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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Car died while being driven. Dash lights indicated alternator and MIL check engine. Towed to Dealer. Scanned for trouble codes, ran GFFFAULT P0192 FUEL RAIL PRESSURE INTERMITTENT. Tested. Cleared Codes. Vehicle currently operating to specs
41000 mi
US $1200
leak in water pump. water pump replaced
50000 mi
US $300
buildup in fuel injection. injectors replaced under extended warranty but cleaning required.
60000 mi
not sure if it was fuel system or transmission. it was jumping when accelerating but not always in the same gear or RPM
54800 mi
Oil leaking. Needed a part tightened
16000 mi
US $185
Engine was stalling when stopped. This was also a manufacturing recall.
10000 mi
The engine died in the middle of driving. Wire harness defect caused the wire touching the engine. The wire harness was replaced.
48500 mi
US $300
2 of the 4 ignition coils suddenly failed causing both an EPC & Check Engine fault light. VW claimed that this was NOT part of the powertrain warranty. Called VW customer service & they agreed to pay 50%. Head gasket seal & vacuum pump seal were leaking. Repaired under warranty. Numerous gaskets suddenly failed.
49500 mi
Water pump was leaking. Water pump + gaskets replaced.
39000 mi
Engine light continues since 28,000 miles. Sometimes accelerator issues (stuttering or not working at all), EPC light, clicking noise. This is 5th time in shop in 4 months. Fuel pump replaced, but now carbon build up on pistol. Lemon.
Fuel Pump module had faults when tested for cold start issues
80000 mi
US $65
Replaced leaking diverter valve.
49500 mi
US $158
Check engine light and car running very rough. Attached code scanner - error codes misfire in cylinders 1 & 3.
Replaced coils and spark plugs. Spark plugs were covered with carbon. Replaced them earlier than recommended as a result. Cleared codes and engine runs well.
89000 mi
US $150
Rough Idle with Random misfire codes. Scanned replaced Spark plugs and coils. Codes cleared for 2 weeks or 500 miles then returned.
Replaced PCV valve / breather.
12500 mi
Fuel pump went bad at 12K miles. Engine cut out immediately
21300 mi
Check engine light activated. Car drove fine as it always has. Dealer reported that turbo waste gate was seized and replaced entire turbo asm.(that is how they service the waste gate). Left car overnight.
36000 mi
The engine's support rubber was dry. It was making squeaking noises. A little grease on the rubber fixed everything.
39500 mi
US $600
Crankshaft sensor damage. Car jerking while being driven. Refrigerant pump damaged
23000 mi
A couple instances last winter where the vehicle started, then stalled shortly after while pulling out of the driveway. A search online suggested that the fuel pump could be at fault. Didn't reoccur, so did nothing until fuel pump recall notice received.
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