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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%)

Chart based on 124 repairs.
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2005 Volkswagen Jetta engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

160700 mi

US $120
secondary in-tank fuel pump wasn't working 
170000 mi

US $135
MAF sensor not functioning correctly. Loss of power at highway speeds. Replaced part and now it runs fine. 
177000 mi

US $1500
A mechanic on vacation suggested new injector nozzles. I sent them to be overhauled but they couldn't test the backflow valve. Intalled the new rebuilt injectors and the car runs worse. Sending them back to rebuilder. 
177000 mi

US $200
Returned to the Dealer to correct what they broke. Car still idles rough but drivable. Still reasearching the problem. 
182000 mi

US $500
Determined the rough idle was a bad injector. Replaced all four with slightly used injectors and the car runs fine now. 
240000 mi

US $940
Cooling fan replacement. Airbag light reset. 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

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

68560 mi

C $200
Glow plugs replaced 
73000 mi

US $489
I used B2 biodiesel one time from Premier Ag in Columbus, IN in March 2007. Car began smoking, stuttering on acceleration. Took to dealer Dreyer&Reinbold, Greenwood, IN 3 times in March and April 2007 and each time they "treated" it and sent me away ... 
85500 mi

US $845
Problem from 2 years ago that dealer did not solve after 3 trips there. Told us needed $3900 repair to fuel delivery system (injectors supposedly bad.) Local service replaced cam shaft and 4 lifters. A known problem with poor quality camshafts. Bloomington,IN serviceman knew camshaft and lifters had been a problem in these diesels. He replaced camshaft, 4 lifters in 2 cyls. Runs like a charm again! VW dealer would have had me spend $3800 to replace complete injector system. Would not have fixed! 
196700 mi

US $1000
Turbo seal 
217900 mi

US $5000
Car was parked for a year, turbo seal failed. Mechanic was clueless how to fix, took a long time. 
52500 mi

US $350
Can't really remember 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD

108000 mi

US $1700
Thermostat went bad; replaced. Electrical cable for primary radiator fan was installed in such a way that the fan would rub against it when spinning, which wore through the wire and caused intermittent operation. Dealer wanted too much money to replace it, so I did it. 
119000 mi

US $130
The coolant gasket had a slow leak in it. Replaced by mechanic. 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

119000 mi

US $250
timing belt changed at 118000 miles on the odo. waited for all the parts from dieselgeeks. 
165500 mi Glow plugs changed to stainless steel and ECM reflash, quiet and less "shaking," 42-44 MPG. Went to VW "Rod East" in San Antonio, TX. Many thanks to "Raul" shop foreman. Found "old" glow plugs damaged. Wires checked as well. 
95000 mi

US $17
Upper intake hose near the turbo becomes loose on the TDI engine. A factory replacement would cost over $200. Bought an aftermarket part from Bailey Enterprises to replaced the factory clip with the aftermarket part. Total repair time was less than an hou 
176400 mi

US $850
EGR pipe on turbo cracked and was replaced. 
250000 mi engine cooling fans needed replaced 
263000 mi

US $1800
Blown turbo 
86300 mi

US $40
Check engine light came on over a year ago (AutoZone scanner said coolant temp sensor). Car in for routine maintenance, problem repaired concurrently w/ service items. 
108000 mi Bolt worked loose from H2O pump damaging timing belt, crankshaft pulley (due to not tight enough at timing belt/H2O pump changed at 100,000 miles) 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

195500 mi

US $1000
replaced camshaft as a preventive measure. incuding bearings, bolts, seal replace timing belt and components and serpentine belt replace water pump 
57000 mi

US $345
Glow plug code. Most likely cause is a change in resistance after replacing ceramic with still glow plugs. No fault was found in the glow plug system. This service event was part of a scheduled maintenance and not a special trip 
60000 mi

US $300
Temperature sensor 
165000 mi

US $250
Fuel pump died, replaced in 30 mins with new pump. 
150000 mi

US $50
Grinding / squealing noise from alternator pulley. Replaced it. 
71300 mi

C $40
Coolant sensor was throwing an intermittant "low coolant" warning. Shop has not fixed it yet. 
92680 mi

C $1200
Engine skid plate had begun to fall off and was dragging on the ground. Part was removed and will replace when a used one becomes available. 
100300 mi

C $200
turbo hose loose turbo hose replaced 
99320 mi

C $100
underpower code 0299. car has no pickup. issue related to turbo. still working to resolve. 
111800 mi

C $200
replaced turbo actuator 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

41540 mi Catalytic converter replaced which is a known defect so it was replaced at no cost. 
63860 mi

C $900
the timing belt was worn and was replaced 
81220 mi

C $250
severely corroded oil pan needed to be replaced Corroded mid engine transmission mount mid-exhaust system has a hole 
100440 mi

C $400
Cooling pipe from radiator had corroded, pressure test of system for winter expanded a pin hole leak. Part needed replacement. 
110980 mi

C $560
intermittent dash light comes on related to the cooling sensor. Computer diagnostics show that it was working fine at the time of evaluation 
117180 mi

C $706
Electronic Thermostat failed and was replaced 
135160 mi

C $800
Fuel pump failed 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

82000 mi

US $300
Replaced failed thermostat and coolant. 
70600 mi

US $1500
Thermostat went out. Burned out the impeller of the water pump. Dealer replaced Thermostat, water pump and timing belt. All runs well now. 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

151000 mi

US $100
Motor mounts 
178000 mi

US $120
MIL came on throwing a P0411. EGR valve was the culprit. Installed a new EGV, reset the codes and its fixed. 

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