10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,552 miles

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta drivetrain problems

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #24

Jan 012019

Jetta

  • 52,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car has had many problems and has not been able to be fixed through the dealership. All problems occurred after 50,000 miles. The engine seems to run and start hard. The car would not accelerate when driving. It would rev up but no motion until something eventually switched into gear, while in motion on streets and highway. It will act like this for awhile without triggering a code. I would bring it to the dealership and would be told it was nothing. Eventually it will trigger the epc code, but the code will disappear the next time the car is turned on. About 4 days after that the engine light comes on. Volkswagen dealership has "fixed" this issue once before stating that it was a manufacture defect. They covered the cost, but since then it has happened again and they state that now I am responsible for covering the repair, when it wasn't fixed correctly or diagnosed correctly in the first place. I have missed numerous days of work, and have been without a car do to diagnosis/ repairs for over 2 months in this past year. This should not happen with only 56,000 miles on a car.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #23

Apr 172019

Jetta

  • 74,000 miles
My vehicle started flashing the engine light. Then its started stalling. I turned it off, waited a couple minutes and it was fine to drive but still had the engine light on. Nothing happened until the next day, the engine light wasnt on anymore. As I was driving at 70 mph it started stalling again. Took it to a shop and they told me I had a couple of codes on. It was cleared just to make sure it wasnt something else. After about 100 miles of driving the engine light turned on again and the car started stalling again at around 65mph. I changed the spark plugs and the spark plug wires. Runs great until another 100miles of driving, it started stalling at around 75mph. Everytime the light comes on, I turn the car off wait a couple minutes and turn it back on with out any signs of misfiring.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #22

Jan 032017

Jetta

  • 80,000 miles
Volkswagen 38B9/9V recall my Volkswagen Jetta has been diagnosed with the same isssue that the car has been recalled for. I've taken it to VW dealership but they said my car does not qualify for the recall. After researching I've found that the recall affects 2014 Jettas with a 1.8T engine, with the qualifying month and year of manufacture date (April, 2014). My car has a manufacture date of April 2014, although my specific VIN number was not included in the recall. I am wondering why it wasn't listed, as the dates match up and the issue is exactly the same. This is causing a major issue in my car and is causing a leak that can result in an engine fire, which is an obvious safety issue. My car is having severe transmission problems now and has completely stopped numerous times at red lights, without allowing me to even put it in park, which has almost caused me to be in a few accidents. The rpms are going crazy, I am experiencing rough idling, trouble in shifting gears, and the transmission has been leaking and overheating. It also has trouble sometimes accelerating on the highway or on city streets.

- Sanford, FL, USA

problem #21

Mar 232019

Jetta

  • 81,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Leaking transmission fluid and running rough

- Glen Rose, TX, USA

problem #20

Jan 012019

Jetta

  • 80,000 miles
Transmission problems? once my car got up to 80,000 miles when in traffic I take my foot off the accelerator while in drive and then accelerate sometimes there's a jerking as if the car doesn't know what gear to be in. Normally happens at any speed typically while driving slowing down and accelerating. Date when it started I really started noticing it in January 2019. I also noticed excessive oil consumption and when oil gets low on dipstick no low oil light on dash. Oil gets lower than dipstick. Dipstick becomes dry but no sound difference in engine and still runs normally.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

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problem #19

Dec 012018

Jetta

  • miles
I have a fuel leak from injector seal which is causing it to smell like strong gas in my car every time I use my heat.

- Fort Mill, NC, USA

problem #18

Aug 312018

Jetta

  • 60,100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked transmission fluid. The vehicle was taken to ken garff Volkswagen (115 E university pkwy, orem, ut 84058, 801-714-2300) where it was diagnosed that the O ring fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 60,100.

- Orem, UT, USA

problem #17

Mar 102018

Jetta

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact noticed an oil stain on the floor of the driveway. The vehicle was taken to flow Volkswagen in greensboro, North Carolina where it was diagnosed that there was an oil leak in the transmission oil cooler. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V182000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #16

Nov 012017

Jetta

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated. The vehicle was taken to alexandria Volkswagen (107 West glebe rd, alexandria, va) where it was diagnosed that transmission fluid leaked from the vehicle and the gasket and oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the key became stuck and fractured inside the ignition switch. The failure was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V182000 (power train). The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Suitland, MD, USA

problem #15

Dec 292017

Jetta

  • 40,000 miles
Dealership has had my car for 100 days and still not fixed. 2014 - 2 clutches and a rebuilt transmission later. Car was returned, same day 5th gear went out again on interstate 95 almost killed my son.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #14

Nov 152017

Jetta

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact noticed that fuel leaked onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission oil cooler seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer (norm reeves Volkswagen superstore irvin, 20 auto center dr, irvine, ca 92618, (866) 938-3392) confirmed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call NHTSA. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V182000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Corona Del Mar, CA, USA

problem #13

Dec 032017

Jetta

  • 29,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 35 mph, the transmission failed and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (boucher Volkswagen of franklin, 6420 S 108th St, franklin, wi 53132), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #12

