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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 182 repairs.
2004 Volkswagen Jetta electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 32 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 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 136400 mi | Alternator. |
| 103000 mi US $120 |
replace broken Alternator pulley |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 300 mi | Fuel filler door release electrical switch failed. Unable to put gasoline in the car. |
| 1100 mi | Fuel filler door release electrical switch failed again. Unable to put gasoline in the car.Dealer replaced switch again along with the clip that holds the switch into place in the drivers door. |
| 10500 mi | Monsoon radio failed - single CD player would not play CDs of any kind. Dealer replaced Monsoon system under after having car for 9 days. |
| 25400 mi | Airbag system warning lights came on. Dealer replaced airbag sensor under the hood under warranty. However, light came back on 2 days after the dealer fixed it. |
| 28000 mi | Power outside mirror on passenger side failed. Dealer determined that wiring was broken when front passenger window fell off track or was damaged when the service tech fixed the faulty window. |
| 126000 mi US $100 |
headlight bulbs replaced |
| 133350 mi US $52 |
4 way flasher relay switch 4 way flasher relay switch |
| 136000 mi US $150 |
fuel door switch |
| 144100 mi US $200 |
signal assembly switch |
| 146000 mi US $40 |
a/c charge 8oz and fuse for horn a/c charge 8oz and fuse for horn |
| 166000 mi US $200 |
condensed had hole JC Whitney part and mechanic install |
| 167000 mi | Needed alternator and battery 350.00 done with car yeah got rid of VW never again |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31552 mi US $70 |
all interior electrical power loss |
| 37978 mi US $151 |
replaced car battery |
| 52607 mi US $69 |
Recoded key locks since key battery went dead |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 135000 mi US $155 |
Cruise control stopped working, replaced clutch peddle sensor. Problem solved. |
| 165500 mi US $200 |
Pulley clutch on alternator failed, since it was the original alternator I replaced the alternator, which came with a new pulley clutch. |
| 187240 mi C $20 |
Heated mirrors not working on both sides. Mirrors glasses replaced (2 sides). Passenger heated seat not working. Found the heated seat control switch at fault. The switch was replaced. Integrated lights was not illuminating inside the car when turning ON the head lights. I had to remove/clean the head light switch. |
| 187940 mi C $150 |
HVAC blower motor stopped working. Blower motor replaced. |
| 171000 mi US $120 |
car wouldnt start, there is a fuse distribution block on top of the battery that shorted out and needed to be replaced. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 89000 mi US $150 |
Replaced battery |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 159000 mi US $201 |
Alternator failed. Replaced. |
| 162000 mi US $227 |
Brake pads, left side marker lamp, brake fluid. [price includes inspection (37.00)]. |
| 106000 mi US $80 |
Reverse light switch replaced |
| 127000 mi US $410 |
Starter failed requiring replacement. |
| 77500 mi US $100 |
New battery. Old one lasted 4 years. |
| 183000 mi | No electricity to AC system. No repair. Car traded in. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 218000 mi US $45 |
Flasher module clicking intermittently when driving. Repair did not correct problem. |
| 225000 mi US $35 |
Will replace blower fan with used one rather than buy expensive new VW part or one from an auto-crap store |
| 83000 mi US $120 |
Fusebox melted from extremely hot alternator wire, fusebox had to be replaced as well as new cable from alternator to fusebox. |
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