Pros and Cons of new 1.4 tsi Jetta

[shottah_crew]

Get it scanned by a mechanic for error codes. Find out how often it was serviced with respect to engine oil changes. Ask if mechatronic unit was replaced or if recall was done on transmission.

I tried going through the thread to get some clarity, but wow.... Was all the DSG transmissions recalled locally? I was looking at a 2013 local Jetta. Not sure if they rectified the problem after or whether it still persists?

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Not all locally needed to be recalled. There is a link in this thread that you can input the vin to check. Once the recall is done you should be good to go. There was a noticeable drop in the number of complaints after. Here and globally.

[drchaos]

Mine was not in the recall group and in the 3 year's I had it nil dsg problems. What happened to the DSG after I sold it ... no clue.
Mine was a PCY, I think alot of the PCZ's and beyond were in the recall, know three people with PCZ's and they all had mechatronic failures within 1 year of ownership.

[carluva]

I has a PCS (passat) which had mechatronics issues 3 yrs after i bought it new from the firm. It was down for 6 weeks and i sold it shortly after getting it back. I am now happily vw free for more than one year and cant say whats become of the car now or whether there were recurring issues. This car was part of the recall. I actually sold it at a loss just to get rid of it... In retrospect that was a great decision because i think if id kept it, id probably have to pay someone to take it off me.

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Ignore plate series to figure out. Only way to know is by manufacture date. Reason being the recall applies to lots of older Vw and some newer ones with those like drchaos' in between not being affected and generally bulletproof from a mechatronic standpoint.

[gastly369]

Soo what year to look at from that would be safe 2010 up?

[carluva]

Not to be a debbie downer, but u really hadda want a vw to be considering buying one in light of the issues looming over them... Why r u really considering a vw (possible used as well) over other vehicles on the market?

[drchaos]

Cause its the best driving car in its class duhhhh ....

[shottah_crew]

Cause its the best driving car in its class duhhhh ....

This... I'm getting the car for potentially a very good price (that is providing everything works great) or I would consider buying this new. From what I see comparing vehicles in this price range, I believe the Jetta to be one the best choices available.

[gastly369]

Just fell in love with this one...

[carluva]

Maybe true but just be wary that these vehicles have a fairly heavy stigma attached to them. I owned the passat which i bought for the same reasons as u, but got rid of it for obvious reasons. For me having a comfortable and best in class unreliable car which costs a mint to maintain should things go wrong was not a sacrifice i wanted to make. My advice to any potential vw owner is do your research and ask as many ppl as u can. Forums like these are good and u get purely unbiased views. Curiously, i commented to my wife yesterday that im not seeing many jettas on the road as i did last year and he rsponse was that they prob all parked up by best motors. Lol

[EcoTune Trinidad]

I saw no issues with mechatronic..my R&D Jetta was under recall and still no issues PCZ model with 80 to 100hp more than what car came with...no juddering or anything...

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[drchaos]

Maybe true but just be wary that these vehicles have a fairly heavy stigma attached to them. I owned the passat which i bought for the same reasons as u, but got rid of it for obvious reasons. For me having a comfortable and best in class unreliable car which costs a mint to maintain should things go wrong was not a sacrifice i wanted to make. My advice to any potential vw owner is do your research and ask as many ppl as u can. Forums like these are good and u get purely unbiased views. Curiously, i commented to my wife yesterday that im not seeing many jettas on the road as i did last year and he rsponse was that they prob all parked up by best motors. Lol

I think best in class i think is that mazda 6 2.5L, would definitely buy if i was cross shopping that segment.

Still see alot of jetta's on the road but the new sales have drop severely! haven't seen much after PDD series.

[neexis]

I think best in class i think is that mazda 6 2.5L, would definitely buy if i was cross shopping that segment.

Still see alot of jetta's on the road but the new sales have drop severely! haven't seen much after PDD series.

That new Mazda 6 looks good though!

