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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 3915 repairs.
Volkswagen Jetta transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 262 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
| 57660 mi $1700 |
Mechatronic unit failed. Returned to refurbishing company under warranty Mechatronic unit failed. Sent to UK to be rebuilt |
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 23500 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 150hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33000 mi US $1200 |
Drive shaft vibrating. Dealership replaced driveshaft under warranty. |
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 123910 mi US $500 |
Change fluid |
| 3000 mi | Front axles were replaced, all 4 tires were replaced twice and the shake was still present. |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 25100 mi US $800 |
Updated transmission software to fix lurching. uldated transmission software to fix lurching. |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.4L I4 Hybrid 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 12000 mi | Engine did not come on for 2 minutes; had only electric power (hybrid), warning light for ECM on. 2 faults reported. Performed a software update through Techline. Cleared faults; test drove; no faults. If returns replace Mechatronics Unit. |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 19000 mi | ecm reflashed due to drivability issues and recall |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 35700 mi US $1500 |
Clutch broke while in previous repair. VW dealer refused to cover it. Had new clutch put it at trusted independent shop. |
| manual transmission cable needed adjustment |
| 14500 mi US $2400 |
Clutch Kit replacement - Clutch, Flywheel, Pressure Plate, Throwout Bearing due to Pressure Plate spring failure |
| 80718 mi US $847 |
Front Driver Side Axle |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 32100 mi | Car died on road, engine on but transmission not engaging. Took 3 weeks at dealer to discover - "high cambus wire on shifter cable rubbing on metal frame behind heater core causing short in system losing control to multiple control modules" |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.4L I4 Hybrid 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 37600 mi | Mechatronics and transmission oil replaced. Symptoms: hard jerk when taking off from a complete stop, constant starting and stopping the engine when at a complete stop, refusal to enter "e-mode" or switch to battery power. |
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 76260 mi C $1500 |
Clutch assembly had to be changed. Turns out a leak likely caused the problem. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 20000 mi | Pressure Plate in clutch failed |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 55800 mi | Oil leak from transmission mechatronic unit |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 8600 mi | Failed pinion gear in transmission. Dealer repaired under warranty with new transmission. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 42000 mi US $100 |
Car failed to shift from stop sign and then went into limp mode. Dealer unable to find issue saying car produced turbo underboost. Unwilling to repair and wants to return car. Car had to be towed to dealer and is still there. |
| 4340 mi | right front clicking when turning right |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi | Front axle boot leaking found during scheduled maintenance. |
| 20000 mi | Hard shifting 2 and 3, when stoping felt torque convert disagaging, metal bending noise when accelerating from 20 to 35mph. VW stated it was normal. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automated manual 2WD
| 8000 mi | Shudder on accel from a stop, lurching and bucking in 2nd gear at steady 15 to 17 mph, clunk-pop noise when transmission downshifts 2-1 such as when braking gently. TSB noted, reflashed TCM. This repair attempt did not fix problems. Dealer says normal. |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 14000 mi | 37G2 TSB reflash of the DSG transmission |
| 10500 mi | DSG automatic transmission software update per VW service bulletin. |
| 2480 mi | DSG not shifting correctly at slow speed |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $141 |
Downshifting from 2nd to 1st was very rough when in standard "D". Software updated and shifting butter smooth now. |
| 64700 mi | Shifting through lower gears is jerky/uncomfortable. Dealer said that is standard. Very unsatisfied with dealer and car. |
| 1500 mi US $1200 |
