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2013 Volkswagen JETTA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1477362
Internal NHTSA #	11104272
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	JETTA
Model Year	2013
File date	12/06/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The tensioner in my vehicle failed causing the timing chain to jump teeth which sent the pistons crashing into the valves and caused catastrophic engine damage resulting in me needing an entire new engine according to the row ford auburn maine dealership and vw of america. There is a class action lawsuit going on right now involving this defective tensioner. Also my vehicle is only 1230 miles over the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty which would replace the engine and fall however i
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	61230
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SABATTUS, ME
VIN pattern	3VW4T7AJ7DMXXXXXX
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	28/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Volkswagen JETTA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Volkswagen JETTA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?