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Volkswagen in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 2012195000 miUS $1500 | broken control arm |
Volkswagen in California, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jul 2008125000 miUS $1800 | Replaced tie rod ends and other front suspension parts that were causing the front end to feel loose and vibrate on the highway |
Volkswagen in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
Feb 2012162000 mi | A/C condenser bad and heater fan stuck on. Noxious smoke coming out of vents when defrost was on. Would cost over $2,000 to repair. Sold the car. |
Volkswagen in District of Columbia, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 2011196000 miUS $500 | replace throttle body |
Volkswagen in Connecticut, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2010 | |||
Aug 2010163000 miUS $500 | brake sensor computer |
Volkswagen in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 2010117000 miUS $730 | Bad ignition control module. |
Volkswagen in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
Aug 2012135000 miUS $535 | Turbo needed to be replaced |
Volkswagen in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
Nov 2012146500 miUS $260 | Oil cooler pipe leak | ||
Aug 2013151000 miUS $1000 | Oil leak, replace head gasket replace tie rod end & ball joint replace washer tank |
Volkswagen in Michigan, United States May 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
Dec 2013218000 miUS $130 | starter went out | ||
May 2014218000 miUS $300 | rear break calipers were locked up and needed to be replaced. |
Volkswagen in Iowa, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2013139000 miUS $97 | I thought it needed new bearings because of the humming from the front tires, the repair shop rotated the tires and the problem was fixed. While there they changed my oil |
Volkswagen in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 2014145000 mi | Third gear began grinding and gears would randomly stop physically being able to move into position. Forcing it into gear would make weird sounds, the only way to fix it was to wiggle the shifter around until it finally fit into place. |
Volkswagen in Georgia, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 2007141000 miUS $1600 | throttle body and fuel injector failure |
Volkswagen in Minnesota, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 2012140000 miUS $75 | Heater vent stuck shut |
Volkswagen in Georgia, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
Nov 201469300 miUS $900 | Timing mechanism had to be replaced |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
Volkswagen in Michigan, United States Oct 2006 - Oct 2009 | |||
Nov 2006149000 miUS $170 | ABS sensor broken; problem returned after about 3 weeks Air bag sensor broken; problem returned after about 3 weeks | ||
Oct 2007158000 miUS $100 | oil pressure sensor broke and was leaking oil. | ||
Aug 2008168000 miUS $940 | Rocker Arm Broke off | ||
Dec 2008169000 miUS $60 | Part of the exhaust system rusted off. | ||
Aug 2009177000 miUS $110 | Flex pipe rusted in exhaust. | ||
Oct 2009178000 mi | Airbag light on becuase one of the wires in the system for the drivers side airbag read a high level of resistance; lived with until sold car. The ABS sometimes would randomly fire and then turn off for the rest of the trip, bad sensor; lived with until sold car. |
Volkswagen in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200889000 miUS $1200 | Broken CV joint. |
Volkswagen in Washington, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 2013154000 miUS $500 | Had to replace control arms and tie-rod ends, after 150k miles, they just plumb wore out. | ||
Sep 2013155000 miUS $170 | clutch + flywheel replaced replaced 9 year old battery. :) | ||
Apr 2014158300 miUS $50 | replace failing ignition coils |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Volkswagen in Michigan, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
Jul 2011140000 miUS $400 | power steering pump, tie rod end left and control arm left cv shaft left |
Volkswagen in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - May 2010 | |||
Feb 2010117480 mi | comfort module and wiring, wiring had many issues causing many separate frustrating issues. | ||
May 2010119040 mi | Car no longer being driven regularly. Suspension and electrical problems would cost more to fix than the car is worth. |
Volkswagen in Virginia, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Nov 2008130000 miUS $15 | Temp gauge did not work and had to replace the temp sensor with gauge. |
Volkswagen in Colorado, United States May 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
Mar 2010119000 miUS $500 | replaced oxygen sensor |
Volkswagen in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2007 - Oct 2007 | |||
May 2007157000 miUS $450 | Engine control module failed... stopped firing #2 cylinder. Sometimes no power. The turbocharger is failing. | ||
