2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2009

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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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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (25%)

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Engine not specified

125000 mi

US $1000
Broken spring Bad bearing 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

84000 mi Lower control arm bushings also replaced.  
85000 mi

US $890
Right rear spring broke. Both rear springs replaced and 4 wheel alignment performed. 
90 mi

US $800
Right front spring broke. Replaced both. 
101800 mi

US $190
Rear driver side spring was snapped in two. Spring replaced. 
144000 mi

US $300
right rear wheel bearing replaced Front wheel bearings replaced 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

79980 mi Sway bar bracket had broken 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

30000 mi

US $100
Bolt fell out of rear shock absorber and sway bar end link. 
45000 mi

US $1000
Springs required replacement. Car was bottoming out on uneven pavement. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

193000 mi

US $40
Clanking sounds from front of car during low speed driving. 
202000 mi

US $250
front sway bars 
35000 mi Noisy lower control arm bushings replaced 
76000 mi Front sway bar links. 
99700 mi

US $1200
Steering rack replaced: Clicking noted when rolling forward/back, while turning the steering wheel. 
65720 mi

C $1411
Replaced cracked Front springs + strut mounts and stabilizor links (all on both sides) and allignment 
79360 mi

C $971
Suspension work: stablilizer links on both sides and control arm bushings + ball joint on driver side. $571. 
83080 mi

C $515
Replacing cracked rear springs (one was cracked) since I purchased the car in Nov 2014. Replaced both. 
18000 mi Creaking noise from front end when steering. Strut bearings replaced, problem solved 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

84000 mi

US $1100
Struts 
95000 mi

US $900
Not sure 
60760 mi heard noise when press the brake, let dealer repair it cover by warrenty 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Suspension Problems

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