2013 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2013

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

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

Other (9%)

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (43%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

manual transmission cable needed adjustment 
80718 mi

US $847
Front Driver Side Axle 
35700 mi

US $1500
Clutch broke while in previous repair. VW dealer refused to cover it. Had new clutch put it at trusted independent shop. 
14500 mi

US $2400
Clutch Kit replacement - Clutch, Flywheel, Pressure Plate, Throwout Bearing due to Pressure Plate spring failure 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

32100 mi Car died on road, engine on but transmission not engaging. Took 3 weeks at dealer to discover - "high cambus wire on shifter cable rubbing on metal frame behind heater core causing short in system losing control to multiple control modules" 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.4L I4 Hybrid 7-speed automated manual FWD

37600 mi Mechatronics and transmission oil replaced. Symptoms: hard jerk when taking off from a complete stop, constant starting and stopping the engine when at a complete stop, refusal to enter "e-mode" or switch to battery power. 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

76260 mi

C $1500
Clutch assembly had to be changed. Turns out a leak likely caused the problem. 

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission Problems

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