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%)

Chart based on 151 repairs.
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 32 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

121000 mi

US $2500
Upper timing chain tensioner. 
48000 mi

US $100
Oil leak. Valve cover gasket paid for, PCV system replacemnt under warranty 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

39000 mi cooling fan temp sensor faulty, fan running at high speed even at cold engine temps 
41000 mi cooling fan sensor replaced, did not correct problem. dealer replaced cooling fans. problem corrected. 
51800 mi low pressure supply pump and associated control module failure. diagnosed, ordered and installed new pump and control module. 
56000 mi positive crankcase ventilation valve failure. installed new and updated pcv valve. 
52624 mi Replace valve cover gasket under warranty. 
50000 mi Pressure relief valve and hose for turbocharger (soon to be TSB from VW). Replaced with updated silicone parts. 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

38000 mi Coil pack failure, shorted out and blew fuse as well, resulting in car not able to start at all. Tow to dealer, replace coil pack and fuse after car will not start. 
57000 mi

US $270
Turbo recirculation valve failing and replaced. 
77700 mi High pressure fuel pump cam follower wore through and failed. Covered by manufacturer extended warranty on this particular system d/t widespread failures. Deal replaced high pressure fuel pump, camshaft, and follower. 
85000 mi

US $299
Engine thermostat replaced after CEL went on. 
123000 mi

US $2600
Radiator has a hole in it, car is eating coolant. 
38000 mi coil failure 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

71000 mi

US $164
Car stalling battery was replaced a yr before. Removed and replace Crank Position Sensor. Car bogs down when accelerating. Removed and replaced direct injection coils on cylinders #3 and 5. 
114000 mi

US $343
Very poor cabin heat. Replaced thermostat, problem solved. 
89000 mi

US $720
Both the radiator and condenser fan failed. 
104000 mi

US $350
A small piece of tailpipe mysteriously fell off, making the car vibrate excessively and roar like a straight pipe. 
109000 mi

US $332
Thermostat failed, replaced it, coolant temp. sensor, and antifreeze. 
49000 mi Mechanic discovered a very tiny leak in the radiator, while the car was in the shop for service. Dealer replaced the radiator under warranty, as the warranty would expire in another 1000 miles. No visible leaking on the driveway. 
57000 mi

US $1075
Electric cooling fans for radiator / air conditioning were making loud noises, and check engine light came on. Fans had to be replaced, as one of the two fans was "frozen" - bearings shot, and the second fan was about to freeze up. 
91000 mi

US $2000
Had a slight coolant leak. Shop found a crack in the plastic housing of the radiator. Replaced the radiator. 
115000 mi

US $1000
Radiator needed replacement due to leaks. Previous radiator had been replaced only 14 months ago. 
107900 mi

US $300
Exhaust leak. 
95000 mi

US $600
Both cooling fans had to be replaced engine filter, cabin filter 
149000 mi

US $20
Bad thermostat 
186000 mi

US $750
Oil leak. Oil cooler housing replaced Coolant leak. Lasted months then one day coolant flange at block failed. Also replaced thermostat and housing. 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

118200 mi

US $2000
Needed new clutch 
53000 mi Pulled CEL code at Autozone, I forget the exact code but it indicated the MAF sensor was malfunctioning. Disconnected and cleaned MAF sensor contacts. CEL light went out, never came back on. 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

67000 mi

£600
hole blown in high pressure air hose. Turbo couldn't function because of lack of air 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD

10000 mi

US $350
Coilpack went bad. 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD

45000 mi MAF sensor replaced 

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2006.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

118000 mi

US $200
CEL - Glow Plug Circuit #4. Difficult cold starts. Diagnosed with multimeter on vehicle. Could not determine bad plug all read normal. Replaced all 4, reset CEL/did not repeat. Plugs $35 ea/140 entire job ~ DIY ~30 mins 

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2007 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems

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