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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 833 repairs.
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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 439 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
Feb 2015

5000 mi
Blower Motor Resistor failed 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Apr 2014 - Dec 2017
Mar 2017

103000 mi

US $150
replaced compressor control valve...system had to be evacuated, part installed ,then freon put back in. 
Jun 2017

120000 mi

US $197
battery exploded 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

111000 mi
Intake flap 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2015 - Sep 2017
Feb 2015

14000 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 2015

10100 mi

C $250
Fog light shattered by rock. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

120280 mi

C $350
CV Boot replacement Hub bearing replaced 
May 2022

133300 mi

C $100
intake manifold runner sensor repaired with aftermarket bracket 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2017
Aug 2014

11000 mi
Slight water leak at upper rear window on passenger rear door. The dealer reset the door seal and it's fine. 
Oct 2014

13800 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 2014

12800 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 2016

6800 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 2014

10000 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. 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
May 2015 - Nov 2016
Jun 2015

29000 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 2016

13300 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 2016

30000 mi
Replaced ECU 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
Aug 2015

20000 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 2016

20000 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 2015

15000 mi
Faulty intake sensor- got a loaner because of xmas holiday. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States
Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
Jul 2021

49000 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 2021

50000 mi

US $220
Speed sensor in one of the wheels failed. This disabled ABS and TSP / ESP systems. A lot of warning lights 
Dec 2021

51000 mi

US $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 2014

11000 mi
leaking intercooler o-ring 
Mar 2015

33000 mi
sunroof rattling over bumps and not closing from the tilt position. 1st trip tracks were lubed and frame adjusted. Problems returned. 
Apr 2015

33000 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 2015

9000 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 2016

24000 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 2015

12800 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 2014

3000 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 2015

17000 mi
Sunroof refused to close, and then broke. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014

6000 mi
1 of 2 engine Cooling fans not working. Fan replaced. 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2023
Apr 2015

9000 mi
Whine in transmission between 56 and 58mph. Dealer replaced transmission under warranty 
Aug 2015

11500 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 2016

19700 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 2022

63000 mi

US $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 2017

18000 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 2022

38000 mi

US $138
Evap problem fixed on second attempt a week later. Evaporative system leak causing check engine codes 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Vermont, United States
Mar 2014 - May 2017
May 2015

8000 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 2022

48360 mi

C $800
Oxygen sensor failed 
Jul 2022

48360 mi

C $800
Cam sensor replaced 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2015
Aug 2014

42000 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 2015

25800 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 2015

53500 mi
AC leak fixed. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
Jul 2015 - Mar 2017
May 2015

75000 mi

US $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 2014

16740 mi
Check engine light appeared, faulty oxygen sensor to blame. Fixed under warranty, no cost to me. 
Jun 2016

38440 mi
Replaced sway bar bushings under warranty 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2012 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014

26040 mi
Check-engine light. Exhaust flap module malfunction. 
Apr 2016

43900 mi
Loose suspension link causing loud rattle 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wyoming, United States
Mar 2013 - Jan 2017
Aug 2014

18300 mi
Sunroof rattled over anything but the smoothest pavement. The dealer cleaned and lubed it and it seems to be 95+% better. 
May 2015

27700 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 2014

43000 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 2014

33700 mi

US $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 2015

47000 mi
Recall, glow plug module on TDIs 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2016 - Sep 2017
Apr 2017

65000 mi

US $800
Broken rear spring -- both rear springs replaced 
Jun 2017

70000 mi

US $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 2015

26000 mi
Heat plates rubbing steering column. Causing news and vibration. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Oregon, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2017
Apr 2015

28000 mi
turbo oil return line seal leaking intercooler froze up during cold weather, car would not start. knew of these problems from forums, so had it towed rather than try to start. TSB was performed, part replaced. foam pieces in door jamb fell off, dealer glued them back on 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2016 - Oct 2018
Jan 2017

C $500
Spring coil cracked, damaged shock absorber and its bearing. 
Jun 2018

67580 mi

C $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 2013

500 mi
rar gate difficult to close. latch replaced at 500 miles 
Jul 2016

45000 mi

US $500
O2 sensor failed for the second time 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States
Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015

35000 mi
diesel related problem that caused loss of power. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Washington, United States
Feb 2015 - Jan 2017
Oct 2015

30500 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 2021

75691 mi

C $556
Right rear coil spring broken. Left rear fatiqued. Replaced both springs. 
Apr 2022

81530 mi

C $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 2013

2300 mi
Windshield broke with no explanation 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States
Sep 2013 - Jan 2017
Jan 2014

10700 mi
Squeak in front suspension 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Sep 2013 - May 2015
May 2014

12300 mi

US $160
airbag module married to passenger occupancy module 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Feb 2017
Dec 2012

6000 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 2013

10000 mi
Drivers site door (Window) screeches when opened very loud 
Jan 2014

28000 mi
Sunroof rattle squeak. Dealer replaced the composite sunroof frame and so far the noise is gone. Very happy so far. 
Jun 2015

55000 mi

US $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 2016

66000 mi

US $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 2015

15000 mi
Sun roof rattles 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2016
Apr 2016

59500 mi

US $180
battery failed and was replaced 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in District of Columbia, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013

2200 mi
Faulty Pressure switch on my Jetta TDI caused an engine caution light to go on (instrument cluster) and caused the engine to have very limited power 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

40000 mi
Gas tank air valve 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018

90500 mi

US $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 2016

53300 mi
Driver seatbelt locked up 
Aug 2016

87900 mi
Fuel door wouldnt open 
Mar 2018

126000 mi

US $200
Belt broke, both belts replaced 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Washington, United States
Jun 2014 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018

74000 mi

US $35
Main serpentine belt was bad, replaced both belts. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

40800 mi

US $260
Rear hatch lock mechanism failed and replaced. 
Mar 2018

53000 mi
Battery replaced under warranty after 2 1/2 years. 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
May 2016 - Apr 2019
May 2017

53000 mi

US $80
One rear hatch strut failed, I replaced both with OEM parts 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2013 - Dec 2021
Feb 2015

22280 mi
Radio display would intermittently washout / turn almost all white and would be unreadable. Still functioned, but would be unreadable. 
Oct 2015

26860 mi
Replaced radiator after leak detected 
Oct 2017

35960 mi

C $300
Push button start would no longer work reliably. 
Oct 2019

49600 mi

C $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. 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Dec 2013 - Jan 2022
Mar 2016

33480 mi
Noise from drive bearing (sounded like CV joint but wasn't) 
May 2016

34720 mi
Pulsing noise coming on turns (deal assures not CV). 
Mar 2018

55180 mi

A $1300
Water pump seized up. Replacement water pump. Two replacement belts needed. Water pump axel bearing destroyed. Implellor seperated from shaft. Axel flopping around. 

