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Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 3915 repairs.
Volkswagen Jetta other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 201 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 15000 mi | Front drivers side seat positioner jammed. Fixed by dealer under warranty with no out of pocket cost to owner. |
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 37000 mi US $400 |
Road hazard warranty replaced tire and wheel under warranty after damage from pothole. |
| 6000 mi | Active aero grille was stuck in open position. Debris had lodged itself in the grille. Dealership cleared debris and reset CEL. |
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33000 mi US $1200 |
Factory tires experienced vibration even after multiple tire balances and road force balance, although the rims and tires did not show any defects. I replaced the factory 16" rims with aftermarket 17" rims, and the 205 wide factory tires with 225 wide ones. Stability of the car increased a lot but gas mileage was affected. |
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $543 |
Replaced 4 tires. |
| 1300 mi | Tire issue causing vibration in floor boards, wheel and driver seat. New wheel is being installed on the car; after several rotations, balancing, road force balancing, etc. Hope this issue is gone within the week. |
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 820 mi | Driver's side electric window made terrible squeaking sound when window was lowered. |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 100000 mi | On occasion drivers door will not latch when its really cold out. Ussually will close after driving for 5 to ten minutes. |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 26100 mi | Took car in because of excessive noise from tires. Dealership reported tires severely cupped but will not help at all with issue. They tell me car is fine but just out of alignment. 15 months old and only 25k miles and I need to pay $800 for tires. |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 15300 mi | Recall for misaligned fuel door. Was covered under warranty. |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 20000 mi | Gas cap door release mechanism would sometimes stick. |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 33000 mi | Driver door would not latch when closed. Car was towed to dealership and a bent mechanism was found. Repaired under warranty. |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 24000 mi | Passenger side front seatbelt not retracting. |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 2439 mi | Passenger door required 2-3 times of hard closing to shut. Dealer adjusted door and striker. Did not fix issue. |
| 3155 mi | Passenger door was misaligned by dealer. Different dealer came in to re-align door. Large 2 ft stress crack on windshield. There was no sign of impact, and issue was concluded to be due to excessive body flex of the vehicle. Large 2 ft stress crack on windshield. There was no sign of impact, and issue was concluded to be due to excessive body flex of the vehicle. |
| 49600 mi | Door lock keep freezing so door wouldn't close... |
| 44640 mi | Now 3 out of 4 door lock keep frezing in cold wheater... now warranty is out and asking volks for goodwill, cant believe door lock freeze on a 2013 car... my winter car (2005) is better than that! |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2900 mi | Gas cap door didn't open and close normally. Door catch was replaced and problem solved. |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 18220 mi | Windshield cracked and changed under warranty. |
| 41230 mi | Driver side door latch stopped working from outside the vehicle - could only open door from inside the car. Replaced entire mechanism under extended warranty |
| 36000 mi | Door lock mechanism in driver side front door made grinding sound, despite lock still functioning. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 118000 mi US $600 |
Windshield fluid stopped working. Made sure it wasn’t clogged. Eventually stopped hearing the motor to the switch assembly and the wipers wouldn’t go when pulling the switch to activate the fluid. Required new multi switch assembly within the steering column. The multi switch assembly is one big piece that services both sides of the steering column: wipers, fluid, blinker, high breaks etc.. |
| 11000 mi | Missing hood prop on delivery. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 11000 mi | Horn stopped working intermittently, service center indicated numerous fault codes. Replaced horn and is working again. |
| 66000 mi US $50 |
Trunk release stopped working |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 44000 mi US $100 |
Front door latches were disabled when temperatures dropped below freezing. Dealer said the problem was water in the doors freezing the latches. Replaced both front door latch mechanisms with "cold weather" latches. |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 5820 mi | Replaced drivers door seal - window would not close at highway speed. Seal deformed and binding window. |
| 58000 mi US $100 |
Trunk spring replaced. Trunk would not stay up. |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi | Trunk lift hydraulic arm was replaced because the trunk didn't open automatically when opening the trunk from remote. |
