2015 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2015

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2015 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 34 repairs.
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2015 Volkswagen Jetta engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

4100 mi Engine control module, vehicle wound not start intermittently. Dealer attempted repair but was not successful, as the problem resurfaced 2-3 weeks later. 
5000 mi Engine control module had to be replaced, bad part and software update was available. 

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2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

52000 mi

US $250
Fuel system, gas vapor sensor 
32900 mi oil leak 
123910 mi

US $500
Tuneup 

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2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

13220 mi Check engine light on. No driveability issues. O2 sensor failed. Replaced under warranty. 

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2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

105000 mi

US $1000
Replace defective radiator fans Replace defective radiator fans. This solved problem with air conditioning 
33000 mi Oil filter gasket broke and oil was leaking everywhere. The cause was bad parts - according to the dealer VW has had some trouble with this in recent months, and I had taken the car to the same dealer for an oil change about 3 weeks earlier. 
90000 mi water pump was leaking, replaced water pump and timing belt car was getting "stuck on" because the key wouldn't come out. It had been getting stiff for a while but now reached the point of failure. Key cylinder and ignition switch were replaced 
39000 mi Needed a new DEF tank/pump and sensor. Covered under TDI Extended Warranty.  
29000 mi CEL, car would not rev past 2k rpm. Dealer suspected low oil and performed oil change and reflashed ECU. Got car back and within 2 miles the CEL came back on. Dealer did more searching and discovered a TSB for timing system failure and replaced several components. 

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2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

53320 mi

C $1000
Intermittent problem. Crank without starting. Determined that it was most likely the fuel pump, although I had the spark plugs redone at the same time. 

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2015 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems

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