turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
Feb 20155000 mi | Blower Motor Resistor failed |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
Mar 2017103000 miUS $150 | replaced compressor control valve...system had to be evacuated, part installed ,then freon put back in. | ||
Jun 2017120000 miUS $197 | battery exploded |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 | |||
Feb 2022111000 mi | Intake flap |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
Feb 201514000 mi | Intermittent rattle in the headliner on the driver's side. Dealer reported the side curtain airbag harness was improperly secured. It was repaired at no charge. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alberta, Canada Feb 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Feb 201510100 miC $250 | Fog light shattered by rock. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alberta, Canada Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 2021120280 miC $350 | CV Boot replacement Hub bearing replaced | ||
May 2022133300 miC $100 | intake manifold runner sensor repaired with aftermarket bracket |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
Aug 201411000 mi | Slight water leak at upper rear window on passenger rear door. The dealer reset the door seal and it's fine. | ||
Oct 201413800 mi | A seal between the fender and body located at the front of the door jamb came off. A mechanic standing on the service aisle heard my story and went to get some glue. Fixed and on my way in about 10 minutes. Wasn't even written up. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
Aug 201412800 mi | weatherstripping rear passenger door was installed with loop at bottom corner; dealer instructed me (at my request) how to repair: I bought weatherstripping cement, trimmed part to fit, and cemented. Job successful. | ||
Jan 20166800 mi | Engine problem light illuminated. Code indicates CO sensor. Mechanic said probably not a problem. Car is sitting til I return in a month. Meanwhile waiting to see what VW does to resolve diesel problems. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
Mar 201410000 mi | Door sensors erroneously reported driver's side door open.Car couldn't be locked, chimes and int.light remained on while driving. Dealership performed diagnostic, ordered parts but never called back to install. Problem resolved itself. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States May 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
Jun 201529000 mi | Reported wheel bearing noise diagnosed as cupped tires. (Actually feathering is correct description) |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Minnesota, United States Dec 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
Jan 201613300 mi | Seat belt latch sensor faulty, made SRS light come on. Replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Nov 2014 - May 2016 | |||
May 201630000 mi | Replaced ECU |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
Aug 201520000 mi | Lumbar support knob for front passenger seat broke and was replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States May 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 201620000 mi | In tank fuel pump broke apart requiring replacement of total fuel delivery system- pumps, pipes, injectors etc. | ||
Jan 2017 | fuel pump broke apart with metal pieces contaminating fuel system |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 201515000 mi | Faulty intake sensor- got a loaner because of xmas holiday. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States Dec 2020 - Dec 2021 | |||
Jul 202149000 mi | The diesel particulate filter (DPF) failed. This is especially noteworthy because VW replaced the DPF 14 months prior as a result of the dieselgate recall. This part failed 14 months later in July 2021. It was covered under VWs extended emission warranty. speed sensor failed on one wheel | ||
Oct 202150000 miUS $220 | Speed sensor in one of the wheels failed. This disabled ABS and TSP / ESP systems. A lot of warning lights | ||
Dec 202151000 miUS $100 | Water leaking causing the headliner to stain. Entire panoramic roof assembly and the headliner was replaced. This repair was a dealer debacle that took two months. I involved VW of America because the dealer experience was less than satisfactory. I was given a loaner for the duration of the repair. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
Jun 201411000 mi | leaking intercooler o-ring | ||
Mar 201533000 mi | sunroof rattling over bumps and not closing from the tilt position. 1st trip tracks were lubed and frame adjusted. Problems returned. | ||
Apr 201533000 mi | 2nd visit for sunroof not closing and rattling, lubed and adjusted again. dealer kept overnight they tested and noise returned. dealer replaced roof assy. noise returned in 3 days 3rd visit for sunroof not closing and rattling. dealer again lubed and adjusted roof tracks. kept overnight had VW corporate tech inspect, vehicle returned to me. 3 days later problem has returned. roof currently stuck open |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States May 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 20159000 mi | Stability control error light reset. No issues with system found. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jan 2016 | Intercooler Icing issue, engine ingested water, causing stumbling and hard starting. | ||
Apr 201624000 mi | HPFP failed, VW tried not to cover, needed to get insurance and threaten with lawyer to get them to cover under warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Jul 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
Apr 201512800 mi | Rear fender on the driver's side was starting to come unfastened. The screw/bolt was defective. Probably due to faulty installation at the factory or a defective piece that held the bolt. The dealer replaced the fender. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
Sep 20143000 mi | The panoramic sunroof kept falsely activating the pinch-protection and wouldn't shut unless the wind deflector was held down. Dealer replaced wind deflector and rectified issue. | ||
Mar 201517000 mi | Sunroof refused to close, and then broke. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States May 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 20146000 mi | 1 of 2 engine Cooling fans not working. Fan replaced. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2023 | |||
Apr 20159000 mi | Whine in transmission between 56 and 58mph. Dealer replaced transmission under warranty | ||
Aug 201511500 mi | A/C seemed weak, took an hour to cool car in 80 degree weather. Dealer said system was undercharged. No leaks. System recharged under warranty. | ||
Jul 201619700 mi | Rattle in rear of car when going over sharp bumps. Dealer traced noise to missing clip on left rear brake caliper. New clip installed under warranty. Rattle is gone. | ||
May 202263000 miUS $460 | E-brake cable corroded and seized. Replace both e-brake cables. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Dakota, United States Apr 2015 - May 2017 | |||
Feb 201718000 mi | Reported a buzzing noise coming from blower motor on cold days. Dealer replaced blower motor and recirculator under warranty. Problem has not arisen two weeks after repair. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 202238000 miUS $138 | Evap problem fixed on second attempt a week later. Evaporative system leak causing check engine codes |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Vermont, United States Mar 2014 - May 2017 | |||
May 20158000 mi | Wind noise driver's door. Dealer replaced door seal. Noise decreased but not eliminated. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
May 202248360 miC $800 | Oxygen sensor failed | ||
Jul 202248360 miC $800 | Cam sensor replaced |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
Aug 201442000 mi | Dealer reported leak in a/c system and claimed it to be in the condenser. I chose not to have them repair it because I don't have confidence in their opinion. | ||
Jan 201525800 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. | ||
Apr 201553500 mi | AC leak fixed. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
May 201575000 miUS $1264 | Solenoid on A/C compressor failed. Control valve needed to be replaced and system recharged. The drain tube from panoramic sunroof was never properly connected to the drain over the rear wheel well. As a result, the water would leak behind the interior panel in the back of the car filling the spare tire well with water |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
Dec 201416740 mi | Check engine light appeared, faulty oxygen sensor to blame. Fixed under warranty, no cost to me. | ||
Jun 201638440 mi | Replaced sway bar bushings under warranty |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada Nov 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 201426040 mi | Check-engine light. Exhaust flap module malfunction. | ||
Apr 201643900 mi | Loose suspension link causing loud rattle |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wyoming, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
Aug 201418300 mi | Sunroof rattled over anything but the smoothest pavement. The dealer cleaned and lubed it and it seems to be 95+% better. | ||
May 201527700 mi | Clunking could be heard at low speeds. The right front sway bar end link was replaced. The rear center seatbelt would not retract. Apparently VW would not replace it under warranty, though the dealership was able to get it working again. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Utah, United States May 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
Nov 201443000 mi | Check engine light on. Glow plug module fault errors. Turned out to be a corroded ground wire. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in South Carolina, United States Dec 2013 - May 2015 | |||
Oct 201433700 miUS $100 | Windshield cowl has too big of holes, lets in water oak tree leaves. Backs up the moonroof/pano roof drains... leaks water into the interior. | ||
May 201547000 mi | Recall, glow plug module on TDIs |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
Apr 201765000 miUS $800 | Broken rear spring -- both rear springs replaced | ||
Jun 201770000 miUS $300 | Rear O2 sensor triggered a check engine light. Dealer followed procedure for clearing code and flashing an update. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jun 201526000 mi | Heat plates rubbing steering column. Causing news and vibration. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Oregon, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
Apr 201528000 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. foam pieces in door jamb fell off, dealer glued them back on |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada Nov 2016 - Oct 2018 | |||
Jan 2017C $500 | Spring coil cracked, damaged shock absorber and its bearing. | ||
Jun 201867580 miC $250 | Stabilizer Link Was loose and replaced Door Hinge was loose and rattling, Door was hitting frame when closing |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jun 2013500 mi | rar gate difficult to close. latch replaced at 500 miles | ||
Jul 201645000 miUS $500 | O2 sensor failed for the second time |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Dec 201535000 mi | diesel related problem that caused loss of power. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Washington, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
Oct 201530500 mi | Performed software TSB related to emissions/fuel economy (not the "dieselgate" fix but an earlier bulletin). |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Mar 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 202175691 miC $556 | Right rear coil spring broken. Left rear fatiqued. Replaced both springs. | ||
Apr 202281530 miC $328 | Rear gate struts were replaced. Complete failure, as they would not hold the rear gate up at all. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
Oct 20132300 mi | Windshield broke with no explanation |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jan 201410700 mi | Squeak in front suspension |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - May 2015 | |||
May 201412300 miUS $160 | airbag module married to passenger occupancy module |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Nov 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
Dec 20126000 mi | driver sun visor light failed in a few weeks passenger door handle lock cover keeps failing off. Dealer has ordered a new plastic cover and will have to paint it once it comes in Inside car rattle near driver's head. Seems to come from sun roof area. two trips to dealer. Liner replaced and sun roof lube added. After 2 visits not fixed and rattle may be loose. Audi A3 and other VW sportwagen owners report same Third time in for sun roof headliner rattle Even sent a video to service manager included sound and location time of rattle Repeat issue with passenger door handle lock cover keeps falling off. New one came off within a week. Same sun roof headliner rattle car has been in dealer 3 times at least one day each time. | ||
Feb 201310000 mi | Drivers site door (Window) screeches when opened very loud | ||
Jan 201428000 mi | Sunroof rattle squeak. Dealer replaced the composite sunroof frame and so far the noise is gone. Very happy so far. | ||
Jun 201555000 miUS $1000 | Did the 40 and 60 k mile service and the Sat Nav system failed. Also a recall VW official and to install window vents accessory. Dealer worked with VW Corp and they covered the replacement cost for a new Sat Nav System | ||
Jan 201666000 miUS $300 | Windshield washer fluid container leaked due to a split in the plastic seam line. Most likely a MFG defect as no access to the tank is possible by user. Had to wait a week for the part and install took a few hours. Tank would hold about 1/3. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Washington, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jun 201515000 mi | Sun roof rattles |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
Apr 201659500 miUS $180 | battery failed and was replaced |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in District of Columbia, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jul 20132200 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 |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Dec 201440000 mi | Gas tank air valve |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Minnesota, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
Mar 201890500 miUS $500 | the parking brake cable broke and the parking brake locked up. The brake cable was replaced with new parts. The cost of the visit also included new brake fluid and transmission drain and fill. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Dakota, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 201653300 mi | Driver seatbelt locked up | ||
