2009 Volkswagen Jetta: won't start

Filed Jan 3, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · ME

My car been fine and went to take my daughter to school and shut the car off and get back in to go home and wouldn't start and the Abs light came on and Check Engine light as well. I am concerned because I think since I have done the ABS no longer then 2 years. I feel like there is a problem and dont think VW fix it the first time when I took it in.. My fiance had a terrible accident 12 month ago and no income and I dont know how we are going to fix it if we have too thats what I am worried about as well.. Thank you, Dawn

Filed Oct 5, 2021 · Engine · AL

I was driving in Clio alabama on state highway 10, when all of a sudden the EPC light came on my 2009 Volkswagen jetta s 2.5 5cyl..... about 2 miles later down the road; the engine cuts off unexpectedly while I am going 62mph down the highway, with an 18 wheeler directly behind me at the same speed. The car just quits, won't do anything, so I swerved over the side the road so I wouldn't get hit by the 18wheeler and tried to restart the car and it wouldn't do anything. I've had to tow it back to my home and I've had multiple mechanics look at it and try to discover the problem but every time they hook up a diagnostic scanner , and it throws a code, I've purchased the parts that shouldve fixed said dtc code, and rescan the car and that fault code will be gone but there'll be a new one each and every time. . It is costing too much to continue to fix it . It will turn over but it will NOT crank up. I don't know what else to do about it but something is just not right about this issue so I am reporting it as a safety issue because the total loss of power near about caused me to get hit by an 18wheeler at very high speeds and could've been killed. And it's also some type of an electrical issue and I am reporting it to hopefully obtain an answer to the issue, help repairing it or replacing it, or Volkswagen to repurchase the car from me and most importantly I'm reporting this so hopefully it will be able to save someone's life one day . Thanks a lot and have a great day .

Filed Aug 28, 2021 · Brakes · NY

Update to recently filed incident report over brake system warnings in VW Jetta: VW Service has now replaced ABS module at cost to me of Approx. $2200. The car had been subject to a recall in 2017 for "45F2 - ABS Control Module Software" and update was performed in April 2017 at no cost. But the recent trouble was also ABS-related:. VW of Kingston service stated: "16352 Fault for ABS Control Module faulty - Not related to recall that was done in 2017." I wish to challenge the conclusion that the 2 ABS incidents were unrelated. Additionally, a 2012 incident should be considered in which the vehicle's engine suddenly stopped on highway and could not be restarted. VW said problem was "Car will not start. Cause: No comm to TCM, ECM, Brake Control Unit, J500, J234. Convenience System, and TPMS System. 97105550 Vehicle Elect system ECM replace. . . Remove reinstall." I submit that the 3 incidents in 2014, 2017 and 2021 involving in some way the brake control units are related and should all have been subject to warranty as safety defects.

Filed Sep 12, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 125,000 miles · NY · crash

I was driving at approximately 45 MPH when a deer came into the road from the right side. I seen the deer and should have had plenty of time to miss it and come to a stop. I removed the car from 5th gear while using both the clutch and brake pads. Once I applied significant pressure to the brakes the completely locked up, as did the steering wheel. My car collided with the deer and subsequently traveled off the right side of the road in a spin, stopping approximately 40 feet down an embankment. Since then I have had no luck keeping the vehicle running. I have had the alternator, plugs and coil packs, starter, and ignition changed with no remedy. The vehicle will not start.

Filed Jul 16, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 130,000 miles · PA

While driving my 2009 vw jetta I went to pull out into intersection and the car shut off with no warning. At this time a light came on that says epc and prior to this my car would not start and would say safe on warning lights. This is a hazard to drive does anyone know what the problem could be and when item is replaced do I have to have the computer reprogrammed after this what a pain

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 Jan 9, 2015 · Electrical · 136,000 miles · MD

