2013 Volkswagen Jetta: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 8, 2023 · Transmission · GA

July 2021, (roughly 80,000 miles) vehicle had sudden loss of drive power to motor while driving approximately 30mph and related warning lights came on, leading to Recall Repair in July 2021. Transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit) and transmission accumulator housing replaced by VW Dealer. Car exhibited some shuddering at low speeds and occasional lurching forward from a stop after recall repair - dealer said this is normal behavior and to ignore. Transmission has total failure on October 4, 2023 (roughly 100,000 miles), only 20,000 miles after recall. Vehicle owner experienced the same sudden loss of drive power while driving in a parking lot with the same indicator lights as in July 2021. Car was towed to same dealer. Dealer states transmission problem is not related to recalled parts, but vehicle owner suspects replaced parts from the recall may have also been faulty, as there is not a permanent fix for the recall issue, just replacement of parts. Dealer estimate is $8,500 for a new transmission and $2,500 for labor, more than the total value of the car.

Filed Jul 22, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · MN

Unknown system failure or component. Ever since I've bought the vehicle in I believe 2017 from EICH VW, it has consistently died while driving or idling. It also was "slamming on the brakes on its own" when the car would die. It jerks consistently as well. The latest out of hundreds of incidents, was yesterday, it stalled at a red light that had turned green, so I was stopped, I turned my hazards on immediately when it had stalled. The vehicle behind me went into the turn lane and the vehicle behind it was coming at me at 60+ mph as that was the speed limit on the road. There is NO warning as to when it will stall, almost never any dash light, maybe only once or twice a year. And it can go weeks or even months without incident and then go crazy for weeks or months straight. It stalling out has almost killed me and my son when trying to cross the highway to get to his dad's house, in that situation me and my at the time when I used to take that way he was 1/2 years old, and we were almost t boned by the oncoming traffic after it had stalled. I have taken it to some many certified dealers and "experts" and no one can tell me what is wrong. It has now gotten to the point where it is happening so often I'm scared to put my three year old in my car. This is a VERY COMMON issue Volkswagen knows about but won't acknowledge or do anything about, I did not know about it until after buying the car. There are no beforehand symptoms, there is no way to tell when it is going to happen, even the car is running perfectly fine before it happens. I know that service providers have been able to experience exactly what happens, but they may not remember as this has been going on for years and I'm not their only customer, and I don't even remember everywhere I've been to try and fix the problem. But it is something I have been publicly asking about and complaining about for years. My ex who works for Toyota, even experienced it when we first met, and we had to have my car towed.

Filed Apr 4, 2022 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would vibrate and jerk. The contact also mentioned that the braking system failed to function as designed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mechatronic unit and the dual clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2020 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · IN

Sudden and random loss of driving power- fault code p177b clutch 1 tolerance limit reached causing mechanical malfunction. Vehicle sometimes is in motion and stalls and jerks. Other times it is when trying to accelerate- sudden loss of power. Almost caused a crash with my teenage daughter and 2 of her friends inside.

Filed May 18, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 10 miles · PA

I was told that my transmissions had a recall and when I called there were no open recalls for them I've been having a problem recently where my car was going from electric to gasoline which caused my car to stall and then when I pressed on the gas my car would not go but the car would still be on with no dash bored lights on they come on and then they turn off. I asked if they can look at what was replaced and they said it would charge me an expensive amount to pay per hour which is crazy! When I first got the car there were a lot of codes that they completely erased from the car the day after I got it from another owner I was already having issues and she called and asked just there was no available slots then too. What my car is doing is dangerous and it's scary I don't even want to drive it at this point and I only had it since march 13th if this year and the recall was done in february the one guy told me and I'm the beginning he told me january and they won't do nothing about it my e mode won't come on anymore and when my car is in stationary it jerks continuously.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · MI

Transmission is in need of replacement at 110,000 miles. The mechatronic unit was replaced at 55,000 miles while the vehicle was still under warranty. The condition that exists is exactly similar to what is described in the recall (34f6/4v) making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Unfortunately, the cost to repair the vehicle is more than the kbb value. It is difficult to think that 55,000 miles is acceptable for a transmission to need to be replaced. Our vehicles manufacture date is 9/26/12, missing the cut off to qualify for the recall by 5 days. When the vehicle is at a stop it wants to lurch forward due to the clutches not turning the electric engine on. The car will cycle on and off the gas engine until you are back under power. The lurching can be violent and if you don't have firm pressure on the brake the vehicle will lunge forward.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · TN

Dsg transmission shifting hard 2-3 and 3-4 with clanking you can feel. Lurching from a stop when letting of the brake. This happens mostly at around 50% throttle when accelerating.

Filed Apr 6, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

The vehicle stalls intermittently, losing power to the engine. At first, it began to happen monthly (50,000 miles) only while the vehicle was stationary (at stop lights or idling in the driveway). The engine would lose power and the battery light would come on, and the vehicle could be started again immediately. The vehicle also exhibited lurching acceleration at low gears. It would not trigger any codes (for either issue), and multiple vw dealerships were unable to replicate and diagnose the problem. The stalling then occurred while driving (70,000 miles), causing the steering to lock up. This occurred while on a freeway at 70 MPH; the vehicle had to be pushed off the freeway by an officer and then towed. Still, the vehicle did not produce any codes. After over 1 month at the dealership service center and replacement of 4 different wires that appeared corroded, and the transmission valve body, the same issues persisted. The stalling began to happen more frequently, both while stationary and while driving, and began to trigger the epc light (80,000 miles). By this time it was clearly unsafe to drive. Not willing to rent a car for an unknown duration for the service center to attempt to replicate and diagnose the issue, I was forced to purchase a new vehicle.

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · Transmission · 71,025 miles · CA

Left work and barely made it out of the parking lot when the car made a 'clunk' and lurched in d but would not go. Large indicator light came on, put car in p, waited and then back to d. Still would not drive. Turned it off and waited a minute or two. Was able to restart and drive to parking lot. Large light was out but check engine came on. Lots of transmission fluid leaked while waiting for tow truck. My VIN not in recall. 😡

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 78,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 20 MPH uphill, the vehicle started to jerk and did not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle failed to make it up the hill and the contact had to shift into reverse and reverse back down the hill. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, a reddish fluid was seen leaking from the engine compartment onto the ground. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Engine · 55,000 miles · VA

Car jerks when accelerating, while driving on the highway car turned off and had to be towed to volkswagen dealership. After diagnostic volkswagen said nothing was wrong with the vehicle. This is the second incident involving the car jerking and turning off, both times volkswagen was unable to find any issues with the vehicle. I feel this is a safety concern with my wife and kids using this vehicle as a daily driver.

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 84,000 miles · CA

While driving on highway epc and check engine lights up and the car suddenly loose power and start jerking step on gas to speed up only engine revved up high but theres no acceleration or speed gain I was able to pull over to the side of the road safely but what if its rush hour and theres a car following behind me it sure going to slam into my car. I heard a lot of complaint similar to what I experienced. In my opinion its a manufacturers defect that should be look on and needs a thorough investigation in order to avoid accident and road mishaps.