2001 Volkswagen Jetta Problems and Repair Histories
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Volkswagen Jetta Reliability through December 31, 2012
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New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2001 | Volkswagen Jetta | 32 Jettas, 8.0 months of data per Jetta, average 142600 miles Note high average odometer for the TDI.56 |
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| 2001 | Volkswagen Jetta diesel | 14 Jetta diesels, 9.4 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 190900 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 Jetta diesels, 9.4 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 190900 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 77000 | 450 | The car has been in and out of the shop with this problem for the past 6 months. I have taken it to 2 dealerships and 3 local shops-no luck. The person who was finally able to fix it was a VW specialist who replaced a vacuum tube and a hose |
| Oct | 2010 | 78000 | 450 | I'm done with this car. It's a complete piece of shit, and I can't fix it anymore. After taking it to 5 mechanics, no one can figure out what's wrong with it. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 121000 | 65 | Replace coil pack Coolant leak at thermostat housing Valve cover oil leak |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 137000 | 300 | Replaced timing belt, water pump, timing belt tensioner, accessories belt, accessories belt tensioner, thermostat, upgraded crank, power steering, and alternator pulleys. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 94000 | 588 | Replaced AC compressor and 1 radiator cooling fan |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Diagnose problem with car stalling in traffic and electrical system going haywire. Mechanic tightened up electrical connections but diagnosed an ECU problem. Problem went away temporarily afterward. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 101000 | 1100 | Car would stall and electrical system would go mostly dead/flickering, with continous, rapidly clicking relay sounds. At first car would restart after a few seconds, but had a dangerous incident where car was stalled in traffic for 2min. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 91000 | 400 | The dual-mass flywheel failed, allowing too much play. The clutch was slipping occasionally, though the clutch lining was not worn out. |
| Dec | 2006 | 94000 | 36 | Left side mirror glass was replaced, because the heating element had failed. |
| Jan | 2007 | 95000 | 186 | Front suspension work: Installed new ball joints and rear lower control arm bushings to solve clunking and worn bushings. Left CV axle replaced to eliminate vibration under acceleration. |
| Jul | 2007 | 100000 | 37 | The left end link on the front sway bar broke. |
| Sep | 2007 | 102000 | 10 | Replaced right headlight bulb. |
| Jun | 2008 | 110000 | 41 | The driver's window fell into the door. I installed a new window "kit", which includes new clips (now all metal instead of plastic and metal), new cables and other parts of the regulator assembly. This is a common problem with Mk4 VWs. |
| Sep | 2008 | 112000 | 15 | Failed door switch in driver's door was replaced. This affected alarm/remote locking operation as well as the dome and puddle lights and headlight/key warnings. The individual microswitch was replaced to save money over replacing the entire mechanism. |
| Dec | 2008 | 116000 | 43 | Replaced diesel injection pump top and middle seals. The pump had been weeping since I purchased the car from the original owner at 80k miles, but got worse in the last year. I have used Biodiesel in the car which may have exacerbated the problem. |
| Feb | 2009 | 118000 | 218 | Replaced rear rotors and pads, and front pads. Front rotors were machined. Brake fluid was replaced. |
| Mar | 2009 | 119000 | 15 | Replaced injector return lines. They hadn't started leaking, but were suspected to be letting air in. They were replaced with Viton hose because I have run high blends of biodiesel in the past, which likely contributed to their demise. |
| Apr | 2009 | 119000 | 15 | Hazard switch started smoking while driving (and the hazards weren't in use!), but continued to work. Called VW and verified that it had been replaced under an earlier recall campaign. Replaced the switch. |
| Jul | 2009 | 122000 | 593 | Replaced worn and leaking dampers (struts, shocks) with aftermarket Konis that don't significantly alter the ride/handling balance. 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. |
| Dec | 2009 | 126000 | 0 | Trunk latch stopped working. Removed from car and disassembled. Found that a spring had popped off inside the mechanism. It popped off again after reattachment. Ultimately, I had to bend the end of the spring to keep it secure. |
