2001 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2001

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (5%)

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

190000 mi

US $20
Rear view mirror mount broke off. Brittle, aged, sun-baked plastic. Replacement mirror and mount was $20, and took about 3 minutes to install. 
185000 mi Headliner began to sag, then completely hung down. Repaired with 40 small screws and washers. 
115000 mi Glove box latch detached from lid. Disassembled lid and reinstalled latch. The pivot pins had slid out of position allowing the latch to detach. Repositioned pins and glued in place. Reglued inner and outer lid shells. Outcome: Successful repair. 
131000 mi Received recall notice regarding sunroof drains. Determined that the official VW "fix" was to snip off the end of the drain because of the likelihood of clogging, which I experienced. I clipped the ends myself instead of going to the dealer 

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

54560 mi

C $180
Rubber seal that goes along the left side of the roof under the front and rear left door, had damage (holes) due to ice buildups during the winter that acted like a glue, causing soundproofing issues, but also freezing of windows and locks in winter 
56420 mi

C $1150
Replaced the rubber seal/moulding 
162000 mi

US $80
Trunk weather seal had deteriorated, replaced with aftermarket part. 

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

174-horsepower 2.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

96000 mi Sunroof will only pop up; sunroof and shade cover will not slide open 
286000 mi

US $1200
front bumper defective (VW does not recall) this has occurred before. Bumper too low and EASILY breaks from holding latches/screws but stays on car, looks as if u were in accident, happens if go over any normal parking space concrete stop 

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

107000 mi

US $100
Dealership damaged door handled, in fact, they ripped it off and broke it inside the door panel. They would not fix it as they wouldn't admit of being at fault. I purchased the part and installed it. 

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta Body Problems

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