2005 Volkswagen Jetta: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Oct 6, 2011 · Engine · 98,590 miles · PA

2005.5 vw jetta, 2.5l 5 cyl engine. Car has been maintained according to manufacturer guidelines. Vehicle was operating normally when check engine light came on. Check engine light was lit steady, not flashing. Started to lose power and was difficult to maintain speed. Pulled off road and idle was very rough. Turned car off and back on and idle was worse and check engine light still lit and not flashing. Vehicle started to make grinding noise from driver's side of the engine compartment. Was difficult to move vehicle under its own power and had car towed to repair shop. Repair shop found trouble code p1340 and after more diagnostic that timing was incorrect. Cam timing was very far off and stretched timing chain suspected. Compression test revealed bent valves as well. Local indy mechanic and local vw dealer have both seen this issue several times with 2005.5 and 2006 model jetta and rabbit vehicles with the 2.5l engine, and several other similar failures are outlined in several places online. The failure of the timing chain was very sudden and could have caused an accident.

Filed Feb 18, 2009 · Transmission · 64,381 miles · MN

On february 16th while running errands I pulled through a drive through for lunch, car was running and sounded just fine, after pulling away I heard a loud "shrieking" noise and then a clunk, the car lost power and made a grinding noise, I immediately pulled into the adjacent parking lot and shut the car off, I waited a few minutes then restarted the car it started just fine but seemed to be idling a little rough, I shifted car into drive and lightly pressed the accelerator the grinding noise was present so I put the car back in park and shut off the engine, called aaa and had the car towed to the dealership. The dealership then called me later that afternoon and informed me that the dual mass flywheel had separated and would need to be replaced, they quoted me $1800 for the repair. I was informed that they had the part in stock and I approved the repair. The car just had 64,381 miles and I though it was odd that this failure occurred, I did some research on the internet and discovered that this is a "known" failure. Since the warranty "just" expired I had to pay for the repair. I contacted vw0fa and they took the information but did state the warranty expired, I understand that but it appears that this issue has been reported numerous times and this needs to be investigated! I had just exited the interstate before this happened, what would have been the outcome if I stayed on the freeway at 60mph and this component failed?

Filed Sep 5, 2007 · Brakes · 20,500 miles · NC

20k miles, noticed rear grinding sound when braking. Sound seemed to dissipate after a few hundred feet of braking. However, it turns out that the grinding sound was the rear pads having been worn down to the rivets. I now have to replace the rear rotors and rear pads, at 20k miles. This is very unusual. Should be able to go to 60k miles on rear pads, perhaps as soon as 30k on fronts. *tr updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Brakes · 250 miles · NJ

The car is squealing ridiculously loud when the car comes to a stop or in reverse. (mostly in reverse) I have contacted volkswagen multiple times. They have not been able to fix this problem or given any information on fixing this problem. The dealership has tried everything they could to fix it. I have other friends with the same year make and model with the same noise. The squealing noise is so loud, it sounds like an 18 wheeler coming to a stop. We keep getting the run around from volkswagen. If I had known this problem would not be fixed, I would never have taken out a lease on this car. It is only with this model. My previous jetta has never done anything like that. The car is a 2005 volkswagen jetta gli 1.8 turbo. I want answers from volkswagen on when they are planning to correct this problem. I want this known that there is a problem and for people who have over $350 a month to have the car, that this problem does not need to wait 1 more minute.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Engine · 100 miles · WV

Any time the vehicle is not operated for a few hours or longer, the engine makes a very loud grinding noise upon starting. The noise lasts less than 30 seconds, then a high-pitched noise follows before both noises cease. I have been experiencing these noises since I purchased the vehicle. I took this vehicle to the dealership for repairs due to this noise, and was informed that there was nothing they could do and that all new vehicles on the lot were making the same noise. The salesman suggested that the grinding noise was the catalytic converters starting up and the high-pitched noise that followed was the fuel pump. Still, it does not sound normal, and the noise does not occur if the vehicle has only been resting for a matter of minutes. I find it difficult to believe that a normal function of the vehicle would make such a noise, and then only make it on certain occasions.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Engine · 200 miles · FL

When the car has been sitting for a couple of hours it makes a loud grinding noise when you start it. This lasts for about 20 seconds and then goes away, but it occurs everytime you start the car after it has been sitting for a little while. I was told the noise was normal by my sales rep. I have had the car 2 and 1/2 months and the noise just doesn't sound right.

Filed Jul 19, 2005 · Engine · 20 miles · NJ

When the car has been sitting for a couple of hours it makes a loud grinding noise when you start it. This lasts for about 20 seconds and then goes away, but it occurs everytime you start the car after it has been sitting for a little while. I was told it was the secondary air pump and that it's normal. We've had the car for a week, and the noise just doesn't seem right.