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2000 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 212 repairs.
2000 Volkswagen Jetta repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 117 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012205000 miUS $300 | Fuel pump failed | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $25 | headlight bulb needs replacing. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Mexico, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Oct 2010137000 miUS $50 | intercooler leaks. rather than spend the money to replace and do additional engine work, I am planning to sell the car as is | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Utah, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Sep 201077000 miUS $3000 | Manual transmission failed. Something came loose inside and was fired out the bell housing, leaving a 1"x3" hole. Estimated cost to repair was $3000. Sold to shop for $1500. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Mar 2010192000 miUS $641 | Alternator clutch went bad and took out alternator main shaft. | ||
| Sep 2011227000 miUS $406 | Front end bushings and everything else up there was replaced due to normal wear & tear with 225K miles. | ||
| Oct 2013256000 miUS $300 | Replace both rear ABS sensors per check ABS MIL. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Cameroon Sep 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 2012150040 mi$55 | Radio antenna replacement | ||
| Oct 2014166980 mi$539 | Rear muffler hanger reattached. Missing skid plate screws replaced. Driver's side (power) window track parts replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 2012170000 miUS $1200 | Replace compressor recharge system | ||
| Apr 2013178300 miUS $160 | Turbo actuator rubber hose wear item broke and lost boost | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States - Apr 2016 | |||
| Sep 2015233000 miUS $139 | Car was not starting intermittently, since it was a manual, I had it pushed and started it and took it to a friend who diagnosed it was the starter and replaced it | ||
| Apr 2016231000 miUS $37 | Car acceleration was sluggish so I had the fuel filter replaced which successfully fixed it | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Louisiana, United States May 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2013202000 miUS $600 | Clutch replacement, including flywheel | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015279620 miC $81 | broken shutter valve | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2013246000 miUS $50 | Intake manifold (IM) bolts were not tightened enough after IM cleaning. After bolts loosened, EGR pipe split, requiring replacement. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada Nov 2008 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Mar 2009205840 miC $900 | Bad front wheel bearing. Had the timing belt too. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in South Carolina, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 2013294000 miUS $1500 | Fifth gear spun on the shaft. Had some issues with syncros. So I just replaced the transmission. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in North Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 2014367000 miUS $220 | Replaced rear shocks and got new tires. Tires were cupped. | ||
| Dec 2014377000 miUS $150 | Replaced thermostat. | ||
| Mar 2016404000 mi | Engine valve train failed. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Georgia, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2018297000 miUS $40 | CEL came on showing code P0302 cyl 2 misfire. Confirmed bad ignition coil. Replaced with new unit. | ||
| Dec 2021333000 miUS $850 | Coil pack for #4 cylinder failed. Replaced with new part. Heard noise coming from area of timing belt. Performed timing belt service. Found water pump bearing worn. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Washington, United States May 2007 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 200743000 miUS $600 | Misfires, CEL | ||
| Mar 200846000 mi | Replaced a light bulb in the center console (behind the heater). I did it myself (the dealer gave me the part for free). | ||
| Jan 200950000 mi | Very intermittent groaning/squeaking from rear of car in reverse, mostly in the morning. Doesn't seem to be brake-related (happens even if the brakes aren't being used). | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014145700 mi | Bushings almost in need of replacement. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Indiana, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201254300 miUS $70 | front springs were replaced | ||
| Jul 201460000 miUS $100 | Car simply lost power, could only move at a snail's pace. Mechanic said was the EPC. But ??? | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in New York, United States Mar 2010 - May 2010 | |||
