2005 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2005

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (59%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

240000 mi

US $130
Replaced battery 
181400 mi

C $131
Battery light blinked so I had the alternator rebuild before I ended up with a break down. 
260400 mi

C $159
Heater motor and resistor! 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

70285 mi

US $153
Reinstall driver's window in track. Required pull of window to access mechanism. Window scratched during repair. 
149000 mi

US $400
Alternator, serpentine belt and oil pan replaced 
74400 mi

C $100
All the interior lighting stopped working. Wire from Body Computer cracked in the main harness. 
99200 mi

C $400
Difficult start in cold weather Replaced starter 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

22940 mi One headlight burned out, then two weeks later, before I'd had a chance to take it in, the other one did too, necessitating a high-priority visit. The manual says I shouldn't try to change an H7 bulb myself, but on the plus side, it's covered by warranty 
29760 mi Turn signal "clicker" once again giving intermittent false positive "clicks" with no control input; neither turn signals or indicator lights were activated 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

53000 mi

US $10
low beam bulb replacement 
250000 mi Wiper motor and  

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

76260 mi Airbag warning light. Airbag was malfunctioning. Replacement airbag was installed. 
83680 mi wire for brake lights became disconnected, had to be reattached. 
176000 mi

US $152
driver door wiring harness replaced 
190000 mi

US $250
replace starter, battery 
196000 mi

US $15
replace passenger side headlight 
208000 mi

US $220
starter failed. previously installed starter may have been of poor quality or the wrong part number 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

36260 mi

C $26
Replaced both head light bulbs as low beam burned out on both. Very easy job to do and saved $90 had I taken it to the dealer. 
117180 mi

C $706
battery was old and cold cranking amps was less than half...car had problem starting in moderately cold weather 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

80300 mi

US $200
You've heard of Fahrvergnuegen. This problem was heimtueckish. It dropped VW several notches in my book. AC stopped working. After much troubleshooting, identified prob as faulty fuse box atop battery. Wiring corroded, fuse holder bad. 
82200 mi

US $100
Trunk opening actuator failed. Replaced with aftermarket fix (buy part off ebay, install self). 
83000 mi

US $150
Based on vehicle history, this is like the 4th battery in this car's 8-year life. I believe it was due to the poorly engineered wiring (see April trip), and should be OK after replacing alternator cable. 

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical Problems

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