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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
3000 mi
Rattling from sound system.
3000 mi
Rattling from sound system repaired by tightening panels and putting foam insulation into gaps.
Dealer claimed to fix one rattle which resulted from an earlier repair. Stated that the other rattles in the headliner were not covered after 12 months and would cost $400+ to fix.
3000 mi
small rattle in air vent
7000 mi
the rattle was not successfully repaired during the previous trip. So, during this visit, the dealer replaced the interior air vent (where the rattle was located).
11000 mi
Squeak associated with drivers front seat belt, replaced parts and squeak gone
17000 mi
rear seat center belt shoulder guide was broken and would not stay in place. Part was likely broken during PDI when plastic was removed. Part that was ordered, rear seat center seat beltguide, was replaced once the part arrived at dealership.
29000 mi
The wiring harness in the trunk was not installed correctly. Causing wear to the paint inside the trunk.
a bolt holding the door skin on the rear passenger door was never installed.
1000 mi
Door seal on front driver side door came loose and had to be replaced
5000 mi
Door seal re-glued to bottom of door.
One year maintenance completed at same trip.
32000 mi
The rear arm rest has a seperate cover that lifts up. There is a cheap plastic latch that broke off that would cause the compartment lid to fall away from the arm rest. Dealer. Put 2010 model arm rest in
OUTSIDE MIRRORS PARTIALLY FOGGED INTERNALLY REAR DRIVER WINDOW VERY NOISY SQUEAKY IN UP CYCLE ONLY
120000 mi
Rust repair under factory warranty.
18500 mi
Sunglass holder latch broken and was replaced under warranty
19000 mi
Excessive rattling from passenger door speaker when listening to songs at a reasonable volume. Dealer acknowledged the problem, but said most/all of the cars do that due to the design of sound insulation around it.
4000 mi
Weather stripping on driver and passenger doors came loose. Dealer said it was stretched, so replaced it.
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