Common faults in the 6speed dsg automatic transmission. It also has as standard a 6speed sequential manual dsg gearbox, with sport and tiptronic modes. My jetta has 6 miles on it already and has not had the first problem. In late 2008, an allnew sevenspeed longitudinal s tronic version of the dsg transaxle. After warming up, there is significant lurching and stuttering from a stop when in drive, sport or manual mode.
Today paul from and i answer the question about the common issues on. I need a new trans but i was thinking of a 6 speed does anyone know if it will work out well or should i just stay with a 5 speed. Complete manual transmissions for volkswagen jetta for. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 volkswagen jetta based on. At the same time, on the alternate gear shaft, the reverse gear clutch k1 is also. Volkswagen dealers have been instructed to replace the gearbox oil with a noncorrosive version.
How to add transmission fluid for a 2008 jetta with a 2. Used 2008 volkswagen jetta wolfsburg edition for sale. My car is not shifting properly, it is slipping gears and hard shifting. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The jetta turbo hybrid has an estimated combined fuel economy of 5. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2008 volkswagen jetta sedan 4d wolfsburg turbo. Detailed features and specs for the used 2008 volkswagen jetta wolfsburg edition sedan including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more.
Our 2008 volkswagen jetta transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. I bought my 2019 jetta s 6speed manual in may 2019 week 1 of its release. Order your parts online or pick them up instore at your local advance auto parts. Manual transmission problem of the 2010 volkswagen jetta 6. Volkswagen wants buyers to feel they can get a premium german sedan or wagon at a friendly price, with fit and finish similar to that on cars that cost two and three times as much. It handles well and gets me from point a to point b. These manufacturers include audi, volkswagen, skoda. Repairs are less severe and less frequent than the average car, so the jetta is one of the more reliable. Buyers have the option of a 5speed or 6speed manual, or a 6speed automatic transmission. My sons 91 wolfsbrug edition manual transmission jetta wont shift gears. The residual will be very good especially if you get a 6speed manual because vw only imported 120 of those out of the 12,000 08 wolfies. S tronic version of the dsg transaxle went into series production volkswagen group.
Jetta transmission problems and questions car forums at. This solenoid, clutch or brake will also be subjected to premature wear. The worst complaints are brakes, engine, and transmission problems. Around 5,000 miles, i started experiencing banging of gears when i was start up at a light, the problem continued to get worse to the point my neck was hurting and the front seat of the car has become loose due to the constant force of the banging. Transmission consistently lurches forward at a stop especially after driving at highway speeds. High mileage automatic transmissions may have shifting problems. Three times in the last month the vehicle has suddenly lost motive power, with the engine quickly dropping to 0 rpm, with all 3 incidents occurring during busy traffic conditions. The car is an 07 vw wolfsburg edition with a manual transmission. The engine was producing power, but something was wrong with the transmission. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Why vw jetta wont shift gears i have a 2001 vw jetta, 5 speed.
Lets look at some of the most common vw jetta transmission problems, and. Volkswagen jetta questions why vw jetta wont shift gears. Powering this years jetta sedan is a 170 horsepower 2. Differences between the wolfsburg edition and gls model it was based off of are as follows. After the first incident, the car was able to restart, and was brought to the dealer.
These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 19992005 audi a4, 20002006 audi tt, 19982005 volkswagen beetle, 19992006 golf, 19992008 and 201120 volkswagen jetta, and. Complete auto transmissions for volkswagen jetta for sale. If the problem then persists or you have no sunroof, check the rear door hinge. Shifting issues due to internal problems in high mileage automatic. Compare 2008 volkswagen jetta automatic transmission fluid brands. Additional options include a sixspeed tiptronic automatic transmission standard on sel. At about 110,000 miles it began to jerk when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and 2nd to 3rd gear. I have an automatic jetta bora, the immobiliser has a problem, is their a way to put car in nuetral or to bypass the immobiliser.
The 20 volkswagen jetta turbo hybrid was unveiled in january 2012 at the north american international auto show. The car, having a manual transmission, was still in gear and slowed down very quickly without any warning to other drivers no. This topgrade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a. Transmission, 6speed at, 4speed at, 6speed at, 5speed at. Automatic transmission problems of the 2008 volkswagen jetta. Automatic transmission njk dsg 1216 vw jetta golf mk6 audi a3 tdi 52k miles fits. The volkswagen jetta gives buyers the best of all worlds carefully packaging features and tweaking the jettas price level.
In simple terms, a dsg automates two separate manual gearboxes and clutches. Automatic transmission problems of volkswagen jetta part 1. Volkswagen jetta high mileage automatic transmissions may have shifting. Used 2008 volkswagen jetta wolfsburg edition sedan. Based on this data and further analysis, we predict reliability. Our list of 19 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2008 volkswagen jetta. Former automatictransmission repairer, current welder and hobbyist game developer. Volkswagen jetta manual transmission problems part 1. A directshift gearbox commonly abbreviated to dsg, is an electronically controlled dualclutch. The worst complaints are problems shifting, transmission fluid mixing with coolant.