| Issue ID | 1458851 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11083664 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | JETTA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 05/04/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The braking ability varies depending if the battery is being charged or not. The pressure applied to the brake pedal depends on the battery charge and not the pressure on the pedal. Engine fails to engage on a steep slope causing the vehicle to roll backwards. This happens frequently when the engine is cold. The engine will not warm up to operating temperature if the hybrid motor is engaged |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BREMERTON, WA |
| VIN pattern | 3VW637AJXEMXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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