2005 Volkswagen Jetta drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 59 complaints for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 55 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 55 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
My wife and I purchased a 2005 VW jetta tdi (1.9 liter diesel engine) in october of 2004. This vehicle had a heating element that was bad and eventually fixed by dealer under warranty in november of 2004. Since approx. December of 2004 we have experienced increased problems with the clutch disengaging from the flywheel while shifting up or down and while passing cars. I have since found out the car (since 2001) has a dual mass flywheel assembly installed by VW that is at root of problem.
My 2005 VW jetta gli stalled suddenly while I was driving @ 35-MPH. After pulling over and opening the hood to assess damage, I turned the ignition key but all I heard was the starter being engaged. Once the car was towed to an independent repair shop, the technician informed me the timing belt broke/snapped. I was skeptical because my owner's manual says timing belts should be replaced at 110,000 miles according to vw's recommended maintenance schedule.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
- Engine 65 complaints
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints
- Transmission 25 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints