2001 Volkswagen Jetta: complete transmission failure

Filed Jul 15, 2008 · Transmission · 134,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. The contact has had to replace the transmission three times within three months. There is a dial pin the differential gear, which came out of place and caused the transmission to lock up while driving 25 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the shop numerous times and was informed that this was a manufacturer defect, which should be recalled. The current and failure mileages were 134,000. Updated 10/14/08 *bf updated 10/17/08.

Filed Apr 4, 2007 · Brakes, Transmission · 1,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. The contact reported transmission failure on the vehicle. The dealer remedied the transmission failure and one month later, the problem recurred. The contact stated that the epc lights began to malfunction. When the lights illuminated the current speed in which the contact was driving, reduced drastically. The indicator illuminated intermittently while driving to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure as bad wiring and performed the remedy, but the failure continues to persist. The contact then stated failure with the brake pedal switch, however it was unable to be duplicated by the dealer. The brake pedal switch failure also continued to persist. The current mileage is 52,908 , and failure mileage was 1,000.ak

Filed Feb 10, 2005 · Transmission · NC

2001 vw jetta tdi - total transmission failure @ 68,000 miles. Warranty was up at 50k. Vw stated they could not do anything about it, except charge me $3800 for a factory referbed transmition (part only). 68,000 miles on this car would be considered a good break in milage not an oops you got to replace the transmition. I am very unsatisfied that vw will not stand behind there product even though it is out of warranty. 68,000 miles on a totally sealed transmition. Not even a dip stick to check fluids. No leaks were present, no warrning signs, just instant failure. First and last vw for me. Consumers be azware!!!!!

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Transmission · 8,000 miles · CA

Consumer complained about a transmission problem. Transmission was replaced twice within the past 4 years. Check engine light came on every other week. Dealer was not helping with the existing problem. Vehicle was purchased new. But, it was one issue after another, and volkswagen was very evasive in responding to the problems at hand.

Filed May 25, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 107,000 miles · KY

Before I picked up the car- it needed a new fuel tank because the dealer was unable to put gas into the car. At 60,000 miles the crank shaft broke off and a new engine was installed. My driver side window fell down. Two plastic things keep falling out of the sunroof and I put them back up. Numerous oxygen sensors have been changed but my check engine light remains on. Finally, at 107,000 miles my transmission went out and vw refuses to help with any of the cost because it is out of the warranty.

Filed Feb 25, 2002 · Brakes, Lights · RI

I have had trouble with this jetta from the first day I took ownership of the vehicle. The brake assembly has been replaced. The brake light switch has been replaced. Now I have just received a new transmission in my ten month old car. The car's transmission was reset three times before volkswagen replaced the valve body. This procedure did not work and in turn endangered my life. I was trying to get on the highway when the car would not shift and was shuddering. I was almost hit by an oncoming 18 wheeled truck. I am scared every time I have to get back in this car. The transmission has been fixed, but not my trust.

Filed Nov 9, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Intermintent problem shifting from first gear to second. Car would not shift therefore would not accelerate in traffic. Dealer replaced electrical part called a valve body. Car still did not work properly. Volkswagen reccomended complete transmission replacement which dealer performed. We have concerns over safety of this vehicle if this part should fail again. Is there statistical data available regarding failure of this part?

Filed May 25, 2001 · Transmission · FL

Car would make awful high-pitched howling noise at 40mph. Thought it was road noise, dealer said might be driveshaft, changed drive shaft, still howled, changed transmission, now it seems to be ok. Seems many other 2001 vw jetta's in the s.florida area experienced same problems because I saw many more jettas in the repair shop, and most of the vehicle owners I spoke to there said they were getting new transmissions put in. Some were getting their 3rd and 4th changes.

Filed Feb 7, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Automatic transmission makes high pitch sound on acceleration/ automatic transmission shifts erratic/ vehicle did not proceed forward on acceleration in drive position, remained idle. When attempting to put the car in park to verify if engine had shut off, shift handle locked up in the neutral position. After about 1 minute, free from neutral and put back into park position when shifting into drive, car jumped forward./ vehicle experienced difficulty in reaching speeds of 60 to 70 miles per hour. Brought car in for inspection. Other complaint was drivers seat moved too much. Dealer to replace with new seat harnest. Dealer attempting to replace transmission with new. I talked to vw assistant service manager and is telling me that they are not sure they have the right transmission. Also admits that engine gears for transmission were faulty is the reason for the high pitch noise coming from engine compartment. I wish to exchange my vehicle with another. Can you help me do this?