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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Engine Problems and Repair Histories

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 15000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 15000 0 Fuel leak found at 10k mile oil change. They cleaned it up and applied the recall. So far so good. 

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 13000 0 Turbo charge cooler freezes in certain weather conditions, resulting in no-start or stall. 
Sep 2012 22000 0 Issue with turbo - kinked vacuum line and cracked tube resulted in check engine light, no change in performance. Replaced cracked tube. 
Mar 2013 31000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 10000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 27000 0 diesel fuel gelled in system 
Oct 2012 44000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2013 21000 0 Engine light on, failed inspection due to issue with exhaust system. I do not know what, exactly, was wrong; as it was covered by warranty, and was repaired correctly, I didn't really care. 

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 2000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 28700 0 Frozen intercooler prevented car starting after a wet cold day, on a warm humid day. Well-known problem with this engine, witha TSB issued, but plausible deniability by lazy dealer, because the "car now starts". 
Jan 2013 48000 175 Turbo Intake hose 'kinked' and popped loose while on the freeway leasing to loss of power and 'limp mode' that allowed me to drive to my mechanic. Code showed air charge loss, leading to correct fix. Disappointing on a new car, though. 

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 5000 0 Vehicle stalled. Would not restart or even 'catch'. Dealer replace throttle body said plate was binding  
Mar 2013 21000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 3000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 15000 0 Frozen intercooler pipe causing no start condition. Cold weather intercooler kit ordered. This is a known issue by VW; apparently Massachusetts is not a cold enough environment to require this kit from manufacturer. 
Jan 2012 17000 0 Installation of cold weather intercooler package. 
Mar 2013 43000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 2000 Intercooler icing issue. Intercooler Iced. Installed cold weather kit. 
Sep 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 26000 0 Coolant warning light came on and was flashing. Manual stated not to drive car, this could be malfunction with cooling system. Car was towed to dealer, who ran pressure checks and checked hoses, but found nothing wrong. 
Mar 2013 27000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 53000 430 replace catalytic converter temperature sensor 
Mar 2013 58000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 16000 0 software upgrage to auto transmission, big improvement 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 21000 0 transmission reflash 
Mar 2013 45000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 20000 0 CEL Low Fuel Pressure Same CEL Low Fuel Pressure.....Fuel Pump and in-tank? fuel pump replaced ADDENDUM....CEL on againat 20K, restarted engine CEL has not reappeared. I do not think it's fixed 
Mar 2013 38000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 5300 0 Fuel tank lift pump failed and needed to be replaced 
Mar 2013 17000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 0   First odometer entry
May 2011 17000 0 check engine light - Evap system failure, no other symptoms. Was able to drive car till part arrived. 
Dec 2012 65000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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