2010 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic Transmission Problems
- 24
- 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
- automatic transmission · 5 records
- warning light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The contact was traveling 70 mph with the cruise control activated when the transmission lost power. The check engine light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was…
ODI 10466710
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2010 vw jetta tdi with dsg automatic transmission. Vehicle has 15k miles on it thus far. When pulling out onto a street from a complete stop there is a definite and hazardous hesitation before the vehicle will move forward. This issue existed since the car was new. Sometimes the hesitation is very short before the car will move, other times it takes the car a moment as if the car has to "think" about what…
ODI 10417994
Automatic Transmission
My 2010 vw jetta sports wagon with the dsg automatic is currently having a severe hesitation when starting from a stop. I let off the break and step on the gas and it does not move for a second then lurches forward. This is dangerous when pulling out in traffic. It seems as the car drives longer it get worse. The car has stalled during this hesitation as well. When it stalls you have to put the car in park then turn…
ODI 10414641
Automatic Transmission
Car nearly stalls, and then when stepping on the gas, the rpm rises really high to 4000 rpm, then the gear shifts into 1st causing the car to dangerously lurch forward. This can cause a collision. It also has a very noticeable delay to shift out of neutral to 1st gear, so when making a left turn at an intersection, this can be dangerous as well. The car has been in the shop twice for the same problems. This will be…
ODI 10407343
Automatic Transmission
Dsg transmission is slow to engage 1st gear when starting from a full stop. This has caused several near accidents when pulling out into traffic from stop signs or redlights. There is a 2 second delay from stepping on gas pedal to car moving. Transmission also feels like it is searching for correct gear when cruising resulting in momentary loss of momentum. This model is after 2009s recall for similar issues.…
ODI 10362427
Automatic Transmission
1. The dsg transmission in my jetta sport wagon was un safely lurching forward and shifting harshly from day one. 2. The failure happened when trying to merge onto the freeway and it would not shift and was slowing as if something was wrong. After turning off the vehicle, i tried to start it again hoping it would reset. The transmission was locked and the car would not move. 3. I am waiting for parts to arrive from…
ODI 10354342
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. While the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission began to hesitate in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the transmission functioned normally. In addition, on a separate occasion the transmission slipped and the gears would not shift properly. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the…
ODI 10357213
Automatic Transmission
My car is a 2010 vw jetta tdi with dsg transmission. I took delivery of the car in january of 2010. During july of last year with 3000 miles on the car, i drove the car out of a parking lot on a 95 f degree afternoon. By the time i reached the exit ramp the transmission, which was in drive mode, had shifted into second gear. My intention was to cross over the near lane of traffic into the far lane going in the…
ODI 10375578
Automatic Transmission
I've a 2010 vw jetta wagon tdi, it stalls out, mostly at low idle and on hills sometimes. It also doesn't engage sometimes in forward and once it does it lurches. I've been told it's the shifting and that there is no problem with the car. I took the car in three times to have vw look at it and they said there were no issues all three times. *tr
ODI 10355426
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The contact was attempting to accelerate from a complete stop however the vehicle was very slow to increase in speed until the contact released his foot from the accelerator pedal. The contact then depressed the accelerator and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The dealer advised that he was not familiar with the type of failure. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor…
ODI 10346067
Automatic Transmission
My 2010 vw jetta dsg automatic transmission i experience a lot of strange shifting patterns when driving the car the transmission was shifting upwards of 7000+ rpm i took it in for service and made the complaint and they loaded some new parameters in the computer to put it back to normal but i still get intermittent shifting .and when coming to a stop sometimes the car feels like its stuck in neutral meaning you…
ODI 10368533
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta sportwagen tdi with a dsg automatic transmission. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light and the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle would not move for approximately three seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions who stated that they could not find the problem. The vehicle was under warranty and not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10360222
