2010 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System, Diesel Problems
- 166
- 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 166 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 48 records
- fuel system · 38 records
- glow plug · 37 records
- high pressure · 32 records
- pressure fuel · 32 records
- check engine · 23 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 79 |
| 30–60k mi | 52 |
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Diesel
2010 vw tdi jetta wagon i own a 2010 vw tdi jetta wagon and early jan/feb i smelled diesel fuel coming into my car (the car at the time had 8,000 miles). Also, i noticed diesel fuel dripping on my driveway. I reported the incident to the dealer, where they first advised that the fuel injector needed to be tightened. The next day same problem persisted. They replaced one of the injectors. The smell continued until i…
ODI 10417906
Fuel System, Diesel
My 2010 vw jetta tdi with automatic transmission has stalled on numerous occasions when depressing the accelerator pedal nearly to the floor, so as to pass or pull a steep hill. When this happens i immediately let off the pedal and the engine revives, but will not accept further full-throttle inputs. *tr
ODI 10382560
Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle regularly experiences loss of propulsion after cresting hills. Varying pressure on the throttle pedal produces no change. Incidents last approximately two seconds before normal operation returns. Does not stall. *tr
ODI 10477961
Fuel System, Diesel
2010 jetta diesel automobile. Problems with engine stalling and/or power down problems. Almost hit by another vehicle in a left hand turn twice because vehicle stalled. We have returned it to the dealership several times, but they deny anything is wrong. It does not happen all the time, but very frightening when it does happen. We purchased the car in dec 2010 and it has happened 16 times, 8 in major traffic. *tr
ODI 10405632
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
2010 jetta sportwagen tdi; vehicle lost power but continued running. Dash warning lights(glow plug lamp flashing) were illuminated. Dealer stated fuel contamination. Fuel tests, by an actual fuel lab, show fuel in the system met all astm standards for diesel fuel oils. Premature failure of the materials which compose the fuel filter/ water separator housing were apparent however they were attributed to "water" in…
ODI 10392884
Electrical System · Fuel System, Diesel
While driving on interstate, without warning or change of throttle, engine slowed noticeably. Unable to maintain highway speed without high fuel consumption and dangerously slow acceleration. Dashboard light indicated problem with glowplug (diesel engine) and check engine light stayed on. Took to local dealer next day; tech replaced "pressure pipe" (faulty charge pressure sensor on high pressure filter pump) and…
ODI 10370673
Fuel System, Diesel
My vehicle is a 2010 jetta tdi sedan, purchased in july, 2010 in frederick, md. There are now 10,000 miles on the car. Within weeks of purchase, i began noticing a hesitation in the engine after cresting a hill and proceeding down the other side of the hill with my foot releasing somewhat from the accelerator. The hesitation lasts for several seconds. Next, at approximately 1900 rpm the engine will occasionally…
ODI 10366933
Exhaust System · Fuel System, Diesel
1. Driving normally on highway when it came on and the car lost power suddenly and could not accelerate any further. Also car stalled several times on its own while idling at a traffic light (its an automatic transmission this should not be happening). 2. This is the second time this same problem has happened in first 20k miles of this vehicle its an 2010 vw tdi. First time it was at 9800 mile mark same light and…
ODI 10366815
Fuel System, Diesel
I have a 2010 vw jetta tdi diesel sportswagen that i purchased new. The car has 12,000 miles since new. The car has been maintained by an authorized dealer per the recommended maintenance schedule. While driving the car it suddenly lost power without warning, requiring immediate action on my part to avoid a major accident. The car's warning system displayed check engine and service required annunciation. After the…
ODI 10365645
Fuel System, Diesel
2010 vw tdi ----- check engine light at 9800 miles. Vw says "contaminated diesel in filter area" and "not covered under warranty" they believe they can make our auto insurance pay...showing a little gunk or rusty sheen within filter canister area. Will keep calling vw warranty...trying to have the +$6,000 repair covered. I believe this car suffered fatal hpfs failure.. 20 full tanks of fuel since purchased new - all…
ODI 10363806
Fuel System, Diesel
I have 2010 vw jetta tdi, 6 speed manual transmission with 30k miles on it. As i was trying to merge into traffic, i tried to accelerate and the car would not go'it acted like it died. I had a car right behind me and another one merging from the right so i had no place to go but forward. I downshifted and still no power. Eventually, and thankfully without a crash, it gained momentum and it didn't kill. For the next…
ODI 10362628
Fuel System, Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 80 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the fuel pumps had failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The vin was unavailable. ..updated…
ODI 10549570
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Diesel
