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2005 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 124 repairs.
2005 Volkswagen Jetta suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (6%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 228780 mi C $1200 |
Wheel bearings tie rod ends ball joints etc. New Tires then alignment |
| 224000 mi US $1300 |
Rack and pinion worn out and had to be replaced. Leaking power steering fluid. |
| 251000 mi US $350 |
Wheel bearing was replaced |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 175000 mi US $715 |
Both front wheel bearings bad-replaced bearings and hubs |
| 89060 mi C $430 |
Replaced both rear shock absorbers |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 115000 mi US $150 |
Replaced the lower control arms; bushings were starting to go bad. |
| 139000 mi US $2000 |
The rear axle was slightly bent, causing the rear wheels to be misaligned and significant asymmetric wear on the tires. Associated suspension parts were replaced as well. |
| 146000 mi US $800 |
Lower control arm bushings were worn through. Replaced with poly bushings. Also replaced rubber boots on end of tie rod. |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78000 mi US $236 |
During pre-purchase inspection, mechanic told me the front strut mounts were collapsed. They were indeed squished (due to time). I replaced the bushings and associated bearings as well as the front struts. |
| 100000 mi US $600 |
Sway bar bushings replaced due to squeak in front end. |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 160580 mi C $2200 |
Replaced bushings |
| 83680 mi | Bushing in front end needed to be replaced. |
| 100300 mi C $200 |
left strut mount worn, needed to be replaced sway bar worn out left tie rod worn out left front wheel bearing worn out replaced wheel bearing (drivers side front) |
| 112220 mi C $220 |
rear suspension coil broke |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 130200 mi C $650 |
Coil spring broken |
| 138260 mi C $725 |
front wheel bearings replaced |
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