Aug 201687900 mi | Fuel door wouldnt open | ||
Mar 2018126000 miUS $200 | Belt broke, both belts replaced |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Washington, United States Jun 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 201874000 miUS $35 | Main serpentine belt was bad, replaced both belts. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201640800 miUS $260 | Rear hatch lock mechanism failed and replaced. | ||
Mar 201853000 mi | Battery replaced under warranty after 2 1/2 years. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States May 2016 - Apr 2019 | |||
May 201753000 miUS $80 | One rear hatch strut failed, I replaced both with OEM parts |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Dec 2021 | |||
Feb 201522280 mi | Radio display would intermittently washout / turn almost all white and would be unreadable. Still functioned, but would be unreadable. | ||
Oct 201526860 mi | Replaced radiator after leak detected | ||
Oct 201735960 miC $300 | Push button start would no longer work reliably. | ||
Oct 201949600 miC $3000 | Sunroof was leaking, dealer was unable to rectify after numerous attempts at cleaning drainage tubes. Decided, without being 100% certain, sunroof frame was cracked about would need to be replaced. Sunroof leaker again after repair but another round of drain cleaning fixed the issue, which I think was the problem all along. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Australian Capital Territory, Australia Dec 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
Mar 201633480 mi | Noise from drive bearing (sounded like CV joint but wasn't) | ||
May 201634720 mi | Pulsing noise coming on turns (deal assures not CV). | ||
Mar 201855180 miA $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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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
Dec 201429000 mi | driver side window clip broke, window fell into frame on one side; could not be raised above a few inches |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Aug 20123700 mi | Window was being scored by window frame. Door handle was not working well on passenger side front door. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
Aug 201221000 mi | "key not in range" displayed with key in ignition. Car started briefly, then died. Would not restart. Was 30 mi from home with no spare key. Car (under warranty) towed to nearest dealer by VW. VW assisted renting a car. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Kentucky, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
Dec 201565000 miUS $250 | Parking brake cable rusted, causing brake to not release. | ||
Nov 201683800 miUS $150 | High pressure fuel pump failed. Towed to local shop, then dealer. HPF still under warranty. Diesel particulate filter not under warranty. Driving with dashboard warning lights on until buy back available. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
Dec 201211000 mi | Rough idle after cold start. Dealer replaced fuel pressure retention valve under warranty. | ||
Mar 201314000 mi | Technicican discovered torn CV boot while replacing punctured tire. Boot was replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
Dec 201217000 mi | Headlight began fogging up. Integrity (seal) breached. Dealer replaced it, no problem | ||
Aug 201448600 miUS $265 | An ABS sensor failed. This was not covered because the car had more than 36K on it |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
Sep 20115000 mi | Rear Passenger door does not shut nearly as easily as the other doors. It clearly has a manufacturer/build issue; be it a slight misalignment issue or something similar, I don't know. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201314800 mi | Tire air pressure light stays on but the pressures are all identical. | ||
Jul 201437200 mi | Roof leak from antenna. Repaired leak and replaced headliner. | ||
Mar 201654000 miUS $578 | Both front strut springs broken | ||
Dec 201774000 miUS $225 | Loud popping noise when door opened. Position roller worn (seized with flat spot) Door hinge replaced. | ||
Jul 201994000 miUS $20 | Fuel door won't open. After careful consultation, mechanic disconnected the wire to the fuel door lock. This fixed the problem and we don't care about someone stealing fuel, we live in a rural area. | ||
Dec 201997000 miUS $200 | RF Coil Spring broken, replace a/c not working. replaced pressure sensor. recharged | ||
Feb 2021112000 miUS $100 | cable rusted solid. replace cable rear rotors rusty, pitted, noisy. replaced | ||
Jun 2021114000 miUS $100 | Rear coil spring broken. Replaced all springs with aftermarket lifting springs to raise height of car 1.5-2" for trailer hitch road clearance. Also added larger anti-sway bars because of higher center of gravity. 4-wheel alignment Parking brake not working again. Unable to repair without replacing calipers, rust damage. | ||
Jan 2022120000 miUS $250 | Airbag warning light on dash. Traced to a broken wire in the wiring harness that goes to the door. Failed due to constant flexing and was repaired | ||
Mar 2022122000 miUS $250 | OEM rear calipers rust prevented parking brake cable from working. Replaced calipers for successful fix |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
Dec 20111000 mi | Week old car: battery died while sitting outside on from Xmas Eve until it would not start morning of Dec 26. VW service sent tow truck to jump start. Been fine since in my garage. I'm thinking bad battery. | ||
Apr 201211500 mi | At 10k service, they determined that instrument cluster was bad. Ordered part and they replaced it in a couple of hours. Symptom was no warning chimes for headlights, and other sounds. Related to my dead battery?? Actual replacement of the cluster - related to warranty maintenance trip |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Oregon, United States May 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
May 201522000 mi | sunroof squeeked |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States May 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jun 201674000 miUS $325 | Replaced AC pressure regulator valve plus routine maintenance. | ||
Sep 201677000 mi | Previous pressure valve replacemen failed. Proper replacement would have been the compressor. Car being returned to VW soon, so no repair will be done. | ||
Jan 2017 | The pressure regulator valve resolved the AC issue for a short time. Immediately after repair, the AC was outstanding but after about 3 months, it was back to the original state. Apparently compressor was self-destructing internally. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
Mar 20124000 mi | A/C blowing warm air. Dealer recharged system and checked for leaks. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Oct 2018 - Jul 2019 | |||
Jan 201954000 mi | Kept getting flashing glowplug lights while driving followed by limp mode. The code was diagnosed as a fuel pressure issue. Dealer could not figure out the exact issue and after spending much time at dealership they replaced all three fuel pumps and fuel filter. All covered under warranty. Car is a piece of junk! | ||
Feb 201956000 miUS $10 | This car is made so poorly the side view mirrors come loose. Not the whole assembly but the glued on mirror portion. I bought some very strong adhesive and glued the mirror back on. Stay away from Volkswagens! |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
Dec 20117000 mi | Replace bad bluetooth module for hands free cell phone. Passenger door arm rest covering detached. | ||
Feb 201417000 mi | Software update to fix problem with thermostat not heating quickly. | ||
Nov 201419600 mi | bubble in the chrome trim under gear shift lever |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
Mar 201310000 mi | Mileage had dropped 6 mpg from 48 to 42 on highway and 45 to 39 in town. Engine "tweaked" at no charge. Tire pressure increased with slightly harder ride. All is well |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
Nov 20116000 mi | Passenger rear window seal misinstalled at manufacturer. Trim was replaced. | ||
Mar 201497000 miUS $100 | Check engine light on, faulty O2 sensor |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States May 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jun 20123000 mi | Received car with damaged A pillar cover. Still waiting for them to install replacement. Vent under windshield missing center cap. damaged item was replaced | ||
Oct 20129000 mi | Fuel door did not lock when vehicle was locked. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Indiana, United States Jan 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
Nov 201318700 mi | During visit to dealer for routine maintenance, dealer informed me of a torn cv boot. cv boot was replaced during same visit under warranty. | ||
May 201429000 mi | Doors would not lock, Check Engine light came on, and glow plug light blinking. | ||
Feb 201540600 miUS $100 | CD player would not play CDs. Stereo head unit was replaced. | ||
Sep 201551000 miUS $50 | Engine would surge and hesitate at slow speeds, I asked to have motor mounts, throttle linkage, inspected and ecm eval, they told me ecm flash was available. $50 for diagnosis, quoted 75 for flash, I declined. They then did the flash 4 free. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
Dec 201545000 miUS $300 | glow plug module replaced |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jun 201583000 mi | High pressure fuel pump imploded, sending metal shavings throughout fuel system. Everything needed to be replaced. Parts and labor cost 8k but VW (which knows about this problem) has extended the normal warranty on this issue to 120k miles |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 201550000 miUS $300 | The push-in button got hard to press to start the ignition. I had to FIRMLY touch the side of the big button for it to start. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
Apr 201447200 miUS $720 | apparently hit something which put a hole in the compressor (or condenser) | ||
Dec 201465000 miUS $20 | left rear passenger door continues to be much harder to open and close than the other three doors regardless of temperature | ||
Dec 201584000 miUS $400 | Front sway bar ends had to be replaced |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Illinois, United States May 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Sep 201536000 miUS $216 | Push button start not working | ||
Dec 201537000 miUS $500 | water leaking from sunroof drain pipe disengaged. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
Feb 201318000 mi | repair has not been completed. The vehicle will hesitate at light or when a you make right or left turn. The pedal needs to be floored |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Illinois, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201544000 miUS $140 | Check engine light on for code P047F, exhaust flap. Dealer technician confirms exhaust flap is binding. VW refuses coverage under warranty extension VWP-13-05. No repair done. Dealer charges me $140 for the diagnostics. | ||
Jun 201545000 miUS $135 | Check engine light on for code P047F, exhaust flap. VW refuses coverage under warranty extension VWP-13-05, but offers to cover 85% of repair cost. | ||
Sep 201664000 miUS $150 | Exhaust temperature sensor #1 failed. Dealer quote $800. Part + tool ~$150. Replaced it myself. | ||
Jun 201773000 miUS $10 | Black paint panel on passenger side behind front door had developed bubbling paint and rust spots (~2" diameter) after about 2 years. Dealer quote for panel replacement was ~$600. I finally decided to sand and repaint the panel. | ||
Mar 201884000 mi | Code P0401 insufficient exhaust gas recirculation flow. EGR filter clogged with soot from cracked diesel particulate filter. Both DPF and EGR filter replaced under VW extended diesel emissions warranty included with emissions modification. Cracked DPF most likely caused by modified engine programming included in diesel emissions fix (previous repair). | ||
Mar 201997800 mi | DPF cracked and EGR filter clogged again; replaced under extended warranty | ||
May 2022118000 miUS $1200 | Caliper leaking; replaced |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Mar 201421000 mi | Window off track. Making noise when rolled up. Present since purchase. Repaired for no charge |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Apr 20124300 mi | door handle loose - repaired |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Illinois, United States May 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
Dec 201333000 mi | Fuel pump auto shut-off activated immediately upon pumping fuel into car. Only possible to trickle fuel into tank w/o pump shutting down. Replaced fuel filler "flap" assembly (under warranty) | ||
Sep 201560000 miUS $50 | Start button not operating except when pushed in a very specific location |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
May 201762000 miUS $3500 | The sunroof jammed open. The roof is out of the tracks and the frame, screen and motor (along with anything else they break while fixing) will need to be replaced. The car is being bought back by VW for the TDI recall instead of having the work completed. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
Feb 201550000 mi | Gas filler cap would not pop open. Brought back 2 times and dealer ground away a small piece. Third time they replaced the small 'plunger' that activated and then releases the filler cap. This did the trick. Engine MIL on. Only issue they could find was need for software update. I paid $115 for the update. Week later the cruise control would not come on. Problem was with the software update that i paid $115. for. VW fixed it and is refund my $ |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jan 20122000 mi | Engine took excessively long time to reach normal operating temp -- thermostat failing to close completely? Dealer "vacuumed" cooling system (flushed?). Problem was solved. | ||
Sep 201775000 miUS $1700 | Replaced rotors, pads and rear calipers after parking brake seized | ||
Dec 201777000 miUS $500 | Tailgate latch replaced; turn signal LED bulb in drivers side mirror replaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 2012 | Vehicle had 300 miles on it. Vehicle died completely in driveway. Wouldn't even jump start. Had to have it towed to dealer. They recharged and checked the battery. They returned vehicle. Part of the air intake became loose. Plastic piece had warped due to heat. Dealer has to order new part for replacement. Drivers side window weather seal was malformed from the factory. Part replaced. Once part was replaced I noticed that the replacement part had tears in the upper seal. Had to RETURN back to dealership to have the same part replaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Illinois, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201213000 mi | Severe misfire and rough engine running with no power |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Minnesota, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 201744000 miUS $900 | rear coils cracked at base of the coil. All coils were replaced with aftermarket lowering coils and car had a complete four wheel and steering alignment performed. | ||