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Engine not specified

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States
Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
Dec 2014

29000 mi
driver side window clip broke, window fell into frame on one side; could not be raised above a few inches 

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Aug 2012

3700 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 2012

21000 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 2015

65000 mi

US $250
Parking brake cable rusted, causing brake to not release. 
Nov 2016

83800 mi

US $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 2012

11000 mi
Rough idle after cold start. Dealer replaced fuel pressure retention valve under warranty. 
Mar 2013

14000 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 2012

17000 mi
Headlight began fogging up. Integrity (seal) breached. Dealer replaced it, no problem 
Aug 2014

48600 mi

US $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 2011

5000 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 2013

14800 mi
Tire air pressure light stays on but the pressures are all identical. 
Jul 2014

37200 mi
Roof leak from antenna. Repaired leak and replaced headliner. 
Mar 2016

54000 mi

US $578
Both front strut springs broken 
Dec 2017

74000 mi

US $225
Loud popping noise when door opened. Position roller worn (seized with flat spot) Door hinge replaced. 
Jul 2019

94000 mi

US $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 2019

97000 mi

US $200
RF Coil Spring broken, replace a/c not working. replaced pressure sensor. recharged 
Feb 2021

112000 mi

US $100
cable rusted solid. replace cable rear rotors rusty, pitted, noisy. replaced 
Jun 2021

114000 mi

US $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 2022

120000 mi

US $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 2022

122000 mi

US $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 2011

1000 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 2012

11500 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 2015

22000 mi
sunroof squeeked 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States
May 2015 - Jan 2017
Jun 2016

74000 mi

US $325
Replaced AC pressure regulator valve plus routine maintenance. 
Sep 2016

77000 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 2012

4000 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 2019

54000 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 2019

56000 mi

US $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! 

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States
Jul 2011 - Mar 2017
Dec 2011

7000 mi
Replace bad bluetooth module for hands free cell phone. Passenger door arm rest covering detached. 
Feb 2014

17000 mi
Software update to fix problem with thermostat not heating quickly. 
Nov 2014

19600 mi
bubble in the chrome trim under gear shift lever 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
Mar 2013

10000 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 2011

6000 mi
Passenger rear window seal misinstalled at manufacturer. Trim was replaced. 
Mar 2014

97000 mi

US $100
Check engine light on, faulty O2 sensor 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
May 2012 - Apr 2017
Jun 2012

3000 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 2012

9000 mi
Fuel door did not lock when vehicle was locked. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Indiana, United States
Jan 2013 - Nov 2017
Nov 2013

18700 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 2014

29000 mi
Doors would not lock, Check Engine light came on, and glow plug light blinking. 
Feb 2015

40600 mi

US $100
CD player would not play CDs. Stereo head unit was replaced. 
Sep 2015

51000 mi

US $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 2015

45000 mi

US $300
glow plug module replaced 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
Jun 2015

83000 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 2015

50000 mi

US $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 2014

47200 mi

US $720
apparently hit something which put a hole in the compressor (or condenser) 
Dec 2014

65000 mi

US $20
left rear passenger door continues to be much harder to open and close than the other three doors regardless of temperature 
Dec 2015

84000 mi

US $400
Front sway bar ends had to be replaced 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Illinois, United States
May 2015 - Dec 2015
Sep 2015

36000 mi

US $216
Push button start not working 
Dec 2015

37000 mi

US $500
water leaking from sunroof drain pipe disengaged. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

18000 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 2015

44000 mi

US $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 2015

45000 mi

US $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 2016

64000 mi

US $150
Exhaust temperature sensor #1 failed. Dealer quote $800. Part + tool ~$150. Replaced it myself. 
Jun 2017

73000 mi

US $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 2018

84000 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 2019

97800 mi
DPF cracked and EGR filter clogged again; replaced under extended warranty 
May 2022

118000 mi

US $1200
Caliper leaking; replaced 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2016
Mar 2014

21000 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 2012

4300 mi
door handle loose - repaired 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Illinois, United States
May 2013 - Mar 2017
Dec 2013

33000 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 2015

60000 mi

US $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 2017

62000 mi

US $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. 

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2012 - Oct 2016
Feb 2015

50000 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 2012

2000 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 2017

75000 mi

US $1700
Replaced rotors, pads and rear calipers after parking brake seized 
Dec 2017

77000 mi

US $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 2012

13000 mi
Severe misfire and rough engine running with no power 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2016 - Sep 2018
Sep 2017

44000 mi

US $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 2018

52000 mi

US $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 2013

10000 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 2014

20000 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 2018

68200 mi

C $30
Abnormal loud exhaust. Replace rusted exhaust pipe clamp. 
Aug 2022

93620 mi

C $500
Replace broken rear springs and front stabilizer link. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2017
Apr 2015

23300 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 2012

2500 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 2013

21300 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 2014

36000 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.  