Apr 172017

Jetta

  • 99,107 miles
I was driving on the freeway on my way to work on 4/14/17 at 6:15am the check engine light came when I was driving 60mph. The vehicle lost power and I was not able to drive no more than 40mph. I was traveling in the fast lane and had to pull to the right shoulder as other cars traveled at high speeds. I managed to drive to the shoulder. I attempted to proceed and drive but my vehicle did not advance. I took my vehicle to the VW dealership in san bernardino, ca. I was forced to pay $135 for a diagnostic. I was told that the reason my car did not work was because my transmission had leaked all the oil. I was also told that the cooling unit for the transmission and lines had to be replaced. I did not have any other alternative but to pay $1086 to repair my vehicle. The service advisor said my vehicle was out of warranty and I have to pay out of pocket. After reviewing the NHTSA website I came across NHTSA campaign 14V182000. I informed the service advisor of the campaigned and she said my vehicle was not part of the recall. All the components mentioned in such recall were the ones that applied to my vehicle. The description of the recall vehicles also matched my vehicle. I was told my vehicle did not have any recall and I had no option but to pay out of pocket. I was also told that I needed a new transmission which cost $5703. My vehicle had 99107 miles when it went in for repairs. The service advisor said that my vehicle had been repaired and test droved by the senior shop foreman and it had gone through a rigorous drive test to ensure my vehicle was back to normal. As I left the dealership my car had 99108 miles. How can the shop foreman test drive my vehicle rigorously for 1 mile? the service advisor said my car was like new again as I drove away the check engine came on and was told that I need to pay $135 for a diagnostic again. Codep0741is still displaying

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #11

Dec 012016

Jetta

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving sluggish and was slow to accelerate in any gear. In addition, various warning indicators illuminated. The contact was not able to drive over a certain rate of speed. The vehicle drastically drove slowly and then raced into third gear. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel injection may be at fault, but provided no specific diagnosis. The failure continued. The dealer stated that the O-ring needed to be replaced. If that did not provide a solution, the transmission may need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was not available.

- Riverdale, GA, USA

problem #10

Nov 172016

Jetta

  • 81,600 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. While the vehicle was undergoing maintenance, the technician diagnosed that the bolt that connected to the transmission was leaking fluid. The transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 81,600.

- Allentown, NJ, USA

problem #9

May 272016

Jetta

  • 98,000 miles
My Jetta has been leaking transmission fluid. I was searching to see what gear oil is needed for my car as I would like to fill it back up to the appropriate level and a recall showed up about an O-ring between the transmission and the oil cooler. My car was not listed in this recall, however my car is still leaking transmission fluid at this time. On another subject my fuel pump seems to run for awhile after I shut the car off. I took it to a VW dealership and they stated it was fine. Still a bit of a worry as sometimes it runs for up to 3 minutes after.

- Dexter, NY, USA

problem #8

Aug 132016

Jetta

  • 51,850 miles
I purchased my vehicle brand new in June 2014 and I've kept up with all routine maintenance to date. I drive an average 30 miles per day during the work week and travel up to 140 miles every two weeks or so for custodial exchanges. This past weekend (August 13, 2016), while at a routine pit stop for gas my vehicle's transmission gave out. I had parked at the gas station right off the highway. When I went to restart my vehicle it wouldn't move. The vehicle would start and shift into drive, but the wheels responded as if it were in neutral. There was a recall for this issue back in 2013 when the VW Jetta went on the market, but the recall did not involve my VIN. The recall was not disclosed to me at the time I purchased the vehicle, nor was I ever notified of it being a potential issue. I found out the hard way when I was left stranded 70 miles from home and 45 miles from the nearest VW dealership. My researched turned up this statement: "an electric malfunction could occur in the gearbox power supply based on the synthetic gearbox oil if the vehicle is subject to a hot and humid climate, coupled with a high proportion of stop-and-go driving, " said mark gillies, a Volkswagen of America spokesman, in a phone conversation. "the car works, but you lose drive." My vehicle has 51,850 miles on it, so it was covered under VW's 5yr-60K warranty. It's been sitting at the VW dealership for 3 days while they coordinate on replacing the defective power train. The remaining estimated time for replacement is 2-3 days. I live in austin, tx where hot, humid, and stop-and-go are a routine part of life.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #7

Jun 102014

Jetta

  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #6

Sep 242015

Jetta

  • 13,278 miles
I was under the impression of buying a good car, when I purchase this vehicle on March 6 2015 I was never inform about the current recall #14V1820000, I purchase this vehicle brand new, even so is a 2014 model, also I took the car for service (June) I think and also I was never notified of a new recall that was issued on Jan 23 2015 recall #15V028000, and then I was never notified about the recent recall issued on Aug 04 2015, recall #15V483000, I would like to proceed and held VW co responsible for any wrong doing since the vehicle can cost fire and is unsafe to drive, I'm a sr retired and would like held VW responsible for their product and because they sold me a car without disclosing the recalls on the vehicle. I bought the car in March 6 2015 brand new even so is a 2014 model. Again I should be given trhu information about the car status.

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

problem #5

Jul 052015

Jetta 4-cyl

  • 8,550 miles
On July 5, 2015, the clutch failed. The clutch was depressed to downshift the car as we were approaching a turnpike off ramp. The gear selector was moved out of top gear and into neutral; the clutch would not return, and the gear selector would not move out of neutral. The car had to be maneuvered through traffic from the far left lane to the rights-side shoulder, in neutral. This put my family and everyone around us at risk of serious injury. There was no degradation of clutch system performance. This clutch failure came suddenly and without warning. I have read comments from others online who have experienced similar issues. Several months ago, the brake booster needed to be replaced. The dealership service manager suggested that the clutch issue could be related to the brake booster issue. My wife and I have driven manual transmission cars for years. This is the first clutch-related problem we've ever experienced. Update 9/15/15 updated 11/7/2017

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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