turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Jetta in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 2012164300 miC $131 | Battery light blinked so I had the alternator rebuild before I ended up with a break down. | ||
Aug 2016228780 miC $1200 | Wheel bearings tie rod ends ball joints etc. New Tires then alignment | ||
Mar 2018260400 miC $159 | Heater motor and resistor! |
Volkswagen Jetta in Utah, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 2010160700 miUS $120 | secondary in-tank fuel pump wasn't working | ||
Jun 2011170000 miUS $135 | MAF sensor not functioning correctly. Loss of power at highway speeds. Replaced part and now it runs fine. | ||
Oct 2011177000 miUS $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. | ||
Dec 2011177000 miUS $200 | Returned to the Dealer to correct what they broke. Car still idles rough but drivable. Still reasearching the problem. | ||
Jun 2012182000 miUS $500 | Determined the rough idle was a bad injector. Replaced all four with slightly used injectors and the car runs fine now. | ||
Jul 2016224000 miUS $1300 | Rack and pinion worn out and had to be replaced. Leaking power steering fluid. | ||
Oct 2016230500 miUS $250 | Won't shift when cold. Changed transmission fluid but it didn't help. | ||
Jan 2017233700 miUS $1900 | Transmission valve and solenoids replaced. Wouldn't shift when cold. Replaced with remanufactured improved design valve. | ||
Jun 2017240000 miUS $130 | Cooling fan replacement. Airbag light reset. Replaced battery | ||
Jun 2018251000 miUS $350 | Wheel bearing was replaced |
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta in Washington, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Jan 201454300 miUS $350 | Can't really remember |
Volkswagen Jetta in Utah, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jan 200970285 miUS $153 | Reinstall driver's window in track. Required pull of window to access mechanism. Window scratched during repair. | ||
Apr 2016196700 miUS $1000 | Turbo seal | ||
Aug 2016217900 miUS $5000 | Car was parked for a year, turbo seal failed. Mechanic was clueless how to fix, took a long time. |
Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Feb 2017 | |||
Nov 201067260 miC $200 | Hand Brake Cable replaced. Brake Conduit was damaged. Rust on both fender, It was covered by a Technical Service Bulletin, Dealer will call me back when VW authorize a warranty repair | ||
Nov 201174400 miC $100 | All the interior lighting stopped working. Wire from Body Computer cracked in the main harness. | ||
Jan 201268560 miC $200 | Glow plugs replaced | ||
May 201489060 miC $430 | Replaced both rear shock absorbers | ||
Dec 201699200 miC $400 | Difficult start in cold weather Replaced starter |
Volkswagen Jetta in Alaska, United States Feb 2008 - May 2011 | |||
Mar 200873000 miUS $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 ... | ||
Oct 200985500 miUS $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! |
Volkswagen Jetta in Alaska, United States Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
Mar 2017149000 miUS $400 | Alternator, serpentine belt and oil pan replaced |
Volkswagen Jetta in Tennessee, United States Dec 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 2018175000 miUS $715 | Both front wheel bearings bad-replaced bearings and hubs |
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta in Arkansas, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
Apr 2013108000 miUS $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. | ||
Sep 2013115000 miUS $150 | Found a crack in the brake booster hose; replaced it. Replaced the lower control arms; bushings were starting to go bad. | ||
Dec 2013119000 miUS $130 | The coolant gasket had a slow leak in it. Replaced by mechanic. | ||
Sep 2014139000 miUS $2000 | The rear axle was slightly bent, causing the rear wheels to be misaligned and significant asymmetric wear on the tires. Associated suspension parts were replaced as well. | ||
Jun 2015146000 miUS $800 | Lower control arm bushings were worn through. Replaced with poly bushings. Also replaced rubber boots on end of tie rod. |
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Jetta in British Columbia, Canada May 2006 - Feb 2009 | |||
Jun 200722940 mi | One headlight burned out, then two weeks later, before I'd had a chance to take it in, the other one did too, necessitating a high-priority visit. The manual says I shouldn't try to change an H7 bulb myself, but on the plus side, it's covered by warranty | ||
Jun 200829760 mi | Turn signal "clicker" once again giving intermittent false positive "clicks" with no control input; neither turn signals or indicator lights were activated | ||
Jan 2009 | The usual VW trick of the window failing to move, then falling into the door. |
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Jetta in Colorado, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