2010 vw tdi jetta sportswagen currently has 18675 miles, however, problem started at approximately 5000 miles. Engine feels like it loses power and starting to stall when in 3rd/4th gear and between 30 to 40 mph. At times it is like a small hiccup at other times it is quite severe and causes the car to lurch violently - has locked the seat belt up when this occurs as i am thrown forward hard. Occasionally same thing…
ODI 10361493
Fuel System, Diesel
3/23/11 i own a 2010 vw jetta tdi with 6 speed manual transmission. It was purchased 9/15/11. I have been driving manual transmissions my entire driving life. When we first purchased it i knew there would be an adjustment as the gear box was much tighter than my crv. Initially, i attributed the occasional stalling to my learning curve, as did my husband when he drove it. However, it became apparent that there was…
ODI 10392708
Fuel System, Diesel
After crawling in traffic for about 30 minutes the car stalled. This is the only time this has occured but i do not drive the car often. Since this occured 1 week after the car's first service, i have not brought it into service yet. *tr
ODI 10365278
Fuel System, Diesel
09/29/11 4:30 pm 2010 jetta 14,734 miles od. Just cut off at 50 mph in traffic. Started to loose power then it cut off. Then all [xxx] broke loose. It ( baby car) cut of without warning. Looked down , saw @ glow plug light@ flash then coasted over to the side of the road. Took vw tow 1 hr to arrive (kids were in the car i was blocking the bus lane). It cost me $ 20.00 worth of crap at rite-aid to sooth the beasts,…
ODI 10428825
Fuel System, Diesel · Vehicle Speed Control
Yesterday (18/09/2010), my 2010 jetta tdi stalled for 1-2 secs when we were crossing to another side of the street after picking my son from a birthday party. We were almost rammed by another car which was going at a high rate of speed. The engine stalls for 1-2 secs before going again even though i had stepped the gas pedal all the way down. It refired again and sped up again. I don't know what have caused this but…
ODI 10356358
Fuel System, Diesel
My 2010 volkswagen jetta sportwagen tdi with 18,000 miles was making a very rough sound shortly after a non-cold startup. A few minutes later, the engine ground to a halt with a loud crunch sound and shut down. Vehicle was towed to a local volkswagen dealership. Dealership found problem to be a high-pressure fuel pump failure. Diesel fuel in tank was not contaminated. Volkswagen replaced the entire fuel system under…
ODI 10359338
Fuel System, Diesel
On friday, sept 10, 2010, while driving south on the i 605 freeway (los angeles county) at approximately 12 noon at speeds of 60 to 65 mph the engine, without warning, died, stopped. I managed to get onto the shoulder and eventually restart the engine. This failure happened two more times on the freeway. On the final stop, after calling vw, i was able to restart the car and complete my drive home (approx. 60 miles).…
ODI 10355858
Fuel System, Diesel
2010 vw jetta sportwagen tdi "glowplug" light begins blinking, loss of acceleration while driving at highway speed. I am from fl and was in the houston area at the time. Drove car to nearest vw dealer. Dealer found metal particles in the fuel filter and i had to rent a car to get back to fl. The repair took 2.5 weeks and the car was trucked to my local vw dealer. I was never told the cause of the issue and have seen…
ODI 10359939
Fuel System, Diesel
2010 jetta tdi stalls when starting out. Mostly occurs in 1st gear and sometimes 2nd gear if slowing down (to take a turn for example). It seems as if it needs to be given an extra surge of fuel by depressing the gas pedal more than usual in order to get past this point. I have been driving a manual for 15 years - 4 of them jettas - and have never encountered this kind of 'play' in the clutch. This makes for an…
ODI 10354014
Fuel System, Diesel
High pressure fuel pump failure caused car to stall at highway speed, ~68 mph. Pulling off freeway with dead car caused a minor fender bender. Being told fuel system repair is $8700 but will likely be covered under warranty. I wish to remain anonymous. 2010 vw jetta tdi sportwagen, dsg transmission, 3292 mi. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10353887
Driveline · Electrical System · Fuel System, Diesel · Steering · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 vw sportwagon dsg stalled at traffic signal. Hd to shift into park and turn ignition off locking steering wheel, and then back on to restart engine. *tr
ODI 10352434
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Power Train
2010 vw jetta 2.0 tdi cup edition: entering traffic in first gear, at about 4000-4200 rpm, car had a complete loss of power. Engine did not die. I pushed in clutch and power returned. This has occurred monthly with no consistency since i purchased the car in july 2010. Occurs with a warm engine. Cold engine. Various levels of fuel, and various climate conditions. It has been taken to o'brien volkswagen, a certified…
ODI 10502429
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Diesel
Brand new volkswagen jetta sportwagen tdi has stalled at speeds from 25-65 mph with absolutely no warning (no warning lights or messages and no change in driving performance). This has occurred 3 times at approximately 4k miles. The 3rd time the car had to be towed from a major expressway since the engine would not restart. The vw dealer found fault code p2146. They did not find anything wrong with the car during…
ODI 10358790