAKES WERE NOT LOCKED ANYMORE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 18, 2010
I HAVE EXPERIENCED A CHALLENGE WITH MY REAR BRAKES ON MY 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SO I BEGAN SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION FROM OTHERS ON THE INTERNET. REFER TO WWW.EDMUNDS.COM FOR OTHER CONCERNS REGARDING SIMILAR CONCERNS. I AM NOT THE ONLY INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCING THESE CHALLENGES. NOW LET ME DESCRIBE MY SITUATION. I NOTICED SOME SQUEAKING HERE AND THERE AROUND 26,000 MILES. I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE NOISE AT THAT TIME. THEY DIDN'T SHARE THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG SO I DROVE OFF THE LOT. FROM THAT POINT FORWARD, I HEARD THE SAME SQUEAKING NOISE ONLY WHEN IT RAINED AND THEY MENTIONED THAT HAPPENS WHEN FROST GETS IN BETWEEN THE ROTORS AND PADS SO I DID NOT THINK MUCH OF IT. WHEN I DROVE INTO THE DEALERSHIP AT 31,000 MILES THEY SHARED MY REAR BRAKES WERE BETWEEN 2-3; THEREFORE THE REAR ROTORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. I SHARED MY CONCERNS AS A VOLKSWAGEN OWNER, (HAVE OWNED 4 IN THE LAST 5 YEARS), THAT IT SEEMED ODD THAT THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE OF 31,000 MILES. THEY ASSURED ME THAT THEY DID NOTHING WRONG AND THEY ASSURED ME THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL ABOUT THIS ISSUE. OVERALL I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH MY DEALERSHIP IN THEIR RESPONSE CONSIDERING I HAVE BEEN A LONG STANDING CUSTOMER WHO DOES ALL OF MY SERVICE WITH THEM. AND I AM STILL LEFT WONDERING IF THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE MAKING OF THE CAR; THEREFORE CAUSING PRE-MATURE PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS. WHAT WOULD BE A NEXT STEP TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION? I WONDER HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN AFFECTED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 7, 2010
PRE-MATURE REAR-BRAKE WEAR. THE REAR BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY WORE OUT AT ABOUT 17,000 MILES CAUSING METAL TO METAL CONTACT WITH THE REAR ROTORS. MOST OF THE MILES ARE HIGHWAY. MANY FORUMS REPORT SIMILAR PROBLEMS FOR OTHER YEARS OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SEEMS THAT THE CAUSE COULD BE CALIPERS THAT DON'T DISENGAGE COMPLETELY WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS USED. SINCE I HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION IT'S HARD NOT TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE. MY REAR WHEELS ARE ALWAYS COVERED IN BRAKE DUST AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE PADS WILL WEAR OUT SOON AGAIN (ABOUT 22,000 MILES LATER). I TRIED NOT TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE AFTER THE FIRST REPAIR AND HAVE A COMMUTE CONSISTING OF ABOUT 85 PERCENT HIGHWAY MILES SO THIS KIND OF BRAKE WEAR IS INEXCUSABLE. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS DID NOT NEED ANY ATTENTION YET AND LOOK GOOD. *TR
Power train, Mar 27, 2010
MY 2008 VW JETTA WAS GIVING BURNT SMELL/FUMES. LOSS OF POWER IN GEAR WITH IN 1 MILE RADIUS WAS DIFFICULT TO MOVE. HAD TO TOW TO VW DEALERSHIP
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Feb 18, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. I PURCHASED IT NEW IN AUGUST 2008. THE REAR BRAKES WORE INTO THE ROTORS AT 12,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP HAD JUST INFORMED ME THAT THE BRAKES WERE FINE AT 10,000 MILES. THE ROTORS AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY COST AS IT IS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM BUT A WEAR ITEM. AT MY 20,000 MILE CHECKUP, I WAS AGAIN TOLD THAT MY BRAKES WERE FINE AND HAD 50% REMAINING. I TOOK THE CAR TO MEINEKE TO HAVE THE BRAKES DOUBLE CHECKED. I WAS SHOWN THAT THE REAR CALIPERS ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY DO NOT ALLOW THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO