2011 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2011

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (3%)

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Engine not specified

13000 mi Wind noise at top of drivers door 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

61980 mi Drivers seat side bolsters are cracked extensively. Unacceptable for a 3 year old, well kept vehicle. (highline leatherette upholstrey) 
79360 mi

C $500
windshield replaced, there was rusting on the post that certainly put pressure under the windshield and made it cracked. 
16700 mi Went in for fuel line recall and plastic inner fender came unsecured. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

3720 mi Staining on headliner rattle from center console headliner falling down - new headliner and c pillar trim on order steering wheel leather not smooth - poorly manufactured - parts on order 
5820 mi Replaced steering wheel ordered last visit. Replaced headliner and c pillar trim. Headliner not properly installed - finger prints all over headliner and a, b and c pillar. Cleaned headliner and reshaped foam between headliner and roof to fit headliner to roof properly. Passenger chrome window trim not seated properly. Dealer attempted to repair. Was unable to properly position the molding and indicated all cars are like that. No repair performed.  
4960 mi Replaced headliner, c-pillar trim, steering wheel and drivers window molding. Headliner not installed properly. 
17980 mi Rear bumper coming loose at passenger corner. Bumper removed and reattached to clips properly. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

23700 mi Sunroof not opening via headliner dial control. Sunroof also randomly opens/closes by itself while car is operating, cannot be duplicated on command. 
32000 mi Sunroof never fixed. 
5600 mi Wind noise recall 
2300 mi excess wind noise at drivers side door 
2300 mi Steering column sticker and instrument panel squeak. Replaced/removed part number sticker, installed vibration foam kit into dash. 
Lost right hub cap after 3 days (not inspected before delivery?), replaced by dealership. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

45500 mi Sunroof wind deflector spring popped off of track and left-hand side no longer is held up by spring; sprint cannot be reattached. Entire assembly must be replaced 
62000 mi

US $55
Overhead sunglasses tray broke. Would no longer close. Had to replace entire overhead console. Repair was easy to moderate and required torx, screwdriver and plastic prying device. 
36000 mi Headliner was collapsing at edges. 
31200 mi recall on the car to have window frame replaced. rattle and wind noise finally got bad enough to take it in. the part is held together by doublestick tape and two small rivets which tend to fail. 
40000 mi Also had to replace another door gasket since replacement was not working properly. 
18080 mi

C $100
Headliner replaced due to loose retainers 
32860 mi Leather seat bolster cracked 
34100 mi

C $100
Drivers seat cover replaced 
45260 mi Seat cushion cover cracked 
51700 mi Paint damaged in transit from factory. Not noticed until first nice day during winter. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

1240 mi The paint is peeling off on the right side of the front bumper. VW refused to cover it. 
Replace windshield. Crack suddenly appeared on a very cold morning. It seems to be the contrast between outside cold temperature and windshield defrosting function of the car. 
15500 mi The peeling paint was never fixed. We had a lot of trouble with the VW lease department when returning the car. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Body Problems

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