Are there transmission problems with the VW Jetta?

Are there transmission problems with the VW Jetta?

This is a common problem with the VW auto transmission. For the longest time, the dealer kept on saying that they could not replicate the problem. I was able to replicate the problem when I requested the service manager to ride with me, but all he said was for me to monitor it and wait for it to get worse.

How to check and fill VW Jetta transmission fluid?

Once the VW Jetta automatic transmission fluid service is finished, the transmission fluid level need to be confirmed and possibly topped off. Checking the transmission level is done with diagnostic software and through a level insert tube a few inches long mounted into the fill plug / port.

When do you switch gears on a Jetta?

When I first got the car it would switch gears between 1 and 2 rpms but now it is going between 3 and 4 before it switches and it sounds like the car is working double time to go.

What causes a jerky shift on a Jetta?

You could be waiting too long between shifts, allowing the engine revs to drop down to idle. both these habits would cause a jerky kind of shift. See if you can get a volunteer to shift your car better than you can. If nobody can do that, they maybe it’s not you. I have a 2006 Jetta with automatic transmission that shifts very roughly from 1-2.

Is there a problem with my Jetta 20K?

I just recently was experiencing engine noise problems at 20k on my 2006 TDI Jetta, and the dealer just called me and said that the clutch was totally destroyed. The noise that I heard from the engine sounded more like a timing/misfiring problem and I was very surprised to hear anything about the clutch.

How to add transmission to City Jetta 2.0L?

Attached my bolt and hose and attached hose with a plumbing part to the oil container and cut a small hole in the top and blew air in from my mouth and squeezed and you know about 3-5 min later I had the oil back in the transmission. Put the plug back in and thats that. Had car level on jacks like you said.

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Is there a problem with my Jetta GL?

Thank you. My 2000 Jetta GL has a problem whereby, sometimes it will not shift from park. The vehicle has approx 125k kms. It doesn’t happen all the time, but is happening more frequent, and can happen if parked on a slight grade or level surface.

What should I do if I have a VW transmission problem?

VWs policy is never to fix or refurbish mechanical parts.. they simply replace them with brand new ones. Please ensure that you keep all the service records indicating your shifting concerns to the dealer, as these may/will bail you out in case the dealer is not willing to replace your transmission.

Can a 2000 Jetta GL shift from Park to reverse?

My 2000 Jetta GL has a problem whereby, sometimes it will not shift from park. The vehicle has approx 125k kms. It doesn’t happen all the time, but is happening more frequent, and can happen if parked on a slight grade or level surface. I can rock the car back and fort and them I am able to shift from park to reverse, neutral, drive, etc.

Is there a VW Jetta transmission noise lawsuit?

The 2019 VW Jetta transmission noise lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California – Parrish, et al., v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. The plaintiffs are represented by Capstone Law, and Berger Montague. CarComplaints.com has owner-reported complaints about VW Jetta vehicles. Have a car complaint to add?

When did I Buy my 1999 Jetta Wolfsburg?

I have a 1999 Jetta Wolfsburg that I bought 13 months ago used from a dealer here in CT. Now since I have owned the car, I have kept up on regular maintenance, replaced a window regulator, replaced wiring under the hood dealing with the spark plugs, replaced back bearings and shocks and a few other minor repairs.

Why does my VW Jetta not start up?

While there are a variety of reasons your Volkswagen Jetta won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.