The significance of the automobile market shift is more apparent when you compare where compact crossovers and compact cars are not only on the sales charts, but what their relative fuel economy numbers have reached for efficiency. 18,545 with a six-speed manual 鈥?one of the few small cars still featuring a three-pedal setup. 650 jump in base price from the 2018 edition, yet buyers gain more fuel economy (30/40 EPA mpg), more standard pieces, more safety as well as the roomier interior. 24,415. Every version will use the 1.4-liter turbo-four engine, 147 hp, while a new eight-speed automatic will generally be the default transmission for the majority of buyers. The best part of the new Jetta is that it still drives like a Jetta. Steering feel and handling control remain a step above the majority of its competition, while the cabin is hushed at all speeds. Power is plenty adequate from the smaller motor, with a torquey turbo-push capably managed by the eight-speed automatic so that the car at least feels like it hustles. With negligible engine braking from those multiple overdrive gears, the Jetta rolls along easily over hilly terrain 鈥?all of which aids fuel economy. In our hands, the trip computer reported 40-plus mpg for the VW鈥檚 visit. Despite the price increase, the Jetta still hits the segment sweet spot on pricing 鈥?right on top of the top-selling Civic and Corolla. At 185.1 inches long, the Jetta is a tick longer than its rivals and very close on wheelbase and weight 鈥?meaning all of these compact cars now ride very well and are pretty light on their feet. VW feels that the SEL trim will appeal to many buyers. The downside 鈥?inventory has been slow to reach dealers.
Pulled tubing off and found approx. 2-3 oz of clear water and 4-5 oz of green sludge in the intercooler piping. Numerous instances of this have occurred even on the highway some of these have resulted in a condition called hydrolock resulting in bent connecting rods. This has also occurred in vehicles being driven at highway speeds. At highway speeds this will cause a rapid loss of engine power possibly causing a vehicle accident. There are numerous forums noting this in 2009-2012 models and possibly 13-14 models. The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to successfully move the vehicle off the highway by shifting into neutral. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The 2012 vw Jetta 2. 5 has a vehicle defect in which upon a need for acceleration, the car stalls out. While the engine continues to run; the vehicle does not move.
This vehicle has failed on three separate occasions nearly causing accidents each time. Vw refuses to acknowledge the defect even though other vw owners have documented this defect in a variety of websites regarding the product. The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled as the power steering system malfunctioned. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The diagnostic test did not provide any defect codes nor did the vehicle stall while the dealer test drove the vehicle. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 28,884. The VIN was not available. I was on an approximately 6 hour road trip. Approximately 100 miles from my home, my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta tdi was being driven at approximately 70 mph on the highway. The glow plug light on the instrument cluster began flashing. Vehicle then went into "limp mode", slowing to approximately 45 mph on the the highway. I was able to make it to the next exit off the highway, and come to a stop at the off ramp stop sign. The vehicle then stalled, and would not restart.
This left my wife and I stranded 100 miles from home. Vehicle was towed back to the dealership, where the vehicle was purchased. Mechanic at dealership stated the high pressure fuel pump "exploded", sending metal shards throughout the vehicle's fuel system. Dealership states this may be caused by "contaminated fuel". A small amount of online research revealed this is a common problem with Volkswagen tdi engines. The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta tdi. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the inter cooler hydro failed which caused the engine to seize. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to assist with repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. I was trying along at 50 mph and the globe diesel light came on and the engine light came an. I kept trying to drive it to get to a safe place to leave my vehicle to get it towed. Vw could not determine if was fuel contamination or faulty fuel pump.
I couldn't move the car when I got to a stop. If this is a known issue to the vw company why are they trying to blame the consumers that I put the wrong fuel in my vehicle. I was driving on the interstate on moderate traffic at about 35 mph when all of a sudden the car stalled and the steering wheel and brakes got really hard. I had to use the emergency brake to stop the car because the brakes wouldn't work. My Jetta has the automatic transmission and it was set on "manual with no clutch" when it happened. The thing is I wasn't even touching that when the car stalled. That first incident happened less than 2 weeks after I'd gotten the car fresh off the dealership. I didn't want to admit that there was something wrong with the car because I was excited to have a new car.
