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Volkswagen Jetta Most Common Problems (All Years)

74
wheel bearing / hub
33
glow plug
32
brake caliper
29
A/C compressor
29
CV joint / axle / half shaft
29
strut (suspension)
28
thermostat
27
coil spring
27
fuel pump
26
alternator
26
water pump
25
bulb: headlight
25
ignition coil pack
25
tie-rod / tie-rod end
22
CV boot
21
oxygen sensor
20
end link or bushing for stabilizer bar
20
engine cooling fan
20
strut bearing, mount, or brace
19
exhaust flex pipe / mid pipe / tail pipe
 
8   16   24   32   40   48   56   64   72   80  
Chart is based on 1934 vehicles in TrueDelta's reliability survey.
These are the problems owners most commonly reported on TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. For many models not all entries have been coded yet, so focus on the relative numbers rather than the absolute numbers. Usually when people say "they all have this problem," the problem in question actually affects between 10 percent and 20 percent of all cars. We aren't counting wear items like brake pads and rotors that truly do require periodic replacement on all cars.