Jun 201852000 miUS $600 | Parking brake cable loose, and right rear caliper staying partially engaged. Parking brake cable replaced and both rear calipers replaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 2012 | Car was delivered with a broken right front strut mount. | ||
Jun 201310000 mi | Car was better for about a month then a tinnier rattle started but only with a front passenger. Next time the dealer claimed to have fixed something around the right front strut. A month later the tinny rattle returned. | ||
Mar 201420000 mi | Rattle in right front strut remains. Dealer fixed it twice, now says they cannot duplicate. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Jul 2016 - Aug 2022 | |||
Mar 201868200 miC $30 | Abnormal loud exhaust. Replace rusted exhaust pipe clamp. | ||
Aug 202293620 miC $500 | Replace broken rear springs and front stabilizer link. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
Apr 201523300 mi | The lock of the rear hatch was broken, such that the rear hatch could not be opened |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 20122500 mi | unit that thought engine was hot was broken. replaced both engine fans and numerous other electrical related items. the fan would not turn off after driving to the desert and battery died. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alabama, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
May 201321300 mi | The sunroof has a rattle that occurs with bumps or body flex. It has gotten worse with time. Initially is was only during cold weather, but is persistent in warm weather as well. | ||
Dec 201436000 mi | They were never able to figure out what the sunroof rattle was and it was still there when I returned the car at the end of the lease. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201426000 mi | Could not reset service reminder, dealer replaced cluster under warranty. Also oil sensor light came on, supposedly fixed with SW update. Remain to be seen. Could not reset service reminder, dealer replaced cluster under warranty. Also oil sensor light came on, supposedly fixed with SW update. Remain to be seen. | ||
Jan 201740000 miUS $1300 | Clutch broke apart. Poor design and assembly. Don't buy VW. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Oregon, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
Apr 201542800 miUS $190 | Rear liftgate latch failed | ||
Jun 201547000 mi | Gas fill door fails to open - adjusted but issue still persists |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada Jan 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
Apr 20123720 mi | Vibration coming from inside the transmission had to be fixed. Flywheel and clutch were changed. | ||
Feb 201315500 mi | Recurring vibration problem was finally solved by changing the transmission. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 20115000 mi | Vehicle stalled. Would not restart or even 'catch'. Dealer replace throttle body said plate was binding |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jun 20116000 mi | odometer faulted and stopped working | ||
Jun 201240000 mi | Odometer had stopped working. Dealer replaced instrument cluster. | ||
Feb 201695300 mi | Exhaust pressure valve was sticking. This was covered under a factory extended warranty. | ||
Dec 2016111000 miUS $67 | P2015 fault code indicating intake manifold flap valve out of position. Fixed problem by installing new hardstop bracket on flap valve motor assembly. Bracket was purchased from dieselgeek.com. Easy fix. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
Jan 201239000 mi | Frozen intercooler prevented car starting after a wet cold day, on a warm humid day. Well-known problem with this engine, witha TSB issued, but plausible deniability by lazy dealer, because the "car now starts". | ||
Apr 201234000 mi | Music system shuts off/starts by itself; Forgets Bluetooth pairings! | ||
Jan 201331500 miUS $175 | Turbo Intake hose 'kinked' and popped loose while on the freeway leasing to loss of power and 'limp mode' that allowed me to drive to my mechanic. Code showed air charge loss, leading to correct fix. Disappointing on a new car, though. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Dec 201132000 miUS $2000 | Intercooler icing issue. Intercooler Iced. Installed cold weather kit. | ||
Apr 201244800 mi | After intercooler icing fix, dealership rerouted vacuum lines in obstruction to radiator fan. Radiator fan severed vacuum lines. Car immediately stopped running with, and needed to be towed to dealer. | ||
Aug 201259000 mi | Air Conditioning stopped working. Fan works, but blows warm air. Described by dealership as a leaking line. Replaced under warranty. | ||
Sep 201259000 miUS $950 | Instrument Cluster failed. Odometer flashed "error". Car failed to start. "Key not recognized" failure. Dealership diagnosed as failed instrument cluster. At 15 months old, and 59,000 miles. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
May 201447120 mi | Panoramic sunroof. Rails replaced Panoramic sunroof Fuel filter replaced due to leak | ||
Aug 201569300 mi | Rust on trim. Supposed to be 12 yr warranty. VW did not fix | ||
Sep 201571300 mi | Continued problem with sunroof Water leaking from sunroof drains | ||
Nov 201573860 miC $300 | Sunroof drains replaced | ||
Jan 201675420 mi | Replaced sunroof drains, again | ||
Feb 201796100 miC $699 | Hood release lever and cable broke |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
Dec 201112000 mi | Creaking of moonroof over bumps and rattle in moonroof controls. | ||
Feb 201213000 mi | Turbo charge cooler freezes in certain weather conditions, resulting in no-start or stall. | ||
Sep 201222000 mi | Issue with turbo - kinked vacuum line and cracked tube resulted in check engine light, no change in performance. Replaced cracked tube. | ||
Jul 201335800 mi | Multifunction display, clock, and trip odometer reset themselves unrelated to battery. Single occurrence. | ||
Oct 201340700 mi | MFD, gauges, needles, and cabin lighting had strobe effect for one trip. Did not recur. | ||
Mar 201566000 mi | MIL. Dealer diagnosed cause as exhaust flap valve, which is subject to a warranty extension. Repaired under warranty. | ||
May 201569000 miUS $1900 | Internal failure of condenser. Also had cracked radiator core support and turbo charge cooler mounting bracket. All replaced. | ||
Aug 201571000 mi | Creaking of moonroof over bumps and rattle in moonroof controls were never fixed. I gave up trying. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jun 201426000 mi | Leaking seal replaced Turbo oil line leak | ||
Oct 201427500 mi | Turbo oil line leak repaired, again. Apparently did not seat o-ring properly the first time. | ||
May 201532200 miUS $225 | Turbo oil line leak, again. Replaced full line for $290, refunded previous $75 charge for seal Odometer module failure. Error code began at dealer. They replaced and calculated that we had 37,000 miles on a car with under 31,000. So about $500 in extra depreciation. Thanks, VW! They've paid half of the $600 charge (so far). |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
Feb 201215000 mi | Fuel leak found at 10k mile oil change. They cleaned it up and applied the recall. So far so good. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Kansas, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201575000 miUS $12 | Wiring to turbo boost pressure sensor broke because the factory wiring loom wasn't long enough and wire gage was too small. Soldered extended leads with preinstalled connectors. Wire bought at vw dealership. | ||
Jun 2018112000 mi | Problem: Fuel door would not open. Tried cycling the door locks. Fix: Using something soft (bicycle tire levers, spring type wooden clothespin (separated), nylon trim removal tools), pry the rear side of the door open (rear side opens, front side is hinge). I used a wooden clothespin I had in the glove box. Required both wood pieces to pry. Silicone spray to lube latch mechanism. I had no warning this was going to happen. It is the first really hot day (102oF) ... not sure if that had anything to do with problem. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Tennessee, United States May 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
Oct 201341500 mi | Tire pressure sensor reading "Check Tire Pressure" after tires fully inflated | ||
Apr 201447300 mi | Rattle/creak coming from the moonroof when going over any sized bump. Dealer said they tightened bolts to fix, exactly the same as before though. To.Be.Continued... | ||
May 201448000 mi | Moonroof rattling over bumps. Car kept by dealer for almost a month; they even called in the traveling service "expert." Still rattling... About to lose it. | ||
Jan 201544000 mi | HPFP Failure, entire diesel fuel system replaced. Selling the car ASAP before this happens again off-warranty. | ||
Feb 201556000 mi | Sunroof rattle never fixed. According to VW it didn't exist. :) |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 201127000 mi | diesel fuel gelled in system | ||
Jan 201497300 mi | injector | ||
Dec 2015119000 miUS $1100 | Intake motor. Timing belt. Water pump. General tune up |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
Apr 201321200 mi | Engine light on, failed inspection due to issue with exhaust system. I do not know what, exactly, was wrong; as it was covered by warranty, and was repaired correctly, I didn't really care. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
Sep 201110000 mi | Rattle from pano sunroof and rattle under center console. Sunroof readjusted - fixed. Center console rattle - AC lines were bouncing around - lines re-secured - fixed | ||
Dec 201115000 mi | Frozen intercooler pipe causing no start condition. Cold weather intercooler kit ordered. This is a known issue by VW; apparently Massachusetts is not a cold enough environment to require this kit from manufacturer. | ||
Jan 201217000 mi | Installation of cold weather intercooler package. | ||
May 201224500 mi | panoramic sunroof rattling. Dealer verified - entire sunroof replaced | ||
Jun 201226000 mi | Odometer stopped operating while car was driving. Car was shutoff when stopped attempting to "re-boot" system. Immobilizer autoactivated rendering car unable to run (it did not recognize the key). 2nd tow required since purchase May 2011 |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jun 201495000 mi | Check engine light came on and was diagnosed as a faulty or stuck exhaust flap. VW replaced this under a special "extended" warranty program for that particular part. No cost out of pocket | ||
Sep 2014105000 miUS $350 | HAD TO PURCHASE NEW RADIO WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201584000 miUS $765 | Strange & weird. My car guy, who is very good, was puzzled and concerned. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201227100 mi | Starter failed. | ||
Jan 201477000 mi | Exhaust | ||
Oct 201489800 miUS $345 | Oxygen sesor in muffler system | ||
Jun 2015110000 miUS $600 | Exhaust flap - covered under warranty extended by VW. dealer said the compressor was faulty, and would cost between $1000 - 3000. to repair. Took to an independent repair station after reading online that RCV switch is usually the cause of the problem. Repaired for $101. | ||
Feb 2018167000 miUS $1000 | This is the second vw car radio that has stopped working in the past 15 months in this vehicle. Dealership did not repair because replacement is $1000. Radio not used frequently, no longer under warranty. Dealership charged over $100. to check radio and remove library cd’s when they had done the replacement at end of November 2016. Repair was not done now, so radio is not working. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Mexico, United States Nov 2018 - Dec 2023 | |||
Dec 201853275 miUS $175 | Battery died. Replaced with new battery. | ||
May 201960000 miUS $1000 | Replaced compressor. Fuel injector pump died; emissions mod warranty covered repair of entire fuel system. | ||
Jun 202297000 miUS $4300 | Clutch replacement after failure. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Washington, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
May 201648700 miUS $1000 | Sunroof leaking. New gasket was placed (different design but not a recall, unbelievably) |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 201340000 mi | The device added for the misfueling protection recall sometimes interfered with normal fueling. It would sometimes cause the fuel flow to shut off unexpectedly. The dealer removed the protection device. | ||
Dec 201459000 miUS $250 | Factory RCD 510 premium 8 radio failed. Replaced with salvaged unit from a newer model year. | ||
Sep 201571000 miUS $120 | Replaced broken door lock actuator. | ||
Nov 201574000 mi | Airbag light was illuminated and fuse was blown. Wiring harness under passenger seat was not properly strain relieved and rubbing on seat frame. Repaired chafed wires and tied down the harness. It's unclear why the harness was not tied down. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Indiana, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 201470000 miUS $750 | Odometer portion of dash information center stopped working with an error. the in dash info center is being replaced due to failing circuit board. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 201253000 miUS $430 | replace catalytic converter temperature sensor |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jan 201221000 mi | transmission reflash |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 201434700 mi | Sunroof was leaking on front passenger corner. Dealer reported the problem as a worn seal in the firewall. | ||
Sep 201438000 mi | Sunroof was leaking on front passenger corner. Dealer reported the problem as a kinked A/C condenser drain line. | ||
Oct 201438800 mi | Sunroof was leaking on front passenger corner. Dealer corrected the seal and drain lines for the sunroof. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jan 201225440 miC $220 | Power accessory motor. | ||
Feb 201217140 mi | rear brake light |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - May 2017 | |||
Aug 201672000 miUS $590 | Drivers side front wheel bearing was replaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Utah, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 201781000 mi | Fan and shroud destroyed |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Indiana, United States May 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Apr 201741000 miUS $235 | Replaced bad glow plug. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 201335000 mi | replaced failed passenger side wheel bearing under warranty | ||