Automatic Transmission
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i purchased a new 2010 vw jetta se on 1/28/10. Vin [xxx] . Current mileage on vehicle is less than 1300 miles. Car has a automatic - dsg transmission. In mid may of 2010 i began having severe problems with the transmission locking into 3, 4 gears while in drive especially when entering traffic from a start.. This creates a…
ODI 10334009
Automatic Transmission
When you stop at a light and then go to take off the car has a severe lag (no power) barely will move. It showed up about 2000 miles 2010 jetta tdi. *tr
ODI 10324383
Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Diesel · Vehicle Speed Control
When taking foot off brake and immediately stepping hard on the accelerator there was a severe hesitation/lag before the car took off crossing traffic. Once it kicked in it took off but is a serious safety concern. I now wait a second or more for the brake switch to communicate to the dsg transmission to tell the clutch to engage. Vw must fix this as i could have been driven in a collision. This was much more than…
ODI 10325781
Automatic Transmission
Leaving a parking lot and stopping for oncoming traffic i pressed the gas pedal to move onto the highway but car did not move. After i put my foot all the way down the second attempt the clutch engaged and the car moved forward. The car is a 2010 vw jetta diesel. *tr
ODI 10313427
Automatic Transmission
My 3 day old 2010 vw jetta sportwagen with dsg was being moved in our garage and it won't engage in reverse initially then in all gears. The car could be left in gear and not move at all. I called the 24 hour roadside assistance and the car was towed the day after to the dealership. The dealer diagnosed it with a mechatronics problem and needed to be replaced. It was ordered and we're waiting for the part to arrive…
ODI 10311264
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2010 us version volkswagen jetta tdi with the dsg transmission. The car has around 4500 miles on the odometer and this problem has been with the car since day #1. The problem is manifested as a lurching, and erratic shifting of the transmission in gears 1 to 2 as well as from a stop. Even though i drive with a soft touch, i can rarely get a smooth start-off because of the unpredictable shifting of the…
ODI 10297123
Automatic Transmission
When 2010 vw jetta with dsg transmission downshifts engine continues to have higher rpm's creating a jerking effect when decelerating. When going from reverse to drive after coming to a complete stop vehicle engine dies. Only way to start vehicle is to turn ignition off and remove key and then restart vehicle. When stopped at red light vehicle engine died upon pressing accelerator. Only way to restart vehicle is to…
ODI 10369100
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
2010 volkswagen jetta tdi sedan, automatic transmission. Vehicle stalls from start position, then catches and surges ahead, throwing driver's head back to the head rest. Car jumps ahead and could cause rear end collision to traffic in front. *tr
ODI 10294141
Automatic Transmission
On a [redacted] attempting to pass a vehicle there was a sudden jerking and bucking of the car. For a moment there was no power to wheels. The actions threw me forward into the seatbelt. After a few violent seconds it regained power and i was able to pass the other vehicle. There is also harsh downshifting of the gears as i approach a stop. It is as if i have slammed on the brakes. This action also throws myself and…
ODI 10292682
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The vehicle hesitates and shudders when it is cold. Also when cold,the vehicle will not accelerate over 35 mph. The vehicle will down-shift into neutral when attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least four times. At the last inspection, the computer was reprogrammed. After the repair the transmission did not operate properly. A letter was sent…
ODI 10297106
Automatic Transmission
I received the following priority 1 warning light: "transmission overheated: stop! Owners man," after stopping in front of my residence to retrieve mail. This is the second time in a month i have received the warning (refer to odi no. 10283957 for initial incident). I turned vehicle off and then on again several times but the warning light remained on. The vehicle had no acceleration in both drive and reverse while…
ODI 10286745
Automatic Transmission
On sunday, sept. 13, 2009, while traveling up a hill on an interstate highway at approximately 70-75 mph, my 2010 vw jetta tdi (auto. Transmission) suddenly and without any warning flashed a "transmission overheat" warning light and i immediately lost power to the accelerator. Fortunately, i was able to get the vehicle to the highway shoulder without causing a major traffic incident. After turning the vehicle engine…
ODI 10283957