2003 Volkswagen Jetta transmission problems

Filed Apr 23, 2023 · Transmission · TX

Since New we noticed transmission malfunctioning, transmission would jerk on the upshifts and downshifting also, then it would take longer than normal to go into gears Im the original owner, I parked it for 11 years waiting for a recall letter, I heard the beatle had gotten a recall on this failure,, the Jetta had the same motor and transmission the triptronic, I should get one also it only has 89164 miles, I’m waiting for a letter please respond thank you.

Filed Aug 29, 2020 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · CA

No transmission filter .so there it is mr var no eont go in any gear.I went to chonge filter and after days of research found out they came w no filher and that my friend. Can not be justified. Every one has these problems whk owns one

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 77,000 miles · FL

This is in regard to tiptronic transmission failure at 77,000 miles. After the vehicle was fully paid off and 17k miles after warranty had expired. While I was driving vehicle would stay in 1st and 2nd gear and give a big jolt when going into 3rd and 4th while still cold, only after engine would heat up without any stops would it perform sub par. Previous to this I had have no complaints. Dealer quoted $5600 to rebuild transmission and independent shop $2500. I was informed I had a worn clutch and in 2008 I rebuild the transmission and continued having the same issue. After thousands of dollars spent on this vehicle on april 12 of 2012 I sent it the junkyard. I will follow up and send more hard copies documents to the federal safety agency as I have my entire service records from 2003 - 2012 to submit. There are 100's of other american car owners with tiptronic transmission experiencing same issues and its apparent that it is faulty manufacturing.I'm attaching several pdf documents with articles and other similar costumer complaints. I have all my service records and will submit hard copies separately however wanted to get the complaint started here. The year of my vehicle was never included but its obvious this issue has been happening longer then previous recalls.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 132,306 miles · NJ

Having worked in vw dealerships my transmission control module is failing at only 130,000 miles on it which has been an ongoing issue and complaint by many. When it acts up it won't upshift or will drop down into low gear and one has to worry about being rear ended when this condition occurs.

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · OH

When the car is started and the engine is cold, below 190f, it will not engage reverse gear, all other gears will operate. After the engine reaches 190f, the reverse gear will engage. This car has a sealed automatic transmission so no owner maintenance is possible and fluid levels can not be verified.

Filed Dec 1, 2015 · Acceleration, Transmission · 162,000 miles · OH

Transmission sometimes just doesn't want to shift properly I was driving along rt 50 at 60 MPH when the car jerks really hard and loss of power almost got ran over by semi called vw who is aware of valve body defect and they told me that it was indeed my fault for driving it like that it just happened waiting on call from vwoa probably will lead no where I want this fixed asked for help to get parts or ect I know there was open recall on this but my car exceeds year and mileage but a safety recall is just that so please research and see if it was preformed on my vehicle I am sure it was not addressed but they sent letters out for this mystery recall also I can lead to other internal failures of trans or replacement my speedo also jumps 10-15 miles up and down other times it will work you can contact state hwy patrol they can tell you even more about these problems.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle slowed down and would not accelerate. The failure occurred without warning on four occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 89,000 miles · IL

According to a vw dealer, the catalytic converter on my 2003 vw jetta failed at 89,000 miles. The vw dealer stated that it failed because the mil illuminated and the car's computer shows code p0420. The dealer also stated that the vehicle is no longer covered by any warranty.

Filed Dec 23, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 56,000 miles · IL

The rear o2 sensor on my 2003 volkswagen jetta failed causing the mil indicator to illuminate. The sensor had to be replaced, and is not covered under the extended warranty for emissions.

Filed Aug 10, 2012 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · AZ

Bought this car october 2010 from berge vw az. I noticed a few months after I bought it that it intermittently would kick into gear. I called the dealer and ask about it and they said it was normal, never brought it in just talked to a friend of mine from the dealer. Turns out in nov 2010 they sent all vw owners extended warranty paperwork for the valve body on these jettas for the exact problems I am having. I replaced speed sensors and everything. No now I am being told its the valve body and I never got a letter and I just hit 102k last month but I am outside the 7 years. Vw knows this part goes bad. There should not be a year on it for vehicles like mine that have low miles! I can prove it was happening before the 100k miles. Help!