| Jul | 2010 | 131000 | 43 | Vacuum pipe between vacuum pump and brake booster had cracked at the ends, causing a leak. Part was replaced, solving the problem. Received recall notice regarding sunroof drains. Determined that the official VW "fix" was to snip off the end of the drain because of the likelihood of clogging, which I experienced. I clipped the ends myself instead of going to the dealer |
| Jun | 2011 | 142000 | 60 | Turbo variable vane (VNT) actuator ring was installed upside down, preventing the turbo from venting and causing an overboost condition at high engine load. The ring was reversed, fixing the problem. The only parts replaced were gaskets. |
| Jul | 2011 | 142300 | 20 | I decided to replace the left ball joint somewhat preemptively in part due to a slight vibration at highway speeds and because of miles on the car. I've now traced that vibration to the left halfshaft, which is a problem I've seen on this car before, too. |
| Sep | 2011 | 143000 | 184 | The lock module in the driver's door malfunctioned again. (I'd replaced a microswitch a few years ago.) Symptoms included no interior lights or headlight warning and occasional alarm malfunctioning. I bit the bullet and replaced the module. |
| Oct | 2011 | 143000 | 69 | The oil return line was observed to be weeping when the turbo was R&R'ed this past summer. The return line was replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 145000 | 9 | The injection pump "head" O-ring was leaking and was replaced in situ. This is not the authorized VW way to do it, though it saves a lot of time and money to not need to remove the pump from the car. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 161000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 165000 | 250 | Glow plug relay faulted out, causing a check engine light on the dash to illuminate. Had glow plug relay replaced. Brake pad wear indicator lamp on the dash came on. Had front brake pads replaced while the car was in the shop for the glow plug relay. |
| May | 2010 | 165500 | 200 | Glow plug light came back on after about a week. Need to get VAG-COM analyzer, rescheduled service for July. Shop also replaced the serpentine belt tensioner, which had began squeaking. Examined the old part. It was definately bad. |
| Oct | 2010 | 168000 | 350 | right rear caliper not completely releasing after applying emergency brake. Right rear caliper was replaced in addition to rear pads and rotors. |
| Apr | 2011 | 172000 | 125 | Turbocharger variable-vane mechanism not operating properly resulting in the computer limiting fuel delivery in extended full throttle application in situations such as passing. Will eventually require a new turbocharger to repair. driver's side windshield spray nozzle hose broke off down in the hood somewhere. Parts ordered and replaced. Problem solved |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 163000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 175300 | 1000 | Complete suspension rebuild, new struts, springs, bushings, etc. |
| Jun | 2012 | 180000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 137000 | 64 | Alternator pulley failed. Replaced pulley. |
| Jul | 2012 | 185000 | 0 | Headliner began to sag, then completely hung down. Repaired with 40 small screws and washers. |
| Mar | 2013 | 197000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 168000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 178000 | 0 | Old starter dragging...replaced with new starter |
| Mar | 2011 | 179000 | 350 | Needed new front struts, tie rod ends, ball joints, bushings, wheel bearings, etc. In fairness, I commute 60 miles daily on a very rough road. |
| Apr | 2013 | 190000 | 20 | Rear view mirror mount broke off. Brittle, aged, sun-baked plastic. Replacement mirror and mount was $20, and took about 3 minutes to install. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 129000 | 500 | I replaced all the brake calipers/rotors and pads as they were sticking and causing poor rotor wear and premature wear and warping. |
| Apr | 2011 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 99000 | 60 | CEL came on. Code indicated general glow plug fault. Found #2 glow plug open circuit (infinite resistance - spec is about 1 ohm). Replaced all (4) glow plugs. Had code cleared. Problem fixed. |
| Feb | 2008 | 103000 | 86 | Glass started to fall from passenger side front window. Plastic window clips the logical problem, so I ordered parts on-line to repair. Disassembeld per VW Vortex instructions and repaired successfully. Seven year warranty expired on this.. |