DISENGAGE. AS SUCH, MY EMERGENCY BRAKE IS CONSTANTLY ON, CAUSING MY BRAKES TO LOCK ON TO THE ROTOR. THE MECHANIC HAD TO USE A CROW BAR TO PRY LOOSE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I WAS TOLD THAT I CANNOT USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UNTIL IT IS FIXED. I HAVE A 5 SPEED AND THIS IS CONCERNING THAT I CANNOT USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED THAT THE WARRANTY WILL ONLY ALLOW THEM TO REPLACE ONE CALIPER AT A TIME. IF THE OTHER ONE IS BROKEN, THEN I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL I DRIVE IT A WHILE AFTER ONE IS REPLACED. I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF DATA ONLINE ABOUT THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM IN SEVERAL MODEL YEARS OF THE VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. INTERESTINGLY, MY DEALERSHIP WAS OUT OF THE CALIPERS AND HAD TO REORDER MORE. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED THAT MY SAFETY HAS BEEN IN JEOPARDY AS MY BRAKES COULD HAVE ONCE AGAIN FAILED. I AM UPSET THAT THE DEALERSHIP NEGLECTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A DIFFERENT MECHANIC TO FINALLY HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED. INCIDENTALLY, PART OF MY ENGINE WENT OUT WITHIN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF OWNING THE CAR. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT END REPAINTED AS IT BEGAN CHIPPING IMMEDIATELY. NOW THE DOOR EDGES AND THE TOP EDGE OF THE HOOD ARE CHIPPING. *TR
Power train, Feb 9, 2010
2008 VW JETTA 2.5 WITH 5 SPEED MANUAL AND 25,300 MILES. UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND SHIFTING INTO FIRST GEAR WAS DIFFICULT. DEALER STATED THAT CLUTCH WAS BAD FROM WEAR AND TEAR. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 3, 2010
HORRIBLE BRAKE WEAR ON REAR BRAKES ON 2008 VW JETTA. *TR
Air bags, Jan 7, 2010
AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FIRST OCCURRED SEPTEMBER 2009, TAKEN TO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. ONCE AGAIN IN DECEMBER 2009. *TR
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Traction control system, Dec 31, 2009
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG 2.0T FSI DSG (DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX) WHILE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS FROM A FULL STANDSTILL THERE WAS A VERY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN THE RESPONSE OF THE DSG TRANSMISSION TO DRIVER THROTTLE INPUT. THERE WILL BE A 1-2-3 GO, (DELAY) THE CAR WILL THEN JERK FORWARD OUT INTO TRAFFIC THEN ONLY CREEP VERY SLOWLY FORWARD AT THIS POINT WHICH COMMITS THE CAR AND IT'S PASSENGERS TO THE MANEUVER OF TURNING INTO ACTIVE TRAFFIC PATTERN. THIS DELAY/JERK/THEN CREEPING FORWARD HAS CAUSED A FEW CLOSE CALLS WITH HAVING AN ACCIDENT FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE POSSIBILITY OF TRAFFIC COLLIDING INTO THIS VEHICLE IS VERY HIGH AS THE CAR DOES NOT RESPOND TO DRIVER THROTTLE INPUT LEAVING YOU DEAD IN THE WATER UNTIL THE CAR FINALLY DECIDES TO MOVE ITSELF FORWARD. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHICH COULD VERY EASILY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN ONE PURCHASES AND DRIVES A CAR ONE WOULD EXPECT THE CAR TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO DRIVER INPUTS AND NOT BE LEFT IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH A CAR THAT WONT RESPOND TO THE DRIVER. *TR
Structure, Nov 1, 2009
