2005 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic Transmission Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- foot brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Diesel · Fuel System, Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure would occur intermittently. The engine would also misfire and the vehicle would jerk and decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised the contact that the b valve, the glow plug and the glow plug harness would have to be replaced. The…
ODI 10450345
Automatic Transmission · Exterior Lighting
I purchased a 2005 new jetta automatic transmission in july of 2010. It currently has 72,000 miles. 3 issues. One, when the car is first started up, a clanging noise occurs and lasts for approx 30 seconds, then it sounds like a vent closes and the sound goes away. Two, the right front headlight will not turn off sometimes when i pull along side a curb. I have to restart the car, back the car up, then pull the car…
ODI 10405449
Automatic Transmission
Hard shift from 2nd to 3rd gear and from 1st to 2nd gear. Problem causes car to violently jerk and poses a potential safety issue when attempting to accelerate or stop. *tr
ODI 10372179
Automatic Transmission
2005 jetta gli - the transmission stop working because of an oil sensor in the transmission. The transmission stop working completely and will stop working in the road and can cause an accident. I reported to volkswagen and they said it was too bad you need to fix it. Need your help on this matter please help. *tr
ODI 10378549
Automatic Transmission · Exhaust System
I have a 2005 volkswagen jetta my husband was driving the car and the battery blew up under the hood. Took the car in and was told it jumped timing tools and parts were unavailable and the engine had to be replaced this took three months and now the transmission will go into neutral while driving the volkswagen maintenance department stated there was a recall on the transmission and is 8 miles over warranty and they…
ODI 10380828
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2005 new jetta and at around 60,000 miles it shifts hard from 1st to 2nd gear and 2nd to 3rd gear. It also downshifts abruptly. The hard jerking scares me when driving because it can cause an accident. At some point vw has to realize this is a serious safety hazard. I got the recall letter about the valve body and when i took it to a vw dealer for service i was told that my car didn't have a valve body…
ODI 10407154
Automatic Transmission
When sitting in stop and go traffic, the transmission shifts very hard in and out of the shifting sequence. When that happens the transmission will take a few seconds to shift into gear and thump very hard. After calling a vw dealership, i was informed that this is a very common issue with the new jetta's and beetles. Also there is very heavy crazing with the head lamp fixtures and cannot be repaired and causes…
ODI 10341725
Automatic Transmission
When i am driving and come to a complete stop my car does a sudden jerk. When accelerate my car also jerks when i step on my gas pedal. *tr
ODI 10327044
Automatic Transmission
There is a long running issue with the 2005 1/2 vw jetta v transmission valve body that is a safety issue with the transmission. When the trans gets hot sitting in traffic. The transmission slips in and out of gear or shifts very hard or will not shift at all and may cause a rear end accident as the jetta does not shift. Vw america does know of the problem and issued a extended warranty to 100,000 miles or 7 years.…
ODI 10370794
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2005 jetta tdi automatic. This car was bought new and has been serviced at every interval by vw. We have had a common concern about the car moving forward in drive in erratic fashion when cold after about 6 months. We informed vw about this concern and they said nothing was wrong. Last week my wife was backing out of the driveway and the car stalled in the middle of the road. We tried everything to get it…
ODI 10295439
Automatic Transmission
The volkswagen tdi 1.9l engine when coupled to the dsg( direct shift gear) transmission has an extremely high failure rate of the dmf (dual mass flywheel). Failures have occurred between 10k and 100k miles. The internal construction of the flywheel is improper and will separate leading to the total failure of the unit. When the unit fails it causes a very specific and potentially deadly set of circumstances. The dmf…
ODI 10272658
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen jetta. On april 25, 2008, while driving 35 mph, the contact shifted the clutch into third gear, but the clutch never shifted back into position. She pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the pin for the clutch assembly chaffered and failed. Prior to the failure, the contact smelled a burning odor coming from the engine. The dealer stated…
Fire reported
ODI 10226414
Automatic Transmission
At cold-start, automatic transmission hesitates then lurches into either drive or reverse, which is especially unnerving when driving in areas with in/declines because the vehicle rolls like a manual. Told by the dealer twice that there was no problem because the vehicle's transmission was functioning to mfg specs. This is a problem. *nm
ODI 10149868
Automatic Transmission
Shifting from park to either reverse or drive while engine is cold, vehicle hesitates and then suddenly jerks into gear.
ODI 10126840
Automatic Transmission
Pretty much since i leased my car in april of 05 there has been problems. When i would put my car into reverse it would shift hard. Then 3 months later i would have to take my foot off the brake and put it back on the brake for it to go into reverse. As time went on when the transmission would engage into reverse it would bounce back. Now when i put it in reverse i can take my foot off the break and leave it off for…
ODI 10165263
Automatic Transmission
In the mornings the car will not go into reverse when your foot is on the brake, you have to let off on the brake and reverse the engine a bit, then the car jumps into reverse, suddenly and unexpectly lurches backward. Dealers response: back your car into your garage or parking space at night so you don't need to use reverse in the morning. *ak
ODI 10118696
Automatic Transmission
This probably is the same as the existing complaint number 10079735 for volkswagen jetta 04. 1. It happens only when it is cold. If it is cold, the problem is repeatable. 2. While pushing the brake, we move the shift from park to either drive or reverse (it's the same). Then normally, torque is transmitted through driveshaft through the transmission. However, jetta does not function as such. 3. The transmission only…
ODI 10106218
Automatic Transmission
This has been reported by others and i would like to report it as well, so that vw will eventually be forced to make a recall on this malfunction. When i start my car after it has been sitting for and hour or more, i place my foot on the brake, put it either into reverse or drive, and if i am on any hill, very small or large, when i take my foot off of the brake, the car will roll downhill. The first few times this…
ODI 10123951