P0746 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
What P0746 Means on Your VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Real VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Transmission goes into limp mode once vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. codes are p1689 and p0746. when this happens the car will only function in 2nd gear and nothing else. this is very dangerous on interstates where the minimum speed limit can not be reached."
"Just after i purchased the used vehicle from a private party, i was driving on the interstate at approximately 70 miles per hour, when the vehicle without warning slammed into second gear, sending my face into the steering wheel, while the cars travelling behind me had to brake to avoid collision."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0746 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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Compare repair quotes
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