2013 Volkswagen Jetta: transmission slipping

Filed Nov 5, 2022 · Transmission · CA

Transmision slips into neutral, stopping car in traffic, other jetta hybrids fall under recall for same reason, it also leaks fluid from Transmission

Filed Jan 14, 2022 · Acceleration, Transmission · TX

Transmission failing to go into gear when vehicle is in motion, gear will slip causing vehicle to lose gear and stop until vehicle is shut off and restarted. Problem could cause others to crash into vehicle when this happens from the rear or not have enough space or time to pull over to the emergency lane to shut off vehicle and restart all gears to proceed. Vehicle hasn’t been inspected and will be available for inspection upon request.

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Transmission · 47,115 miles · CO

During normal around-town operation the vehicle (2013 jetta hybrid) experienced a temporary loss of drive power. It felt like the clutch slipped or became disengaged momentarily (3 seconds). The check engine light displayed. We immediately drove it to a repair shop that was less than a mile away. After reading out a diagnostic error code (p0841 - transmission fluid pressure) and noting that the transmission fluid was dark and contaminated with a burnt smell, the initial shop decided the repair was beyond their ability as it seemed to be related to the transmission pressure sensor switch which is embedded inside the transmission case under 600 psi pressure. The car was driven without incidence a few miles (5) to the local dealer, where further diagnostics took place. They uncovered 2 additional error codes (p1806- function restriction due to pressure drop) and (p17713 - clutch tolerance). After a few days of internal debate at vw (I believe they contacted the chief engineer or guru for that particular unit), the dealer came back with the prognosis that the entire transmission needs replacement at the cost of about $9000. In the weeks previous to this episode, we had noticed what felt like a mild slipping of the clutch, but never a full loss of power and no check-engine light. The problems we are experiencing sound identical to those reported in the federal safety agency safety recall 19v866000 (vw's number for this recall is 34j6), which states 'hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure. A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.' it seems to me that the current recall perhaps needs to be more inclusive. This car is 8 years old, but only has 47k miles.

Filed Apr 4, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 67,000 miles · GA

My 2013 vw jetta hybrid has 68000 miles on it and it keeps stalling while driving. Multiple times it stopped on freeway. There is a recall from vw and reason for recall is mechatronics unit failure. The failure of mechatronics unit causes low transmission oil and clutch slippage both of which can cause damage to the vehicle transmission. Vw service says there is some internal oil leak and problem is not of mechatronic unit and I have to pay for replacing transmission.iam not provided with any specific details on the transmission failure. They say, "it's an internal failure", "its unrelated to the mechatronics", and "there are cracks on transmission". They have also said that they will not repair the mechatronics unit without me replacing the transmission because the mechatronics unit would have been damaged because of damaged transmission. There are so many problems with my vw. Vw service is not giving clear picture.when there is recall and my vehicle VIN shows that it has mechatronic recall why iam asked to pay for transmission? Vw service is refusing to repair my vehicle for the recall mechatronic unit and they ask me to pay for replacing the transmission.

Filed Mar 17, 2020 · Transmission · 162,000 miles · ID

Regarding recall 19v866, the failed part, mechatronics unit, causes low transmission oil and clutch slippage both of which can cause damage to the vehicle transmission. I was told by vw customer care that my car would be safe to drive while waiting for the repair. Now, both my mechatronics unit and transmission have gone out. Vw refuses to provide me any specific details on the transmission failure. They say, "it's an internal failure", "its unrelated to the mechatronics", and "we can't tell you exactly what is wrong with your transmission". They have also said that they will not repair the mechatronics unit without me repairing the transmission because the mechatronics unit would be damaged by the now damaged transmission. The mechatronics system controls the transmission directly and has been mis programmed for the life of my vehicle. This incorrect programming has caused the mechatronics to cause physical damage to the clutch plates in the form of cracks. The cracks allow transmission oil to get trapped where it is not supposed to be and leave the transmission low on transmission oil, though there are no outward error codes until the car starts to have problems with shifting. That means my car has gone 162000 miles and the transmission has been low on transmission oil unbeknownst to me, the driver of the vehicle, for an unknown amount of time. Over 1000s of miles, it has likely damaged my transmission. Additionally, the damaged clutch plates can fail to engage or slip. This can also cause damage to the transmission. Not to mention that the clutch plates are directly connected to shifting, and if they are being physically damaged by the mis programming, I don't know what this has done to my transmission. At this time, vw has refused to repair my vehicle for the recall or look into possible damage to my transmission.

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Engine · 23,540 miles · CA

The check engine light came on at the same time that the car began to slip or hesitate especially in low gears or when accelerating. Our 18 year old daughter was driving to work when the vehicle went from operational to this condition. Shortly after, the epc indicator came on and the car slipping became more of a jolt, car unable to accelerate and it felt very much like it would stall. We were able to safety get it to the dealer for service where we were provided with a 30,000 mile check up (car has 24k miles) and were told it was just an electrical issue, needed a reset. Engine light came back on as I left the dealership, with the same jolting and hesitation. Upon second visit to the service department, I was informed that the there was a crack in the ignition coil, causing misfire of the spark plugs.