2006 Volkswagen Jetta: jerking or lurching

Filed May 31, 2019 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked violently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was then taken to wallace volkswagen of johnson city (3101 e oakland ave, johnson city, tn 37601, (423) 952-0888) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 191,000 miles · PA

My car has some shifting problems when in motion.my car has a jerking motion that it does when going into gears and when slowing down its rough going down gears.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Transmission · 138,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle speed decreased to 20 MPH and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. When shifting into a gear, the vehicle would jerk. The failures recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the module and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · TX

When the dsg transmission shifts from 2nd to 3rd it does not engage, the RPM gauge almost redlines, then when it engages to 3rd it jerks and the wheels pill out, this is very dangerous and life threatening to me especially since this is my only vehicle I have to get to work! Volkswagen will not fix my vehicle because they said the dsg transmission is sealed. I would like volkswagen healed responsible for manufacturing an inferior product and selling it to americans putting me in danger. I would like your attorneys to file a class action lawsuit against vw for 1 billion dollars on behalf of the american people, I believe that will make them up, you all have a blessed day and don't buy a volkswagen.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Transmission · 87,850 miles · UT

#1 july 262013 jetta sedan 2.5l automatic transmission 87,850 miles a d v e r t I s e m e n t s I recently purchased a used 2006 vw jetta with a dsg transmission and 2.5 l motor. The vehicle lurches and loses power as if gas had been switched off or the transmission has bogged down and seems to occur when shifting. It also happens from a dead stop, with the vehicle lurching forward with considerable force when the transmission engages. This has occurred on both very hot days, 100+ degrees, and also during evening and nighttime while driving on surface streets and on the interstate though on the interstate it doesn't lurch forward when power is restored. The vehicle usually regains power 3-5 seconds after loss of power most times this occurs but there were a few times the vehicle stalled. Once this happens this condition continues to occur more with increasing frequency until the vehicle is not drivable. Once the vehicle has cooled off for a period of time, 2 or more hours, it drives with out this problem for the same amount of time, or less, as when driven from a cold start. This has also occurred while passing and forced me to cancel my pass of a slower moving vehicle and merge into the traffic which on one occasion had closed ranks leaving me no room to merge. I have only been driving this vehicle for about a week. This statement was posted around 8-5-2013. The problem is still the same.

Filed Feb 3, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 149,000 miles · CA

My wife and I were driving home and suddenly my car started jerking and made a "knocking" sound, without any warning (I.e. Check engine light). We were close to home and decided to continue on; however, in the next couple of miles, the problems persisted, still with no check engine light or any indication of what was wrong with the vehicle. Over the next several days, while parked on a secured premise, I started the car up and it had an erratic loping sound. I proceeded to call a nearby volkswagen dealer and spoke to two certified vw mechanics, who failed to acknowledge the issue that there was no warning indication before the car started to act up and said to bring it in to swap out the engine at approx. $7500; they dismissed the problem as "normal wear and tear". I researched the problem on the internet and it lead me to believe that it was a problem with the cam, which I had confirmed by an auto-mechanic after towing the car in. He told me the entire engine was warped due to the cam going out. Other 2006 vw jetta tdi owners have commented on the same issues, which at this point leads me to believe that it is not "normal wear and tear", but a manufacture defect.

Filed Jan 27, 2012 · Engine · 67,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. When the contact started the vehicle, she heard a noise similar to something moving inside the engine after the vehicle began violently shaking and jerking. When she attempted to place the vehicle into gear, the engine rpms would also increase. The vehicle was carefully driven to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the dual mass fly wheel had a hole in it which caused the metal to fracture the bell housing and damage the transmission. The mechanic replaced the fly wheel and informed her to replace the transmission. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2011 · Transmission · 36,000 miles · MA

Dsg transmission stutters (jerks) from a stop or to a stop. It also occurs less noticeably at highway speeds. The lurches from a stop feels like it is going to leave the car dead in the middle of the road.

Filed Oct 20, 2011 · Engine · NM

Originally purchased in 2007. Complained about the car - when shifting it would excel and jerk after shifting. Then as time went on I would be driving and the jetta would hesitate as if a fuel was not getting to the engine. I took my car in for regular oil changes and regular maintenance. I live in a rural area and drive just highway miles and have approx. 121,000 miles on it. I purchased this vw as I anticipated it to last a lot longer than a regular vehicle. When I took it in for the last oil change and the intermittent hesitation was really bad I was told it would cost me anywhere from $7500 to $8000 to fix. And I still owed $9000! I asked if it was covered under the warranty. Of course the warranty expired in july...but nothing was found all the previous times I had brought my car in for service. And vw's regional rep and hq was contacted and both were apologetic that vw could do nothing about fixing my car. Looking at the internet - I found that nationwide and up to canada other individuals with less mileage have had the same issue and individuals were seeking arbitration against vw. I understand vw does not have a recall or anything considering this is a recurring problem. All they can offer is $1000 to buy another vw!!! Their nerve! Totally dishearten with vw.

Filed May 29, 2011 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · AZ

There is a distinct delay when taking the car from park to drive or reverse which causes very harsh engagement. It makes it a challenge to safely maneuver the car in close quarters. Sitting at a red light the car will lurch forward when letting off the brake and hitting the throttle. This happens at start up and at running temperature. When this first began to happen the problem would go away after a transmission service but would soon return. Now it is present at all times whether the service has been performed or not. The problem only occurs when the car is at a stop and you start to move the vehicle, forward or reverse. All other shifting responses seem to be normal. Again the problem only exists when starting from a complete stop. From what I can read this seems to be a recurring problem with the dsg transmission.

Filed Apr 8, 2011 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While accelerating from a stop the vehicle began to violently jerk momentarily before shifting into gear. Once the vehicle shifted into gear a cloud of dark black smoke was seen coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred intermittently. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · WA

2006 vw jetta tdi with dsg automatic transmission, dual mass flywheel failing, vw dealers keep in stock because high number of failures, mechatronic unit failing when driving, vehicle will reach 3rd gear then suddenly downshift to 1st gear. Resulting in a hard jerk. Gear shift indicators on dash will start to flash, shutting off vehicle and restarting will reset unit but as soon as you get to 3rd gear problem reoccurs. Known issue with 2007 -2009 dsg transmissions vw extended warranty to 10 years or 100,000 miles on these transmissions but fail to acknowledge the issue with 2006, contacting vw will respond with only we're sorry. Also expect long delays in getting a mechatronic unit.