2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2013

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (16%)

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

500 mi rar gate difficult to close. latch replaced at 500 miles 
75000 mi

US $1264
The drain tube from panoramic sunroof was never properly connected to the drain over the rear wheel well. As a result, the water would leak behind the interior panel in the back of the car filling the spare tire well with water 
28000 mi foam pieces in door jamb fell off, dealer glued them back on 
33700 mi

US $100
Windshield cowl has too big of holes, lets in water oak tree leaves. Backs up the moonroof/pano roof drains... leaks water into the interior. 
18300 mi Sunroof rattled over anything but the smoothest pavement. The dealer cleaned and lubed it and it seems to be 95+% better. 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

15000 mi Sun roof rattles 
6000 mi passenger door handle lock cover keeps failing off. Dealer has ordered a new plastic cover and will have to paint it once it comes in Third time in for sun roof headliner rattle Even sent a video to service manager included sound and location time of rattle Repeat issue with passenger door handle lock cover keeps falling off. New one came off within a week. Same sun roof headliner rattle car has been in dealer 3 times at least one day each time. 
10000 mi Drivers site door (Window) screeches when opened very loud 
28000 mi Sunroof rattle squeak. Dealer replaced the composite sunroof frame and so far the noise is gone. Very happy so far. 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Body Problems

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