Had to replace the steel wheels due to excessive vibration. Road force testing showed the steel wheels would flex under acceletration and cause vibration in steering wheel. VW USA did not cover the cost. prob solved |
| 6200 mi | New transmission was ordered from Mexico and installed |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 18080 mi C $100 |
Shifter very stiff in cold weather, internal shift mechanism replaced |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 55000 mi US $800 |
something broke on the transmission |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 48000 mi | Transmission replaced due to DSG jerky starts |
| 117945 mi US $2000 |
install new left CV axle. |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 61380 mi C $1500 |
Main Transmission computer control module fried. VW Canada paid for half the cost of repair. |
| 38000 mi | Dual Mass Flywheel failed and was replaced |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31000 mi | CV joints (but NOT boots!) started making grinding noise - Dealer replace both under warrenty |
| 96000 mi US $2100 |
uneven shifting pattern required replacement of transmission valve body |
| 158000 mi US $300 |
a different shop caused the problem - dip tube missing and fluid low (not leaking) |
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 10000 mi | Clutch line was leaking and needed replacing. Replaced and repair was successful. |
| 12000 mi | Still a leak after October visits. 18 days and both driveshafts replaced, then transmission seal. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 84320 mi $1000 |
DSG 7 Mechatronic failure |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 84300 mi US $1850 |
The Clutch started to slip and needed replacing. I've read online about the pressure plates on manual transmissions having issues; guess this is correct. |
| 94000 mi US $2300 |
Clutch master cylinder failed (again). Dlr found that slave cylinder failed, and contaminated new master. Dlr paid for new master. Replaced master & slave cylinders, and chose to install new clutch, which included dual-mass flywheel. |
| 50000 mi US $170 |
Replace drivers side axle boot. |
| 190000 mi US $2250 |
Dual-mass flywheel failure CV joint boot replacement |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 45592 mi | DSG Automatic Transmission was shifting gears uncommanded. Unable to shift gear in any drive mode, dashboard indication (P R N D S) was flashing. Dealership replaced transmission & gearbox at VWofA's expense. 10 yr/100,000 mile extended DSG warranty. DSG (Transmission) was replaced under the "Extended DSG Warranty 10yr/100,000mile" on 20JAN10 @ 45,592 miles. The initial DSG fault occurred 26NOV09 @ 41,363 miles and recurred 6 more times until replacement. No faults 40,000 miles later. |
| 79000 mi US $1100 |
jerky starting from start with dsg auto transmission. reflashed, and smoothed it out somewhat. Problem still exists to some degree. |
| 82000 mi | Transmission continued to be increasingly "jerky". Died once in first. Lunges in garage when easing forward and in reverse. Local mechanic noted that early Audi diesels had same problem. Some adjustments made it smoother. |
| 121000 mi US $817 |
DSG flywheel was on its way out, rattling, ect. Very common problem with this part. Replaced it myself. |
| 125700 mi US $148 |
Checked out a possible transmission fluid leak. |
| 15000 mi | Rough shifting, jerky starting and popping out of drive into neutral at low speed, on grade. |
| 16000 mi | Mechatronic unit in transmission faulty. Problem corrected completely. |
| 71000 mi | Display on dash for transmission began flashing; transmission started shifting rough, losing power. Flush fixed it. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 56000 mi US $185 |
Left CV boot reported torn, replaced with new boot |
| 51000 mi US $500 |
shifts rough sometimes and all P N R D S lights are on on the dash |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54000 mi | Valve body replaced under warranty |
| 127000 mi US $360 |
CV Boots replaced due to ripping |
| 87000 mi US $1157 |
Transmission jerked while downshifting when braking. Mechanic reported failing transmission valve body and recommended replacing transmission within two years. Mechanic reported front outer CV boots are split. |
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 132500 mi US $112 |
Bought the car "As is" from dealer. Drove about 200 miles and transmission wouldn't shift into 5th gear. Had them realign and lube the cables. Now vehicle won't shift into R. Dealer "suspects" bad fly wheel. |
