Rob_G
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- Location
- Regina, SK
I have never been more annoyed with the transmission in a car than with the DSG on my 2018 R. It's weird because there are a few times it will behave normally and it's really great then, but more often lately it's not behaving and it's annoying in its quirkiness.
1 - Constant jerking into first from a stop
2 - Random poor clutch engagement on first gear acceleration (it doesn't engage fully for 1 or 2 seconds) and then it jerks into gear.
3 - Almost constant 'rev-rev' shifting/clutch weirdness from 2 to 3.
I thought it would get better as the vehicle broke in more, but actually I think it's worse now at 10,000kms. I know there are A LOT of threads around the internet on the subject of DSG performance and some saying a 'tune' will help. I'm not looking to void my warranty at this time.
So I have decided to escalate to the dealer my concerns about the transmission and will see how it goes. I don't think the transmission operation falls into an acceptable category, but of course VW and the dealership will have their own opinion. I can probably live with it for a few years until warranty runs out, but I wouldn't keep the car past that point.
Sorry, I hope people don't lament another DSG thread, but I wanted to share my experience so far.
Rob
1 - Constant jerking into first from a stop
2 - Random poor clutch engagement on first gear acceleration (it doesn't engage fully for 1 or 2 seconds) and then it jerks into gear.
3 - Almost constant 'rev-rev' shifting/clutch weirdness from 2 to 3.
I thought it would get better as the vehicle broke in more, but actually I think it's worse now at 10,000kms. I know there are A LOT of threads around the internet on the subject of DSG performance and some saying a 'tune' will help. I'm not looking to void my warranty at this time.
So I have decided to escalate to the dealer my concerns about the transmission and will see how it goes. I don't think the transmission operation falls into an acceptable category, but of course VW and the dealership will have their own opinion. I can probably live with it for a few years until warranty runs out, but I wouldn't keep the car past that point.
Sorry, I hope people don't lament another DSG thread, but I wanted to share my experience so far.
Rob