Feb 201656900 miUS $75 | paint not adhering at front fender / rocker interface. Minimal rust found after disassembly. Cleaned, prepped and repainted with color / clearcoat. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
Jun 201113000 mi | a/c compressor crashed | ||
Jun 201352000 mi | sunroof stuck open, had to be replaced | ||
Apr 201463000 miUS $266 | Radio died Battery died |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
Aug 201319000 miUS $800 | Car would not start. "Key not recognized" failure. Dealer diagnosed as instrument cluster failure; replaced the whole panel under warranty. | ||
Aug 201455000 miUS $7000 | High pressure fuel pump failed. Had to be replaced. Supposedly would have cost something like 7-10k if not under warranty. Nerve-wracking since this happened with only 5k to go. | ||
Sep 201667000 miUS $500 | Entertainment unit stopped working. Wouldn't power on. Wound up replacing with a different head unit instead of factory unit. | ||
Jan 201756000 mi | Diagnosed front sway bars are worn. Front lower control arms worn. Replacement recommended. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201116000 mi | software upgrage to auto transmission, big improvement |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
Mar 201326040 mi | Engine light diagnosed as faulty EGR valve. DPF suspected to be cracked so also replaced. | ||
Jan 201437820 mi | engine light on. egr system repaired | ||
Apr 201438940 mi | Battery drain blamed on cluster problem. Battery and Cluster replaced. Also replaced pano roof frame after numerous complaints of creaking. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2015 | The odometer stopped working.Too expensive to repair. Still not working. | ||
Apr 2016100800 miC $1300 | CV boot replaced. Both Front Wheel Bearings replaced. | ||
Aug 2016115200 miC $350 | Radio, Bluetooth connection. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Aug 201367000 miUS $400 | A valve on the Ac system went , the dealer wanted to replace the whole compressor but much cheaper to replace the valve, the Ac was somewhat cold before this and is much better now | ||
Oct 201371300 mi | The hpfp died (high pressure fuel pump) replace by VW at no cost | ||
Nov 2016130000 miUS $1000 | high preasuure fuel pump went, very expensive repair, 2 one to go, need to repair it to return car to VW for emission buyback. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States May 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
Mar 2017196000 miUS $1200 | radiator leak, remove and replace | ||
Jun 2017198000 miUS $113 | Replaced battery |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in South Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 201680000 miUS $150 | coolant leak |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jul 20113000 mi | Odometer error message. Then antitheft prevented startup. | ||
Oct 20116700 mi | Windshield wipers stopped working after "hood ajar" light came on. Replaced hood ajar switch. | ||
Nov 20118000 mi | Previous fix of hood latch short didn't work. Replaced latch. | ||
Jul 201322800 mi | TIPS - reset computer | ||
Jun 201436000 miUS $160 | Back passenger window trim was warped, made screeching sound when operating window. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jun 201220000 mi | CEL Low Fuel Pressure Same CEL Low Fuel Pressure.....Fuel Pump and in-tank? fuel pump replaced. Update: later went away on its own. ADDENDUM....CEL on againat 20K, restarted engine CEL has not reappeared. I do not think it's fixed | ||
Jan 201331300 mi | Odometer stopped working with ERROR message. Instrument Cluster Replaced | ||
May 201340900 mi | SERVICE REMINDER not counting up. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
Apr 201583700 miUS $1150 | Diesel particulate filter failed due to internal cracking which allowed soot to pass and clog the EGR system. DPF and EGR filter replaced by independent mechanic. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Tennessee, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 201113000 mi | Wipers (passenger and driver) were too 'high' when parked. This caused the driver's side wiper to hit the window frame under heavy downpours. | ||
Dec 201228000 mi | Trip odometer began displaying 'Error'. Shutting down the engine and restarting resulted in the immobilizer engaging. The 'fix' was replacing the instrument cluster. | ||
Aug 201335700 mi | Diesel fueling restrictor was removed. It had failed, thereby disallowing any diesel fuel nozzle from inserting properly. The result of the failure was the inability to refuel the car. Not cooling well. About 1/4 lb low on refrigerant. No leaks found. About the 5th Jetta this dealer has seen with this issue. | ||
May 201443700 mi | A/C delayed as much as 30~45 seconds before coming on. It was occurring quite regularly. Dealer performed evacuation/recharge and checked codes. No problem found. Issue seemed to resolve itself until 6/23/2014. It is as bad as ever. | ||
Aug 201447300 mi | Replaced compressor, dryer, and expansion valve. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States May 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
Dec 201480000 mi | Tail gate latch broke. | ||
Mar 201696000 miUS $120 | Odometer stopped working. Dealer reprogrammed ecu. Odometer now works fine. | ||
Jan 2017108000 miUS $865 | Dash cluster failed 2 days before VW was to buy the vehicle back. Car would not recognize ignition keys. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States May 2011 - Jan 2017 | |||
Feb 201326200 mi | Coolant warning light came on and was flashing. Manual stated not to drive car, this could be malfunction with cooling system. Car was towed to dealer, who ran pressure checks and checked hoses, but found nothing wrong. | ||
Jul 201332700 mi | A/C was delayed in blowing cold air up to 10 minutes from beginning of first trip of the day. VW diagnosed a leak in the condenser and replaced the condenser under warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States May 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
May 201665000 miUS $1500 | Sunroof headliner failed |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
Sep 201469000 mi | Minor fluid seep from transmission filter housing, noticed during oil change. Shop diagnosed as bad gasket installed during prior service. Shop replaced gasket at no charge. | ||
Oct 201469700 miUS $229 | Combined glow-plug/pressure sensor in one cylinder failed, leading to check engine light. Engine performance was unaffected. Glow-plug replaced, resolving problem. | ||
May 201576000 miUS $250 | A/C began to fail to cool intermittently. Diagnosed as low refrigerant due to leak through schraeder valve. Valve replaced and refrigerant charged. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Nov 20114900 mi | Fuel tank lift pump failed and needed to be replaced | ||
Sep 201647000 mi | Parking brake sticking. Diagnoses was a corroded harness. Estimated cost to repair $600. Elected not to have repaired and asked dealer to disconnect parking brake since I will be doing TDI buyback. | ||
Dec 201647000 mi | Parking brake never fixed. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jun 201670000 miUS $900 | broken spring, drivers side |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
Feb 201436300 mi | one faulty window switch | ||
Feb 201548000 miUS $450 | Rear Oxygen sensor |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Kentucky, United States Jun 2011 - Feb 2018 | |||
Jun 201756000 miUS $50 | trunk would not open. new latch installed. had extended warranty so only had to pay deductible. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 2015124000 miUS $3700 | Turbocharger was replaced |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jan 201429540 mi | CHANGED ONE O2 SENSOR | ||
Jul 201542660 mi | Paint on door handles peeling Mirror light on driver side visor wouldn't stay on |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Mar 201532860 mi | Problem with O2 sensor, and throttle body. Both were replaced under warranty, so no cost to me. | ||
Jul 201537200 mi | Rear window with defrost grid had to be replaced due to grid failure. Done under warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Louisiana, United States May 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
Apr 201680000 miUS $95 | Car was leaking water during rain. Carpets were soaked and spare tire well had water. Sunroof drain was plugged. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States May 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
Aug 201350600 miUS $96 | The dome light over the tailgate is not working and the bulb is not the problem. They spent a hour trying to diagnose the problem and did not come up with one....so the issue is not resolved. | ||
Jun 201474000 miUS $700 | Odometer stopped working and the "cluster" needed to be replaced. | ||
Jul 2015109500 miUS $1700 | replaced a/c compressor and associated parts; recharged freon. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
Feb 201329200 mi | aft seat belt stuck needed to be replaced |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
May 201210960 mi | odometer was stuck. Some variable capacitors had to be "discharged" to fix it, and the fix worked. | ||
Dec 201227900 mi | Cluster replaced. Problem, which came up in diagnostic testing, had symptoms that included intermittent illumation of tachometer and speedometer, and strobe-like flashing of data screen. rear passenger door lock working intermittently | ||
Nov 201352600 miC $50 | Electronic lock controlling the gas lid was unreliable, often took many lock/unlock cycles with the remote to unlock it. Decided to permanently disable the locking mechanism (It's latched, but always unlocked now) | ||
Jul 201465180 miC $50 | radiator leak where plastic half joins aluminum half | ||
Aug 201587020 miC $71 | replace rear window wiper arm assembly | ||
Aug 2016108180 miC $100 | replace heater fan speed control resistor, which had failed. | ||
Feb 2017119660 miC $475 | replace broken left front coil spring | ||
Jul 2017125426 miC $340 | replace rear wiper motor assembly |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - May 2023 | |||
Dec 2016109000 miUS $450 | Two knock sensors were replaced. One had failed. The other was close to failure. | ||
Jun 2017121000 miUS $500 | Two broken rear springs | ||
Mar 2018137000 miUS $700 | Rebuilt alternator installed Battery dead. | ||
Aug 2021190000 miUS $800 | bad springs replaced | ||
May 2023213000 miUS $5500 | Blown alternator and battery replaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2021 | |||
Jan 201428875 miUS $50 | Radio Stopped working and battery began to drain. In the end, I guess it was the failed radio that was causing the battery to discharge. It was replaced under warranty so I do not know what the charge was outside of the 50 dollar copay. | ||
Jul 201538542 miUS $50 | Failed combivalve triggered check engine light. Fixed under warranty. | ||
May 201640000 miUS $780 | Failed compressor. AC was weak and inconReplaced by independent shop. | ||
Nov 201752000 miUS $80 | Trunk latch failed. Ordered aftermarket part and replaced myself. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Nov 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 201864480 miC $340 | Replaced front brakes and pads | ||
Nov 202069440 miC $250 | Replaced rear brakes |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States Apr 2014 - May 2018 | |||
Dec 201538000 miUS $350 | Secondary air injection system fault code. Dealer diagnosed faulty valve and replaced under certified used warranty ($50 deductible). | ||
Jan 201741200 mi | Fuel door difficult to open. Does not unlock. Dealer lubricated. Not much difference. Fuel door mechanism does not reliably open. Fuel door motor replaced by dealer. | ||
May 201757000 miUS $700 | Clutch pedal firm. Not able to disengage clutch. Broke pedal. Master cylinder seized. Replace master cylinder, pedal, and pedal bracket. Fill in scratches. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
May 201117000 mi | check engine light - Evap system failure, no other symptoms. Was able to drive car till part arrived. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
Oct 20113100 mi | Driver's side wiper blade was striking the A pillar when the wipers were set on high speed. Dealer repositioned the wiper arm on the shaft and solved problem. | ||
Aug 201319840 mi | Cruise control was switched off in software after reflash for Recall #24W4. Dealer tracked down problem and switched cruise control back on. Issue resolved. | ||
Jun 201424800 mi | Left front coil spring broke. No symptoms, found by dealer during routine check. Also required upper strut mount and stabilizer bar link. All replaced under warranty. Panoramic sunroof creaking and popping when open. Dealer lubricated sunroof, is quiet now. | ||
Sep 201425420 mi | Dealer replaced left front gs shock absorber under warranty which was clunking after last repair to suspension. Dealer replaced entire panoramic sunroof assembly under warranty after failed attempts to silence rattles. | ||
Aug 201530860 mi | All four coil springs have now broken and been replaced under warranty. Both upper strut mounts, both stabilizer links and one strut have been replaced. Other than one very loud bang under the car the broken springs were symptom free. Rear ID light failed. Dealer replaced both bulbs, housings and harnesses due to corrosion under warranty. | ||
Sep 201637200 miC $150 | Oil pan was severely rusted in two places and was replaced at oil change. | ||
Mar 201739060 mi | Replaced front pipe/catalytic converter Part 1K0-254-510-TX. Repair covered under Emissions Warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
Nov 201326660 mi | Driver's side wiper blade was striking the A pillar. Dealer adjusted wiper arm, replaced wiper blade, and repaired damaged paint under warranty. | ||
Feb 201535526 mi | Condensation in right tail light. Dealer replaced tail light assembly under warranty. Front passenger door was sticking. Dealer lubricated seal. Clutch makes 'hooting' noise after cold start. Dealer could not replicate. No changes made. | ||
Aug 201647520 miC $216 | Tailgate failed to close after shopping trip. Dealer was on way home. Diagnosed as internal failure of latch mechanism. Replaced with new latch. | ||
Jan 201743760 mi | Fuel door lock motor began failing to unlock at random times. Lubricating plunger did not solve, so disconnected fuel door lock motor entirely. Now the door is permanently unlocked. May repair motor at a later date | ||
Dec 202076880 miC $6000 | First gear and input shaft failed. Entire transmission replaced. Dealer originally misdiagnosed as flywheel failure and replaced that initially as well. |
