Car was being driven and coils snapped caused, tire to pop damaging front end. Car was being driven and randomly shut off in middle of road. Driving vehicle shifting into gear lags, check engine light is on, had reader and said that valve 2 has low pressure. As a result clanking and loose noise sounds are heard when driven from drivers side.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta: check engine light
50 of the 607 complaints about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 50
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,000
- typical mileage
- 51,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 301 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle started jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics; however, there was no failure detected. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V615000 (Electrical System, Steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,600.
While driving on a city street my check engine light came on and started blinking then stopped blinking and is now on along with the epc code. This is the 3rd time in 2 years my vehicle has done this so I know its the ignition coils causing a misfire. My vehicle now shakes when im stopped and has a ticking sound at red lights, this is very unsafe and needs to be corrected 3 times in 2 years is way to many times for my ignition coils to be replaced.
I have a 2011 jetta se 2.5l auto pzev and when I turned on the car outside from my house, the check engine light turned on with no reason. I passed the scanner and threw the code p0106. The car would drive well, but when I release the brake and press gas, the car wouldn't react right away, it would accelerate slowly and kick-in I second gear. Then the gears indicator (prnd123) disappears. I changed the map sensor and works good for 3 or 4 day. After this the problem returns. I saw a technical bulletin from volkswagen company and this bulletin says that the car needs an update programming. I called to my concessionary and they says that I must to pay, first for the diagnosis, and second for this update. I have been investigating about this trouble and too many owners of volkswagen vehicles presents this fault, including USA and mexico. I guess that volkswagen must correct this problem with no charge. Attached the technical bulletin 2034012 from volkswagen.
I'll turn my car off and wait for the RPM's to go below 1,000 sometimes I'll shift into reverse and my car will kick and then the engine light turns on. I have gone to get the error checked by multiple computers; the same error reads as torch converter circuit malfunction. As I put the car into drive it jumps again sometimes sounding like a spring is doing something weird. When I drive the car the engine revs and does not shift gears. The car moves but is stuck in first gear. I can't go above 59 MPH nor do I want to rev my engine at 4500 rpms. I got my jetta at 66,000 miles and it been doing ever since. My car is currently at 95,000 miles and the problem happens intermittently.
My volkswagen jetta 2011 seems to have misfire. It has a check engine light on. The car shakes when slow down and/or at stops. Vw certified mechanic tried changing the plugs, and cleaning the valves but nothing helped. He also tied shaft crank sensor that did not help either. Finally the diagnosis report indicated that it's timing chain issue that need to be replaced.
The federal safety agency campaign #11v196000 my fuses blow, my driver window rolls down, but intermittently won't roll up. My engine cuts out for no reason, while in motion and stopped. Happens when slowing down, exiting off the freeway and coming to a stop in town. My epc, check engine , and light sensors come on and off and different times. 3 years ago I had my ABS module replaced. But continue to have the same issues. Looking online I found the recall above, but when I took it to the dealer I was told this isn't an open recall. This has been going on since 2014
Car shuddered and lost power to accelerate. Epc light and check engine flash - same as last time.
2011 vw jetta tdi failed while driving on highway. As car slowed due to traffic, the coil (glow plug?) light came on. When car came to complete stop due to traffic, engine light came on and the car stopped and would not restart. There was no time for me to move to the side of the highway due to traffic congestion so I was stranded in the middle of the freeway. Waiting for ca highway patrol for help, traffic cleared and I was subsequently hit by a car moving at freeway speeds and sustained injuries (ribs, back and neck injuries, and concussion) online, there are numerous reports of other vw cars that experienced the exact same issue (coil/glow plug light, then engine failure). This happened to me on a freeway and the rear-end collision I was subjected to due to car failure could have been fatal. Since this is happening to other vw cars, I believe this needs to be investigated to prevent fatalities. Thank you!
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. While attempting to accelerate at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to respond effectively. The wrench and check engine lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The brakes failed to completely stop the vehicle on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. The dealer reset the electrical system, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 92,629.
The car is a 2011 vw jetta sw tdi. On sept 7, 2015, while driving on the autobahn, the car's check engine light activated and the car abruptly lost power. I coasted to a stop on the shoulder. I shut the car off and it would not restart. It was towed to the nearest vw dealer. We had to rent a vehicle for almost two weeks. Vw said the fuel pump was destroyed due to tainted diesel fuel. Reports indicated that metal shavings were found in fuel samples. Vw replaced the entire fuel system at a cost of eight thousand euros. I have contacted the esso station & headquarters. Esso has indicated that there have been no reports of tainted diesel fuel at the station. I am being shuffled between the esso station & the vw dealership. It is obvious who the responsible party is. Vw needs to do what is right and demonstrate corporate social responsibility.
Car shakes when driving to the point we have to pull over turn the car off and restart it. The check engine light comes on and goes off as it pleases as does the epc light. Car won't accelerate while shaking.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Prevent Sporatic Misfire Faults.
- Engine missfire diagnostic aid
- Identifying and Mixing Volkswagen Engine Coolants
- Adhesive to bond sensor to Radiator.
- Suggested fuel additive
- Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 jetta sedan vehicles manufactured from march 18, 2010, through august 22, 2011. Some vehicles had a stainless steel exhaust tip installed at the port during importation. These exhaust tips may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes. It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.
- Risk
- If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tips as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 11V466000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta?
50 of 607 owner complaints about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (8%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,000 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta?
There is 1 recall and 301 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Stalling 100Fuel pump 84Loss of power 47Headlights 35Won't start 30Wipers 24Engine failure 17ABS 16Airbag light 14Jerking 14Fire or smoke 13Fuel leak 12Hesitation 11Door locks 10No deployment 9Won't shift 9Warning lights 9Screen failure 7Steering lock-up 7Misfire 6Adaptive cruise 5Brake failure 5Power steering loss 5Tire blowout 5
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