2000 Volkswagen Jetta Problems and Repair Histories
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Volkswagen Jetta Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2000 | Volkswagen Jetta | 26 Jettas, 8.0 months of data per Jetta, average 124400 miles Note high average odometer for the TDI.80 |
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| 2000 | Volkswagen Jetta diesel | 16 Jetta diesels, 8.8 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 197500 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 Jetta diesels, 8.8 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 197500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 204000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 205000 | 300 | Fuel pump failed |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 131000 | 25 | headlight bulb needs replacing. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 77000 | 3000 | Manual transmission failed. Something came loose inside and was fired out the bell housing, leaving a 1"x3" hole. Estimated cost to repair was $3000. Sold to shop for $1500. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 180000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 192000 | 641 | Alternator clutch went bad and took out alternator main shaft. |
| Jul | 2011 | 220000 | 650 | This was a trip for the 220K mile timing belt job. |
| Sep | 2011 | 227000 | 406 | Front end bushings and everything else up there was replaced due to normal wear & tear with 225K miles. |
| Mar | 2013 | 254000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 200260 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 205840 | 900 | Bad front wheel bearing. Had the timing belt too. |
| Jul | 2011 | 250480 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 170000 | 1200 | Replace compressor recharge system |
| Mar | 2013 | 177000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 137000 | 50 | intercooler leaks. rather than spend the money to replace and do additional engine work, I am planning to sell the car as is |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Cameroon | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 130200 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 150040 | 55 | Radio antenna replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 152520 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 43000 | 600 | Misfires, CEL |
| Mar | 2008 | 46000 | 0 | Replaced a light bulb in the center console (behind the heater). I did it myself (the dealer gave me the part for free). |
| Jan | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | Very intermittent groaning/squeaking from rear of car in reverse, mostly in the morning. Doesn't seem to be brake-related (happens even if the brakes aren't being used). |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 800 | Replaced the A/C compressor in the car. | |
| Mar | 2012 | 500 | Driver side computer chip was fried. Signals were getting crossed. Rear view mirror controls started locking and unlocking the door. The driver side window would not roll down. Replaced the computer chip. | |
| Oct | 2012 | 1200 | Gear shift felt loose and it wouldn't lock into any position. There was a broken clip in the gear shift that needed replacing. Ended up burning out the clutch just trying to drive it a few miles to the shop. $50 part turned into big $$repair | |
| Feb | 2013 | 950 | Repaired cracked thermostat housing, replaced thermostat, flushed radiator and replaced broken coolant impeller. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 54700 | 70 | front springs were replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 95000 | 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. |
| Jan | 2011 | 97000 | 1000 | Water pump failure, aged hoses, coolant leak. Serpentine belt done at same time. All replace and fixed. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 60000 | 0 | AC issues when sold. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 112000 | 500 | Left front and Right rear door lock modules failed and replaced. Doors would not lock and unlock properly. |
| May | 2010 | 114500 | 1400 | Alternator failing causing electrical faults. Coil Pack cracked causing misfires. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 144000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 145000 | 400 | Water pump needed to be replaced. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 111000 | 1300 | 2 emission sensors failed about the same time |
| Jun | 2012 | 120000 | 330 | tensioner failed and caused serpentine belt to break therefore no alternator receiving power to work the power steering |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 102000 | 1010 | The check engine light activated and acceleration seemed reduced. "Engine misfire" was the readout. Plugs, wires, and air injection pump mounts replaced. "Door latch" broke. After unlocking the driver side door, the alarm would not be disarmed causing the car alarm to go off when starting the car. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 150000 | 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. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 1300 | Single trip, but multiple problems fixed. 1. A/C leak sealed, tested successfully. 2. Long overdue timing belt changed (first time). 3. Half-MIA OEM water-pump replaced with stainless steel after-market. | |
| Aug | 2011 | 500 | 1. Rattling/broken catalytic converter replaced. 2. Front shocks replaced. | |
| Feb | 2012 | 109300 | 400 | Replaced: Inner tie rod end, both outer tie rod ends, rack & pinion bellows kit. |
| May | 2012 | 113700 | 600 | Leaking A/C, added dye, identified two leaks, two o-rings changed. |
