2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2014

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (26%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 46 repairs.
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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

111000 mi
Intake flap 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
Oct 2013 - Apr 2017
Aug 2014

12800 mi
weatherstripping rear passenger door was installed with loop at bottom corner; dealer instructed me (at my request) how to repair: I bought weatherstripping cement, trimmed part to fit, and cemented. Job successful. 
Jan 2016

6800 mi
Engine problem light illuminated. Code indicates CO sensor. Mechanic said probably not a problem. Car is sitting til I return in a month. Meanwhile waiting to see what VW does to resolve diesel problems. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
Feb 2015

5000 mi
Blower Motor Resistor failed 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2015 - Sep 2017
Feb 2015

14000 mi
Intermittent rattle in the headliner on the driver's side. Dealer reported the side curtain airbag harness was improperly secured. It was repaired at no charge. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Apr 2014 - Dec 2017
Mar 2017

103000 mi

US $150
replaced compressor control valve...system had to be evacuated, part installed ,then freon put back in. 
Jun 2017

120000 mi

US $197
battery exploded 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

120280 mi

C $350
CV Boot replacement Hub bearing replaced 
May 2022

133300 mi

C $100
intake manifold runner sensor repaired with aftermarket bracket 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2017
Aug 2014

11000 mi
Slight water leak at upper rear window on passenger rear door. The dealer reset the door seal and it's fine. 
Oct 2014

13800 mi
A seal between the fender and body located at the front of the door jamb came off. A mechanic standing on the service aisle heard my story and went to get some glue. Fixed and on my way in about 10 minutes. Wasn't even written up. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2014 - Jun 2017
Feb 2015

10100 mi

C $250
Fog light shattered by rock. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2017
Mar 2014

10000 mi
Door sensors erroneously reported driver's side door open.Car couldn't be locked, chimes and int.light remained on while driving. Dealership performed diagnostic, ordered parts but never called back to install. Problem resolved itself. 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Nov 2014 - May 2016
May 2016

30000 mi
Replaced ECU 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2015 - Feb 2017
Jan 2016 Seat belt latch sensor faulty, made SRS light come on. Replaced under warranty. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2017
Dec 2016

20000 mi
In tank fuel pump broke apart requiring replacement of total fuel delivery system- pumps, pipes, injectors etc. 
Jan 2017 fuel pump broke apart with metal pieces contaminating fuel system 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
May 2015 - Nov 2016
Jun 2015

29000 mi
Reported wheel bearing noise diagnosed as cupped tires. (Actually feathering is correct description) 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
Aug 2015

20000 mi
Lumbar support knob for front passenger seat broke and was replaced under warranty. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015

15000 mi
Faulty intake sensor- got a loaner because of xmas holiday. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2017
Jan 2016

29000 mi
Intercooler Icing issue, engine ingested water, causing stumbling and hard starting. 
Apr 2016

24000 mi
HPFP failed, VW tried not to cover, needed to get insurance and threaten with lawyer to get them to cover under warranty. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014

6000 mi
1 of 2 engine Cooling fans not working. Fan replaced. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States
May 2014 - Dec 2016
Jun 2015

9000 mi
Stability control error light reset. No issues with system found. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States
Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
Jul 2021

49000 mi
The diesel particulate filter (DPF) failed. This is especially noteworthy because VW replaced the DPF 14 months prior as a result of the dieselgate recall. This part failed 14 months later in July 2021. It was covered under VWs extended emission warranty. speed sensor failed on one wheel 
Oct 2021

50000 mi

US $220
Speed sensor in one of the wheels failed. This disabled ABS and TSP / ESP systems. A lot of warning lights 
Dec 2021

51000 mi

US $100
Water leaking causing the headliner to stain. Entire panoramic roof assembly and the headliner was replaced. This repair was a dealer debacle that took two months. I involved VW of America because the dealer experience was less than satisfactory. I was given a loaner for the duration of the repair. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2014 - Apr 2015
Sep 2014

3000 mi
The panoramic sunroof kept falsely activating the pinch-protection and wouldn't shut unless the wind deflector was held down. Dealer replaced wind deflector and rectified issue. 
Mar 2015

17000 mi
Sunroof refused to close, and then broke. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2017
Jun 2014

11000 mi
leaking intercooler o-ring 
Mar 2015

33000 mi
sunroof rattling over bumps and not closing from the tilt position. 1st trip tracks were lubed and frame adjusted. Problems returned. 
Apr 2015

33000 mi
2nd visit for sunroof not closing and rattling, lubed and adjusted again. dealer kept overnight they tested and noise returned. dealer replaced roof assy. noise returned in 3 days 3rd visit for sunroof not closing and rattling. dealer again lubed and adjusted roof tracks. kept overnight had VW corporate tech inspect, vehicle returned to me. 3 days later problem has returned. roof currently stuck open 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Jul 2014 - Oct 2015
Apr 2015

12800 mi
Rear fender on the driver's side was starting to come unfastened. The screw/bolt was defective. Probably due to faulty installation at the factory or a defective piece that held the bolt. The dealer replaced the fender. 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

38000 mi

US $138
Evap problem fixed on second attempt a week later. Evaporative system leak causing check engine codes 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2023
Apr 2015

9000 mi
Whine in transmission between 56 and 58mph. Dealer replaced transmission under warranty 
Aug 2015

11500 mi
A/C seemed weak, took an hour to cool car in 80 degree weather. Dealer said system was undercharged. No leaks. System recharged under warranty. 
Jul 2016

19700 mi
Rattle in rear of car when going over sharp bumps. Dealer traced noise to missing clip on left rear brake caliper. New clip installed under warranty. Rattle is gone. 
May 2022

63000 mi

US $460
E-brake cable corroded and seized. Replace both e-brake cables. 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Dakota, United States
Apr 2015 - May 2017
Feb 2017

18000 mi
Reported a buzzing noise coming from blower motor on cold days. Dealer replaced blower motor and recirculator under warranty. Problem has not arisen two weeks after repair. 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2014 - Jul 2022
May 2022

48360 mi

C $800
Oxygen sensor failed 
Jul 2022

48360 mi

C $800
Cam sensor replaced 
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Vermont, United States
Mar 2014 - May 2017
May 2015

8000 mi
Wind noise driver's door. Dealer replaced door seal. Noise decreased but not eliminated. 

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