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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (7%)
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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 190 repairs.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 115300 mi US $115 |
The sensor measuring pad wear (front left rotor) was sending a false signal indicating wear. Replaced the cable and the signal went away |
| 145000 mi US $500 |
AC Fan broke off |
| 26000 mi | CD player inoperable. Caused "CDC Hardware Failure" in radio display. Could not repair, so entire radio ordered then replaced (two trips). |
| 70000 mi US $67 |
The electro-magnetic motor that controls the fuel filler flap ceased working in the closed position. |
| 122000 mi | Driver door no longer recognized when ajar. |
| 39000 mi | The AC didn't work. It needed a new compressor. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 113460 mi C $435 |
$6.00 part; an electrical relay burned out and cut the supply of electricity to the engine. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 99000 mi | OEm battery finally died |
| 116100 mi | Driver side headlight. |
| 120000 mi | Passenger side headlight. |
| 13000 mi | AM radio antenna base replaced |
| 16025 mi | Rear passenger electric window hits the top stop and auto opens, can't close window all the way. Dealer found window fault code and re-set basic settings. Seemed to work. |
| 45000 mi US $20 |
Replace windshield washer pump. |
| 47000 mi US $169 |
Replaced the battery. |
| 11000 mi | Defective unit in Compass. Ordered part installed. Compass works fine now. |
| 118300 mi US $12 |
Change headlight. |
| 50000 mi US $100 |
Car off, but noise coming from rear speakers |
| 55000 mi | Failed tire pressure sensor |
| 68000 mi | Door lock to left rear seat no longer opened with remote |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 9000 mi | Right rear window stopped working. |
| 79000 mi US $300 |
A/C failed to come on for first 5-10 minutes, then blew cold after that. Reported that some valve in the compressor went bad and new compressor was installed. |
| 89200 mi US $900 |
Compressor ended up being bad, so had to get it replaced. |
| 87700 mi US $450 |
A/C stopped working again. We just put new compressor in during the month of January. |
| 19000 mi | rear doors remained locked |
| 20900 mi | part in door replaced, locks fixed |
| 202000 mi US $250 |
driver door latch |
| 31000 mi | Door locks on rear doors not working, so the alarm system also did not work. Dealer replaced both rear door locks. Both dealer and several websites note that this is a common problem. I also had the Engine Control Unit ECU reflashed. |
| 32000 mi | Rear wiper and washer along with front washer and cabin fan suddenly stopped working. All fuses checked OK. Dlr reported the "Body Control Unit" was in need of replacement. Replacing corrected all problems. |
| 100440 mi C $1500 |
Unable to unlock the fuel cover |
| 9000 mi | Lighted mirror in visor on driver side did not work properly. The visor containing the light was replaced. |
| 10200 mi | The only warranty issue (so far) was a sensor in the driver seat belt latch preventing the audio alert. |
| 91000 mi US $825 |
RADIO DEAD |
| 41200 mi | The tiny electric motor that locks and unlocks the fuel flap had to be replaced. It was covered by warranty. |
| 17000 mi | Cabin heater fan failed in speeds 1-3. Resistor for fan motor replaced. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77000 mi US $25 |
Right headlight bulb. No charge for installation. |
| 77500 mi US $24 |
Left headlight bulb. No charge for installation. |
| 44000 mi US $150 |
Air conditioning was functioning poorly, due to low R134A refrigerant. System was recharged. |
| 45000 mi | The AC compressor had a hole which caused the system to pressurize improperly. The compressor was replaced under the VW Certified Pre Owned warranty. |
| 89000 mi US $463 |
Interior moon roof shade failed to operate |
| 108600 mi US $135 |
Car wouldn't start, replaced battery, appeared to be original. |
| 52300 mi US $600 |
Antenna broke and could not be easily replaced, because the base had corroded to the roof when the sunroof leaked last year. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 7000 mi | Air bag light for passenger seat keeps coming on. |
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