2013 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
- 74
- 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 74 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- lost power · 11 records
- check engine · 9 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- engine light · 8 records
- timing chain · 7 records
- failure recurred · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 23 |
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The problem showing error code p0087, p0387 high pressure fuel pump failure, the cost of expensive to repair, difficult to meet warranty related power-train & engine. It has been twoce break down. Its third break down. It only 62k mileages on it. Vw want to working on it due of out of warranty cost. I am not happy that vw is not qualify to inspect part problem cause. I hope it is affect other customers who have…
ODI 10746266
Engine
My car is a vw jetta tdi 2013, 95,000 miles, not even 3 years old, got it brand new. I started to drive away after doing some shopping. As i was leaving the parking lot, the car stalled. The check engine light came up and so did the glow plug light. The car did not start again after several attempts. I had it towed to the shop. The day after, i was told that the fuel pump had disintegrated due to the internal heat.…
ODI 10731622
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While driving my 2013 volkswagen jetta gli, a part fell down by my feet hitting my foot. Once parked, the part numbered 1k0953527d was found on the drivers side floor mat. I called my local dealership where i had bought the car (new) and sent them a picture of the part. They said they believed it controlled the column lock while in park, however my wheel still locked in park with the part not in place. The next day,…
ODI 10695247
Engine
I bought this car new in sept. 2013 for its fuel mileage, also because of the efficiency of the tdi. Now at 50,000 mis., i have a check engine light on and a code of p047f, which means i have a diesel particulate filter clogged and it has to be replaced. This is a $1000.00 part. Luckily, my car is covered by the carb warranty of ca. But this should not happen this fast. I have done all recommended services at the…
ODI 10651704
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000.
ODI 10644847
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that when making a left turn at 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and functioned as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,500.
ODI 10668784
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle just exited freeway onto exit ramp. While braking from highway speed, at approximately 10-15 mph, there was a loud noise and the engine stalled. Wheels were locked, as if it was stuck in gear. Vehicle skid slightly into intersection on wet pavement. Vehicle was still in drive when car stalled. Vehicle was shifted into park and restarted. No warning lights came on after or before to indicate engine problems.…
ODI 10644418
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. ..updated 12/11/14 *bf
ODI 10650977
Engine · Power Train
Car was driving on the interstate when problems began. When the gas pedal was pushed, the car's tach just revved up with no acceleration. The car began to slow down and we had to pull off the interstate. Upon exiting, the car seemed to be stuck in gear but would not accelerate. We tried switching to sport mode and manual mode but neither made a difference. No warning lights came on. Car struggled to maintain 15mph…
ODI 10610528
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Was driving when the car suddenly shut off but radio and dash lights were still on almost caused a crash finally got car stopped and started back up fine serious problem needs fixed.... *tr
ODI 10622643
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the battery warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the control relay device. The failure recurred two weeks after the repairs were performed.…
ODI 10611343
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. While driving 30-60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would shake violently when the failure occurred. In addition, the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on over to occasions where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not included in…
ODI 10725689
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
I was driving as normal when the glow plug light began flashing, along with the check engine light and i lost all power.thankfully i was on a residential street, and was able to safely pull over and have the vehicle towed to the dealer. Diagnosis was complete fuel system failure caused by high pressure fuel pump destructing itself and sending metal shards into the system. Initially dealer suspected contaminated…
ODI 10562965
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Power Train
I was driving the car approximately 40 miles per hour on a straight road, when all of the sudden the engine lost power and i started coasting in the middle of traffic. I would press the gas and the engine would rev, but no power would be delivered. It was unlike anything i've experienced before with the car. It was like i was in a false neutral, the rpms would increase but the car would not accelerate when i was…
ODI 10556580
Engine · Power Train
Upon take off the car jerks, and u drive the car on interstate under cruise control the car jerks multiple times, the 1st incident and then here recently, driving down the interstate at normal rate of speed car jerks without warning and giving gas at passing a vehicle on interstate it will jerk and act like it will not go will jerk and jerk like it is not getting gas and i had a full tank so i have took the car in…
ODI 10577301
Engine · Power Train
Transmission started lagging in my manual 2013 vw jetta s when accelerating after switching into second gear from first gear. After a couple of days the engine seized up and all of the lights came on. Luckily, was just on my way to the dealership for repair and was right around the corner. First repair was 11/2/2013. This happened again 5 days later on 11/7/2013. Got it fixed, started driving home and the problem…
ODI 10637607
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start. When the ignition was turned to the off position and back to the on position, the engine started and stalled. The engine restarted after 20 minutes. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was moisture in…
ODI 10822630
Engine
This past may, we bought a vw jetta gli at jennings volkswagen (glenview, il) for our sons last year of college. The car looked great and he loved it. At about 1000 miles, while he was driving with his friends, the car had a sudden loss of power and a sudden engine shutdown. Luckily, he was crossing a parking lot so he waited until it restarted. We made no big deal of it and took it to jennings where they did not…
ODI 10541728
Engine
We were traveling in center lane on i-75 in fl doing 70 mph. Dash light indicator showed double circle error light. Engine quit and car lost all power. Coasted to breakdown lane. *tr
ODI 10524636
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while traveling approximately 15 mph, there was a sudden hesitation. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
ODI 10583532
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Seats
There have been many issues with this model but the one i am having more issues with, are the head lamps and/or fuses. In october of 2014, my left side low beam stopped working, i bought 2 bulbs so it could be replaced and then it wasn't the bulb, it was a fuse. In january 2015, the left side bulb stopped working again, i took it to the dealer because i couldn't find any fuse that was blown on my own, this time it…
ODI 10700985
Electrical System · Engine
While i was driving, the car shut itself off. There were three separate incidents. The dealership kept the car for two weeks and re-programmed the computer after conferring with vw. *tr
ODI 10574823
Engine · Power Train
Jetta hybrid. Loss of traction while ascending steep driveway. Never happened before even with another hybrid. *tr
ODI 10513280
Engine
Based upon my own personal experience and other owners comments found on the the web, there appears to be an issue with various exhaust leaks on late model jetta tdi's which allows dangerous diesel sulfur fumes to enter the cabin. *tr
ODI 10508624