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2017 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (45%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (0%)

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

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Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

19713 mi

US $220
wheel alignment 

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta in Washington, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Sep 2017

99 mi
Master window switch replacement 
Feb 2018

10000 mi
Entire dashboard replaces due to fading and discoloration. 
Volkswagen Jetta in Maryland, United States
Sep 2017 - Feb 2018
Oct 2017

700 mi
sunroof would not close 

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2022

32000 mi

US $200
New battery - original battery lasted 4.5 yrs. 

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

42000 mi

US $225
Driver side seat heater failed and was replaced under warranty. Same trip ok button on steering wheel stopped working and was replaced. 
Volkswagen Jetta in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2022
Dec 2017

3500 mi
Adaptive Cruise Control stopped working. 

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volkswagen Jetta in Brazil
Jul 2017 - Feb 2022
Apr 2021

51460 mi

$200
Three rotation sensors in the wheels failed in a period of 2 weeks (front wheels and right back wheel). I bought them in the Internet and replaced in my garage. 
Volkswagen Jetta in Oklahoma, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

45750 mi

US $125
The horn died. Unit was defective. Vehicle out of warranty, and replaced with aftermarket Hella Supertones. 

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

47000 mi

US $600
Both wheel speed senors had to be replaced. 
Volkswagen Jetta in Oregon, United States
Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017

4936 mi

US $60
Oil change, VW-recommended Castrol + VW OEM filter 

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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Repair Histories

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