2011 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
- 68
- 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 68 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 15 records
- engine light · 12 records
- check engine · 9 records
- lost power · 9 records
- fuel system · 9 records
- glow plug · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Driving my car i would come to a stop and my car would shut off. My battery light would then appear. Had battery and alternator checked 4x was told that they are in perfect condition. Battery comes on but radio still on. I was told that it had to be a wiring problem. So i took it to my volkswagen dealership and they keep telling me they can't diagnose a problem. I don't feel comfortable and safe driving the car on…
ODI 11208528
Body · Electrical System · Engine
While in car was driving for approximately 10 min at least and noticed car was smoking. Pulled into my driveway and popped the hood to check why it was smoking and noticed vehicle was under fire. Car was parked prior for about 2 hours.
Fire reported
ODI 11180584
Electrical System · Engine
Always had electrical issues, always changing fuse for horn, horn "never" works! Issues with ignition, difficult to turn off, not cannot turn on at all, key won't turn enough, contact volkswagen, advised out of warranty, no recall for issues i am having, vw does not stand behind their product-very expensive to fix, vw will do nothing,told me not a common issue (all they have to do is read through the complaints on…
ODI 11139959
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
My volkswagen jetta 2011 seems to have misfire. It has a check engine light on. The car shakes when slow down and/or at stops. Vw certified mechanic tried changing the plugs, and cleaning the valves but nothing helped. He also tied shaft crank sensor that did not help either. Finally the diagnosis report indicated that it's timing chain issue that need to be replaced.
ODI 11130506
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. On multiple occasions, the vehicle would not immediately start. While driving, the vehicle would suddenly shut off without warning. On one occasion, after driving into a busy intersection, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crank sensor was faulty. The crank sensor was replaced, but the failures…
ODI 11129345
Engine
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 11110113
Engine · Power Train
Crank case is not on recall so it's not covered under warranty. The cost is 4200.00. At what point will it go on recall. Without the repair the car is dead in the water. Warranty company will not pay for anything that's on a technical service bulletin. Also called vw verified is on the technical service bulletin. It's very dangerous as the car oil light comes on and runs rough and just stops. July 7 2017 bulletin…
ODI 11044186
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Vehicle stalls intermittently since purchase, commonly when exiting a freeway to a stop or during rush hour(stop/go)traffic. Before stalling, vehicle will jerk, rough idle, and delay acceleration. Stalling may occur at a stop after high speed, however stalling has also occurred during driving after a high speed to low speed departure. When vehicle stalls during driving, both the wheel and brakes lock up commonly. It…
ODI 11030417
Electrical System · Engine
Nhtsa campaign #11v196000 my fuses blow, my driver window rolls down, but intermittently won't roll up. My engine cuts out for no reason, while in motion and stopped. Happens when slowing down, exiting off the freeway and coming to a stop in town. My epc, check engine , and light sensors come on and off and different times. 3 years ago i had my abs module replaced. But continue to have the same issues. Looking…
ODI 11023386
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I cannot turn the key off and remove it or lock my car the engine keeps running
ODI 11006155
Engine
When driving the low oil pressure light comes on and goes off 4 or 5 times then is perfectly fine the rest of the trip. It happens in cold and hot weather. When the low oil pressure light comes on, it's always when i let off the accelerator to come to a stop. Once i start moving again, the light goes off. The correct oil/filter have been installed, vw dealership said it happens all the time and the oil pressure…
ODI 11011108
Engine
Engine/car at low speeds begins shaking and revs lights flicker car will even shut off in the middle of drive huge safety concern! Dealer and mechanics have not been able to figure the problem out. Replaced crankshaft and timing valves along with oil and fluids new and reset car computer. Still not fixed! Researched on google and tons of other volkswagen owners are experiencing same issues.
