Why does my cat shake/stutter?

Asked by Jesserz87 Apr 28, 2017 at 11:31 AM about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car shakes when I try to accelerate and my rpm jumps  
or feels like it struggles to go up hill. It also stutters while
backing up. At times it even feels like it wants to to turn
off. Just got an oil change, had new new spark plugs and
air filter put in. The problems still there anyone know what
this could be

3 Answers

F_O_R answered 7 years ago

Manual or automatic? I suspect a transmission problem if it has an automatic transmission or a clutch problem if it has a manual.

Mark helpful

F_O_R answered 7 years ago

I would first check the transmission fluid level and if low add some. If the fluid is not a healthy looking pink have the fluid and filter changed. If the fluid is brown and smells burnt you are probalby due for a rebuild of the transmission. You can also have a transmission shop check it out.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Why does my cat shake/stutter? 3 Answers

    My car shakes when I try to accelerate and my rpm jumps or feels like it struggles to go up hill. It also stutters while backing up. At times it even feels like it wants to to turn off. Just got a...

    2011 Volkswagen Jetta SE

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why does my 2004 Jetta shake when I put the pedal to the ground? 1 Answer

    My car only does this when I step on the gas really hard. When I drive normal it drives fine but once someone pulls up next to me and tries to show off I gun it and my car begins to shake as if i...

    2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Sedan FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why does my EPC light and engine light keeps coming on? 1 Answer

    I have a 2012 VW Jetta with 65k miles. I just had a tune up and oil change. Because I thought that was the problem. But after driving home on the highway doing about 80 mph my epc light started to b...

    Volkswagen Jetta

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why does my car die when placed in reverse?? 3 Answers

    Hi. My 2011 vw Jetta dies immidiatly when placed in reverse.. It started about 2 weeks ago when my battery exploded out of no where! I replaced the battery and its running just fine other than the ...

    2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL with Sunroof

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • why does my Jetta seem to wobble at times when i am driving? 2 Answers

    when driving my VW Jetta 2006 it seems to wobble. What can cause this?

    2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Jetta

Looking for a Used Jetta in your area?

CarGurus has 1,905 nationwide Jetta listings starting at $995.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Volkswagen Jetta Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    12,620
  • #2
    Goodwrench707
    Reputation
    5,410
  • #3
    o_jayne
    Reputation
    2,680
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Jetta GLI
3 Great Deals out of 387 listings starting at $499
Used Volkswagen Passat
12 Great Deals out of 396 listings starting at $4,700
Used Honda Civic
177 Great Deals out of 3,775 listings starting at $3,495
Used Honda Accord
44 Great Deals out of 913 listings starting at $1,599
Used Toyota Camry
53 Great Deals out of 996 listings starting at $2,212
Used Toyota Corolla
125 Great Deals out of 2,068 listings starting at $2,795
Used Volkswagen Tiguan
68 Great Deals out of 2,859 listings starting at $4,934
Used Volkswagen Golf
23 Great Deals out of 450 listings starting at $3,987
Used Hyundai Elantra
157 Great Deals out of 3,548 listings starting at $2,995
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
25 Great Deals out of 604 listings starting at $4,900
Used Nissan Altima
21 Great Deals out of 722 listings starting at $1,400
Used Mazda MAZDA3
70 Great Deals out of 1,495 listings starting at $2,495
Used BMW 3 Series
73 Great Deals out of 1,177 listings starting at $1,995
Used Nissan Sentra
81 Great Deals out of 1,810 listings starting at $2,195
Used Audi A4
38 Great Deals out of 704 listings starting at $4,750

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.