Maybe the novelty of the Jetta has worn off? It has been around since 2011 after all.
Also, I'm not sure if BA is pushing it as much. When I went in a few weeks back it was all Amarok everything.

[shottah_crew]

I think best in class i think is that mazda 6 2.5L, would definitely buy if i was cross shopping that segment.

You mean in the Passat segment? Last quote i got on that was Mazda 6 with skyactiv was $340+ I believe.

I saw no issues with mechatronic..my R&D Jetta was under recall and still no issues PCZ model with 80 to 100hp more than what car came with...no juddering or anything...

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A ~250hp Jetta? Now I'm intrigued...

[kamakazi]

Can they just get the model that is now being sold in the US; 1.4TSI with the 6 speed standard automatic (not the dual clutch). That should be more reliable and cheaper than the dsg to own and operate.

[2WNBoost]

I'm not sure if it was asked and answered already, but are you guys aware of any reliability issues with the DSG units in other models (Passat, Tiguan etc.)?
Are there any Passat with over 100K and no issues?
How well does the regular tranny hold up?
Granted the Jetta got the crappy DSG, I think BA has tried to provide relief to owners.

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

6 speed DSG is generally bulletproof. I know some Tiguans come with a regular 6 speed automatic. Don't hear issues with those either.

I also think BA generally helps once you under warranty OR one goes to them armed with relevant information.

[shottah_crew]

I might be wrong but I think the issue was primarily with the 7 speed DSG.

[MG Man]

6 speed DSG is generally bulletproof. I know some Tiguans come with a regular 6 speed automatic. Don't hear issues with those either.

I also think BA generally helps once you under warranty OR one goes to them armed with relevant information.

not worth the hassle, especially if you plan on keeping your car beyond the warranty expiry date...curious to see how that pommerac van gonna do down here too

[drchaos]

I think people does be too harsh sometimes boy ... is not like the car falling to pieces after the warranty done.
If men want to buy a car and expect toyota reliability .... then buy a toyota.

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

I think people does be too harsh sometimes boy ... is not like the car falling to pieces after the warranty done.
If men want to buy a car and expect toyota reliability .... then buy a toyota.

Some stuff should not be happening on a car after three years. Doesn't matter which manufacturer.

[cinco]

I think people does be too harsh sometimes boy ... is not like the car falling to pieces after the warranty done.
If men want to buy a car and expect toyota reliability .... then buy a toyota.

Some stuff should not be happening on a car after three years. Doesn't matter which manufacturer.

EXACTLY. Bet if u heard a Hyundai or Kia needed a new tranny in 3 years people would condemn all.

[Morpheus]

I think people does be too harsh sometimes boy ... is not like the car falling to pieces after the warranty done.
If men want to buy a car and expect toyota reliability .... then buy a toyota.

Some stuff should not be happening on a car after three years. Doesn't matter which manufacturer.

EXACTLY. Bet if u heard a Hyundai or Kia needed a new tranny in 3 years people would condemn all.

You both are soooo correct.

I would be majorly pissed if a car less than 3yrs old giving all that trouble not due to owner negligence. Especially a VW which is supposed to be a lil higher up the scale and may also be some people's first venture into the "Euro" world.

[carluva]

Agreed and exactly my sentiments...

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

That said I wasn't buying any of the other new cars in the Jetta's price bracket cuz none of them have the performance in terms of acceleration/top speed and potential for mods.

[2WNBoost]

If BA offered a nice package to upgrade I would consider it. Non DSG preferably.

[MG Man]

That said I wasn't buying any of the other new cars in the Jetta's price bracket cuz none of them have the performance in terms of acceleration/top speed and potential for mods.

always the case when buying Euro....you trade Japanese reliability for handling and performance (and manly door hinges), and accept the risk that you may very well cry blood at some point
That said, VW's recent local track record really has me spooked
Anyone drove the pommerac van yet?

[Morpheus]

LoL I rather be slower but able to drive....

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

LoL I rather be slower but able to drive....

Understandable lol. I myself can't stand corollas, elantras and ceratos or cruzes.