CarComplaints.com Notes: Digging through the long list of NHTSA complaints about a sudden loss of engine power and the high pressure fuel pump failing, it's never good to come across the "my car (with a cold engine) set itself on fire in the middle of the night" complaint.

6.3

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$670
Average Mileage:
50,050 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace intake sensor (3 reports)
  2. not sure (2 reports)
  3. replace ignition coil (2 reports)
2011 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems

engine problem

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #7

Jul 112016

Jetta 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,087 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

So I purchase my Volkswagen 2011 Jetta on December 26,2014 at the Volkswagen Darcars dealership in Silver spring. After 3 months of purchase my valve started to leak, I brought it back to Darcars and they supposedly fix it. Now on July 11,2016 the check engine light came on, Horn not working, alarm doesn't even work, so I decided to do an oil change on the car thinking that the check engine light would go off, but it didn't. I had a diagnostic test done on it for $150.00. When got the test done I had about 4 different code that came up. p2400, p240p p447. I only have the vehicle now for about 1 1/2 and is should not have an issue with the car I need some help. Furious and highly upset.

- mzzjames, Frederick, MD, US

problem #6

Nov 012015

Jetta

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles

EPC light came with MIL light, had diagnostic run, Ignition coil failure and multiple cylinder misfires. Makes it impossible to drive as it happens at any given point and time.

- hlavacek, Mount Laurel, NJ, US

problem #5

Sep 082015

Jetta SE 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,758 miles

The mechanic says this is a common problem with WV that the MAP sensor fails and the valve cover needs replacement. There are so many testimonials online referring to this problem I wanted to add my name to the list.

- Timothy M., PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, US

problem #4

Jul 142015

Jetta SE

  • Manual transmission
  • 53,900 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No indication that it would fail. Just popped on..so what do I do to prevent it in the future or from happening again?

First major repair so not bad..just inconvient timing.

- Jenny A., Framingham, MA, US

problem #3

Mar 302015

Jetta 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles

1 year of use, 15k miles and already finding electrical problems, I'm sure it won't be the last for this POS

- James B., Ghent, NY, US

problem #2

Mar 142013

Jetta SEL

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles

This car is fun to drive, but I have had recalls on various small things.

The electrical doesn't always work- bluetooth, ipod, nav

The engine light has come on twice in the past 2 mos- claim it's the fuel pump- they can't seem to fix it properly

Car 'surges' at times in park like I'm stepping on the gas pedal

- nvjetta, Henderson, NV, US

problem #1

Jul 022011

Jetta Sportwagon

  • Automatic transmission
  • 500 miles

well between the window, fuel pump issues, and the engine light this car is a big question mark. Anyone know a lemon law lawyer for oregon and washington?

- gallwas, Portland, OR, US

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