2004 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2004

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

66000 mi

US $8
Broken latch on center console cover. Replaced with part bought online. 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

75300 mi Sunroof drain was closed and several cups of water were dripped onto the drivers seat. 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

46000 mi Glass sunroof sunshade came off track. Was replaced by dealer under warranty. 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

125000 mi

US $185
New windshield fixed the leaking problem 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

16572 mi

US $396
headliner separating on one corner 
71000 mi

US $820
Headliner peeled apart. Had to replace the entire headliner. Replaced entire headliner, $420 for the headliner, $400 for the labor. 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

142000 mi Drain tube from sunroof came out of exit nipple and was directing water to interior foot well. >>> Reinserted tube. 
150000 mi The sunroof forward drain tubes had separated from the nipples that carry the water outside the car body causing water to drain inside the car and soak the foot well carpet. 

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta Body Problems

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