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2001 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 278 repairs.
2001 Volkswagen Jetta electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 94000 mi US $588 |
Replaced AC compressor and 1 radiator cooling fan |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 99000 mi | Diagnose problem with car stalling in traffic and electrical system going haywire. Mechanic tightened up electrical connections but diagnosed an ECU problem. Problem went away temporarily afterward. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 374000 mi US $358 |
passenger side window would not close |
| 379000 mi US $500 |
starter |
| 386000 mi US $1200 |
timing belt, tires, air conditioning |
| 386000 mi | Rear ended and totaled. Scheduled to return to the shop four days later to try to sort out the AC problem. The mechanic felt it was a wiring issue, but hadn't been able to figure it out. |
| 94000 mi US $36 |
Left side mirror glass was replaced, because the heating element had failed. |
| 102000 mi US $10 |
Replaced right headlight bulb. |
| 112000 mi US $15 |
Failed door switch in driver's door was replaced. This affected alarm/remote locking operation as well as the dome and puddle lights and headlight/key warnings. The individual microswitch was replaced to save money over replacing the entire mechanism. |
| 119000 mi US $15 |
Hazard switch started smoking while driving (and the hazards weren't in use!), but continued to work. Called VW and verified that it had been replaced under an earlier recall campaign. Replaced the switch. |
| 143000 mi US $184 |
The lock module in the driver's door malfunctioned again. (I'd replaced a microswitch a few years ago.) Symptoms included no interior lights or headlight warning and occasional alarm malfunctioning. I bit the bullet and replaced the module. |
| 264000 mi US $100 |
Ignition switch failed, replaced, all is well afterward |
| 178000 mi | Old starter dragging...replaced with new starter |
| 127000 mi US $5 |
Turn signal flasher would randomly flash after using signals. Cleaned turn signal stalk area in steering column with electric contact cleaner (no disassembly). No further issues. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 54560 mi | Rear windshield wiper starting to work always at the engine start time (regardless of switch position) and runs for about 2.5 time longer than if in intermittent mode, before stopping, but at random position on the glass, instead of the bottom end of it. Front right headlight needed replacement. replaced by myself |
| 134740 mi C $1000 |
Alternator died on a major highway |
| 185000 mi US $369 |
Replace compressor |
| 81000 mi US $300 |
Airbag module not working since 2008 |
| 152000 mi US $200 |
Cabin air filter was leaking on to passenger side carpet after oil change tech reinstalled it improperly. |
| 95000 mi | Driver Side window regulator broke - replaced cable kit to repair. |
| 144000 mi US $170 |
Passenger window regulator clips broke, window fell into door. Replaced window regulator, fixed problem. |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
Replaced starter motor. Old starter motor was not disengaging immediately upon starting the engine. Had driven car w/problem for over a year prior to replacing the starter. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 120060 mi C $1200 |
I had the ventilation box replaced with a used unit for approximately $1200. The heating deflection baffle was broken and could not be repaired without replacing the whole box. This involved taking all the dash apart and 7 hours of work. |
| 120900 mi | Replaced starter. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 175000 mi US $300 |
window motor, regulators on multiple windows |
| 144000 mi US $717 |
Alternator had to be replaced. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 282000 mi US $600 |
AC blowing out hot air not cold. Went bad during last summer month. Did not repair given cost and will not be using until next summer again. Living with issue for now. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 284800 mi US $400 |
alternator went out |
| 319300 mi US $150 |
lights in dash (speedometer, fuel gauge,etc.) when out. air condition stopped working |
| 332000 mi US $1800 |
replaced compressor and fan. |
| 342000 mi US $600 |
alternator failed and was replaced. |
| 177000 mi US $135 |
Failed Brake Light Switch causing ESC light |
| 182000 mi US $25 |
Heater core selector had foam covering delaminate, causing ventilation to always blow hot. |
| 218200 mi US $250 |
Replaced alternator with a new. oem bosch unit 120amp. Bolted right in. |
| 229000 mi US $325 |
Replaced AC compressor with new |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 118000 mi US $150 |
No cold air blowing when A/C is ON. Replaced A/C pressure switch/sensor replaced. |
| 135000 mi US $500 |
Windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 171000 mi US $5 |
Door switch (that tells the car if the door is open or closed) was inop, repaired myself for about $5. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 65000 mi US $990 |
Driver side power window regulator and motor replaced. |
| 119040 mi R 500 |
Periodic non-starting. Suspected starter-motor. Repaired alternator, starter, installed relay to relieve load on ignition. Now suspect it may be immobiliser? |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 107000 mi US $100 |
Cigarette lighter quit working for the fourth time in 7 years. Electric trunk release mechanism broke as the entire assembly is made of metal except for the actuator which is plastic. Part cost is $250, as VW only sells the entire assembly. |
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