| 10214 mi | faulty fuel cap |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 32000 mi | rear trunk release was replaced due to water damage and ice |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 24300 mi | Broken knob for the lumbar control on the driver's side. Apparently not uncommon. |
| 107000 mi US $600 |
Finally got the last 2 door lock mechanisms replaced. All four required replacement! |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 9300 mi | Could not open fuel door, a plastic part broke. Repaired under warranty |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 60000 mi | The rear passenger door lock had to be replaced. |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16000 mi | Rear armrest will not pull down Rear center arm rest would not go down |
| 80000 mi | car start splutter, dealer replaced ignition coil with no charge (under warranty). |
| 115000 mi US $130 |
Replaced drivers door latch. |
| 152000 mi US $30 |
rear trunk lid shocks failed (not OEM) |
| 88000 mi US $25 |
The attachment for the struts that hold trunk up broke on the left side. Replaced both sides. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 86000 mi US $200 |
Door lock left rear malfunctioning - Locking mechanism replaced. window malfunctioning, window attachment repaired. |
| 29000 mi US $175 |
Replaced faulty TPM sensor/Tire valve |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 11000 mi | Major hesitation at 30 mph and 40 mph. Dealer upgraded software, problem disappeared for a while, now it's back, but not as bad as before. |
| 93620 mi C $235 |
Wiper transmission seized up. Change Part (125$ + 1 hr labour). |
| 88000 mi US $25 |
Trunk piston broke, had to replace. |
| 95000 mi | Washer fluid bottle leaking. |
| 81000 mi US $600 |
Door Handle - Inside cable stopped retracting |
| 38000 mi | One door was not locking reliably via the power locking mechanism. Lock was replaced -- twice during this period. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 28000 mi | Replaced door latch on front passenger door. Old problem, as I had been in previously and they had to order the part. This trip I also had the 30,000 mile service done (free). |
| 13000 mi | Windshield washer system leaked. Dealer replaced gasket, resolved problem. |
| 4000 mi | drivers door was sagging, assembled that way was fixed for free out of warranty |
| 100 mi | Front passenger door would rattle when closed. Service center disassembled door and found interior part that was not properly secured. Reattached part and fixed problem. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40500 mi US $80 |
Oil/Filter, Changed spark plugs, changed transmission fluid, rotate tires, change engine air filter. |
| 109000 mi US $100 |
Windshield washer container is leaking. |
| 3000 mi | REPAIRED WINDOW SEE PREVIOUS INCIDENT WITH WINDOW |
| 4050 mi | AFTER 3 TRIPS FOR REPAIR, THE WINDOW HAS BEEN TOTALLY REPAIRED. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH INITIAL WORKMANSHIP REAR DRIVER WINDOW VERY NOISY SQUEAKY IN UP CYCLE ONLY REPAIRED WINDOW SEE PREVIOUS INCIDENT WITH WINDOW |
| 6000 mi | A GLASS EXPERT CLEANED WAXY SUBSTANCE FROM MIRROR EVERYTHING FINALLY WORKED OUT OK AFTER 7 MONTHS |
| 107500 mi US $650 |
wiper fluid container repair. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 37700 mi | Back seat latch broken, seat would not fold down. Latch replaced. |
| 112220 mi C $248 |
Wipers were jammed in the middle of the windshield. Wiper links were replaced. |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 150 mi | Car returned again to the dealer due to having to replace a missing battery cover Drivers side door would not open, and had to be adjusted Car was out of alignment from factory and had to be aligned |
| 29140 mi | Replaced door handle mechanism. Rear passenger door could not be opened from inside. |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40300 mi US $220 |
Rear Windshield exploded and fell into rear passenger area on highway for no apparent reason |
| 130100 mi | Windows Retaining Pin went |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 55000 mi | I had a spring break in my lumbar support. they fixed it and it is great now. |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 30000 mi | Drivers door hinge loosens up on its own. hinge replaced. Drivers door hinge bolt constantly back out from hinge. This is now the 5th visit for same repair. Cannot Lemon Law as the miles are too high. Dealer has me in a PT Cruiser loaner. |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 7000 mi | Old persistent window leak still present. Dealer ordered new seal for 2nd time despite no success in past. Window seal changed again. Dealer installed, and discovered leak was due to design flaw which they modified to not leak to my satisfaction. |
| 82700 mi US $5 |
Windshield washer fluid line cracked at junction of hood and engine compartment. |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31000 mi | hood latch was working intermittently. Part replaced under warranty. |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 26000 mi US $20 |
car failed to start for 15 minutes one morning |
