2002 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 | |
| 2002 | Volkswagen Jetta | 11 Jettas, 8.3 months of data per Jetta, average 108300 miles Small sample size. Join or 11 Jettas, 8.3 months of data per Jetta, average 108300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2002 | Volkswagen Jetta diesel | 14 Jetta diesels, 9.4 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 189200 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 Jetta diesels, 9.4 months of data per Jetta diesel, average 189200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2002 Volkswagen Jetta
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| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 118000 | 0 | coolant flange leaking |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2004 | 0 | dealer replaced radio under warranty | |
| Sep | 2006 | 333 | replaced timing belt, rollers,bearings ect. and water pump. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 135 | r/r front and rear brakes, replace headlight bulbs | |
| Apr | 2007 | 600 | r/r front struts and rear shocks, replace front swaybar bushings | |
| Oct | 2007 | 131000 | 240 | replaced drivers side wheel bearing. |
| Dec | 2007 | 131000 | 215 | R&R Alternator with rebuilt unit |
| Jan | 2008 | 4 | replaced interior cargo light bulb. | |
| Feb | 2008 | 309 | replaced cat and about 18 inches of exhust pipe. price reflects parts and labor. | |
| Jan | 2010 | 188700 | 175 | r/r alternator....r/r original battery 8 yrs old and still working,(can u believe that?) replaced battery with same one from vw dealer |
| Dec | 2010 | 208000 | 200 | replaced 4 glow plugs, r&r glowplug harness, R&R ball joints and control arm bushings |
| May | 2011 | 219000 | 300 | replaced drivers side front axle bearing r/r alternator with rebuilt part |
| Sep | 2011 | 226000 | 0 | Clean suet and carbon from intake manifold. |
| Oct | 2011 | 229000 | 800 | replaced timing belt, rollers tenisioner, idler bearing, waterpump, thermostat and housing, serpenteen belt |
| Feb | 2012 | 233700 | 45 | r/r glow plugs with 4 new ones reset cel install new aluminn skid plate |
| Mar | 2012 | 235000 | 150 | r/r front brake pads and rotors,brake fluid flush,change gear oil in trans |
| Dec | 2012 | 255000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 1700 | Mutiple repairs, timing belt replace, governor for ti29ing belt, water pump (optional), crank sensor. | |
| Mar | 2009 | 134000 | 1400 | Engine timing belt kaput! The belt tensioner was kaput as well! The rear washer is kaput and expensive! The antenna stopped working and had to be replaced. |
| Oct | 2009 | 140000 | 707 | Intake manifold fouled by carbon and maintenance 707 dollars. Car would not start. |
| May | 2011 | 164000 | 260 | replaced the wheel bearing |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 80000 | 0 | Check engine light has been on for 1.5 yrs. Had glow plug replaced at dealer a year ago-came back on in 3 days. Did nothing. New shop identified the faulty plug #1, cleaned the plugs and then #3 came on. They cleared the light. I am again doing nothing |
| Sep | 2008 | 85000 | 0 | I asked shop to perform diagnostic during routine maintainance. The glow plug is still the fault. They checked the plugs, fine. Cleared the light, but came back on in 2 days. Rear brake pads & Rotors |
| Jul | 2009 | 96000 | 25 | Glow Plug Fault. Changed one glow plug & lubricated the harness as suggested on the forum. |
| Jan | 2010 | 104700 | 250 | Glow plug fault still tripping check engine light. Car was getting harder & harder to start. Replaced the glow plug wiring harness. Seems to have worked. |
| Apr | 2010 | 110000 | 500 | Brake light switch - replaced twice by owner. Neither the generic nor the one from the dealer worked - the shop replaced again & all the bulbs too. Apparently, the switch was making them 'stay on' so they were burnt out. |
| May | 2010 | 110000 | 2500 | I could tell the transmission was starting to slip - from reverse to drive. No problems from 1st to 2nd, etc.... |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 60000 | 200 | Engine temp sensor on dashboard intermittently went to 0. |
| Jan | 2010 | 70000 | 1200 | Both passenger side doors leaked when it rained |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 178000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 180000 | 390 | fuel sender was inoperative between 1/2 to 1/8 fuel range. Fuel sender is not sold separately; so I had to replace fuel pump with fuel sender I noticed that the hand brake is 'higher' than normal when engaged. Checked the rear rotors and are probably nearing maximum wear limit. Replaced rear rotors and handbrake is back to normal height. Engine overheated after a 45-min freeway drive and while queued in traffic. The radiator fan was not running. Shorted the contacts to the temp sensor on the radiator to force the fan ON. Replaced the sensor the next day. |
| Oct | 2012 | 210000 | 900 | leaking head gasket was pressurizing the cooling system |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 88300 | 1000 | Coolant leak at manifold flange. Water leaking into cabin filter and firewall seal. Both seals replaced and cabin filter replaced. Brake pads down to 25%. Replace. |