| Mar | 2008 | 104000 | 60 | Front passenger side window would not close. Problem was the window plastic clips failed allowing the glass to drop. Ordered a kit from Impex with metal clips and repaired following VW Vortex instructions. |
| Sep | 2008 | 115000 | 0 | Glove box latch detached from lid. Disassembled lid and reinstalled latch. The pivot pins had slid out of position allowing the latch to detach. Repositioned pins and glued in place. Reglued inner and outer lid shells. Outcome: Successful repair. |
| Apr | 2009 | 123000 | 5 | Wife heard an occasional 'clunk' in the front end. I thought it was the sway bar bushings; however, upon beginning work I found the nut on the bolt securing the upper sway bar link to be loose several turns. Locktited and torqued all sway bar fastners. |
| Jun | 2009 | 127000 | 5 | CEL lit on startup, code indicated glow plug fault. Ohmed plugs, all OK. Bought electric contact cleaner and cleaned harness and plugs. Had code purged. No further issue. Turn signal flasher would randomly flash after using signals. Cleaned turn signal stalk area in steering column with electric contact cleaner (no disassembly). No further issues. |
| Dec | 2009 | 138000 | 0 | CEL came on shortly afer start. Suspected glow plug circuit, checked plugs, OK. Cleaned harness and plugs with DeOxit and reconnected harness. Had Auto Zone pull code, 0380 general glow plug fault. Cleared code, has not reappeared. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 128000 | 295 | Remove and replace left wheel bearing/hub assembly |
| Jun | 2011 | 154000 | 9 | Replaced cracked engine oil dipstick tube. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 86000 | 50 | Replaced Swaybar end links |
| Mar | 2010 | 92000 | 100 | Replace rear pads, rotors. Replaced front sway bar bushings. |
| Jun | 2011 | 116000 | 150 | Replace Shocks |
| Nov | 2011 | 124000 | 400 | Replace all PCV components |
| Jan | 2012 | 128000 | 75 | Plastic coolant flange degraded overtime and could no longer seal |
| Mar | 2012 | 130000 | 850 | Replace struts, ball joints, control arms and bushings, tie rod inners and outers. |
| Dec | 2012 | 145000 | 125 | Replaced valve cover and cam gaskets replaced coolant fitting that cracked Seal between cooler and engine block was leaking, so I needed to remove the cooler to replace the seal. I changed the cooler and hose as preventative measure while changing the seal. |
| Mar | 2013 | 149000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 37200 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 40300 | 0 | Symptom: Check engine light on (again, comes on and off periodically) & uneven/rough idle. Diagnostic test came up with: 17545 p1137 Long Term Fuel Trim Add.Fuel,Bank1 System too Rich 17705 p1297 Connection turbocharger - throttle valve pressure hose |
| Mar | 2008 | 44640 | 500 | Check engine light, uneven idle ending in stalling the car. First repair cleared up the codes in the computer test completely, but problem reocurred couple weeks after at which time mass air intake meter (I thought it was sensor, but mechanic called ... |
| Jun | 2009 | 54560 | 180 | Check engine light on again (goes off couple of days after oil change and computer codes reset for the past few years). Replaced one of the (intake?) hoses that had a cut on it and reset the computer. Another hose adjacent to it needed change per mechani Another intake (?) hose needed replacement per mechanic to resolve check engine light. Ordered part, to be replaced next time. The light came off again few days after replacing the hose per previous report for the same trip Rear windshield wiper starting to work always at the engine start time (regardless of switch position) and runs for about 2.5 time longer than if in intermittent mode, before stopping, but at random position on the glass, instead of the bottom end of it. Rubber seal that goes along the left side of the roof under the front and rear left door, had damage (holes) due to ice buildups during the winter that acted like a glue, causing soundproofing issues, but also freezing of windows and locks in winter Front right headlight needed replacement. replaced by myself |
| Sep | 2009 | 56420 | 1150 | Replaced all remaining air intake hoses. Reset the codes.The check engine light came back on after a few days. I don't bother to take it to the mechanic anymore - I am deciding whether to change mechanic, or change the car, or ignore. Replaced the rubber seal/moulding Symptom: Noisy muffler/exhaust. Exhaust pipe was broken/torn. Replaced the complete exaust pipe, together with the catalytic converter. |
