3200 miles on my '16 Jetta 1.4t, zero issues with the engine but countless issues with the car. Back at the dealer currently with CEL number 3, all for brake and wiring issues so far.
Bad EVAP valve replaced under warranty. Only issue so far. I guess that isn't engine specific, but there is only one car with the engine (in the US anyways) at the moment.
This is a proven motor in Europe. So far in at the dealership, we haven't had any problems. I am really surprised about how much HP and torque they can produce, its nothing to write home about but not bad for a tiny motor
Yes. I checked the 1.8T for comparison, and when they botn run a flat 250 Nm from 1500rpm up to 3500 rpm, it made sense to go budget for us on a reasonable daily. And it works ok with approx 0.65~0.7 L per 10km on OEM 18".
VWoA should offer this engine in US in Golf as base engine. I just bought 2016 Golf with 125hp version. People may think that it is only 125hp but this car is really nice to drive. It feels fast.
Got mine in june 2016 at 10k boost pressure sensor was replaced for check engine light. @13.5k my light came back on for a brake booster issue. Need to take it in.
Bought mine June 2016. Have 7800 miles on it now. So far it's been back to the dealership twice for brake booster pressure sensor issue. Fist time they replaced the vacuum tube and sensor at 3800 miles and last week at they had to reflash the ECU. Other than that I haven't had any other issues.
Had an issue where I lost a quart of oil by 4600 miles. At 2500 is was down 1/4 of a quart, 3500 was 1/2 a quart. Took it to the dealership. They drained all the oil, weighed the new oil they put in, and then took that oil back out and reweighed it after 1000mi (supposed to be a minimum of 650). Lost 2 grams of oil. They think it was either a ring not seated properly, that had seated, or an evap valve that was sticky. Right now its at 8500 and hasn't lost any more oil. It gets checked every Saturday now, which is about every 800 miles.
Edit: 2017 Jetta SE 1.4T w/ 5spd manual, picked it up in Dec.
I hear a very slight "jingle" when I rev the engine. My wife describes it as "chains" shaking. Hoping this isn't the water pump noise. There is also the clicking of the injectors (I'm guessing). This engine is NOT like my old 1.8 Civic. I also notice lots of "odd" noises when I put the A/C on.
Regarding oil. I did an oil change myself at 3500 miles (I used the Castrol OE 5-40 and filter from dealer for 60 Bucks, I'll probably start ordering Liquimoly Kit from ECS from now on). I haven't noticed ANY oil burning whatsoever. What I HAVE noticed, is that the car seems to have broken in over the past few thousand miles (I now have 5000). The turbo seems to spool quicker, and the engine seems to be a little smoother and ready to go. So I would think it's possible that a un-seated ring could cause an issue. I did typical "break-in" by driving semi-normal, and pushing it harder up some hills to get it nice and hot. I avoided lots of engine breaking.
All-in-all, I expected some issues with this car - Considering VW's history. HOWEVER, for about 10 Grand less, I got a car that handles and drives better than an accord - and has pretty much the same features. The extra cost of maintenance will probably make it a wash.
I hear a very slight "jingle" when I rev the engine. My wife describes it as "chains" shaking. Hoping this isn't the water pump noise. There is also the clicking of the injectors (I'm guessing). This engine is NOT like my old 1.8 Civic. I also notice lots of "odd" noises when I put the A/C on.
Regarding oil. I did an oil change myself at 3500 miles (I used the Castrol OE 5-40 and filter from dealer for 60 Bucks, I'll probably start ordering Liquimoly Kit from ECS from now on). I haven't noticed ANY oil burning whatsoever. What I HAVE noticed, is that the car seems to have broken in over the past few thousand miles (I now have 5000). The turbo seems to spool quicker, and the engine seems to be a little smoother and ready to go. So I would think it's possible that a un-seated ring could cause an issue. I did typical "break-in" by driving semi-normal, and pushing it harder up some hills to get it nice and hot. I avoided lots of engine breaking.
All-in-all, I expected some issues with this car - Considering VW's history. HOWEVER, for about 10 Grand less, I got a car that handles and drives better than an accord - and has pretty much the same features. The extra cost of maintenance will probably make it a wash.
Bought in May 2016, now has 20k miles on it. No issues at all but I also am having a 3rd gear shifting issue. It's odd, feels notchy and mechanical like. Anyone else having the same thing?
A/C sounds are weird. Sounds like a bad power steering pump...and the smell from the vents is just terrible. 3rd gear has felt like a CVT transmission all along. It just sort of "slides", and pulls harder. Not a crisp shift at all. All other gears are very crisp.
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