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%)

Chart based on 62 repairs.
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (67%)

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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.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

26040 mi Check-engine light. Exhaust flap module malfunction. 
28000 mi 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. 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

2200 mi Faulty Pressure switch on my Jetta TDI caused an engine caution light to go on (instrument cluster) and caused the engine to have very limited power 
35000 mi diesel related problem that caused loss of power. 
30500 mi Performed software TSB related to emissions/fuel economy (not the "dieselgate" fix but an earlier bulletin). 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

126000 mi

US $200
Belt broke, both belts replaced 
74000 mi

US $35
Main serpentine belt was bad, replaced both belts. 
40000 mi Gas tank air valve 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

26860 mi Replaced radiator after leak detected 
35960 mi

C $300
Push button start would no longer work reliably. 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD

55180 mi

A $1300
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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