2006.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 90000 mi | Radio buttons were bubbling and peeling off. Known problem, dealership cannot repair only replace radio head for $500. I opted to sand down buttons and may repaint them eventually. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29140 mi | Wheel lugs overtorqued, one stripped, by shop. They also forgot to rotate, and wheels seized on hubs through corrosion. Shop rectified for free. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 42000 mi | trunk latch went bad? |
| 45260 mi C $90 |
Rearview mirror delaminated on passenger side door. |
| 43000 mi | Trunk struts replaced. |
| 25652 mi | Trunk unable to open. Trunk latch defective. Replaced trunk latch. |
| 78000 mi | Issue with car sensing open trunk when trunk was closed. Difficulty closing trunk, especially in cold weather. Fixed small spring in trunk latch assembly based on instructions found on VW forum. Repair successful. |
| 13000 mi | The car wouldn't take fuel on three occasions. The trouble hasn't occured since |
| 58280 mi C $100 |
Trunk latch failed and would not stay closed in cold weather. (Known issue with early production models like mine) |
| 20000 mi | Lock sensor in driver's door went bad; needed to be replaced. Had dealership repair passenger front door which required two pulls to open from outside -- problem existed since new; very difficult for technician to troubleshoot. Parts took 3 days. |
| 24000 mi | Second dealership more effectively repaired washer fluid hose and heated washer jet wires. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 300 mi | Warranty replacement of defective trunk latch. |
| 40000 mi | Broken rib in resonator caused grinding sound at 20-30mph. Shop replaced resonator but grinding sound persisted this time at different speeds. Took back into shop and they identified issue as broken part in catalytic converter. |
| 500 mi | Replaced Trunk Latch |
| 52000 mi US $40 |
Trunk would not reliably latch. Needed adjustment. |
| 53000 mi US $200 |
Trunk latch replaced. |
| 148200 mi US $200 |
trunk lid could not close |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 134540 mi | Drivers mirror swivel post rotted through due to corrosion. Not fixed so far yet as not sure what route to take (epoxy and lose swivel, or purchase, replace, paint new one). |
| 10540 mi | 1. Replaced rear seat vent deflector (broke). 2. Replaced missing bolt which holds on right rear door skin. |
| 66000 mi US $3 |
windshield washer hose broke close at the hood hinge, common problem, quoted at dealer $180 for P&L, repaired myself with $3 piece of hose from Discount Auto |
| 29000 mi | Trunk latch |
| 800 mi | replaced improperly routed wire harness, causing loss of power seat and memory. Harness jammed in seat track. |
| 64000 mi | consistent interval based humming from drivetrain. Dealership admitted hearing but since no codes thrown from computer no investigation or repairs.Wanted me to pay for a comprehensive review of all systems at 95/hr. Declined |
| 26000 mi | air bag light on. shop ordered parts and installed. problem still occurring. ordering another part. air bag warning light still on. more parts ordered and installed. problem cleared and resolved at this point. |
| 40000 mi | Windshield wiper wash supply line broken. |
| 105700 mi US $592 |
Drivers door latch was replaced. |
| 9800 mi US $1 |
Windshield Washer tube (black corrugated plastic) broke at hood hinge. Tech repaired w/3" of clear rubber tubing. OEM part from VWOA was same bad plastic. Dealer offered to replace whole hose line w/clear tubing - $0 cost, but 2-3 hours. No thanks. Windshield Washer tube (black corrugated plastic) broke at hood hinge. Tech repaired w/ 3" of clear rubber tubing. OEM part from VWOA was same bad plastic. Dealer offered to replace whole hose line w/clear tubing - $0 cost, but 2-3 hours. No thanks. |
| 10500 mi | High beams re-adjusted to put light on road, not trees. Help from a friend and directions from TDIclub.com on-line forum. |
| 178000 mi US $35 |
Trunk lid support strut broke off. |
| 62000 mi US $60 |
A hose for the windshield washers cracked. I was too busy to self repair so I had my corner auto shop splice the hose. Quick, cheap repair. No big deal. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 20000 mi | The windshield washer hose broke, causing the washers to stop spraying. It's a common problem according to tdiclub.com; there is a TSB, in fact. It appears to be a design flaw. It took about 45 minutes to fix. First problem with vehicle; otherwise lov |
| 98000 mi | The hose connecting the windshield washer fluid to the reservoir broke. I fixed it by splicing the break. |
| 122760 mi C $30 |
Subframe bolts loose. Knocking sound from the front end at slow speeds while reversing over small bumps. Known common issue with this model. Replaced and added subframe spacers from dealer. |
| 188000 mi US $100 |
Front drivers side window would not roll up. |
| 66000 mi US $140 |
My car was making a loud noise on passenger side of engine after I would start it. Everytime noise occurred, the inside lights of car would flicker to the same exact pattern. The mechanics said they could not hear anything and therefore could not fix it. |
| 71000 mi US $150 |