| Sep | 2012 | 89000 | 950 | Thermostat, water pump replaced to address overheating issue. Timing chain was also replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2005 | 200 | Replaced brake power booster due to vacuum leak (bad diaphram). | |
| Jun | 2005 | 500 | Replaced all shock absorbers due to wear. Aftermarket shocks used instead of OEM. | |
| Apr | 2008 | 800 | Replaced flywheel. Dual-mass flywheel's springs and absorption mechanism failed. Replaced with solid flywheel from VR6. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 241000 | 125 | Faulty MAF sensor |
| Nov | 2009 | 241000 | 157 | Faulty side impact air bag sensor replaced. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 265000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 267000 | 800 | Rebuilt fifth gear, manual transmission. Front brake pads and rotors. |
| Nov | 2011 | 288000 | 0 | fuse for radio blew. Had to remove radio to replace |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 141000 | 400 | The damper which diverts heated air into passenger compartment separated from the control lever. |
| Sep | 2012 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 147000 | 913 | Timing belt change: timing belt, water pump, tensioner, rollers, stretch bolts, and accessory belt The left radiator fan was noted as not working. As this is a diesel, the fan won't be missed except in hot weather in stop and go traffic. Will replace later. |
| Mar | 2013 | 160000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 199000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 225000 | 2000 | Engine lifter broke, necessitating replacement of head. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 171740 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 173600 | 0 | Right door lock. Lights on warning alarm. |
| Jul | 2009 | 179800 | 75 | Replaced bushings of front control arm Front driver lock |
| Jan | 2010 | 189100 | 830 | Coolant manifold below vacuum pump disintegrated Waterpump failed, leaking seal shaft bearing tired, replaced. Replaced timing belt system 50000km's early. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 179800 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 182900 | 0 | Not really a problem, but changing the headlight on the driver's side for the first time is definitely a pain!! I tried doing it at night and had issues. The next day however was much easier after tinkering around. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 152000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 155000 | 120 | oil line that cools turbo broke and had to be replaced. Massive oil leak notified me that there was a problem. Dealer had line in stock, repair took about 45 minutes |
| May | 2011 | 172000 | 120 | Oil line from front of engine to rear servicing the turbo failed for the third time. Will have friend re-make the hose with a flexible rubber fitting at the front of the car to eliminate stress fracture from developing again. |
| Jun | 2011 | 173000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 97000 | 250 | Cleaned intake manifold. |
| Jul | 2008 | 126000 | 260 | Replaced glow plugs. |
| Jun | 2011 | 173000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 50000 | 500 | All glowplugs (4) were bad and had to be replaced. Coolant temperature was bad and had to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2007 | 56000 | 200 | Check engine light threw a glow plug #4 fault. Dealer replaced glow plug harness because all glow plugs had been replaced a couple of months earlier. Problem reappeared three days after dealer replaced glow plug harness. Check engine light was on. ECM threw errors for glow plugs #1 and #4. Dealer tested glow plugs and replaced #1 and #4 after only two months of use. Entire cost was covered by dealer. |
| Jan | 2009 | 67000 | 800 | Car would not start on more than one occasion. Temp coolant sensor replaced. Exhaust system cleaned out for soot buildup. Intake manifold and EGR valve cleaned of soot buildup. |
| Feb | 2010 | 77500 | 60 | Glow Plug #3 was replaced. Check engine light caused me to pull diags from the ECM and repair issue. |
| Aug | 2010 | 83000 | 600 | Glow plug 3 was bad. Dealer replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 83000 | 1000 | Timing belt was replaced. |
| Jan | 2011 | 86000 | 900 | Alternator housing where belt wraps to drive the device broke off causing damage to engine. Alternator had to be replaced along with drive belt and coolant lines. |
| Apr | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 105000 | 250 | Replaced injector nozzles. #1 was clogged and leaking. http://chuck.goolsbee.org/archives/317 |
| Jul | 2007 | 112000 | 800 | Routine replacement of engine timing belt, serpentine belt. Replaced water pump. |
| Mar | 2009 | 136000 | 120 | I replaced a faulty Mass Airflow Sensor which was causing a check engine light and poor performance. |
| Nov | 2009 | 149000 | 50 | Crack in pipe from Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Cooler; part of the EGR system. I replaced the pipe, along with gaskets. While I had the EGR system apart I cleaned the EGR and intake manifold. Replaced intake manifold gasket. Also changed brake fluid. |
| Jan | 2010 | 151000 | 189 | Rear brake pads worn. Went ahead and replaced pads on all four wheels. Also repaired a broken armest/storage box latch. |
