2010 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 111 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 13% of all complaints filed for the year. A related recall (campaign 09V333000) covers a DSG wiring harness sensor issue and Volkswagen reprogrammed the transmission control module.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 111
- 13% of 852 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 852
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 43,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Transmission overheat warning lights appear during highway driving, sometimes followed by a loss of accelerator power.
- DSG-equipped Jettas hesitate, lurch, or shift erratically between first and second gear, especially at low speed or from a stop.
- Some owners report the transmission will not engage in reverse or any gear, requiring the car to be towed for a mechatronics repair.
- Drivers describe severe hesitation or lag when accelerating from a stop, including cases where the car briefly does not move at all.
- Sudden jerking, bucking, or a momentary loss of power to the wheels occurs while attempting to pass another vehicle.
- One owner reported a gear shift selector defect that let a parked, unoccupied vehicle roll away and crash.
When 2010 Volkswagen Jetta transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 14, 2009, latest Jul 19, 2023.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA 09V333000Aug 20, 2009Transmission & Powertrain16,000 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. If this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash. In addition, the "depress brake pedal" indicator light will be illuminated, alerting the driver to apply the brakes.
Risk: The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy: Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. The recall began on october 20, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- NHTSA lists 111 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Jetta, which is 13% of the 852 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta?
- Yes. Recall campaign 09V333000 covers a wiring harness connector issue on a DSG sensor, and Volkswagen's remedy was to reprogram the transmission control module with updated software.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 43,000 miles at failure for transmission-related complaints on the 2010 Jetta.
- What kind of transmission symptoms do owners describe?
- Owners describe overheat warnings, hesitation or lag on acceleration, erratic shifting between gears, failure to engage reverse, and sudden jerking while driving.
- Did the transmission issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes and 1 fire linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 Jetta, with no reported injuries.