4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,494 miles

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta drivetrain problems

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #12

Oct 012022

Jetta

  • miles

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

Vehicle has only 10,000 miles. Developed unidentified leak. Shortly after the car was on the freeway in 6th gear and started smoking and revving the engine. Car would not shift into gear and the car stalled. Clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, and pressure plate were completely destroyed. Towed to dealership.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #11

Nov 052020

Jetta

  • 69,120 miles
Engine light came on 11/05/2020 got it checked and a oil change because it would be due within 500 more miles, these codes came up MB2, BR80, MA28, P068A. Car is running fine but my engine light is still on.

- Neptune, NJ, USA

problem #10

Jun 082020

Jetta 4-cyl

  • 64,560 miles
Timing chain issue. VW models until 2014 have been recalled. But this issue is also hasn't been resolved on models after the recall.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #9

May 192020

Jetta

  • 58,950 miles

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

N80 emission failure, owned car three months purchased extended warranty and still under 60K yet dealer refuses the no emissions federal standard for this model and won't fix this issue. This model is covered 150,000K says federal regulation VW refuses this fix.

- Ogden, UT, USA

problem #8

Mar 022020

Jetta

  • 41,000 miles
I was releasing the break when I found that releasing the brake causes the transmission to go into a neutral state almost hitting the back of another car as well as rough as shifting causing the car to be unsafe

- Pasadena, MD, USA

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problem #7

Aug 012019

Jetta

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received a recall notice per NHTSA campaign number: 19V615000(electrical system, steering). Upon starting the vehicle, a humming sound was heard from the engine. Once the vehicle was placed into drive, the vehicle independently jerked forward without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle would jerk forward while traveling at various speeds without warning. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer or dealer regarding the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Port St. Joe, FL, USA

problem #6

Nov 122018

Jetta

  • 36,800 miles

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

Headed East on highway 50 in carson city, nv after having stopped at traffic light. Would not shift from 4th to 5th gear. Found clutch not working. Had to stop, turn engine off and move gear to 3rd. Started engine & drove home, having to turn ignition off and on at stops. Towed to volks dealership, reno, nv ON12 Nov and picked up Dec 12 after paying $2,700.29 repair bill. Damage to clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, bearing - with replacement of parts.

- Carson City, NV, USA

problem #5

Oct 272018

Jetta

  • 18,700 miles
Upon placing in reverse, the engine bogs down, lowering the front end of the vehicle and causes a bad vibration. Shifting into any other gear from reverse causes a hard jerking motion as if it has trouble releasing from reverse gear. This is worse upon just starting the vehicle, or starting and stopping for several trips in one day.

- Watsontown, PA, USA

problem #4

Mar 222018

Jetta

  • 5,300 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving at an unknown speed, the clutch failed and the vehicle was unable to shift gears. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (gunther Volkswagen of fort lauderdale, 1660 South state road 7, fort lauderdale, fl 33317) where it was diagnosed that the clutch failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 180217385. The failure mileage was 5,300.

- Surfside, FL, USA

problem #3

Mar 022018

Jetta

  • 17,500 miles
2017 VW Jetta 1.4L gas engine jolts when pressing or depressing acceleration pedal under 20mi/H. brakes to a sudden stop (not smooth) when bringing car to a complete stop.

- Harmony, PA, USA

problem #2

Jan 022017

Jetta

  • 10,000 miles
2017 VW Jetta 1.4L gas engine jolts when pressing or depressing acceleration pedal under 20mi/H. brakes to a sudden stop (not smooth) when bringing car to a complete stop.

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 292017

Jetta

  • 8,000 miles
Brand new Jetta with about 8000 miles. After about 20-25 minutes highway driving rattles and stalls on surface street. Had two "just missed" accidents trying to make left turn the last couple of weeks. Have taken it to dealer twice. They tell me can't find anything wrong with it.

- Woodinville, WA, USA

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