The windshield washer hose broke, causing the washers to stop spraying. It seems to be a poor design with the hose flexing to the point of breaking when the hood is opened and shut many times. It took about 30 minutes to fix. The windshield washer hose broke, causing the washers to stop spraying. It seems to be a poor design with the hose flexing to the point of breaking when the hood is opened and shut many times. It took about 30 minutes to fix. |
| 102300 mi US $40 |
Rear deck cylinder lift broke on left side, had to order a new one and replace. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 24000 mi | Hose that connects windshield washer fluid tank to nozzles developed a crack which squired out into the engine and prevented fluid from reaching the nozzles. |
| 53000 mi US $42 |
Windshield washer hose broke again. Was given option for a complete replacement for $250. Had it patched instead, hopefully it will last. |
| 77000 mi US $25 |
One of the trunk struts failed at the attachment point causing the open trunk to drop and injure my hand. No hospital visit required fortunately. Ordered new strut online and installed it myself. |
| 25420 mi | Windshield washer hose leaking. Repaired washer hose, still leaking. Trunk struts leaking and not opening trunk, struts replaced. |
| 26040 mi | first repair leaked, windshield washer hose changed the second visit |
| 34100 mi | trunk springs replaced |
| 41000 mi | Bad trunk latch |
| 59000 mi US $160 |
Broken hood-release assembly. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 61380 mi | Problem was diagnosed, and MIL reset. Advised to wait and see if it happens again. Fault Code related to Coolant Fans Control Module. Cost $130 |
| 67360 mi C $25 |
Plastic tubing line on windshield washer broken. Dealership patched it together instead of proper repair by replacing required parts. |
| 52000 mi | When turning into a parking spot nice and slow i could hear a humming sound. dealer stated they could barely hear it. So wait till it gets louder. Dealer stated all is ok. |
| 9100 mi | Repair broken wiper fluid line. |
| 39000 mi | Transmission casing and flywheel casing cracked. Dealership states "normal casting marks" - going through Volkswagen of America for assistance. |
| 41000 mi | Rear armrest trunk passthrough latch will not latch. Parts ordered awaiting replacement. |
2005.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 52000 mi US $97 |
Sunroof would not open or close due to loud noise. Found plastic piece in track from somewhwere in sunroof. Removed the piece, roof functions fine. |
| 69000 mi US $259 |
Windshield delaminated on top portion resulting in a crack 3' long. |
| 89000 mi US $360 |
Windshield washer nozzles stopped working. Replaced both windshield washer nozzles. |
| 113800 mi US $262 |
Replaced windshield. The day after the rearview mirror fell off. A whole new windshield needed to be ordered. |
| 128000 mi US $780 |
Trunk release wire housing needed to be replaced. |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 14880 mi | The usual VW trick of the window failing to move, then falling into the door. |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 94000 mi | Engine skid plate fell off |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 71300 mi C $40 |
A piece of plastic beneath the engine had broken away and was scraping on the ground. Replaced piece. |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 32320 mi | The driver side window got frozen to the window seals and I used the electric window to clear the water from the window. The window and the actuator bracket became seperated and after thawing the window fell into the door. This is a known problem. |
| 127100 mi C $375 |
Windshield wipers failed, replaced gear linkage. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47000 mi US $100 |
Replaced broken plastic window clip on passenger front door - window dropped into door but thankfully did not break glass itself. Window was jimmied back into the up position and held by duct tape until car was taken into dealer to have CV joint replaced. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16572 mi US $396 |
Everything else, repair |
| 20000 mi US $306 |
headliner separating on all four corners, and pealing away above visors |
| 30180 mi US $419 |
wiper blades |
| 33784 mi US $225 |
some warranty repair for ECM reload. |
| 38000 mi US $60 |
excessive engine revolutions prior to start |
| 39000 mi US $803 |
dealer wanted $425 to replace the front breaks, and $375 to replace the back brakes |
| 49169 mi US $268 |
50k service |
| 65287 mi US $117 |
balanced tires also. |
| 72000 mi US $350 |
Driver side window fell out of window track. Had to have dealer seat window back in track. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 52000 mi US $135 |
I didn't know the driver's window was frozen, so when I went to operate it, the grippers attaching the window mechanism to the window became detached. The electric window motor spun freely; window initially was stuck in the closed position but ... |
| 100000 mi US $25 |
Fender liner fastener gave way; fender liner was rubbing against the tire. Mechanic zip-tied the fender back to its designed position. |
| 104000 mi US $1800 |
Passenger front fender liner tore into two pieces, making noise when steering, over bumps, etc. Replaced. |
| 118000 mi US $40 |
Sensor indicating that front brake pads were worn out went on -- intermittently. Bracket holding sensor to body broke and fooled the sensor. Ziptied it out of the way and reset the warning. |
