2007 Volkswagen Jetta City

Introduction

The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta City is a compact sedan that offers a comfortable ride and a spacious interior. It features a 2.5L inline-5 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The Jetta City is praised for its sporty handling, fuel efficiency, and overall value. However, it also has some reported issues that affect different components of the vehicle.

Engine

• 2.5L Inline-5

  • Intake Manifold Gasket Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: The intake manifold gasket can fail, causing a vacuum leak. Symptoms include a rough idle, stalling, and reduced engine power.
    • Solution: The intake manifold gasket needs to be replaced.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• 6-Speed Manual

  • Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: The clutch slave cylinder can fail, leading to difficulty shifting gears. Symptoms include a spongy clutch pedal and difficulty engaging gears.
    • Solution: The clutch slave cylinder needs to be replaced.
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Strut Mount Bearing Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The strut mount bearing can fail, causing a rattling or clunking noise when turning or going over bumps.
  • Solution: The strut mount bearings need to be replaced.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $250 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery Drain
  • Description/Symptoms: The battery can drain prematurely, causing difficulty starting the vehicle.
  • Solution: The source of the battery drain needs to be identified and repaired.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Door Handle Breakage
  • Description/Symptoms: The door handle can break, making it difficult to open the door.
  • Solution: The door handle needs to be replaced.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $250
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Power Window Switch Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The power window switch can fail, causing the window to become stuck or inoperable.
  • Solution: The power window switch needs to be replaced.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

Overall, the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta City is a reliable vehicle with minor reported issues. The most severe problems involve engine intake manifold gasket failure and transmission clutch slave cylinder failure. These can be costly repairs, but they are not common. The other reported issues are typically less expensive and easier to fix.