| 147000 mi | We had another local shop realign the cables (February) after the dealer did and that fixed our Reverse issue, but this continued to be a problem for us. Car would intermittently struggle to shift into 5th gear for as long as we owned it. |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 47120 mi $1800 |
Car jerks from 1st to 2nd and 3rd gears. DSG clutch had to be replaced. Labour cost inclusive. |
| 34000 mi | DSG transmission failure. DSG transmission failure. VW replaced entire transmission. Dealer replaced creaking front strut bushings in a separate shop visit. |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 83300 mi US $750 |
Shift rough from 1st to 2nd gear. also rough on down shift. |
| 86100 mi US $750 |
rough shifting |
| 23000 mi US $128 |
loose spline in transmission connected to driveline |
| 119300 mi US $1400 |
Transmission valve body faulty; rough shifting with slipping gears. |
| 112000 mi US $200 |
Split driver's side outer CV boot. Replaced driver side half-shaft assembly with new part. |
| 87000 mi US $1700 |
Both front axles needed to be replaced. |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 52300 mi US $400 |
Replaced parts |
2006.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 45000 mi | cv boot replaced; all under warranty which ends in Dec 10 |
| 74000 mi US $2300 |
Differential was making a rattle noise and we had to put in a new/used transmission. |
| 87000 mi US $946 |
once or twice, clutch went to the floor and did not come up. In the end we decided to proactively change the master and slave cylinders on the clutch. Car has been fine (with regard to the clutch) for the last 5 months since the repair |
2006.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi | Small leak from transmission. Gasket replaced. |
| 61000 mi | An earlier oil leak(a few drops/week) recurred, where the transmission halves join. Dealer & VW replaced the transmission and provided a loaner at no charge. Very happy to have my Rabbit back after 1 1/2days in shop. My only issue in 59,000 miles |
2006.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 108000 mi US $1750 |
Dual Mass Flywheel had catastrophic failure a few months after timing belt change. Dealership thought they screwed up timing (heh). Imagine their delight when they could charge me $1700 for new flywheel,clutchplate and clutch. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 114080 mi C $960 |
One CV joint boot was torn. |
| 116640 mi C $1100 |
Rear axel bushings were worn and needed to be replaced. Also, left CV joint boot was torn. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 68600 mi US $2800 |
1st and 2 gear went south |
| 117700 mi US $1034 |
Replaced front axel assemblies and |
| 27900 mi | Clutch slave cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. |
| 35340 mi C $150 |
Clutch slave cylinder failed again!!! |
| 3782 mi | Vibrating clutch when driving. Dealership unable to duplicate problem. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 143000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission boots were also replaced. |
| 185300 mi US $631 |
Both axles were replaced |
| 55500 mi US $1000 |
CV Boots Replaced |
| 72000 mi US $600 |
Both wheel-end CV boots were cracked. |
| 48000 mi US $590 |
CV Boot Torn. Was replaced Vacuum Pump Seaping Oil |
| 51000 mi US $267 |
Left side CV Boot torn. Parts replaced. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 156240 mi C $452 |
changed filter in transmission plus left side axle driver. |
| 88000 mi US $890 |
Flex plate (flywheel) damaged. Flex plate replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $224 |
Cracked left outer CV boot. Boot was replaced. |
| 9000 mi | DSG Transmission failure. 3+ weeks to fix. Valve body solenoid failed, followed by complete immobilization of the car. VW ordered parts from Germany. |
| 64000 mi | Flywheel failure. The Jetta TDI has a DMF "dual mass flywheel" that is known to fail. While under the car troubleshooting the EGR problem, it was noticed that the flywheel was "rattling", a common symptom prior to flywheel explosion. Waiting on parts. |
| 64000 mi US $1200 |
Dual mass flywheel replacement. Not an easy or inexpensive task. VW needs to be taken out back and shot for producing cars with exploding flywheels! |
| 35960 mi | The dual clutch failed on my DSG transmission. |
| 44640 mi | Shifter button broke. |
| 47740 mi | The Mechatronic chip failed on the transmission had to be replaced. |
| 58900 mi | Transmission failed. Replaced with new transmission. 5k short of drive train warranty expiring (phew). |
| 217000 mi US $325 |
Driver side driveshaft broken. Part replaced |
| 120000 mi US $2000 |
Dual Mass Flywheel failed and was replaced |
