2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,022 miles

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problem #2

Aug 252009

Jetta 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 17,643 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. While backing out of the driveway. There was a loud popping sound outside of the vehicle. The driver continued to travel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the front passenger coil spring. The vehicle was repaired for the failure. The failure mileage and current mileages were 17,643. Bl updated 9/17/09 updated 09/18/09.

- Natick, MA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 132007

Jetta 4-cyl Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 78,400 miles
While pulling to a stop at the end of my street I heard a loud bang. After getting out and inspecting the vehicle I noticed the right front spring had broken. I have not hit anything that would cause the spring to break. I am puzzled as to why this happened on a car with only 78,000 miles. The repair shop says this is the 6th Jetta or golf they have seen with this problem in the last few months. The car is a 2003 VW Jetta tdi. I am now out $450 to replace the springs?

- Fairlawn, OH, USA

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