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Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Car would stutter and jerk upon acceleration. Needed new oxygen sensor, replaced by dealer under warranty.
32000 mi
Unknown problem, warning message appeared twice directing me to stop driving and place car in park. Brought to dealer who could not replicate or tell me what the message meant. Sold the car soon after multiple issues occurred.
O2 sensor failed; indicated by engine light. Dealer diagnosed but didn't have part, returned 2 days later for repair.
58000 mi
US $100
Water pump went out abruptly. Towed to dealer for repair, still under warranty!
14600 mi
Evap Purge valve replaced 06H-906-517-T
30000 mi
Bad gas cap seal causing evap system errors; gas cap replaced.
25000 mi
Smell of raw gasoline in interior. Pump in emission system needed to be replaced.
26000 mi
Pins on intake runner sensor faulty. New sensor installed. Radio software level low, updated and ok.
28500 mi
Part was replaced. Suction cup or something as part of a recall.
32250 mi
Per the repair sheet "PERF GFF CODE P050700 P11AE00 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR EXHAUST CAM SIDE - PERFORMED TEST PLAN VALVE STICKING OPEN REPL N604 VALVE & RD TEST"
Cam shaft sensor failed. Part replaced under warranty.
8000 mi
Error message that gas cap was not closed. Dealer tech said they'd never seen this error. Replaced gas cap with a new one. Same error message returned one week later.
8200 mi
Error that gas cap was not closed. Dealer replaced fuel system pressure sensor. It was giving a false reading showing a leak in the fuel system.
51616 mi
The engine warning light came on after multiple false reading from the fuel cap. It appears there was a faulty reading indicating an evap system leak. Inspection found no leak, technician reset sensors.
A faulty o-ring between the engine and oil cooler caused a slow coolant leak. Repair was covered under warranty but was difficult to repair as there was heavy labor in accessing the oil cooler.
9800 mi
Intermittent loss of heat and erratic readings on the engine temp gauge, probably due to air in cooling system. Coolant was topped off and system bled.
23378 mi
Three injectors failed and were replaced
70000 mi
US $1600
Heat not working, required CPV, thermostat, water pump
42160 mi
Fuel pump recal
59600 mi
VW agreed to warranty repairs for a leaking CAM ladder gasket and a leaking timing chain.The cabin filter was changed as suggested.
21000 mi
High pressure fuel pump failed
21000 mi
Issue couldn't be corrected. Stalling and clunking at highway speeds not always present and dealer couldn't replicate. Ended up trading the car in after the 3rd 10 visit to the dealer.
40000 mi
Had bad boost pressure (MAP) sensor. Replaced the sensor along with the intake manifold.
35541 mi
US $144
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. FAULT CODE P11AC. CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT CYLINDER 3. VW REPLACED 2 PARTS ON THE VEHICLE. I PAID $144 FOR DIAGNOSING THE ISSUE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CLEARED, BUT I WAS TOLD THERE IS A CHANCE IT MAY RETURN.
warning message that something was wrong. Dealer checked, message went off, no repair, no bill.
18000 mi
CEL thrown after check fuel cap warning was seen. Dealer determined failed N80 EVAP valve.
21000 mi
CEL seen. Dealer diagnosed fault in EVAP charcoal canister. Dealer reported this was common failure and part was redesigned. Replaced with new version of part from VW.
Emissions system work - Adblue line had a leak, line replaced under a recall notice
116560 mi
C $2800
Replaced the diesel exhaust fluid pump, hose to the engine, and the injector. Oil change at regular interval of 15000km
5000 mi
Occasional stalling on upshift to 2nd gear. Dealer flashed latest ecu software, though it is not documents as addressing the problem
12000 mi
Adblue warning light on 2K illness after service. Dealer appears to have neglected to add adblue logos at 10K service. Dealer added fluid on this trip, resolving the problem.
17500 mi
Power relay for starter overheated and failed, causing intermittent no-start condition.
A strong smell of gas every time I turned off the car. I brought it by two dealers but each insisted there was no problem, finally, after two years, there was a recall. The car still sometimes smells like gas but it's not as bad as it was.
56000 mi
US $3000
Water pump was leaking and needed replacement. Routine spark plug replacement but when the coils were removed they disintegrated and had to be replaced.
31000 mi
Fuel pump replacement as part of manufacturer recall
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