2004 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic Transmission Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 11 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2004 vw jetta 1.8 turbo which i purchased new is having transmission problems. My cat has only 66,000 miles in it and has been well maintained. In the past two years i have replaced the fuel pump, battery, catalytic converter, numerous vacuum leaks ect...but a transmission???? Volkswagen needs to issue a recall as this is way to common!! Please help! *tr
ODI 10398143
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated the vehicle would no longer shift into reverse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated no warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard. The failure was 88,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10399629
Automatic Transmission
I have had this car into the automotive shop at the local vw dealership several times since date of purchase in late 2007 for the same incident. The vehicle will do a hard jolting action while shifting (automatic transmission) between gears, as if there is a broken motor mount or a transmission problem. I have gotten no satisfaction from the dealership. They have repeatedly told me that the car shifts properly…
ODI 10245403
Automatic Transmission
First occurrence 05/11/2005, when stopping auto-transmission was down shifting harsh. Dealer found open circuit for ignition and installed a ground wire. Problem not fixed. Second time, 06/03/05, transmission was down shifting harsh again, dealer found internal malfunction with transmission and replaced transmission. Third time, 06/08/05, when warmed up transmission would down shift harsh and jerk into gear, vw…
ODI 10136632
Automatic Transmission
When starting engine then going from park and shifting the automatic transmission into reverse or drive, there is a long delay to engage the gear. This is especially dangerous if the vehicle is on any incline, as it will roll as if in neutral before engaging the desired gear, almost like using a manual transmission, however you have no control since you took your foot off the brake and onto the accelerator to…
ODI 10132181
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the transmission failed and the vehicle became hesitant when the accelerator pedal was applied. The failure had been an ongoing issue since the vehicle was purchased, but the dealer stated that was how the transmission worked and nothing was wrong. The vehicle also made a knocking noise and would become sluggish when accelerating. The dealer…
ODI 10344899
Automatic Transmission
Car jerks during a cold start. Jerks hard when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear.*ak
ODI 10118114
Automatic Transmission
When shifting gears transmission slipped gears. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10089532
Automatic Transmission
When starting the vehicle in cold weather vehicle would jerk forward/backwards. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10079735
Automatic Transmission
Transmission locked up while driving in excess of 40 mph. Transmission was found to be locked in reverse and had to be replaced by vw of america $6500 under warranty. Injury resulted from incident
1 injury
ODI 10081031
Automatic Transmission
(1) manufacturer defect of automatic transmission. (2) there is a long delay when the vehicle is placed into drive or reverse gear (after car has been parked for awhile) vehicle rolls as if in neutral. I have: hit many wheel stops, nearly hit other parked cars and almost pinned a pedistrian between a parked car and mine. (3) dealer and manufacturer states the transmission is operating per specifications however none…
ODI 10128310