2005 Volkswagen Jetta: check engine light

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Engine · 170,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen jetta. While driving 25 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then towed to wheeler auto parts (located at 8391 e monroe rd, wheeler, mi 48662; (989) 842-3158) where it was diagnosed that the timing belt and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the engine stalled in the shop's parking lot and the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (lafontaine volkswagen located at 2200 s telegraph rd, dearborn, mi 48124; (313) 996-6000) where it was diagnosed that the timing belt and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the fuel odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑822‑8987 and stated that they would not be responsible for repairing the vehicle. Case number: 170791374 was provided. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2015 · Engine · 100,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 40 MPH, an abnormal sound emitted from the engine compartment and the vehicle shut off as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the timing chain and timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Ma 08/06/15 updated 8/14/15

Filed Dec 23, 2014 · Engine · MN

Over the past 3 weeks the check engine light has cycled on/off. Took the vehicle into the dealership today and they concluded that my timing chain needs to be replaced at a cost of $3700(parts&labor). I have had the car for 9 years and have approx 65000 miles on it. I have had oil changes every 5000 miles as well as all recommend factory maintenance. Since my car is no longer under warranty and volkswagen of america states that the timing chain should be replaced every 10 years/100,000 miles they refused to help with covering any cost of the repairs. Upon searching the internet it has become clear that this is a known issue with the 05/06 volkswagen engines yet they refuse to admit it. Timing chains should not be failing at 65000 miles and volkswagen of america needs to take responsibility and do right by their customers.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Engine · 109,000 miles · VA

Check engine light came on. Took car to have checked at advance auto. Technician found fault failure cam shaft positioning sensor. Car taken to vw dealership, told it was the timing belt, estimate repair $2700 not guarantee that would fix the problem. Total engine replacement $6400. Timing belt should not fail on a car with 109k miles, car has been keep on routine maintenance since purchased 5 years ago.

Filed Oct 25, 2013 · Engine · 131,000 miles · FL

Vehicle had a sudden loss of power (misfiring very badly) and would not maintain speed. The service engine light never came on, and there were no trouble codes stored. Vehicle was brought into vw dealership for diagnosis and they confirmed the camshaft was completely worn and "several lifters had caved in." internet searches confirm this model vehicle (tdi with a brm engine) has a known history of camshaft failure. Aside from the cost of replacement ($2900 at the dealer), this could have caused a potentially life threatening crash.

Filed Jan 9, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 68,235 miles · NY

Hi, so my 2005.5 2.5l volkswagen jetta started making noises upon acceleration and the engine would shift quite heavily during idling. The check engine light went on and I took the car to dealership. Apparently, there is an issue with the timing chains of the engine. Never missed a maintenance, after only 68,000 miles it doesn't seem okay that timing chains are already affected. After looking at a few forums online, it seems that this is a very common problem for volkswagen jettas from that time. Please investigate! Thank you.

Filed Nov 26, 2012 · Engine · 76,000 miles · OH

Check engine light came on in the morning. Noticed rough idle and poor acceleration on my morning commute. Check engine light was on for misfires on cylinders 2 - 5. Took the car into the dealership that evening. Dealership performed $900 of repairs on the car and then declared that the timing chain had stretched, causing the misfires). This issue occurred suddenly and would have been very dangerous had it occurred on a highway, instead of surface streets. This appears to be a common issue with 2005/2006 jettas (documented at: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5457990-class-action-against-vw-for-timing-chain-problem as well as many other forums). I strongly believe that this should be recalled. Volkswagen customer care offered no assistance since the vehicle is 16,000 miles out of warranty. A timing chain failing at 76,000 miles is completely unacceptable and is not listed with a service interval per the owners manual (later added at 105k miles on newer cars). Vehicle failed just under 76,000 miles.

Filed Jul 25, 2012 · Engine · 75,000 miles · FL

At roughly 7500 miles my check engine light came on. Brought it to dealership to check out. Found out that the timing chain had jumped, or stretched, resulting in poor idle and a $2700 estimate to repair. Looked if other people had this issue. Timing chain should last 2-3 times longer. Since I'm out of warranty period I am out of luck. Timing chain should last the lifetime of the engine not to fail around 75000 and I checked the other complaint and it looked like alot of other 05 to 06 owners has the same issue .

Filed Jul 17, 2012 · Engine · 111,500 miles · MD

Car has thrown a cel of p0016. Timing chain tensioner is shot and needs to be replaced along with chains, guides, and possible valves. This is a problem with 2005.5 and 2006 jetta 2.5 engines.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Engine · 60,005 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, he noticed that the check engine light was illuminated and flashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised him that the crank shaft sensor failed and the vehicle was misfiring. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic where they advised the contact that the timing chain sprockets had been shaved down, which caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired for the timing chain sprockets as well as other components. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance because the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 60,005. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 31, 2012 · Engine · 65,000 miles · MT

At roughly 6500 miles my check engine light came on. Brought it to dealership to check out. Found out that the timing chain had jumped, or stretched, resulting in poor idle and a $2700 estimate to repair. Looked if other people had this issue. Timing chain should last 2-3 times longer. Since I'm out of warranty period I am out of luck. Vw offered $1500 credit towards a new vw. This is not acpetable. My last jetta lasted 180000 miles before any issues. If more people have this issue, then there should be a recall and it should be covered by the company. Be wary of vw's.

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.