| Sep | 2011 | 180000 | 1000 | Non-functioning turbocharger. Replaced turbo. Also replaced clutch (wear items). Performed 180,000 mile service (new timing, accessory belts, new water pump.) Installed a new alternator. |
| Jan | 2013 | 202000 | 100 | Blew a seal on the injection pump |
| Mar | 2013 | 206000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 80000 | 0 | Transmission rebuilt in August due to rough shift from 2nd to 3rd, had same problem, brought in, still not fixed. |
| Apr | 2007 | 81000 | 0 | I took my Jetta in again for transmission problems, to the same independent mechanic where it was serviced before, and it was finally fixed. |
| Oct | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 219000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 219000 | 1250 | Turbo blew up |
| Volkswagen Jetta in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 47120 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 48980 | 1000 | The drivers side window made a loud thump when it went all the way to the bottom. |
| Sep | 2007 | 70060 | 362 | fuel line leak which would have resulted in a fire if left unresolved |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 160700 | 400 | Both lower control arms replaced as well as shocks. Replaced fan behind radiator and compressor.Paid $150 for rebuilt compressor in Miami, $130 for service. Replaced fan myself. Ordered it off of ID parts for under 100. Glow plugs needed replacing as well as fuel filter and coolant flange. Ordered all parts off IDparts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 162000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 346 | Replaced Busted Oil Pan | |
| Nov | 2006 | 8 | Antenna Gasket | |
| Dec | 2006 | 11 | Brake Light Switch | |
| Feb | 2007 | 39 | Replaced broken sway bar link | |
| Aug | 2007 | 460 | Replaced left side radiator fan & serviced A/C | |
| Jul | 2008 | 286 | Install Control Arm Bushings & align | |
| Aug | 2008 | 63 | Install Glow Plug Wiring Harness (error code 17055) | |
| Feb | 2009 | 620 | Trans Mount & Hanger, Axle Shaft | |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 300 | Removed intake manifold to remove standard sludge buildup. The EGR and PCV empty into the intake manifold and create a tar-like substance that chokes the engine. This is common on ALL VW TDI engines through 2006. Must be done or engine runs VERY poorly | |
| Jul | 2008 | 5000 | Replaced auto transmission (01M) due to mechanical failure. Still experiencing bad shifts due to erratic transmission control module operation. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 165700 | 250 | Replace rear axle bushings. I have never done this on a car before. The rear swing axle bushings soften and fail. The result is a very harsh and scary sounding clang whenever the rear wheel drops hits a pothole. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 15 | Coolant temp sensor | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 155000 | 25 | Failed Diesel Glow Plug, throwing CEL, no drivability issue at all, but California now smog checks diesels and a lit CEL will be failure. |
| Aug | 2012 | 159000 | 50 | Cooling system flange cracked. |
| Nov | 2012 | 162300 | 90 | Replacement cooling flange leaked after 1 month, removed and reinstalled with black RTV sealant. Research on net indicated this is a common fix. 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. |
| Apr | 2013 | 169000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 168000 | 360 | replace right and left parking brake line replace broken cigarette lighter assembly |
| Mar | 2012 | 176000 | 777 | Loss of power and fuel consumption down to 34mpg hwy. Replaced Air Mass Sensor, Fuel Filter, Thermostat, Cleaned Intake Manifold, Gasket, Results Now getting 42mpg |
| Sep | 2012 | 191000 | 137 | Antenna Base replace due to wearing out could have caused rust on the roof. |
| Dec | 2012 | 198000 | 211 | Trunk lock Actuator |
| Mar | 2013 | 204000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 97000 | 600 | Front end ball joints worn |
| Jun | 2010 | 112000 | 300 | Wiring harness for glow plugs bad and replaced. |
| Aug | 2010 | 112000 | 1500 | Throttle body dirty. Other misc wear items and preventative maintenance. |
| Dec | 2012 | 172000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 146000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 147000 | 500 | Was in bad need of a tune up, car was not getting any power and jerking when changing gears. Something wrong with the computer causing dozens of errors to show from bumper to bumper. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 50000 | 300 | Replaced rear brake pads Rear side marker light replaced |
| Dec | 2008 | 54000 | 550 | The "comfort control module" failed and was replaced. |
| Apr | 2009 | 56000 | 100 | Failed temperature sensor. |
| Sep | 2009 | 58000 | 100 | Required new main fuse. Needed new rear shocks. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 780 | Timing Belt Package | |
| Mar | 2009 | 150 | Water pipe O-Ring leak | |
| May | 2009 | 400 | Fuel line leak | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 400 | Replaced turbo, ignition coils, spark plugs, O2 sensor, cat converter | |
| Jan | 2010 | 99 | Placed passenger's side window back on tracks | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 400 | Transmission/ASR error - could not be diagnosed/fixed - cleared up later cause stalling/bucking & check engine codes may have been caused by vacuum hose issues solved in Sept 2007 | |