Oct 2007160000 mi | The Turbo-charger had seized and there was an engine misfire problem making it no longer drivable. |
Volkswagen in California, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
May 2007120000 miUS $140 | Mass Air Flow Sensor failure. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
Volkswagen in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2009 - May 2015 | |||
Dec 2009151000 mi | waterpump(original)replaced,new thermostat(3rd),radiator replaced-starting to leak at seams; new belts @148K no damage to belts New injector seals - gas smell in car @ times, most noticable when stopped or after shutdown. one week after prob #1 (sigh) | ||
Jun 2011157000 miUS $250 | Battery was dead for > 1 week computer needed to be reset Valve cover gasket, PCV system repaired. Still needs new cat passenger side. | ||
Sep 2012167000 miUS $225 | Replaced power steering pump (original failed), serpentine belt (WYAIT maitainence) | ||
Oct 2013173300 miUS $35 | Needed a new relay under the dash. | ||
May 2015179000 mi | seized rotor |
Volkswagen in Alberta, Canada Mar 2007 - Sep 2007 | |||
May 2007155000 miC $3136 | Installed a control arm kit, replaced the passenger's side axle,replaced tie rods and replaced front wheel bearings by an independent shop. | ||
Aug 2007156860 mi | Hydraulic tensioner on timing belt failed. Replaced idle pulley tensioner, hydraulic tensioner and timing belt; also replaced water pump, serpentine belt and oil filler cap gasket (maintenance items). |
Volkswagen in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Sep 2009126000 miUS $2400 | Coolant leak Valve cover gasket leaked Hood latch inop Windshield wiper motor intermittent. Needed replacement. Drain plug removed in the accessory section at rear of engine compartment. It would flood and not drain. |
Volkswagen in Arizona, United States May 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Jan 2012 | The latch to the glove box broke about two years ago, and I never repaired it. The air conditioner had not functioned since the end of last summer. Likely a compressor issue. The ABS control unit failed late last year, which is apparently not uncommon in this car. There is an electrical problem that I suspect has been around since Feb 2011 that intermittently drains the battery. I've had two new batteries in the last year. |
Volkswagen in Minnesota, United States Nov 2006 - Dec 2008 | |||
Dec 200896000 mi | Needed new control arms. Needed new thermostat. Needed new rear window motor. |
Volkswagen in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
Oct 2010191000 mi | Oil and transmission leaks were fixed by resecurring some loose components. | ||
May 2011194100 miUS $30 | Acting as though throttle was sticking very intermitently. Same problem caused some difficulty starting the car at times. Mechanic couldn't find specific fault, suggested using fuel injection cleaner frequently. | ||
Feb 2012201800 mi | Leaking oil from a seal on the back on the engine. Mechanic tried to seal the leak with silicone sealant. | ||
Mar 2012202000 miUS $40 | Intermitent difficulty starting when engine was hot, coolant temperature gauge not functioning. Replaced the coolant temperature sensor. | ||
May 2013214000 mi | Secondary air injection pump has failed along with air injection hose. Not uncommon. This problem doesn't hinder the normal functioning of the car. It just causes some annoying noise for 90 seconds after a cold start. | ||
Nov 2013219400 mi | Whining noise, was not isolated but suspect power steering pump. No repair was attempted for now. | ||
Feb 2014221400 miUS $250 | The whining noise reported earlier turned out to be a belt pulley and tensioner. The part was replaced on this trip. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
Volkswagen in Connecticut, United States Oct 2006 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 200682000 mi | Automatic transmission hesitating during upshift and banging into gear during downshift. Automatic transmission replaced under 10yr/100K warranty. Tech found transmission fluid burnt and black. | ||
Sep 200787000 mi | Right and left valve cover gaskets leaking oil. Repaired under 10yr/100k powertrain warranty. | ||
Oct 200787000 mi | Remanufactorered transmission found bad. Ordered another transmission Installed new transmission Right CV Boot wide open, throwing grease, Left CV Boot cracked. Replaced both CV Boots. | ||
Jun 200999000 miUS $700 | Felt clunking in front end. Tech found upper left control arm worn. Ordered parts. While diagnosing problem 1, tech found front sway bar bushings worn, not holding sway bar. Ordered parts. Installed new control arm. Installed new sway bar bushings. | ||
Dec 2009101000 miUS $300 | Engine would turn over but not start. After many attempts, engine started. Drove to mechanic. Found bad ignition switch. Switch replaced. | ||
