2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Power Train Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

2 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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Deaths

All Power Train Complaints

#11525306 |
Hill Assist system creates dangerous situations because it prevents me from moving right away while pulling out in traffic or in front of traffic lights, out of parking garages and stop signs. Hill Assist system often stalls the engine due to holding brakes engaged for an extended period of time even on a slight hill. With a manual transmission this makes it even worse because engine dies in these situations frequently. Dealer dismisses the issue because "there are no fault codes", but if it was manufactured incorrectly and/or calibrated improperly, no error/fault codes will come on. I have been driving manual transmissions all my life (from motorcycles to semi trucks) for over 40 years and it's clear to me that this vehicle is a safety concern with underpowered engine that cannot overcome Hill Assist. Other Hill Assist systems immediately disengage the brakes when an accelerator pedal is pressed. In this...
#11454915 |
1.It's not stable to drive in highway. Problem starts at around 55mph. 2. When I stop in traffic light suddenly rpm goes up and car jumps forward. It happened several times. The car was warm and in drive mode. I'm sure it shouldn't do this. Now when I stop in traffic light and pedestrian crossing in front of me, every time I put it to neutral and hold brake, in other ways just holding brake sometimes can not stop the car. If someone calls me I give more details.
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