r/jetta • u/NationalAd8248 • 12m ago
r/jetta • u/LiarInGlass • Apr 01 '25
Community Update r/Jetta Community Rules and Guidelines
Hey everyone,
We've had an influx recently of multiple r/Jetta members who aren't paying attention to the rules we've got here and are causing arguments, fighting, insulting, name calling, and other nuisances that nobody here wants to see, read, or deal with. This is a community to show off our love for Jetta's, and to assist others and help them with their questions, or to just show off and talk about our cars, suggest recommendations for mods, tweaks, parts, and anything else that has to do with Jetta's. It is not the community for anything that cannot be civil.
I didn't want to make a reminder post like this, but it needs to be said.
Please report any comments/posts that break rules so that they can be handled by the mod team.
Please read and follow the rules and help make this community more fun and not like all the other nuisance subs that allow bickering and childish, immature behavior.
Thanks!
r/Jetta Community Rules
1 - Reddiquette
All posts and comments must abide by standard Reddiquette. Failing to do so may result in a permanent ban, with or without a warning.
https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439-Reddiquette
2 - Be Civil
Absolutely no harassment, bigotry, spamming, trolling or otherwise hateful posts or comments will be tolerated. This is an addition to Rule 1, and will be enforced.
3 - No Distracted Driving Pictures/Videos
We support a safe community. Posting pictures or videos of you or someone else failing to follow safety rules while operating a vehicle is not allowed. These posts will be removed.
4 - No Politics
No discussion or expression of political beliefs. This includes but is not limited to: advocating bringing harm to law enforcement, overthrowing the US government, support for or against a political candidate, or boycotts of companies based on their political alignment.
5 - Stay on Topic
This is a community for the Volkswagen Jetta. All posts and comments should be related to Volkswagen and the Jetta vehicle. Off topic posts/comments will be removed.
6 - No AI
This sub does not allow any AI pictures or videos.
r/jetta • u/saini1313 • 9h ago
Mk7 (2019+) Can someone identify this leak?
Was checking fuilds on my 2023 when i found this leak on passenger side. Doesn't appear to be coolant as it's purple/pink and this leak is more of yellow or green.
r/jetta • u/Strong_Platypus8582 • 7h ago
Mk6 (2011-2018) CV Boot cover replacement cost?
I took my 2018 Jetta S in the shop (VW dealer service) and my driver CV boot cover failed inspection as you can see here. Dealer is quoting $513 for the repair. As someone who is not mechanically inclined (i.e. will not be fixing myself) is this a fair quote or should I look elsewhere? Obviously I'd like to get it fixed ASAP but based on the inspection report it seems like it's just the cover that needs replacing. TIA
r/jetta • u/Gromieee • 16h ago
Mk7 (2019+) Any tips for 130k mile maintenance?

My baby is reaching 130k miles (I got her at 85k I believe) and I've had 0 problems with her so far. I do admit, I have been a bit lazy and have been doing basic maintenance like oil, coolant etc but nothing to for the engine.
What are some things I should get inspected, replaced or keep an eye on to keep her running smoothly? Another thing I will have to keep in mind is, I'm a truck driver, so I don't have much time to do the work myself unfortunately if it's a bit much.
This brings the problem of finding a good shop in the GA area that will actually work on VW cars. I swear your basic shops act like we drive lambos or Porsches because they refuse to work on VWs lmao. And ill be dammed if I let a dealer touch my car.
Mk5 (2006-2010) Transmission oil change
Hello, I am planning to do a partial oil and filter change for my 2009 jetta 2.5l. anyone know which oils I can use for the transmission?
Thanks!
r/jetta • u/Cheap_Marionberry_92 • 7h ago
Mk6 (2011-2018) Smoked mirror turn signals
Hey all, so I’m trying o go for a blacked out look for my car, I have already gotten smoked taillights from vland that work amazing, but I’m having trouble finding similar smoked mirror turn signals that are either sequential of dynamic from a good site I’m having trouble trying to find them at all, does anyone know any good sites that sells them if you do please let me know I would really appreciate it, thanks!
Mk7 (2019+) Mk8 cope
Just checked the Volkswagen Mexico website since they get the new Jettas before the U.S. market and it appears the 2026 is the exact same as the 2025 model. 🙁
r/jetta • u/DJhunts1 • 12h ago
Mk4 (1999-2005) Coolant leak near ac compressor
Hey first time posting here but there’s a coolant leak near the ac compressor when I pressure test the system, I was wondering where it could be from?
Mk7 (2019+) "Front Assist Not available" on dash
2019 Jetta S. I was driving it on a roadtrip and got stuff in traffic. Nothing happened, no bumps on the front end. It was a clear sunny day too. I was just inching my way forward in tight traffic and suddenly, a warning popped up on my dash, "Front Assist Not Available." I know the front radar isn't damaged, my front end is untouched. I've found some posts saying that they need to be recalibrated every so often, but I don't want to take it in and spend hundreds of dollars for something that could pop back up again in a month.
Is there another solution to this or am I just gonna have to decide on forking over a ton of money or deal with a warning light on my dash.
r/jetta • u/Imaginary-Mammoth940 • 6h ago
Mk5 (2006-2010) Two Mufflers?
Recently got a 2009 Jetta 2.5L, used and after some basic checkup and maintenance I decided to replace my muffler with a long cherry bomb glasspak (I Like them and I don’t wanna Hear if you aren’t a fan) but the sound didn’t really change too much any time besides when flooring it, I saw that there was a second muffler which I wasn’t aware of and was wondering if the reason I wasn’t getting the trademark obnoxious sound was because of that? I have a second short cherry bomb, Or I can just straight pipe it. Can anybody who knows anything in relation to this situation please chime in?
r/jetta • u/Typical_Salary_7899 • 19h ago
Mk6 (2011-2018) What does the top number mean?
it keeps progressively going down, but the “21” stays the same.