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2014

26000 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 2017

40000 mi

US $1300
Clutch broke apart. Poor design and assembly. Don't buy VW. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Oregon, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015

42800 mi

US $190
Rear liftgate latch failed 
Jun 2015

47000 mi
Gas fill door fails to open - adjusted but issue still persists 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada
Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
Apr 2012

3720 mi
Vibration coming from inside the transmission had to be fixed. Flywheel and clutch were changed. 
Feb 2013

15500 mi
Recurring vibration problem was finally solved by changing the transmission. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2014
Jun 2011

5000 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 2011

6000 mi
odometer faulted and stopped working 
Jun 2012

40000 mi
Odometer had stopped working. Dealer replaced instrument cluster. 
Feb 2016

95300 mi
Exhaust pressure valve was sticking. This was covered under a factory extended warranty. 
Dec 2016

111000 mi

US $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 2012

39000 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 2012

34000 mi
Music system shuts off/starts by itself; Forgets Bluetooth pairings! 
Jan 2013

31500 mi

US $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 2011

32000 mi

US $2000
Intercooler icing issue. Intercooler Iced. Installed cold weather kit. 
Apr 2012

44800 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 2012

59000 mi
Air Conditioning stopped working. Fan works, but blows warm air. Described by dealership as a leaking line. Replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2012

59000 mi

US $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 2014

47120 mi
Panoramic sunroof. Rails replaced Panoramic sunroof Fuel filter replaced due to leak 
Aug 2015

69300 mi
Rust on trim. Supposed to be 12 yr warranty. VW did not fix 
Sep 2015

71300 mi
Continued problem with sunroof Water leaking from sunroof drains 
Nov 2015

73860 mi

C $300
Sunroof drains replaced 
Jan 2016

75420 mi
Replaced sunroof drains, again 
Feb 2017

96100 mi

C $699
Hood release lever and cable broke 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2015
Dec 2011

12000 mi
Creaking of moonroof over bumps and rattle in moonroof controls. 
Feb 2012

13000 mi
Turbo charge cooler freezes in certain weather conditions, resulting in no-start or stall. 
Sep 2012

22000 mi
Issue with turbo - kinked vacuum line and cracked tube resulted in check engine light, no change in performance. Replaced cracked tube. 
Jul 2013

35800 mi
Multifunction display, clock, and trip odometer reset themselves unrelated to battery. Single occurrence. 
Oct 2013

40700 mi
MFD, gauges, needles, and cabin lighting had strobe effect for one trip. Did not recur. 
Mar 2015

66000 mi
MIL. Dealer diagnosed cause as exhaust flap valve, which is subject to a warranty extension. Repaired under warranty. 
May 2015

69000 mi

US $1900
Internal failure of condenser.  Also had cracked radiator core support and turbo charge cooler mounting bracket. All replaced. 
Aug 2015

71000 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 2014

26000 mi
Leaking seal replaced Turbo oil line leak 
Oct 2014

27500 mi
Turbo oil line leak repaired, again. Apparently did not seat o-ring properly the first time. 
May 2015

32200 mi

US $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 2012

15000 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 2015

75000 mi

US $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 2018

112000 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 2013

41500 mi
Tire pressure sensor reading "Check Tire Pressure" after tires fully inflated 
Apr 2014

47300 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 2014

48000 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 2015

44000 mi
HPFP Failure, entire diesel fuel system replaced. Selling the car ASAP before this happens again off-warranty. 
Feb 2015

56000 mi
Sunroof rattle never fixed. According to VW it didn't exist. :) 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2017
Dec 2011

27000 mi
diesel fuel gelled in system 
Jan 2014

97300 mi
injector 
Dec 2015

119000 mi

US $1100
Intake motor. Timing belt. Water pump. General tune up 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2013
Apr 2013

21200 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 2011

10000 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 2011

15000 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 2012

17000 mi
Installation of cold weather intercooler package. 
May 2012

24500 mi
panoramic sunroof rattling. Dealer verified - entire sunroof replaced 
Jun 2012

26000 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 2014

95000 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 2014

105000 mi

US $350
HAD TO PURCHASE NEW RADIO WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

84000 mi

US $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 2012

27100 mi
Starter failed. 
Jan 2014

77000 mi
Exhaust 
Oct 2014

89800 mi

US $345
Oxygen sesor in muffler system 
Jun 2015

110000 mi

US $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 2018

167000 mi

US $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 2018

53275 mi

US $175
Battery died. Replaced with new battery. 
May 2019

60000 mi

US $1000
Replaced compressor. Fuel injector pump died; emissions mod warranty covered repair of entire fuel system. 
Jun 2022

97000 mi

US $4300
Clutch replacement after failure. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Washington, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2016
May 2016

48700 mi

US $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 2013

40000 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 2014

59000 mi

US $250
Factory RCD 510 premium 8 radio failed. Replaced with salvaged unit from a newer model year. 
Sep 2015

71000 mi

US $120
Replaced broken door lock actuator. 
Nov 2015

74000 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 2014

70000 mi

US $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. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2016
Dec 2012

53000 mi

US $430
replace catalytic converter temperature sensor 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Jan 2011 - Jul 2014
Jan 2012

21000 mi
transmission reflash 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2014 - Jul 2015
Jul 2014

34700 mi
Sunroof was leaking on front passenger corner. Dealer reported the problem as a worn seal in the firewall. 
Sep 2014

38000 mi
Sunroof was leaking on front passenger corner. Dealer reported the problem as a kinked A/C condenser drain line. 
Oct 2014

38800 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 2012

25440 mi

C $220
Power accessory motor. 
Feb 2012

17140 mi
rear brake light 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - May 2017
Aug 2016

72000 mi

US $590
Drivers side front wheel bearing was replaced. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Utah, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017

81000 mi
Fan and shroud destroyed 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Indiana, United States
May 2015 - Jan 2022
Apr 2017

41000 mi

US $235
Replaced bad glow plug. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2016
Jun 2013

35000 mi
replaced failed passenger side wheel bearing under warranty 
Feb 2016

56900 mi

US $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 2011

13000 mi
a/c compressor crashed 
Jun 2013

52000 mi
sunroof stuck open, had to be replaced 
Apr 2014

63000 mi

US $266
Radio died Battery died 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Oct 2013 - Jan 2017
Aug 2013

19000 mi

US $800
Car would not start. "Key not recognized" failure. Dealer diagnosed as instrument cluster failure; replaced the whole panel under warranty. 
Aug 2014

55000 mi

US $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 2016

67000 mi

US $500
Entertainment unit stopped working. Wouldn't power on. Wound up replacing with a different head unit instead of factory unit. 
Jan 2017

56000 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 2011

16000 mi
software upgrage to auto transmission, big improvement 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2011 - Jun 2017
Mar 2013

26040 mi
Engine light diagnosed as faulty EGR valve. DPF suspected to be cracked so also replaced. 
Jan 2014

37820 mi
engine light on. egr system repaired 
Apr 2014

38940 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 2016

100800 mi

C $1300
CV boot replaced. Both Front Wheel Bearings replaced. 
Aug 2016

115200 mi

C $350
Radio, Bluetooth connection. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2011 - Dec 2016
Aug 2013

