2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Problems and Repair Histories

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	25420		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	27280	0	Rear Passenger door opening mechanism failed. Replaced mechanism and problem was solved.
Mar	2013	36580		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	1000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	8000	0	Problem with EGT sensor, software updated under recall.
Mar	2011	9000	0	Replacement EGT sensor was faulty.
Mar	2013	30000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	11780		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	11780	0	Bearing in transmission. Made a noise.
Oct	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	4000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	5000	0	Car hesitates under load at 21/2200 RPM,documented on TDI forum.Dealer says "no such problem" and probably didn't check anything but codes and since there was no "check engine light", there was no problem.Told the internet is not
Mar	2013	28000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	71000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	97000	2410	Intercooler hose leak at metal fitting. Hose replaced.
Dec	2012	114000	1100	Timing belt replacement
Mar	2013	123000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	1000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	21000	0	TDI engine. Twice in one week it would not start. Engine would crank then stop with a hard jerk. Started after sitting 5 mins, ran rough for 1 min. Found 2oz oil/water mix in intercooler pipe. Dealer could not replicate symptom or diagnose.
Jun	2011	32000	0	Replaced intercooler and intake piping to prevent accumulation of moisture which rendered the car inoperable in low temperatures. Covered under tsb released in May.
Mar	2013	91000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	3000	0	Instrument cluster mask had a rattle. Dealer added 'flocking' tape. Rattle occurs less often, but still will occasionally make noise
Jul	2010	9000	0	Bluetooth module would not work (no power) on intermittent ignition cycles. Problem appeared to occur more often in hotter weather. Dealership replaced module under warranty.
Sep	2010	11000	0	Sunroof would shudder when closing. Dealer recreated problem and fixed by cleaning and lubricating the sunroof guide rails. Rear passenger door lock would sometimes not unlock with rest of doors. Dealer recreated issue and replaced lock box in door.
Nov	2010	13000	0	Trim panel on rear of Rear passenger door handle came loose. Dealership re-attached.
Feb	2013	49500	100	Check engine light came on. Took to dealer and found that Exhaust Flap was stuck open. Part was replaced, covered under extended warranty. My deductible was $100, total cost was about $680
Mar	2013	51000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009			First odometer entry
Dec	2009		0	flat fixed
Jan	2010		0	dead battery. push started the car(manual transmission) and drove to the dealer. charging system checked with no trouble found. took the car for a long drive; the problem has not happened again.
Sep	2011	21000	0	drivers door did not lock using the key fob(remote). faulty door latch was replaced.
Jan	2012	24000	0	drivers door would not lock
Dec	2012	36000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	15000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	23000	0	Passenger-side rear door would not open from outside after power unlock. Could only open the door by mechanical door-open latch from inside. Dealer replaced the power-lock solenoid module and problem is fixed now.
Mar	2013	40000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	32000	0	Driver door appeared to be hanging low. Dealer inspected and confirmed that the door was coming loose from the car. They resecured the door.
Apr	2012	33000	0	Bad O2 sensor. Replaced.
Aug	2012	40000	0	Pressure sensor clogged for cylinder 1. Replaced glow plug sensor and fuel injector.
Mar	2013	54000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Rhode Island, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	8000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	40000	0	Hydrolock, leading to bent connecting rod. Was probably caused by fluid in intercooler. Engine replaced under warranty. Intercooler upgrade kit ordered, will be installed upon receipt.
Jul	2012	52000	420	TSB for Intercooler, install Cold Weather Kit. Check engine light error code P0142, EGR efficiency error. Code went away for a few days, the came back. Next diagnosis was to change EGR valve (there are two on this car), I didn't bother finding out which one, traded the car instead.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	9000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	10000	0	Updated ECU

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	10000	0	Front passenger door would catch while opening intermittently. During 10,000 free maintenance I mentioned and dealer lubed all door latches; problem fixed.
Aug	2011	21000	0	Electronic latch for rear passenger side door not responding to controls, requiring manual opening of the door from inside.
Apr	2012	31700	0	Rear door latch broken, possibly by too much force used to open. Electronic door latches on driver's, passenger's and one rear passenger doors were replaced. Right front door wouldn't lock and rear door sometimes wouldn't unlock.
Mar	2013	41000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	33500	0	Car had intermittent CEL, diagnosed as faulty exhaust flap, replaced under warrenty
Mar	2013	34000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	3000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	5000	0	Rear hatch release mechanism self-destructed and fell down into the hatch. Was 1300 miles from home; dealer ordered parts air freight and fixed it in 30 minutes the next day.
