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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (28%)

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

133920 mi

¤700
During routine tire replacement discovered suspension elements were in need of repair. But even after replacing the squeaking noise never stopped when going over a hump. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

79360 mi

C $1500
Timing Belt Change. Including Rad Flush, Serpentine and water pump. Front right wheel bearing was done. Change both front bearings. Brake and Clutch fluid flush. 
115000 mi

C $1600
3 of the 4 coil springs were broken from rust. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

80000 mi

US $40
Car originally started pulling to right when we bought it. We replaced the tires with snow tires and the pull still existed. Two alignments - one from BMW - and the issue still exists. Alignments seemed to indicate no problems. 
48360 mi

C $100
Subframe came loose and was moving under braking or hard acceleration causing a squeek or sometimes a clunk noise. Technician inspected the HW and re-torqued the bolts. 
91203 mi

US $462
Replaced a front shock and strut assembly, spring was broken 
1100 mi No work performed. I complained about vibrations at 60-65mph I felt from day one of ownership. Dealer said he could not replicate. The problem was not fixed, car still vibrates. 
1200 mi squeak in front end, lower control arm bushings replaced. 
10100 mi complete replacement of strut assembly for squeak. 
52000 mi

US $124
Replaced right front wheel bearing. Had been increasingly noisy. 
52000 mi

US $300
Replaced struts and shocks 
85200 mi

US $250
One front wheel bearing went at about 40,000 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

111540 mi

$1000
New suspension, shocks 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

58000 mi

US $800
Tie-rod assemblies needed to change 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

46740 mi Additional noise coming from the left rear wheel when road is bumpy. The right hand rear stabilizer tie rod connecting link was replaced under warranty. 
49120 mi

C $450
Both front top plates and lefthand coil spring had to be replaced. 
89900 mi

C $200
The front LH sway bar link was completely disconnected (top end). It was replaced, as well as the RH sway bar link for prevention. 
106460 mi

C $630
Heard noise in front of the car when driving on bumpy roads. Replaced both front table assemblies and both front link kits 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Suspension Problems

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