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2011 Volkswagen Jetta
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| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 7000 | 77 | two times towed, one more time fixed myself, all electrical, finally got tired of being towed or breaking down and dumped never again a vw replaced battery after being towed, anything over 25 miles from dealer you have to pay for dealer had to contact factory could not fix, they sent someone to fix also two more recalls phantom electrical problems sometines wouldnt start sold bought another jeep wrangler |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 51000 | 0 | Fuel injector failure |
| Dec | 2012 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 16300 | 0 | Went in for fuel line recall and plastic inner fender came unsecured. |
| Apr | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 3720 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 19220 | 0 | Fuel gauge indicator intermittent fault. Keyless entry occasional fault. pulsation on the clutch when depressed |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 32860 | 0 | Loss of power and check engine light. Turned out to be a sensor in the turbo needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39060 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 18600 | 0 | Start/stop button was sticking during very cold temps of winter.The car never failed to start or shut off however.It was just a nuisance mainly.Whenever weather warmed up a bit,no problem. Part was replaced under warranty. |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 10500 | 0 | Service bulletin: fuel leak in common rail (diesel). Dealer added dampeners per VW (free). DSG automatic transmission software update per VW service bulletin. |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 2480 | 0 | DSG not shifting correctly at slow speed |
| Mar | 2013 | 24180 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | 37G2 TSB reflash of the DSG transmission |
| Jun | 2012 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | Fuel tank leaking from lift pump seal |
| Dec | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 3720 | 0 | rattle from center console headliner falling down - new headliner and c pillar trim on order Start/Stop button sticking in on position - car turned itself back on after turning off steering wheel leather not smooth - poorly manufactured - parts on order |
| May | 2011 | 3720 | 0 | Replaced steering wheel ordered last visit. Replaced headliner and c pillar trim. Headliner not properly installed - finger prints all over headliner and a, b and c pillar. Replaced drivers door seal - window would not close at highway speed. Seal deformed and binding window. Passenger chrome window trim not seated properly. Dealer attempted to repair. Was unable to properly position the molding and indicated all cars are like that. No repair performed. |
| Jun | 2011 | 8720 | 0 | Replaced headliner, c-pillar trim, steering wheel and drivers window molding. Headliner not installed properly. |
| Oct | 2011 | 17980 | 0 | Rear bumper coming loose at passenger corner. Bumper removed and reattached to clips properly. |
| Nov | 2011 | 19220 | 0 | Glow plug light on and car in limp mode. Dealer diagnosed as turbo wastegate issue. Repair kit ordered. Replace waste gate actuator |
| Mar | 2012 | 29760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | A/C was not cooling sufficiently. First dealer said it evaporator, but then ended up replacing the compressor, receiver/drier and expansion valve. Stated compressor was defective. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | First odometer entry | ||
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | New transmission was ordered from Mexico and installed | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 19000 | 0 | Windshield washer fluid stopped coming out although it was just filled. Dealer found a "loose wire" and fixed the problem. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 5700 | 0 | Wind noise recall |
| Mar | 2013 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 24300 | 0 | Sunroof not opening via headliner dial control. Sunroof also randomly opens/closes by itself while car is operating, cannot be duplicated on command. Service tech reported front brake rotor corrosion, advised non-warranty repair that would cost $500. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Wind noise at top of drivers door |
| Oct | 2011 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Steering column sticker and instrument panel squeak. Replaced/removed part number sticker, installed vibration foam kit into dash. |
| Sep | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | iPod skipped the beginning few seconds of each track or skipped a piece in a seamless album. |
| Feb | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | Trunk lift hydraulic arm was replaced because the trunk didn't open automatically when opening the trunk from remote. |
| Apr | 2013 | 32000 | 0 | Bluetooth would not always connnect or would disconnect sometime during the drive. This prevented phone calls and streaming audio from being transmitted from the phone to the car radio. Tire Pressure Monitoring System didn't show tire had lost air. Light did not turn on |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Bluetooth stopped working. Bluetooth replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | A/C Not Cold. Refrigerant leak at high pressure switch. Evacuate and recharge. Refrigerant Low, added dye and retest. Replace leaking pressure switch and verified. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 7700 | 0 | Car acceleration was very jerky in normal drive mode. Sport drive mode was actually smoother. Driving in clutch less manual (?) was completely smooth. They reset all the electronics. Helped some. Not satisfied with "repair" |
| Jan | 2013 | 34700 | 0 | Shifting through lower gears is jerky/uncomfortable. Dealer said that is standard. Very unsatisfied with dealer and car. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | sound from rear drum brakes when coming to a stop. dealer replaced both rear drums, faulty manufacturing. also fixed door rattle. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 2500 | 0 | excess wind noise at drivers side door |
| Mar | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | Trunk does not pop open |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 16740 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 18180 | 100 | Headliner replaced due to loose retainers Shifter very stiff in cold weather, internal shift mechanism replaced Bluetooth works intermittently, module replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 18600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | window switch on driver door replaced. rear trunk switch replaced due to bad boot. speakers replaced due to being blown |
| Feb | 2013 | 30500 | 0 | recall on the car to have window frame replaced. rattle and wind noise finally got bad enough to take it in. the part is held together by doublestick tape and two small rivets which tend to fail. |
| Apr | 2013 | 31000 | 0 | all speakers blew in the care. not sure why or how since they have bass protection in place on the stereo. rear trunk release was replaced due to water damage and ice |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Two week old car developed what appeared to be an oil leak. Diagnosis determined leaking A/C compressor seals. Compressor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | 60 | Noise in rear drums - removed and cleaned |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 1240 | 0 | The paint is peeling off on the right side of the front bumper. VW refused to cover it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 7440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Brake light and ABS light on dash illuminated with no apparent mechanical problem with braking system. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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