| 142000 mi US $800 |
Replaced torn CV boot on left side |
| 83500 mi US $522 |
CV joint replaced Replaced DSG Flywheel. |
| 59000 mi | dual mass flywheel failing |
| 100000 mi US $1100 |
CV Boot cracked, leaking grease. Replaced to avoid future problems with CV joint. |
| 141700 mi US $1800 |
Flywheel preceeding DSG transmission separating, needs replacement before it breaks and strands me, possibly breaking the transmission as well. |
| 58800 mi | replaced dual-mass flywheel dampner |
| 179000 mi US $1650 |
dualmass fly wheel replaced. Notice the rattle noise about 6 months after hte car was new..Reported the noise several times. Dealer would not acknowledge the problem until the car was out of warrenty. VW America was no help. |
| 104000 mi US $1600 |
Dual-mass flywheel in the DSG transmission exploded and failed. |
| 150040 mi C $329 |
Transmission fluid change |
| 108000 mi US $600 |
Gear slipping once the car heats up. Repair didnt fix it |
| 131000 mi US $400 |
Replaced cracked CV joint housing. |
| 121000 mi US $1500 |
Dual mass flywheel failure |
| 118000 mi US $958 |
Also replaced boot. Drained and replaced trans fluid and filter. |
| 92500 mi US $600 |
Dual mass flywheel was failing, rock grinding noises. Replaced with updated part. Should have been covered by VW but they refused. |
| 62600 mi C $1800 |
dual mass flywheels |
| 138200 mi US $1300 |
Replace dual mass flywheel |
| 138000 mi US $350 |
Left front axle boot was torn; joint had been wearing badly for a long time. LF axle was replaced. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 161820 mi C $280 |
Cv joint |
| 107880 mi $2000 |
Replaced clutch (2nd in vehicle lifetime) failed. Inquiry by VW and dealer followed. As a result, new clutch (3rd) was installed. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 78000 mi | transmission problems shifting from 1 to 2 and 3 gears at dealer they replaced the valve for an improved one under original extended warranty for that particular problem. |
| 91700 mi C $3500 |
Transmission fell out of vehicle even though no previous work was ever done on the drive train |
| 90000 mi US $2300 |
Moderate to severe vibration when car warm. Cause is theoretically a slightly out of balance clutch disc. Repair would be to replace entire clutch. That said, issue noticeably better after timing belt replacement. |
| 119400 mi US $2500 |
Clutch wore out/failed. Was informed some device inside was off-balance as well, unable to rotate them with this vehicle. Had to be replaced. |
| 133000 mi US $2600 |
Difficulty shifting between 1st and 2nd. Car had to be stopped in order to shift to 1st and sometimes required double-clutching to do so. Issue was a mis-aligned linkage cable in the shifter. Dealer realigned. Knocking sound at full-lock. Issue was bad CV joints in the front end. |
| 90520 mi C $650 |
parts on the front control arms replaced, $400 |
| 99240 mi | CV Joint, front left |
| 172000 mi US $200 |
Gear shifting was getting sticky between 2nd and 3rd. Drained and replaced "lifetime" transmission fluid. Adjusted and reset the shifter linkage. Time was high due to need to remove intake and battery tray for access to shifter linkage. |
| 40000 mi US $600 |
CV boots replaced by dealer. Dealer split cost. Should have been $1200.00 repair, but I got a $600.00 quote from a competitor. |
| 150040 mi C $1000 |
Differential pin walk-out failure. 2 holes in the external differential bell housing. Holes blown through the transmission casing on the outside near differential, and on the inside where the flywheel is. All fluid ejected out of transmission. Car innoperable. Replaced with similar milage scrap yard unit, new single mass flywheel and new clutch. |
| 136000 mi | Car suddenly ate it's flywheel |
| 95000 mi US $435 |
Took car in for 100,000 service, dealership said my transmission is leaking. I am about to get rid of this money pit! Every Service is $400 to $2500.00. |
| 93000 mi US $340 |
Car would not shift into First or Second Gears |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $2000 |
Worn valve body replacement |
| 135000 mi US $150 |
Transmission was deemed faulty, unable to guarantee any fix. |
| 135000 mi | Transmission would not engage any gear. |
| 138000 mi US $1200 |
Left side axle boot. |
| 112220 mi C $500 |
CV boot crack |
| 42160 mi | transmission valve body was replaced, known issue with warranty extension |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 39000 mi | Moaning during low speed turns - covered by TSB. Dealer states due to aftermarket tires. Dealing with Volkswagen of America for resolution. |