| Apr | 2007 | 200 | Temp Sensor error - could not be fixed - left with a blinking temp sensor light under certain circumstances. | |
| Sep | 2007 | 400 | Vacuum hoses needed to be replaced, they rotted out and leaked - 3 small hoses 1 large hose | |
| Oct | 2007 | 1300 | Turbo Oil seal failure | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 157000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 161300 | 40 | Exhaust hanger was old and needed replacement to lift exhaust into proper place |
| Apr | 2012 | 164000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 115000 | 425 | had to replace the alternator |
| Jun | 2011 | 116000 | 465 | replaced power steering pump |
| Apr | 2012 | 122700 | 200 | replaced thermostat and water hose |
| Apr | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 71000 | 40 | check engine light on. computer code as evaporator leak = fuel cap leak/problems, i was advised to buy new fuel cap if engine lgiht comes on again. computer was reset. check engine light came back after 2 days. ordered a new fuel cap. Installed new fuel cap, CEL has remained off. |
| Mar | 2009 | 99000 | 0 | Steady (not blinking) check engine light comes and goes. Stays on mostly for about 3 weeks and off for about 1 week. |
| Oct | 2009 | 108000 | 375 | oxygen sensor was replaced. repair shop also recommended to replace spark plug as well. car symptoms were hesitation/surging on acceleration. actually the check engine light has been on for a while but without symptoms back then. |
| Dec | 2009 | 109000 | 0 | repair cost at dealer amounted to >$1000. involved PCV and other related problem. told dealer not to repair. traded my VW jetta for a new car since then |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 900 | Timing Belt, Waterpump and Gasket | |
| Oct | 2008 | 400 | Steering Rack replace due to oil seal leak on one end | |
| Sep | 2009 | 75020 | 110 | Fuel Pump relay failed and was replaced |
| Jan | 2010 | 81840 | 400 | Battery failure...all keys had to be reprogrammed |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 47120 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 48980 | 600 | Oil leak in the Turbo cooling system Both rear coil springs were cracked and needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2009 | 56420 | 365 | Replaced wheel bearing. |
| Feb | 2010 | 74400 | 3000 | replaced rear axle bushings exhaust repair |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 117000 | 800 | Replaced timing belt and water pump, replacement generally called for replacement @ 70,000-80,000 miles, never done by previous owner, past due maintenance items. |
| Oct | 2011 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 131000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 132000 | 45 | coolant temp sensor flange developed a crack. replaced it in my driveway. approx 45min. the running lights have stopped working. have not diagnosed the problem yet. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 400 | Leak in the radiator hose. Clamp came undone, all the coolant drained out. | |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
174-horsepower 2.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Ukraine | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 620 | Cabin air filter changed. Serpentine belt changed. A/C compressor bearing change (was very noisy). Water pump changed. Found Electrical Auxilary Water pump not functioning (changed) | |
| Mar | 2008 | 60 | Thermostat | |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 27280 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 27280 | 105 | Engine light on: change coolant temperature sensor, & thermostat. Spring on passenger side seat came off, the one for the up and down adjustments. No way to repair, requires new seat frame, cost 428.00 plus labor 230.00 not covered by extended warranty. Not repaired due to cost Radio stopped working about a year ago, CD still works. Covered by extended warranty. New radio ordered. |
| Sep | 2011 | 34100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 55000 | 700 | Passenger side air bag sensor faulty-replaced. Symptom; airbag light came one. Check engine light came one..faulty thermostat. replaced. Plus 60k service. |
| Jan | 2010 | 60000 | 800 | Thermostat replaced. Side airbag sensor replaced. |
| Jun | 2010 | 62000 | 400 | Replace trunk lid lock, replaced glove box latch. |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 84320 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 91760 | 293 | rear wheel bearing abs light, speed sensor |
| Mar | 2011 | 92380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 40700 | 250 | replace both rear springs - manufacturing defect, paid for by owner |
| Jul | 2007 | 43000 | 480 | Happened right after car was driven off lot for Passenger side front window repair: Drivers side front window fell of track - have to open door and replace track Passenger side front window fell of track - have to open door and replace track |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 70 | a screw sheared off on the heat shield for the oil pan (I think) and had to be replaced | |
| Jul | 2007 | 300 | window regulator failed on front driver side window | |
