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2009 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 288 repairs.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (36%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 84320 mi $1000 |
DSG 7 Mechatronic failure |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 190000 mi US $2250 |
Dual-mass flywheel failure CV joint boot replacement |
| 94000 mi US $2300 |
Clutch master cylinder failed (again). Dlr found that slave cylinder failed, and contaminated new master. Dlr paid for new master. Replaced master & slave cylinders, and chose to install new clutch, which included dual-mass flywheel. |
| 84300 mi US $1850 |
The Clutch started to slip and needed replacing. I've read online about the pressure plates on manual transmissions having issues; guess this is correct. |
| 50000 mi US $170 |
Replace drivers side axle boot. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 121000 mi US $817 |
DSG flywheel was on its way out, rattling, ect. Very common problem with this part. Replaced it myself. |
| 125700 mi US $148 |
Checked out a possible transmission fluid leak. |
| 79000 mi US $1100 |
jerky starting from start with dsg auto transmission. reflashed, and smoothed it out somewhat. Problem still exists to some degree. |
| 82000 mi | Transmission continued to be increasingly "jerky". Died once in first. Lunges in garage when easing forward and in reverse. Local mechanic noted that early Audi diesels had same problem. Some adjustments made it smoother. |
| 45592 mi | DSG Automatic Transmission was shifting gears uncommanded. Unable to shift gear in any drive mode, dashboard indication (P R N D S) was flashing. Dealership replaced transmission & gearbox at VWofA's expense. 10 yr/100,000 mile extended DSG warranty. DSG (Transmission) was replaced under the "Extended DSG Warranty 10yr/100,000mile" on 20JAN10 @ 45,592 miles. The initial DSG fault occurred 26NOV09 @ 41,363 miles and recurred 6 more times until replacement. No faults 40,000 miles later. |
| 15000 mi | Rough shifting, jerky starting and popping out of drive into neutral at low speed, on grade. |
| 16000 mi | Mechatronic unit in transmission faulty. Problem corrected completely. |
| 71000 mi | Display on dash for transmission began flashing; transmission started shifting rough, losing power. Flush fixed it. |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 56000 mi US $185 |
Left CV boot reported torn, replaced with new boot |
| 51000 mi US $500 |
shifts rough sometimes and all P N R D S lights are on on the dash |
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