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2004 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 182 repairs.
2004 Volkswagen Jetta suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 63000 mi US $900 |
Broken spring on rear driver's side. Replaced both rear springs and shocks. |
| 66000 mi US $8 |
Loud squeak in front driver's side suspension. Cause of problem unknown. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 138000 mi US $80 |
Clanging sound when turning at high speed. The problem seems to be fixed so far. I replaced the right and left control arms. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 145080 mi | Shimmy under load accelerating. |
| 182000 mi US $85 |
Replaced one front wheel bearing |
| 184000 mi US $500 |
Replaced one worn inner tie rod end and performed a wheel alignment |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 119000 mi US $1800 |
Struts |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 117000 mi US $90 |
Worn passenger tie rod end. Replaced both passenger and driver. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 192480 mi C $200 |
Noise coming from forward right wheel. Found wheel bearing very worn. Bearing was replaced. |
| 194680 mi C $50 |
The wheel bearing was also loose a bit. R/H aft wheel bearing has been replaced. |
| 204000 mi US $200 |
Wheel hub replaced |
| 99800 mi US $55 |
Replaced failed strut mount bearing, parts cost only. Repaired myself. |
| 167180 mi | rear spring broken |
| 183800 mi US $3000 |
wheel bearing went |
| 250000 mi US $1149 |
Due to high mileage and wear replaced pretty much all suspension components: Struts & springs all around, strut tower bearings, bushings, sway bar links and bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. |
| 256000 mi US $165 |
Rear-passenger side wheel bearing replaced. |
| 258000 mi US $150 |
Replaced Rear driver's side wheel bearing |
| 157480 mi C $1840 |
Steering rack replacement |
| 75000 mi US $400 |
Wheel bearings. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 68000 mi | Replaced the suspension with coilovers and found out the rear shocks were blown. When compressed by hand they did not rebound. But that is not the reason why I installed coilovers. I could not even tell the shocks were blown while they were on the car. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 140000 mi US $517 |
Also, replaced two bent tie rod ends and alignment. |
| 90000 mi US $265 |
Front suspension mounts worn causing slack. Parts replaced. |
| 142000 mi US $600 |
Broken spring >>> Replaced both front struts with new coil overs followed by alignment at local garage. |
| 169010 mi US $293 |
R.F. Wheel bearing, New bolts & locking nuts on R.F. lower joint (broken/Stripped), Alignment. |
| 177000 mi US $60 |
Replaced bad outer tie rod end. |
| 177000 mi US $15 |
Replaced left outer tie rod end. |
| 209000 mi US $100 |
Broken rear coil spring found while do brake work. No symptom, replaced both sides. |
| 200000 mi US $2000 |
Steering rack leaking. estimated cost is $2,000. I am opting to sell the car as is. Not fixing. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $599 |
replace front sturts |
| 225000 mi US $275 |
replace right front wheel bearing |
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