| May 201060000 mi | AC issues when sold. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Dec 201095000 miUS $273 | Left side O2 sensor expired after 10 years and 94,000 miles. Quick fix, I was on my way. Car was completely driveable even with the check engine light on. | ||
| Jan 201197000 miUS $1000 | Water pump failure, aged hoses, coolant leak. Serpentine belt done at same time. All replace and fixed. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Nebraska, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 201140000 miUS $800 | Replaced the A/C compressor in the car. | ||
| Mar 201242000 miUS $500 | Driver side computer chip was fried. Signals were getting crossed. Rear view mirror controls started locking and unlocking the door. The driver side window would not roll down. Replaced the computer chip. | ||
| Oct 201244000 miUS $1200 | Gear shift felt loose and it wouldn't lock into any position. There was a broken clip in the gear shift that needed replacing. Ended up burning out the clutch just trying to drive it a few miles to the shop. $50 part turned into big $$repair | ||
| Feb 201346000 miUS $950 | Repaired cracked thermostat housing, replaced thermostat, flushed radiator and replaced broken coolant impeller. | ||
| Jan 2014US $600 | Went in for an oil change and to check a coolant leak. Mechanic said their was a bad O ring on one of the hoses. Hard to get to, lots of labor. Didn't get it fixed. This car has been a cash drain. Traded it in for a Mazda 6. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Florida, United States - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016147000 miUS $700 | replaced subframe because lower control arm worn out but i couldn't get bolts out.. the welded nut inside subframe broke off.. due to poor quality work done by mexican factory.. as jetta was built in mexico | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015194060 miC $635 | Serpentine belt snapped | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Missouri, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015254700 miUS $55 | Steering wheel started jerking a little when brakes were released & then a rhythmic noise started from the right front associated with rolling speed, not engine speed. | ||
| Apr 2015258000 miUS $120 | An item used by the variable valve timing system called a "shifter bar" needed replaced due to worn bushings at the center of the bar. Newer style shifter bars can just have the bushings replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Oregon, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Mar 2010112000 miUS $500 | Left front and Right rear door lock modules failed and replaced. Doors would not lock and unlock properly. | ||
| May 2010114200 miUS $1400 | Alternator failing causing electrical faults. Coil Pack cracked causing misfires. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011145000 miUS $400 | Water pump needed to be replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 2013101300 miUS $269 | Domelights, windows, all locks inoperable. Fuse replaced three times and burned out each time immediately upon restarting the engine. Replaced the map light installation and the fuse. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 2010111000 miUS $1300 | 2 emission sensors failed about the same time | ||
| Jun 2012120000 miUS $330 | tensioner failed and caused serpentine belt to break therefore no alternator receiving power to work the power steering | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 201265000 miUS $800 | valve guides are leaking | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jul 2010198000 miUS $25 | Cleaned mass airflow sensor. | ||
| Aug 2010198000 miUS $100 | Replaced mass airflow sensor. | ||
| Jul 2012203000 miUS $210 | Bad MAF. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Aug 201095000 miUS $1300 | Single trip, but multiple problems fixed. 1. A/C leak sealed, tested successfully. 2. Long overdue timing belt changed (first time). 3. Half-MIA OEM water-pump replaced with stainless steel after-market. | ||
| Aug 201198000 miUS $500 | 1. Rattling/broken catalytic converter replaced. 2. Front shocks replaced. | ||
| Feb 2012108600 miUS $400 | Replaced: Inner tie rod end, both outer tie rod ends, rack & pinion bellows kit. | ||
| May 2012113600 miUS $600 | Leaking A/C, added dye, identified two leaks, two o-rings changed. | ||
| Jan 2013125000 miUS $500 | Car shaking at low rpm, misfire codes, cracked ignition coil pack and wires changed. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010168000 miUS $350 | Bunch of high mileage stuff: oxygen sensor needed replacement, transmission mount replaced, | ||
| Jul 2010173000 miUS $125 | hole somewhere in exhaust pipe. power is reduced but not mileage. exhaust coupling replaced. | ||
| Dec 2010180000 miUS $5 | Oil cooler gasket failed from age/cold weather. Oil spilled from engine to driveway. Purchased part @ dealership for $5, gave oil change @ same time. Back on the road. | ||
