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2003 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 638 repairs.
2003 Volkswagen Jetta brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 197160 mi C $1500 |
Brake pads, rotors, calipers, and brake lines were all shot and had to be replaced. |
| 215760 mi C $600 |
rear left caliper was sticking and had to be replaced |
| 317440 mi C $450 |
Brake cables needed replacing... common problem on these cars... (I had already ordered the parts months ago... for both cars...) |
| 442680 mi C $60 |
Right Rear brake caliper's parking brake mechanism was seized. Relaced both rear calipers with used units. |
| 486920 mi C $500 |
Emergency Brake cables needed replacing. (Common problem... this is the 2nd time they were replaced.) |
| 529780 mi C $850 |
Brake booster and master cylinder replaced... shop had no clue how to diagnose and repair this type of vehicle!!! (I had to follow up and fix their repair!!) |
| 553598 mi C $160 |
Master Cylinder and vacuum pump replaced. Previously installed master cylinder (used... installed by shop) was defective |
| 86000 mi | Car made rattling noises from back-wheel area. After inspection they found back brakes were worn down. As part of replacing the brakes, the parking brake caliper that was hanging up was freed. It did not need replacement. |
| 108000 mi US $599 |
Rear brake caliper froze, trashing brake pad and disk. Both parts were replaced as were the similar parts on the other side of the axle. |
| 111900 mi US $216 |
Parking brake cable had seized during winter; seized cable was removed. On this trip both cables were replaced. |
| 147000 mi US $338 |
Seal on rear driver's side disc brake caliper failed, leaking brake fluid. Entire caliper had to be replaced. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105000 mi | Self-replaced rear brake pads, rotors, and calipers. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 121000 mi US $100 |
Replaced the front rotors and pads |
| 132000 mi US $20 |
Replaced parking brake cable |
| 134000 mi US $350 |
Replaced the rear driver side caliper, which was freezing up when the parking brake was engaged |
| 145000 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear rotors and pads |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 270000 mi US $42 |
Sudden slop in parking brake lever.Parking brake lever on caliper working, so determined cables were hanging up. Removed cables, observed sheathing worn through and Flex cable inside rusted. Replaced both cables. Easy repair. |
| 283000 mi US $50 |
Rear caliper pins rusted in. Broke one off trying to remove. Had to purchase new caliper mounting bracket and pins. |
| 170000 mi US $1470 |
Caliper had to be replaced |
| 220000 mi US $230 |
Brakes worn, sticking caliper |
| 65000 mi US $250 |
ABS sensor cable frayed. |
| 45880 mi | Right rear brake sticking. Could not replicate. |
| 48980 mi | Right rear brake sticking. Second repair attempt, VW can't find the problem. Could not replicate. Yet to be fixed.... |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54220 mi C $1000 |
Brake Booster need to be replaced. Air was hissing into the cabin when brake not pressed |
| 77000 mi US $250 |
Brake hose replacement. |
| 159473 mi US $771 |
Replace rear break pads, brake rotors and hardware. Clean and lubricate calipers and break pad slides. |
| 174000 mi | Rear driver caliper seized, recommended replace rear brakes |
| 178000 mi | Brake caliper still seized. |
| 53940 mi C $186 |
Parking handbrake cables were rusting and binding and were replaced as a preventative measure. Handbrake was still working at the time but better safe than sorry. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 27280 mi C $1525 |
front brake repair. not covered. $699. also had to replace catalytic converter, and a engine exhaust return hose was cracked. Just my day. |
| 106100 mi C $1192 |
rear rotors, rear calipers |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi | Brake light switch failed causing a light to illuminate on the dash. The switch was repaired under warranty. I've just received a letter saying that the brake light switch is being recalled. |
| 27302 mi US $13 |
Brake light switch. State inspection. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 97000 mi US $200 |
Rear brake calipers as well as a rear brake line replaced. Rear brake calipers as well as a rear brake line replaced. |
| 108000 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear calipers. Metal arm on caliper that emergency brake cables attach to had sheared off the caliper rendering the emergency brake useless. Replaced rear calipers. Metal arm on caliper that emergency brake cables attach to had sheared off the caliper rendering the emergency brake useless. |
| 141000 mi US $20 |
Rear brake caliper emergency brake levers were hanging and causing the rear brakes to drag. I replaced the rear brake calipers. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 78000 mi US $300 |
replaced rear brakes |
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