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Volkswagen Jetta Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Volkswagen Jetta   17 Jettas, 3.8 months of data per Jetta, average 4400 miles

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta 48 Jettas, 9.2 months of data per Jetta, average 11300 miles

Most problems reported are rattles. For some reason far more of these are being reported than for the 2011.44
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 49 Jettas, 9.4 months of data per Jetta, average 23800 miles21
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta sedan diesel 28 Jetta sedan diesels, 10.3 months of data per Jetta sedan diesel, average 37100 miles21
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta sedan 2.0T   11 Jetta sedan 2.0Ts, 7.5 months of data per Jetta sedan 2.0T, average 37200 miles

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta sedan 2.5   12 Jetta sedan 2.5s, 8.1 months of data per Jetta sedan 2.5, average 42000 miles

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 37 Jetta 2.5s, 8.6 months of data per Jetta 2.5, average 43900 miles34
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 34 Jetta 2.0Ts, 10.0 months of data per Jetta 2.0T, average 47800 miles46
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta diesel 64 Jetta diesels, 9.6 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 54600 miles53
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 40 Jetta 2.0Ts, 8.8 months of data per Jetta 2.0T, average 52100 miles41
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 42 Jetta 2.5s, 9.4 months of data per Jetta 2.5, average 55100 miles27
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 37 Jetta 2.0Ts, 9.2 months of data per Jetta 2.0T, average 76300 miles53
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 38 Jetta 2.5s, 8.8 months of data per Jetta 2.5, average 74500 miles47
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Volkswagen Jetta diesel 39 Jetta diesels, 9.9 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 106900 miles

Includes 2005.5 Jetta.80
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   18 Jetta 2.0Ts, 9.2 months of data per Jetta 2.0T, average 87300 miles

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 25 Jetta 2.5s, 7.9 months of data per Jetta 2.5, average 95500 miles

Includes 2005.5 Jetta.24
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Volkswagen Jetta diesel   12 Jetta diesels, 11.0 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 131400 miles

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta   11 Jettas, 9.3 months of data per Jetta, average 88600 miles

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta   22 Jettas, 9.5 months of data per Jetta, average 96400 miles

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2003 Volkswagen Jetta 38 Jettas, 7.1 months of data per Jetta, average 118000 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI.75
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Volkswagen Jetta diesel 25 Jetta diesels, 10.4 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 211000 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI.116
90% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Volkswagen Jetta diesel   14 Jetta diesels, 9.0 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 193400 miles

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta   11 Jettas, 7.9 months of data per Jetta, average 105900 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta diesel   13 Jetta diesels, 9.7 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 192700 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta 30 Jettas, 8.1 months of data per Jetta, average 144100 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI.84
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2000 Volkswagen Jetta diesel   14 Jetta diesels, 8.9 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 200000 miles

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2000 Volkswagen Jetta 25 Jettas, 7.2 months of data per Jetta, average 125400 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI.93
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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Repair costs are in local units.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Jetta in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2008 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 9000 0 The panel on one of the rear doors popped loose near the top. It almost looked like someone had tried to pry it away, but there was no sign of friction. The dealership said they'd seen a few do that. Replaced some interior clips and its good as new. 
Oct 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 6000 0 Door sill plastic panel loose. Probably present at delivery but I didn't notice it until the 5k mile maintenance. Replaced for free under warranty 
Mar 2012 78000 100 Cam follower replacement, preventative service. Fuel, air, cabin and plugs also changed. 
Aug 2012 92500 15 misfire on cyl4, bad plug. cost to replace:$15, time: 30-45 mins. 
Oct 2012 96700 120 Replaced rear shocks 
Jan 2013 101300 1000 T-belt, water pump, rollers etc. replace. Preventative maint. 
Mar 2013 104000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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