| Mar 2011183000 miUS $90 | Cooling module / radiator temperature sensor failed. Leaves fans on unpredictably thus draining and killing the battery. | ||
| May 2011185000 miUS $70 | Still unsure of root cause. Replaced fan module. was UNABLE to replace radiator thermostat/switch. Realized AC is not working as well. Problem has not returned with 500 miles of driving. | ||
| Sep 2011190000 mi | ABS + Brake light intermittently blinking and beeping loudly. Research shows this is indicative of a failing ABS module. Car still brakes just fine. Too expensive to fix VERY slow coolant leak. Won't fix | ||
| Nov 2011191000 mi | Starter failed. Not replaced. I was planning to buy a new car in December/January and decided to not put any money into the car at this point. Too many old-age items are starting to fail left and right. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2006 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Oct 2007108000 miUS $600 | Replaced wheel well covers on both front wheels due to damage from road debris. | ||
| Jan 2008110000 miUS $1200 | Replaced worn tie rods. | ||
| Dec 2008114000 miUS $1200 | Brake light switch. | ||
| Jan 2009114000 miUS $800 | Replaced generator. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2011133300 miC $60 | 1) Engine coolant temperature sensor replaced. Was causing engine to run rich and check engine light 2) Right parking brake cable replaced. | ||
| Oct 2011142380 miC $500 | Water pump leaking. Replaced timing belt and water pump. | ||
| Nov 2011143220 miC $350 | Wheel bearing replaced (Driver-rear) | ||
| Mar 2012148800 miC $200 | Ignition coil pack replaced | ||
| Dec 2012158100 miC $650 | Lower ball joint Left outer tie rod Rear brake pads and rotors. Rear right caliper. | ||
| Jun 2013167400 miC $1100 | Crankshaft sensor failure: replaced Radiator leaking coolant: replaced Rear bearing: replaced Damaged flex pipe, leaking exhaust gases: not replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Georgia, United States May 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012102000 miUS $520 | The check engine light activated and acceleration seemed reduced. "Engine misfire" was the readout. Plugs, wires, and air injection pump mounts replaced. "Door latch" broke. After unlocking the driver side door, the alarm would not be disarmed causing the car alarm to go off when starting the car. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Connecticut, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Nov 2011108400 miUS $80 | Replaced the coil pack. | ||
| Oct 2012117000 miUS $552 | Tie rod was bent and bushing was worn out. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 200994000 miUS $1300 | New Clutch and flywheel | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Colorado, United States May 2008 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Jul 200843000 miUS $250 | Water pump replaced. | ||
| Dec 200954000 miUS $250 | Bent tie rod | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012150000 miUS $400 | I had to replace the ignition wires for a second time since 80K miles. I replaced the coil pack and the exhaust piping cracked and needed to be welded. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017130500 miUS $350 | Play in the ball joint. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - May 2010 | |||
| Mar 201078000 miUS $60 | Gear shift was stuck in Park. Called Triple A, who fiddled with the brake light switch. This seemed to jiggle it loose - he suggested replacing the brake light switch. Repair shop did not notice a problem. | ||
| Apr 201079000 mi | Gear shift problem returned, had brake light switch replaced. Could not start car, told that speed sensors needed to be replaced. Did not repair. | ||
| May 201079000 miUS $400 | Sensors replaced. Was told ignition coils were bad, but did not replace. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Dec 200895480 miC $300 | Changed catalytic converter due to loose internals. | ||
| Oct 2009104780 miC $450 | engine overheating, over temp warning light on, water pump replaced | ||
| Feb 2010106600 miC $400 | Replaced half axle inner universal boot due to hole. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 2012124250 miUS $1086 | replaced dead battery, faulty alternator & starter | ||
| Apr 2012124491 miUS $547 | replaced cracked exhaust clamp | ||
| Aug 2012127989 miUS $417 | oil leak repaired by replacing valve cover gasket, upper intake gasket, oil filler cap gasket, oil filler neck gasket check engine light came on. replaced vacuum pump hose & fuel filter | ||
| Aug 2013143000 miUS $300 | axle seals leaking transmission fluid were replaced | ||
| Feb 2014148800 miUS $1009 | check engine light - upstream oxygen sensor failed check engine light - thermostat sticking check engine light - ignition coil worn out inner cv boot cracked & leaking grease - replaced | ||