May	2011	21000	0	ECM reflash, possibly to address part-throttle hesitation.
Sep	2012	38000	366	Boost hose between turbo and intercooler rotted out.
Nov	2012	39500	0	EGR filter failed low pressure test. Not covered under federal 8/80 warranty, but VW agreed to pay given that car would not pass MA emissions test without replacing expensive EGR filter.
Dec	2012	40000	0	CEL back on less than 30 days/1 month after EGR filter replacement. Dealer says Diesel Particulate Filter failed. Car goes in Jan. 7 for new DPF and EGR filters, both this time under emissions warranty. Will I keep this car?
Jan	2013	40700	0	Dealer replaced failed Diesel Particulate Filter, failed EGR filter and one sensor. Covered under 80k emissions warranty. Sunroof rear drain plumbing leaking into cargo area and spare tire well.
Mar	2013	42000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	33000	0	Drivers side sun roof drain
Nov	2012	39300	0	Drivers and passenger side sun roof drains replace. Both A pillars replaced along with headliner do to water damage. Carpet was cleaned and disinfected. This was my second trip for the sun roof drains in less than a year.
Mar	2013	45000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	4000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	18000	0	center rear seat belt stuck. had to be cut and replaced.
Feb	2011	26700	0	replaced exhaust flapper
Apr	2011	30000	0	CEL came on. Dealer replaced glow plug in cylinder 4.
Sep	2012	60000	100	exhaust gas temperature sensor
Mar	2013	69000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	33480		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	37200	0	Knocking noise during steering cleared by replacing steering rack under warranty. Passenger seat belt buckle recepticle causing rattle.
Dec	2012	40300	0	Starter engaged, motor turned over and started but ran for only 20 seconds. This repeated 3 times after which it was towed to dealer. Car sat outside in below freezing temps for 2 days (because it occurred over weekend). The first dealer only found a drained battery. Car was subsequently seen by my regular dealer who diagnosed iced intercooler intake as the cause. Cold weather mod kit was installed which to date has solved problem.
Mar	2013	42160		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	11000	0	JSW with iPod interface ... frequently does not recognize an iPod plugged in. Of course it did recognize iPod on repair trip.
Jul	2011	23000	0	iPod connection never worked consistently with any of our three different iPod models.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	34000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	53000	0	Turbo system failed, whole turbo system replaced under power train warranty.
Sep	2012	55000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	36580	0	Replaced rear O2 sensor - 1K0 998 262 AE
Mar	2013	38440		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	14300	0	LR Door seal cracked and required replacment. LF Door latch required adjustment
Mar	2013	19000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	4000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	38000	100	Door lock
Jul	2012	43000	2225	Leak through sunroof.
Jan	2013	48000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	18000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	23000	0	Radio/Display unit quit working. Dealer replaced under warranty. Had to be ordered so we were given a loaner while it was in the shop.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	42300	231	replaced rear rotors and pads. Car spent many nights on beach and rear rotors rusted accelerating wear on pads.
Mar	2013	55000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	28700	38	Also noted a water leak in spare tire well and well cover. Mechanic said no leaks found but may have been result of not fully closing rear hatch. Will continue to monitor.
Oct	2012	32000	0	Persistent water leak in spare tire well. Not properly diagnosed on earlier visit. Mechanic found what he thinks caused the leak and rerouted a drain line from the sun roof to the right rear wheel well. So far, so good.
Mar	2013	33000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	54840	270	Electrical fault one glow plug - replaced.
Mar	2013	65720		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	66000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	68000	400	internal compressor failure, svc. advisor first said it would cost $1100.00. He made calls, and said VW would pay half.
Mar	2013	79000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	13000	0	Check Engine light came on again. Same problem as before dealer said they need to order parts.
Dec	2012	41000	0	Engine shut down on highway. CEL/MIL and fuel system lights flashing. Car would crank but failed to start. Towed to VW dealer. Diagnosed as High Pressure Fuel Pump failure and complete fuel system clean out required.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	3000	0	WENT IN FOR 90 DAY COURTESY CHECK UP.... UPDATED THE COMPUTER WHILE IN FOR THE COURTESY CHECK UP ....
Oct	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	2300	0	Radio intermittent failure. Attempted software update which caused the radio to completely stop working. Radio replaced under warranty.