67000 mi

US $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 2013

71300 mi
The hpfp died (high pressure fuel pump) replace by VW at no cost 
Nov 2016

130000 mi

US $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 2017

196000 mi

US $1200
radiator leak, remove and replace 
Jun 2017

198000 mi

US $113
Replaced battery 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2017
Dec 2016

80000 mi

US $150
coolant leak 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2015
Jul 2011

3000 mi
Odometer error message. Then antitheft prevented startup. 
Oct 2011

6700 mi
Windshield wipers stopped working after "hood ajar" light came on. Replaced hood ajar switch. 
Nov 2011

8000 mi
Previous fix of hood latch short didn't work. Replaced latch. 
Jul 2013

22800 mi
TIPS - reset computer 
Jun 2014

36000 mi

US $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 2012

20000 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 2013

31300 mi
Odometer stopped working with ERROR message. Instrument Cluster Replaced 
May 2013

40900 mi
SERVICE REMINDER not counting up. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Hampshire, United States
Feb 2015 - Oct 2016
Apr 2015

83700 mi

US $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 2011

13000 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 2012

28000 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 2013

35700 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 2014

43700 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 2014

47300 mi
Replaced compressor, dryer, and expansion valve. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
May 2011 - Apr 2017
Dec 2014

80000 mi
Tail gate latch broke. 
Mar 2016

96000 mi

US $120
Odometer stopped working. Dealer reprogrammed ecu. Odometer now works fine. 
Jan 2017

108000 mi

US $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 2013

26200 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 2013

32700 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 2016

65000 mi

US $1500
Sunroof headliner failed 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2017
Sep 2014

69000 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 2014

69700 mi

US $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 2015

76000 mi

US $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 2011

4900 mi
Fuel tank lift pump failed and needed to be replaced 
Sep 2016

47000 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 2016

47000 mi
Parking brake never fixed. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States
Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
Jun 2016

70000 mi

US $900
broken spring, drivers side 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2015
Feb 2014

36300 mi
one faulty window switch 
Feb 2015

48000 mi

US $450
Rear Oxygen sensor 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2011 - Feb 2018
Jun 2017

56000 mi

US $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 2015

124000 mi

US $3700
Turbocharger was replaced 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - Dec 2017
Jan 2014

29540 mi
CHANGED ONE O2 SENSOR 
Jul 2015

42660 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 2015

32860 mi
Problem with O2 sensor, and throttle body. Both were replaced under warranty, so no cost to me. 
Jul 2015

37200 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 2016

80000 mi

US $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 2013

50600 mi

US $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 2014

74000 mi

US $700
Odometer stopped working and the "cluster" needed to be replaced. 
Jul 2015

109500 mi

US $1700
replaced a/c compressor and associated parts; recharged freon. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Feb 2013

29200 mi
aft seat belt stuck needed to be replaced 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2011 - Mar 2018
May 2012

10960 mi
odometer was stuck. Some variable capacitors had to be "discharged" to fix it, and the fix worked. 
Dec 2012

27900 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 2013

52600 mi

C $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 2014

65180 mi

C $50
radiator leak where plastic half joins aluminum half 
Aug 2015

87020 mi

C $71
replace rear window wiper arm assembly 
Aug 2016

108180 mi

C $100
replace heater fan speed control resistor, which had failed. 
Feb 2017

119660 mi

C $475
replace broken left front coil spring 
Jul 2017

125426 mi

C $340
replace rear wiper motor assembly 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2011 - May 2023
Dec 2016

109000 mi

US $450
Two knock sensors were replaced. One had failed. The other was close to failure. 
Jun 2017

121000 mi

US $500
Two broken rear springs 
Mar 2018

137000 mi

US $700
Rebuilt alternator installed Battery dead. 
Aug 2021

190000 mi

US $800
bad springs replaced 
May 2023

213000 mi

US $5500
Blown alternator and battery replaced. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2021
Jan 2014

28875 mi

US $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 2015

38542 mi

US $50
Failed combivalve triggered check engine light. Fixed under warranty. 
May 2016

40000 mi

US $780
Failed compressor. AC was weak and inconReplaced by independent shop. 
Nov 2017

52000 mi

US $80
Trunk latch failed. Ordered aftermarket part and replaced myself. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2015 - Jan 2022
Sep 2018

64480 mi

C $340
Replaced front brakes and pads 
Nov 2020

69440 mi

C $250
Replaced rear brakes 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2014 - May 2018
Dec 2015

38000 mi

US $350
Secondary air injection system fault code. Dealer diagnosed faulty valve and replaced under certified used warranty ($50 deductible). 
Jan 2017

41200 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 2017

57000 mi

US $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 2011

17000 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 2011

3100 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 2013

19840 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 2014

24800 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 2014

25420 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 2015

30860 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 2016

37200 mi

C $150
Oil pan was severely rusted in two places and was replaced at oil change. 
Mar 2017

39060 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 2013

26660 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 2015

35526 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 2016

47520 mi

C $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 2017

43760 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 2020

76880 mi

C $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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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Engine not specified

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

23000 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. 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
Aug 2013

26040 mi
persistent ongoing leaks despite repeated repairs. leaks most likely from sun roof. leak soaks headliner above driver. replaced cracked/faulty pistons 
Nov 2013

27280 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. 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2011 - Jul 2017
Sep 2011

27280 mi
Rear Passenger door opening mechanism failed. Replaced mechanism and problem was solved. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
May 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

81220 mi

C $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. 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Mar 2014
Feb 2011

8000 mi
Problem with EGT sensor, software updated under recall. 
Mar 2011

9000 mi
Replacement EGT sensor was faulty. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2009 - Jan 2017
Dec 2010

10000 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 2011

21000 mi
Electronic latch for rear passenger side door not responding to controls, requiring manual opening of the door from inside. 
Apr 2012

30800 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 2014

54000 mi

US $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 2016

78000 mi
Exhaust flap was sticking--replaced for free on manufacturer extended warranty 
Jan 2017

26000 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 2012

96500 mi

US $2410
Intercooler hose leak at metal fitting. Hose replaced. 
Apr 2014

161700 mi

US $735
Replaced intake manifold because of sticking EGR shaft causing check engine light 
Oct 2014

