2014 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2014

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 83 repairs.
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2014 Volkswagen Jetta engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

42000 mi slow start, didn't have a slow start while there. 
100000 mi

US $300
Apparently one cooling fan broke, was spinning really fast and loud. Friend told me it made my car sound like a Lamborghini. Its a great car! 
111000 mi Radiator has a leak, its ordered. Update it stopped leaking! 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

6900 mi Oil was leaking from filter housing. Dealer changed and filter o ring. 
27300 mi Cooling fan failure. Only one of the two engine cooling fans was working. 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

35000 mi Leaking oil cooler..replaced o- rings 
43000 mi Noticed coolant level had slowly gone down since car had 10,000 miles on it. Told VW but they said it wasn't leaking and topped off. I brought back at least 2 other times, the final time they pressure tested the cooling system and found the water pump was leaking. Repaired under warranty. 
48000 mi

US $375
The right engine cooling fan failed and was making a loud buzzing noise. Fan replaced by VW dealer at our cost. 
54000 mi

US $560
Lost heat on passenger side, diagnosed as clogged heater core. Heater core was replaced and cooling system flushed by VW dealer. Cost was nearly $1000, VW agreed to assist via goodwill. They covered roughly $400 toward the repair. 
14880 mi throttle position sensor - throttle sometimes goes dead, sometimes overly sensitive - dangerous. Dealer claims this is normal but upgraded software. 
1700 mi Main engine to transmission oil seal leaking 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

24000 mi Check engine light came on and stayed on for a few weeks. Dealer cleared and reflashed ECM due to known TSB. 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

82000 mi Check engine light, ended up needing a diesel particulate filter as well as egr filter replaced. 100% covered by warranty. No out of pocket cost 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

64480 mi turbo wastegate sticking - fixed under VW warranty 
78740 mi

C $200
under slightly hard acceleration the vehicle would hesitate, techs were not able to replicate but it still happens. I just don't accelerate fast. 
US $100 Required Software Update / Recall 
67000 mi The exhaust gas recirculation cooler needs to be replaced. Was quoted approximately $1400 by the dealer but I will just await diesel buyback by VW. 
28000 mi EGR icing. VW factory mod installed to prevent EGR icing 
6280 mi trip computer speed & speedometer don't match 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

86000 mi

US $700
Coil pack for cylinders 1-4 failed. Also replaced worn tires (original to vehicle). 

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems

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