2011 Volkswagen Jetta: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jun 4, 2021 · Acceleration · MI

Vehicle hesitates on takeoff. It's a huge safety concern. When you push the throttle from a stand still or low speed, it doesn't respond..

Filed Feb 3, 2017 · Visibility · 52,000 miles · CT

When parked overnight with temperatures in the lower teens, the windshield wipers do not work the next morning. If I warm the car up for 20 minutes or so and then let it sit for another half hour then they will usually work. This has happened four or five times from 12/2016 - 2/2017. Seems worse if it has been snowing or icing overnight. When they are working there are no signs of hesitation or slow movement. The fact that it is random seems unusually dangerous. Sitting in the driveway or moving does not make any difference. Car has 52000 miles. There have been several reports from other people with this issue. Should warrant an investigation.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 47,637 miles · OH

While attempting to accelerate car sputtered, and hesitated while losing power. Regained power briefly then sputtered, lost power and engine cut off completely. Started engine after letting sit for a few minutes drove home ok. Happened again a week later and took it to dealership. Dealer diagnosed it as faulty ignition coil and arcing.

Filed Dec 11, 2012 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · CA

Tdi diesel jetta with 30,000 miles by original owner was being driven 35 MPH city secondary streets, vehicle abruptly lost power. Coasted to side of road. Police were called, they ascertained that location was safe enough until tow. Towed to dealer. Dealer said fuel pump had failed. Vehicle had been to dealer a few days before for 30,000 mile service. Diesel fuel almost always purchased at same 3 yr old busy station, and car was running on same tank of fuel as when it was serviced. There was no warning of problems, no hesitation, no loss of power, no warning lights before total shutdown of engine. On a freeway, this could have been very dangerous.

Filed May 3, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · 600 miles · MA

I have experienced dramatic hesitation while, from slow speed, trying to accelerate quickly onto a main road with heavy traffic. The dsg cannot figure out which gear it needs to be in and either hesitates or goes into what seems to be neutral, the engine high reves. The jetta just comes to a stand still in the middle of the road as the computer tries to decide what gear it needs to be in.the hesitation is pronounced enough that I fear I wouldn't be able to get out of someone?s way if I had to. This is most definitely a safety concern. I work in the boston area and you need to be able to get into fast moving traffic quickly. This happens on a daily basis and has been happening since I purchased the car in january of 11. I have reported this to the dealer numerous times and they said they are aware of the problem. One of the service advisor's stated that this is a known problem.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Transmission · 1,700 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the transmission did not shift properly. As a result, the vehicle hesitated and decelerated almost to a complete stop. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure and stated that the vehicle was operating under normal conditions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred he contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,700 and the current mileage was 8,700. Updated 04/11/12*lj consumer stated there were 3 incidents of hesitation with the vehicle while driving on roads with speed limits of 55 MPH. Consumer also stated vehicle hesitated almost to a complete stop while slowing down. Consumer took to vw dealer on 12/19/11 and dealer informed consumer transmission shifted normally. On 12/30/12 the dealer updated software .consumer searched online for technical service bulletins and found information about the delay on acceleration on consumers vehicle. Updated 6/7/12

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Transmission · 1,500 miles · GA

At steady throttle angle of accelerator pedal, slow speeds pulling out on to main road with heavy traffic. Dsg can not select the proper gear and hesitates so badly that we were almost t- boned in the drivers side of the jetta by on coming traffic. I guess about .1 tenth of a second no movement for the jetta. This dsg had a daul clutch flywheel and is a computer shifted manual transmission on dual shafts to output drive. I called third different dealer and all say this is the way the jetta with dsg performs. Dealer gunther volkswagen in buford was helpful, and acknowledged the problem. Volkswagen has no software fix. Village volkswagen chattanooga, tn advisor shared that all dsg transmissions have the problem. Volkswagen designed and make the dsg, why can they not fix the problem? This is a safety problem that will end up getting drivers and passengers hurt. The jetta just stands still in the middle of the lane as the computer decides what gear selection is needed. This has happened to us three different times. My wife is scared to drive the jetta for fear of a accident. We have contacted volkswagen of america about the problem. After market software company unitronics has a software fix at a cost of $500.00. Please contact me!

Filed Dec 20, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 11,000 miles · MA

Attempted to start 2011 jetta tdi with 11000 miles after it had been sitting in a parking lot for 9 hours. Temperature 45f outside. Vehicle started perfectly and then died seconds later. Attempted to start vehicle again, but would not turn over. Had a lot of trouble getting it to start and when it did it was running very rough and then would die immediately. Finally able to start vehicle and keep it running after approximately 30 minutes. Was able to drive 30+ miles home - started fine after. This is the second occurrence. This first occurred approximately 1 month ago with 8000 miles on vehicle. Outside temperature was in mid forties. Car would not start at all - kept turning over, but would not start. Glow plug light flashed intermittently. After waiting approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour the car started up fine without hesitation. Vehicle was at dealer 2 days prior to second incident, but they could not find anything. Vehicle will be returning to dealer asap.

Filed Aug 10, 2011 · Transmission · 2,054 miles · TX

Automatic transmission has extreme hesitation when accelerating from slow speed such as merging with traffic. Dealer says this is normal and finds no fault with the power train. When accelerating the car will vitally stall with zero forward movement, then it will finally engage and lunge the car forward very abruptly. Have had three very close calls and this will result in accidents in the future.

Filed Jun 10, 2011 · Transmission · 200 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta sportswagen. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH from a complete stop the transmission exhibited a delayed response and began slipping into a higher gear with hesitation. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200. Updated 07/21/11 *bf the consumer stated when taking off from a stop, it felt as thought he vehicle shifted to a higher gear. The consumer had difficulty getting the vehicle to accelerate. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Updated 08/18/11

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Transmission · 3,300 miles · NC

While accelerating normally from a stop sign in sport mode (sport mode for responsiveness, not a drag race), the car jerked while shifting from first to second gear. It was a half second hesitation but noticeably lost power and recovered but noticeable enough for me to report it.