Mar	2013	40000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	1000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	1000	0	Found 02 sensor fault code when scanned with my vcds 3 days after delivery. Check engine light came on 5 days after delivery. Dealer tried software flash, no help. Dealer installed new rear O2 sensor, problem fixed. Instrument lights randomly changed intensity. VCDS scan by owner had two fault codes in Central Electronics Module. Dealer ordered new Lighting Control Rheostat. Dealer installed new Lighting rheostat to fix intermittent problem. Car had air conditioning fault code in Central Electronics Module when scanned by owner two days after delivery. Owner noticed that a/c air was too cold, and could not be easily adjusted with temperature control on dash.
Jun	2011	9000	34	Reoccurence of intermittent failure of the Dimmer control on dash. VCDS showed fault codes related to shorts in dimmer. Instrument lights always on full, indicator lights failure on doors etc. Problem resolved itself.
Dec	2011	13000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	2000	0	Intermittant radio display failure.
Jul	2012	36000	0	CV axle bad since new. Reported problem early with no resolution. Finally fixed under warranty just before the warranty expired.
Apr	2013	45000	0	Cruise control stopped working. Repaired by dealer under extended warranty.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	4000	0	Found out that previos visit for electrical smell and radiator fan running was likely normal and related to burning of stored particulate exaust matter.
Nov	2010	13000	0	Poor AM and FM radio reception. Satellite Siris worked fine. TSB 2023500 fixed problem. Software update?
Mar	2013	48000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	33000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	33000	0	The back seat was coming apart already, though never have kids or pets back there. A metal piece which holds upholstery in place came loose and could not be made to snap back. In November replaced fuel pump, earlier had to fix Bluetooth.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	11000	0	Driver-side mirror lost turn signal indication and heated mirror function due to loose connector. Motor stayed functional. Connector reattached.
Feb	2012	35500	0	Rear seat bracket for cupholders replaced.
Sep	2012	45000	0	Dealer installed new Bluetooth module due to class-action lawsuit.
Mar	2013	53000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	28520	0	iced up intake due to moisture with subsequent melting causes water in the injection system. This could lead to severe engine damage due to hydrolock. problem known to vw no solution available yet. problem known in the forums
Mar	2011	40420	0	attempted to fix faulty casket in firewall, replamenet part arrived faulty, new part is ordered
Jun	2011	53320	0	iced up intercooler hose has been replaced with completely new intercooler and its connection
Dec	2011	77500	0	Fault Code cleared
Apr	2012	92580	100	turbo actuator position sensor G581 replaced
Jan	2013	119040	0	Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Circuit intermittent. Actuator Module for Turbocharger 1 intermittent.
Feb	2013	121540	650	Flap from the revised intercooler leaked air i.e. vacuum not held.
Mar	2013	124000	500	Exhaust pressure flap

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	10000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	11000	0	Audio stopped working. The dealer ordered the new system that had to be installed in about 3-4 days.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	10000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	11000	0	Creaks and rattles. Lots of them on a 7 month old car with 11K miles. Not good and am considering selling if i cannot get satisfaction.
Mar	2011	13000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	33000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	36000	0	Drivers side rear door gasket had become loose. Ordered new gasket. New gasket installed.
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	8060		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	9920	0	fuel tank level sensor bad, when filled up and restarted it showed off-scale. after second start-stop cycle, the indicator came back in range. dealer replaced with new part, told it was manufacturer defect and all covered under man.warr. when cold, coasting downhill in 3rd gear engine stumbles while speed is steady, with steady pressure on accelerator. intermittent, only happens when cold so dealer can't replicate or diagnose yet.
Dec	2010	19840	0	car failed to start after having been driven long distance, parked in cold for 4 hr. shop diagnosed as water trapped in intercooler/intake, said no fix currently, but problem seen numerous times with same intake design
Jan	2011	22320		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	28000	0	front passenger side and rear driver side door locks not locking/unlocking so they were replaced; rear driver side door window disconnected from mechanism that raises and lowers window so they replaced clip
Mar	2013	31000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	2000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	8000	0	Replaced secondary air sensor (P/N 07k-131-125-c) Replaced rear hatch trim (P/N 1k9-867-605-b-82v)
Nov	2012	19700	0	Replaced a jammed recirculation motor (P/N 1ko907511c)
Mar	2013	22000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Utah, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	5000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	15000	0	During hot weather only, the driver sunvisor became stiff and squawked when moved. Dealer ordered a replacement part. Rear seat armrest would not unlatch, so it could not be folded down. Dealer informed it was a common problem and was fixed during this trip
Jan	2012	22000	0	Upon starting, engine ran very rough, triggering check engine light. Driven to dealer. Faulty ignition coils found on 2 cylinders. All 5 ignition coils replaced under warranty.
Dec	2012	32000		Most recent odometer entry.