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2003 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 638 repairs.
2003 Volkswagen Jetta transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 199000 mi US $100 |
trans, slipping readjusted fluid level, worked sorta. |
| 110000 mi US $15 |
The shift linkage bushing wore out causing the shift cable to detach itself from the shifter. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 226920 mi C $400 |
Left Inner CV joint was worn |
| 317480 mi C $40 |
Right Outer CV Joint very noisy... replaced with a used driveshaft. |
| 111900 mi US $175 |
Front transmission seal was worn; replaced while clutch was replaced. |
| 134000 mi US $95 |
Car made a CV-joint-like clicking noise, especially when cold. Problem was identified as loose bolts on one of the half-shafts. Bolts were tightened and the noise went away. |
| 285820 mi C $119 |
Left Inner CV joint needed replacing - it has been having constantly increasing vibration for over 200,000 km. |
| 308140 mi C $1000 |
The clutch design has a weakness, and after almost 500,000 km, it was time to replace the dual-mass flywheel with a single-mass flywheel system. |
| 341620 mi C $40 |
Inner Right side CV Joint wore out. Replaced with used unit on hand. |
| 353400 mi C $800 |
Rivets inside differential gave way and shot through the housing, losing transmission fluid and destroying transmission. Not uncommon on high milage VWs |
| 438960 mi C $15 |
Shifter Counterweight from the linkage was worn causing difficult shifting. |
| 503540 mi C $40 |
Left Outer CV joint broke down. |
| 159000 mi US $120 |
Manual transmission shift bushings failed and were replaced. |
| 158000 mi US $1800 |
Car rough running/vibrating. New fly wheel, clutch. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 78000 mi US $1245 |
Both front axle assemblies were replaced. |
| 198000 mi US $2800 |
Stuck in 3rd gear; full transmission rebuild |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 131000 mi US $240 |
Transmission slamming into gears. Dealer initial replaced MAF harness (tried to relace MAF, which was only 18 mos old, but I rejected). Cleared codes, new errors reported, tracing to the transmission. Quoted $6K to fix! Update: indy shop said $3k. |
| 132000 mi | Transmission slamming into gears. |
| 262000 mi | Won't shift out of 1st (automatic) if not allowed to settle into idle before driving. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 151000 mi US $1300 |
passenger side transmission arm to right wheel was worn out and had to be replaced. |
| 212000 mi US $535 |
There was a vibration that was most likely the CV joint - replaced both driver and passenger side because of mileage so I wouldn't have to bring it in again. This is a standard replacement at 200k. |
| 290000 mi US $400 |
CV boot torn, in meantime before repair axle broke, replaced front axle |
| 109740 mi C $300 |
Gasket on the Transmission was showing some leakage. Replaced. No more issue. |
| 165000 mi US $900 |
throwout bearing failed, replaced clutch. |
| 93000 mi C $53 |
Replace manual transmission fluid as per TSB to stop buzzing at full lock turning. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 124000 mi | Transmission shifting issue. |
| 53320 mi C $3000 |
Replaced Transmission |
| 61380 mi C $1209 |
Inner CV joint failed - replaced with OEM part |
| 63860 mi C $250 |
Drivers side driveshaft replaced with refurbished unit due to inner CV joint boot splitting open and grease being expelled. |
| 175200 mi US $4200 |
Transmission issues 3rd gear incorrect ratio. Complete overhaul |
| 124825 mi | Car occasionally will not shift into reverse. Occurs after initially starting the car. Usually turning the car off and restarting "clears" the problem. Had mechanic investigate after tow for when car would not starts. Couldn't duplicate. Unsuccessful diagnosis of reason car would not go into reverse as mechanic could not duplicate problem. |
| 132149 mi US $591 |
Car would not go into reverse. Replaced transmission reverse solenoid in valve body. Car would not shift into reverse. Replaced transmission solenoid in valve body |
| 157353 mi US $81 |
right side axle |
| 53000 mi US $100 |
CV joint boot. Replaced transmission, extended warranty paid for this. |
| 87000 mi US $750 |
and CV boots |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 59520 mi C $150 |
loose gearbox. tightened, greased, screw needed to tighten |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 113500 mi US $600 |
front cv boots and joints needed repair/changing |
| 59000 mi | Torn CV boot - covered under certified pre owned warranty by the dealer. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 144500 mi US $314 |
slipping in 1st, & 3rd gear. Replaced entire transmission car sounded louder after the transmission was replaced, so I brought car back to same mechanic. I was told the front axle needed to be replaced. |
| 94900 mi US $500 |
CV boot ripped. |
| 108000 mi US $600 |
torn boot |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 129000 mi US $700 |
Front axles replaced. |
| 150000 mi US $500 |
cv joint failed, and numerous suspension parts replaced |
| 211000 mi US $278 |
Transmission was leaking. Seals were replaced. |
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