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%)

Chart based on 288 repairs.
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 20 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 automated manual FWD

86000 mi

US $200
Door lock left rear malfunctioning - Locking mechanism replaced. window malfunctioning, window attachment repaired. 
29000 mi

US $175
Replaced faulty TPM sensor/Tire valve 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

93620 mi

C $235
Wiper transmission seized up. Change Part (125$ + 1 hr labour). 
88000 mi

US $25
Trunk piston broke, had to replace. 
95000 mi Washer fluid bottle leaking. 
11000 mi Major hesitation at 30 mph and 40 mph. Dealer upgraded software, problem disappeared for a while, now it's back, but not as bad as before. 
81000 mi

US $600
Door Handle - Inside cable stopped retracting 
38000 mi One door was not locking reliably via the power locking mechanism. Lock was replaced -- twice during this period. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

100 mi Front passenger door would rattle when closed. Service center disassembled door and found interior part that was not properly secured. Reattached part and fixed problem. 
28000 mi Replaced door latch on front passenger door. Old problem, as I had been in previously and they had to order the part. This trip I also had the 30,000 mile service done (free). 
4000 mi drivers door was sagging, assembled that way was fixed for free out of warranty 
13000 mi Windshield washer system leaked. Dealer replaced gasket, resolved problem. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

107500 mi

US $650
wiper fluid container repair. 
3000 mi REPAIRED WINDOW SEE PREVIOUS INCIDENT WITH WINDOW 
4050 mi AFTER 3 TRIPS FOR REPAIR, THE WINDOW HAS BEEN TOTALLY REPAIRED. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH INITIAL WORKMANSHIP REAR DRIVER WINDOW VERY NOISY SQUEAKY IN UP CYCLE ONLY REPAIRED WINDOW SEE PREVIOUS INCIDENT WITH WINDOW 
6000 mi A GLASS EXPERT CLEANED WAXY SUBSTANCE FROM MIRROR EVERYTHING FINALLY WORKED OUT OK AFTER 7 MONTHS 
109000 mi

US $100
Windshield washer container is leaking. 
40500 mi

US $80
Oil/Filter, Changed spark plugs, changed transmission fluid, rotate tires, change engine air filter. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

112220 mi

C $248
Wipers were jammed in the middle of the windshield. Wiper links were replaced. 
37700 mi Back seat latch broken, seat would not fold down. Latch replaced. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Other Problems

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