2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2011

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (6%)

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

70000 mi

US $900
broken spring, drivers side 
35000 mi replaced failed passenger side wheel bearing under warranty 
72000 mi

US $590
Drivers side front wheel bearing was replaced. 
100800 mi

C $1300
Both Front Wheel Bearings replaced. 
56000 mi Diagnosed front sway bars are worn. Front lower control arms worn. Replacement recommended. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

121000 mi

US $500
Two broken rear springs 
190000 mi

US $800
bad springs replaced 
119660 mi

C $475
replace broken left front coil spring 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

24800 mi Left front coil spring broke. No symptoms, found by dealer during routine check. Also required upper strut mount and stabilizer bar link. All replaced under warranty. 
25420 mi Dealer replaced left front gs shock absorber under warranty which was clunking after last repair to suspension. 
30860 mi All four coil springs have now broken and been replaced under warranty. Both upper strut mounts, both stabilizer links and one strut have been replaced. Other than one very loud bang under the car the broken springs were symptom free. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Suspension Problems

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