ODI 11014960
Engine · Power Train
After driving for a while, the car acts as if its going to run out of gas. The car will start to jerk and idle very roughly in which a few times it has cut off on me, once trying to exit the highway. Had it checked out by certified vw dealer where the car was bought, and i was told it was a faulty n205 valve. Had the valve replaced and 2 days later the car is doing the exact same thing. Took it back and dealer once…
ODI 11004265
Engine
Car shuddered and lost power to accelerate. Epc light and check engine flash - same as last time.
ODI 10934719
Engine · Power Train
2011 vw jetta tdi failed while driving on highway. As car slowed due to traffic, the coil (glow plug?) light came on. When car came to complete stop due to traffic, engine light came on and the car stopped and would not restart. There was no time for me to move to the side of the highway due to traffic congestion so i was stranded in the middle of the freeway. Waiting for ca highway patrol for help, traffic cleared…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10911258
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I left work to pick up my children 3 times in a short trip the car cut off, it seems as if you don't give gas the car will stall and quit. I have started trying to hold the brake and give gas to prevent from it cutting off at stop lights, the car will also cut off in motion if not given gas. I can't file a complaint everyday but not one day goes by that my car don't cut off
ODI 10903060
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My vehicle will cut off at random times while driving and steering locks up, also my alarm will make the sound to disarm the vehicle when driving i have to pull over shut down car and disarm it and start again. While at a stop light the vehicles rpm will raise and go down raise and go down until car just shuts off. I was pulling into my parking stall and car shut off and locked up i had to hit the brake and re start…
ODI 10894753
Engine
High pressure fuel pump breakdown littered the diesel injection system with metal particles. At least the following were damaged, according to volkswagen fuel pump has metal in it intake fuel pump high pressure pump auxillary fuel pump fuel lines 4 injectors fuel rail w/sensors this is a $6,500 fix and there is an astronomical failure rate that is greater than 1%. I believe that this problem should be revisited.
ODI 10852034
Electrical System · Engine
Ignition switch key lock solenoid (n376) problem. Hello, my wife's 2011 jetta has a malfunctioning ignition lock cylinder. Perhaps the ignition switch key lock solenoid (n376)? Normally the key should be locked in the ignition while the car is in d(drive). However, there appears to be a malfunction in the n376 (or other) which does not engage the locking solenoid. This allows for the key to be pulled out while in d.…
Crash reported
ODI 10817217
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving straight on a city highway, the car stalled, and would not restart. This happened in moderate traffic, but we were able to coast out of the road and into a parking lot. The dealer where we bought the car analyzed the fuel system, and ruled that out. He found a bad fuse related to the fuel pump, and claims at this time that it is probably an electrical issue. At this time, the exact cause remains…
ODI 10791248
Engine
Car shakes when driving to the point we have to pull over turn the car off and restart it. The check engine light comes on and goes off as it pleases as does the epc light. Car won't accelerate while shaking.
ODI 10806568
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Manual transmission tdi sportwagen. Driving 30 mph in 4th gear. Flashing glow plug warning light went on. Vehicle lost power and speed. Attempted to downshift. Engine immediately shut off and rpm went immediately to 0. Lost power steering and brakes. Did not have enough speed to bring vehicle to curb. Vehicle stopped at intersection and had to be towed. Dealer diagnosed as hpfp failure.
ODI 10749946
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving to work, which includes crossing a toll bridge daily. I was on the bridge, which is only a 2 lane bridge, when all of a sudden my diesel engine failure light began to flash. I lost acceleration and was able to pull off to the shoulder safely and turn off the car. I sat there for a few minutes contemplating if i should call aaa to get a tow to the dealer. Seeing as i was only about 5 miles from the vw…
ODI 10733330
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dpf filter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000. The…
ODI 10780880
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The car loses power, stalls then it dies. At times it speeds up, and stalls dies without warning. Loses all power, found recall in reference to this issue. Vin# matches series, matches date, and place where the car was made, except for the last few digits. Recall 11v19600, and vw will not replace harness to electrcial fuse and circuit breaker. I need to help to get this resolved. I have been battling the dealer and…
ODI 10730605