2007 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2007

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (5%)

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (56%)

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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.

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Engine not specified

48000 mi

US $100
Power door latch 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

29000 mi auto leveling headlight motor faulty 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

1500 mi Airbag fault light. Airbag fault sensor--loose connector. 
6500 mi Air bag fault light on. Air bag light came on again 1 week later. Airbag fault light, right rear quarter window leak not repaired (dealer claims unable to duplicate). 
43000 mi Faulty airbag light. Third repair on airbag wiring harness under driver seat. 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

47000 mi

US $23
Right Headlamp bulb replaced replaced battery 
76000 mi Air compressor not pulling vaccuum, and expansion valve bad. 
112000 mi

US $31
Driver sideview mirror turn signal LEDs not working. New Chinese replacement turn signal on order. 
113000 mi

US $96
Right Rear Door intermittent "no-lock" fault. Replaced Door Latch Assembly. 
119000 mi

US $8
Left Outside-Mirror Turn Signals inoperative. Replaced Turn Signal module in mirror housing. 
87000 mi

US $600
Oil, oil filter, cabin air filter, 4 tires. I'm avoiding repairing my A/C compressor since it's so expensive.  
87900 mi

US $550
Replaced A/C compressor 
98000 mi

US $180
Battery Replaced 
111000 mi

US $250
My TPMS sensors went bad after 11yrs on the car. Had to replace all 4. Had it done at Costco, $45 per instead of the $90 per the dealer wanted ! 
157000 mi

US $405
Component had a damage diaphragm producing an abnormal sound. 
64700 mi

US $385
Brake wear indicator light came on. Brakes were checked and linings OK and all systems OK. Apparently the wear light wiring harness was defective and had to be replaced. 
41000 mi Display was going out on the instrument cluster in dashboard. It was replaced under warranty, as the vehicle was under 50,000 miles. 
40000 mi Bulbs out 
71000 mi Occasional Bulb out warning. 
87900 mi

US $158
Cooling fan replaced 
86000 mi Found and fixed the bulb out problem. Apparently there was some problem between the corner marker, parking light and rear light bulb. I changed all 3 bulbs and it's been fine ever since. 
110000 mi

US $125
Alternator died and replaced. 
34000 mi

US $300
replaced malfunctioning key fob 
56000 mi

US $140
Faulty airbag code. 
36000 mi

US $44
A/C seemed low on freon. Freon added. Problem solved. (Problem may relate to driver lack of understanding of how system works) 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

138000 mi

US $60
Windshield Washer pump replaced Also, replaced all tubing from the pump to the jets minus the splitter. 
64000 mi

US $800
Passenger airbag assembly had to be replaced due to faulty ignitor 
34000 mi Problem 1. Vents blowing hot air - "no problem found"  Required second trip to show problem and third trip to get it fixed. 
35100 mi Vent blowing hot air. Trip 1 no problem found Trip 2 Yes we agree that there is a problem - no outside air coming in. Trip 3 Fix the problem 
38000 mi Bad light bulb - rear brake light. 
47000 mi

US $171
The blower motor for the heater was replaced because it was squealing. 
53000 mi

US $303
A rapid clicking noise when car was turned on. Dealer replaced Fresh Air Motor behind glove box. 
45000 mi

US $600
My alarm has been going off randomly for over a year. I have had the car in to two different dealers at least five times and have spent close to $1000 trying to fix the problem. It has spent most of this July at the dealer and isn't fixed. 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD

23000 mi Air conditioning stopped blowing cold air-it was hot humid air coming in. Shop told me it was an internal AC compressor failure. They ordered a new one and replaced the old one. particles from the previous broken compressor got through the entire a/c system causing ANOTHER failure withing 2 weeks. Parts are backordered, and not expected to arrive at the shop until july 28. (car brought in June 27) 

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2006.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

90000 mi Driver window wiring harness separated due to faulty design. Can either buy new harness (dealership wanted $207 just for harness) or buy aftermarket, or splice together. Known problem, separates because of heat/poor design 
105000 mi

US $1100
Large cooling fan failed. Dealership recommended replacement $350. Will DIY and update price/time 
128000 mi Key fob not working. Failed transmitter. $125 to replace. I will just use my spare key, which they sync'd for free. 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical Problems

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