2013 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2013

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 116 repairs.
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

2439 mi Passenger door required 2-3 times of hard closing to shut. Dealer adjusted door and striker. Did not fix issue. 
3155 mi Passenger door was misaligned by dealer. Different dealer came in to re-align door. Large 2 ft stress crack on windshield. There was no sign of impact, and issue was concluded to be due to excessive body flex of the vehicle. Large 2 ft stress crack on windshield. There was no sign of impact, and issue was concluded to be due to excessive body flex of the vehicle. 
49600 mi Door lock keep freezing so door wouldn't close... 
44640 mi Now 3 out of 4 door lock keep frezing in cold wheater... now warranty is out and asking volks for goodwill, cant believe door lock freeze on a 2013 car... my winter car (2005) is better than that! 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2900 mi Gas cap door didn't open and close normally. Door catch was replaced and problem solved. 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

41230 mi Driver side door latch stopped working from outside the vehicle - could only open door from inside the car. Replaced entire mechanism under extended warranty 
36000 mi Door lock mechanism in driver side front door made grinding sound, despite lock still functioning. 
18220 mi Windshield cracked and changed under warranty. 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Other Problems

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