183800 mi

US $250
Replaced ignition key cylinder 
Nov 2014

188000 mi

US $150
Original battery weak with one dead cell 
Oct 2015

228300 mi

US $250
Short in overhead interior lighting system 
May 2016

249900 mi

US $842
Replace turbo boost control module 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2010 - Jan 2017
Jun 2014

48000 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 2017

61380 mi
Exhaust Flap was sticking - Known problem/recall 
Oct 2017

62000 mi
-VW Emissions Recall -Repair of emissions system -Approved fix / Programming 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2016
Nov 2009

4000 mi
steering wheel off center 
Aug 2010

18000 mi
center rear seat belt stuck. had to be cut and replaced. 
Feb 2011

26900 mi
replaced exhaust flapper  
Apr 2011

30000 mi
CEL came on. Dealer replaced glow plug in cylinder 4. 
Sep 2012

60000 mi

US $100
exhaust gas temperature sensor 
Mar 2014

88000 mi

US $100
Exhaust gas temperature sensor replaced. 
Jun 2014

91000 mi
Replace broken rear springs 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

67000 mi

US $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 2009

1200 mi
flat fixed 
Jan 2010

1800 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 2011

21000 mi
drivers door did not lock using the key fob(remote). faulty door latch was replaced. 
Jan 2012

24000 mi
drivers door would not lock 
Jul 2014

53000 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 2014

53500 mi
finally received a working radio 8/8/2014!!! 
Jul 2016

70000 mi

US $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 2016

72000 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 2016

72800 mi
separating flywheel 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Apr 2010 - Jul 2022
Mar 2012

32000 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 2012

33000 mi
Bad O2 sensor. Replaced. 
Aug 2012

38900 mi
Pressure sensor clogged for cylinder 1. Replaced glow plug sensor and fuel injector. 
Nov 2015

81000 mi

US $1000
Sensor / control for air intake went bad. Needed to replace entire intake manifold to fix. 
Apr 2016

84000 mi

US $918
Throttle body replaced. 
Sep 2017

91000 mi

US $300
Recall for snowflap on air intake, and update for VW emissions settlement. 
Jan 2022

117000 mi
Replace turbo charger. Covered under extended warranty as part of VW settlement. 
Jun 2022

118358 mi

US $75
Replace low beam bulb on passenger side. 
Jul 2022

119604 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 2010

5000 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 2009

3000 mi
Instrument cluster mask had a rattle. Dealer added 'flocking' tape. Rattle occurs less often, but still will occasionally make noise 
Jul 2010

8800 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 2010

11000 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 2010

13000 mi
Trim panel on rear of Rear passenger door handle came loose. Dealership re-attached. 
Feb 2013

49500 mi

US $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 2015

55000 mi

US $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 2015

112000 mi

US $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 2015

113300 mi

US $69
Rear liftgate would not latch when door was closed. Replaced latch myself 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Oct 2010
Sep 2010

11780 mi
Bearing in transmission. Made a noise. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Feb 2010 - Jan 2015
Feb 2013

33300 mi
Car had intermittent CEL, diagnosed as faulty exhaust flap, replaced under warrenty 
Jul 2013

35200 mi

US $400
number 3 oxygen sensor went bad, tripped a CEL 
Jan 2015

32000 mi

US $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 2012

37200 mi
Knocking noise during steering cleared by replacing steering rack under warranty. Passenger seat belt buckle recepticle causing rattle. 
Dec 2012

40300 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 2013

49600 mi
Rear wagon door was replaced under the rust warranty. Some rust was occurring by the licence plate lights. 
Oct 2016

92580 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 2010

21000 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 2011

32000 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 2013

99000 mi

US $193
Glow plug failed causing CEL, reduced power, and stumbling at speed. 
Mar 2014

112000 mi

US $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 2012

40000 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 2012

52000 mi

US $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 2011

23000 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 2014

27000 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 2010

11000 mi
JSW with iPod interface ... frequently does not recognize an iPod plugged in. Of course it did recognize iPod on repair trip. 
Jul 2011

23000 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 2010

5000 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 2011

21000 mi
ECM reflash, possibly to address part-throttle hesitation. 
Sep 2012

38000 mi

US $366
Boost hose between turbo and intercooler rotted out. 
Nov 2012

39500 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 2012

40000 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 2013

40300 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 2013

43200 mi

US $377
RF wheel bearing got noisy, wheel had 1/4" of play. Bearing replaced. 
Apr 2014

49000 mi

US $466
Exhaust gas temperature sensor failed. Replaced. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States
Feb 2010 - Oct 2013
Jun 2012

33000 mi
Drivers side sun roof drain 
Nov 2012

40000 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 2015

74000 mi

US $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 2016

82200 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 2016

160000 mi

US $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 2011

10000 mi
Updated ECU 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
May 2010 - Jan 2017
Jan 2015

93000 mi
Entire radio suddenly quit working. 
Apr 2015

83700 mi

US $748
Radio 
Jun 2015

87000 mi

US $325
Radio replaced 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States
Nov 2012 - Apr 2017
Jul 2013

33200 mi
Exhaust pressure flap failed and set engine warning lamp and fault code 
Aug 2013

34000 mi

US $170
driver's side low beam headlight stopped working, had to replace cluster 
Jan 2015

42000 mi
broken wire on solenoid connector on turbocharger, turbo pressure sensor fault, wire and connector repaired 
Apr 2015

43500 mi

US $500
broken rear spring, replaced both rear coil springs 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
Mar 2016

65000 mi

US $790
Oxygen sensor was replaced 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2011 - Feb 2012
Nov 2011

36000 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 2010

2000 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 2013

56000 mi
Replaced fuel pressure sensor in manifold 
Jul 2014

67000 mi

US $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 2015

117600 mi

US $900
AC recharge. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada
Jan 2013 - Aug 2017
Mar 2015

73160 mi

C $300
Environmental calibration and reader in exhaust system 
Jun 2015

74400 mi

C $500
Suspension broke will driving. Was replaced by dealer, partially covered by extended warranty after dealer contacted VW. 
Sep 2015

78740 mi

C $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 2011

33000 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 2013

91000 mi

US $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 2012

50700 mi
Turbo system failed, whole turbo system replaced under power train warranty. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2013
Feb 2012

