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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (36%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (29%)

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual FWD

84320 mi

$1000
DSG 7 Mechatronic failure 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

190000 mi

US $2250
Dual-mass flywheel failure CV joint boot replacement 
94000 mi

US $2300
Clutch master cylinder failed (again). Dlr found that slave cylinder failed, and contaminated new master. Dlr paid for new master. Replaced master & slave cylinders, and chose to install new clutch, which included dual-mass flywheel. 
84300 mi

US $1850
The Clutch started to slip and needed replacing. I've read online about the pressure plates on manual transmissions having issues; guess this is correct. 
50000 mi

US $170
Replace drivers side axle boot. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

121000 mi

US $817
DSG flywheel was on its way out, rattling, ect. Very common problem with this part. Replaced it myself. 
125700 mi

US $148
Checked out a possible transmission fluid leak. 
79000 mi

US $1100
jerky starting from start with dsg auto transmission. reflashed, and smoothed it out somewhat. Problem still exists to some degree. 
82000 mi Transmission continued to be increasingly "jerky". Died once in first. Lunges in garage when easing forward and in reverse. Local mechanic noted that early Audi diesels had same problem. Some adjustments made it smoother. 
45592 mi DSG Automatic Transmission was shifting gears uncommanded. Unable to shift gear in any drive mode, dashboard indication (P R N D S) was flashing. Dealership replaced transmission & gearbox at VWofA's expense. 10 yr/100,000 mile extended DSG warranty. DSG (Transmission) was replaced under the "Extended DSG Warranty 10yr/100,000mile" on 20JAN10 @ 45,592 miles. The initial DSG fault occurred 26NOV09 @ 41,363 miles and recurred 6 more times until replacement. No faults 40,000 miles later. 
15000 mi Rough shifting, jerky starting and popping out of drive into neutral at low speed, on grade. 
16000 mi Mechatronic unit in transmission faulty. Problem corrected completely. 
71000 mi Display on dash for transmission began flashing; transmission started shifting rough, losing power. Flush fixed it. 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

56000 mi

US $185
Left CV boot reported torn, replaced with new boot 
51000 mi

US $500
shifts rough sometimes and all P N R D S lights are on on the dash 

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission Problems

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