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2008 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 128 repairs.
2008 Volkswagen Jetta engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
twincharged 140hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 60340 mi | Turbocharger and N75 valve replaced under dealer warranty. |
| 70060 mi €150 |
Combined waterpump and compressor clutch replaced under manufacturer warranty. Had to pay online the drives. |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 85000 mi US $5 |
Carbon buildup in the valves |
| 88000 mi US $180 |
Coil shorted |
| 113000 mi US $100 |
went to dealer cause of a check engine light, turned out it was a faulty fuel pump. |
| 40000 mi US $600 |
Engine light R&R component |
| 29140 mi | Rough downshifts of the DSG transmission |
| 40240 mi | Engine idle erratic. PCV valve replaced |
| 43000 mi | Took car in for 40k service, 20 minutes after i got it back CEL went on. Took it to dealer replaced the following: cracked air filter housing, crank case breather, cracked vac line. 5 days out of service with a rental, all under warranty. |
| 91700 mi US $15 |
misfire on cyl4, bad plug. cost to replace:$15, time: 30-45 mins. |
| 113000 mi US $400 |
Clogged catalytic converter, whole unit from after the turbo to resonator/muffler replaced. Dealer diagnosed for $125 and wanted $1400 to fix it. Did it myself, cost ~$400 in parts and installed it myself. |
| 115000 mi | HPFP went out. |
| 165000 mi US $85 |
Engine idled rough (lumpy). Bad PCV valve. Replaced with new PCV. |
| 170000 mi US $60 |
2 bad coil packs |
| 173600 mi US $400 |
Mechanical intake valve cleaning |
| 42000 mi | Check engine light came on. Code was P2432 for the secondary air injector system. I brought it in, they did diagnostic tests, and saw a sensor went back. They ordered the part and replaced it the following week. |
| 75800 mi US $1600 |
Rear main seal leaking oil, plus 2 additional oil leaks found. |
| 10983 mi | MIL came on - random multiple misfire. Melted spark plug in Cyl #3 |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 113000 mi US $40 |
PCV Valve failed. Is built into valve cover. Removed and replaced with aftermarket part for 10% of cost shop wanted to replace entire valve cover. |
| 58000 mi US $580 |
The battery had gone dead and was the original so we replaced it and as soon as we did the car had a skip or miss in cylinder #4 - local shop could not find a problem so we took to VW dealer and they replace fuel injector #4 |
| 62000 mi US $135 |
Small radiator cooling fan - Car has 2 (1 large and 1 small) both in 1 assembly |
| 80000 mi US $600 |
auxiliary fan replaced |
| 52800 mi | Had one week & the key suddenly refused to enter ignition cylinder; stuck in front of friend's garage at night. A flat bed brought it to dealer where it's been since then (10 days+) awaiting parts. Under 30 day NYS used car warranty. |
| 127000 mi US $450 |
Radiator leaking, replaced fully with cooling flush Vacuum Pump Oil Leaking |
| 138000 mi US $310 |
Engine belts and Alternator pully |
| 149800 mi US $471 |
Key got stuck on "on" position and would not allow car to be turned off. Steering column lock assembly had to be replaced. |
| 168000 mi US $250 |
O2 sensor failed and caused a check engine light, requiring replacement. |
| 98000 mi US $272 |
1 of 2 radiator fans inop, remove and replace the failed fan. |
| 64000 mi US $300 |
Ignition Relay defective and replaced (About $20 for parts). Rest of cost was labor for diagnosis and install. Ignition cylinder defective and replaced. Ignition had small part that would not stay in place, preventing key from being inserted. |
| 58000 mi US $248 |
Accessory drive belts, tensioners and pulleys changed due to squeeling. |
| 65000 mi US $110 |
Vacuum pump leaking oil |
| 69300 mi US $110 |
Coolant bottle was leaking. Replaced successfully. |
| 31000 mi US $150 |
The car would not start in hot weather. Ignition coil was replaced, but since it hasn't been hot out I'm not sure whether that actually fixed it. |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 13000 mi | ignition switch malfunction. replaced. |
| 41000 mi | bypass valve in fuel system replaced Bypass valve replaced under warranty and check engine light turned off. It is part of the evaporative emissions system connected with the fuel tank. |
| 73000 mi US $10 |
Ignition dust tab was stuck, could not put key in ignition. Bought a screwdriver and dw40. Was able to pop plastic tab back into place. Continues to happen. |
| 19000 mi | Check engine light came on, indicated that O2 sensor needed to be replaced. |
| 56300 mi | Gas cap light came on, signifying leak in emission valve... |
| 75000 mi US $225 |
Engine fans alert light, beginning to fail. |
| 80500 mi US $1130 |
Engine fans would run loud when AC was turned on. Replaced failing engine cooling and AC cooling fans. |
| 55000 mi | Engine running rough. Especially noticeable at stop lights when idling. I started using 91 octane fuel thinking it was pre-ignition without effect. |
| 49200 mi US $300 |
Passenger side radiator fan failed. |
| 80000 mi US $430 |
Replaced Drivers front coolant fan |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 73700 mi US $1100 |
clutch |
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