2004 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2004

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

184000 mi

US $90
Replaced the ABS/ESC module with a used unit. Owner performed the work. 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

165000 mi

US $225
rear caliper froze Brakes should have lasted for another 10K. Now rear driver side caliper is sticking caliper on other side froze up, damn VWs 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

39000 mi

US $13
Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

159000 mi Emergency brake wasnt working. Dealer pointed out a rear caliper not working, going to charge me $300 or so to fix it. Brought it to my regular mechanic. Lubed up the caliper, and it worked. No charge. 
194680 mi

C $50
Parking brake was not working. I had to replace the 2 rear calipers. ABS warning light was on. Found right aft ABS ring badly corroded. 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD

92000 mi

US $800
1 rear caliper siezed, caliper replaces and both rear rotors and pads replaced 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

129000 mi

US $250
Rear ABS brake cable broke. Light came on. Driving was fine. Dealer repaired (not replaced). 
209000 mi

US $210
Replaced both rear calipers - one was not working and the other not working well. 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

25000 mi LED brake light went out, and fixed under warranty. Faulty check engine light due to over sensitivity. 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta Brake Problems

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