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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.
engine light on intermittenly.Code p202500, indicating leaking evaporative emission sensor. replaced fuel tank leak detection control module
9400 mi
check engine light kept coming on randomly. after many hours checking systems it was found to be caused by a faulty t17 connector at pin 9 and 11 on the engine control module. Essentially a loose wire. retightened pin 11.
34000 mi
Thermostat housing replaced. Water pump replaced
23000 mi
Low coolant light activated. Confirmed coolant was low. Dealer said they pressure tested the system and could not find a leak. No action taken. I asked where the coolant could be going with no answer. Dealer returned reservoir with coolant over fill line. Subsequent oil analysis shows no coolant in the oil. Coolant level still dropping.
26000 mi
EPD light on, car was driving rough. Diagnosed as a computer refresh needed for the main engine.
6100 mi
Early on, noticed a slow steady drop in coolant level and a coolant smell after shut down. Dealer inspected engine for leaks and found none. Coolant tank requires 8 ounces of coolant every 6 months. Read on True Delta of leaks from thermostat and/or water pump. Returning vehicle to have those items inspected.
68000 mi
US $1300
In for routine oil change and found upper timing cover leaking oil onto serpentine belt. Also needed an alignment. Repaired oil leak and replaced belt.
22800 mi
Water Pump was leaking, Water Pump replaced under warranty
30000 mi
EPC light turbo pressure sensor
10000 mi
Oil leak. Warranty repair ($600). Replaced 2 part oil pan & sensors.
Car did not recognize presence of key fob inside car and would not start.
26040 mi
C $250
Replace camshaft position sensor
10000 mi
Low oil level... 3rd time it happens, they can't explain why engine is burning through oil
13000 mi
the car is burning through oil for some reason. Dealer cant seem to figure it out either, this is the 4th time, they always say the car is fine, yet I tend to go back every 3500 miles or so because the oil light turns on. First time it came on, dealer said they probably didn't check it correctly. Second time they just called it a fluke in relation to the first time. Oil change was done at 9500 miles (VW states every 10K), Oil like came on again at 11500 miles... then they said the tech probably didn't properly fill it at oil change. Came on AGAIN at 13600 miles, and they initiated an oil consumption test, which came back reading normal. ARG!!!
16000 mi
Oil consumption
35000 mi
I noticed an odor of coolant after starting car. Dealer replaced thermostat gasket.
30000 mi
US $3000
Clutch replaced. I installed an APR Stage 1 (low torque) chip tune and the clutch started to slip under high acceleration. So I upgraded the clutch lining and pressure plate to a TTRS version. So it may count as a performance upgrade.
Evaporator purge valve failed and was replaced under warranty.
16000 mi
Cooling system warning came on indicating low coolant level. Brought car into dealership to investigate and was likely related to air in lines from manufacture. Level was topped off, codes cleared and car was deemed fine. Has not re-occurred.
34100 mi
C $1200
Leaking thermostat and water pump, which were replaced
10000 mi
Low coolant warning light came on. Smell of coolant near front of engine. Dealer attempted to top off, but upon opening the tank, fluid expanded. 2nd occurrence on a road trip, topped off myself with distilled water. Possible air bubble.
47000 mi
Oil seepage around valve cover discovered during prebuy inspection at independent VW shop. Gasket was replaced under powertrain warranty.
MIL on. Needed an actuator for cylinder 2 valve. It intermittently failed turning on MIL
Engine went into limp mode. Dealer diagnosed bad oil pressure sensor and replaced. Problem recurred two days after leaving shop. Car still in shop (Trip 2) for further repairs. Engine went into limp mode again. Dealer called factory and they jointly diagnosed failed/failing crankshaft thrust bearing. Complete long block was replaced under warranty.
5000 mi
Under TSB replace fuel pump. No symptoms of a problem with it. Replace Oil & Filter.
I smelled coolant and noticed my coolant level was decreasing over time. I had to re-fill coolant several times in the past few months. The dealer found that the car was leaking coolant and had to replace the thermostat.
7000 mi
Coolant Pump Leaked. Quickly fixed and replaced.
9000 mi
Charcoal canister replacement under warranty NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V647000
Fuel/evap system suction pump replaced under warranty as part of recall Have noticed coolant smell emanating from engine bay when warm since new. Coolant level has slowly decreased.
Dealership perfromed leakdown test and could not find a leak in the cooling system. Also, they performed a visual inspection of the cooling system and could find no evidence of a leak. They topped off the coolant reservoir and advised me that it is not unusual for vehicles with pressurized coolant systems to smell of coolant without an obvious leak.
I will monitor the vehicle's coolant use and report back if more work is done.
13500 mi
Asked dealership (different VW dealership from last time) to diagnose coolant smell issue. Service tech claimed he could not smell the coolant smell. It is obvious VAG does not have any interest in fixing this issue.
I will take my car to my independent mechanic from this point forward. A warranty is worthless if the company will not honor it.
Engine will shake after warm in a complete stop, problem will come on and off. Dealer couldnt find anything.I decided to change the gas from BPto Shell.Now works better.Does notshake as before. 93 oct allthetime.Dealerwould notrecomd anythin
29000 mi
US $800
Bought bad gas with a high water content (It was Shell V-Power Supreme). Ruined fuel pump. VW refused to cover it, predictably and somewhat understandably. Shell station reimbursed me within a week. Great car otherwise.
8000 mi
Car needed 22 oz. of oil at 7940 miles prior to the recommended 10,000 mile maintenance/oil change.
70900 mi
Water pump and thermostat.
4000 mi
Fuel tank would not fill completely if the nozzle was on a high flow setting.
10200 mi
Fuel suction pump recall
68000 mi
US $230
oil is leaking or being burned off at a rate where every 3k miles or so the low oil light comes on and I notice that the oil line on the dipstick is at the very bottom of the line. monitoring the oil levels and will bring the car back for another check either 1) when the car is due for routine oil change, or 2) when the low oil light comes on. Will evaluate and give details to warranty company
Turbo intake hose (PCV) leaking. Replaced under warranty
36000 mi
Leaking thermostat assembly. Dealer replaced the thermostat, Water pump, hoses, and seals. Pressure tested OK. Oil leak from the Turbo. Dealer removed and replaced exhaust manifold turbo assembly with a brand new unit, changed all new hardware, coolant hoses and seals. Took more than anticipated because of parts availability and final assembly.
15000 mi
The oil filler cap was defective and was never attached properly from the factory. They had to order a replacement and I could not drive the car until it was fixed.
EPC warning came for 2nd time. Engine very sluggish dealer stated engine oil is overfilled. Questioning if I have done it? It is new car with only 5000 miles no reason to top off engine oil
14000 mi
Manufacturer's recall
24500 mi
Engine developed a ticking sound that varied with RPM. Dealer said it was a loose torque converter bolt, repaired under warranty.
15800 mi
Car was throwing EPC warning light and cutting power. Took to dealer, managed to recreate issue after a couple of weeks of driving. VW of America has advised at least 2 month to develop fix.
24000 mi
US $400
Faulty radiator hose causing slow fluid leak.
13020 mi
Cooling system was leaking from water pump, new water pump and gasket was installed.
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