| Oct 2014158500 miUS $200 | Replaced broken fan control switch. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2013 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jul 2014124080 miC $150 | Mass air flow sensor. Engine light on and code reading P0102. Fuel mileage decreased. Running fine otherwise. Replaced MAF. | ||
| Dec 2014128340 miC $25 | Infamous coolant flange had to replaced. Plastic on hot engine and the o ring and plastic consistently breaks down resulting in coolant leaks. | ||
| Jun 2015139500 miC $700 | Steering rack had to be replaced. Leaking power steering fluid. | ||
| Jan 2017152520 miC $100 | Ignition coil had to be replaced. Cracks had moisture getting in. Multiple code errors including misfires. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States Nov 2006 - Mar 2008 | |||
| Mar 2008162000 mi | Replaced power window motor myself. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States Feb 2008 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Apr 2008156000 miUS $1180 | Symptom: Rattles in front end. Diagnosis: Tie rods and front struts struts worn out, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 2008170000 miUS $875 | Alternator failed; replaced with new one. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011238700 miC $5 | No glow plug light, no start, towed to my work place (Toyota Dealership) Researched internet and found info on defective "109" relay. Got one from auto recycler, installed and has worked perfect since then. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200848980 miC $300 | Glow plug and rail. | ||
| Jun 200850840 miC $300 | Glow plug rail, first time chg 1 glow plug, chk eng lite went back on 2 weeks later next time chg rail | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 2007140000 miUS $100 | After bought the car used, I took it into the shop for a squeaky suspension. They said the front struts and the rear shocks were bad. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada Oct 2007 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Nov 2007182900 miC $750 | Had smoke come out from engine compartment, thought that it was a failure of rad, which had been noted to be leaking years prior. Turned out to be rad fan, had both rad and fan replaced | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Michigan, United States Sep 2006 - Apr 2008 | |||
| Sep 200783000 mi | A/C failure - likely compressor seized up. Opted not to fix as vehicle is primarily 3rd/winter car. | ||
| Oct 200785000 mi | New alternator required. VWoA is clueless - the didn't know which of 3 types I needed - w/in the same model year. They had to take it off to determine. Went w/ a reman unit that the dealer was cool enough to acquire, although they did try to add $75 to | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Colorado, United States Jun 2007 - Sep 2007 | |||
| Aug 2007102000 miUS $85 | Coolant Temp sensor needed replacing. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Maine, United States Jun 2008 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Jul 200885000 miUS $486 | Squeaks from right front wheel -- turns out to be CV joint that needs replacement. | ||
| Jan 200991000 miUS $170 | Fluid leak fixed. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Louisiana, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Dec 2009114000 miUS $150 | Small radiator leak repaired. | ||
| Jan 2010 | Needed new catalytic converter at time of accident. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200770000 miUS $600 | Alternator malfunction, needs to be replaced | ||
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Maine, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 2007141000 miUS $870 | Air conditioner clutch failure | ||
| Dec 2008167000 miUS $300 | Radiator replacement after 165,000 miles. Leak at base connection had been present for some time (self healing fluid made this a drivable problem). | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen in Delaware, United States Sep 2006 - Dec 2010 | |||
| May 2007116000 miUS $330 | Power door lock failed for one door. Major part had been ordered, but a minor, inexpensive part was found to also need replacement upon performing repair. As part was not immediately available, car was left at shop another day to allow for completion of r | ||
| Sep 2008134000 miUS $700 | Replaced cracked CV boot; CV joint itself in good condition. Replaced noisy starter; had driven car for months with problem. Internet chat suggested old grease as underlying problem, but fixed by using a rebuilt starter due to labor cost vs guarantee of solution working. | ||
| Jun 2009144000 miUS $667 | Battery dead. Alternator tested and found to be providing low charging amperage (about half normal). Replaced alternator and battery (due to age). | ||
| Sep 2009144000 miUS $850 | Cleaned throttle body control unit in response to code P1582. | ||
| Mar 2010148000 miUS $420 | Engine missed occasionally in damp weather; CEL on. Original coil and plug wires replaced. | ||
