The car stalls in traffic and is slow to accelerate. The service department attributes the cause from a problem with a contaminated fuel system. However, the car has had a series of problems with the electrical system where I was told the "radio is draining the battery". The car would be parked without the keys in the ignition and it failed to start and the cause being the radio draining the battery. The issue is both electrical and diesel engine related.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 33 complaints about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 247 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. While driving various speeds, the windshield wipers activated without warning and the vehicle intermittently stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the electrical system needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v196000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 120,000.
Stalling of vehicle while in traffic; epc light will turn on, battery light; replacements have been made with regards to fuel and oil leakage and stalling still occurs
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the glow plug warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to a parking lot and was towed to the dealer (joe heidt volkswagen, 515 route 17 south, ramsey, nj, 201‑327‑2900) where it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump contained pieces of metal, which caused the fuel system to fail. Also, a diagnostic test was performed and the contact was informed that the fuel was bad. The fuel pump system was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 70,205.
Car stalls intermittently under various conditions accelerating de-accelerating warmed up, and cold fuel pump has been replaced along with filter and now power relay has been replaced but it still stalls very dangerous to drive.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Prevent Sporatic Misfire Faults.
- Engine missfire diagnostic aid
- Identifying and Mixing Volkswagen Engine Coolants
- Suggested fuel additive
- Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
5 of 33 owner complaints about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen (15%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
There are 0 recalls and 247 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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