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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201223000 mi | Radio/Display unit quit working. Dealer replaced under warranty. Had to be ordered so we were given a loaner while it was in the shop. |
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Australian Capital Territory, Australia Aug 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Aug 201326040 mi | persistent ongoing leaks despite repeated repairs. leaks most likely from sun roof. leak soaks headliner above driver. replaced cracked/faulty pistons | ||
Nov 201327280 mi | Roof leaking again Twanging noise from around lower driver corner of windscreen. Exterior rain gutter trim left in boot after previous repair. Number plate light bulb replacement | ||
Jan 2014 | Roof repaired, however unable to verify fix as we sold the car. |
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
Sep 201127280 mi | Rear Passenger door opening mechanism failed. Replaced mechanism and problem was solved. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201581220 miC $2000 | Dual Mass Flywheel failure. Engine had audible rattling at cold idle (disappeared when hot or when transmission engaged). Dual Mass Flywheel was diagnosed as failed and replaced. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
Feb 20118000 mi | Problem with EGT sensor, software updated under recall. | ||
Mar 20119000 mi | Replacement EGT sensor was faulty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2017 | |||
Dec 201010000 mi | Front passenger door would catch while opening intermittently. During 10,000 free maintenance I mentioned and dealer lubed all door latches; problem fixed. | ||
Aug 201121000 mi | Electronic latch for rear passenger side door not responding to controls, requiring manual opening of the door from inside. | ||
Apr 201230800 mi | Rear door latch broken, possibly by too much force used to open. Electronic door latches on driver's, passenger's and one rear passenger doors were replaced. Right front door wouldn't lock and rear door sometimes wouldn't unlock. | ||
Jun 201454000 miUS $400 | Rear suspension needed to replace coils and struts, both coils/springs broken and struts worn out after only 4 years and most miles were on the highway but did include Boston pot hole winter driving. Radio died. All fuses fine. Web research showed hopeless. Purchased replacement on E-Bay pulled from 2013 Hybrid Jetta for $400. Works great. | ||
Mar 201678000 mi | Exhaust flap was sticking--replaced for free on manufacturer extended warranty | ||
Jan 201726000 mi | Not really an unexpected problem; battery was dead after 6 years but I kept jumping and trickle charging until selling the car back to VW--they got it with a dead battery :) |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
Aug 201296500 miUS $2410 | Intercooler hose leak at metal fitting. Hose replaced. | ||
Apr 2014161700 miUS $735 | Replaced intake manifold because of sticking EGR shaft causing check engine light | ||
Oct 2014183800 miUS $250 | Replaced ignition key cylinder | ||
Nov 2014188000 miUS $150 | Original battery weak with one dead cell | ||
Oct 2015228300 miUS $250 | Short in overhead interior lighting system | ||
May 2016249900 miUS $842 | Replace turbo boost control module |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jun 201448000 mi | Framework of Panoramic Sunroof was preventing front section from closing all the way. VW paid for complete replacement parts and labor. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alberta, Canada Dec 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jun 201761380 mi | Exhaust Flap was sticking - Known problem/recall | ||
Oct 201762000 mi | -VW Emissions Recall -Repair of emissions system -Approved fix / Programming |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Nov 20094000 mi | steering wheel off center | ||
Aug 201018000 mi | center rear seat belt stuck. had to be cut and replaced. | ||
Feb 201126900 mi | replaced exhaust flapper | ||
Apr 201130000 mi | CEL came on. Dealer replaced glow plug in cylinder 4. | ||
Sep 201260000 miUS $100 | exhaust gas temperature sensor | ||
Mar 201488000 miUS $100 | Exhaust gas temperature sensor replaced. | ||
Jun 201491000 mi | Replace broken rear springs |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States May 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jul 201367000 miUS $440 | compressor blew after 37 months of ownership. Dealer said the repair was $800 but they would go 50/50. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
Dec 20091200 mi | flat fixed | ||
Jan 20101800 mi | dead battery. push started the car(manual transmission) and drove to the dealer. charging system checked with no trouble found. took the car for a long drive; the problem has not happened again. | ||
Sep 201121000 mi | drivers door did not lock using the key fob(remote). faulty door latch was replaced. | ||
Jan 201224000 mi | drivers door would not lock | ||
Jul 201453000 mi | radio died, 2hrs. to diagnose radio replaced with a defective radio. needed to return to dealer for additional diagnosis!!! dealer ordering another radio. | ||
Aug 201453500 mi | finally received a working radio 8/8/2014!!! | ||
Jul 201670000 miUS $260 | water leaking into passenger footwell and also into the trunk. Problem was diagnosed and moon roof drains cleared for $260.00. Issue was not resolved!!!! I called VW corporate customer service and they told me it would not be covered fixed!! AC compressor failed | ||
Oct 201672000 mi | check engine light, replaced the intake manifold. car is still in the shop however, the issue I brought the car in for was not resolved(an intermittent metallic clicking) coming from the engine bay. | ||
Nov 201672800 mi | separating flywheel |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
Mar 201232000 mi | Driver door appeared to be hanging low. Dealer inspected and confirmed that the door was coming loose from the car. They resecured the door. | ||
Apr 201233000 mi | Bad O2 sensor. Replaced. | ||
Aug 201238900 mi | Pressure sensor clogged for cylinder 1. Replaced glow plug sensor and fuel injector. | ||
Nov 201581000 miUS $1000 | Sensor / control for air intake went bad. Needed to replace entire intake manifold to fix. | ||
Apr 201684000 miUS $918 | Throttle body replaced. | ||
Sep 201791000 miUS $300 | Recall for snowflap on air intake, and update for VW emissions settlement. | ||
Jan 2022117000 mi | Replace turbo charger. Covered under extended warranty as part of VW settlement. | ||
Jun 2022118358 miUS $75 | Replace low beam bulb on passenger side. | ||
Jul 2022119604 mi | Noise while turning right. Replaced front right wheel bearing. Check engine light came on. Diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogged w/ soot. Replaced DPF and EGR filter. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
Dec 20105000 mi | Car hesitates under load at 21/2200 RPM,documented on TDI forum.Dealer says "no such problem" and probably didn't check anything but codes and since there was no "check engine light", there was no problem.Told the internet is not |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States Sep 2009 - Feb 2017 | |||
Dec 20093000 mi | Instrument cluster mask had a rattle. Dealer added 'flocking' tape. Rattle occurs less often, but still will occasionally make noise | ||
Jul 20108800 mi | Bluetooth module would not work (no power) on intermittent ignition cycles. Problem appeared to occur more often in hotter weather. Dealership replaced module under warranty. | ||
Sep 201011000 mi | Sunroof would shudder when closing. Dealer recreated problem and fixed by cleaning and lubricating the sunroof guide rails. Rear passenger door lock would sometimes not unlock with rest of doors. Dealer recreated issue and replaced lock box in door. | ||
Nov 201013000 mi | Trim panel on rear of Rear passenger door handle came loose. Dealership re-attached. | ||
Feb 201349500 miUS $100 | Check engine light came on. Took to dealer and found that Exhaust Flap was stuck open. Part was replaced, covered under extended warranty. My deductible was $100, total cost was about $680 | ||
Jan 201555000 miUS $85 | MIL lamp turned on. A few days later, car entered Limp Mode, Glow plug lamp lit. Car ran fine on next ignition cycles (MIL remains on). Told at dealership that Intake Manifold needs replacement. Cost would be $1100. Did not repair. | ||
Sep 2015112000 miUS $1100 | Check Engine Light remained on. Car went into limp mode (No acceleration) every ignition cycle. Fault showed intake manifold was faulty. Replaced Check Engine Light remained on, Glow plug flashing. Car went into limp mode (No acceleration) every ignition cycle. Fault showed wastegate solenoid was faulty. Replaced Check Engine Light remained on, Glow plug flashing. Car went into limp mode (No acceleration) every ignition cycle. Fault showed differential pressure sensor was faulty. Replaced | ||
Oct 2015113300 miUS $69 | Rear liftgate would not latch when door was closed. Replaced latch myself |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
Sep 201011780 mi | Bearing in transmission. Made a noise. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2015 | |||
Feb 201333300 mi | Car had intermittent CEL, diagnosed as faulty exhaust flap, replaced under warrenty | ||
Jul 201335200 miUS $400 | number 3 oxygen sensor went bad, tripped a CEL | ||
Jan 201532000 miUS $275 | car had the infamous intercooler icing problem, dealer charged to diagnose, but VW sprang for the repair kit, which may or may not be effective. Great car but cannot rely on it. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
Sep 201237200 mi | Knocking noise during steering cleared by replacing steering rack under warranty. Passenger seat belt buckle recepticle causing rattle. | ||
Dec 201240300 mi | Starter engaged, motor turned over and started but ran for only 20 seconds. This repeated 3 times after which it was towed to dealer. Car sat outside in below freezing temps for 2 days (because it occurred over weekend). The first dealer only found a drained battery. Car was subsequently seen by my regular dealer who diagnosed iced intercooler intake as the cause. Cold weather mod kit was installed which to date has solved problem. | ||
Sep 201349600 mi | Rear wagon door was replaced under the rust warranty. Some rust was occurring by the licence plate lights. | ||
Oct 201692580 mi | Right rear parking brake was dragging. Parking brake cable tension was adjusted (loosened) which fixed the problem. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States May 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
Dec 201021000 mi | TDI engine. Twice in one week it would not start. Engine would crank then stop with a hard jerk. Started after sitting 5 mins, ran rough for 1 min. Found 2oz oil/water mix in intercooler pipe. Dealer could not replicate symptom or diagnose. | ||
Jun 201132000 mi | Replaced intercooler and intake piping to prevent accumulation of moisture which rendered the car inoperable in low temperatures. Covered under tsb released in May. | ||
Jun 201399000 miUS $193 | Glow plug failed causing CEL, reduced power, and stumbling at speed. | ||
Mar 2014112000 miUS $163 | moisture accumulating in intercooler during cold weather. hydrolocks engine and prevents starting. TSB exists. dealer installed the "revised" intercooler but it still happens. stranded three times. no long term fix. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jan 201240000 mi | Hydrolock, leading to bent connecting rod. Was probably caused by fluid in intercooler. Engine replaced under warranty. Intercooler upgrade kit ordered, will be installed upon receipt. | ||
Jul 201252000 miUS $420 | TSB for Intercooler, install Cold Weather Kit. Check engine light error code P0142, EGR efficiency error. Code went away for a few days, the came back. Next diagnosis was to change EGR valve (there are two on this car), I didn't bother finding out which one, traded the car instead. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
Aug 201123000 mi | Passenger-side rear door would not open from outside after power unlock. Could only open the door by mechanical door-open latch from inside. Dealer replaced the power-lock solenoid module and problem is fixed now. | ||
Jan 201427000 mi | MIL light came on during extremely cold weather in Boston. The codes were P048A and P047F, for auxilliary emissions controls. (Butterfly valve or its sensor's malfunction; between the two cat. converters in exhaust system). |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States May 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Dec 201011000 mi | JSW with iPod interface ... frequently does not recognize an iPod plugged in. Of course it did recognize iPod on repair trip. | ||
Jul 201123000 mi | iPod connection never worked consistently with any of our three different iPod models. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
Mar 20105000 mi | Rear hatch release mechanism self-destructed and fell down into the hatch. Was 1300 miles from home; dealer ordered parts air freight and fixed it in 30 minutes the next day. | ||
May 201121000 mi | ECM reflash, possibly to address part-throttle hesitation. | ||
Sep 201238000 miUS $366 | Boost hose between turbo and intercooler rotted out. | ||
Nov 201239500 mi | EGR filter failed low pressure test. Not covered under federal 8/80 warranty, but VW agreed to pay given that car would not pass MA emissions test without replacing expensive EGR filter. | ||
Dec 201240000 mi | CEL back on less than 30 days/1 month after EGR filter replacement. Dealer says Diesel Particulate Filter failed. Car goes in Jan. 7 for new DPF and EGR filters, both this time under emissions warranty. Will I keep this car? | ||
Jan 201340300 mi | Dealer replaced failed Diesel Particulate Filter, failed EGR filter and one sensor. Covered under 80k emissions warranty. Sunroof rear drain plumbing leaking into cargo area and spare tire well. | ||
Jul 201343200 miUS $377 | RF wheel bearing got noisy, wheel had 1/4" of play. Bearing replaced. | ||
Apr 201449000 miUS $466 | Exhaust gas temperature sensor failed. Replaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
Jun 201233000 mi | Drivers side sun roof drain | ||
Nov 201240000 mi | Drivers and passenger side sun roof drains replace. Both A pillars replaced along with headliner do to water damage. Carpet was cleaned and disinfected. This was my second trip for the sun roof drains in less than a year. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Missouri, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Sep 201574000 miUS $800 | emissions failure light traced to bad glo plug - dealer rec'd replace all 4 (he said 5?) NOT to do with VW emissions peroblem | ||