| Sep 2010149000 miUS $380 | Alternator and battery replaced, $450 for both. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 2015147000 mi | top off oil, burns whatever oil doesn't leak out | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Mar 2012128340 miC $231 | Ball joint | ||
| May 2012129660 miC $1361 | Spring broke, also replaced worn out shocks and struts. | ||
| Oct 2012133700 miC $738 | Fuel injector quit and needed to be replaced. Coolant hose had a minor leak and would lose about half a quart of coolant per month. | ||
| Jan 2013136180 miC $288 | Exhaust pipe cracked just before the muffler Oxygen sensor replacement | ||
| Aug 2013140740 mi | Catalytic converter failure | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Maryland, United States May 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013138700 miUS $300 | Burned out circuit board behind the dash. 1/2 price was labor. 1/2 price was the part. This was the first failure of this component. | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018205000 miUS $65 | Replaced driver's side CV Axle | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Oct 2010158720 mi | drink holder broke. Won't repair because cost of drink holder is $80. Still works but won't fold up properly. | ||
| Dec 2010162440 miC $1200 | Leaking water pump. | ||
| Mar 2011163680 miC $157 | leaking seal and gasket on oil filter housing where oil cooler attaches. It was leaking oil everywhere and getting worse each week. | ||
| Jan 2012178800 miC $120 | guide pins for caliper replaced and lubricated. This was preventing full release of pressure of the caliper and resulted in rotor warping. Rotors had to be replaced too. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Michigan, United States Feb 2017 - Sep 2017 |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States Jan 2008 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Apr 2008214000 miUS $250 | Replacement of Fuel Injector Nozzles because they had reached end of life and were not properly atomizing fuel anymore. Intake manifold was removed from the car and the intake was completely cleaned and decarboned. It was heavily clogged after 210,000+ miles and needed to be cleaned for proper air intake. | ||
| Aug 2008223000 miUS $110 | A crack/tear developed in the silicone upper intercooler hose causing loss of boost and oil splatter inside the engine compartment. I attempted to patch but was unsuccessful. So, I purchased a replacement upper intercooler hose and changed it out. | ||
| Apr 2009237000 miUS $912 | I had the rear shocks replaced, the rear shock mounts replaced, and the emergency brake cables replaced. Had the caliper pins for the left front brakes re-tapped. | ||
| Jul 2009243000 miUS $600 | One of the rear coil spings had broken, so I replaced front and rear coil springs and all mounting bushing, and pieces, replaced front subframe bushings with Audi TT 2-part bushings and replaced the front subframe bolts that go through those bushing | ||
| Nov 2011287000 miUS $300 | Car was losing coolant and there was too much pressure in the expansion bottle. Initial repair in October was not successful. | ||
| Mar 2012291000 miUS $85 | Rear brake caliper emergency brake levers were hanging and causing the rear brakes to drag. I replaced both rear brake calipers. | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Sep 200978000 miUS $2300 | ignition coil, plug wires water pump The retractable sunroof motor went out (the vent motor is good) - but it was going to be $1200-1500.00 to fix so we chose not to. | ||
| Dec 200981000 mi | 3rd window regulator on drivers side door in 12 month period - shop warranted the part again - no charge for labor | ||
| Feb 201093000 mi | Replace alternator - had done a self replacement of a battery in Dec/Jan and found the alternator wasn't working at full capacity. Dealer quoted $1250.00 - local repairman charged $550.00 Leading to the alternator diagnosis - Dealer claimed battery draw from faulty doorlock. Replaced $690.00. Battery failed again and Dealer replaced trunk latch - N/C. Turns out it was probably the Alternator. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010158000 miUS $358 | Water Pump plus serpentine belt and external pulley belt replaced. Water Pump was replaced 3 yrs. ago. With a 2 yr warranty. New pump cost less money with a 5 yr warranty. Water pump was NOT leaking but making a terrible grinding noise. | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States Mar 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012128000 miUS $440 | Crankshaft position sensor burned out without warning. Engine stalled and wouldn't restart, stranding me in a freeway tunnel. Car operated normally at mechanics, leading to a long diagnosis. $125 part, 2 hours labor, plus diagnostic charge. | ||
