2009 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic Transmission Problems
- 64
- 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 64 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- automatic transmission · 8 records
- temperature sensor · 5 records
- lost power · 5 records
- false neutral · 4 records
- power engine · 4 records
- highway speeds · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 57 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Dsg transmission is getting more frequent with the hard shifting/surging both forward and reverse and occurs usually when slowing down and then letting go of the brake upon a green light. Sometimes the car will roll back if on a slight incline when letting go of the brake. Vw dealership says that the dsg is a very "active" transmission and it is normal. I was told this on two separate occasions and going to bring my…
ODI 10414047
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Radiator Assembly
2009 volkswagen jetta tdi at 53,000 miles my radiator went out due to a design flaw were a clamp rubbed a hole in the radiator. Vw would not cover under factory warranty, at 68,000 miles the alignment went out in the automobile, and finnally at 72,000 miles i noticed my transmission making a hard shift and a delay shift when taking off, i inquired about it twice at the dealer ship and was advise nothing was wrong.…
ODI 10445732
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to an unrelated issue when the contact was told to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v333000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the vehicle was outside of the mileage range of the recall…
ODI 10397305
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slips or fails to engage in reverse. *tr
ODI 10397090
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle transmission would not engage needed to turn engine off and back on before it would move check engine light would come on and than off on the day before i took it in for service it happened everytime i started the car that day vehicle is now at dealer and they told me they needed tech support from vw and it would be until next week before any thing was done. *tr
ODI 10379458
Automatic Transmission
2009 volkswagen jetta. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems *tgw the consumer stated as she applied the accelerator pedal, the rpm would spike and the engine would rev, but the vehicle didn't have any power as if the gear slipped into neutral when trying to accelerate. The dealer informed the consumer there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The consumer stated there are two open recalls, but her…
ODI 10377394
Automatic Transmission
Driving a 2009 jetta tdi - there seems to be a transmission issue with the car where the car will constantly jerk forward when stopping at a red light or starting acceleration from the light. At times, acceleration or braking on the freeway causes the car to 'shudder'. Also, 3 times in the last 4 months, the car has stalled when trying to accelerate from a red light, and the clutch does not 'grab' the gear soon…
ODI 10353074
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2009 jetta tdi with a dsg transmission. I feel like i am going to get hit when i start from a stop. The transmission jumps and hesitates. It has been to the dealer with out being fixed. It is terrifying to drive a car that may or my not accelerate which also jumps in and out of gear! *tr
ODI 10359196
Automatic Transmission
Car shifts into neutral while driving,engine revs and car will not accelerate. When engine goes to idle, transmission will sometimes engage. Problem started at 4000 miles (now 37000) multiple calls to vw and trips to vw service with zero results. No fault codes,no repair. Last call to vw customer service i was told by the rep. Buy a new transmission and see whether the problem is resolved . This automobile was…
ODI 10353370
Automatic Transmission
Please reference nhtsa action # pe09035. My car has had this recall performed and continues to exhibit the behavior on multiple occasions since having the recall performed in november of 2009. The car has been serviced at the dealer numerous times to correct this problem and it still occurs. The dealer performed the recall in november 2009, replaced the affected temperature sensor in march 2010, replaced the brake…
ODI 10336229
Automatic Transmission
The dsg transmission mechatronic unit is faulting causing rough shifts between 1st and 2nd gears. Sometimes it takes a long time for the control unit to choose a gear and when it does, there is a hard hammering bang when it finally goes into gear. Vw is replacing the unit - however, it will take two to three weeks to get the vin coded unit. *tr
ODI 10323364
Automatic Transmission
Fourth incident: three unsuccessful attempts by dealership to correct problem. Problem has occurred under different circumstances and driving conditions. Speeds ranging from 65 mph to 20 miles per hour...generally while attempting to accelerate. Auto is a 2009 vw jetta equipped with the dsg transmission. Car will go into neutral without prior warning. When this occurs, prndsl indicator light will flash as will…
ODI 10321180
Automatic Transmission