38000 mi

US $100
Door lock 
Jul 2012

42500 mi

US $2225
Leak through sunroof. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Apr 2010 - Apr 2017
Jan 2014

39000 mi

US $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 2017

78000 mi
Replaced tailgat struts. Paid by VW diesel owner compensation card. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Missouri, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2016
Aug 2014

55600 mi

US $500
Repair to the exhaust system. 
Feb 2016

78000 mi
Fuel system, something with the fuel line I think. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

89000 mi

US $100
Radio died 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Oregon, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

11000 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 2015

69000 mi

US $560
Starter went bad 
Nov 2015

73000 mi

US $65
EGR pressure differential sensor gone bad. Replaced with new part 
Dec 2015

75000 mi

US $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 2017

94000 mi

US $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 2015

111000 mi

US $225
Replaced compressor control valve 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Missouri, United States
Jul 2010 - Oct 2015
Jan 2014

28700 mi

US $775
Fuel pump and serpentine belt. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Louisiana, United States
May 2015 - Sep 2016
Jun 2015

67000 mi

US $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 2015

71000 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 2015

109500 mi

US $450
Replaced passenger side CV joint and boot. 
Jul 2015

112700 mi

US $2200
DPF cracked w/ clogged EGR (P0401 code). 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Mar 2014
Apr 2012

14200 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 2013

102000 mi
Radio power went off while driving, not able to turn back on. 
Oct 2014

134000 mi

US $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 2015

164000 mi

US $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 2017

44000 mi
Radio never fixed. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2011
Jun 2010

1000 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 2011

9000 mi

US $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 2010

11000 mi
Driver-side mirror lost turn signal indication and heated mirror function due to loose connector. Motor stayed functional. Connector reattached. 
Feb 2012

35000 mi
Rear seat bracket for cupholders replaced. 
Sep 2012

45000 mi
Dealer installed new Bluetooth module due to class-action lawsuit. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
Jan 2013

36580 mi
Replaced rear O2 sensor - 1K0 998 262 AE 
Jul 2014

53720 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 2010

11000 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 2012

53340 mi

C $270
Electrical fault one glow plug - replaced. 
May 2013

67560 mi

C $400
rear passenger suspension coil spontaneously broke while parked. 
Mar 2014

81840 mi

C $805
Front coil springs. Replaced rear coil springs 10 months earlier. Bitter. 
Apr 2015

101680 mi

C $450
Right front wheel bearing Oxygen cel 
Apr 2016

122120 mi
p2015 Intake Maifold runner Ckt Position 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2009 - Dec 2016
Mar 2010

3000 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 2010

13000 mi
Poor AM and FM radio reception. Satellite Siris worked fine. TSB 2023500 fixed problem. Software update? 
Dec 2013

58000 mi

US $750
Bad fuel injector 
Jan 2014

59000 mi

US $400
Replace left rear door lock solenoid. Replace left rear doolock selonoid 
Jan 2015

83500 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 2015

76000 mi

US $45
Front headlight bulb replaced 
Nov 2015

84000 mi

US $40
Headlight replaced 
Feb 2016

86700 mi
Exhaust flapper valve. Check engine light. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2010 - Jan 2015
Dec 2010

28520 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 2011

40300 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 2011

53320 mi
iced up intercooler hose has been replaced with completely new intercooler and its connection 
Dec 2011

77500 mi
Fault Code cleared 
Apr 2012

91980 mi

C $100
turbo actuator position sensor G581 replaced 
Jan 2013

119040 mi
Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit intermittent. Actuator Module for Turbocharger 1 intermittent. 
Feb 2013

122440 mi

C $650
Flap from the revised intercooler leaked air i.e. vacuum not held. 
Mar 2013

124000 mi

C $500
Exhaust pressure flap 
Sep 2013

143840 mi

C $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 2014

161980 mi

C $770
a/c compressor replaced 
Jun 2014

163680 mi

C $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 2014

166180 mi

C $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 2011

13000 mi
Check Engine light came on again. Same problem as before dealer said they need to order parts. 
Dec 2012

41000 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 2013

50700 mi
Turbo charger on the TDi engine went out. 
Oct 2014

60000 mi

US $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 2015

84000 mi
Diesel Particulate Filter (#6) and EGR Filter (#4) replaced. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
Apr 2010 - Apr 2014
Jun 2010

2000 mi
Intermittant radio display failure. 
Jul 2012

36000 mi
CV axle bad since new. Reported problem early with no resolution. Finally fixed under warranty just before the warranty expired. 
Apr 2013

45300 mi
Cruise control stopped working. Repaired by dealer under extended warranty. 
Mar 2014

61000 mi

US $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 2016

96300 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 2016

129800 mi

US $340
Exhaust sensor failed 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
May 2010 - Mar 2014
Jul 2012

27800 mi

US $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 2012

32000 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 2012

68000 mi

US $400
internal compressor failure, svc. advisor first said it would cost $1100.00. He made calls, and said VW would pay half. 
Sep 2016

133000 mi

US $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 2016

79000 mi
changed the exhaust sensor 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2013 - Apr 2018
May 2014

36120 mi
Exhaust flap replaced under VW warranty program 
Mar 2017

57040 mi

C $1200
Spring, stabilizer bar, bearings Replace battery 
Apr 2018

63798 mi

C $150
Low refrigerant 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Jul 2010 - Sep 2015
Aug 2010

9920 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 2010

19840 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 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alabama, United States
Jul 2013 - Feb 2014
Jul 2013

28000 mi

US $450
Leak in panoramic sunroof. Inoperable rear driver's side window. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States
Dec 2009 - Feb 2014
Dec 2012

28000 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 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Utah, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2015
Aug 2011

15000 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 2012

42300 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 2013

45700 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 2015

66000 mi

US $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 2015

67300 mi

US $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 2017

87000 mi

US $20
Drivers side low beam died. Replaced both low beam headlights with Philips H7 Standard. 
Oct 2017

90000 mi

US $500
Repair oil leak. Gaskets at oil filter housing and oil cooler replaced. 
Mar 2018

93000 mi

US $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 2011

8000 mi
Replaced secondary air sensor (P/N 07k-131-125-c) Replaced rear hatch trim (P/N 1k9-867-605-b-82v) 
Nov 2012

