| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1998 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 35 repairs.
1998 Volkswagen Jetta engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 258000 mi | egr value check engine light would not clear ever though the egr valve was cleaned. |
| 250200 mi US $300 |
injection pump timing advance solenoid wires where bad, and repaired. |
1998 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 226300 mi C $635 |
Replaced valve cover gasket. Replaced tail pipe. |
| 230020 mi C $450 |
Hose to intercooler split Valve cover gasket replaced (leaking) |
| 232500 mi C $1400 |
Heater core replaced. Entire dash had to come out to replace the part. Very time consuming and therefore expensive. |
| 232500 mi | Radiator seam 'let go'. Enough was more than enough. I had the car towed to a wrecking yard. The diesel engine still ran well but the rest of the car was junk after 13 years. |
| 378000 mi US $280 |
Replaced squealing harmonic balancer. ($80) Replaced Timing belt ($160) |
| 391000 mi US $175 |
Condenser fan motor (radiator fan motor) not spinning. A/C not working, high eng temp |
| 398600 mi US $250 |
Changed Motor mount Changed ignition switch |
| 178000 mi US $645 |
oil pan leaking oil, changed oil |
| 177000 mi US $15 |
Intake hose vacuum line dry rotted and needed replaced - took 15 minutes. |
| 180000 mi US $260 |
Failed turbo caused reduced performance. Turbo replaced. |
| 199000 mi | Engine threw a rod and damaged all cylinders, valves, injectors, glow plugs, and the crank. Replacing the engine is too expensive on a diesel. |
1998 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 189000 mi US $250 |
Ignition coil, on my 3rd in (11 years) |
1998 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 105000 mi US $300 |
Car would not start. Had to replaced ignition coil. |
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