The "under hood fuse box" was replaced in may 2014 under recall #97am. When the weather turned cold the car began to get hard to start, the engine light came on, and when it turned very cold the car would not start at all. I took the vehicle back to dealer, they cleared the code and said if the code came back they would need to replace the "glow plug control module". When I came home I started searching the "tdi forums" for similar problems. I found others had the same issue and someone found the solution. When the fuse box was replaced, there is a little jumper (vw part number: 3c0-971-249) (cost $5.) that goes in a relay slot (r2) that sends power to a 50 amp fuse (sb27), that sends power to the "glow plug control module" (j179) that sends power to the glow plugs when the engine is below 18 degrees c, allowing the engine to start when cold (and without smoking). ***the problem is that there is no legend provided for the under hood fuse box, so no way to know if something is missing. This is also a safety hazard because if someone would pull a fuse and not pay attention, there is nothing to indicate where or what size of fuse to put back in. This could effect anything from headlights to ABS.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 122,825 miles · OR

Driving down freeway at 61mph, engine turns off. No power steering or brakes while I changed lanes in heavy traffic to get to the shoulder of the road. Car would not start and had to tow to the dealership. Dealer replaced battery, primed fuel system, gave car back. After five days, check engine light came on, so I took car to dealership. They replaced glow plug control module and gave car back. Driving down highway when car again dies, engine turns off without warning. I have to change lanes again with no power steering or brakes to get off the road. Towed vehicle to dealership where they say the high pressure fuel pump needs to be replaced. This is a very scary and dangerous problem to have a car turn itself off while driving down the freeway.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Engine · 112,000 miles · NY

Driving on a busy 4 lane road my car suddenly stopped just flashed a few lights on the panel for few seconds. The car would not start. Could not be moved lucky that there were no injuries. The vehicle towed to vw dealer, basil vw at lockport and was told that the high pressure fuel pump exploded. Caused extensive damage requiring numerous components, with a total cost of about $7,000.00 the car was service by a vw dealer or by a repair shop owned by aaa of wny located at clarence ny. This came on with out a warning, was not informed about this problem. Had owned diesel cars since 1977 and did not face any such problem or hear of such a problem.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Fuel system · 88,827 miles · CA

I tried starting my car and the engine would not turn over, as if it was not getting any fuel. After numerous attempts I had my car towed to commonwealth volkswagen in santa ana , ca. They diagnosed the problem as a failed high pressure fuel pump which sent slivers of metal throughout the fuel system. The entire fuel system,(hoses pipes injection units fuel pumps, filters, etc.) was replaced. Volkswagen paid for the entire repairs. I was told by the volkswagen service representative that they had seen this issue before and that it was not uncommon in 2009 & 2010 jetta tdi and other tdi models. They asked if gasoline had ever been used and I indicated that I have only used diesel fuel and that volkswagen had retrofitted the fuel nozzle receptacle to only accept diesel fuel nozzles. It concerns me that volkswagen knows about this problem, that they repair the vehicle at their expense, no questions asked, and it has been reported hundreds of time by volkswagen owners on a variety of internet websites, yet volkswagen is not recalling the vehicles to proactively fix the problem. They fix the problem one at a time as it occurs. They wait until the system fails and the consumer is put in jeopardy of being in a major, life threatening accident or stranded in a remote area. This problem has also occurred with my 2010 volkswagen jetta tdi in august 2014, at night, 50 miles from the nearest volkswagen service center. I reported this incident to the federal safety agency as well. Volkswagen needs to take ownership of this problem by recalling all the tdi vehicles before people are killed on the highways.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Fuel system · CA

My husband and I were driving, and we heard a very faint, high pitch screeching sound, like a pulley system was going out. We drove another 500 feet, and then the engine stalled. Then the blinking glow plug light came on. Thankfully we were not going very fast, and the road was not busy. We were able to coast to the side of the road. We tried to start the car again, but it wouldn't turn over. We had to get the car towed to a shop. There are small pieces of metal found in the fuel filter, which indicated the high pressure fuel pump failure.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Fuel system · 52,120 miles · GA

Driving in the neighborhood when all of a sudden car's RPM's go super high. I turn off the vehicle and it wouldn't start again. Had it towed to vw dealer who has diagnosed problem as full fuel system blow out/failure. I am the original owner. No problems previously and no symptoms of fuel system problems prior to this incident.