Jul 201682200 mi | emission sensor gone bad - car would not pass state emissions inspection. Further problem after repair that catalyst sensor would not reset so car will still not pass - they say you just have to drive it - 650 miles so far and no reset yet. Update: reset after 1,100 miles. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Hampshire, United States May 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
May 2016160000 miUS $650 | Starter failed, had to have car towed and wait for new parts to arrive. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States May 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 201110000 mi | Updated ECU |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States May 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
Jan 201593000 mi | Entire radio suddenly quit working. | ||
Apr 201583700 miUS $748 | Radio | ||
Jun 201587000 miUS $325 | Radio replaced |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jul 201333200 mi | Exhaust pressure flap failed and set engine warning lamp and fault code | ||
Aug 201334000 miUS $170 | driver's side low beam headlight stopped working, had to replace cluster | ||
Jan 201542000 mi | broken wire on solenoid connector on turbocharger, turbo pressure sensor fault, wire and connector repaired | ||
Apr 201543500 miUS $500 | broken rear spring, replaced both rear coil springs |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
Mar 201665000 miUS $790 | Oxygen sensor was replaced |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
Nov 201136000 mi | Drivers side rear door gasket had become loose. Ordered new gasket. New gasket installed. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
Oct 20102000 mi | Radio intermittent failure. Attempted software update which caused the radio to completely stop working. Radio replaced under warranty. Radio intermittent failure. Attempted software update which caused the radio to completely stop working. Radio replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Sep 2013 | Saw metal flakes in fuel when changed the filter, suggesting that the HPFP was starting to fail, but VWOA refused to OK a repair until there was a failure. When it fails it will destroy much of the fuel system. So I got rid of the car. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
Dec 201356000 mi | Replaced fuel pressure sensor in manifold | ||
Jul 201467000 miUS $50 | Car won't hold alignment. Replaced the ball joints. Seems a little more stable. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
May 2015117600 miUS $900 | AC recharge. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada Jan 2013 - Aug 2017 | |||
Mar 201573160 miC $300 | Environmental calibration and reader in exhaust system | ||
Jun 201574400 miC $500 | Suspension broke will driving. Was replaced by dealer, partially covered by extended warranty after dealer contacted VW. | ||
Sep 201578740 miC $400 | Cracked boot. Replaced by dealer, covered by warranty. radio stop working in august. Radio shot and replaced. Covered by extended warranty. Waited 2 weeks for the radio to come in from Germany. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alabama, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 201133000 mi | The back seat was coming apart already, though never have kids or pets back there. A metal piece which holds upholstery in place came loose and could not be made to snap back. In November replaced fuel pump, earlier had to fix Bluetooth. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Dec 201391000 miUS $85 | Car threw a MIL for a failed cylinder 1 pressure sensor. Replaced the #1 glow plug, as the sensor is built into the glow plug. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Aug 201250700 mi | Turbo system failed, whole turbo system replaced under power train warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
Feb 201238000 miUS $100 | Door lock | ||
Jul 201242500 miUS $2225 | Leak through sunroof. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 201439000 miUS $450 | Rear window wiper stripped and flops around. Still waiting on parts after one month. Charged $148 to look at it and said extended warrenty would pay the rest. | ||
Jan 201778000 mi | Replaced tailgat struts. Paid by VW diesel owner compensation card. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Missouri, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Aug 201455600 miUS $500 | Repair to the exhaust system. | ||
Feb 201678000 mi | Fuel system, something with the fuel line I think. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
Sep 201589000 miUS $100 | Radio died |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Oregon, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
Mar 201111000 mi | Audio stopped working. The dealer ordered the new system that had to be installed in about 3-4 days. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Iowa, United States Oct 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jun 201569000 miUS $560 | Starter went bad | ||
Nov 201573000 miUS $65 | EGR pressure differential sensor gone bad. Replaced with new part | ||
Dec 201575000 miUS $350 | Both rear springs broken, one at top, one on bottom. Replaced with towing package springs (European), stronger and they raised back of the car about 2.5 inches (which is what I wanted anyways for hitch purposes). | ||
Apr 201794000 miUS $800 | Radio unit dead, did not repair since plan to return car to VW as a part of TDI buyback. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jul 2015111000 miUS $225 | Replaced compressor control valve |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Missouri, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jan 201428700 miUS $775 | Fuel pump and serpentine belt. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Louisiana, United States May 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jun 201567000 miUS $1650 | For the second time in two years an AC compressor failed and had to be replaced, making this the third compressor in this car that is just five and a half years old and has only 67000 miles Radio failed | ||
Dec 201571000 mi | Flywheel is bad. Still in shop. Waiting on more parts, etc. Steering wheel mounted switch for computer functions went out. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
Apr 2015109500 miUS $450 | Replaced passenger side CV joint and boot. | ||
Jul 2015112700 miUS $2200 | DPF cracked w/ clogged EGR (P0401 code). |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
Apr 201214200 mi | LR Door seal cracked and required replacment. LF Door latch required adjustment |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
Sep 2013102000 mi | Radio power went off while driving, not able to turn back on. | ||
Oct 2014134000 miUS $900 | Replaced intake manifold due to stuck runner arm. TDI Diesel engine needs intake manifold replaced eventually anyway due to build-up. About $450 for the part and $450 for the labor. | ||
Aug 2015164000 miUS $2300 | Lost turbo power while driving; 2 days of diagnostics revealed bad wire going to injector and a bad part in the turbo system; replaced both | ||
Jan 201744000 mi | Radio never fixed. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States May 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Jun 20101000 mi | Found 02 sensor fault code when scanned with my vcds 3 days after delivery. Check engine light came on 5 days after delivery. Dealer tried software flash, no help. Dealer installed new rear O2 sensor, problem fixed. Instrument lights randomly changed intensity. VCDS scan by owner had two fault codes in Central Electronics Module. Dealer ordered new Lighting Control Rheostat. Dealer installed new Lighting rheostat to fix intermittent problem. Car had air conditioning fault code in Central Electronics Module when scanned by owner two days after delivery. Owner noticed that a/c air was too cold, and could not be easily adjusted with temperature control on dash. | ||
Jun 20119000 miUS $34 | Reoccurence of intermittent failure of the Dimmer control on dash. VCDS showed fault codes related to shorts in dimmer. Instrument lights always on full, indicator lights failure on doors etc. Problem resolved itself. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2017 | |||
Oct 201011000 mi | Driver-side mirror lost turn signal indication and heated mirror function due to loose connector. Motor stayed functional. Connector reattached. | ||
Feb 201235000 mi | Rear seat bracket for cupholders replaced. | ||
Sep 201245000 mi | Dealer installed new Bluetooth module due to class-action lawsuit. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jan 201336580 mi | Replaced rear O2 sensor - 1K0 998 262 AE | ||
Jul 201453720 mi | Flap system became faulty - stuck open or closed (can't remember!) I checked it with VAGCOM so went prepared. I knew the extended warranty existed in the U.S> so I was happy to see it "crossed the border". |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Dec 201011000 mi | Creaks and rattles. Lots of them on a 7 month old car with 11K miles. Not good and am considering selling if i cannot get satisfaction. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - May 2017 | |||
Nov 201253340 miC $270 | Electrical fault one glow plug - replaced. | ||
May 201367560 miC $400 | rear passenger suspension coil spontaneously broke while parked. | ||
Mar 201481840 miC $805 | Front coil springs. Replaced rear coil springs 10 months earlier. Bitter. | ||
Apr 2015101680 miC $450 | Right front wheel bearing Oxygen cel | ||
Apr 2016122120 mi | p2015 Intake Maifold runner Ckt Position |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 20103000 mi | Hot electrical component smell and radiator fans running. Water temp normal and outside temp 35 degrees. Found out that previos visit for electrical smell and radiator fan running was likely normal and related to burning of stored particulate exaust matter. | ||
Nov 201013000 mi | Poor AM and FM radio reception. Satellite Siris worked fine. TSB 2023500 fixed problem. Software update? | ||
Dec 201358000 miUS $750 | Bad fuel injector | ||
Jan 201459000 miUS $400 | Replace left rear door lock solenoid. Replace left rear doolock selonoid | ||
Jan 201583500 mi | windshield wipers did not work. they said the fuse was in the wrong place, odd. radio not working at all. one trip to order, a second to install. | ||
May 201576000 miUS $45 | Front headlight bulb replaced | ||
Nov 201584000 miUS $40 | Headlight replaced | ||
Feb 201686700 mi | Exhaust flapper valve. Check engine light. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada Apr 2010 - Jan 2015 | |||
Dec 201028520 mi | iced up intake due to moisture with subsequent melting causes water in the injection system. This could lead to severe engine damage due to hydrolock. problem known to vw no solution available yet. problem known in the forums | ||
Mar 201140300 mi | Gasket in the firewall repaired which led cold air into the passenger room. The replacement seal was ordered but not installed because the installation would have been a 2 day job. attempted to fix faulty casket in firewall, replamenet part arrived faulty, new part is ordered | ||
Jun 201153320 mi | iced up intercooler hose has been replaced with completely new intercooler and its connection | ||
Dec 201177500 mi | Fault Code cleared | ||
Apr 201291980 miC $100 | turbo actuator position sensor G581 replaced | ||
Jan 2013119040 mi | Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit intermittent. Actuator Module for Turbocharger 1 intermittent. | ||
Feb 2013122440 miC $650 | Flap from the revised intercooler leaked air i.e. vacuum not held. | ||
Mar 2013124000 miC $500 | Exhaust pressure flap | ||
Sep 2013143840 miC $180 | a/c not working. Dealer quoted 1200CAD for new compressor. Changed the RCV myself (60CAD) and had the system charged by a independent shop (180CAD) | ||
May 2014161980 miC $770 | a/c compressor replaced | ||
Jun 2014163680 miC $600 | The new a/c compressor failed after 45 min of operation. Another a/c compressor was installed and this time a new condenser too. | ||
Aug 2014166180 miC $1500 | Exhaust valve (EGR Valve N18) needed to be replaced (for the second time) |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jun 201113000 mi | Check Engine light came on again. Same problem as before dealer said they need to order parts. | ||
Dec 201241000 mi | Engine shut down on highway. CEL/MIL and fuel system lights flashing. Car would crank but failed to start. Towed to VW dealer. Diagnosed as High Pressure Fuel Pump failure and complete fuel system clean out required. | ||
Jul 201350700 mi | Turbo charger on the TDi engine went out. | ||
Oct 201460000 miUS $240 | Reported that the engine will die intermitantly when taking foot off brake pedal to start acceleration. Dealer had the car for one day, and they were unable to replicate the problem. Still had to pay for diagnostic fee. | ||
Jul 201584000 mi | Diesel Particulate Filter (#6) and EGR Filter (#4) replaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
Jun 20102000 mi | Intermittant radio display failure. | ||
Jul 201236000 mi | CV axle bad since new. Reported problem early with no resolution. Finally fixed under warranty just before the warranty expired. | ||
Apr 201345300 mi | Cruise control stopped working. Repaired by dealer under extended warranty. | ||
Mar 201461000 miUS $100 | AC compressor was replaced. Optional extended warranty paid for repair less my $100 deductible. Otherwise, the repair cost would have been $1,200. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
Nov 201696300 mi | The throttle cutting DPF warning light came in at about 98k in November but hasn't resurfaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 2016129800 miUS $340 | Exhaust sensor failed |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States May 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
Jul 201227800 miUS $38 | Also noted a water leak in spare tire well and well cover. Mechanic said no leaks found but may have been result of not fully closing rear hatch. Will continue to monitor. | ||
Oct 201232000 mi | Persistent water leak in spare tire well. Not properly diagnosed on earlier visit. Mechanic found what he thinks caused the leak and rerouted a drain line from the sun roof to the right rear wheel well. So far, so good. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Arizona, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
Sep 201268000 miUS $400 | internal compressor failure, svc. advisor first said it would cost $1100.00. He made calls, and said VW would pay half. | ||
Sep 2016133000 miUS $5242 | Hpfp fragmented and sent metal flakes throughout fuel system. This was a known faulty hpfp, but their extended warranty ended at 120k. I was never notified of suspect fu |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
Aug 201679000 mi | changed the exhaust sensor |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
May 201436120 mi | Exhaust flap replaced under VW warranty program | ||
Mar 201757040 miC $1200 | Spring, stabilizer bar, bearings Replace battery | ||
