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Volkswagen Jetta V (2005–2010)

3.5/5
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Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.4 TSI (122 Hp) (CAXA) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 TSI (122 Hp) DSG (CAXA) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 TSI (140 Hp) (BMY) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 TSI (140 Hp) DSG (BMY) No reports 0 No issues reported
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1.4 TSI (160 Hp) (CAVD, CTHD, CTKA) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 TSI (160 Hp) DSG (CAVD, CTHD, CTKA) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 TSI (170 Hp) (BLG) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 TSI (170 Hp) DSG (BLG) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 FSI (115 Hp) (BLF) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 i (102 Hp) (BSE, BSF) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 i (102 Hp) Automatic (BSE, BSF) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 FSI (150 Hp) (BLR, BLX, BLY, BVX, BVY, BVZ) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 FSI (150 Hp) Tiptronic (BLR, BVY) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (200 Hp) (BWA, CCZA, CAWB, CBFA, CCTA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TFSI (200 Hp) DSG (BWA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TSI (200 Hp) DSG (CAWB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.5i (150 Hp) (BGP, BTK) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.5i (170 Hp) (BPR, BPS) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.6 TDI (105 Hp) (CAYC) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.6 TDI (105 Hp) DSG (CAYC) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.9 TDI PDE (105 Hp) (EA188 / BXE) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.9 TDI PDE (105 Hp) DSG (EA188 / BXE) No reports 0 No issues reported
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2.0 TDI CR (140 Hp) (CBDB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI CR (140 Hp) DSG (CBDB) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI CR (170 Hp) (CEGA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI CR (170 Hp) DSG (CEGA) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI PDE (140 Hp) (EA188 / BKD) No reports 0 No issues reported
2.0 TDI PDE (140 Hp) DSG (EA188 / BKD) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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Model not specified Mileage unknown

Jetta v

DRAMATIC - That's the best word for this car. I bought the Jetta with 80,000km directly from the first owner, who serviced it at the authorized dealer until 2014 (68,000km). I knew the car's entire history. I thought it was a bullseye. I was wrong. Very wrong. Let's begin! Engine - Tragedy. Stretched timing chain, tensioner not holding pressure, possibly damaged variable valve timing actuator. Damn it! At this mileage? Especially since this isn't an isolated case. Does VW

Pros: Unknown
Cons: Timing chain issues, Variable valve timing problems, Engine reliability concerns
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Model not specified Mileage unknown

Jetta v

I had this car for 13 years and drove over 120,000 km. I sold it with a heavy heart. The engine might not have been the king of dynamics, but it made up for it with reliability. The car was generally trouble-free, the only thing that broke was the lambda sensor, which cost me around 500 PLN with labor. The running gear and road holding were sensational; the car handled confidently. The interior build quality was very good, nothing creaked or rattled. If someone is looking for a reliable car for a reasonable price...

Pros: Exceptional reliability, Great handling and road holding, Solid interior build quality, Reasonably priced
Cons: Engine not particularly dynamic

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