2014 Volkswagen Jetta: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with low pressure in the transmission and the mechanic associated the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V866000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2024 · Transmission · MD

The transmission is regularly malfunctioning leaving the car jerking/stuttering when idling. At its worst, the car stopped working while I was driving (felt like it dropped into neutral). I had to stop in the middle of the road (in traffic) to stop and restart the car. I have taken the car to an official VW dealership/repair shop (Smith VW in Wilmington, DE) and was told the transmission would have to be replaced ($10k+ repair). I got a second opinion at AutoStream in Annapolis, MD and was told the same thing. It has not been inspected by police or insurance. The check engine light is now on, though not 100% of the time despite the issue being consistent.

Filed Jun 28, 2023 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and lost motive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was blinking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the spark plugs were replaced, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V028000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was contacted but no assistance was not provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · CA

In early april, my 2014 jetta started experiencing jerking into gear while driving occasionally. It appeared that inclines or acceleration (even though both were gentle) were the culprit. So I tried to drive the car even gentler than I already am. On april 16, however, the car almost completely stalled on a busy 75 MPH highway multiple times. As such, I was driving at 20mph in case it was sudden acceleration and speed that was the culprit. I couldn't drive any faster. As you can imagine, this makes for an extremely dangerous situation. So this is happening every time I accelerate for the next few weeks. I bite the bullet and drive on the right lane at very slow speeds on the freeway, because I don't have any other form of transportation. I take it to aamco on april 20th, and the mechanics there are all terribly slick and sleazy. They [xxx] me and essentially want to charge me $4000 to fix the torque converter/transmission. Which is completely ridiculous, because according to kbb my car couldn't be worth more than $2k. Now, I've taken my jetta to be recalled for two separate issues (the specifics I forget) over the past two years. Never has vw ever mentioned there was a problem with 2014 transmission/power trains. Upon doing research, there are heaps of folks experiencing the same issue as me. Some are eligible for recall, some are not. This is all dependent on VIN. Now, I call my local dealership and they say my VIN isn't eligible for recall. However, I disagree. The problems that are plaguing my jetta are the exact same symptoms listed on their website - basically that the transmission is faulty. The o-ring seals are clearly leaking fluid, which is in turn coming in contact with my hot engine. My car overheats and smokes, and totally stalls. I think that despite what the dealership says, my jetta is eligible for this recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 18, 2019 · 130,882 miles · MD

Transmission issue driving home on beltway (i95) traveling @ 58 MPH, when the car jerked 2 time then lost acceleration power.

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · IN

Automatic transmission valve body failure. At around 89,000 miles vehicle started clicking while shifting took to vw dealer told valve body is failing. Most noticeably acceleration from a stop it happens around second gear. When warmed up car does not shift correctly and jerks the car. Happens at all speeds, in town and highway.

Filed May 25, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 85,000 miles · DE

Issues with my 2014 vw jetta started march 2018. My car had a rough idle that would physically impact the car causing the car to jerk. When decreasing speeds my car would jerk. My car has stalled multiple times while in motion and while coming to a complete stop. I have had issues with my engine mil light and battery light when my car stalled and completely lost power. Upon the first occurrence, I brought my vehicle to the dealership and they informed me I had to get my spark plugs changed, cam sensor replaced, and an induction service. After completion of this work, my car continued to have the same symptoms. After returning to the car dealership they then determined that my timing chain, tensioner, and bridge needed to be replaced. After this repair was completed my oil light came and I took my car back in for an oil change. During the oil change, the service rep informed me that they did not see anything wrong and that I needed to make an appointment to have another diagnostic test done I wanted a second opinion because this whole situation was exacerbating my anxiety and I did not trust the dealership or vw. Please see the attached word document for full report.

Filed Mar 22, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · IN

Transmission problems? Once my car got up to 80,000 miles when in traffic I take my foot off the accelerator while in drive and then accelerate sometimes there's a jerking as if the car doesn't know what gear to be in. Normally happens at any speed typically while driving slowing down and accelerating. Date when it started I really started noticing it in january 2019. I also noticed excessive oil consumption and when oil gets low on dipstick no low oil light on dash. Oil gets lower than dipstick. Dipstick becomes dry but no sound difference in engine and still runs normally.

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 60,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated. The vehicle was taken to alexandria volkswagen (107 west glebe rd, alexandria, va) where it was diagnosed that transmission fluid leaked from the vehicle and the gasket and oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the key became stuck and fractured inside the ignition switch. The failure was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v182000 (power train). The failure mileage was 60,000.