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2002 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 323 repairs.
2002 Volkswagen Jetta suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 123627 mi US $600 |
r/r front struts and rear shocks, replace front swaybar bushings |
| 133000 mi US $240 |
replaced drivers side wheel bearing. |
| 208000 mi US $200 |
R&R ball joints and control arm bushings |
| 218500 mi US $300 |
replaced drivers side front axle bearing |
| 164000 mi US $260 |
replaced the wheel bearing |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 118000 mi US $70 |
Replaced sway bar links |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 187520 mi C $869 |
Loud noise from front end. Right bearing totally worn out. Mechanic informed me that tie rods finished and neede to be replaced very soon. |
| 203980 mi C $125 |
Right front bearing worn and making noise. |
| 234360 mi C $875 |
replaced tie rod end drivers side replaced left rear wheel bearing |
| 215000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced entire suspension: tie rod ends, ball bearings, springs, shocks, and bushings, etc. |
| 93000 mi US $500 |
Replaced all shock absorbers due to wear. Aftermarket shocks used instead of OEM. |
| 187800 mi | Tie rods were replaced on both front wheels due to too much travel Controller arm bearings had worn out causing the front tires to cup. |
| 179800 mi R 75 |
Replaced bushings of front control arm |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 159100 mi US $400 |
Both lower control arms replaced as well as shocks. |
| 163000 mi US $250 |
Replace rear axle bushings. I have never done this on a car before. The rear swing axle bushings soften and fail. The result is a very harsh and scary sounding clang whenever the rear wheel drops hits a pothole. |
| 88322 mi US $39 |
Replaced broken sway bar link |
| 113068 mi US $286 |
Install Control Arm Bushings & align |
| 231200 mi US $1600 |
Had four new struts put in, wheel alignment, and 230k maintenance check. drives like new and better fuel mileage |
| 227500 mi US $200 |
Replace right front ball bearings |
| 301336 mi US $1001 |
Left front wheel bearing |
| 97000 mi US $600 |
Front end ball joints worn |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 116000 mi US $465 |
replaced power steering pump |
| 116000 mi | REPLACE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS. |
| 58000 mi US $100 |
Needed new rear shocks. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 62000 mi C $400 |
Steering Rack replace due to oil seal leak on one end |
| 199000 mi | Replaced lower right control arm |
| 203000 mi | Right front sway bar replaced |
| 207000 mi US $598 |
Front right sway bar was "replaced" in March 2015. After repair owner noticed car was still drifing side to side. Brought car to a differant mechanic this time. New mechanic found that the first repair was not done correctly, the two bolt |
| 48980 mi C $600 |
Both rear coil springs were cracked and needed to be replaced. |
| 56420 mi C $365 |
Replaced wheel bearing. |
| 74400 mi C $3000 |
replaced rear axle bushings |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 41 mi US $250 |
replace both rear springs - manufacturing defect, paid for by owner |
| 91760 mi C $293 |
rear wheel bearing |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $50 |
Replaced front sway bar bushings and brackets. |
| 96000 mi US $1200 |
Car was pulling to right, problem diagnosed as rear camber out of spec. On the MkIV, this requires a special-order shim and quite a bit of work. Suspension components worn out. Front struts, rear shocks, front strut bushings replaced. |
| 104000 mi US $80 |
Front sway bar bushings completely worn out. Replaced. |
| 107000 mi US $650 |
New front strut assemblies. |
| 156300 mi | loose tie rod, replace right strut |
| 71300 mi C $350 |
Replace worn wheel bearing and knuckle joint |
| 62000 mi C $1378 |
Timing Belt, Water pump, plugs. Parking brake cables, rear axle bushings. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 189000 mi US $300 |
Car on original suspension components (except shocks and upper mounts, which were replaced end of last year). Replaced all front bushings and axle half-shafts. Replaced one wheel bearing (driver). |
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