19900 mi
Replaced a jammed recirculation motor (P/N 1ko907511c) 
Oct 2015

43200 mi

US $250
Broken front coil spring and bushing 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4-door

4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2013 - Oct 2017
Jun 2015

86800 mi
Sun roof track damaged . 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2016
Jun 2013

73000 mi

US $280
CV boot cracked and leaking grease 
Mar 2014

87000 mi

US $210
Manifold replaced under warranty and cleaned 
Jun 2016

122000 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 2012

71200 mi

US $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 2013

80800 mi

US $72
Linkage became loose,shifting in and out of 5th gear became difficult 
Jul 2014

101800 mi

US $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 2014

106000 mi

US $4000
Burnt valves head replaced on a car that was always serviced according to the book at the dealer 
Jul 2015

115300 mi

US $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 2017

144000 mi

US $300
Rust on leading edge of hood, hood was replaced under warranty right rear wheel bearing replaced Front wheel bearings replaced 
May 2017

145000 mi

US $500
PCV clogged, blew out rear main seal, requiring that the tranny be dropped to repair AC Fan broke off 
Dec 2017

150000 mi

US $180
CEL, needed bank 3 coilpack 
May 2018

155000 mi

US $285
Rear pads and rotors 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States
Jan 2009 - Sep 2014
Aug 2010

28000 mi
Blinking CEL, had it towed to the dealer. Replaced intake manifold. Had to wait over a week for the part. 
Mar 2011

39000 mi
The AC didn't work. It needed a new compressor. 
May 2014

87500 mi
Intake manifold replaced under extended warranty. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2011 - Nov 2019
Dec 2011

23000 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 2012

24000 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 2012

26000 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 2015

68000 mi

US $578
Left front sunroof drain hose needed reattaching Torn cv boot 
Nov 2015

70000 mi

US $67
The electro-magnetic motor that controls the fuel filler flap ceased working in the closed position. 
Mar 2016

71000 mi

US $240
Right front sunroof drain leaked into A pillar - ala previously reported left front sunroof leak. 
May 2017

78224 mi

US $400
Malfunctioning turbocharger valve found/repaired during maintenance service. 
Jun 2017

78700 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 2018

84000 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 2018

85000 mi

US $890
Right rear spring broke. Both rear springs replaced and 4 wheel alignment performed. 
Oct 2018

90 mi

US $800
Right front spring broke. Replaced both. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States
Sep 2016 - Jul 2018
Dec 2017

118000 mi

US $200
Drain plug stripped, replaced oil pan, previous repair the drain plug was over tightened 
Jul 2018

122000 mi

US $2800
new intake manifold and common rail fuel rail 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wisconsin, United States
May 2009 - Sep 2013
Aug 2009

8000 mi
Rattle in passenger door 
Jan 2010

33200 mi
engine killed while driving at low speed. could not restart. towed. replaced fuel control module 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2014 - Dec 2016
Mar 2014

113460 mi

C $435
$6.00 part; an electrical relay burned out and cut the supply of electricity to the engine. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014

79980 mi
Sway bar bracket had broken 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

99000 mi
OEm battery finally died 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Apr 2013
Sep 2010

17000 mi
Exhaust temperature sensor out of range. Ordered and replaced. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Jul 2011 - Aug 2013
Nov 2011

116100 mi
Driver side headlight. 
Dec 2011

120000 mi
Passenger side headlight. 
Nov 2012

151000 mi

US $1300
ECM was replaced. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2017
Oct 2009

11000 mi
Defective unit in Compass. Ordered part installed. Compass works fine now. 
Mar 2012

51000 mi

US $275
Replace glow plug. 
May 2016

118300 mi

US $12
Change headlight. 
Jun 2016

120000 mi

US $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 2014

48500 mi

US $250
Oxygen sensor failed in exhaust. 
Nov 2014

50000 mi

US $100
Car off, but noise coming from rear speakers 
Jun 2015

55000 mi
Failed tire pressure sensor 
Dec 2016

68000 mi
Door lock to left rear seat no longer opened with remote 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States
Oct 2009 - Jan 2017
Mar 2010

24000 mi

US $10
plastic panel beneath vehicle on passenger side became loose, making noise. reattached. 
May 2014

60000 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 2010

27280 mi
Fuel pump needed to be changed because very noisy. 
Apr 2011

31620 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 2012

65000 mi
Sunroof drain issue causing water to enter into the car interior 
Oct 2012

65500 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 2013

70300 mi
Same as previous but on the final pillar (C). 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Washington, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2015
Nov 2013

70000 mi

US $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 2011

13000 mi
AM radio antenna base replaced 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
May 2010 - Jan 2017
Sep 2010

13942 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 2010

14012 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 2011

16025 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 2011

19000 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 2012

30000 mi

US $100
Bolt fell out of rear shock absorber and sway bar end link. 
Jun 2015

43000 mi
Re-adjusted the gear selector cables on manual transmission. 
Sep 2015

45000 mi

US $20
Springs required replacement. Car was bottoming out on uneven pavement. Replace windshield washer pump. 
May 2016

46000 mi

US $70
Pressure switch replaced on EGR system. 
Oct 2016

47000 mi

US $169
Replaced the battery. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2010
Jun 2010

18000 mi
Valve repaired. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Vermont, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

125000 mi

US $1000
Broken spring Bad bearing 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2013 - Apr 2017
Dec 2014

94000 mi

US $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 2014

91000 mi

US $1000
High pressure fuel pump failed, needed replacement. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2010 - Oct 2011
Mar 2010

15500 mi
Replaced rear O2 sensor. 
Sep 2011

28520 mi
Replaced gas strut on rear hatch. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada
May 2016 - Sep 2016
Jun 2016

100440 mi

C $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 2016

100440 mi

C $1500
Unable to unlock the fuel cover 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

9000 mi
Right rear window stopped working. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2010 - Oct 2012
Jul 2011

34700 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 2011

37100 mi
Right rear sunroof drain tube was found to be holed. Tube was replaced as well as complete headliner and d-pillar trim. 
Jan 2012

32500 mi
Second time sunroof drain in rear developed a leak. Headliner removed, repaired leak, now sunroof rattling badly in cold. 
Oct 2012

