2009 Volkswagen Jetta: engine overheating

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Engine · 79,552 miles · AL

The water pump failed at approximately 70 MPH. The impeller came off of the shaft inside of the pump because of a poor design(plastic). This caused the vehicle to overheat. Went ahead and had the timing belt done also. Cost of repair was $1131.87.

Filed May 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · TX

I got a warning light on the instrument panel indicating "diesel particulate filter." after a few minutes, I got another warning light indicating an overheat in the exhaust system. I immediately took the car to the dealer. I was presented with a bill for $6,800. I have never heard of that problem in vw's, so I would hope someone would look into it. Everyone who buys a vw diesel should know that a potential exists that a clogged filter would result in a $6,800 repair.

Filed Jan 2, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 98,000 miles · CA

Passenger headlamps, passenger front turn signal and all rear turn signals stopped working. The right signal was not operational. Took car to dealer and they indicated the fuse box and the 30 amp fuse ( f16) under the hood had overheated and melted. They are charging me $580.00 to replace the fuse box and fuse. When asked was this a defect and how can this situation be prevented, they said it has happened with other cars. It is something that happens and good thing I brought it in because other major damage to the car could have occurred. My concern is that this defect is a safety issue that could lead to serious consequences. Other volkswagen vehicles have been recalled for this same issue (melted fuse box and fuses) and it is not clear why volkswagen isn't extending a recall to all cars that exhibit the same defect.

Filed Nov 25, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 65,000 miles · CT

Lost passenger headlamp, passenger front turn signal and all rear turn signals. The fast signal only indicated that the right signal was not operational. We had a near rear collision while making a left turn into traffic. Upon investigation it was found that the 30 amp fuse (number f16) in the under hood fuse box was overheated and melted as well as the fuse socket was melted.

Filed Aug 30, 2013 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, he noticed smoke and flames coming from the rear driver's side tire. The contact stated he was able to put the fire out with water. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the rear driver's side caliper had seized and overheated, which would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2009 · Transmission · 2,300 miles · IA

09 vw tdi sportswagen dsg will randomly shift into neutral. This has occurred at various times varying from being stopped to cruising at highway speeds. The vehicle has been in the shop twice for this problem. During the first visit, the dealer was unable to replicate the problem. The second time, we took a video of the event and showed it to the lead mechanic. The shop has determined a temperature sensor in the transmission is overheating and causing the car to slip into neutral. The part is reportedly on back order and we do not have any estimate as to when the repairs will be completed.

Filed Jun 2, 2009 · Engine · 200 miles · PA

I bought my brand new 2009 jetta tdi on 5/28/2009 and 2 days later after I had only driven the car for 200 miles, the air conditioning stopped working when the car was sitting still. I opened the hood after I got to my destination to realize that the cooling fans were not working at all. They would not even come on to cool the engine. This occurred on a saturday, and the vw dealer where I bought it was closing in an hour. Their master tech agreed to stay until I got there and he ran some tests on it, and told me he simulated a severe engine overheat and the fans still did not come on. He said the car could not be driven and it would have to stay at the dealer. He said the fan relay was faulty and would have to be replaced. Then monday morning the service manager whom did not believe the master tech decided to drive my car with a non-functioning cooling system to see if he could replicate the problem. He called me to discuss the fact that the air conditioning worked while he was driving to which I said it will when you drive it, however, it does not work when your come to a stop because the fans do not turn on. He finally decided after a day of wasted tests to order the part. I finally got my car back today after they had it for 5 days of the first week I owned it. I am so glad I purchased the 100,000 mile warranty, because that sort of problem after 2 days of ownership does not say much for vw. Everything was covered under warranty, but I was still without my car for just shy of a week. Diagnosed part= cooling fan module failure.