| Jan | 2010 | 59500 | 749 | Check engine light on (same codes as previously reported), uneven idle when cold engine. Replaced parts: turbo cat-off valve, valve cover gasket & CAM tensioner gasket (both leaking per shop). Engine not reaching regular temperature and also growing much slower than usually. Replace Thermostat and temp.sensor. CEL did come back on a few days after previous repair. But then shop simply reset it and it has remained off since then. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 95000 | 0 | Driver Side window regulator broke - replaced cable kit to repair. |
| Mar | 2012 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 98000 | 250 | Replaced starter motor. Old starter motor was not disengaging immediately upon starting the engine. Had driven car w/problem for over a year prior to replacing the starter. |
| Dec | 2008 | 99000 | 100 | Replace lower transmission mount. |
| Feb | 2009 | 100000 | 1000 | Replace front struts, strut mounts, and strut mount bearings. |
| Jun | 2009 | 101000 | 30 | Replaced front swaybar bushings. |
| Mar | 2010 | 104000 | 700 | Replace passenger side front axle due to torn CV joint boot. |
| Jun | 2010 | 105000 | 1250 | Replace Tie Rod Ends. Replace right rear wheel bearing. |
| Jul | 2010 | 106000 | 75 | Front swaybar bushings and end links. |
| Nov | 2010 | 108000 | 2000 | Flywheel broke. Replaced flywheel, clutch lining, and rear main seal. |
| Mar | 2013 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 123000 | 420 | Wheel bearing needed replacement after 120,000 miles. |
| Nov | 2007 | 132000 | 650 | Other rear wheel bearing needed replacement. Thermostat needed replacement. |
| Jan | 2008 | 136000 | 436 | Replaced both front wheel bearings. One was a new replacement, the other was replaced 40,000 miles ago. |
| Aug | 2008 | 144000 | 170 | Passenger window regulator clips broke, window fell into door. Replaced window regulator, fixed problem. |
| Dec | 2008 | 149000 | 400 | Turbo downpipe flex joint developed a leak. Entire downpipe was replaced. |
| Jun | 2009 | 158000 | 400 | Camshaft chain tensioner was faulty, developed chain rattle, replaced |
| Sep | 2009 | 158000 | 0 | Ignition coil failed, dealer replaced all 4 under recall |
| May | 2010 | 169500 | 38 | Replaced engine and transmission mounts due to excessive play, not outright failure Alternator failed while on highway. Valve cover gasket was leaking, replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | 177000 | 100 | Clutch master cylinder failing. Replaced successfully. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 114700 | 185 | Rear passenger wheel bearing making howling / whining noise that changed pitch with vehicle speed. Got OEM German part for $85 and spent about $100 on installation with help from a Craigslist mechanic. Needed a machine shop to remove parts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 116000 | 106 | Car sometimes wouldn't start, sometimes would stall, sometimes hesitate. Turned out to be the Crank Position Sensor. Got one off Amazon for $59 and paid $47 labor to have it replaced. Car runs smooth now. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 150000 | 300 | Flex pipe on catalytic converter assembly broke. Replaced myself in about 2 hours with basic hand tools. |
| Mar | 2013 | 162000 | 80 | Trunk weather seal had deteriorated, replaced with aftermarket part. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 134540 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 134940 | 1000 | Alternator died on a major highway |
| Dec | 2012 | 136400 | 1300 | Timing belt, water pump and all that jazz replaced Front right balljoint as well as FLCA bushings needed to be replaced. Bushings were basically gone and the balljoint made noticeable sound over bumps |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 127000 | 786 | The radiator cracked and connecting hoses, because of the material they're constructed from cracked as well. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 121700 | 1500 | Coilpack failure. Broken waterpump. |
| Aug | 2011 | 123300 | 0 | replacement of thermostat system and water displacement system (aka VR6 crackpipe). |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 212000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 265000 | 320 | tensioner pulley wore out causing drive belt to rip off. New tensioner pulley assembly and drive belt installed. |
| Nov | 2010 | 282000 | 600 | AC blowing out hot air not cold. Went bad during last summer month. Did not repair given cost and will not be using until next summer again. Living with issue for now. |
