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Chart based on 98 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Radio sometimes doesn't change stations, requiring a power off.
14000 mi
Musty smell coming from air conditioning/heater. System was disinfected and cabin filter was replaced per TSB
24000 mi
iPhone connectivity via the MDI system started dropping, and the phone was no longer charging, so the MDI cable was replaced.
35400 mi
The heater was blowing cold air, and a TSB called for a new temperature sensor in the cabin.
17000 mi
Tire Pressure Monitoring System light stayed on. It was a software glitch, a service bulletin item that was fixed.
35000 mi
US $175
Battery died
2800 mi
a while back before it got cold, my "check tire pressure" gauge became lit. The dealer mentioned service bulletin fix for this issue. Once the reflash was done the problem was resolved.
25000 mi
Auto Up function on driver window switch stopped working, replaced the window switches under warranty.
77452 mi
US $150
Starter
24400 mi
Tire Pressure System needed to be reset as I was getting an indicator on my dash display
Dealer reset Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor control module to eliminate constant low tire pressure light which was inaccurate since all tires were at recommended inflation pressure.
16000 mi
Tire Pressure Monitoring System had to be reset by the dealer again. This is the second time this has occurred.
23200 mi
Driver's door lock master switch quit functioning. Part replaced under warranty, but car was at dealer over a weekend waiting for the part to arrive.
71574 mi
US $1500
TPMS system reporting low tire pressure, even though all were properly topped up. After days of diagnostic tests, one of the two electronic monitoring control modules was replaced, which solved the issue.
9000 mi
TPMS sensor stopped working. Dealer reported that a reset of the TPMS sensor fixed problem. Problem has not reoccurred.
10000 mi
TPMS sensor acting up again. Dealer serviced recall related to issue during routine maintenance trip. Problem solved - again.
10000 mi
Tire Pressure Sensor monitor light malfunction.
2000 mi
Tire pressure sensor repaired.
8000 mi
Tpms showed a tire problem even when all tires were fine. Software update fixed the problem.
3000 mi
The iPod adapter quit working, and was replaced
9000 mi
The Tire pressure monitor system was set to 50 psi and required some new software to fix it. They also did the 10000 mile service.
18000 mi
The TPMS firmware reverted to an old incorrect version.
36000 mi
US $280
Had to replace the battery's
1000 mi
Passenger seat recline switch.
26000 mi
US $200
Battery replaced
33000 mi
Whole heating unit replaced. Software updated for new AC control unit to work with new heater/ac unit.
83800 mi
During routine maintenance the dealer shorted out the amplifier. They had to order a new one which was not available here in the States. Had to wait for 3 1/2 weeks so they could ship a replacement from Germany!!
32000 mi
Radio stopped working. Nothing would play at all. One day before taking it to the dealer, my battery died, at which point the radio started working again. Radio software was updated under warranty. As mentioned before, the battery died at about the same time I had problems with the radio. Battery replaced; considered normal wear, so not covered under warranty. $182 at dealership.
6000 mi
re-coded tire pressure monitor system
25200 mi
US $238
Ran out of battery right after 3 years. No warranty.
7000 mi
TPMS sensor went out.
15400 mi
Replaced headlight. Light bulbs - headlight or took more than 10 minutes to change, repair
36000 mi
US $1
Blown horn fuse, easily rectified.
Oil pan heater malfunctioned and blew up my external socket on my house. Dealer replaced oil pan heater.
40300 mi
driver's side window button failed, needed replacement.
102920 mi
C $1800
Replace both headlight bulbs
104160 mi
C $450
External mirror adjustment switch failed.
42000 mi
US $300
Tire pressure sensor repaired and reprogramed Tire pressure sensor repaired and reprogramed
11160 mi
Alternator harness split.
30160 mi
Radio antenna harness shorting, no AM radio function. Parts took one week to arrive, car out of service for total of 2 business days.
Speedometer is inaccurate by 9 km/h. This means that constant calculations need to be made when driving rather than focussing on road conditions and traffic. Also means that my warranty will run out early by 9,000km. Unacceptable.
