Victor-Whiskey
Veteran Member
I am having too many issues for a car with 2800 mi. I am fed up with my car at this point need to probably posture for a lemon law case. Some problems are minor, but they seem to be getting worse and worse. Just for the record, I am not obsessive about my cars. My families current newest cars have never been to the dealer except for free oil changes, etc. My 03 Nissan Murano I swapped the JSW for went 90k mi and went to the dealer once for an alternator TSB. My wife drives a 328i that has been flawless. I have a modified 06 Saab 92x Aero (WRX clone) that has been great. 2001 F150 with 105k mi, a set of brakes, shocks, and wheel bearings since new.
I've heard a lot of, "that's normal." Well if the hassle I have had in 2800 mi is normal, then I definitely picked the wrong car. If it's not, then I'm going to peruse a lemon law case. Because of the problems I don't want this car, and I don't feel I should take a huge loss to get rid of it. Any help or opinions about pursuing lemon laws are appreciated.
2010 Jetta JSW TDI DSG 2800 mi (11/18)
Purchased August 2010
total days in shop so far- 13
1. a couple weeks after purchase, noticed dash bubbling and steering wheel airbag of center; tilted to the right. Dash and steering wheel replaced. Airbag still not straight. (possible safety hazard) Car covered in light scratches after dealer complimentary car wash, spent 2 hours waxing. ~250mi
2. Steering wheel turned to ~12:30 on flat, level road. Dealer says is normal, crown of road, blah blah. I know cars, it is not normal. Refuses to check on rack. Take to Firestone to go ahead and get lifetime alignment. Toe was off by a lot. from new to ~300mi
3. 2-3 weeks after purchase, notice possible coolant smell. Thought it is perhaps engine coating burning off/new car smell. ~300mi
4. Minor fit and finish issues- had to remove grill and snap into place to align. Plastic plate under driver side is puckered. Sunglass holder (which doesn't hold sunglasses) squeaks. Rattle from driver door that sounds like speaker is blown. Removed panel to investigate; the window motor is vibrating against door. I placed sound deadening material behind motor and tighten, fixed.
5. Coolant smell still noticeable at 2200 mi. Dealer says is normal. I go home and removed battery and find burned off coolant pool on top of trans case. Tighten fittings and rinse case. Different dealer saw pics, looks at the car and still says it is normal.
6. Notice rattle from engine compartment that IS NOT the sound of a diesel engine. ~2400mi. Dealer/forum tells me it is normal. (Seems crap is normal for VW at this point) This noise is not acceptable, I take it to different dealer. My research led me to be concerned about the DSG. I ask the tech about the DSG and DMF. He says my car doesn't have a DMF. The service adivsor corrects him. In first two minutes of drive with service advisor he is concerned. Two days later I find out the dual mass flywheel is bad. I have only 2800 mi as of today... coolant smell still not diagnosed
I've heard a lot of, "that's normal." Well if the hassle I have had in 2800 mi is normal, then I definitely picked the wrong car. If it's not, then I'm going to peruse a lemon law case. Because of the problems I don't want this car, and I don't feel I should take a huge loss to get rid of it. Any help or opinions about pursuing lemon laws are appreciated.
2010 Jetta JSW TDI DSG 2800 mi (11/18)
Purchased August 2010
total days in shop so far- 13
1. a couple weeks after purchase, noticed dash bubbling and steering wheel airbag of center; tilted to the right. Dash and steering wheel replaced. Airbag still not straight. (possible safety hazard) Car covered in light scratches after dealer complimentary car wash, spent 2 hours waxing. ~250mi
2. Steering wheel turned to ~12:30 on flat, level road. Dealer says is normal, crown of road, blah blah. I know cars, it is not normal. Refuses to check on rack. Take to Firestone to go ahead and get lifetime alignment. Toe was off by a lot. from new to ~300mi
3. 2-3 weeks after purchase, notice possible coolant smell. Thought it is perhaps engine coating burning off/new car smell. ~300mi
4. Minor fit and finish issues- had to remove grill and snap into place to align. Plastic plate under driver side is puckered. Sunglass holder (which doesn't hold sunglasses) squeaks. Rattle from driver door that sounds like speaker is blown. Removed panel to investigate; the window motor is vibrating against door. I placed sound deadening material behind motor and tighten, fixed.
5. Coolant smell still noticeable at 2200 mi. Dealer says is normal. I go home and removed battery and find burned off coolant pool on top of trans case. Tighten fittings and rinse case. Different dealer saw pics, looks at the car and still says it is normal.
6. Notice rattle from engine compartment that IS NOT the sound of a diesel engine. ~2400mi. Dealer/forum tells me it is normal. (Seems crap is normal for VW at this point) This noise is not acceptable, I take it to different dealer. My research led me to be concerned about the DSG. I ask the tech about the DSG and DMF. He says my car doesn't have a DMF. The service adivsor corrects him. In first two minutes of drive with service advisor he is concerned. Two days later I find out the dual mass flywheel is bad. I have only 2800 mi as of today... coolant smell still not diagnosed
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