Nov 2010105000 miUS $118 | ABS warning light on with audible alarm, brake light/oil pressure light flashing, braking characteristics different. Numerous reports of same problem on VWVortex pointing to Electronic Brake Control Module. Removed module, sent for rebuild. Electronic Brake Control Module was recieved after rebuild and installed. Repair successful! | ||
Oct 2011109200 miUS $600 | Engine oil leak. Tech found both valve cover gaskets leaking and camshaft adjuster seals leaking. Ordered parts. Felt ball joint clunking from front suspension. Tech found passenger side upper control arm worn. Ordered parts. Parts installed Parts replaced | ||
Jan 2013114000 miUS $1550 | Car running cold. Suspected a failed thermostat in open position. Tech confirmed bad thermostat. Replaced thermostat. Front suspension made clunking noise going over bumps. Tech found tie rods worn. Replaced tie rods and did 4 wheel alignment. | ||
Mar 2013115000 miUS $541 | Oil leaking from PCV breather hose. Tech found breather hose clogged. Replaced 2 PCV breather hoses, PCV suction pump, PCV check valve, PCV gasket and about 9 feet of brittle vacuum lines. On previous visit, tech noticed engine motor mount worn/ leaking hydraulic fluid. Replaced motor mounts. | ||
Aug 2013117000 mi | Clunking noise in front end when going over bumps. Tech took car for test ride, didn't hear the noise. Customer took ride with service writer, service writer heard the noise. Tech inspected front end and couldn't find cause. | ||
Apr 2014119000 miUS $1574 | Left and right cam plugs leaking oil. Replaced cam plugs. Also replaced orig front and rear shocks/struts and strut mounts. |
Volkswagen in California, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2008 | |||
Apr 200889000 miUS $600 | AC pressure sensor failed, causing fan to operate constantly and completely drain battery. Had to call AAA for jump start before taking car to dealer. |
Volkswagen in California, United States Dec 2007 - Dec 2008 | |||
Dec 200859000 mi | The car suffered a major mechanical malfunction. An idler pulley stopped turning and the timing belt overheated and shredded itself. This occurred 300 miles from home, so I had no choice but to sell it to a service tech at the dealership. |
Volkswagen in Montana, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2012US $350 | Front passenger side upper control arm ball joints worn out. |
Volkswagen in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Apr 2010140120 miC $88 | Secondary injection pump is very noisy on startup. I can live with this for a while but will soon have to replace it. | ||
Nov 2010148180 miC $128 | Temperature gauge was not functioning. Sensor had to be replaced. This repair was successful. Apart from this I had new brakes installed AND they attempted to fix the engine warning light but to no avail. Problem with air pump, part of the environmental air intake. It was emitting a loud shrill sound on engine warm-up. They rebore the screw or containment nuts and bolts but this did not solve the problem. New parts too expensive. | ||
Feb 2011150040 miC $120 | ASHR right front axle replaced. Window had frozen shut then when weather warmed up window fell into bottom of door panel. Had to reattach the vice like grips of the window mechanism. | ||
Jun 2011157480 miC $120 | Losing engine coolant. Temperature light coming on. Did pressure test of system and found leak, replaced faulty part or bracket. |
Volkswagen in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 200973000 miUS $330 | Power Steering Hose replace radiator fan Replace motor mounts Rough shifting | ||
Jun 201189000 miUS $1 | window regulator pin fell out. replaced the pin ($1 part) |
Volkswagen in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Aug 201086000 miUS $950 | Changed front upper arms shocks etc Changed water pump |
Volkswagen in New Jersey, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2021 | |||
Jun 2012120000 miUS $300 | Computer problems | ||
Aug 2012121400 miUS $900 | ABS module replaced |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
Volkswagen in Brazil Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 2011117800 mi$1 | One of the suspension upper control arms has broken | ||
Jun 2011122760 mi | Lower Suspension Control Arm broke. Same wheel. I've now replaced all eight. | ||
Jul 2012133920 mi | One of the Flexible Brake Hose has snapped away | ||
Jul 2013139480 mi$100 | Replaced front and rear shocks | ||
May 2018192200 mi$200 | Control Arm replacements |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Volkswagen in Great Britain Feb 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
May 2011137000 mi£286 | replace n/s cv joint replace both stabliser arms | ||
Jun 2011138000 mi£207 | severe bang from gearbox on selection of drive, no tiptronic operation | ||
Jan 2012 | Replaced all top and bottom ball joints due to gator rips, replace bottom steering joints, M.O.T. major service |