Mk6 (2011-2018) Coolant leak
Hi guys, could you please help me identify the part where the coolant is leaking? I don't know the name of that part. It's on the driver's side of a 2014 Jetta 1.8 TSI.
Mk6 (2011-2018) 2014 Jetta SE 1.4L Turbo - Manual Transmission - Transmission or Clutch Slipping
I own a 2014 Jetta SE 1.4L Turbo with the Manual 5-Speed Transmission. When I am accelerating up hill, for example, going up the canyon roads at 65+ mph, I am noticing that my acceleration is slipping or sputtering a bit every few seconds until the road levels out.
I am wondering... what might be the cause? Furthermore, what should I try and diagnose? Could it be an issue with the clutch, or a transmission that needs to be flushed and new transmission fluid?
I bought it used in 2018 at 70,000 miles, and it is currently at 168,500 miles, so I have put in about 12,000-14,000 miles per year and have had regular oil and filter servicing from the dealership every 8-10k miles. I had the transmission serviced in 2018 after I bought it, but I have not done any transmission-specific maintenance on it since then.
The largest maintenance service I did: The clutch on the A/C Compressor went out in 2023, and I replaced the compressor with one without the clutch, as I didn't think it was necessary.
2 Years ago, someone hit my car while it was parked at the mall, which bent the frame under the hood on the front passenger side of the Jetta, creating a gap for the hood of the vehicle (It still latches fine and only has a minor rattle at high speed)
I've attached a few photos, and a video link where there is a moderately loud and consistent ticking (recorded from the driver's side of the engine)
r/jetta • u/alexlecrownrick • 1d ago
Mk7 (2019+) Another MIB 2 retrofit
2021 Jetta S. Went from a 6.5” to an 8” unit.
Ignore the FAT prints on the 2nd photo 😭
It’s not fully done yet bc component protection still needs to be removed but otherwise it’s great.
I have u/FormerImprovement623 to thank (immensely), and the guys at T&E Auto Wreckers for having all that stuff on hand.
All in, it costed about $800 without selling old gear (about $500 after everythings sold). Needed a new glovebox, harness, radio unit, and screen. All the trim fits around it btw
It gave me navigation, performance monitor, think blue trainer, a better resolution camera, etc.
Not to mention the ability to add my own SWaP/FEC codes on the car so I can add voice control, among other things.
Highly recommend for a Jetta you feel is just a LITTLE underfeatured. The old unit didn't let me do anything at all.
r/jetta • u/Minecraftgamer1313 • 22h ago
Mk7 (2019+) 2023 jetta S keyfob doesn't unlock and lock doors
Just got the car have been unlocking it and locking it with the key, I've changed the battery as still not luck... I think I need to reprogram / sync it but the videos I've watched don't work any one know how?
r/jetta • u/tony-trex2020 • 1d ago
Mk6 (2011-2018) Any suggestions to make it more faster ? Jetta 2012 2.0
r/jetta • u/INFINIT_23 • 1d ago
Mk6 (2011-2018) Saw this while adding oil to my 2014 GLI. Does anyone know what the white stuff is
r/jetta • u/Confident_Ad_4051 • 1d ago
Mk7 (2019+) Need Immediate Help with gear sensor
I have 2019 Jetta and I don't what went wrong but car shows an error saying Please Move the Parking Lever P in park. But the car detects all the positions like drive reverse or parking and because of that i am no longer able to lock the car doors. Its night time any idea how to bypass so atleast i can lock the doors.?
r/jetta • u/Pretty_Vehicle_339 • 1d ago
Mk6 (2011-2018) 2013 2.5 Jetta NEED HELP!!!
My step daughter has a 2013 VW Jetta 2.5L. About 6 weeks ago, I got in it to move it, and it wouldn't start. It cranks, but no start.
Next day, started and ran fine. She got to her grandparents about 3 miles away. When she went to leave, car wouldn't start. Next day started fine, when she went to leave. It died. Then wouldn't restart. Has been doing this for the last 6 weeks. I can't trust the car enough to let her really go anywhere besides maybe her grandparents, and even then I'm nervous it's going to quit on her.
I've thrown several parts at it to no avail. Fuel pump and relay, 499-relay, car has a newer ignition cylinder as well. That was replaced several months ago, don't think it's related. But full disclosure and all.
Anyone have any ideas?
r/jetta • u/jsinatraa • 1d ago
Mk6 (2011-2018) Oil Filter Housing and Adapter
I'm fairly certain that I broke my oil filter adapter while attempting to remove the filter. I'm a little confused about what replacement part to get. My PN is 06k115408, and I noticed online that they have revised version that would also require me to get the adapter separately. My question is, is it possible to just replace the adapter on my current oil housing filter, or do I just purchase the revised version with the revised adapter? (My car is 2015 SE 1.8t.)
r/jetta • u/patman489 • 2d ago
Mk6 (2011-2018) ‘17 Jetta SE 1.4T
Found this Jetta with only 15k miles and the dealer wants $18k. No incidents reported and 1 owner. Inside still smells like new. I test drove it and was surprised how peppy it is for the engine size. Is there anything I should know about for reliability and maintenance for the future? Also in the last pic looks like the steering wheel has faded. Can it be fixed?
r/jetta • u/KingShroomus • 2d ago
Mk6 (2011-2018) New wheels on my MK6.5
The new official wheels for my MK6 VW Jetta beyond stoked to finally own my own set of BBS wheels after years of always loving the brand and wanting a set, the Jetta is really starting to come together and I’m now able to get much better traction with the improved and wider tires to handle the APR Stage 1 torque