2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2010

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (8%)

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (89%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

26040 mi persistent ongoing leaks despite repeated repairs. leaks most likely from sun roof. leak soaks headliner above driver. 
27280 mi Roof leaking again Twanging noise from around lower driver corner of windscreen. Exterior rain gutter trim left in boot after previous repair. 
26040 mi Roof repaired, however unable to verify fix as we sold the car. 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

33000 mi Drivers side sun roof drain 
40000 mi Drivers and passenger side sun roof drains replace. Both A pillars replaced along with headliner do to water damage. Carpet was cleaned and disinfected. This was my second trip for the sun roof drains in less than a year. 
3000 mi Instrument cluster mask had a rattle. Dealer added 'flocking' tape. Rattle occurs less often, but still will occasionally make noise 
11000 mi Sunroof would shudder when closing. Dealer recreated problem and fixed by cleaning and lubricating the sunroof guide rails. 
13000 mi Trim panel on rear of Rear passenger door handle came loose. Dealership re-attached. 
40300 mi Sunroof rear drain plumbing leaking into cargo area and spare tire well. 
70000 mi

US $260
water leaking into passenger footwell and also into the trunk. Problem was diagnosed and moon roof drains cleared for $260.00. Issue was not resolved!!!! I called VW corporate customer service and they told me it would not be covered fixed!! 
37200 mi Passenger seat belt buckle recepticle causing rattle. 
49600 mi Rear wagon door was replaced under the rust warranty. Some rust was occurring by the licence plate lights. 
48000 mi Framework of Panoramic Sunroof was preventing front section from closing all the way. VW paid for complete replacement parts and labor. 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

33000 mi The back seat was coming apart already, though never have kids or pets back there. A metal piece which holds upholstery in place came loose and could not be made to snap back. In November replaced fuel pump, earlier had to fix Bluetooth.  
36000 mi Drivers side rear door gasket had become loose. Ordered new gasket. New gasket installed. 
11000 mi Creaks and rattles. Lots of them on a 7 month old car with 11K miles. Not good and am considering selling if i cannot get satisfaction. 
27800 mi

US $38
Also noted a water leak in spare tire well and well cover. Mechanic said no leaks found but may have been result of not fully closing rear hatch. Will continue to monitor. 
32000 mi Persistent water leak in spare tire well. Not properly diagnosed on earlier visit. Mechanic found what he thinks caused the leak and rerouted a drain line from the sun roof to the right rear wheel well. So far, so good. 
42500 mi

US $2225
Leak through sunroof. 
35000 mi Rear seat bracket for cupholders replaced. 
14200 mi LR Door seal cracked and required replacment. 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

28000 mi

US $450
Leak in panoramic sunroof. 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

8000 mi Replaced rear hatch trim (P/N 1k9-867-605-b-82v) 
45700 mi Drivers door seal was torn at the bottom. Dealer replaced entire door seal under CPO warranty. 
15000 mi During hot weather only, the driver sunvisor became stiff and squawked when moved. Dealer ordered a replacement part. 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4-door

4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

86800 mi Sun roof track damaged . 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Body Problems

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