2011 Volkswagen Jetta: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 2, 2022 · Transmission · AR · crash

Was driving about 25-30mph when we heard a pop sound and the car started to become very hard to control. Everytime I would press the brakes the car would become even harder to control. I tried to turn into a driveway to see what happened and the car jerked and caused us to go into a deep ditch. The front passenger tire hit a concrete water drain and the car stopped abruptly. Impact caused the rim to completely break in half and also snapped the front axel in half. The tow truck driver informed us that the drivers rear axle trailing arm was broke in half and he had never seen anything like that before. That night we learned of the recall for that exact part. Over the weekend I've had a chance to go out and look a little better under the rear of the car and it appears to have the steel inlay piece that was supposed to fix the recalled part. The welding is terrible and most of it is rusty so it's been broken for a while it seems. I pulled a car fax on the vehicle and it has went in several times for maintenance at various car dealerships but it doesn't seem that anyone put the fix in the system for it. It has definitely been repaired but nothing shows that. We are waiting on insurance to look at the car. It is available as of right now to be seen. No warning lamps were on in the car. This accident could have resulted in major injuries or even death if they wouldn't have hit the ditch. I have a ton of pictures if you need more. The police did come but didn't file a report because it was a 1 car accident.

Filed May 9, 2022 · Steering · 126,600 miles · CA

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.

Filed Feb 1, 2022 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · KY

Unknown , The vehicle is a slap shift and I can't put it in sport mode as well when driving I've been in just regular automatic it will shift slow but hard when it's in slap shift it it shifts Hard and when it is in sport mode it will shift fast and hard it's like a jerk it has a very rough idol and sometimes the windshield wiper's will work sometimes they won't and my cruise control does not work and I put my code reader on it and it says $7E8 and $7E9 along with not being able to complete smog test, and it acted like it wanted to die when I was in drive through it has well over half tank gas. Also it seems to be sucking more gas and my miles are going really fait's going really fast like they're not matching what I'm actually driving.

Filed Sep 28, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 90,889 miles · MI

Vehicle stalls intermittently since purchase, commonly when exiting a freeway to a stop or during rush hour(stop/go)traffic. Before stalling, vehicle will jerk, rough idle, and delay acceleration. Stalling may occur at a stop after high speed, however stalling has also occurred during driving after a high speed to low speed departure. When vehicle stalls during driving, both the wheel and brakes lock up commonly. It takes putting it in neutral while rolling and attempting to start several times before ignition kicks in. This has been dangerous as the only braking would be a gradual emergency brake pull and there is no additional steering, thankfully I have had straightaways the times it has happened, however I have been forced to go through red lights with my hazards on, laying on the horn. Vw has attempted repair 5 times for same issue with no resolve. Lights and codes come and go intermittently after stalling. One or both of the previous issues mentioned occurs on a daily basis as of the moment. The ftc, bbb, and attorney general for the state of michigan have all been made aware of the situation and the attorney general's office recommended I report it to you.

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 105,800 miles · NY

After driving for a while, the car acts as if its going to run out of gas. The car will start to jerk and idle very roughly in which a few times it has cut off on me, once trying to exit the highway. Had it checked out by certified vw dealer where the car was bought, and I was told it was a faulty n205 valve. Had the valve replaced and 2 days later the car is doing the exact same thing. Took it back and dealer once again said they fixed the problem by adjusting sensors, but still the same thing is happening.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Fuel system, Visibility · 38,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the fuel injector system failed. Four injectors, the fuel rings, the ignition coil, and the wires were replaced. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor failed. The windshield wiper motor was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 01/12/16*lj; 04/19/18*jb

Filed Oct 1, 2015 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · OH

2011 vw jetta not completing downshifting the car will lurch when the vehicle comes to a stop because of the incomplete shift. Sitting at a stop sign I lifted my foot off the brake and the car lurched forward about 4 inches. This took place several times. Took it to the dealer to have it looked at and it was diagnosed as a bad valve body in the transmission. After looking on countless forums and looking at service bulletins its happen to many people. I would venture to say this is a carryover transmission from other model years and others are having the same issue. Could prove to be fatal if you were to be stopped at a stop sign and a child was to walk out in front of you!!!!

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 500 miles · GA

Issues began with faulty starter. Then progressed to a battery of electrical issues from windows moving in reverse of desired order to horn and keys dying. Each time dealer brushed off issue. When horn and keys died (also with faulty start button) dealer tried to force me to drive unsafe vehicle until they got around to fixing the problem. Most other times the issue was ignored or I was treated as though I was making up the problem. (these problems include radio staying on when car is completely off, and after manually switching it off, it then will turn back on while the car is still off (even though the car will not start and I have to use the long hold lock function to roll windows up). The car also will reopen trunk upon close, flash passenger seat belt warnings when the seat is empty, not display gear when moving, not display mileage/fuel level while simultaneously listing mileage range from selected screen, etc. Problems are worse in extreme weather. I have attempted to have the problems fixed multiple times to no avail. Recently, I have taken the car in several times to have service light diagnosed. Dealer reset light each time without bothering to check the source. Problem progressed to engine not starting, sluggish and jerky acceleration, lurching stops, and, most recently, shutting off while driving. This is absolutely a manufacturer issue, and I am planning to pursue all options available to rectify. Not only has volkswagen produced an unsafe vehicle, but they are also aware of these problems and make a great effort to avoid dealing with them.

Filed Sep 5, 2013 · Transmission · 2,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and decelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to dealer where unknown repairs were performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 15,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2013 · Transmission · 7,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 18,200 miles · NY

Traveling in the left lane on 95 n outside baltimore md at 65 MPH my vehicle's gas pedal stopped responding and the car began to lose power and lurch forward and eventually die as the yellow diesel engine indicator along with the yellow engine indicator began blinking. I was able to avoid two lanes of traffic and coast over two lanes to an off ramp before the steering wheel locked. After contacting vw roadside assistance the vehicle was towed to heritage vw located at 9215 harford road #2 parkville, md 21234 (877) 398-1963. It was after 9:00 p.m so the vehicle was left in the lot and all the paperwork was dropped in the box. The service department cited a fuel pump malfunction along with a faulty fuel gauge as the issue. This is the second time we have had to submit a report to your agency for the exact same issues (please see reference number 10417213), the agents information is listed below. [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 8, 2011 · Tires · 10,500 miles · AR

As I'm driving along the interstate going 60 MPH my tire pressure light comes on a mile later the steering wheel jerks out of my hand and I can hear the tire flapping. Luckily I was able to pull over to the side without an accident. I take the tire to the dealer where I bought the car five months (august) ago and they said there is nothing they can do but sell me another tire. The dealer also refused to give me the number to contact continental directly about the tire. So far nothing has been done about the tire.