| Jun | 2009 | 550 | water pump failed | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2003 | 0 | Front Passenger side door window fell off its track and slid down into the door. Dealership repaired under warranty and fixed the driver side door before it could break. | |
| May | 2004 | 300 | A switch under the brake pedal, that allows the car to be taken out of "Park" broke, such that I could not get the transmission out of park. The dealership said to slam my foot on the brake several times to get it to go. It worked, I drove to the dealer | |
| Volkswagen Jetta in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 90000 | 1000 | Catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Not sure how to report this, but after the repair was completed, we got a letter from VW about a recall involving failing CCs. We're in the process of submitting our papers to see if the repair cost will be re Replacement of pads and rotors. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 107000 | 650 | New front strut assemblies. |
| Jan | 2011 | 107000 | 0 | When sold needed various interior light bulbs needed O2 sensor needed thermostat, also needed scheduled timing belt and water pump service |
| Volkswagen Jetta in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Replaced headlight bulb. Driver's side requires removing battery. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 95500 | 240 | Replaced camshaft position sensor. |
| Jul | 2010 | 96000 | 1440 | Car was pulling to right, problem diagnosed as rear camber out of spec. On the MkIV, this requires a special-order shim and quite a bit of work. Intermittent loss of power on freeway. Local VW dealer unable to replicate. Changed fuel and air filters and spark plugs, used fuel injector cleaner. Problem seems to be gone. Suspension components worn out. Front struts, rear shocks, front strut bushings replaced. |
| Sep | 2010 | 99000 | 900 | EPC light came on, with OBDII fault related to MAF sensor. Replaced. Driver's door handle broken due to latent defect in plastic molding. Timing belt showed signs of significant wear, replaced. Water pump and timing belt tensioner replaced at that time. |
| Oct | 2010 | 100000 | 300 | Surging and vibration under power. Diagnosed as faulty pendulum ("dogbone") mount, which was replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 104000 | 1000 | Accessory belt slipping, creating squealing noise. Replaced faulty tensioner and belt damaged by slipping. Timing belt replaced. Surging/stalling condition with less than half a tank of fuel, only at highway speeds. Fuel pump replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 104000 | 80 | Front sway bar bushings completely worn out. Replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 107000 | 600 | Airbag light. Diagnosed as seatbelt pretensioner igniter. Entire seat belt assembly needs replacing, parts ordered. In current state, the airbags and pretensioners will not deploy. Parts ordered in previous trip installed. |
| Nov | 2011 | 116000 | 20 | Check engine light and rough cold idle led to a VW-specific trouble code. Replaced coolant temperature sensor and cleared code. |
| Dec | 2011 | 116000 | 0 | Intermittent immobilizer fault. Car will refuse to start. Repair is not economically viable. Vehicle will be replaced. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2003 | 2800 | Had the turbo charger replaced, glow plugs rplace, timing belt replaced. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 191000 | 1348 | Vehicle developed a "limp" mode condition. Replaced Actuator on Turbo. VW dealer would not sell just the Actuator, had to go out of state to buy one. Replaced Cat converter and adjoining muffler pipe. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Jetta in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 188000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 189000 | 300 | Car on original suspension components (except shocks and upper mounts, which were replaced end of last year). Replaced all front bushings and axle half-shafts. Replaced one wheel bearing (driver). |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 77000 | 80 | Catalytic converter fault code stored in memory. Ran diagnostics but no problem was discovered with it. Cleared code. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001.5 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 138000 | 550 | The flywheel rattled at low (and sometimes high) RPMs. These flywheels have a history of failing. |
| Dec | 2008 | 161000 | 150 | Replaced actuator on the turbocharger. |
| Apr | 2009 | 169000 | 300 | Rear wheel bearing was shot. Wheel wobbled and made noise. Banging noise from rear wheel when going over bumps. I suspect bad rear axle bushings. Mechanic could not figure out what's causing it. Checked shocks, for loose exhaust, calipers and other stuff. |
| Jun | 2009 | 171000 | 370 | Banging noise from rear suspension. Fixed with new rear axle bushings. |
| Dec | 2010 | 196000 | 5 | Check engine light indicated glow plug fault. Glow plugs tested OK. I sprayed contact cleaner/deoxidizer into the glow plug boots, reset the code and it has not come back. |
| May | 2011 | 199000 | 110 | Rear wheel bearing making noise. Replaced with new hub & bearing. |
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