2017 Volkswagen Jetta Power Train Problems
- 6
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Headed east on highway 50 in carson city, nv after having stopped at traffic light. Would not shift from 4th to 5th gear. Found clutch not working. Had to stop, turn engine off and move gear to 3rd. Started engine & drove home, having to turn ignition off and on at stops. Towed to volks dealership, reno, nv on12 nov and picked up dec 12 after paying $2,700.29 repair bill. Damage to clutch, flywheel, pressure plate,…
ODI 11161345
Power Train
Upon placing in reverse, the engine bogs down, lowering the front end of the vehicle and causes a bad vibration. Shifting into any other gear from reverse causes a hard jerking motion as if it has trouble releasing from reverse gear. This is worse upon just starting the vehicle, or starting and stopping for several trips in one day.
ODI 11149807
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volkswagen jetta. While driving at an unknown speed, the clutch failed and the vehicle was unable to shift gears. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (gunther volkswagen of fort lauderdale, [redacted] 7, fort lauderdale, fl 33317) where it was diagnosed that the clutch failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11092312
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
2017 vw jetta 1.4l gas engine jolts when pressing or depressing acceleration pedal under 20mi/h. Brakes to a sudden stop (not smooth) when bringing car to a complete stop.
ODI 11076125
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Brand new jetta with about 8000 miles. After about 20-25 minutes highway driving rattles and stalls on surface street. Had two "just missed" accidents trying to make left turn the last couple of weeks. Have taken it to dealer twice. They tell me can't find anything wrong with it.
ODI 11021129
Power Train
2017 vw jetta 1.4l gas engine jolts when pressing or depressing acceleration pedal under 20mi/h. Brakes to a sudden stop (not smooth) when bringing car to a complete stop.
ODI 11060870