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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 16 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

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

4000 mi steering wheel off center 
91000 mi Replace broken rear springs 
37200 mi Knocking noise during steering cleared by replacing steering rack under warranty. 
43200 mi

US $377
RF wheel bearing got noisy, wheel had 1/4" of play. Bearing replaced. 
54000 mi

US $850
Rear suspension needed to replace coils and struts, both coils/springs broken and struts worn out after only 4 years and most miles were on the highway but did include Boston pot hole winter driving. 
119604 mi Noise while turning right. Replaced front right wheel bearing. 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

75000 mi

US $350
Both rear springs broken, one at top, one on bottom. Replaced with towing package springs (European), stronger and they raised back of the car about 2.5 inches (which is what I wanted anyways for hitch purposes). 
57040 mi

C $1200
Spring, stabilizer bar, bearings 
67000 mi

US $50
Car won't hold alignment. Replaced the ball joints. Seems a little more stable. 
43500 mi

US $500
broken rear spring, replaced both rear coil springs 
74400 mi

C $500
Suspension broke will driving. Was replaced by dealer, partially covered by extended warranty after dealer contacted VW. 
78740 mi

C $400
Cracked boot. Replaced by dealer, covered by warranty. 
67560 mi

C $400
rear passenger suspension coil spontaneously broke while parked. 
81840 mi

C $805
Front coil springs. Replaced rear coil springs 10 months earlier. Bitter. 
101680 mi

C $450
Right front wheel bearing 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

43200 mi

US $250
Broken front coil spring and bushing 
93000 mi

US $850
Front passenger side spring failed. Replaced both front spring and strut assemblies. 

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Suspension Problems

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