50600 mi
AC compressor failure according to VW dealer. Independent dealer could not find problem so will be interesting to see of dealer is correct. Replaced compressor
111600 mi
A $50
Low beam headlight bulb holder melted and so I replaced. (Replaced other side about a year ago)
steering wheel electronics died, no horn etc. Stering wheel module replaced.
37300 mi
Low tire air light was on but no tires were low, computer needed to be reset.
9000 mi
Low tire pressure warning light came on. All tires were properly inflated. Dealer checked the car and said there was an incorrect setting in the computer, and reset it. Problem has not reappeared (in 1,200 miles since).
1000 mi
alarm not working properly
11000 mi
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction caused the warning light to come on despite tires having proper pressure.
Auxiliary input for radio did not work. Dealer reprogrammed unit and fixed problem.
17760 mi
C $450
Power door lock on driver side would not unlock doors.
2000 mi
Defects on TPM software. Reflashed the software fixed it.
11000 mi
Bad airbag sensor in passenger seat.
7000 mi
The shifter needed to be replaced - the D in Drive did not light up - I initially went and dealer told me I had to wait until light was entirely out - it was replaced
11200 mi
Tire pressure sensor monitor went on - took to dealer and found a nail in tire - fixed that but all codes had to be reprogrammed - took 2 1/2 hours
12700 mi
US $205
Battery failed and replaced
19000 mi
US $150
one of the TPMS failed and was replaced - TPMS light stayed on and tire pressures were correct
TPMS sensor light illuminated. Reprogrammed TPMS software with download.
2000 mi
Just the MDI cable being flaky, and thus iPod connectivity issues. No big deal really.
56000 mi
US $1600
Xenon headlamp control unit and headlamp assembly all wore out/shorted out.
13000 mi
The TPMS light came on, but the problem was fixed by a software update.
36000 mi
TPMS Light was on. Tech forgot to code my computer.
22000 mi
Trunk latch that activates trunk light was broken. Had to replace entire latch.
5300 mi
A/C compressor did not engage. Refrigerant drain and refill.
2800 mi
Tire Pressure Monitoring System read improper pressure on the ECU. I could have taken it to the dealer for this, but instead i fixed the issue with a VAG-COM device.
It was diagnosed that the electronic module on the passenger-side door failed. It needed to be replaced, so the part was ordered and I took the car back. Electronic module of passenger-side door replaced Dealer failed to properly code new module. Third trip to reflash it.
86000 mi
US $60
For light bulb replacement
119224 mi
US $30
driver's window switch stopped being able to perform the one-touch-up for the driver's side window. replaced the whole switch on the door ($16 part online, $10 shipping). Used interior trim tools, took about 10 minutes. Far easier than i thought it would be.
9000 mi
Error reported by tire pressure monitoring system. Device was improperly set. Dealer reset and now functions normally.
29000 mi
Burned out tail light. I couldn't do it myself, despite my best efforts. Replaced under warranty.
33200 mi
US $100
Radio would not broadcast, either through satellite or terrestrial channels. Dealer reset and updated system firmware. Now functions normally.
36700 mi
steering wheel audio mute button suddenly failed. After much confusion incl contacting VWoA problem was traced to steering column module losing its software coding for that button!
37000 mi
TPMS light remained on and needed to be recoded as per a long-standing TSB
55500 mi
US $145
OE battery died after 5.5 years and 5 cold Vermont winters. Identical VW battery cheaper at dealer than Sears etc for one I know will last another 5 years.
71000 mi
US $100
Driver's side switch for passenger window up/down has been intermittent for years. They removed it, checked it for corroded contacts (none) and reinstalled it. It has worked perfectly ever since.
Intermittent light out indicator. Ordered parking bulb. New MDI cable
13800 mi
Headlight control module ordered & replaced. Headlight got wet and damaged the control module. This problem was resolved either with the new bulb or the headlight repair.
52700 mi
Battery replaced
12000 mi
Tire pressure warning system light remained ON but tires were all correctly and evenly inflated. Dealer updated software which seemed to correct the problem, since it has not recurred.
4000 mi
TPMS light came on. SW flash required. Channels for back brakes had wrong values-checked with Vag Com.
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