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2013 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (9%)
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 116 repairs.
2013 Volkswagen Jetta electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 38000 mi | A/C issue when car runs or is driven for long periods of time |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 10000 mi | Blown speaker. Noted 2x now and they still have not replaced. Would not recommend Lafayette, LA vw. |
| 27000 mi | Speaker was never repaired |
| 1628 mi | Passenger door speaker rattled when playing music. Speaker in door was cracked. Dealership replaced the speaker and fixed the issue. |
| 3155 mi | Passenger door window would not roll down completely. Dealer adjusted window and corrected the issue. Passenger door window would not roll down completely. Dealer adjusted window and corrected the issue. |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.4L I4 Hybrid 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 126000 mi US $850 |
Compressor failed. Could not find a new one. Dealer eventually found a used one. |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 18600 mi | A/c push button sticking replaced button panel under warranty |
| 92000 mi US $470 |
A/C and Heater sensor failed and needed replacement. |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 14000 mi | Replaced blown speaker in door. It had buzzed since new, but my wife, who drives the car, never noticed. |
| 38000 mi US $30 |
Bluetooth connectivity issues. |
| 66340 mi C $1700 |
Seatbelt wouldn't recognize that it was latched. Dealer says airbag would not deploy in an accident. |
| 117800 mi C $500 |
Leak discovered in A/C system. Owner performed all work. Replaced condenser, high pressure and low pressure lines, evaporator on interior side of firewall. |
| 22900 mi | Stereo amplifier replaced under warranty due to periodic failure. |
| 82000 mi US $100 |
Repair of trunk wiring harness due to cable strain causing failure of harness resulting in trunk running lights not working properly. No indication on dash learning lights of failure. |
| 6500 mi | The heater started to emit a terrible musty smell whenever it was wet outside. The dealer claimed they could find nothing wrong. The problem still exists and makes the car almost unusable when it's raining outside. |
| 5000 mi | Faulty headlight switch. The switch had a short and was slipping into the "fog lights on" position without pulling the knob out. |
| 8000 mi | The AC would quit working due to freezing up |
| 11000 mi | Horn quit, dealer put on new horn. Only took a day because they didn't have one. They put me in one of their cars which they always do for any service you can't wait on. Benefits of buying from the dealer who services. |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51000 mi US $100 |
Power locks were auto-locking every time the car reached 15 mph (not just the first time). Diagnosed as faulty switch in RR door lock assembly. Rather than spending $300+ to repair, we had the auto-locking feature disabled. |
| 21000 mi | Passenger seat sensor chiming for seat belt even though no one was in the passenger seat. |
| 58000 mi US $50 |
Bluetooth module issues Windshield washer sprayer |
| 2300 mi | Drivers side rear window will not raise with auto close with driver's master switch. Master switch is bad, not in stock. |
| 35200 mi US $150 |
Recharged AC |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 19840 mi | Radio does not correctly display iPod songs through MDI. Turns out iTunes Match creates the problem. |
| 60884 mi C $100 |
Alarm horn stopped working. VW original part: $175. Had it changed with another at $50. 20 minutes to change. Cheap aftermarket part will have to be changed in a few weeks from the sound of it. |
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