| 41000 mi | Transmission moaning - again covered by TSB. Had to escalate problem all the way to service manager to get VW service to admit problem needs to be fixed. TSB clearly covers my VIN but shop foreman told me I was IMAGINING the problem. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 122140 mi R 3000 |
Clutch started to vibrate slightly on pull off and pedal lifted higher. Thinking it was the clutch but only release bearing was broken. Original clutch had 60% life remaining and was confirmed original from production |
2005.5 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 207000 mi US $900 |
Replaced transmission valve body. |
2005.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 128700 mi | DSG (dual clutch transmission) was found to have the "stumble during acceleration from a stop" problem. DSG needs replaced. VW has recalls which may cover this. Checking with dealer first because of high repair cost. |
| 147400 mi US $250 |
CV boot replacement |
| 98000 mi | The DSG had been making an unusual sound in the transmission pan area for a while (think pebbles tossing around in a metal box). The shop could only advise it "didn't sound too good" without pulling the tranny. At that point I'd be committed to a repair. |
| 61000 mi US $1750 |
Dual mass flywheel failing. Replaced before complete failure Replace cv boot kit boot was cracked |
| 148000 mi US $438 |
Replaced dual mass flywheel. |
| 156000 mi US $560 |
Replaced both drive axles, as the noise was starting to be pretty bad, and they felt rough while driving. |
2005.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 96000 mi US $330 |
DIY repair: Replaced defective dual-mass flywheel with V6 single mass. Also replace pressure plate, clutch, and T/O bearing. Works like new! |
| 20000 mi US $1700 |
Clutch completely died. User contribution 2 wks earlier: up-the-hill stop-and-go traffic overloaded the clutch, driver appears to have been riding it. But this is also a vehicle-specific problem, documented on the NHTSA: 26% of complaints for TDI ( |
2005.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 28000 mi | Transmission was acting odd. Shop decided for a full R&R instead of a rebuild. Car in shop for 10 full calendar days. |
| 114700 mi US $925 |
Replaced CV boot and |
2005.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 106000 mi US $470 |
Had to get the clutch replaced. Master and slave cylinder were leaking, this leakage accelerated wear on the clutch. OEM clutch installed and no issues since. drivers side axle failed and needed to be replaced |
| 46000 mi | Transmission replaced due to internal imbalance. Very noticeable at freeway speeds. |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 230500 mi US $250 |
Won't shift when cold. Changed transmission fluid but it didn't help. |
| 233700 mi US $1900 |
Transmission valve and solenoids replaced. Wouldn't shift when cold. Replaced with remanufactured improved design valve. |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 242500 mi US $4900 |
Tiptronic transmission failure Total replacement needed |
| 162000 mi US $148 |
Drive axles to driver and passenger side needed replacing, signs of "wobble" upon acceleration and speed. During the replacement I've noticed low pad wear to the front rotors and replaced with EBC product. |
| 195000 mi US $300 |
Transmission Fluid change |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 150000 mi | Dual Mass Flywheel failure |
| 108000 mi US $400 |
Driveline vibration due to dual mass flywheel failure. Replaced with single mass flywheel and clutch kit. Rear engine and front transmissions seals replaced at time of repair. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $3000 |
Shifting was rough didn't get into third gear easy. The dealer couldn't fix it but a downtown mechanic fixed it for me with 2 year Warren. After years of use the CV joint on the control arm left and right now wore out. This is not a problem by the car. This is simply a part that needs replacing every 10 years. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 260000 mi US $400 |
replace clutch and broken Dual-Mass flywheel and leaking rear main seal |
| 182000 mi US $85 |
and one CV Joint boot. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45500 mi | Front driver side CV joint failed. CV joint and boot replaced under warranty after long argument with dealer service manager. Car at dealer 11 days for repair. |
| 47000 mi US $100 |
CV joint on drivers side went bad - discovered from loud clunking sounds and vibration in steering wheel. |
| 138000 mi | transmission no good, parked until can figure out what to do with it. |
| 144800 mi US $657 |
both axels replaced |
| 159000 mi US $900 |
