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Expensive Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (0%)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repair cost distribution

$2500+ (24%)

$1000 - $2499 (76%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

75000 mi

US $1264

Solenoid on A/C compressor failed. Control valve needed to be replaced and system recharged. The drain tube from panoramic sunroof was never properly connected to the drain over the rear wheel well. As a result, the water would leak behind the interior panel in the back of the car filling the spare tire well with water

55000 mi US $1000	Did the 40 and 60 k mile service and the Sat Nav system failed. Also a recall VW official and to install window vents accessory. Dealer worked with VW Corp and they covered the replacement cost for a new Sat Nav System
66000 mi US $300	Windshield washer fluid container leaked due to a split in the plastic seam line. Most likely a MFG defect as no access to the tank is possible by user. Had to wait a week for the part and install took a few hours. Tank would hold about 1/3.

35960 mi C $300	Push button start would no longer work reliably.
49600 mi C $3000	Sunroof was leaking, dealer was unable to rectify after numerous attempts at cleaning drainage tubes. Decided, without being 100% certain, sunroof frame was cracked about would need to be replaced. Sunroof leaker again after repair but another round of drain cleaning fixed the issue, which I think was the problem all along.

44000 mi US $140	Check engine light on for code P047F, exhaust flap. Dealer technician confirms exhaust flap is binding. VW refuses coverage under warranty extension VWP-13-05. No repair done. Dealer charges me $140 for the diagnostics.
45000 mi US $135	Check engine light on for code P047F, exhaust flap. VW refuses coverage under warranty extension VWP-13-05, but offers to cover 85% of repair cost.
64000 mi US $150	Exhaust temperature sensor #1 failed. Dealer quote $800. Part + tool ~$150. Replaced it myself.
118000 mi US $1200	Caliper leaking; replaced

75000 mi US $1700	Replaced rotors, pads and rear calipers after parking brake seized
77000 mi US $500	Tailgate latch replaced; turn signal LED bulb in drivers side mirror replaced.

32000 mi US $2000	Intercooler icing issue. Intercooler Iced. Installed cold weather kit.
59000 mi US $950	Instrument Cluster failed. Odometer flashed "error". Car failed to start. "Key not recognized" failure. Dealership diagnosed as failed instrument cluster. At 15 months old, and 59,000 miles.

53275 mi US $175	Battery died. Replaced with new battery.
60000 mi US $1000	Replaced compressor. Fuel injector pump died; emissions mod warranty covered repair of entire fuel system.
97000 mi US $4300	Clutch replacement after failure.

100800 mi C $1300	CV boot replaced. Both Front Wheel Bearings replaced.
115200 mi C $350	Radio, Bluetooth connection.

67000 mi US $400	A valve on the Ac system went , the dealer wanted to replace the whole compressor but much cheaper to replace the valve, the Ac was somewhat cold before this and is much better now
130000 mi US $1000	high preasuure fuel pump went, very expensive repair, 2 one to go, need to repair it to return car to VW for emission buyback.

19000 mi US $800	Car would not start. "Key not recognized" failure. Dealer diagnosed as instrument cluster failure; replaced the whole panel under warranty.
55000 mi US $7000	High pressure fuel pump failed. Had to be replaced. Supposedly would have cost something like 7-10k if not under warranty. Nerve-wracking since this happened with only 5k to go.
67000 mi US $500	Entertainment unit stopped working. Wouldn't power on. Wound up replacing with a different head unit instead of factory unit.

74000 mi US $700	Odometer stopped working and the "cluster" needed to be replaced.
109500 mi US $1700	replaced a/c compressor and associated parts; recharged freon.

196000 mi US $1200	radiator leak, remove and replace
198000 mi US $113	Replaced battery

109000 mi US $450	Two knock sensors were replaced. One had failed. The other was close to failure.
121000 mi US $500	Two broken rear springs
137000 mi US $700	Rebuilt alternator installed Battery dead.
190000 mi US $800	bad springs replaced
213000 mi US $5500	Blown alternator and battery replaced.

47520 mi C $216	Tailgate failed to close after shopping trip. Dealer was on way home. Diagnosed as internal failure of latch mechanism. Replaced with new latch.
76880 mi C $6000	First gear and input shaft failed. Entire transmission replaced. Dealer originally misdiagnosed as flywheel failure and replaced that initially as well.

81000 mi US $1000	Sensor / control for air intake went bad. Needed to replace entire intake manifold to fix.
84000 mi US $918	Throttle body replaced.
91000 mi US $300	Recall for snowflap on air intake, and update for VW emissions settlement.

96500 mi US $2410	Intercooler hose leak at metal fitting. Hose replaced.
161700 mi US $735	Replaced intake manifold because of sticking EGR shaft causing check engine light
183800 mi US $250	Replaced ignition key cylinder
188000 mi US $150	Original battery weak with one dead cell
228300 mi US $250	Short in overhead interior lighting system
249900 mi US $842	Replace turbo boost control module

109500 mi US $450	Replaced passenger side CV joint and boot.
112700 mi US $2200	DPF cracked w/ clogged EGR (P0401 code).