| Dec | 2010 | 286000 | 1200 | front bumper defective (VW does not recall) this has occurred before. Bumper too low and EASILY breaks from holding latches/screws but stays on car, looks as if u were in accident, happens if go over any normal parking space concrete stop |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 57000 | 662 | flushed coolant and replaced pipe. Also did oil change |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 90000 | 0 | CEL for O2 sensor, scanned code to verify |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 160000 | 500 | Radiator replaced |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 213000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 218000 | 450 | The car had a leak in one of the vacuum hoses and a bad 'mass air flow' sensor |
| Sep | 2009 | 233000 | 500 | the brakes had never been replaced. I had them replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 248000 | 100 | replaced ball joints and tie-rods. They were original equipment. |
| Aug | 2010 | 261000 | 700 | cooling system leak motor mount |
| Jan | 2011 | 273000 | 381 | There was a minor water leak and it was fixed. |
| Jul | 2011 | 285700 | 400 | alternator went out |
| Oct | 2012 | 320700 | 150 | lights in dash (speedometer, fuel gauge,etc.) when out. air condition stopped working |
| Mar | 2013 | 332000 | 1800 | replaced compressor and fan. replaced timing belt |
| Volkswagen Jetta in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 61380 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 67580 | 1000 | Steering column replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 75020 | 800 | rear brakes |
| Mar | 2013 | 80600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 93000 | 625 | Car overheating. Replaced thermnostat and tuned misfiring. |
| Dec | 2010 | 98000 | 800 | Replaced struts and shocks. |
| Mar | 2011 | 99000 | 120 | Replaced both lower control arms. |
| Jun | 2012 | 104000 | 500 | Body throttle, new plugs and cables. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 133000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 178000 | 1000 | catalytic converter |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 190000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 211000 | 450 | Timing belt |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 220100 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 223580 | 700 | Pulsating when brakes applied. Replaced all 4 rotors and pads. |
| Aug | 2011 | 228160 | 260 | Noise from the rear passenger side wheel, replaced the wheel bearing and speed sensor. The problem was fixed. |
| Dec | 2011 | 234360 | 0 | Blew a gasket and ran out of oil, by the time i pulled over the engine started knocking. The gasket is right where the oil filter is installed. I replaced the gasket and added Lucas, noise is reduced, but I stopped driving the vehicle. |
| Apr | 2012 | 235600 | 950 | Ran out of oil, engine was shot, replaced it with a used engine from another vehicle. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 91000 | 0 | Intermittent "Check Engine light" after replacing O2 sensors (Front and Rear), Dealer diagnosed with "Bad Catalytic Converter". Replaced it under Manufacturer's Extended Emission Warranty. |
| Sep | 2009 | 100000 | 2400 | Timing Belt and tensioner replaced, Water pump replaced, Accesory belt replaced, power steering fluid and transmission fluid replaced. oil pan replaced. oil dip stick and tube replaced. exhaust mid-pipe replaced |
| Dec | 2009 | 102000 | 500 | Replaced both Tie-end rods, Sway bar bushings, and sway bar end-links. |
| Jun | 2011 | 118000 | 150 | No cold air blowing when A/C is ON. Replaced A/C pressure switch/sensor replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 129000 | 6089 | Transmission failed. Replaced with revised transmission and oil cooler. Replaced control arm bushings and sway bar bushing for the knocking noise. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 132000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 133000 | 544 | Check engine and ABS light came on. Check Engine light started to flash and car would lose power. Replaced the left front ABS sensor and the O2 sensor. |
| Apr | 2013 | 133000 | 0 | Check Engine light came back on. It was fixed for free. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 65 | Reattached plastic under-shield piece | |
| Nov | 2006 | 253 | Replaced coolant temperature sensor and gas-cap | |
| Jul | 2007 | 157 | Metal casing under the engine fell off - replaced. | |
| Mar | 2011 | 121700 | 40 | Trunk mechanism broken (won't open) - ordered new parts and installed |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 124620 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 127720 | 1800 | Vane rod seized on turbo. Discovered dealer had sold car with broken turbo. Turbo replaced and second turbo blew within 1 hour. Replaced again but still having overboost and stumble problem. Glow plugs also replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 207080 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 207080 | 0 | Oil leak into the Turbo. Would have cost $3,000 so traded car. Glow plug short somewhere. ABS. |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 159000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 171000 | 5 | Door switch (that tells the car if the door is open or closed) was inop, repaired myself for about $5. |
