2007 Volkswagen Jetta: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 12, 2016 · Engine · 82,000 miles · SC

Engine shuts off while driving. Happened multiple times, had it towed to an auto shop that works w/my used car warrenty, they tested generator and battery and both were good. No recalls on my VIN however, I did see recall# 14e007000 on 2007 jetta's and it states the engine could shut off due to timing belt from faulty water pump.

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Engine · 98,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the transmission warning light illuminated immediately after the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, however the details of the diagnosis was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Engine · DC

Letter from congressman hill on behalf of his constituent (no name was given) re concerns about his 2007 volkswagen group (vw) jetta's engine stalling while driving.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Engine · 72,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. On one occasion, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 02/18/15*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle required a new relay. The consumer was advised this was acommon problem. Updated 4/4/16 *js updated 9/11/2017

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 80,000 miles · CA

Was driving on the freeway at about 3 in the afternoon traveling at approximately 60 MPH when car stopped accelerating in the middle of on going traffic. Power to vehicle dyed out causing me to stall in the center of a busy freeway. This problem has occurred several other times. I have called volkswagen but they would not take full responsibility for on going problem.. My vehicle has an extended warranty because of this known problem but yet they will only cover 25% of repair cost.. This vehicle is a hazard.. Somebody please address this issue quick before there is a casualty..

Filed Jul 4, 2013 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · MO

I am the owner of a 2007 volkswagen jetta, wulfsburg edition, VIN#[xxx]. Over the past four months, I have had numerous problems with the car shutting down in the middle of traffic. In april 2013 and three times since, the vehicle has stalled without notice, in the middle of traffic. I have had repairs done twice at the dealer, but the problem still persist. The car will display the 'battery' symbol once it stops. The engine will shut down but after about 20-30 minutes and after contacting police and tow trucks, the car restarts. I have had the vehicle towed four times to the dealer. Twice, they could not find anything wrong because there were no warning lights showing; the car was running perfectly. This problem normally occurred during rush hour traffic. I travel long distances on the highway to work and have been fortunate that the car has not shutdown on the highway; I am normally in local traffic when it completely just shuts down. This is a very dangerous situation. I don't have any other transportation to get to work and do not fill safe driving my vehicle. The dealer does not seem concerned, and expressed that I may just be making up the problem. After sitting in rush hour traffic for an hour, I can assure this is not a made up problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 9, 2012 · Acceleration · 74,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the speed sensor and two fans needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer for inspection and they updated the software. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 74,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 26, 2011 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · NV

Stalling on highway, local roads.

Filed May 15, 2011 · Electrical · 52,322 miles · MI

Poor obd on 2007 vw jetta for engine speed sensor. [xxx] is the VIN of the car, recently the engine begin to stall/die soon after starting, unable to hold the idle speed but there was no mil/check engine light, upon several attempts it used to run fine it continued for several weeks. One fine day my wife and 2.5 month baby were driving on I-75 south to detroit downtown and car stopped in the middle of the freeway- it just stopped for no reason no mil or check engine light even after these events. It came back up running again after she was able to start the engine again. On the same day while she was driving back from the office it stopped while getting out of the parking lot again no check engine light. It was the scariest day, we towed the car back home even though it was starting again due to the fact that there was something seriously wrong with the vehicle. On 25th march 2011 I started the car in the morning then I saw the check engine light on dash board for the first time, and dropped it off at fox automotive dealer in rochester hills mi. Where they were not courteous in dealing with this problem, and found the engine speed sensor [crank angle sensor] was found broken, replacement of the same seem to have resolved the issue. However the main concern is the obd did not work when it saw several misfires and engine speed issues, which could have prevented my wife and baby not to drive to work on freeway, this is a serious concern. It is essential that vw dealer should also address such serious issues with some concern and importance where they did not give any opportunity for me to drop off the vehicle for repair the same day I towed the vehicle back from my wife's office, after few days of gap I was able to drop the vehicle where they worked on it after few days of wait time, they even recommended me to drive back the car with check engine light if I need vehicle the same day or early. I request the USA gov.'t to look into this matter immediately. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of informatio

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Transmission · 31,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen jetta turbo diesel. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the transmission would engage into neutral causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that she was not properly driving the vehicle and that the contact would need to learn to drive the vehicle correctly. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 31,000. Updated 4/11/2011 *cn updated 04/14/11

Filed Nov 30, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 33,400 miles · WA

My 2007 wolfsburg jetta just stalled on me last night. The ESC lights came on and then the battery light came on and then the engine died. I lost all power and coasted off to the side of the road. I thought it was the battery but all my lights, radio, headlights worked. I tried to start it but the red steering light came on too. I got it towed to the dealership because it should still be under warranty(<4 years, <40,000 miles). Luckily this happened in a residential neighborhood where I was able to safely get out of traffic. If this had happened on the freeway, a more serious accident could have occurred.this car was bought new and has never given me any issues.

Filed Oct 25, 2010 · Engine · 33,000 miles · CO

I drive a vw jetta (2007) 2.0t. It has been having several engine issues since I bought the car (check engine light, loss of power, engine sputter). But over the past 5-6 months, I have had the car stall completely twice. The first time at a traffic stop and the second time while merging on to an interstate ramp.