changed axle |
| 167000 mi | stupid car computer throwing false codes would not go into 5th gear for two weeks P4011 air mix cleared it and has not come back for 3 weeks now always something never again a VW |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70000 mi US $1700 |
Replaced both front axle shafts, CV joint boots 'apparently' leaked grease from 35k miles at the SAME TIME! Upon inspection of the removed shafts, both boots each contained a small 1/8" slit. Replaced both front axle shafts, CV joint boots 'apparently' leaked grease from 35k miles at the SAME TIME! Upon inspection of the removed shafts, both boots each contained a small '1/8" slit' like o |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 173000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced flywheel and clutch. Failing dual-mass flywheel and minor slippage in higher gears at full acceleration, once I had it apart I found that the friction plate was fine, and a fork was missing on the pressure plate. |
| 165000 mi | Transmission GPC code, failing. Shifts abruptly. Cost of replacement new is approximately $5,000. Cost of a rebuilt tranny is $4,500. Repair not attempted at this time due to cost. Looking for a used transmission right now if cost is right. |
| 165000 mi | Sold to transmission mechanic. |
| 141000 mi US $1400 |
my clutch went out. I let someone else drive it who could drive "standard" in january and it hasn't been the same since. it finally gave out in march. |
| 339000 mi US $3200 |
Manual Trans. 5th gear input gear galled and frozen to input shaft. Low mileage used transmission installed. |
| 194680 mi C $500 |
Vibration/noise when accelerator released and when braking. Found CVs loose inside the joints. The 2 CVs were replaced. It fixed the problem. |
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 177000 mi US $60 |
Bad wheel bearing - front. Long struggle to press it in, a shop finally did that part. - no cost. |
| 130000 mi US $300 |
Torn CV Joint boot. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 110000 mi US $15 |
The shift linkage bushing wore out causing the shift cable to detach itself from the shifter. |
| 199000 mi US $100 |
trans, slipping readjusted fluid level, worked sorta. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 226920 mi C $400 |
Left Inner CV joint was worn |
| 317480 mi C $40 |
Right Outer CV Joint very noisy... replaced with a used driveshaft. |
| 159000 mi US $120 |
Manual transmission shift bushings failed and were replaced. |
| 285820 mi C $119 |
Left Inner CV joint needed replacing - it has been having constantly increasing vibration for over 200,000 km. |
| 308140 mi C $1000 |
The clutch design has a weakness, and after almost 500,000 km, it was time to replace the dual-mass flywheel with a single-mass flywheel system. |
| 341620 mi C $40 |
Inner Right side CV Joint wore out. Replaced with used unit on hand. |
| 353400 mi C $800 |
Rivets inside differential gave way and shot through the housing, losing transmission fluid and destroying transmission. Not uncommon on high milage VWs |
| 438960 mi C $15 |
Shifter Counterweight from the linkage was worn causing difficult shifting. |
| 503540 mi C $40 |
Left Outer CV joint broke down. |
| 158000 mi US $1800 |
Car rough running/vibrating. New fly wheel, clutch. |
| 111900 mi US $175 |
Front transmission seal was worn; replaced while clutch was replaced. |
| 134000 mi US $95 |
Car made a CV-joint-like clicking noise, especially when cold. Problem was identified as loose bolts on one of the half-shafts. Bolts were tightened and the noise went away. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 198000 mi US $2800 |
Stuck in 3rd gear; full transmission rebuild |
| 78000 mi US $1245 |
Both front axle assemblies were replaced. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 262000 mi | Won't shift out of 1st (automatic) if not allowed to settle into idle before driving. |
| 131000 mi US $240 |
Transmission slamming into gears. Dealer initial replaced MAF harness (tried to relace MAF, which was only 18 mos old, but I rejected). Cleared codes, new errors reported, tracing to the transmission. Quoted $6K to fix! Update: indy shop said $3k. |
| 132000 mi | Transmission slamming into gears. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 109740 mi C $300 |
Gasket on the Transmission was showing some leakage. Replaced. No more issue. |
| 151000 mi US $1300 |
passenger side transmission arm to right wheel was worn out and had to be replaced. |
| 212000 mi US $535 |
There was a vibration that was most likely the CV joint - replaced both driver and passenger side because of mileage so I wouldn't have to bring it in again. This is a standard replacement at 200k. |