| Jan | 2013 | 125000 | 500 | Car shaking at low rpm, misfire codes, cracked ignition coil pack and wires changed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 149000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 158000 | 358 | Water Pump plus serpentine belt and external pulley belt replaced. Water Pump was replaced 3 yrs. ago. With a 2 yr warranty. New pump cost less money with a 5 yr warranty. Water pump was NOT leaking but making a terrible grinding noise. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 131440 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 133300 | 60 | 1) Engine coolant temperature sensor replaced. Was causing engine to run rich and check engine light 2) Right parking brake cable replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 142580 | 500 | Water pump leaking. Replaced timing belt and water pump. |
| Nov | 2011 | 143220 | 350 | Wheel bearing replaced (Driver-rear) |
| Mar | 2012 | 148800 | 200 | Ignition coil pack replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 158100 | 650 | Lower ball joint Left outer tie rod Rear brake pads and rotors. Rear right caliper. |
| Mar | 2013 | 163680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 109000 | 80 | Replaced the coil pack. |
| Oct | 2012 | 117000 | 552 | Tie rod was bent and bushing was worn out. |
| Jan | 2013 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 193440 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 238700 | 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. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 179000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 198000 | 25 | Cleaned mass airflow sensor. |
| Aug | 2010 | 198000 | 100 | Replaced mass airflow sensor. |
| Jul | 2012 | 203000 | 210 | Bad MAF. |
| Mar | 2013 | 204000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 164000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 167000 | 200 | Lug bolts seized on rotor. Identified and not fixed for 6 months. |
| Apr | 2010 | 168000 | 350 | Bunch of high mileage stuff: oxygen sensor needed replacement, transmission mount replaced, warped rotor replaced, new brakes & fuel filter for the heck of it |
| Jul | 2010 | 173000 | 225 | hole somewhere in exhaust pipe. power is reduced but not mileage. exhaust coupling replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 180000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2011 | 183000 | 90 | Cooling module / radiator temperature sensor failed. Leaves fans on unpredictably thus draining and killing the battery. |
| May | 2011 | 185000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2011 | 190000 | 0 | ABS + Brake light intermittently blinking and beeping loudly. Research shows this is indicative of a failing ABS module. Car still brakes just fine. Too expensive to fix VERY slow coolant leak. Won't fix |
| Nov | 2011 | 191000 | 0 | Starter failed. Not replaced. I was planning to buy a new car in December/January and decided to not put any money into the car at this point. Too many old-age items are starting to fail left and right. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 65000 | 800 | valve guides are leaking |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 43000 | 250 | Water pump replaced. |
| Dec | 2009 | 54000 | 250 | Bent tie rod |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 128340 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 128340 | 231 | Ball joint |
| May | 2012 | 129860 | 1361 | Spring broke, also replaced worn out shocks and struts. |
| Oct | 2012 | 134100 | 1580 | Fuel injector quit and needed to be replaced. Coolant hose had a minor leak and would lose about half a quart of coolant per month. |
| Jan | 2013 | 136580 | 408 | Exhaust pipe cracked just before the muffler Oxygen sensor replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 138260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 94000 | 1300 | New Clutch and flywheel |
| Dec | 2011 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 94240 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 95480 | 300 | Changed catalytic converter due to loose internals. |
| May | 2009 | 101680 | 75 | Rear brake pads were found to be virtually nonexistant while changing snow tires to summer tires. |
| Oct | 2009 | 104780 | 450 | engine overheating, over temp warning light on, water pump replaced |
| Feb | 2010 | 107500 | 400 | Replaced half axle inner universal boot due to hole. |
| Mar | 2013 | 120280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 78000 | 60 | Gear shift was stuck in Park. Called Triple A, who fiddled with the brake light switch. This seemed to jiggle it loose - he suggested replacing the brake light switch. Repair shop did not notice a problem. |
| Apr | 2010 | 79000 | 100 | Gear shift problem returned, had brake light switch replaced. Could not start car, told that speed sensors needed to be replaced. Did not repair. |
| May | 2010 | 79000 | 400 | Sensors replaced. Was told ignition coils were bad, but did not replace. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 1086 | replaced dead battery, faulty alternator & starter | |
| Apr | 2012 | 547 | during oil change, leak found. dyed oil to find source of leak replaced cracked exhaust clamp that caused whistle noise from under the car when accelerating. | |
| Aug | 2012 | 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. after smoke test, replaced vacuum pump hose & fuel filter | |
