2009 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2009

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (8%)

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (89%)

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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. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

110980 mi

¤400
paint job 
115320 mi

¤750
roof liner came off. side door panels , the leather trim came loose. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

38000 mi 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. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

59300 mi

US $25
Seat belt stop button fell off 
7000 mi 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 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

3000 mi 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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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Body Problems

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