| 290000 mi US $400 |
CV boot torn, in meantime before repair axle broke, replaced front axle |
| 165000 mi US $900 |
throwout bearing failed, replaced clutch. |
| 93000 mi C $53 |
Replace manual transmission fluid as per TSB to stop buzzing at full lock turning. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 61380 mi C $1209 |
Inner CV joint failed - replaced with OEM part |
| 63860 mi C $250 |
Drivers side driveshaft replaced with refurbished unit due to inner CV joint boot splitting open and grease being expelled. |
| 124825 mi | Car occasionally will not shift into reverse. Occurs after initially starting the car. Usually turning the car off and restarting "clears" the problem. Had mechanic investigate after tow for when car would not starts. Couldn't duplicate. Unsuccessful diagnosis of reason car would not go into reverse as mechanic could not duplicate problem. |
| 132149 mi US $591 |
Car would not go into reverse. Replaced transmission reverse solenoid in valve body. Car would not shift into reverse. Replaced transmission solenoid in valve body |
| 157353 mi US $81 |
right side axle |
| 124000 mi | Transmission shifting issue. |
| 87000 mi US $750 |
and CV boots |
| 53320 mi C $3000 |
Replaced Transmission |
| 175200 mi US $4200 |
Transmission issues 3rd gear incorrect ratio. Complete overhaul |
| 53000 mi US $100 |
CV joint boot. Replaced transmission, extended warranty paid for this. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 59520 mi C $150 |
loose gearbox. tightened, greased, screw needed to tighten |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 59000 mi | Torn CV boot - covered under certified pre owned warranty by the dealer. |
| 113500 mi US $600 |
front cv boots and joints needed repair/changing |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 94900 mi US $500 |
CV boot ripped. |
| 108000 mi US $600 |
torn boot |
| 144500 mi US $314 |
slipping in 1st, & 3rd gear. Replaced entire transmission car sounded louder after the transmission was replaced, so I brought car back to same mechanic. I was told the front axle needed to be replaced. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 211000 mi US $278 |
Transmission was leaking. Seals were replaced. |
| 129000 mi US $700 |
Front axles replaced. |
| 150000 mi US $500 |
cv joint failed, and numerous suspension parts replaced |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $2500 |
I could tell the transmission was starting to slip - from reverse to drive. No problems from 1st to 2nd, etc.... |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 72500 mi US $400 |
Oil detected in water reservoir. Engine oil cooler changed. Problem got worse. Mechanic located the problem at the transmission oil cooler. Much water had entered the transmission and effected low speed shifting. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 189100 mi R 800 |
shaft bearing tired, replaced. |
| 267000 mi US $500 |
Rebuilt fifth gear, manual transmission. |
| 187520 mi C $869 |
Axle parts worn out. |
| 207700 mi | Transmission hard to shift all gears. Adjusted shift cables. OK |
| 193000 mi US $800 |
Replaced flywheel. Dual-mass flywheel's springs and absorption mechanism failed. Replaced with solid flywheel from VR6. |
| 256700 mi US $1900 |
Clutch - Single Mass Flywheel, |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $5000 |
Replaced auto transmission (01M) due to mechanical failure. Still experiencing bad shifts due to erratic transmission control module operation. |
| 161600 mi US $90 |
Auto transmission faulted to limp mode, only 1 and 3rd gears. Traced to coolant flange leak damaging transmission sensors located on top of trans, close to the flange. |
| 121575 mi US $620 |
Trans Mount & Hanger, Axle Shaft |
| 181000 mi US $4970 |
Slipping in all gears. Shifting incorrectly. |
| 270000 mi US $300 |
Flush transmission for noise it was making and a little stuttering also a check engine light came on Although the trans has life time fluid this did seem to fix the problem |
| 229000 mi US $1000 |
Well-known breakdown problem with 02 Jetta automatic transmission 01M. I lost the ability to drive forward. Can only drive in reverse. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 116000 mi | CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING, AXLES BOOTS LEAKING, REPLACE CV AXLE SHAFTS. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 135000 mi | Manual transmission noise: pinion bearing. Would cost nearly the price of rebuilding the transmission. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 157000 mi US $1000 |
