2015 Volkswagen Jetta
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 194 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 16th highest complaint count among 26 Jetta model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 8 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 9 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
Electrical system, ignition, anti-theft, control moduleAug 22, 2019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Campaign 19V615000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineOct 26, 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
Campaign 15V705000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveOct 7, 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.
Campaign 15V627000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, fuel injection system, fuel railJan 23, 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
Campaign 15V028000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsDec 15, 2014
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6.
Campaign 14V790000 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsOct 24, 2014
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.
Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1.
Campaign 14V670000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
194 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, May 30, 2018
IGNITION PROBLEM. IS HARD TO TURN OFF THE CAR, THEY KEY KEEPS GETTING STUCK. AND I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 2 DAYS AGO.
Electrical system, May 28, 2018
I PARKED AT THE STORE AND THE KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING PREVENTING ME FROM TURNING THE CAR ENGINE OFF . WHEN HE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING PREVENTING YOU FROM TURNING THE CAR ENGINE OFF. THEREFORE YOU CAN'T LEAVE YOUR CAR TO GO IN THE HOUSE , STORE OR EVEN TO THE BATHROOM. THIS WILL ALLOWS YOUR CAR TO BE ATTRACTIVE TO CAR THEIVES WHEN YOU MUST LEAVE TO GET HELP. NEEDS A RECALL ASAP.
Other or unspecified, May 22, 2018
THE IGNITION KEY STAYS INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES THE CAR CAN NOT BE STARTED OR IT CAN NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 18, 2018
ACCELERATION FALLS FLAT UNEXPECTEDLY OFF THE LINE. EVER SINCE THE RE-PROGRAM OF THE TDI AFFECTED VEHICLES THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE QUICKLY AT FIRST WHEN GIVEN GOOD THROTTLE (70%+), BUT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN AT 30-40MPH OR SO IT WILL TOTALLY FALL FLAT ALL OF A SUDDEN, AND DANGEROUSLY SO. IT JUST COMPLETELY LOSES POWER, AND BEING A DIESEL, IT DECELERATES FAIRLY QUICKLY. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE IT'S HAPPENED, SO MUCH SO, I KNOW BETTER THAN TO EVEN TRY ANYMORE. WHEN PULLING OUT IN CHICAGO TRAFFIC THIS CAN DEFINITELY BITE YOU IN THE REAR. IT ALMOST SEEMS WORSE IN 'SPORT' MODE ALSO. I SOLD THESE CARS FOR ALMOST 8YRS AND I NEVER DROVE ONE THAT ACTED LIKE THIS. I THINK THEY NEED NEW PROGRAMS, THE CURRENT ONES ARE NOT ONLY WEAK, BUT DANGEROUS.
Steering, May 17, 2018
IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AND ENGAGE THE IGNITION CYLINDER ON MY 2015 VW TREADING. IT TAKES SEVERAL SECONDS TO REMOVE OR ENGAGE THE CYLINDER. VW CANADA BRAMGATE SERVICE LOCATION INDICATED THAT THEY CAN DIAGNOSE THE CYLINDER FOR A FEE, BUT WOULD NOT TELL ME WHETHER THIS SAFETY ISSUE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL AFTER THE DIAGNOSTIC.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 25, 2018
MY VEHICLE STARTS TO STALL OUT WHILE EITHER PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC OR WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. THE CAR DOES NOT STALL OUT COMPLETELY BUT FOR 4 SECONDS + THE CAR WILL BE NON RESPONSIVE TO THE GAS AND THE TACHOMETER GOES TO 0 WHICH WHEN PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF SOMEONE WITH THE CAR SITTING IDLE WHEN ITS SUPPOSED TO BE MOVING IS VERY SCARY. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND LAST OCCURANCE HAPPENED TODAY.
Engine, Apr 10, 2018
2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE STALLS AND SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. *SMD
Service brakes, Apr 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKES MADE AN ABNORMAL CRUNCHING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (VOLKSWAGEN OF PUYALLUP, 820 RIVER ROAD PUYALLUP, WA 98371) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A BRAKE REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55.
Electrical system, Apr 7, 2018
IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. BOTH KEYS DO THE SAME THING. MUST BE A COMMON PROBLEM THAT VW HAS NOT DEALT WITH. A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH AND THE PROBLEM IS COMMON WITH THE VW'S. THIS FIRST HAPPEN AFTER PARKING AND VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY,
Wheels, Apr 2, 2018
HAD TO REPLACE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PART WHT-003-858 ON A 2015 VW JETTA AT 17,415, MY CONCERN IS THAT I HAVE ANOTHER 2015 JETTA AND HAD TO REPLACE 3 OTHER WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ALL UNDER 15,000 MILES.