TOXIC MOLD: THANK YOU FOR THIS MESSAGE. FOR THE RECORD, WE DID NOT REQUEST FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR THE MOLD PROBLEM WITH OUR 2008 LEASED VOLKSWAGEN (VW) JETTA. WE REQUESTED RECEIPT OF A NEW, MOLD-FREE VEHICLE FOR THE COMPLETION OF OUR LEASE. THIS REQUEST WAS MADE BECAUSE OF THE RECURRENT MOLD PROBLEM THAT RESULTED FROM A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECTIVE GASKET SEAL ON THE CAR'S TRUNK. WE ALSO MUST ITERATE THAT THE MOLD IS A SERIOUS TOXIC HEALTH HAZARD FOR WHICH WE WILL HOLD VOLKWAGEN RESPONSIBLE IF HEALTH, I.E., BREATHING OR OTHER MOLD RELATED PROBLEMS RESULT FROM THIS HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR WHICH VW REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY BY EITHER FULLY ABATING THE MOLD IN THIS VEHICLE OR REPLACING THE VEHICLE WITH A HEALTHY, I.E., MOLD-FREE, VEHICLE. IT IS OUR DESIRE TO RECEIVE FULL-SERVICE FROM THE VEHICLE THAT I AM CURRENTLY LEASING, HOWEVER, IF IT IS DETERMINED BY CERTIFIED MOLD INSPECTORS, THAT THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE DUE TO A TOXIC MOLD INFESTATION, WE WILL PURSUE THIS MATTER TO THE FULL-EXTENT OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND THOSE OF THE U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. VOLKSWAGEN'S CALLOUS DETERMINATION THAT THE HEALTH OF THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS OF THIS LEASED VW VEHICLE ARE NOT WORTHY OF THE CONCERN AND RESOLUTION OF THIS PROBLEM, IS AN UNFORTUNATE SITUATION THAT MUST BE MADE KNOWN TO ALL VW OWNERS/DRIVERS/PASSENGERS, AND PARTICULARLY TO THE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT REGULATE THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY, AND THE CONSUMER HEALTH AGENCIES OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AN THE UNITED STATES. TO ALL THOSE IN RECEIPT OF THIS MESSAGE, PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO ALL PEOPLE YOU KNOW WHO DRIVE CARS, RIDE IN CARS, OR WHO ARE IN THE MARKET TO PURCHASE OR LEASE A CAR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL VEHICLE OWNERS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO OWN OR LEASE VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PLEASE CONTACT ME BY RESPONSE TO THIS E-MAIL. *TR
Power train, Sep 30, 2009
THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC EVENT THAT LED UP TO THE PROBLEMS. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW AND PROBLEMS BEGAN AFTER ABOUT 4 MONTHS.THE CAR "BUCKS" OR "JERKS" WHEN GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED TO ACCELERATE. ALSO WHEN PULLING OUT OR WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE (IE FOR PARKING,ETC). THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND THEY SIMPLY RESET THE COMPUTER. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED SO I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE SECOND TIME WE WERE TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS THE CLUTCH PACKS AND THEY WERE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND THE THIRD TIME THE MECHATRONIC UNIT WAS REPLACED. THE PROBLEM IS STILL ONGOING AND I JUST DROPPED IT OFF TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 26, 2009
I PURCHASED MY 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.0 IN MAY OF 08. SINCE MY PURCHASE THE CAR IS JERKY ALL THE TIME WHILE IN MOTION, ESPECIALLY DURING ACCELERATION. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM AND THEY FOUND NO ISSUES EACH TIME IT WAS SERVICED. THIS IS NOT NORMAL FOR A CAR TO DO THIS HOWEVER VOLKSWAGEN STATES THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS. *TR
Power train, Aug 26, 2009
SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IT HAS BEEN EXHIBITING ERRATIC BEHAVIOR. FOR EXAMPLE WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS THERE IS A DELAY OF A SECOND OR TWO BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGES AND PROVIDE POWER TO THE WHEELS. EVERYTIME I STOP AND THEN START AGAIN THERE IS A SUDDEN JERK. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN MERGING ONTO HIGHWAYS. *TR
Power train, Aug 26, 2009
WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AND TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKES, VEHICLE LAUNCHES BACKWARD. I HAVE TO WAIT A FEW SECONDS AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE BEFORE TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKES TO AVOID LAUNCHING. NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS IN ANOTHER VEHICLE. *TR