2017 Volkswagen Jetta: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 23, 2024 · Fuel system · TX

The fuel rail system came loose, causing fuel to spray in engine bay, as well as loss of power to propel vehicle forward. Original recall for 2016-2018 Volkswagens Jetta’s fuel rail coming loose due to bolts loosening over time was opened in April 2020. Car was taken to Brandon Tomes Volkswagen of McKinney as soon as recall was received. A few years later, the fuel rail system still came loose and the car now is at my personal mechanic shop due to Brandon Tomes saying the had seen the car for the recall. I do not trust Brandon Tomes with my vehicle at this point in time to do fix the issue, if they even actually did anything when the car was in for the recall when the recall was initiated. If they did, and the bolts still came loose, then the original recall may need to be investigated and to see if there are multiple more units affected by the recall that have been seen for the recall and put as recall completed, only to have the issue arise at a later time.

Filed Aug 23, 2023 · Engine · CA

When I pulled out into traffic and pushed on gas the car would not go it sounded as if the engine just shut off the car literally had lost all power to it I pulled over to the side and the epc light was on as well as the check engine light. I had my baby with me that just had surgery day before and I was terrified because I had no idea what was happening. I gave it a few minutes and started the car of which at first sounded as if it wasn't going to start. I was only a couple minutes from my house and had no resources to help and couldnt walk with my son. Got the car back to the house but it again did the same thing and continued to do the same with sounding like it did not want to start. I had talked with a mechanic that said to get it into a vw dealer asap as this is very dangerous and should not be happening with this new of a car with such low miles. Finding this site it looks as if there has been a few issues that sound similiar and recalls. I just need a car that I can drive.

Filed Mar 8, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · UT

I was driving down the freeway at 70 MPH and the car lost all power. The check engine code came on as well as the epc light. The car would try to start but would run very roughly. When I got it home I started it and noticed fuel pouring from the fuel rail

Filed Jul 1, 2020 · Steering · 61,500 miles · MS

The car lost power on a city street at about 40 MPH then my son couldn't steer or brake. All dash lights were flashing so we have no idea what is really wrong. Trying to get off of the road he went into a ditch. The radiator was busted/leaking so he had to get his step father to come get it. I cannot afford the radiator to get it fixed at this time due to the note on it. It has done this to me in the past. I noticed the odd whining sound it makes when cranked was worse the day it happened to me. I was on the highway at 55mph so I stopped and about 10 minutes later cranked it and it made it home. We had it checked for codes and it showed no problem codes.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 6,500 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volkswagen jetta. While driving the vehicle, it lost power. The contact had to guide the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway and narrowly avoided a collision. The vehicle was taken to seaside volkswagen (1725 auto center pkwy, seaside, ca 93955, (831) 394-6666), but the failure could not be duplicated or located. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the seaside dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,500. *as

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Engine · 10,200 miles · TX

On three separate occasions, while driving between 65-75mph on the highway with 1/4 to 1/2 full tank of gas, my car began to stutter/hesitate. Immediately the "epc" light came on with the check engine symbol, blinking. All power to the accelerator ceased. I immediately pulled over on each instance, turned the car off and waited 2-5 minutes. After waiting, I successfully re-started the car each time, with the check engine light remaining on. After the first instance, I drove <40mph to a volkswagen dealer and left my car to be inspected. The conclusion was, "not enough gasoline", despite the tank reading 1/4 full. After that instance, I made a point to never let the gas fall below 1/2 full. On the two other occasions of hesitation/loss of power, the tank fell between 1/4 and 1/2 full. After pulling over, turning the car off, and restarting the car, I immediately drove to a gas station and filled up to a full tank without bringing in for inspection. Keeping the gas tank above 1/2 full, I have not experienced the issue. When the gas falls below 1/2 a tank, it has occurred while highway driving.

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Electrical · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly had a loss of power, and the engine, epc, and various other warning indicators flashed. The vehicle coasted to a stall. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after some attempts. The dealer (long island city volkswagen, 5615 northern blvd, woodside, ny 11377, 718‑728‑8111) provided a loaner vehicle and indicated that further diagnostic testing was required. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.