

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%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (69%)
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. |
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 |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
13220 mi | Check engine light on. No driveability issues. O2 sensor failed. Replaced under warranty. |
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. |
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. |