2008 Volkswagen Jetta
2008 Defect Investigations
There are also 2 Volkswagen recalls » 1 defect investigations » 6 TSBs » for the Volkswagen Jetta.
LOSS OF POWER - TRANSMISSION FAILURE: Power Train:Manual Transmission
possible recall
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- ODI has received 12 vehicle owner complaints (voq's) alleging incidents of loss of motive power while driving due to a malfunction of the direct shift gearbox (dsg) transmission used in the subject vehicles. In most incidents, the dsg malfunction either spontaneously self-corrected or was temporarily corrected after the engine was stopped and restarted. Three complaints indicate that the vehicle had to be towed. In addition, ODI has received 15 complaints alleging safety concerns with harsh shifting either during low speed parking maneuvers, while accelerating from a stop or during upshifts/downshifts at speed. A preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the frequency and safety consequences of the dsg transmission malfunctions. Investigation was initiated on July 17 2009. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE09035 »