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2010 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 194 repairs.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 21000 mi | Rear door lock actuator |
| 5000 mi | Fuel Gauge intermittently would read incorrectly empty when tank was full. Dealer determined that it was a faulty sending unit, and was replaced under warranty. |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 10500 mi | fuel gauge does not work properly. The second time (this latest trip) VW recommended replacing the relay, but the problem persists. |
| 27200 mi US $588 |
dash light showed door open when it wasn't, so I couldn't use the remote lock feature in the key fob (but fortunately I could lock the doors manually). turned out to need a new door latch assembly |
| 35000 mi | The fuel gauge was inaccurate for the first 1/4-1/2 tank, after that it seemed to be fine. They never could find a cause. |
| 68000 mi US $480 |
Replaced locking motor on 2 doors after noticing they were not locking. |
| 101000 mi | The other 2 door locks are now not working. The first 2 broke about a year ago. |
| 59700 mi US $814 |
The Radio died. The dealer said it had to be replaced. I stopped at the dealer while still under warranty. they were booked for 2 weeks. when it was diagnosed I was out of warranty. I called and bitched at VW. they reluctantly paid half. |
| 98900 mi US $600 |
OEM Radio Died. Did basic diagnosis on unit. Dead. Would not power up. Replaced with Kenwood unit. |
| 49000 mi | Warning light on dash indicating that a bulb is worn out. Cannot find any problems with any lights |
| 86500 mi US $450 |
headlights, breaklights and most turn signals stopped working. Fusebox was melted and needed replacement |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 49600 mi C $730 |
Instrument cluster failure |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 71800 mi US $100 |
Airbag problem. Replaced part in steering column |
| 24000 mi | Map and courtesy lights stopped working |
| 132000 mi US $160 |
Compressor pressure switch replaced. |
| 28000 mi | The cruise control module stopped working. They replaced it and solved the issue. |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 63000 mi US $100 |
The factory Premium 8 radio system died in the car. It would not come on. The dealer checked the radio and found it could not be fixed. |
| 71000 mi US $99 |
Switch in driver's door to open trunk failed. Dealer service dept. disassembled door interior and reconnected the switch and re-set in the door. |
| 95000 mi US $450 |
The air conditioning quit working. The mechanic gave us 2 options for repair, replace the AC compressor or an aftermarket valve replacement. We chose the aftermarket option which held for 2 days, then AC went out again. |
| 102000 mi | Driving home after work one evening, I drive over a particularly nasty pothole, and the stereo system made a loud "pop" noise and stopped working. The radio head unit doesn't function. Based on research, may be fuse behind the head. |
| 41000 mi US $119 |
Passenger airbag light came on, the code was "01218 - Side Airbag Igniter; Passenger Side (N200), 007 - Short to Ground - Intermittent - MIL ON". Online sources stated a faulty airbag wiring harness, however, the dealership claimed airbag. |
| 67000 mi | Replaced battery under warranty. 3rd time to replace the battery. |
| 69000 mi US $500 |
The RCD510 stereo CD Player stopped working. This seems to be a very common issue among all of the 2010 model VW especially one with part number 1K0035180AC specifically the "AC" version. it suddenly stopped working one day without a warnin |
| 76000 mi US $300 |
Primary remote stopped working, works to start the vehicle but not to lock/unlock. Battery replaced but still not working. The Central Convince Module seem to have went bad but still remembers programming for the second remote. Using the second/back remote for now until VW takes the vehicle back as part of their Diesel buyback settlement. |
| 78000 mi US $200 |
Lock not working for passenger rear door. My VW is under the TDi recall and i will be turning it back in to VW by the end of the year. I was given an estimate of $200 to repair and i elected not to repair it since i will be returning the vehicle. |
| 91000 mi US $169 |
Replaced refrigerant control valve on AC compressor. Required AC flush and recharge. |
| 94200 mi | Touch screen and stereo went completely black. No power, no sound, no bluetooth. Dealer wants to replace the unit for over $800. I decided against repairs since I will be turning in the car during the buyback program. |
| 45000 mi US $1950 |
Rear door lock activator. |
| 46000 mi | CD player in radio refused to accept a disc. AC compressor failed. |
| 64000 mi US $135 |
Electronic key fob stop working on one command (would not unlock but other commands OK). |
| 12700 mi | Airbag error light on dash |
| 13000 mi | Replaced passenger airbag sensor |
| 17000 mi | Airbag sensor failure on MFD. Wiring harness replaced. |
| 37300 mi | Recall. Fuse issue leading to gradual loss of lights! They had just started going out one by one. |
| 68300 mi US $100 |
Defective A/C compressor |
| 74000 mi US $100 |
Steering wheel rocker switch (right hand side) controlling fuel consumption information display, etc. failed. Part covered under extended service warranty with $100 deductible. |
| 92000 mi | Replace the Stock RCD510 radio and the shark fin antenna. The radio went out and shorted out the shark fin antenna. |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $300 |
Door lock actuator |
| 92000 mi US $10 |
License plate bulb burnt out |
| 116000 mi US $50 |
Replaced burnt out headlight |
| 100000 mi US $225 |
A/C flush, clean, recharge |
| 45000 mi | The dealer replaced the fuse box as a part of a service bulletin. A fuse melted down, causing the failure of the right headlight, left taillight, and the right front turn signal. |
| 44000 mi US $115 |
The A/C is taking several minutes to get cool. The dealer said that the control valve is suspected to be sticking due to metal debris from the compressor. They want to replace the expansion valve, compressor dryer and o-rings. BS to me. |
| 52000 mi US $10 |
Replaced headlight bulb. |
| 110000 mi US $1300 |
replace failing compressor and new dryer etc |
| 143000 mi US $700 |
key fob remote quit - was reset |
| 158000 mi | short in signal switch |
| 54000 mi | Right front DRL and turn signal and left rear turn signal did not work. Fuse F16 failed. Replaced fuse box. |
| 60000 mi US $50 |
Complete Instrument gage cluster replacement, initially due to a trip odometer failure. Covered under warranty. |
| 73000 mi US $76 |
Key Fob Remote stopped working after battery fail. Unable to reprogram using the online instructions/procedures. |
| 94000 mi | Factory installed Audio system started to malfunction. Created a drain on battery. Battery would die overnight requiring jump starts. Audio system no longer functions. |
| 80000 mi | Key fob remote control functions do not work any more, replacement cost is $160, reprogramming cost $80 without knowing the outcome, decided not to repair but have to use key to open any door and trunk now.tried new battery but did not work. |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 4000 mi | heater fan motor worked only on highest speed; replacement ordered and installed 2 weeks later. successful repair. |
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