2010 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems

Filed May 10, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · FL · fire

I was driving down a busy road when I saw smoke coming out from under my hood of the car. I immediately pulled over onto a side street and popped the hood. The engine was engulfed in flames. I then pulled my panicked 4 year old daughter out of her car seat and took her across the street. We then called 9-11 and the sheriff's department and fire department showed up to put out the fire. I had my car towed to a mechanic where he says the fire was caused by a fuel line. There is a recall for the same year and model for my car but it is not for my VIN# even though it's the same cause as my car's fire!

Filed Feb 2, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 5 miles · NC

Car will unpredictably stall some times, close the ignition switch and engine will be able to start,,, will go in limp home mode when the glow plug light will illuminate and check engine light comes on for dtc p00af....

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Engine · 118,400 miles · NY

I have a 2010 vw jetta with 118k on it and while I was driving my engine died on me in the middle of the highway causing some serious safety issue. I evetually had the car towed to nearest repair shop and they estimated repair cost to be between 4-5k range to replace the timing chain tensinor. I did a quick google search and found thounds of people complaing about the same issue. Vw seriously needs to look into this. Very dissaponted. Won't buy another vw every again.

Filed Jun 25, 2020 · Engine · 122,193 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that the alternator and timing belt were recently replaced by an independent mechanic. Mckenna volkswagen cerritos (18303 studebaker rd #5328, cerritos, ca 90703, 562‑741‑3035) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that there was a $249 diagnostic fee to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,193. *bf

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Engine · FL

There has been a statewide lawsuit against volkswagen regarding 2010 jetta timing chain and timing chain tensor. The dealer ship has refused to correct the issue with my vehicle even tough it is still under warranty. Rick case volkswagen has refused to check an issue that volkswagen has stated they were aware of timing chain issues.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Engine · 50,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously after the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall. The vehicle was taken to berge volkswagen (385 w baseline rd, gilbert, az 85233, (480) 646-4858), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Engine · 96,000 miles · SC

The timing chain system in my 2010 volkswagen jetta wolfsburg edition failed, rendering the car immobile. Fortunately, the vehicle was in a parking lot, as failure in a road could have caused an accident. Based on readings, this has happened to multiple cars with the same engine and has resulted in a class action lawsuit against volkswagen.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MO

While driving anytime that we would slow down or put the vehicle into reverse the vehicle would go randomly in neutral. It was randomly this would happen and became more frequent. Took it to a dealer and they said we would have to have the transmission replaced soon. Right before this their were about another $3,000 worth of issues we had to fix.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The driver had to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle and the anti-lock brake system warning indicator illuminated. The driver was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking from the engine and the brake pedal was temporarily repaired. The vehicle was later taken to dublin volkswagen (6085 scarlett ct, dublin, ca 94568, (925) 829-0800), but was not diagnosed or repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2018 · Engine · 150,000 miles · FL

Oil leak on brakes vacuum pump. Usually a cheap defective o-ring resulting in big oil leak