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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (63%)

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

39680 mi Freezing, locked rear wheels. They replace the hand brake lever. Calipers are ok. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

63240 mi

C $700
Replace rotors in the front end 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

48000 mi The rear breaks were stuck after parked for two weeks. Car needed to be towed to the dealership. Not charged, dealership said the problem may have been caused by an earlier recall. 
1900 mi sound from rear drum brakes when coming to a stop. dealer replaced both rear drums, faulty manufacturing. also fixed door rattle. 
114000 mi

US $50
Bad wheel speed sensor 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

51200 mi

US $150
brakes started to get spongy. Checked pad and found the pads were find on one side and not the other. replaced brake caliper on driver side. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

11000 mi Brake light and ABS light on dash illuminated with no apparent mechanical problem with braking system. 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

73000 mi

US $500
leaky drum 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Brake Problems

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