| Mar | 2013 | 137000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 132000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 162000 | 0 | Replaced power window motor myself. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 153000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 156000 | 1180 | Symptom: Rattles in front end. Diagnosis: Tie rods and front struts struts worn out, needed to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2008 | 170000 | 875 | Alternator failed; replaced with new one. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 180420 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 182900 | 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 |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 140000 | 100 | After bought the car used, I took it into the shop for a squeaky suspension. They said the front struts and the rear shocks were bad. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 48360 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 48980 | 300 | Glow plug and rail. |
| Jun | 2008 | 50840 | 300 | Glow plug rail, first time chg 1 glow plug, chk eng lite went back on 2 weeks later next time chg rail |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 83000 | 0 | A/C failure - likely compressor seized up. Opted not to fix as vehicle is primarily 3rd/winter car. |
| Oct | 2007 | 85000 | 0 | New alternator required. VWoA is clueless - the didn't know which of 3 types I needed - w/in the same model year. They had to take it off to determine. Went w/ a reman unit that the dealer was cool enough to acquire, although they did try to add $75 to |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 102000 | 85 | Coolant Temp sensor needed replacing. |
| Sep | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 85000 | 486 | Squeaks from right front wheel -- turns out to be CV joint that needs replacement. |
| Jan | 2009 | 91000 | 170 | Fluid leak fixed. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 96000 | 330 | Rusty, interior portion of front brake rotors caused wear on front brake pads. |
| Dec | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 70000 | 600 | Alternator malfunction, needs to be replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 136000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 141000 | 870 | Air conditioner clutch failure |
| Dec | 2008 | 167000 | 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). |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 116000 | 330 | Power door lock failed for one door. Major part had been ordered, but a minor, inexpensive part was found to also need replacement upon performing repair. As part was not immediately available, car was left at shop another day to allow for completion of r |
| Sep | 2008 | 134000 | 700 | Replaced cracked CV boot; CV joint itself in good condition. Replaced noisy starter; had driven car for months with problem. Internet chat suggested old grease as underlying problem, but fixed by using a rebuilt starter due to labor cost vs guarantee of solution working. |
| Jun | 2009 | 144000 | 667 | Battery dead. Alternator tested and found to be providing low charging amperage (about half normal). Replaced alternator and battery (due to age). |
| Sep | 2009 | 144000 | 850 | Timing belt replacement. Included tensioner pulley and water pump as additional preventative items. Cleaned throttle body control unit in response to code P1582. |
| Mar | 2010 | 148000 | 420 | Engine missed occasionally in damp weather; CEL on. Original coil and plug wires replaced. |
| Sep | 2010 | 149000 | 380 | Alternator and battery replaced, $450 for both. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 206000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 214000 | 750 | Replacement of Fuel Injector Nozzles because they had reached end of life and were not properly atomizing fuel anymore. Intake manifold was removed from the car and the intake was completely cleaned and decarboned. It was heavily clogged after 210,000+ miles and needed to be cleaned for proper air intake. |
| Aug | 2008 | 223000 | 110 | A crack/tear developed in the silicone upper intercooler hose causing loss of boost and oil splatter inside the engine compartment. I attempted to patch but was unsuccessful. So, I purchased a replacement upper intercooler hose and changed it out. |
| Apr | 2009 | 237000 | 912 | I had the rear shocks replaced, the rear shock mounts replaced, and the emergency brake cables replaced. Replaced the pads and rotors for all brakes. Had the caliper pins for the left front brakes re-tapped. |
| Jul | 2009 | 243000 | 600 | One of the rear coil spings had broken, so I replaced front and rear coil springs and all mounting bushing, and pieces, replaced front subframe bushings with Audi TT 2-part bushings and replaced the front subframe bolts that go through those bushing |
| Nov | 2011 | 287000 | 300 | Car was losing coolant and there was too much pressure in the expansion bottle. Initial repair in October was not successful. |
| Mar | 2012 | 291000 | 85 | Rear brake caliper emergency brake levers were hanging and causing the rear brakes to drag. I replaced both rear brake calipers. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 157480 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 158720 | 0 | drink holder broke. Won't repair because cost of drink holder is $80. Still works but won't fold up properly. |
| Dec | 2010 | 162440 | 1200 | Leaking water pump. |
| Mar | 2011 | 163680 | 157 | leaking seal and gasket on oil filter housing where oil cooler attaches. It was leaking oil everywhere and getting worse each week. |
| Jan | 2012 | 171920 | 120 | guide pins for caliper replaced and lubricated. This was preventing full release of pressure of the caliper and resulted in rotor warping. Rotors had to be replaced too. |
| Jan | 2013 | 180420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 78000 | 2300 | ignition coil, plug wires water pump The retractable sunroof motor went out (the vent motor is good) - but it was going to be $1200-1500.00 to fix so we chose not to. |
