2005 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
- 12
- 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.
What owners report
- timing chain · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Equipment
Own a 2005 vw jetta, brought into dealership today with 106k miles on it and now they are saying the timing chain has jumped. This sounds like it is a common problem, so why isn't there a recall. *tr
ODI 10421172
Engine · Power Train
Check engine light came on while returning home after shopping. Car was towed to the repair shop. Diagnosis was catastrophic failure of engine due to a timing chain jump on a 72k mile, 2.5 liter, 2005 vw jetta two months after purchase. *tr
ODI 10410732
Engine
2005.5 new jetta 60,000 miles and the timing chain has slipped teeth and thrown the engine out of time. New timing chain from dealer is between $4700-$5600. All maintenance and service was done at the dealer. From internet searches it appears this is a growing problem on early model years. The dealer has also added to their owners manual that the timing chain is now a serviceable item. However it was never in my…
ODI 10354900
Engine
The engine seized for no apparent reason. No warning lights, no engine lights, no loss of oil. They could not explain why the engine seized. They removed starter, removed oil pan could not find anything wrong. I came to a stop and stopped the car for 5 minutes and it would no longer run. This could have happened when i was driving. The engine just stopped dead. There was no warning that there was anything wrong. I…
ODI 10320523
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen jetta. The cam, rockers, and the duel mass fly wheel in his engine failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that he needed to replace various components in the engine at an expense of $6500.00. The volkswagen manufacturer was notified, and he was advised that because his warranty expired he was ineligible for a free remedy. The failure mileage was 114,000.…
ODI 10289261
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
Shortly after i bought car i noticed a noise coming from (sounded like) engine. I also noticed car not changing gears smoothly. Felt as if it was having a hard time shifting especially up hill, i took the car in and was told this is just how a vw shifts and sounds. I told them i did not notice it when i initially owned the car. They ran a diagnostic since now the engine light is on the windshield wipers come on at…
ODI 10341888
Engine
We have been experiencing an issue with our 2005 jetta since purchase. Whenever we start the car from cold we experience a very loud noise that lasts for about 20 seconds. We have taken the car in to the dealer 3 times and the dealer stated that this was not a normal sound. Unfortunately at first they said this was normal. Only now are they admitting this is not normal for a new car. They have been unable to…
ODI 10144010
Engine
Any time the vehicle is not operated for a few hours or longer, the engine makes a very loud grinding noise upon starting. The noise lasts less than 30 seconds, then a high-pitched noise follows before both noises cease. I have been experiencing these noises since i purchased the vehicle. I took this vehicle to the dealership for repairs due to this noise, and was informed that there was nothing they could do and…
ODI 10142903
Engine
I have encountered several issues the most alarming currently is a smell of burning oil upon heavy acceleration which hasn't been located by the dealer even though the car has been in the shop twice since i purchased the vehicle in may of 05.*jb
ODI 10133169
Engine
When the car has been sitting for a couple of hours it makes a loud grinding noise when you start it. This lasts for about 20 seconds and then goes away, but it occurs everytime you start the car after it has been sitting for a little while. I was told the noise was normal by my sales rep. I have had the car 2 and 1/2 months and the noise just doesn't sound right. *jb
ODI 10140086
Engine
When the car has been sitting for a couple of hours it makes a loud grinding noise when you start it. This lasts for about 20 seconds and then goes away, but it occurs everytime you start the car after it has been sitting for a little while. I was told it was the secondary air pump and that it's normal. We've had the car for a week, and the noise just doesn't seem right.
ODI 10129371
Engine
When we cold start of our 2005 jetta, the engine sounds like an airplane engine firing up -- the car revs itself after 10 seconds and then when you put it into reverse or drive -- it lunges. Called vw and had the car to the dealership. They agreed that the car had an issue and sent out a vw tech to put a resonator on the car -- didn't solve the problem. Then after 2 months of fighting the dealership and vw, we wee…
ODI 10130710