Wheels, Apr 2, 2018
REPLACED 3 WHEEL SPEED SENSORS ON THIS CAR ALL UNDER 16,000 MILES ON THE CAR PART WHT-003-856 SENSOR. I HAVE 2 -2015 JETTA AND BOTH NEEDING WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACED. 3RD ONE REPLACED TODAY APRIL 2ND, 2018
Steering, Other or unspecified, Mar 13, 2018
2015 VW JETTA TDI - UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY IN THE OFF POSITION TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. STEERING LOCK MECHANISM NOT ALLOWING THE KEY TO ROTATE TO OFF POSITION TO SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER EVENT DESCRIPTION: VEHICLE IN PARK ON LEVEL GROUND. ENGINE WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN ROTATING KEY IN KEY CYLINDER TO THE OFF POSITION. APPEARS THAT STEERING LOCK IS NOT RELEASING THE IGNITION KEY WHEN ROTATING IGNITION KEY TO OFF POSITION. POOR DESIGN. DOES NOT FAIL SAFE. ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING NO MATTER WHAT! LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB OF THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE. OEM SHOULD RECALL THIS DESIGN DEFECT. AIR POLLUTION ISSUE. URGET ACTION REQUIRED FROM NHTSA
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 21, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS: (1)THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH DOESN'T WANT TO TURN AND ONCE TURN THE CAR OFF, IT'S HARD TO REMOVE THE KEY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR, BUT IT'S GETTING WORSE. (2) I HAVE ALSO BEEN SMELLING GAS, FOR AT THE PAST 2 YEARS. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER ON ONE OF THE MAINTENANCE'S TRIP. I WAS TOLD TO JUST PUT A HIGHER OCTANE OF GAS, INSTEAD OF THE 87 OCTANE I WAS CURRENTLY USING. I STARTED USING 89 OCTANE AND STILL SMELLING THE GAS. (3) WHEN DRIVING YOU CAN FILL THE VEHICLE CHANGING GEARS.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Service brakes, Feb 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE "CHECK THE VEHICLE" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VACUUM GAUGE LINE FAILED DUE TO NOT BUILDING SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO BRAKE. THE VACUUM GAUGE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO FAIRFAX VOLKSWAGEN (11505 FAIRFAX BLVD, FAIRFAX, VA 22030, (703) 359-4500), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 180105636. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Other or unspecified, Jan 11, 2018
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR I RECEIVED A WARNING THAT THESE SERVICES WERE NOT WORKING.BLIND SPOT MONITOR,FRONT ASSIST AND REAR TRAFFIC. I HAVE CAR NET SERVICE ON THIS CAR. AFTER BEING ON THE FWY FOR 2 HOURS, I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE FWY TO TURN BACK ON THE FEATURES, SINCE YOU MUST BE STOPPED. IT SEEMS THAT THE CAR NET PROGRAM HAD SENT A REPORT FROM THAT DAY SAYING EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I BELIEVE WHEN THE PROGRAM SENDS A REPORT IT GLITCHES THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THESE VITAL CAR FUNCTIONS. I CALLED VW & CAR-NET BUT THEY WILL NOT ADMIT THAT THERE IS A BUG IN THE INTEGRATION OF THE VEHICLE THAT CAUSES THE CAR TO FAIL. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO ME ONCE BEFORE WHILE DRIVING AND I WAS TOLD ON THE DASH BOARD THAT THE CAR WAS OVERHEATING. I STOPPED AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND NOTING WAS WRONG. THIS WAS ALSO AFTER THE CAR SENT A REPORT FROM THE CAR NET PROGRAM. BOTH HAPPEN WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND GAVE NO WARNING ON THE FWY. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. VW SEEMS TO NOT CARE ABOUT THIS.
Other or unspecified, Jan 10, 2018
BACK-UP CAMERA ON 2015 FAILS TO WORK AFTER REPEATED TIMES VEHICLE IS PLACED IN REVERSE
Steering, Electrical system, Dec 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN IN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE WITH PREVIOUSLY OWNED VOLKSWAGEN JETTAS. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 28, 2017
I STARTED TO SMELL OF GASOLINE IN MY CAR WHILE DRIVING IT. CALLED VW GROUP OF AMERICA COSTUMER SERVICE NUMBER WHO SUGGESTED I TAKE THE CAR TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. AFTER INSPECTING THE CAR FOR TWO (2) DAYS, THE DEALER, SOUTH MOTORS VW, VERBALLY REPORTED THE PROBLEM CAUSE WAS A FUEL LEAK AT THE INJECTION SYSTEM: FUEL RAIL. JUST AS DESCRIBED IN THE 15V028000 RECALL. VW GROUP OF AMERICA HAS DECLINED MY REQUEST TO ACCEPT THIS FAILURE AS PART OF THE REFERENCE RECALL UNDER THE ALLEGATION THAT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND THE VEHICLE HAS MORE THAN 36,000 MILES. (ACTUAL MILEAGE: 47,500). I UNDERSTAND THE RECALL IS VIN SELECTIVE, BUT IT'S NOT OUT OF COINCIDENCE THAT MY CAR WAS ASSEMBLED IN PUEBLA, MEXICO; THE MANUFACTURING YEAR FALLS IN THE RECALL CATEGORY AND THAT THE SUPPLIER OF THE DEFECTIVE PART IS BENTELER DE MEXICO IN PUEBLA, MEXICO.
