2014 Volkswagen Jetta: won't start

Filed May 10, 2025 · Engine · MO

My cars consumes oil like crazy. I'd say every week I am adding a quart to two quarts of oil. I would lose power while driving. Sometimes the car would just shut off And then it would take a few times to get it started. I was in the middle of driving when the car just completely shut off on me and it will not start at all. It will crank and sound like it's going to turn over but it won't. I've been told it's most likely a timing chain issue.

Filed Jan 12, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · WA

My car has progressed from an intermittent crank/no start issue to outright failure while driving. There have been several incidents where I am driving at ~40 mph and my car completely dies in the middle of intersections/fast moving traffic putting me in grave danger. I have visited the dealership 4 times now with multiple parts replaced but the issue persists, and I feel unsafe driving the vehicle but I have no other option. I have not been given a loaner vehicle at any time from the dealership despite requesting one. There has been no check engine light present at any time. I have had the car since it was brand new and it has been serviced precisely at each service interval only at VW dealerships.

Filed Dec 14, 2020 · Engine · 69,000 miles · NY

Car began using excessive oil in last year. Started about 60,000 miles. Currently 69,000. Today would not start and no low oil light. Checked oil and low. Added 1 quart in a 4 quart system car started, ran. Dealership says they all burn oil .some burn a quart every 1500 miles. The 2.0 liter turbo engine im finding is the culpirt. Have one other in car a tiguan but no problem yet (2018 model year). If this oil get low as driving with no check oil light coming on 1( can it stall and possibly cause accident.or 2) kill motor and loose power to all and possibly cause accident? Any other complaints? Any help as what to do? Thank you

Filed Dec 30, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 719,974 miles · TX

While driving on the overpass the car cutoff almost hit from behind by a dump truck would not crank back up for 7 minutes. Airbag light on show malfunction of airbag

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 91,300 miles · UT

After exiting the freeway and got to the overpass I had to stop, after a accelerated the engine shut down, lost all electrical power except for the radio, fortunately after the overpass was a downgrade so the car was able to coast to safety on to the shoulder. This has not been the first incident where the vehicle has lost complete power while driving in city streets. This is my wife's car, she had complained to me of the car not starting after she gotten off work, we tried to jump started it and it still would not start, so it had to wait till I got off from work. Soon as I got to the vehicle after my shift, I tried to crank start it and the vehicle started with out hesitation. While driving in the city street, after making a stop the vehicle engine shut off, I was unaware since the radio was still playing, so my wife pointed out this had been happening to her as well, even after we replaced the battery. So I took the vehicle to my mechanic and he mentioned that this could be an alternator problem, so we replaced the alternator as well, but the vehicle continues to shut down or it just won't start. I decided to check the wiring to the battery and to the distributor and after doing this the vehicle will start up again. Last episode was on 11/15/2019 as I exited the freeway on my way to work. When I got home I remembered that my wife had handed me a couple of latters from the vw dealer witch we had omitted since we bought the vehicle used in a car lot. This is how I found out that these letters where notices of the recalls on this particular vehicle. I shared this with a friend that claims he also had the same problem with a vw vehicle he owned, he explained that the problem in his unknown vw model, the electrical wiring was at fault. I'm scheduled to bring the vehicle in for a recall for the key column, witch is not associated to the problem according to vw rep.

Filed Nov 3, 2019 · Fuel system · 53,000 miles · CA

After fueling car will not start. Also fuel line appears to be hanging

Filed Jun 29, 2019 · Engine · 86,000 miles · FL

My 2014 vw jetta (86000 miles) was parked. I tried to turn it on; it would crank but wouldn't start. Got it towed to the vw dealership where they told me the timing belt and tensioner had to be replaced. The opened the engine to inspect for further damage and found several bent valves.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Engine · 84,200 miles · IL

The service light on my vehicle came on 4-5-18 when I arrived home. I turned off my car and turned it back on as the service light was no longer on. On friday april 6, 2018 I went to the store and came back home as the vehicle was operating properly and parked on my driveway. Approximately one hour later I went to return some items as the vehicle will not crank over. My vehicle was towed to a near by vw dealership and four days later I was informed that the timing chain jumped and may have caused damage to my motor. I was informed that it may cost anywhere from $2,000.00 to $10,000.00. I was inform that a new motor will cost $10,000.00. While viewing the internet I noticed multiple complaints, issues and law suits pertaining to this similar issue. Why is this not a re-call with multiple complainants?

Filed Aug 25, 2017 · Fuel system · 92,400 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (volkswagen of downtown la, located at 1900 s figueroa st los angeles, ca 90007) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 92,400.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Engine · 39,000 miles · IL

The engine stalled while driving down the highway. The glow plug light started flashing and then the engine started losing power. The acceleration slowed to a halt and then the engine just shut off. I coasted to the side of the road and had to be towed away. The vehicle would not start again.

Filed Jul 15, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 17,000 miles · NC

This is a 2014 volkswagen jetta sportwagen tdi (turbo diesel) I commute from charlotte, nc to detroit, mi approx once every 3 weeks. I travelled from a cold (15f), wet climate, to a warmer climate (34f), and parked my vehicle overnight. The next morning, the car would not turn over, and acted like the battery was dead. I checked the battery, and it was 13.9vdc. I continued to try to start the vehicle, each time the starter motor just making a grinding noise and not turning over. I left the vehicle for approx 20 minutes, and tried again, when it eventually turned over, all the warning lights on the dash came on, and the car idled very roughly at aprox 400 RPM. I tried to increase the RPM, and eventually (5 minutes of gently pushing the accelerator) it got up to 800-900 RPM. I tried to drive, and the car stumbled and sputtered for a while before getting up to normal speed. This has happened 5 times total so far. 3 times dead battery / hydro lock situation occurred 1 time the car ran roughly, and then when I pulled out onto the main road the car stumbled, died, and would not let me accelerate. I quickly put the hazard flasher light on, and somehow avoided a collision with the cars around me. 1 time the car ran roughly for approx 5 minutes, then ran smoothly the rest of the trip. I'm worried that I've damaged the engine

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 17,501 miles · IN

I purchased my car in mid-feb 2014 and it performed flawlessly the winter of 2014. I started my car on monday jan 5 (oat +5f) let it idle for a minute and drove 35 mi to work on the highway (RPM >2500), I don't have a temp gauge, but my car did not seem to warm up like normal. (usually its warm after about 3 mi, and hot after 10-15). After work (+8hrs later) I started my car (oat +15f), letting it idle for a minute then drove out of the parking garage (~100') and my car lost power, and had a flashing glow plug light, I believe this was limp mode. I pulled into a parking lot, let my car idle for a few minutes and there was no change. I shut the car off, waited a minute or two, and restarted the engine, appeared to run fine and I continued my drive home. I pulled my vagcom codes and saw that p0299, low boost pressure, I attempted to get my car into the dealer, but they were too busy. I did not drive my car tuesday, but drove it to and from work wednesday without a problem. On thursday morning I started my car (-5f), it idled for less than a minute and then died. It continued to turn over, but would not start. I pulled the codes again (did not clear them from earlier in the week) and saw that I had a new fault p0087, low fuel pressure. I had my car towed to the dealer (vw roadside is slow, but free) and did not hear anything from the dealer until friday afternoon. I was told that ice was discovered in my intercooler and that it had been replaced and the cold weather kit was installed.