| Dec | 2009 | 81000 | 0 | 3rd window regulator on drivers side door in 12 month period - shop warranted the part again - no charge for labor |
| Feb | 2010 | 93000 | 553 | Replace alternator - had done a self replacement of a battery in Dec/Jan and found the alternator wasn't working at full capacity. Dealer quoted $1250.00 - local repairman charged $550.00 Leading to the alternator diagnosis - Dealer claimed battery draw from faulty doorlock. Replaced $690.00. Battery failed again and Dealer replaced trunk latch - N/C. Turns out it was probably the Alternator. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 128000 | 440 | Crankshaft position sensor burned out without warning. Engine stalled and wouldn't restart, stranding me in a freeway tunnel. Car operated normally at mechanics, leading to a long diagnosis. $125 part, 2 hours labor, plus diagnostic charge. |
| May | 2012 | 128000 | 0 | Windshield wipers broke and window switches cut out. Brought car in for diagnosis, estimate came back at $500+, decided to sell the car rather than fix any more problems because this car always has problems. Always! AC clutch squealed and died last summer. Did not repair due to cost ($250, if I remember correctly), paid $10 diagnostic fee. I live in Minnesota, so it wasn't worth the price to fix. |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 140000 | 2000 | busted roller destroyed TB and in turn the head and bent valves timing belt, water pump |
| Volkswagen in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 172000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 173000 | 2009 | Axle shaft broke away from transmission $2008.00, dealer fixed axle issue, car will not start... (see second issue) Dealer fixed axle issue, car will not start, wanted new diagnostic charge for and additional $85, I refused and had the car towed home. found engine compartment disassembled and parts left in hatchback are |
| Jun | 2007 | 184000 | 2200 | Original turbo replaced at my expense Transmission differential is held together with rivets, the rivets separated and caused wear on the transmission case. the worn metal caused the differential to fail. |
| Aug | 2008 | 191000 | 1600 | Turbocharger failed. Had turbo replaced. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 127000 | 75 | Replaced aging thermostat that prevented coolant temperature from reaching normal (opens too early). |
| Jan | 2009 | 130000 | 13 | Replaced leaking oil cooler seals. |
| Dec | 2010 | 170000 | 80 | One wheel bearing failed (noisy but not seized). Replaced 2x front bearings. |
| Oct | 2012 | 187000 | 500 | Heater core replaced due to leaking. Replaced FR fender due to corrosion |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 144000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 145000 | 1800 | Shocks, struts, front brakes*, trans fluid* tie-rod ends wheel bearing |
| Sep | 2009 | 181000 | 235 | Frozen front brake caliper replaced. Replaced pads and rotors. |
| Nov | 2010 | 192000 | 100 | Hand brake cable replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | 193000 | 900 | Replaced engine cooling fan, serpentine belt Replaced alternator and battery, |
| Jun | 2011 | 193000 | 300 | Two window regulators replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 197000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 157000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 159000 | 145 | The passenger window fell down for the 3rd time and was out of the 7 year extended warrenty by 2 months |
| Jan | 2008 | 173000 | 1000 | Water pump and timing belt. |
| Aug | 2012 | 212700 | 900 | I had the clutch replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 215000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 78000 | 450 | The oil pump was about to die and wasn't providing the required oil pressure for the engine to operate ok. Dealer indicated that if it wasn't replaced it could blow out the engine. |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 98000 | 355 | front brakes replaced. rear right ABS sensor replaced. |
| Oct | 2009 | 102700 | 970 | The car was making awful banging noises from the passenger rear wheel with bumps. Replaced rear shocks, sway bar. Replaced parking brake cable. |
| May | 2011 | 132000 | 1100 | AC condensor/clutch replaced exhaust leak with section replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 114000 | 150 | Small radiator leak repaired. |
| Jan | 2010 | 114000 | 0 | Needed new catalytic converter at time of accident. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 116000 | 56 | Door hinges popping noise, lubricated, works fine now. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 108500 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 118420 | 305 | Defective rear oxygen probe replaced. Prestone leak (fixed but doesn’t seem to be a complete success as I had to add some prestone recently). Defective ABS probe on one of the rear wheels. Not fixed due to age of car. Defective rear stop light replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 68000 | 59 | Had a rattle on acceleration, dealer replaced exhaust clamp on this trip. Rattle continued after this repair. Dealer found catalytic converter was causing the rattle. Catalytic converter was replaced, still under warranty. |
| Jun | 2007 | 68000 | 328 | Windshield wipers kept freezing up for several seconds, had to be towed home because severe rain made driving unsafe. Made appointment at shop, found the wiper linkage binding and was replaced. |
| Aug | 2007 | 69000 | 53 | Took it in because of creaking that seemed to be coming from the suspension, shop inspected suspension components and found them to be ok. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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