134000 mi US $900	Replaced intake manifold due to stuck runner arm. TDI Diesel engine needs intake manifold replaced eventually anyway due to build-up. About $450 for the part and $450 for the labor.
164000 mi US $2300	Lost turbo power while driving; 2 days of diagnostics revealed bad wire going to injector and a bad part in the turbo system; replaced both

91980 mi C $100	turbo actuator position sensor G581 replaced
122440 mi C $650	Flap from the revised intercooler leaked air i.e. vacuum not held.
124000 mi C $500	Exhaust pressure flap
143840 mi C $180	a/c not working. Dealer quoted 1200CAD for new compressor. Changed the RCV myself (60CAD) and had the system charged by a independent shop (180CAD)
161980 mi C $770	a/c compressor replaced
163680 mi C $600	The new a/c compressor failed after 45 min of operation. Another a/c compressor was installed and this time a new condenser too.
166180 mi C $1500	Exhaust valve (EGR Valve N18) needed to be replaced (for the second time)

68000 mi US $400	internal compressor failure, svc. advisor first said it would cost $1100.00. He made calls, and said VW would pay half.
133000 mi US $5242	Hpfp fragmented and sent metal flakes throughout fuel system. This was a known faulty hpfp, but their extended warranty ended at 120k. I was never notified of suspect fu

57040 mi C $1200	Spring, stabilizer bar, bearings Replace battery
63798 mi C $150	Low refrigerant

38000 mi US $100	Door lock
42500 mi US $2225	Leak through sunroof.

101800 mi US $125	Replaced hatch gasket, failed to fix water leaking into spare tire well. Rear driver side spring was snapped in two. Spring replaced. Drains for sunroof were clogged, water leaked into spare tire well
106000 mi US $4000	Burnt valves head replaced on a car that was always serviced according to the book at the dealer
115300 mi US $115	The sensor measuring pad wear (front left rotor) was sending a false signal indicating wear. Replaced the cable and the signal went away
144000 mi US $300	Rust on leading edge of hood, hood was replaced under warranty right rear wheel bearing replaced Front wheel bearings replaced
145000 mi US $500	PCV clogged, blew out rear main seal, requiring that the tranny be dropped to repair AC Fan broke off
155000 mi US $285	Rear pads and rotors

51000 mi US $275	Replace glow plug.
120000 mi US $1400	2 Defective pressure sensors replaced.

30000 mi US $100	Bolt fell out of rear shock absorber and sway bar end link.
45000 mi US $1000	Springs required replacement. Car was bottoming out on uneven pavement.
47000 mi US $169	Replaced the battery.

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Expensive Problems

65720 mi C $1411	Replaced cracked Front springs + strut mounts and stabilizor links (all on both sides) and allignment
79360 mi C $971	Cracked belly engine cover replaced with side covers both sides. $400. Suspension work: stablilizer links on both sides and control arm bushings + ball joint on driver side. $571.
83080 mi C $515	Replacing cracked rear springs (one was cracked) since I purchased the car in Nov 2014. Replaced both.
90400 mi C $577	Driver side mirror main hinge replaced, was completely broken in several places. Housing and mirror had no damage. Was advised that this may be due to water/rust/dirt accumulation.
101680 mi C $120	Got an error code P00D5. After the assessment the dealer determined that the engine two fans were feeding an intermittent signal, and recommended that in future they are replaced. Parts cost estimate $500 and labour cost $300.
111451 mi C $253	Engine light on P026A + P0299 + P0401- no power issue - Turbo boost pipe intercooler was disconnected
121548 mi C $1700	Engine light P2015 - Intake Manifold replaced ($0 - warranty)
124000 mi C $250	Muffler by-pass, after rear muffler fell off on Christmas EVE

84000 mi US $330	Front sunroof drains leaking. Both drain tubes replaced with OEM tubes.
92000 mi US $800	Coolant brown and cloudy, coolant analysis showed extreme acidity. High coolant temps noted. Radiator, thermostat, coolant replaced.
99700 mi US $1200	Steering rack replaced: Clicking noted when rolling forward/back, while turning the steering wheel.

100440 mi C $1500	Engine light had been on intermittently and then stayed on for 2 weeks the air intake sensor on the manifold was determined to be faulty and was replaced. Hoses located under the manifold were found to be swollen from an oil leak and three hoses required replacement. Hoses are not visible unless manifold is removed
100440 mi C $1500	Unable to unlock the fuel cover

40000 mi US $1100	Moonroof leak fixed.
45000 mi US $2200	ABS module faulty. Almost lost braking once. Module replaced under extended warranty.

45300 mi US $1800	We discovered that all four drains from the sunroof were detached and defective. The discovery was after warranty ran out, but it had been happening much longer. 5 inches standing water in spare tire well.
52300 mi US $600	Antenna broke and could not be easily replaced, because the base had corroded to the roof when the sunroof leaked last year.
83000 mi US $4500	Transmission was shifting very hard in low gear and had to be completely rebuilt. It should not have taken 90 days, but the mechanic kept trying to fix little things before going all in on a rebuilt trans.