Oct 200978000 miUS $236 | During pre-purchase inspection, mechanic told me the front strut mounts were collapsed. They were indeed squished (due to time). I replaced the bushings and associated bearings as well as the front struts. | ||
Jan 2011US $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. | ||
Jul 2011100000 miUS $600 | Sway bar bushings replaced due to squeak in front end. | ||
Dec 2011108000 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) | ||
Jan 201296800 mi | Engine skid plate fell off |
Volkswagen Jetta in Nevada, United States - Apr 2008 | |||
Apr 200853000 miUS $10 | low beam bulb replacement |
Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States Apr 2009 - May 2016 | |||
May 2009119000 miUS $250 | timing belt changed at 118000 miles on the odo. waited for all the parts from dieselgeeks. | ||
Aug 2010152000 miUS $270 | Service Sun Roof drainage issue, Transmission fluid change on the "tiptronic" | ||
Dec 2010162000 miUS $148 | Drive axles to driver and passenger side needed replacing, signs of "wobble" upon acceleration and speed. During the replacement I've noticed low pad wear to the front rotors and replaced with EBC product. | ||
Apr 2011165500 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. | ||
Feb 2016195000 miUS $300 | Transmission Fluid change |
Volkswagen Jetta in Washington, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2018 | |||
Mar 200895000 miUS $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 | ||
Jan 2013139400 miUS $4900 | Tiptronic transmission failure Total replacement needed | ||
Feb 2013176400 miUS $850 | EGR pipe on turbo cracked and was replaced. | ||
Jun 2016250000 mi | Wiper motor and engine cooling fans needed replaced | ||
Feb 2018263000 miUS $1800 | Blown turbo |
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
Feb 2017160580 miC $2200 | Replaced bushings Brake pads and rotors replaced Rear brake calipers replaced |
Volkswagen Jetta in Iowa, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
Oct 2016176000 miUS $152 | driver door wiring harness replaced | ||
Feb 2017190000 miUS $250 | replace starter, battery | ||
May 2017195500 miUS $1000 | replaced camshaft as a preventive measure. incuding bearings, bolts, seal replace timing belt and components and serpentine belt replace water pump | ||
Jun 2017196000 miUS $15 | replace passenger side headlight | ||
Nov 2017208000 miUS $220 | starter failed. previously installed starter may have been of poor quality or the wrong part number |
Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - May 2015 | |||
Jun 2011150000 mi | Dual Mass Flywheel failure | ||
Mar 2012165000 miUS $250 | Fuel pump died, replaced in 30 mins with new pump. |
Volkswagen Jetta in Maryland, United States Feb 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
Mar 2008108000 miUS $400 | Driveline vibration due to dual mass flywheel failure. Replaced with single mass flywheel and clutch kit. Rear engine and front transmissions seals replaced at time of repair. | ||
Jun 2009150000 miUS $50 | Grinding / squealing noise from alternator pulley. Replaced it. |
Volkswagen Jetta in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
Nov 200971300 miC $40 | A piece of plastic beneath the engine had broken away and was scraping on the ground. Replaced piece. Coolant sensor was throwing an intermittant "low coolant" warning. Shop has not fixed it yet. | ||
Dec 200972540 mi | Moon roof was leaking. Shop repaired leak but we'll have to wait until next rain to know if repair was successful. | ||
Mar 201076260 mi | Airbag warning light. Airbag was malfunctioning. Replacement airbag was installed. | ||
Oct 201083680 mi | Bushing in front end needed to be replaced. wire for brake lights became disconnected, had to be reattached. | ||
Jul 201192680 miC $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. E-brake cable was loose. Had to be adjusted and tightened. | ||
May 2012100300 miC $200 | left strut mount worn, needed to be replaced sway bar worn out left tie rod worn out turbo hose loose left front wheel bearing worn out turbo hose replaced replaced wheel bearing (drivers side front) | ||
Jan 201399320 miC $100 | underpower code 0299. car has no pickup. issue related to turbo. still working to resolve. | ||
Apr 2013111800 miC $200 | replaced turbo actuator | ||
May 2013112220 miC $220 | replaced brakes pads, rotors and emergency brake cables rear suspension coil broke |
Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 201057000 miUS $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 | ||
Aug 201160000 miUS $300 | Temperature sensor |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - May 2018 | |||
