2009 Volkswagen Jetta: engine failure

Filed Apr 11, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 163,129 miles · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 30 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated as the brake pedal was depressed. The contact's vehicle did not stop and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to call her insurance company. The manufacturer opened case number: 180215369. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) after the crash, which could have contributed to the brake failure. The failure mileage was 163,129. *tt engine was placed with a remanufactured engine in november 2014 due to original engine failure. The mileage for original replacement engine was approximately 38,000 miles.

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Brakes · 104,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 20 MPH, the brakes seized and started to make a grinding noise. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to release. The failure occured on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (southern volkswagen greenbrier, 1248 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320) for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired because the module could not be read. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 109,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while the driving at 25-35 MPH, the etc, the ABS, traction control, the fuel gauge, and the brake warning lights all illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and the brake seized and the steering became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to day audi located at: 1580 golden mile hwy, monroeville, pa 15146, (724) 327-4900, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2017 · Engine · 109,000 miles · DE

2009 volkswagen jetta wolfsburg 2.0tsi timing chain tensioner failure. At 109k miles the car would not start in the am to go to work. This happened on 12/23/16. Had car towed to dealer and received phone call from service department that the timing chain tensioner had failed. The engine will need between $3600 and $5500 to replace the engine components. I was told by the service tech to call vw customer care because this is a known issue and they may help with the repairs. Vw told me they knew nothing about this problem. Got a second opinion from a mechanic that was previously employed by vw and he verified the diagnosis. The car is still sitting in my driveway without being repaired. I have since found that this is a very large issue that goes back to the 2008 model year. There are several class action lawsuits pertaining to this issue. One case filed in new jersey in may 2016 has just had another hearing on may 9th 2017 where the supreme court of nj has agreed to let the case go forward stating there is enough evidence showing vw at fault. I have documentation from the dealer and can provide that once I am back at my home. Any help the many consumers that own vw and audi vehicles with the 2.0tsi engine from 2008-2013 can get would be greatly appreciated. Researching vw 2.0tsi timing tensioner on the internet will bring up the hundreds, if not more, of the people that have paid upwards of $10k to have engines repaired on cars that have as little as 30k miles on them. The vw service manual does not mention the timing chain tensioner needing service at a particular mileage.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Steering · 45,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving in reverse at approximately 2 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. After waiting a few hours, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 72,015 miles · CA

I was driving down the street when a loud beeping and the red ABS failure + every light on dashboard lit up. Every gauge stopped working (the gas gauge, speedometer, etc) I was close to home and carefully proceeded to the house. After a half mile the car stalled and the engine died. Because I was prepared for an event, I immediately set hazards and rolled to the side of the road. I restarted the car and made it the rest of the way home (2 blocks) without it stalling again. I have not driven the car since, I took it the vw dealer and it was determined the ABS module failed / broke and caused the problems. This is obviously a manufacturing the defect which can cause an immediate harmful affect. If I was on a highway or being careful far beyond any normal sense I could have easily been in a life threatening accident.

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 228,834 miles · CA

Vehicle engine shut off during travel, due to fuel filter being clogged by metal debris. The high pressure injection pump failed effectively ending the life of the engine. The welds on the high pressure injection pump had deteriorated, resulting metal debris to circulate through complete injection system. After multiple failed attempts to flush out the injection system it was decided that the best course of action was to replace the engine if a replacement could be found. A replacement was found and the current engine installed has the same high pressure injection pump, as a replacement part is not available to independent shops, only to dealerships. Cost of replacing engine - $8,500.00.

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 228,834 miles · CA

2009 volkswagen - jetta tdi - 2l, in-line4 (120cl) diesel * a previous claim was submitted lacking information, please disregard. Vehicle engine shut off during travel, due to fuel filter being clogged by metal debris. The high pressure injection pump failed effectively ending the life of the engine. The welds on the high pressure injection pump had deteriorated, resulting metal debris to circulate through complete injection system. After multiple failed attempts to flush out the injection system it was decided that the best course of action was to replace the engine if a replacement could be found. A replacement was found and the current engine installed has the same high pressure injection pump, as a replacement part is not available to independent shops, only to dealerships. Cost of replacing engine - $8,500.00.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Engine · 105 miles · NY

I was driving our 2009 volkswagen jetta sportswagen tdi on the highway when the glow light came on. I stopped the car and the engine stopped working and started smoking. The dealer said that the engine had seized but did not know the reason. According to the dealer the engine will have to be replaced. The vehicle has had all of the recommended services which were done by the dealer including all of the oil changes.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Engine · 92,000 miles · NJ

Timing chain tensioner failed resulting in engine failure.

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Fuel system · 162,000 miles · CA

Flashing glow plug light and engine warning with loss of power. Engine died within several minutes. Coasted to safe spot to pull off road. Towed to vw dealer who diagnosed high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failure with metal throughout fuel system.

Filed May 26, 2014 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · CA

While passing through a busy intersection, engine suddenly shutdown, with engine failure warning message. Would not restart. Pushed vehicle out of intersection and to shoulder, where I awaited tow truck. High pressure fuel pump had failed, contaminating the entire fuel system with shrapnel, requiring the entire system to be replaced. This is in line with failure described in campaign ea11003.