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2000 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 212 repairs.
2000 Volkswagen Jetta engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 205000 mi US $300 |
Fuel pump failed |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 178300 mi US $160 |
Turbo actuator rubber hose wear item broke and lost boost |
| 246000 mi US $50 |
Intake manifold (IM) bolts were not tightened enough after IM cleaning. After bolts loosened, EGR pipe split, requiring replacement. |
| 279620 mi C $81 |
broken shutter valve |
| 231000 mi US $37 |
Car acceleration was sluggish so I had the fuel filter replaced which successfully fixed it |
| 166980 mi $539 |
Rear muffler hanger reattached. Missing skid plate screws replaced. |
| 137000 mi US $50 |
intercooler leaks. rather than spend the money to replace and do additional engine work, I am planning to sell the car as is |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 377000 mi US $150 |
Replaced thermostat. |
| 404000 mi | Engine valve train failed. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43000 mi US $600 |
Misfires, CEL |
| 297000 mi US $40 |
CEL came on showing code P0302 cyl 2 misfire. Confirmed bad ignition coil. Replaced with new unit. |
| 333000 mi US $850 |
Coil pack for #4 cylinder failed. Replaced with new part. Heard noise coming from area of timing belt. Performed timing belt service. Found water pump bearing worn. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 95000 mi US $273 |
Left side O2 sensor expired after 10 years and 94,000 miles. Quick fix, I was on my way. Car was completely driveable even with the check engine light on. |
| 97000 mi US $1000 |
Water pump failure, aged hoses, coolant leak. Serpentine belt done at same time. All replace and fixed. |
| 114200 mi US $1400 |
Coil Pack cracked causing misfires. |
| 60000 mi US $100 |
Car simply lost power, could only move at a snail's pace. Mechanic said was the EPC. But ??? |
| 194060 mi C $635 |
Serpentine belt snapped |
| 57000 mi US $600 |
Went in for an oil change and to check a coolant leak. Mechanic said their was a bad O ring on one of the hoses. Hard to get to, lots of labor. Didn't get it fixed. This car has been a cash drain. Traded it in for a Mazda 6. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $1300 |
2 emission sensors failed about the same time |
| 120000 mi US $330 |
tensioner failed and caused serpentine belt to break therefore no alternator receiving power to work the power steering |
| 145000 mi US $400 |
Water pump needed to be replaced. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43000 mi US $250 |
Water pump replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
1. Rattling/broken catalytic converter replaced. 2. Front shocks replaced. |
| 125000 mi US $500 |
Car shaking at low rpm, misfire codes, cracked ignition coil pack and wires changed. |
| 150000 mi US $400 |
I had to replace the ignition wires for a second time since 80K miles. I replaced the coil pack and the exhaust piping cracked and needed to be welded. |
| 67000 mi US $800 |
valve guides are leaking |
| 102000 mi US $490 |
The check engine light activated and acceleration seemed reduced. "Engine misfire" was the readout. Plugs, wires, and air injection pump mounts replaced. |
| 108400 mi US $80 |
Replaced the coil pack. |
| 168000 mi US $350 |
Bunch of high mileage stuff: oxygen sensor needed replacement, transmission mount replaced, |
| 173000 mi US $125 |
hole somewhere in exhaust pipe. power is reduced but not mileage. exhaust coupling replaced. |
| 180000 mi US $5 |
Oil cooler gasket failed from age/cold weather. Oil spilled from engine to driveway. Purchased part @ dealership for $5, gave oil change @ same time. Back on the road. |
| 183000 mi US $90 |
Cooling module / radiator temperature sensor failed. Leaves fans on unpredictably thus draining and killing the battery. |
| 185000 mi US $70 |
Still unsure of root cause. Replaced fan module. was UNABLE to replace radiator thermostat/switch. Realized AC is not working as well. Problem has not returned with 500 miles of driving. |
| 190000 mi | VERY slow coolant leak. Won't fix |
| 198000 mi US $25 |
Cleaned mass airflow sensor. |
| 198000 mi US $100 |
Replaced mass airflow sensor. |
| 203000 mi US $210 |
Bad MAF. |
| 133300 mi C $60 |
1) Engine coolant temperature sensor replaced. Was causing engine to run rich and check engine light |
| 142380 mi C $500 |
Water pump leaking. Replaced timing belt and water pump. |
| 148800 mi C $200 |
Ignition coil pack replaced |
| 167400 mi C $1100 |
Crankshaft sensor failure: replaced Radiator leaking coolant: replaced Damaged flex pipe, leaking exhaust gases: not replaced |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 124080 mi C $150 |
Mass air flow sensor. Engine light on and code reading P0102. Fuel mileage decreased. Running fine otherwise. Replaced MAF. |
| 128340 mi C $25 |
Infamous coolant flange had to replaced. Plastic on hot engine and the o ring and plastic consistently breaks down resulting in coolant leaks. |
| 152520 mi C $100 |
Ignition coil had to be replaced. Cracks had moisture getting in. Multiple code errors including misfires. |
| 95480 mi C $300 |
Changed catalytic converter due to loose internals. |
| 104780 mi C $450 |
engine overheating, over temp warning light on, water pump replaced |
| 79000 mi | Could not start car, told that speed sensors needed to be replaced. Did not repair. |
| 79000 mi US $400 |
Sensors replaced. Was told ignition coils were bad, but did not replace. |
| 127989 mi US $417 |
oil leak repaired by replacing valve cover gasket, upper intake gasket, oil filler cap gasket, oil filler neck gasket check engine light came on. replaced vacuum pump hose & fuel filter |
| 148800 mi US $1009 |
check engine light - upstream oxygen sensor failed check engine light - thermostat sticking check engine light - ignition coil worn out |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 238700 mi C $5 |
No glow plug light, no start, towed to my work place (Toyota Dealership) Researched internet and found info on defective "109" relay. Got one from auto recycler, installed and has worked perfect since then. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 182900 mi C $750 |
Had smoke come out from engine compartment, thought that it was a failure of rad, which had been noted to be leaking years prior. Turned out to be rad fan, had both rad and fan replaced |
| 48980 mi C $300 |
Glow plug and rail. |
| 50840 mi C $300 |
Glow plug rail, first time chg 1 glow plug, chk eng lite went back on 2 weeks later next time chg rail |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 102000 mi US $85 |
Coolant Temp sensor needed replacing. |
| 91000 mi US $170 |
Fluid leak fixed. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 114000 mi US $150 |
Small radiator leak repaired. |
| 112000 mi | Needed new catalytic converter at time of accident. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 167000 mi US $300 |
Radiator replacement after 165,000 miles. Leak at base connection had been present for some time (self healing fluid made this a drivable problem). |
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