| Apr | 2010 | 178000 | 350 | Coolant hose had a slow leak. System drained, flushed and hose replaced. fuel line came unseated on injector pump. Line repositioned and tightened |
| Jan | 2011 | 188000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 106000 | 412 | mass air flow sensor bad |
| Jan | 2008 | 117000 | 500 | Timing belt. |
| Feb | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 79000 | 0 | Timing belt snapped while driving. Valves destroyed. Dealership replaced entire top half of engine after finding out a 10 yr/100k mile warranty was still in effect. Sold car with an axle problem and an exhaust system issue. The mechanic at the vw dealer estimated about $5000 of repair work over the next few months (!). |
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 73000 | 100 | passenger side CV axle fractured due to rigorous acceleration. Replacement purchased via local VW/Audi shop and my friend and I installed it. Repair time approximately 2 hours. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 63000 | 80 | Replaced the secondary air solenoid, and also the vaccum hose cuz the engine light was on. You can buy cheap vaccum hose from Kragen for $1.29/foot and it's 300% thicker than the original vacuum hose -- they designed the car to fail. Dealer replaced MAF free of charge. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 137000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 138000 | 580 | Suspension coil broken. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 113460 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 117800 | 800 | Engine mount replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 119040 | 500 | Periodic non-starting. Suspected starter-motor. Repaired alternator, starter, installed relay to relieve load on ignition. Now suspect it may be immobiliser? |
| Dec | 2010 | 124620 | 1430 | Suspension needed adjustment, and shock-tops needed replacement. |
| Jun | 2011 | 130200 | 400 | Water pump malfunction: cam-belt was driving pump, but plastic impeller had been broken off. Replaced with new, all-metal pump. |
| Sep | 2011 | 130820 | 1500 | Front control arms needed to be replaced again. Apparently only manufacturer spec works well. "Generic" parts gave in after less than a year! |
| Oct | 2011 | 130820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 156000 | 220 | Thermostat Housing Cracked. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 65000 | 990 | Replaced catalytic converter. Driver side power window regulator and motor replaced. |
| Mar | 2009 | 71000 | 365 | Trunk latch broke and would not open with key or button. |
| Sep | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 66340 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 72540 | 230 | wiper arms jammed, replaces with new ones 1hr labour |
| Sep | 2007 | 75640 | 2200 | Transmission toast - got totally re-built |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 107000 | 100 | Cigarette lighter quit working for the fourth time in 7 years. Electric trunk release mechanism broke as the entire assembly is made of metal except for the actuator which is plastic. Part cost is $250, as VW only sells the entire assembly. Oil consumption. The car needs a full quart of oil every 500 - 600 miles. This is a non-turbo engine, but told that all VWs do that. There is no oil leak that I can see. |
| Nov | 2008 | 118000 | 0 | Bad fuel readout. It has lost its accuracy. Low fuel indication may occur when there's no fuel left, or with 2 gallons left (as it should) or anywhere in between. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 97000 | 946 | Timing belt, water pump, timing belt tensioner replaced because the water pump was failing. New right front axle. |
| Aug | 2007 | 103000 | 255 | Rear pads and rotors. |
| May | 2008 | 118000 | 0 | Engine block bolt broken, timing belt slipped, died in flight. |
2000 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 108000 | 600 | Replaced wheel well covers on both front wheels due to damage from road debris. |
| Jan | 2008 | 110000 | 1200 | Replaced worn tie rods. |
| Dec | 2008 | 114000 | 1200 | Brake light switch. |
| Jan | 2009 | 114000 | 800 | Replaced generator. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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