2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: sudden loss of power

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Transmission · 30,203 miles · OR

Complete loss of power while driving straight at high speed (50mph). Vehicle engine remained on but no power to wheels. Vehicle had to be maneuvered while "coasting" to side of roadway and subsequently towed to safety. Dq200 dsg mechantronic unit failure. Vehicle has 30,203 miles on odo. Volkswagen service technician states failure as "(verified transmission does not engage reverse or drive. 3 faults in transmission, p117b, p0841 and p189c. All related to transmission fluid pressure loss. Front mechatronics cover bent out at top and massive fluid loss. Internal transmission failure)" volkswagen performed a recall service on this unit in 2014 in order to prevent this failure, yet the failure happened regardless. (I was not aware of this recall until only after the failure occurred and I researched the history of this vehicle.)

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 104,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta hybrid. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power and accelerated on its own. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over safely to the road shoulder and turned off the engine. When the vehicle was restarted, it would not shift into drive and the service reminder warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to midland volkswagen of columbia (655 broad river road, columbia, sc 29210, 803‑988‑1000) where it was diagnosed that a new transmission or "e machine" needed to be installed. The dealer stated that their mechanics were not skilled enough to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed May 10, 2018 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta hybrid. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, lost power, and then regained power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (david maus volkswagen north, 1050 lee rd, orlando, fl 32810) where it was diagnosed that the gearbox was corroded and the transmission and the clutch pack need to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v568000 (power train). The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · IL

Error code p309d, experienced loss of power while driving. Car would not go into hybrid mode, then 1 day later, experienced loss of power while driving. Volkswagen has recalled same model and year, however they said my VIN was not included. Gear shift box replaced under recall in 2014. Volkswagen customer service will not assist with the repair or include it in the recent new recall. While driving and pressing the gas petal, the car won't move forward and feels like its stuck in neutral. Has to turn off and in the car to go 50 ft. Car isn't driveable or safe.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Brakes, Transmission · 19,500 miles · CA

The brakes constantly squeal when braking. I have complained to south coast santa ana vw 3 times and brought the car in and they insist there is nothing wrong with the brakes and that it's just part of the material they manufacture the brakes with. They claim that the squealing is normal and caused by brake dust. The result of the faulty brakes is loss in stopping power. The car also has been lunging or what feels like slipping gears when I accelerate or decelerate. It 's a sudden loss of power when driving on both surface streets and stop and go traffic that creates an unsafe driving condition. The condition seems to persist more when starting from a cold start. Volkswagen south coast dealer in santa ana claims to be unable to replicate the issue, but I have been able to replicate it countless times as well as other drivers.