Other or unspecified, Nov 28, 2017, crash
I RENTED A VEHICLE THROUGH HERTZ TO DRIVE FOR LYFT. I DISCOVERED THE CAR HORN DIDN'T WORK WHEN SOMEONE CUT ME OFF AND I HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID THEM. THIS CAUSED ME TO HIT A CURB AND ULTIMATELY LOSE A HUBCAP. HERTZ WANTS TO CHARGE ME FOR HUBCAP... WHEN I INFORMED HERTZ ABOUT THE ISSUE I WAS TOLD THAT THEY ONLY INSPECT THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, NOT WHETHER IT FUNCTIONS. WHEN PRESSED, THEY INSISTED THAT IT WAS LYFT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THAT THE CAR IS WORKING AND SAFE. LYFT CLAIMS IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF HERTZ TO INSPECT VEHICLES ARE WORKING PROPERLY.
Engine, Nov 15, 2017
EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT AIR CONDITIONING NOT COOLING AND GROANING OR GRINDING SOUND. SIMILAR TO TSB NO. 8715-18 AFFECTING 2015-2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. HERE IS A LINK TO YOUTUBE LINK, HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=ZV8DPH-XTVK
Tires, Oct 20, 2017
ON 10/18/17 WENT TO TIRES PLUS FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND FOUND OUT THAT ALL 4 TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THEY WERE CONTINENTAL TIRES, BELT HAD SEPARATED ON ALL 4 TIRES. THE SIZE WERE 225/45/17. AND THE CAR WAS A 2015 VW JETTA WITH 19K ON TIRES. CALLED CONTINENTAL TIRES WHILE AT TIRES PLUS AND WAS TOLD THEY DON'T DEAL WITH THE CONSUMER. CALLED VW GUNTHER IN COCONUT CREEK, FL AND THEY DON'T WARRANTY TIES ON CAR WHETHER NEW OR USED CARS. ON 10/19/17 CALLED VW AMERICA, WHO GOT IN CONTACT WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES. CONTINENTAL TIRES SAID THERE WAS A 72 MONTH WARRANTY ON TIRES. ALL I HAD TO DO WAS GET 4 NEW CONTINENTAL TIRES PUT ON MY CAR, TAKE BACK AND SHIP AT MY EXPENSE THE OLD TIRES; (4) AND THERE IS NO GUARANTEE IF CONTINENTAL TIRES FEELS THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE IN MY FAVOR, CONTINENTAL TIRES WOULD PRO RATE MY TIRES AT THE TIME THE CAR WAS BUILT IN THE FACTORY, WHEN THESE TIRES WERE INSTALLED AND GIVE ME A CREDIT AT WHAT VW FACTORY PAID FOR THE TIRES. CONTINENTAL TIRES WILL NOT TAKE THE WORD OF TIRES PLUS AS THEY ARE A AUTHORIZE DEALER FOR THERE TIRES.
Other or unspecified, Oct 19, 2017
ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 I HAD PARKED MY CAR FOR ABOUT 4 HOURS ON A VERY HOT DAY (OVER 90 DEGREES FARENHEIT) AND I ENTERED THE CAR, TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONING ON FULL COOL AND BEGAN TO DRIVE. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES LATER, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR WINDOW ":EXPLODED" OUT SENDING GLASS OUTSIDE THE CAR INTO THE LANE NEXT TO ME AND ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE NOISE OF THE EXPLOSION WAS VERY LOUD AND STARTLED ME. THE GLASS THAT REMAINED AROUND THE EDGES OF THE BROKEN WINDOW FELL INTO THE CAR IN THE PASSENGER AREA BUT MOST HAD BEEN BLOWN OUT IN THE "EXPLOSION.". THE GLASS THAT BLEW OUT SCRATCHED THE CAR PAINT UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE DOOR ON THE OUTSIDE. I YAKT EXTREMELY GOOD CARE OF MY CARS AND THE WINDOW, PRIOR TO THE EXPLOSION, WAS COMPLETELY INTACT WITH NO DAMAGES OR SCRATCHES ON THE WINDOW. HAD ANYONE BEEN NEXT TO ME IN ANOTHER AUTO WITH THE WINDOW OPEN, OR IF I HAD BEEN STATIOANARY AND A PEDESTRIAN WAS OUTSIDE THE WINDOW, I AM CERTAIN THEY WOULD HAVE SUSTAINED INJURIES. WHILE THE FORCE OF THE BLAST WAS OUTWARD, I BELEIVE ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD HAVE LIKEWISE SUSTAINED INJURY, CERTAINLY TO THE EYES AS MINUTE GLASS PARTICLES WERE BLOWN ABOUT THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IN MY OPINION, THE GLASS WAS EITHER MANUFACTURED IN A FAULTY MANNER THAT DID NOT ALLOW FOR THE TEMPERATURE VARIANCES OR INSTALLED AT MANUFACTURE OF THE VEHICLE IN A MANNER THE DID NOT ALLOW EXPANSION AND/OR CONTRACTION OF THE GLASS CAUSED BY TEMPERATURE VARIANCES.
