2019 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 163about this part
- Share
- 30%of 552 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 888miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 163 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 30% of the 552 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 888 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I brought my 2019 vw Jetta r-line into the dealership for the 10000 mile service at 9471 miles. The dealership identified a stage 3 transmission fluid leak, apparently the worst stage based on quantity and location of fluid. Minor shift issues noted during driving prior, but none isolated to specific speeds, gears, or driving mode.”
NHTSA complaint #11183750, filed 2019-03, 9,471 miles“I'm having an issue, the car has competently died about 6 times. I'm in traffic or come to a stop and the car shuts off, then when I let off on the brake it's completely dead. It says something like please start car manually. Once I pulled in the driveway and the car surged up and down, puttering like it was running out of gas.”
NHTSA complaint #11246200, filed 2019-08, 700 miles“Since I bought the car in march of 2020, there has been a scraping noise as if metals were grinding from the transmission. It happens with slow acceleration between 20mph and 35mph. Possible somewhere between 3rd and 5th gear. This noise has been happening since I have bought the car new from the dealer. It was new with 9,000 miles as it was being used as a loaner car (waiting to be sold.)”
NHTSA complaint #11362469, filed 2020-10, 10,000 miles“Shortly after purchasing my new 2019 vw Jetta I heard a grinding sound coming from the engine between 20 and 40 miles per hour from a stop. I do not hear it once the car is going. After only 1200 miles it is also low on oil. It is not even due for an oil change yet.car was purchased december 29th of 2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11341588, filed 2020-07, 100 miles“Everytime I accelerate past 40km my vehicle makes a loud grinding sound somewhere in the engine. I can be on any terrain and in any driving mode and it still does it. I have been to 2 dealers and neither will accept responsibily to fix it. This has been an ongoing issue since then second I bought it in february 2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11288055, filed 2019-12, 10 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11036866Aug 11, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036874Aug 10, 2026Replacement instruction
- 11025440Oct 14, 2025Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
- 11025439Oct 9, 2025Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
- 11023844Sep 15, 2025For applicable Settlement Class Vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to cover 50% of the repair or replacement of the Turbocharger by an authorized…
- 11023836Sep 15, 2025This supporting FAQ is for the Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension Class Action Settlement. This extension includes 2008-2015 GTI and Golf R*, 2012-2013 VW Beetle*, 2009 VW…
- 11014950Feb 12, 2025CV Boot replacement
- 11008861Sep 17, 2024Fluid requirements
- 11008851Sep 17, 2024Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- 11008860Sep 11, 2024Manual transmission noise diagnosing
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 25% |
| 2024 | 7 | 15% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 13% |
| 2019 | 163 | 30% |
| 2018 | 5 | 16% |
| 2017 | 15 | 9% |
| 2016 | 22 | 14% |
| 2015 | 23 | 12% |
| 2014 | 74 | 19% |
| 2013 | 141 | 27% |
| 2012 | 46 | 9% |
| 2011 | 54 | 9% |
| 2010 | 111 | 13% |
| 2009 | 141 | 16% |
| 2008 | 53 | 28% |
| 2007 | 33 | 16% |
| 2006 | 245 | 42% |
| 2005 | 84 | 34% |
| 2004 | 35 | 15% |
| 2003 | 54 | 12% |
| 2002 | 103 | 15% |
| 2001 | 62 | 9% |
| 2000 | 37 | 8% |
| 1999 | 30 | 9% |
| 1998 | 14 | 7% |
| 1997 | 8 | 15% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 22 | 10% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 4 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
154 complaintsEngine
147 complaintsOther or unknown
95 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology