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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (17%)
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Chart based on 100 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 54000 mi US $578 |
Both front strut springs broken |
| 97000 mi US $200 |
RF Coil Spring broken, replace |
| 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 84000 mi US $400 |
Front sway bar ends had to be replaced |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93620 mi C $500 |
Replace broken rear springs and front stabilizer link. |
| 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. |
| Car was delivered with a broken right front strut mount. | |
| 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. |
| 20000 mi | Rattle in right front strut remains. Dealer fixed it twice, now says they cannot duplicate. |
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