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2016 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (17%)
Chart based on 24 repairs.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 20 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
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Trinidad and Tobago Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202134925 mi$640 | Shock mounts Cradle bushings | ||
| Mar 202157660 mi$1700 | Mechatronic unit failed. Returned to refurbishing company under warranty Mechatronic unit failed. Sent to UK to be rebuilt | ||
| Apr 202158156 mi$880 | Replaced 4 shocks | ||
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Maryland, United States Nov 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Nov 20164000 mi | Oil level low. | ||
| Mar 201710000 mi | DRL lights were flickering like strobe lights. Took 2 full business days to source. Sourced to a frayed harness housing causing shorting. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 20161000 mi | GLI SEL with Bi-Xenon lights. Condensation was excessive. Found caps not screwed on correctly and cracked. Was replaced with new ones same day. | ||
| Jan 201823500 mi | Car would not shift into gear unless forced or engine was off, clutch felt off, reverse would not go in. Originally diagnosed as slave cylinder, transmission removed, turns out it was clutch pressure plate failure due to a ring bent. Replaced all components under warranty. | ||
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States Sep 2015 - Nov 2018 | |||
| May 201815000 mi | Front drivers side seat positioner jammed. Fixed by dealer under warranty with no out of pocket cost to owner. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201820250 mi | Bluetooth issue | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201712000 miUS $20 | Coolant in overflow tank dipped below the minimum level mark. Had to add approximately half a quart of coolant mix. As of 30k miles the coolant level remains the same, within norm. Probably air in the system though puzzled why it took so long to get out (coolant level was fine at time of purchase of new vehicle) | ||
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States Feb 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 201737000 miUS $400 | Road hazard warranty replaced tire and wheel under warranty after damage from pothole. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2016 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jun 20176000 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 170hp 1.4L I4 Hybrid 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States Aug 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202295000 miUS $1200 | replaced o2 sensor replaced right rear wheel bearing | ||
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New South Wales, Australia Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2015620 mi | Navigation unit kept rebooting. Dealer replaced it. | ||
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Nevada, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201830000 mi | Battery died. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Nevada, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022378000 miUS $100 | The valve cover gasket was leaking down the backside of the engine. Cleaned leak and added oil sealant as this was a minor leak. If this does not fix it the valve cover gasket will need to be replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Louisiana, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201733000 miUS $1200 | Drive shaft vibrating. Dealership replaced driveshaft under warranty. 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. | ||
| May 201860000 miUS $200 | Mold smell in A/C. Performed A/C fogging and replaced the cabin air filter. Mold smell came back after 4 days. | ||
| Jun 201863000 miUS $7 | Driver side tail light stopped working. Replaced light bulb Noticed hesitation on acceleration and decrease gas mileage, also lower engine power. Got worried when I could not keep up with a Nissan Versa :) Cleaned the MAP sensor. The car runs a little better now but I am still not happy with the gas mileage. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201611000 mi | My horn quit working while the weather turning cold. The dealer replace a new horn took about 2 hours and it's included in warranty so I don't have to pay anything. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 20154100 mi | Engine control module, vehicle wound not start intermittently. Dealer attempted repair but was not successful, as the problem resurfaced 2-3 weeks later. | ||
| Sep 20155000 mi | Engine control module had to be replaced, bad part and software update was available. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Oregon, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Dec 201511000 mi | Driver door rattle | ||
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201632900 mi | oil leak | ||
| Mar 201864000 miUS $543 | Replaced 4 tires. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2021122000 miUS $80 | Replaced front pads | ||
| May 2022123910 miUS $500 | Change fluid Tuneup | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Sep 201510000 mi | Horn stopped working. Needed to have horn replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| May 20161300 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. | ||
| Jul 20163000 mi | Tire vibration issue still exists, new set of tires installed and dealer is proposing to replace the front axle. | ||
| Sep 20163000 mi | Front axles were replaced, all 4 tires were replaced twice and the shake was still present. Vehicle never drove correctly; manufacturer replaced the vehicle. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Oregon, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Mar 201864000 miUS $25 | Headlight bulb replacement | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Florida, United States May 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201852000 miUS $250 | Fuel system, gas vapor sensor | ||
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201613220 mi | Check engine light on. No driveability issues. O2 sensor failed. Replaced under warranty. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201833000 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. | ||
| Jun 202290000 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 | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 201611640 mi | Passenger rear wheel bearing assembly replaced due to vibration under warrenty Replaced passenger rear wheel speed sensor, under warrenty. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 202139000 mi | Needed a new DEF tank/pump and sensor. Covered under TDI Extended Warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| May 201629000 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. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alaska, United States Mar 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 201823000 mi | Recirculating flap | ||
| Jul 2022105000 miUS $1000 | Replace defective radiator fans Replace defective radiator fans. This solved problem with air conditioning | ||
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Maryland, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 20168000 mi | Volume knob cracked. Entire head unit was replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States May 2015 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Sep 20156000 mi | License plate light was faulty, new LED assembly ordered. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 20184000 miUS $263 | alignment,oil change,brake fluid change,brake check. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Georgia, United States May 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| May 20169000 mi | Rear passenger grab handle clip came loose from roof. Re-clipped into headliner under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alberta, Canada Dec 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016820 mi | Driver's side electric window made terrible squeaking sound when window was lowered. | ||
| Jul 202253320 miC $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. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States Dec 2017 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Feb 201817175 mi | Steering wheel controls stopped working & steering wheel malfunction light illuminated. CarMax brought the vehicle to the Dealer. The Dealer reported that there were multiple vehicle specific code faults. They recoded the gateway module which resolved the issues. Dealer did not know the cause of the issue. While this repair was not under vehicle warranty, it was under 30 day warranty with Carmax. The cost of the fix was $519.80 which was charged to CarMax. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201834000 mi | Bulb failure light was on a few times. Call dealer during a business trip. They told me it's light bulbs. But after the trip it hasn't been on. So I decided to "live" with it for a while. Also every time the light was on, I checked all light bulbs. They all worked(while the failure light is on). So maybe this is a "false alarm". | ||
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