I was driving my 2009 vw jetta wolfsburg edition on the interstate at 65mph when suddenly the car loses power and shuts off. I happened to be in the passing lane and luckily was not struck from behind. This same situation has since occurred 10-15 times. My wife and i are hoping a new car will issued to us as we just can't risk the lives of our family. This car shouldn't be on the road anymore....it has been to the…
ODI 10373731
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle shifts into neutral while driving. Vehicle has been recalled for this problem, but vehicle still has problem after recall service has been done. Nhtsa campaign id number 09v333000 is for the recall that was completed on this vehicle in oct. 2009. At vw dealer where vehicle was purchased. On nov 27, 2009 vehicle shifted into neutral while driving and has done it on 2 other occasions. Have taken vehicle back…
ODI 10294100
Automatic Transmission
The transmission disengaged and display started to blink just as i was entering an intersection had to stop and restart car. *tr
ODI 10285745
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
The vehicle has a 1 to 2 second lag when accelerating from a standing start or when i step hard on the accelerator pedal. It acts like it has to think about it for a while before the motor starts to rev up and the transmission engages. This has caused several near-accidents when pulling into traffic, and at stop signs when other drivers decided i'd waited too long and started into the intersection at the same time…
ODI 10283898
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The contact stated that as she was driving approximately 45 mph her vehicle shut off in the middle of the road. There is a recall# 09v333000, power train, automatic transmission. The contact stated that the dealer repaired the vehicle under the recall at least four times and each time the repair was complete the failure continued to occur. The failure began on…
ODI 10298585
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 30 mph the gear warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle down-shifted into the neutral gear. He was able to safely restart the vehicle to continue normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times for inspection. The technicians were unable to duplicate the failure; therefore, they could not provide a…
ODI 10286552
Automatic Transmission
Turning left from turn lane with green light. Oncoming traffic with ample space to make the left turn. Started to accelerate into intersection and auto transmission (dsg) shifted to a lower gear causing sluggish acceleration. I pushed the accelerator to the floor to get more power and to avoid the approaching traffic. By that time, it was too late and a collision occurred, totaling both vehicles. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10283354
Automatic Transmission
2009 vw jetta tdi wagon with dsg transmission. Harsh / jerky shifting during low speed stops or acceleration. *tr
ODI 10281301
Automatic Transmission
Jetta vehicle goes into neutral on it's own (while still in drive position) and then may go back into drive. Many occasion the vehicle has gone in to neutral and back. On one occasion at an intersection it would not return after shifting back and forth. I had to turn of the vehicle and restart it to have the ability to drive. The dealer found the mechatronics unit failed and spent 3+ weeks to repair. The same day i…
ODI 10280615
Automatic Transmission
There is a false neutral on the vehicle. The throttle is depressed and there is no response as far as power to the wheels. The engine responds by increasing rpms, but the power is not transferred to the wheels. This is unsafe and unsettling as you are placed in the position of not knowing when it will occur and whether one might be trying to merge or make a left turn and suddenly be without power and subject to…
ODI 10280553
Automatic Transmission
While driving, vehicle appeared to go into neutral with no transfer of power from the engine to the drivetrain. The prnds indicator began flashing though still indicating it was in drive. The vehicle rolled to a stop and was unable to move to get off the highway. Problem corrected itself briefly after turning the vehicle off then on again, but happened again shortly after resuming driving. Vehicle had to be towed to…
ODI 10280455
Automatic Transmission
This is for a 2009 vw jetta tdi with a dsg transmission. The vehicle has a tremendous lag when pulling away from a stop, it also has a loud clunk and a hard jerk when coming to a stop. The vehicle has also seemed to be in neutral once and was still in drive, it would not move and the vehicle had to be restarted to move again. I have made a service appointment at my local vw dealer. *tr
ODI 10279874
Automatic Transmission
Purchased a 2009 vw jetta sportswagon tdi on 5/31/09. On august 4th, the car was taken in for a 90-inspection. Prior to this, i experienced the panel lights flashing and when attempting to accelerate, the car did nothing and appeared to be in neutral. I stated this to the vw service representative. We were given the car back on august 6th, stating that there was a faulty harness connector and a wire repair was…
ODI 10282006