2005 Volkswagen Jetta: engine failure

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 Aug 14, 2012 · Engine · 202,000 miles · NJ

I tried to pull across a busy intersection and the engine died. It was bucking and kept stalling out when I tried to move the car across to get out of on coming traffic.

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · MD

2005 volkswagen jetta tdi sedan - engine ran rough and noticed slippage and hesitation during acceleration from full stop. Repeated results from repair shop visits found no problem, was told this was "normal"... The failure occurred while driving at normal hwy speed. A loud bang followed by complete engine failure. Visit to dealer confirmed catastrophic failure of dual mass flywheel, causing collateral damage to engine and transmission. Repair estimate was from $5k to $15k. Vw and the dealer offered no assistance due to vehicle outside of manf warranty period, despite car being well maintained by the book. Research on owners forums and web shows this same issue is prevalent in the 2005-2009 model years. Found over 3000+ instances from owners complaining of the same issue from as little as 15k miles of use....its clear this is a manf defect in the dual mass flywheel and that vw has not recognized this...

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Engine · 87,000 miles · MA

The engine seized for no apparent reason. No warning lights, no engine lights, no loss of oil. They could not explain why the engine seized. They removed starter, removed oil pan could not find anything wrong. I came to a stop and stopped the car for 5 minutes and it would no longer run. This could have happened when I was driving. The engine just stopped dead. There was no warning that there was anything wrong. I wonder if this is an electrical problem.

Filed Oct 21, 2009 · Engine · 114,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen jetta. The cam, rockers, and the duel mass fly wheel in his engine failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that he needed to replace various components in the engine at an expense of $6500.00. The volkswagen manufacturer was notified, and he was advised that because his warranty expired he was ineligible for a free remedy. The failure mileage was 114,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

Filed Jun 2, 2009 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · KY

The volkswagen tdi 1.9l engine when coupled to the dsg( direct shift gear) transmission has an extremely high failure rate of the dmf (dual mass flywheel). Failures have occurred between 10k and 100k miles. The internal construction of the flywheel is improper and will separate leading to the total failure of the unit. When the unit fails it causes a very specific and potentially deadly set of circumstances. The dmf can separate and then fracture into large shrapnel type pieces. This shrapnel will the cause the transmission and possibly the engine to seize. When the seizure occurs is causes the front tires to lock and subsequent loss of control of the vehicle resulting in possible injury or death. The shrapnel can also cause the failure of the transmission case resulting it the loss of pressurized transmission fluid. This fluid can contact the turbocharger and result in an under hood fire. Catastrophic engine failure is common as well. Vwa(volkswagen of america) is aware of this problem and has redesigned the dmf. The new design has not failed. The dmf has been recalled in the european union and australia as a safety concern . Vwa has been successful in not covering this repair under even it's standard warranty. No voluntary recall has been issued. I currently have an example of the failed part available. This model has the potential to cause injury or death on a large scale if not addressed.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Engine · 21,400 miles · NY

Oil pan was cracked do to contact with speed bump. Engine light did not come on until engine failed due to lack of lubrication. When obtaining a replacement oil pan from manufacturer a redesigned oil pan was used as a replacement. Instead of cast aluminum it was steel. If this pan was used as the original pan the incident would have never occurred. After investigating found out that steel pan is used in german built jetta's but us made use cast product. Vw refused to warranty engine with only 21,000 miles.