| May 2012128000 mi | Windshield wipers broke and window switches cut out. Brought car in for diagnosis, estimate came back at $500+, decided to sell the car rather than fix any more problems because this car always has problems. Always! AC clutch squealed and died last summer. Did not repair due to cost ($250, if I remember correctly), paid $10 diagnostic fee. I live in Minnesota, so it wasn't worth the price to fix. | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Iowa, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Nov 2009116000 miUS $56 | Door hinges popping noise, lubricated, works fine now. | ||
| Dec 2014153000 miUS $300 | Inner cv joint worn, boot damaged by external cut | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alabama, United States Oct 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Nov 2015217000 miUS $73 | Car stopped while driving. Would crank, wouldn't fire. Mechanic from used car dealer where I bought the car replaced fuel filter (still wouldn't fire). I stopped him when he started removing fuel pump. Repair still in progress. | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States Sep 2006 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Dec 2006145000 miUS $1800 | Shocks, struts, front brakes*, trans fluid* tie-rod ends wheel bearing | ||
| Sep 2009181000 miUS $235 | Frozen front brake caliper replaced. | ||
| Nov 2010192200 miUS $100 | Hand brake cable replaced. | ||
| Apr 2011193200 miUS $900 | Replaced engine cooling fan, serpentine belt Replaced alternator and battery, | ||
| Jun 2011193000 miUS $300 | Two window regulators replaced. | ||
| Feb 2013207700 miUS $800 | Replaced entire exhaust. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Dec 2009140000 miUS $2000 | busted roller destroyed TB and in turn the head and bent valves | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States Jul 2008 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Oct 2008127000 miUS $75 | Replaced aging thermostat that prevented coolant temperature from reaching normal (opens too early). | ||
| Jan 2009130000 miUS $13 | Replaced leaking oil cooler seals. | ||
| Dec 2010170000 miUS $80 | One wheel bearing failed (noisy but not seized). Replaced 2x front bearings. | ||
| Oct 2012187000 miUS $500 | Heater core replaced due to leaking. Replaced FR fender due to corrosion | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Oct 2006173000 miUS $2009 | Axle shaft broke away from transmission $2008.00, dealer fixed axle issue, car will not start... (see second issue) Dealer fixed axle issue, car will not start, wanted new diagnostic charge for and additional $85, I refused and had the car towed home. found engine compartment disassembled and parts left in hatchback are | ||
| Jun 2007184000 miUS $1200 | Original turbo replaced at my expense Transmission differential is held together with rivets, the rivets separated and caused wear on the transmission case. the worn metal caused the differential to fail. | ||
| Aug 2008191000 miUS $1600 | Turbocharger failed. Had turbo replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2006 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 2006159000 miUS $145 | The passenger window fell down for the 3rd time and was out of the 7 year extended warrenty by 2 months | ||
| Jan 2008173000 miUS $1000 | Water pump and timing belt. | ||
| Aug 2012212900 miUS $900 | I had the clutch replaced | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States Mar 2007 - Apr 2007 | |||
| Apr 200778000 miUS $450 | The oil pump was about to die and wasn't providing the required oil pressure for the engine to operate ok. Dealer indicated that if it wasn't replaced it could blow out the engine. | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jul 200998000 miUS $355 | rear right ABS sensor replaced. | ||
| Oct 2009101800 miUS $970 | The car was making awful banging noises from the passenger rear wheel with bumps. Replaced rear shocks, sway bar. Replaced parking brake cable. | ||
| May 2011132000 miUS $1100 | AC condensor/clutch replaced exhaust leak with section replaced | ||
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200768000 mi | Had a rattle on acceleration, dealer replaced exhaust clamp on this trip. Rattle continued after this repair. Dealer found catalytic converter was causing the rattle. Catalytic converter was replaced, still under warranty. | ||
| Jun 200768000 miUS $328 | Windshield wipers kept freezing up for several seconds, had to be towed home because severe rain made driving unsafe. Made appointment at shop, found the wiper linkage binding and was replaced. | ||
| Aug 200769000 miUS $53 | Took it in because of creaking that seemed to be coming from the suspension, shop inspected suspension components and found them to be ok. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Quebec, Canada Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 2009118420 miC $305 | Defective rear oxygen probe replaced. Prestone leak (fixed but doesn’t seem to be a complete success as I had to add some prestone recently). Defective ABS probe on one of the rear wheels. Not fixed due to age of car. Defective rear stop light replaced. | ||
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