Apr 201032320 mi | The driver side window got frozen to the window seals and I used the electric window to clear the water from the window. The window and the actuator bracket became seperated and after thawing the window fell into the door. This is a known problem. | ||
Jul 201036260 miC $26 | Replaced both head light bulbs as low beam burned out on both. Very easy job to do and saved $90 had I taken it to the dealer. | ||
Dec 201041540 mi | Catalytic converter replaced which is a known defect so it was replaced at no cost. | ||
Mar 201263860 miC $900 | the timing belt was worn and was replaced | ||
Oct 201281220 miC $250 | severely corroded oil pan needed to be replaced Corroded mid engine transmission mount mid-exhaust system has a hole | ||
Nov 2013100440 miC $400 | Cooling pipe from radiator had corroded, pressure test of system for winter expanded a pin hole leak. Part needed replacement. | ||
Aug 2014110980 miC $560 | caliper was seized on one side system fixed intermittent dash light comes on related to the cooling sensor. Computer diagnostics show that it was working fine at the time of evaluation | ||
Sep 2014112840 miC $250 | Rust on leading windscreen edge of passenger door removed and repainted. | ||
Dec 2014117180 miC $706 | Electronic Thermostat failed and was replaced battery was old and cold cranking amps was less than half...car had problem starting in moderately cold weather | ||
Sep 2015127100 miC $375 | Windshield wipers failed, replaced gear linkage. | ||
Dec 2015130200 miC $650 | Coil spring broken | ||
Jul 2016135160 miC $800 | Fuel pump failed | ||
Mar 2017137020 miC $350 | seized caliper -part replaced park brake re-set | ||
Apr 2017138260 miC $725 | front wheel bearings replaced |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Volkswagen Jetta in Maryland, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
Aug 201270600 miUS $1500 | Thermostat went out. Burned out the impeller of the water pump. Dealer replaced Thermostat, water pump and timing belt. All runs well now. |
Volkswagen Jetta in Florida, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
Apr 201380300 miUS $200 | You've heard of Fahrvergnuegen. This problem was heimtueckish. It dropped VW several notches in my book. AC stopped working. After much troubleshooting, identified prob as faulty fuse box atop battery. Wiring corroded, fuse holder bad. | ||
Jun 201382000 miUS $300 | Brakes sucked, period. Replaced booster, master cylinder, pads/shoes, rotors. Bled fluid. Brakes better but feeling is still sloppy. Probably suspension falling apart. Brake interlock rattles in the gear shifter. Replaced failed thermostat and coolant. | ||
Jul 201382200 miUS $100 | Trunk opening actuator failed. Replaced with aftermarket fix (buy part off ebay, install self). | ||
Sep 201383000 miUS $150 | Based on vehicle history, this is like the 4th battery in this car's 8-year life. I believe it was due to the poorly engineered wiring (see April trip), and should be OK after replacing alternator cable. |
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
Volkswagen Jetta in Missouri, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018151000 miUS $100 | Motor mounts |
Volkswagen Jetta in Colorado, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
Dec 2016178000 miUS $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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Volkswagen Jetta in Utah, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jan 2016US $600 | cat went out on the BBW engine. Dealer wanted 2K for just the cat no work. Significant other and I shopped around for emissions shop work on it. It took a lot of explaining on the setup of the O2 sensors and how to properly place them wire from the radiator fans corroded and caused the fuse box above the battery to melt (~1/2 the box) |
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Jetta in South Carolina, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 200977000 mi | I replaced the brake pads on my own, and when I did, the bleeder valve on the caliper stripped out, apparently due to the fact that it was an aluminium caliper and a steel valve plug. Rethreaded it and put a bleeder kit into it. |
Volkswagen Jetta in Georgia, United States Apr 2014 - May 2014 | |||
May 2014132000 miUS $1000 | Camshaft position sensor replaced. Loose timing belt replaced. Possibly caused by faulty camshaft position sensor. |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States Oct 2011 - May 2017 | |||
Mar 2014123000 miUS $500 | Strange clicking sound started coming from the dashboard after I picked it up from the dealer, ended up being the turn signal arm and four way switch, cost me another $500, car is running smooth as butter otherwise. | ||
May 2017188000 miUS $20 | One headlight burned out so I ordered the parts I needed and replaced both of them with instructions found online. This is the third or fourth time I've done it myself, took 20 minutes flat. |