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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 24 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
| Volkswagen in California, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014258000 mi | egr value check engine light would not clear ever though the egr valve was cleaned. | ||
| Volkswagen in Washington, United States Jul 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 2018100000 miUS $650 | 5 speed manual, differential exploded - put two holes in the case, soaked and ruined the clutch. After I bought the car I learned these transmissions are weak! Replaced with used transmission ($350.00), put in new clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, TO bearing, misc parts ($300.00). | ||
| Volkswagen in Washington, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 2012250200 miUS $300 | injection pump timing advance solenoid wires where bad, and repaired. | ||
1998 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volkswagen in Alabama, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017451000 miUS $40 | Interior blower fan quit working. Replaced fan | ||
| Jan 2018454000 miUS $5 | Starter making noise and turning engine over slowly | ||
| Volkswagen in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Apr 2010226300 miC $635 | Replaced right front wheel bearing. Replaced valve cover gasket. Replaced tail pipe. | ||
| Aug 2010230020 miC $450 | Hose to intercooler split Valve cover gasket replaced (leaking) | ||
| Nov 2010232500 miC $1400 | Heater core replaced. Entire dash had to come out to replace the part. Very time consuming and therefore expensive. | ||
| Dec 2010232500 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. | ||
| Volkswagen in Minnesota, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 2008160000 miUS $15 | Brake line failure. | ||
| Dec 2008167000 miUS $490 | Strut failure. | ||
| Volkswagen in Ohio, United States Jun 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Dec 2008177000 miUS $15 | Intake hose vacuum line dry rotted and needed replaced - took 15 minutes. | ||
| Feb 2009180000 miUS $260 | Failed turbo caused reduced performance. Turbo replaced. | ||
| Jun 2009187000 miUS $450 | Replaced struts, tires, and aligned car. Rides like new. | ||
| Apr 2010199000 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. | ||
| Volkswagen in Alabama, United States Jun 2008 - Jul 2014 | |||
| May 2010378000 miUS $280 | Replaced squealing harmonic balancer. ($80) Replaced Timing belt ($160) | ||
| Oct 2011391000 miUS $175 | Condenser fan motor (radiator fan motor) not spinning. A/C not working, high eng temp | ||
| Nov 2012398600 miUS $250 | Changed Motor mount Changed ignition switch Changed A-arms | ||
| Volkswagen in South Dakota, United States Dec 2008 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Sep 2009178000 miUS $645 | oil pan leaking oil, changed oil strut mounts worn on top, replaced struts. | ||
1998 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2012128300 miUS $100 | The speedometer would go to 0 intermittently setting MIL going out when the problem resolved itself (speedo working again) Speedo cable teeth were worn causing problem 5speedw/tach so to save $$$ I decided to live with it. | ||
| Oct 2012130000 miUS $21 | One headlight burned out. I replaced the pair myself. | ||
| Apr 2013131000 miUS $100 | Both brake lines end to end. Problem caused inspection failure. Fist sized hole under car. | ||
| Volkswagen in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010189000 miUS $250 | Ignition coil, on my 3rd in (11 years) | ||
1998 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen in Washington, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010106900 miUS $300 | Car would not start. Had to replaced ignition coil. | ||
1997.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen in South Africa Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 2008152520 mi | I had gas filled in the aircon compressor it leaked out while at the workshop. They repaired the leak, only to find out that the refrigerant leaked out the next morning while on long a trip to Cape Town. | ||
| Dec 2008153140 miR 70 | There was another leak in the aircon system. It was fixed, however, another problem surfaced, i.e. perhaps electrically related; the aircon compressor would sometimes switch on, and other times not. Still trying to detect the problem. | ||
| Jan 2009153760 miR 950 | After fixing aircon leak, we discovered that the aircon relay switch was faulty. After replacing it, the aircon is now working fine. | ||
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