Apr 201863798 miC $150 | Low refrigerant |
turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Prince Edward Island, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
Aug 20109920 mi | fuel tank level sensor bad, when filled up and restarted it showed off-scale. after second start-stop cycle, the indicator came back in range. dealer replaced with new part, told it was manufacturer defect and all covered under man.warr. when cold, coasting downhill in 3rd gear engine stumbles while speed is steady, with steady pressure on accelerator. intermittent, only happens when cold so dealer can't replicate or diagnose yet. | ||
Dec 201019840 mi | car failed to start after having been driven long distance, parked in cold for 4 hr. shop diagnosed as water trapped in intercooler/intake, said no fix currently, but problem seen numerous times with same intake design |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alabama, United States Jul 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
Jul 201328000 miUS $450 | Leak in panoramic sunroof. Inoperable rear driver's side window. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States Dec 2009 - Feb 2014 | |||
Dec 201228000 mi | front passenger side and rear driver side door locks not locking/unlocking so they were replaced; rear driver side door window disconnected from mechanism that raises and lowers window so they replaced clip |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Utah, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Aug 201115000 mi | During hot weather only, the driver sunvisor became stiff and squawked when moved. Dealer ordered a replacement part. Rear seat armrest would not unlatch, so it could not be folded down. Dealer informed it was a common problem and was fixed during this trip | ||
Jan 201242300 mi | Upon starting, engine ran very rough, triggering check engine light. Driven to dealer. Faulty ignition coils found on 2 cylinders. All 5 ignition coils replaced under warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Minnesota, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201345700 mi | Drivers window switch partial down feature was not working. Dealer replaced switch under CPO warranty. Drivers door seal was torn at the bottom. Dealer replaced entire door seal under CPO warranty. | ||
Feb 201566000 miUS $50 | Replaced left inner CV boot under CPO warranty. Parking brake was freezing and staying on. Replaced left parking brake cable under CPO warranty. HVAC blower was squeaking. Blower motor replaced under CPO warranty. | ||
Apr 201567300 miUS $50 | Drivers side and passengers side front windows functioned okay but made crunching noises when going up and down. Both window regulators were replaced under CPO warranty. | ||
Jun 201787000 miUS $20 | Drivers side low beam died. Replaced both low beam headlights with Philips H7 Standard. | ||
Oct 201790000 miUS $500 | Repair oil leak. Gaskets at oil filter housing and oil cooler replaced. | ||
Mar 201893000 miUS $1300 | Front passenger side spring failed. Replaced both front spring and strut assemblies. Rear drivers side caliper was sticking and dragging. Caliper replaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jun 20118000 mi | Replaced secondary air sensor (P/N 07k-131-125-c) Replaced rear hatch trim (P/N 1k9-867-605-b-82v) | ||
Nov 201219900 mi | Replaced a jammed recirculation motor (P/N 1ko907511c) | ||
Oct 201543200 miUS $250 | Broken front coil spring and bushing |
4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jun 201586800 mi | Sun roof track damaged . |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201373000 miUS $280 | CV boot cracked and leaking grease | ||
Mar 201487000 miUS $210 | Manifold replaced under warranty and cleaned | ||
Jun 2016122000 mi | Diagnosed a leaking rear main seal. Check engine light for high idle. Car also leaked water into wheel well. Driver door no longer recognized when ajar. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Vermont, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201271200 miUS $50 | Gasket on turbo was leaking, discovered when in for oil change at dealer, repaired under used car warranty for VW certified vehicles, otherwise repair would have been about $125 | ||
Apr 201380800 miUS $72 | Linkage became loose,shifting in and out of 5th gear became difficult | ||
Jul 2014101800 miUS $125 | Replaced hatch gasket, failed to fix water leaking into spare tire well. Rear driver side spring was snapped in two. Spring replaced. Drains for sunroof were clogged, water leaked into spare tire well | ||
Oct 2014106000 miUS $4000 | Burnt valves head replaced on a car that was always serviced according to the book at the dealer | ||
Jul 2015115300 miUS $115 | The sensor measuring pad wear (front left rotor) was sending a false signal indicating wear. Replaced the cable and the signal went away | ||
Apr 2017144000 miUS $300 | Rust on leading edge of hood, hood was replaced under warranty right rear wheel bearing replaced Front wheel bearings replaced | ||
May 2017145000 miUS $500 | PCV clogged, blew out rear main seal, requiring that the tranny be dropped to repair AC Fan broke off | ||
Dec 2017150000 miUS $180 | CEL, needed bank 3 coilpack | ||
May 2018155000 miUS $285 | Rear pads and rotors |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States Jan 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
Aug 201028000 mi | Blinking CEL, had it towed to the dealer. Replaced intake manifold. Had to wait over a week for the part. | ||
Mar 201139000 mi | The AC didn't work. It needed a new compressor. | ||
May 201487500 mi | Intake manifold replaced under extended warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2019 | |||
Dec 201123000 mi | Loose fuel rail fitting on 2.0L Turbo (gas) resulted in fuel seepage detected by strong gasoline odor eminating from engine compartment. Caused by intake manifold replacement????? | ||
Jan 201224000 mi | Rattling throwout bearing/pressure plate @ idle. Clutch pedal has intermittent ratcheting feel when depressed/released. No action taken but will eventually need attention. Currently just minor annoyance but now on record. | ||
May 201226000 mi | CD player inoperable. Caused "CDC Hardware Failure" in radio display. Could not repair, so entire radio ordered then replaced (two trips). Check engine light came on after refueling during trip to TN, no discernable symptons. Checked gas cap. Went off after @ 150 mi. Annoying creak in right rear int. in cool mt. top temps. | ||
Sep 201568000 miUS $578 | Left front sunroof drain hose needed reattaching Torn cv boot | ||
Nov 201570000 miUS $67 | The electro-magnetic motor that controls the fuel filler flap ceased working in the closed position. | ||
Mar 201671000 miUS $240 | Right front sunroof drain leaked into A pillar - ala previously reported left front sunroof leak. | ||
May 201778224 miUS $400 | Malfunctioning turbocharger valve found/repaired during maintenance service. | ||
Jun 201778700 mi | Engine starting with a tangible thump. Threads in two of the bolt holes connecting engine/suspension cradle to the body stripped. Repair requires replacing cradle...$1400. | ||
Mar 201884000 mi | Pendulum bushing and front subframe needed replacing as engine was able to torque too much on its mounts. Symptoms were a hard thump upon starting and stopping of engine and constant thrumming through the steering wheel. Lower control arm bushings also replaced. Rear panoramic sunroof drain tubes leaking at sunroof outlets and left tube outlet behind wheel well liner clogged with road grime. Headliner trim and D pillar trim removed. Drain tube nipple/tube joints sealed with Flex Seal. Left rear wheel and well liner removed and drain tube snaked to reopen. | ||
May 201885000 miUS $890 | Right rear spring broke. Both rear springs replaced and 4 wheel alignment performed. | ||
Oct 201890 miUS $800 | Right front spring broke. Replaced both. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States Sep 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
Dec 2017118000 miUS $200 | Drain plug stripped, replaced oil pan, previous repair the drain plug was over tightened | ||
Jul 2018122000 miUS $2800 | new intake manifold and common rail fuel rail |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wisconsin, United States May 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
Aug 20098000 mi | Rattle in passenger door | ||
Jan 201033200 mi | engine killed while driving at low speed. could not restart. towed. replaced fuel control module |
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 2014113460 miC $435 | $6.00 part; an electrical relay burned out and cut the supply of electricity to the engine. |
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
Nov 201479980 mi | Sway bar bracket had broken |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jun 201799000 mi | OEm battery finally died |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
Sep 201017000 mi | Exhaust temperature sensor out of range. Ordered and replaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
Nov 2011116100 mi | Driver side headlight. | ||
Dec 2011120000 mi | Passenger side headlight. | ||
Nov 2012151000 miUS $1300 | ECM was replaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
Oct 200911000 mi | Defective unit in Compass. Ordered part installed. Compass works fine now. | ||
Mar 201251000 miUS $275 | Replace glow plug. | ||
May 2016118300 miUS $12 | Change headlight. | ||
Jun 2016120000 miUS $1400 | In intake manifold, cam on flap motor overextending. Sensor code showing error. 2 Defective pressure sensors replaced. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Minnesota, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 201448500 miUS $250 | Oxygen sensor failed in exhaust. | ||
Nov 201450000 miUS $100 | Car off, but noise coming from rear speakers | ||
Jun 201555000 mi | Failed tire pressure sensor | ||
Dec 201668000 mi | Door lock to left rear seat no longer opened with remote |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2017 | |||
Mar 201024000 miUS $10 | plastic panel beneath vehicle on passenger side became loose, making noise. reattached. | ||
May 201460000 mi | high pressure fuel pump failure, leading to contamination of downstream fuel system with metal fragments. including injectors and fuel lines. Covered under warranty by manufacturer. Estimated cost, $6500. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Nov 201027280 mi | Fuel pump needed to be changed because very noisy. | ||
Apr 201131620 mi | Checkup for diesel consumption: way much more than what is supposed to. Didn't find anything abnormal. But 50% more consumption is not normal. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
Sep 201265000 mi | Sunroof drain issue causing water to enter into the car interior | ||
Oct 201265500 mi | Same as previous problem but on the A pillars due to the previous repair also breaking the seals at the top of the front drains. | ||
Feb 201370300 mi | Same as previous but on the final pillar (C). |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Washington, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 201370000 miUS $282 | Inner left CV boot slinging grease - replaced CV joint boot and repacked with grease. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2011 | |||
Apr 201113000 mi | AM radio antenna base replaced |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States May 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
Sep 201013942 mi | Problem with clutch. Clutch release not smooth at the final end of pedal travel. Dealer sent me home when they couldn't replicate problem. | ||
Oct 201014012 mi | Clutch pedal dropped to the floor; no clutch! Towed to the dealer, after a week, they replaced clutch pedal, master cylinder, fluid and misc seals and parts. | ||
Feb 201116025 mi | Rear passenger electric window hits the top stop and auto opens, can't close window all the way. Dealer found window fault code and re-set basic settings. Seemed to work. Rear passenger seat belt plastic cover broken off belt closing mechanism. Dealer replaced seat belt. | ||
Jun 201119000 mi | Poor clutch release, car shuddering on cold take-off. Dealer couldn't replicate problem, but ECM software update while there seems to have mostly masked issue (overall smoother engine operation from software re-flash). | ||
Jun 201230000 miUS $100 | Bolt fell out of rear shock absorber and sway bar end link. | ||
Jun 201543000 mi | Re-adjusted the gear selector cables on manual transmission. | ||
Sep 201545000 miUS $20 | Springs required replacement. Car was bottoming out on uneven pavement. Replace windshield washer pump. | ||
May 201646000 miUS $70 | Pressure switch replaced on EGR system. | ||
Oct 201647000 miUS $169 | Replaced the battery. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
Jun 201018000 mi | Valve repaired. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Vermont, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
Mar 2015125000 miUS $1000 | Broken spring Bad bearing |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
Dec 201494000 miUS $70 | Intake manifold flap motor issue. Dealer would replace entire intake manifold. Dieselgeek part fixed it in less than 5 minutes! |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
Dec 201491000 miUS $1000 | High pressure fuel pump failed, needed replacement. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
Mar 201015500 mi | Replaced rear O2 sensor. | ||
Sep 201128520 mi | Replaced gas strut on rear hatch. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada May 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jun 2016100440 miC $1500 | Engine light had been on intermittently and then stayed on for 2 weeks the air intake sensor on the manifold was determined to be faulty and was replaced. Hoses located under the manifold were found to be swollen from an oil leak and three hoses required replacement. Hoses are not visible unless manifold is removed | ||
Aug 2016100440 miC $1500 | Unable to unlock the fuel cover |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 20099000 mi | Right rear window stopped working. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
Jul 201134700 mi | Check engine light -- error code indicated problem with Diesel Particulate Filter. VW tech HQ recommends replacement with new part. Part ordered, CEL off, car drivable in meantime. Defective diesel particulate filter resulted in clogged EGR filter. Entire exhaust between turbo and final muffler replaced with updated parts. Computer reflashed to modify DPF regeneration programming. | ||
Aug 201137100 mi | Right rear sunroof drain tube was found to be holed. Tube was replaced as well as complete headliner and d-pillar trim. | ||
Jan 201232500 mi | Second time sunroof drain in rear developed a leak. Headliner removed, repaired leak, now sunroof rattling badly in cold. | ||