62000 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 2013

91000 mi

US $825
RADIO DEAD 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Arizona, United States
Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
Jul 2012

10200 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 2011

43000 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 2012

48000 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 2013

69700 mi

US $427
CV joint 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2014 - Mar 2018
Dec 2016

24800 mi

C $500
The DPF needed to be chemically cleaned and purged. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States
Dec 2008 - Dec 2016
Nov 2009

16500 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 2009

17000 mi
Cabin heater fan failed in speeds 1-3. Resistor for fan motor replaced.  
Dec 2010

35000 mi
Noisy lower control arm bushings replaced 
May 2014

76000 mi
Front sway bar links. 
Nov 2014

84000 mi

US $330
Front sunroof drains leaking. Both drain tubes replaced with OEM tubes. 
Sep 2015

92000 mi

US $800
Coolant brown and cloudy, coolant analysis showed extreme acidity. High coolant temps noted. Radiator, thermostat, coolant replaced. 
Feb 2016

98000 mi
Check engine light on, Exhaust pressure sensor replaced. 
Apr 2016

99700 mi

US $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 2014

114000 mi

US $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 2009

8000 mi
Intercooler hose came loose at a coupling. It had not been properly tightened during assembly and finally came loose disabling the engine. 
Jan 2010

9000 mi
Lighted mirror in visor on driver side did not work properly. The visor containing the light was replaced. 
Mar 2011

19000 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 2009

20300 mi
Light came on due to defective valve in exhaust system 
Dec 2009

22000 mi

US $1
part replaced after 6 week wait. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Mississippi, United States
Feb 2009 - Aug 2012
Apr 2010

30000 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 2012

64300 mi

US $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 2015

65720 mi

C $1411
Replaced cracked Front springs + strut mounts and stabilizor links (all on both sides) and allignment 
Nov 2015

79360 mi

C $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 2016

83080 mi

C $515
Replacing cracked rear springs (one was cracked) since I purchased the car in Nov 2014. Replaced both. 
Nov 2016

90400 mi

C $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 2018

101680 mi

C $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 2019

112851 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 2020

121548 mi

C $1700
Engine light P2015 - Intake Manifold replaced ($0 - warranty) 
Mar 2021

124000 mi

C $250
Muffler by-pass, after rear muffler fell off on Christmas EVE 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2014 - Dec 2016
Jun 2015

193000 mi

US $40
Clanking sounds from front of car during low speed driving. 
Sep 2015

202000 mi

US $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 2008

3000 mi
Diesel engine particulate filter clogged. Cleared by driving at constant slow speed to burn off particulates. 
Jul 2009

10000 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 2011

31000 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 2011

32000 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 2012

39700 mi

US $50
Engine light on for emissions problem after a collision. Body shop did work and repair shop cleaned oxygen sensor. 
Nov 2013

61000 mi

US $250
Oxygen sensor was replaced. Part of the emissions system. 
Dec 2015

81000 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 2016

83000 mi

US $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 2011

51000 mi

US $125
Engine code came up, car wouldn't start. Electrical short, battery died, reset computer, car started up again and ran smoothly. 
Sep 2012

79000 mi

US $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 2013

60300 mi

US $900
Compressor ended up being bad, so had to get it replaced. 
May 2013

87700 mi

US $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 2009

19000 mi
rear doors remained locked 
Jan 2010

20900 mi
part in door replaced, locks fixed 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada
May 2009 - Jan 2016
Jul 2009

8060 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 2010

18600 mi
Front passenger seat belt locks in place inappropriately. 
Feb 2012

41200 mi
The tiny electric motor that locks and unlocks the fuel flap had to be replaced. It was covered by warranty. 
Mar 2015

76260 mi
The housing on the rear right seat belt buckle fell off. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Jan 2017
Oct 2010

11000 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 2011

18000 mi
Creaking noise from front end when steering. Strut bearings replaced, problem solved 
Jul 2015

44000 mi

US $300
Water drain down to clear debris in the water drainage system 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

65000 mi

US $450
Sunroof leak. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
Jul 2015

99000 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. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

43400 mi
Exhaust flap corroded and required replacement. Part replaced under warranty. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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 2013

44000 mi
Fuel filler door broken. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Feb 2016
May 2015

78000 mi

US $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 2015

89000 mi

US $463
Interior moon roof shade failed to operate 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Feb 2010 - Feb 2013
Sep 2010

25000 mi
Rear Brakes prematurely worn with sticky emergency brake. Dealer replaced pads and adjusted emergency brake 
Apr 2011

40000 mi

US $1100
Moonroof leak fixed. 
Jul 2012

45000 mi

US $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 2010

27000 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 2012

52000 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 2015

64300 mi

US $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 2016

77000 mi

US $25
Right headlight bulb. No charge for installation. 
Oct 2016

77500 mi

US $24
Left headlight bulb. No charge for installation. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Missouri, United States
Jan 2014 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016

108600 mi

US $135
Car wouldn't start, replaced battery, appeared to be original. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Argentina
Mar 2009 - Apr 2011
Mar 2010

7440 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 2012

45300 mi

US $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 2013

52300 mi

US $600
Antenna broke and could not be easily replaced, because the base had corroded to the roof when the sunroof leaked last year. 
Feb 2017

83000 mi

US $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 2018

91000 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 2016

84000 mi

US $1100
Struts 
Dec 2016

95000 mi

US $900
Not sure 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014

60760 mi
heard noise when press the brake, let dealer repair it cover by warrenty 
May 2015

68200 mi
Front passenger lock doesn't work. Replaced old lock. 
Dec 2015

74400 mi

C $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 2016

91000 mi

US $128
Oil cup was leaking. Replaced oil cup. 
Feb 2017

102000 mi
ABS control module was replaced due to a recall. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Jan 2012 - Sep 2013
Mar 2012

44000 mi

US $150
Air conditioning was functioning poorly, due to low R134A refrigerant. System was recharged. 
Apr 2012

45000 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. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Louisiana, United States
Jul 2009 - Apr 2012
Dec 2011

35000 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 2010

7000 mi
Air bag light for passenger seat keeps coming on. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2008 - Dec 2014
May 2010

20000 mi
The manual dimmer on rear-view mirror broke and one of the rear air vents broke. Both were repair under warranty. 

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