| 132 mi US $850 |
Rear window washer stream was weak and followed the arc of the wiper instead of spraying on the glass. Mechanic suggested only the nozzle needed to be replaced. Behavior after the repair is similar to what it was before. It is possible the nozzle can be adjusted for better coverage on the glass, which may be enough to address most of the problem as it is likely the ultimate fix is replacing the rear washer motor. |
| 155000 mi US $40 |
After 20 years the hatch support struts no longer held up the hatch. Bought two new struts online and replaced the struts. |
| 157000 mi US $20 |
After 20 years the strut that held open the hood no longer held up the hood. Bought a replacement strut online and replaced the old one. |
| 280240 mi | Windshield wiper shafts were starting to seize. Took apart and lubricated. |
| 515220 mi C $226 |
Driver's window fell into the door. Common issue with VWs as the Window Regulator design is marginal. |
| 204900 mi US $120 |
Driver's SIDE window lift mechanism broke. Had a new one installed. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 70000 mi US $20 |
Winshield wiper fluid delivery N/O @ driver's side. Passenger side nozzel saw significant decrease in stream strength and volume. Troulble shooting during routine oil change interval discovered broken hose connector to driver's side spray nozzel was fixed |
| 57000 mi US $424 |
The driver's side window broke lose, and the regulator had to be replaced. |
| 78000 mi US $1245 |
rear bracket to driver's side window replaced; it was broken because it had been improperly installed previously by another mechanic at another shop |
| 91000 mi US $560 |
Also engine skid plate was hanging loose and couldn't be re-attached, so it was replaced. |
| 83000 mi US $900 |
Door latch broken and affecting interior lighting and other warning chimes |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 70000 mi US $1400 |
engine bolt broke. engine fell out bottom of car |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 301000 mi US $70 |
Drivers door not aligned properly. Rear of door sagged about 2 inches. Had Body shop align door. |
| 63000 mi US $300 |
Latch on glove box broke causing the need to replace the entire glove box. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31961 mi | replaced broken latch on armrest storage compartment - warranty repair |
| 59000 mi US $132 |
Fuel door will not open intermittently (switch on driver door). $42 diagnostic charge, to determine switch needs to be replaced. Part ordered (however, we are likely not to complete the repair right away). |
| 68000 mi | Bad rollers in both front seats causing "clunking" sound when sat upon. (Tow due to dead battery) |
| 114894 mi US $25 |
Removed nail and patched tire |
| 139700 mi US $110 |
Trunk release actuator failed. Rod for manual key release adjusted to allow manual operation. |
| 160054 mi US $82 |
Driver door window stuck in down position. Reattached to track. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 3950 mi | Bad rain sensor, wipers inoperative. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 57000 mi US $100 |
Full head light assembly leak |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 77500 mi | The spring in the truck latch fell off the inner hook. I had the remove the latch and reattach the spring. It was an easy repair. |
| 89000 mi US $78 |
periodic visit to check chronic electronic gremlins that don't affect the driving |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 53000 mi US $500 |
Engine light was on. they found a couple of problems. one of them was related to earthing on steering wheel (i guess??). |
| 85000 mi US $25 |
failed driver side door lock cylinder |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 275000 mi US $225 |
Free up windshield wiper and replace motor. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Drivers side window fell down. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 150500 mi US $100 |
Plastic piece that electric actuator presses against to release the trunk latch and open the trunk broke off. Ordered and installed new bracket to repair the issue. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 168000 mi US $360 |
replace broken cigarette lighter assembly |
| 301336 mi US $1001 |
Tires replaced due to cupping, four wheel allignment |
| 172000 mi US $25 |
trunk latch defective, allowing trunk light on and battery drain, problem is plastic coating on striker, new parts challenging to find aftermarket, used parts via ebay. |
| 305000 mi US $50 |
Trunk latch Hood Latch |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 71000 mi | check engine light on. computer code as evaporator leak = fuel cap leak/problems, i was advised to buy new fuel cap if engine lgiht comes on again. computer was reset. check engine light came back after 2 days. ordered a new fuel cap. Installed new fuel cap, CEL has remained off. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 85000 mi | Trunk no longer working cannot open. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43000 mi US $240 |
Happened right after car was driven off lot for Passenger side front window repair: Drivers side front window fell of track - have to open door and replace track Passenger side front window fell of track - have to open door and replace track |