Oct 201262000 mi | Sunroof drain leak at passenger a-pillar. Dealer found drain hose badly sealed at sunroof drain pan; removed hose, resealed, reassembled. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
Jul 201391000 miUS $825 | RADIO DEAD |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Arizona, United States Aug 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
Jul 201210200 mi | The only warranty issue (so far) was a sensor in the driver seat belt latch preventing the audio alert. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
Nov 201143000 mi | TSB. The mechatronic system was replaced (although it may have just been software, not sure, but they said replaced) The car drives and shifts a lot better now. Night and day. Highly recommended and zero cost. | ||
Jan 201248000 mi | Having trouble starting in freeze / thaw winter weather. I have found a VW technical service bulletin 21 11 01 / 2025464 dated May 24, 2011 that refers to fixing this. Replaced mechatronic which is computer and transmission as far as I know. New throttle valve | ||
Aug 201369700 miUS $427 | CV joint |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 201624800 miC $500 | The DPF needed to be chemically cleaned and purged. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2016 | |||
Nov 200916500 mi | DSG trans harsh 1-2 upshift in Sport mode. Mechatronics unit replaced. Symptoms: harsh shifting. Mechatronics unit (unit that controls DSG shifting) replaced under warranty. | ||
Dec 200917000 mi | Cabin heater fan failed in speeds 1-3. Resistor for fan motor replaced. | ||
Dec 201035000 mi | Noisy lower control arm bushings replaced | ||
May 201476000 mi | Front sway bar links. | ||
Nov 201484000 miUS $330 | Front sunroof drains leaking. Both drain tubes replaced with OEM tubes. | ||
Sep 201592000 miUS $800 | Coolant brown and cloudy, coolant analysis showed extreme acidity. High coolant temps noted. Radiator, thermostat, coolant replaced. | ||
Feb 201698000 mi | Check engine light on, Exhaust pressure sensor replaced. | ||
Apr 201699700 miUS $1200 | Steering rack replaced: Clicking noted when rolling forward/back, while turning the steering wheel. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 2014114000 miUS $800 | Flashing glow plug light and solid check engine light, car in limp mode. Fortunately, not the HPFP. Exhaust system - replaced part. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
Dec 20098000 mi | Intercooler hose came loose at a coupling. It had not been properly tightened during assembly and finally came loose disabling the engine. | ||
Jan 20109000 mi | Lighted mirror in visor on driver side did not work properly. The visor containing the light was replaced. | ||
Mar 201119000 mi | Rear tail light reflector on driver side had a crack on the inside. I pointed this out to dealer service and they ordered a new tail light assembly and installed it. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2012 | |||
Oct 200920300 mi | Light came on due to defective valve in exhaust system | ||
Dec 200922000 miUS $1 | part replaced after 6 week wait. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Mississippi, United States Feb 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
Apr 201030000 mi | O2 sensor aft the catalytic converter had a short. The repair labor and part cost $300 but was covered under VW's 3/36K warranty. | ||
Apr 201264300 miUS $582 | Sunroof drain nipples from the panoramic sunroof came unglued from drainage tubes causing a major interior water leak.This well documented problem is part of an ongoing class-action lawsuit. VW paid for 1/2 of the repair cost. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Mar 2021 | |||
Mar 201565720 miC $1411 | Replaced cracked Front springs + strut mounts and stabilizor links (all on both sides) and allignment | ||
Nov 201579360 miC $971 | Cracked belly engine cover replaced with side covers both sides. $400. Suspension work: stablilizer links on both sides and control arm bushings + ball joint on driver side. $571. | ||
Feb 201683080 miC $515 | Replacing cracked rear springs (one was cracked) since I purchased the car in Nov 2014. Replaced both. | ||
Nov 201690400 miC $577 | Driver side mirror main hinge replaced, was completely broken in several places. Housing and mirror had no damage. Was advised that this may be due to water/rust/dirt accumulation. | ||
Jul 2018101680 miC $120 | Got an error code P00D5. After the assessment the dealer determined that the engine two fans were feeding an intermittent signal, and recommended that in future they are replaced. Parts cost estimate $500 and labour cost $300. | ||
Aug 2019112851 mi | Engine light on P026A + P0299 + P0401- no power issue - Turbo boost pipe intercooler was disconnected Engine light on P0401 and P2002 - Exhaust gas recirculation flow insufficient + particulate trap bank efficiency below threshold - replaced EGR Filter, and DIESEL particulate filter | ||
Oct 2020121548 miC $1700 | Engine light P2015 - Intake Manifold replaced ($0 - warranty) | ||
Mar 2021124000 miC $250 | Muffler by-pass, after rear muffler fell off on Christmas EVE |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 2015193000 miUS $40 | Clanking sounds from front of car during low speed driving. | ||
Sep 2015202000 miUS $250 | Wiper linkage assembly front sway bars driver door latch replaced wiper linkage |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alaska, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2017 | |||
Dec 20083000 mi | Diesel engine particulate filter clogged. Cleared by driving at constant slow speed to burn off particulates. | ||
Jul 200910000 mi | For a car with only 7 months of driving, and only 10k miles on paved roads, the paint is terrible. Lots of chips and swirl marks. The swirl marks did not come off with Meguiar's swirl remover. VWOA said paint is NOT covered under warranty. I'm VERY sad. | ||
Jun 201131000 mi | Door locks on rear doors not working, so the alarm system also did not work. Dealer replaced both rear door locks. Both dealer and several websites note that this is a common problem. I also had the Engine Control Unit ECU reflashed. | ||
Jul 201132000 mi | Rear wiper and washer along with front washer and cabin fan suddenly stopped working. All fuses checked OK. Dlr reported the "Body Control Unit" was in need of replacement. Replacing corrected all problems. | ||
Apr 201239700 miUS $50 | Engine light on for emissions problem after a collision. Body shop did work and repair shop cleaned oxygen sensor. | ||
Nov 201361000 miUS $250 | Oxygen sensor was replaced. Part of the emissions system. | ||
Dec 201581000 mi | Exhaust flapper valve is not functioning and threw a code. It's a part of the warm-up mechanism. Indy mech cleaned and re-installed. It still malfunctions occasionally. I have not yet decided with the VW emissions stuff going on if it's worth fixing. Update: later fixed with code, after learning it was due to an aftermarket tune. | ||
Mar 201683000 miUS $985 | #1 Cylinder fuel injector stopped working. It was clogged completely. Not certain if 2 - 5% biodiesel fuel caused this. Other injectors were clean, though cleaning them helped get parameters straightened out. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Sep 201151000 miUS $125 | Engine code came up, car wouldn't start. Electrical short, battery died, reset computer, car started up again and ran smoothly. | ||
Sep 201279000 miUS $300 | A/C failed to come on for first 5-10 minutes, then blew cold after that. Reported that some valve in the compressor went bad and new compressor was installed. | ||
Jan 201360300 miUS $900 | Compressor ended up being bad, so had to get it replaced. | ||
May 201387700 miUS $450 | A/C stopped working again. We just put new compressor in during the month of January. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2012 | |||
Dec 200919000 mi | rear doors remained locked | ||
Jan 201020900 mi | part in door replaced, locks fixed |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jul 20098060 mi | The panoramic sunroof switch malfunctioned. First it was stuck open, then jiggled it 'til it closed and didn't touch it again until I got it to a dealer (not my dealer as I'm on a very long road trip). They were able to reset it, and it now works well. | ||
Mar 201018600 mi | Front passenger seat belt locks in place inappropriately. | ||
Feb 201241200 mi | The tiny electric motor that locks and unlocks the fuel flap had to be replaced. It was covered by warranty. | ||
Mar 201576260 mi | The housing on the rear right seat belt buckle fell off. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2017 | |||
Oct 201011000 mi | Car stalled immediately following warning light after getting off highway. Engine would not restart. Entire fuel system had to be replaced.. tank, pump, lines, injectors. VW covered all work but it took one month at dealer. | ||
Nov 201118000 mi | Creaking noise from front end when steering. Strut bearings replaced, problem solved | ||
Jul 201544000 miUS $300 | Water drain down to clear debris in the water drainage system |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 201465000 miUS $450 | Sunroof leak. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jul 201599000 mi | I had 3 repairs related to this at around 35000 miles. Car misfired and stalled eventually. Replaced injector, which was not the problem, I actually advised the service that the problem was with the sensor return wiring from the injector. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual AWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Mar 201143400 mi | Exhaust flap corroded and required replacement. Part replaced under warranty. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Missouri, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jan 2012 | Fuel filler door broke. | ||
Mar 201344000 mi | Fuel filler door broken. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Apr 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
May 201578000 miUS $3500 | Sunroof was broken. Installed wrong at the factory or the dealer. Car was bought CPO. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
Sep 201589000 miUS $463 | Interior moon roof shade failed to operate |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
Sep 201025000 mi | Rear Brakes prematurely worn with sticky emergency brake. Dealer replaced pads and adjusted emergency brake | ||
Apr 201140000 miUS $1100 | Moonroof leak fixed. | ||
Jul 201245000 miUS $2200 | ABS module faulty. Almost lost braking once. Module replaced under extended warranty. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
Oct 201027000 mi | Water dripping on my foot periodically after a heavy rain when I used the accelerator. This lasted for about a day. Took car in 4 days later (no rain) and it was caused by a blockage in the drain for panoramic sunroof (12 sq feet!). The drain was snaked. | ||
May 201252000 mi | Driving in town @30mph, suddenly there was no acceleration. Battery light on, engine off. Pulled over & couldn't start. Called AAA. Car started when tow truck arrived. Towed anyway. Ended up replacing a sensor. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
Nov 201564300 miUS $525 | Sensor replaced. It was reporting decreased pressure in the intake manifold. Said it may have been related to burning ethanol/gas while on a 6000 mile road trip. The actuator for the refueling door on the fender stopped working. It wouldn't open. | ||
Sep 201677000 miUS $25 | Right headlight bulb. No charge for installation. | ||
Oct 201677500 miUS $24 | Left headlight bulb. No charge for installation. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Missouri, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
Feb 2016108600 miUS $135 | Car wouldn't start, replaced battery, appeared to be original. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Argentina Mar 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
Mar 20107440 mi | Gas leak -- the hose which pumps the fuel into the engine, (abt 1/3 inch hi press. hose) wore out after rubbing against the w/shield wiper water container. The hole in the hose literally sprayed fuel all over the hot engine. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
Apr 201245300 miUS $1800 | We discovered that all four drains from the sunroof were detached and defective. The discovery was after warranty ran out, but it had been happening much longer. 5 inches standing water in spare tire well. | ||
Apr 201352300 miUS $600 | Antenna broke and could not be easily replaced, because the base had corroded to the roof when the sunroof leaked last year. | ||
Feb 201783000 miUS $4500 | Transmission was shifting very hard in low gear and had to be completely rebuilt. It should not have taken 90 days, but the mechanic kept trying to fix little things before going all in on a rebuilt trans. | ||
Mar 201891000 mi | Mechanic described lots of oil and grease leaks. Also, cracked belts. Steering system (control arms) getting loose and probably needs repair or replacement. Tons of electrical problems: no a.m. radio, doors do not lock/unlock all of the time, rear lift gate will not unlock or open at all. Decided to live with these issues and run the car into the ground, even though I would have preferred to get 50K more miles out of it before it went bad on me. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2020 | |||
Feb 201684000 miUS $1100 | Struts | ||
Dec 201695000 miUS $900 | Not sure |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201460760 mi | heard noise when press the brake, let dealer repair it cover by warrenty | ||
May 201568200 mi | Front passenger lock doesn't work. Replaced old lock. | ||
Dec 201574400 miC $150 | Engine light on, they say it is caused by knock sensor fail. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jul 201691000 miUS $128 | Oil cup was leaking. Replaced oil cup. | ||
Feb 2017102000 mi | ABS control module was replaced due to a recall. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
Mar 201244000 miUS $150 | Air conditioning was functioning poorly, due to low R134A refrigerant. System was recharged. | ||
Apr 201245000 mi | The AC compressor had a hole which caused the system to pressurize improperly. The compressor was replaced under the VW Certified Pre Owned warranty. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Louisiana, United States Jul 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
Dec 201135000 mi | The fold down cup holder between the back seats broke. VW replaced it with a newer version which is much better. I think VW is aware that the older design is defective |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2021 | |||
Sep 20107000 mi | Air bag light for passenger seat keeps coming on. |
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2008 - Dec 2014 | |||
May 201020000 mi | The manual dimmer on rear-view mirror broke and one of the rear air vents broke. Both were repair under warranty. |