Suspension, Wheels, Service brakes, Oct 10, 2017
WHEN I PRESS BRAKE ON FREEWAYS , I FELT LIKE MY CAR STOPPED BECAUSE IT WONT GIVE SMOOTH BRAKE ,I DON'T PUT HARD AND SUDDEN BRAKES , IT WILL LIKE GO FRONT AND BACK AND WILL STOP. MY VOLKS SUSPENSION ARE TOO BAD . I AM, USING 2015 VOLKS JETTA MY TRANSMISSION WILL SHOW ME ALL THE GEARS FROM FIRST TO FINAL , I CAN FEEL WHEN IT GETS PICK UP. I HAVE TOLD MY DEALER BUT THEY DON'T CARE. MY STEERING WHEEL ALWAYS GOING PULLING LEFT SIDE WHEN EVER I DRIVE .
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 3, 2017
​ON JUNE 10, 2017, I HAD PURCHASED A BRAND-NEW CAR AT PRIME VOLKSWAGEN SACO, MAINE WITH FULL WARRANTY ON IT. SEPTEMBER 15, 2017, I WAS WITH MY KIDS HEADING DOWN TO CONNECTICUT. IN ROUTE ON MASSACHUSETTS 495 SOUTH AT ONE POINT WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO ADD MORE POWER TO THE CAR TO SPEED UP THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE. I RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL NO SHAKING OCCURRED. I THEN AGAIN TRIED ADDING GAS AND IT STARTED SHAKING. I THEN ALSO NOTICED MY ENGINE LIGHT HAD TURNED ON. I WAS WORRIED SO I DECIDED TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OVER INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH THE CAR. IN THE PROCESS OF SLOWING DOWN AND PULLING OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, YOU COULD HEAR A BANGING SOUND TO ME IT SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I CALLED MY ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THEM TO COME CHECK OUT AND CHECK MY CAR AND THEY SAID THEY DON'T DO THAT KIND OF ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE FOR ENGINES THAT THE VEHICLE MUST BE BROUGHT BACK TO A VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. SO, THAT NIGHT MY VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO PRIME VOLKSWAGEN SACO, MAINE WHERE IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED. THREE DAYS LATER I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT PRIME VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY SAID THE FUEL IN MY TANK WAS NOT PURE DIESEL FUEL, THAT IT WAS CONTAMINATED. THEY TRIED TO TELL ME I FILLED THE CAR WITH GAS INSTEAD OF DIESEL FUEL. I HAD BROUGHT THEM THE RECEIPT WHEN I LAST FILLED MY TANK. IT WAS THE MORNING OF MY TRIP HEADING DOWN TO CONNECTICUT. I HAD FILLED MY CAR FROM AN EMPTY TANK TO A FULL TANK AT BIG APPLE ON WASHINGTON AVENUE RIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF MUNJOY HILL. ON THAT RECEIPT, IT STATES I USED FUEL PUMP NUMBER THREE WHICH IS A DIESEL FUEL PUMP. IT ALSO SHOWS HOW MANY GALLONS WERE FUELED AND THE PRICE. AFTER I SHOWED THAT RECEIPT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE DEALERSHIP THEY THEN TRIED TO BLAME THE BIG APPLE GAS STATION SAYING THAT THEIR FUEL PUMPS ARE CONTAMINATED.
Power train, Sep 28, 2017
MY NEW 2015 VW JETTA HAD 3 CLUTCH FAILURES. THIS OCCURRED ON HIGHWAYS IN SC, NC AND WVA IN 2015,2016AND 2017. EACH TIME IT WAS TOWED TO A VW DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE CLUTCH SYSTEM. THE FIX DID NOT WORK. EACH TIME THERE WAS DANGER FROM POSSIBLE AN ACCIDENT. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ANY MORE. I AM 81 YEARS OLD AND HAVE OWNED 6 VEHICLES WITH STANDARD TRANSMISSION AND HAD NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANY OF THOSE VEHICLES. I NEED HELP.