transmission coolant leak |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 80000 mi | Transmission rebuilt in August due to rough shift from 2nd to 3rd, had same problem, brought in, still not fixed. |
| 81000 mi | I took my Jetta in again for transmission problems, to the same independent mechanic where it was serviced before, and it was finally fixed. |
2001.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 138000 mi US $550 |
The flywheel rattled at low (and sometimes high) RPMs. These flywheels have a history of failing. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 386000 mi | also needed axle work done (boots?) |
| 91000 mi US $400 |
The dual-mass flywheel failed, allowing too much play. The clutch was slipping occasionally, though the clutch lining was not worn out. |
| 95000 mi US $103 |
Left CV axle replaced to eliminate vibration under acceleration. |
| 122000 mi US $593 |
Replaced passenger-side axle. The inner boot had ripped, and the upcharge for the whole assembly was small enough that I decided to not attempt to rebuild the inner joint. Also replaced ball joint. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 104000 mi US $700 |
Replace passenger side front axle due to torn CV joint boot. |
| 108000 mi US $2000 |
Flywheel broke. Replaced flywheel, clutch lining, and rear main seal. |
| 170000 mi US $146 |
Clutch slave cylinder malfunction Slave cylinder leaked, replaced. Replaced engine and transmission mounts due to excessive play, not outright failure |
| 177000 mi US $100 |
Clutch master cylinder failing. Replaced successfully. |
| 152000 mi US $450 |
Dual mass flywheel started to fail, the clutch would grab quickly while engaging. Replaced flywheel, clutch, throwout bearing, etc. |
| 91000 mi US $800 |
Left axle replaced |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 157000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced timing chain, timing tensioner and clutch assembly. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 129000 mi US $6089 |
Transmission failed. Replaced with revised transmission and oil cooler. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 75640 mi C $2200 |
Transmission toast - got totally re-built |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 294000 mi US $1500 |
Fifth gear spun on the shaft. Had some issues with syncros. So I just replaced the transmission. |
| 202000 mi US $600 |
Clutch replacement, including flywheel |
| 77000 mi US $3000 |
Manual transmission failed. Something came loose inside and was fired out the bell housing, leaving a 1"x3" hole. Estimated cost to repair was $3000. Sold to shop for $1500. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 258000 mi US $120 |
An item used by the variable valve timing system called a "shifter bar" needed replaced due to worn bushings at the center of the bar. Newer style shifter bars can just have the bushings replaced. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 94000 mi US $1300 |
New Clutch and flywheel |
| 143220 mi C $350 |
Wheel bearing replaced (Driver-rear) |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 143000 mi US $300 |
axle seals leaking transmission fluid were replaced |
| 148800 mi US $1009 |
inner cv boot cracked & leaking grease - replaced |
| 106600 mi C $400 |
Replaced half axle inner universal boot due to hole. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 85000 mi US $486 |
Squeaks from right front wheel -- turns out to be CV joint that needs replacement. |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 134000 mi US $700 |
Replaced cracked CV boot; CV joint itself in good condition. |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 205000 mi US $65 |
Replaced driver's side CV Axle |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 153000 mi US $300 |
Inner cv joint worn, boot damaged by external cut |
1999.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 173000 mi US $2009 |
Axle shaft broke away from transmission $2008.00, dealer fixed axle issue, car will not start... (see second issue) |
| 184000 mi US $1200 |
Transmission differential is held together with rivets, the rivets separated and caused wear on the transmission case. the worn metal caused the differential to fail. |
1998 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 100000 mi US $650 |
5 speed manual, differential exploded - put two holes in the case, soaked and ruined the clutch. After I bought the car I learned these transmissions are weak! Replaced with used transmission ($350.00), put in new clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, TO bearing, misc parts ($300.00). |
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