2005 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2005

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (13%)

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

67260 mi

C $200
Hand Brake Cable replaced. Brake Conduit was damaged. 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

115000 mi

US $75
Found a crack in the brake booster hose; replaced it. 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

92680 mi

C $1200
E-brake cable was loose. Had to be adjusted and tightened. 
112220 mi

C $220
replaced brakes pads, rotors and emergency brake cables 
160580 mi

C $2200
Brake pads and rotors replaced Rear brake calipers replaced 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

110980 mi

C $560
caliper was seized on one side system fixed 
137020 mi

C $350
seized caliper -part replaced park brake re-set 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

82000 mi

US $300
Brakes sucked, period. Replaced booster, master cylinder, pads/shoes, rotors. Bled fluid. Brakes better but feeling is still sloppy. Probably suspension falling apart. Brake interlock rattles in the gear shifter. 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta Brake Problems

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