Volkswagen Jetta Brakes Problems and Repair Histories
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Volkswagen Jetta Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Brake light and ABS light on dash illuminated with no apparent mechanical problem with braking system. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | prior clutch line leak was not the source of a leak, rather a leak in the brake master cylinder seal. Part ordered. Brake master cylinder replaced, but after one week leak is still occurring. Will have investigated at next oil change interval. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Sticky brake pedal. Service advisor would not go with me for a ride. Said "they all do that," despite my trial of a like model on the lot that "didn't do that." Mechanic could not find a problem using his diagnostic machine. |
| Sep | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Visited a second dealer with a MUCH BETTER service dept. Service advisor drove car and recognized the problem. Mechanic found a faulty power brake booster. Part not in stock but was ordered. Brake pedal is sticky at the top of its travel. Dealer says its a characteristic not a defect. Offer was made to change to a new pedal assembly but that might make it worse. Original pedal may improve over time. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 57400 | 250 | Rear lefthand Parking break cable seized. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 85560 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 86800 | 1850 | Brake caliper siezed. This caused the stretching of both emergency brake lines which then had to be replaced. Brake system had to be flushed. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 130700 | 225 | Left rear brake caliper dragging, replaced both rear calipers w/ pads. |
| Mar | 2013 | 193000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 57000 | 50 | Emergency brake cable adjustment causing brake drag. A common problem. Causes low MPG and excessive rear pad wear. My highway MPG was down to 26 |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 55000 | 0 | Told "brakes feel mushy" - shop found sticking ebrake cable, could not permanently solve problem. Lubrication didn't last. |
| Sep | 2011 | 73000 | 595 | Brake light flashing and beeping. Brake caliper leaked fluid onto pads, caused dragging of caliper & premature wear of pad (RR only). Replaced caliper, "carrier" (VW term for caliper bracket) and both rear pads. Took three trips. |
| Nov | 2011 | 76000 | 340 | Symptom: Brake fluid in garage, Pedal to the floor! Shop added fluid & gave me more, ordered Left Rear caliper and carrier ("just in case we need it"). 2 days for parts. N/C Car ended up being towed because of dead battery. While there installed new LR caliper. Didn't need carrier. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 33000 | 175 | Brake caliper hung on rear disc brake, causing rotor to burn up. Caliper replaced under warranty, however, Volkswagen refused to replace rear rotors and pads under warranty citing they were "wear items". Paid $175 for independant shop to repair |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 60140 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 60760 | 100 | Routine inspection found minor leak on rear brake caliper. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 65100 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 66960 | 200 | Hand Brake Cable replaced. Brake Conduit was damaged. |
| Mar | 2013 | 83080 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 66960 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 92980 | 1200 | E-brake cable was loose. Had to be adjusted and tightened. |
| May | 2013 | 113460 | 220 | replaced brakes pads, rotors and emergency brake cables |
2004.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 77000 | 0 | I replaced the brake pads on my own, and when I did, the bleeder valve on the caliper stripped out, apparently due to the fact that it was an aluminium caliper and a steel valve plug. Rethreaded it and put a bleeder kit into it. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 159000 | 0 | Emergency brake wasnt working. Dealer pointed out a rear caliper not working, going to charge me $300 or so to fix it. Brought it to my regular mechanic. Lubed up the caliper, and it worked. No charge. |
| Mar | 2012 | 179000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 129000 | 250 | Rear ABS brake cable broke. Light came on. Driving was fine. Dealer repaired (not replaced). |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | LED brake light went out, and fixed under warranty. Faulty check engine light due to over sensitivity. | |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 232500 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 317440 | 450 | Brake cables needed replacing... common problem on these cars... (I had already ordered the parts months ago... for both cars...) |
| Nov | 2011 | 442680 | 60 | Right Rear brake caliper's parking brake mechanism was seized. Relaced both rear calipers with used units. |
| Oct | 2012 | 488120 | 500 | Emergency Brake cables needed replacing. (Common problem... this is the 2nd time they were replaced.) |
| May | 2013 | 515220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 65000 | 250 | ABS sensor cable frayed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Germany | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 40920 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 45880 | 0 | Right rear brake sticking. Could not replicate. |
| Sep | 2008 | 48980 | 0 | Right rear brake sticking. Second repair attempt, VW can't find the problem. Could not replicate. Yet to be fixed.... |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 77000 | 250 | Brake hose replacement. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 97000 | 200 | Rear brake calipers as well as a rear brake line replaced. |
| Jan | 2011 | 112000 | 200 | Replaced rear calipers. Metal arm on caliper that emergency brake cables attach to had sheared off the caliper rendering the emergency brake useless. |
| Feb | 2012 | 141000 | 20 | Rear brake caliper emergency brake levers were hanging and causing the rear brakes to drag. I replaced the rear brake calipers. |
| Feb | 2013 | 156000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 110000 | 500 | Brake light switch - replaced twice by owner. Neither the generic nor the one from the dealer worked - the shop replaced again & all the bulbs too. Apparently, the switch was making them 'stay on' so they were burnt out. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 168000 | 360 | replace right and left parking brake line |
| Mar | 2013 | 204000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 84320 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 91760 | 293 | abs light, speed sensor |
| Mar | 2011 | 92380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 161000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 168000 | 350 | right rear caliper not completely releasing after applying emergency brake. Right rear caliper was replaced in addition to rear pads and rotors. |
| Mar | 2011 | 172000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 131000 | 43 | Vacuum pipe between vacuum pump and brake booster had cracked at the ends, causing a leak. Part was replaced, solving the problem. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 129000 | 500 | I replaced all the brake calipers/rotors and pads as they were sticking and causing poor rotor wear and premature wear and warping. |
| Apr | 2011 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 207080 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 207080 | 0 | ABS. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 131440 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 133300 | 60 | 2) Right parking brake cable replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 158100 | 650 | Rear brake pads and rotors. Rear right caliper. |
| Mar | 2013 | 163680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 164000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 190000 | 0 | ABS + Brake light intermittently blinking and beeping loudly. Research shows this is indicative of a failing ABS module. Car still brakes just fine. Too expensive to fix |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 157480 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 171920 | 120 | guide pins for caliper replaced and lubricated. This was preventing full release of pressure of the caliper and resulted in rotor warping. Rotors had to be replaced too. |
| Jan | 2013 | 180420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 206000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 237000 | 912 | Had the caliper pins for the left front brakes re-tapped. |
| Mar | 2012 | 291000 | 85 | Rear brake caliper emergency brake levers were hanging and causing the rear brakes to drag. I replaced both rear brake calipers. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 144000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 181000 | 235 | Frozen front brake caliper replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 192000 | 100 | Hand brake cable replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 197000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 98000 | 355 | rear right ABS sensor replaced. |
| Oct | 2009 | 102700 | 970 | Replaced parking brake cable. |
| Aug | 2011 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 108500 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 118420 | 305 | Defective ABS probe on one of the rear wheels. Not fixed due to age of car. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 131000 | 100 | Both brake lines end to end. |
1998 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 157000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 160000 | 15 | Brake line failure. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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