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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
turbo oil return line seal leaking intercooler froze up during cold weather, car would not start. knew of these problems from forums, so had it towed rather than try to start. TSB was performed, part replaced.
45000 mi
US $500
O2 sensor failed for the second time
70000 mi
US $300
Rear O2 sensor triggered a check engine light. Dealer followed procedure for clearing code and flashing an update.
47000 mi
Recall, glow plug module on TDIs
26000 mi
Heat plates rubbing steering column. Causing news and vibration.
16740 mi
Check engine light appeared, faulty oxygen sensor to blame. Fixed under warranty, no cost to me.
43000 mi
Check engine light on. Glow plug module fault errors. Turned out to be a corroded ground wire.
52200 mi
VWoA picked up the cost of an exhaust flap and a 'cold weather intercooler kit'. They did not pick up the cost of a new starter because I had it done at an independent garage. It burned out trying to turn over the 'frozen' engine.
Water pump seized up. Replacement water pump. Two replacement belts needed. Water pump axel bearing destroyed. Implellor seperated from shaft. Axel flopping around.
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