| 62000 mi US $400 |
Replace trunk lid lock, replaced glove box latch. |
| 27280 mi C $105 |
Spring on passenger side seat came off, the one for the up and down adjustments. No way to repair, requires new seat frame, cost 428.00 plus labor 230.00 not covered by extended warranty. Not repaired due to cost |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 185200 mi US $30 |
Manual window regulator failed,replaced with (new) part from junkyard. |
| Front Passenger side door window fell off its track and slid down into the door. Dealership repaired under warranty and fixed the driver side door before it could break. | |
| US $300 | A switch under the brake pedal, that allows the car to be taken out of "Park" broke, such that I could not get the transmission out of park. The dealership said to slam my foot on the brake several times to get it to go. It worked, I drove to the dealer |
| 130000 mi US $50 |
window regulator cable failed. Replaced for $50 and 1 hour of elbow grease. Also took 1 hour to identify problem. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 110000 mi US $41 |
The driver's window fell into the door. I installed a new window "kit", which includes new clips (now all metal instead of plastic and metal), new cables and other parts of the regulator assembly. This is a common problem with Mk4 VWs. |
| 126000 mi | Trunk latch stopped working. Removed from car and disassembled. Found that a spring had popped off inside the mechanism. It popped off again after reattachment. Ultimately, I had to bend the end of the spring to keep it secure. |
| 103000 mi US $86 |
Glass started to fall from passenger side front window. Plastic window clips the logical problem, so I ordered parts on-line to repair. Disassembeld per VW Vortex instructions and repaired successfully. Seven year warranty expired on this.. |
| 104000 mi US $60 |
Front passenger side window would not close. Problem was the window plastic clips failed allowing the glass to drop. Ordered a kit from Impex with metal clips and repaired following VW Vortex instructions. |
| 72540 mi C $230 |
wiper arms jammed, replaces with new ones 1hr labour |
| 172000 mi US $125 |
driver's side windshield spray nozzle hose broke off down in the hood somewhere. Parts ordered and replaced. Problem solved |
| 186000 mi US $20 |
Factory plastic belly pan is old, cracked and thinning. Metal fasteners were losing strength and getting lost. I replaced 5 of the clip-fasteners with <$20 parts from Autozone ("#10 body screw"). Performed in my garage on ramps. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 84500 mi | Drivers side window fell into the door |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80901 mi US $65 |
Reattached plastic under-shield piece |
| 93204 mi US $157 |
Metal casing under the engine fell off - replaced. |
| 121300 mi US $40 |
Trunk mechanism broken (won't open) - ordered new parts and installed. Trunk mechanism broken (won't open) - ordered new parts and installed |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 71000 mi US $365 |
Trunk latch broke and would not open with key or button. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 166980 mi $539 |
Driver's side (power) window track parts replaced. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi | Very intermittent groaning/squeaking from rear of car in reverse, mostly in the morning. Doesn't seem to be brake-related (happens even if the brakes aren't being used). |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 44000 mi US $1200 |
Gear shift felt loose and it wouldn't lock into any position. There was a broken clip in the gear shift that needed replacing. Ended up burning out the clutch just trying to drive it a few miles to the shop. $50 part turned into big $$repair |
| 46000 mi US $950 |
Repaired cracked thermostat housing, replaced thermostat, flushed radiator and replaced broken coolant impeller. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 108000 mi US $600 |
Replaced wheel well covers on both front wheels due to damage from road debris. |
| 95000 mi US $1300 |
Single trip, but multiple problems fixed. 1. A/C leak sealed, tested successfully. 2. Long overdue timing belt changed (first time). 3. Half-MIA OEM water-pump replaced with stainless steel after-market. |
| 102000 mi US $520 |
"Door latch" broke. After unlocking the driver side door, the alarm would not be disarmed causing the car alarm to go off when starting the car. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 124491 mi US $547 |
replaced cracked exhaust clamp |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 159000 mi US $145 |
The passenger window fell down for the 3rd time and was out of the 7 year extended warrenty by 2 months |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 68000 mi US $328 |
Windshield wipers kept freezing up for several seconds, had to be towed home because severe rain made driving unsafe. Made appointment at shop, found the wiper linkage binding and was replaced. |
1998 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 128300 mi US $100 |
The speedometer would go to 0 intermittently setting MIL going out when the problem resolved itself (speedo working again) Speedo cable teeth were worn causing problem 5speedw/tach so to save $$$ I decided to live with it. |
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