Volkswagen Jetta 6

Volkswagen Jetta 6 entered the Russian market in 2011. The sedan is technically very close to the sixth Golf. Both are built on the upgraded PQ35 platform, which formed the basis of the fifth Golf. Compared to the Golf VI, the sedan is longer by 90 mm, the wheelbase is 70 mm, and the front racks are shifted back. Therefore, they do not have common body parts. Thanks to the good layout at the back is quite spacious. The trunk absorbs up to 510 liters of luggage. If that’s not enough, you can fold the back seat. First, Jetta was going to Mexico, and since April 2013 in Russia – at the facilities of the GAZ Group in Nizhny Novgorod. A restyled version of the sedan went on sale in January 2015. In addition to cosmetic changes, the model received a package for bad roads, ESP, a blind spot control system, a driver fatigue recognition system and bixenon headlights. The updated version of the 2015 VW Jetta has successfully passed the tests of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It earned the honorary title of “The Safest Car”. The previous test was not as impressive. Improved the result was possible after strengthening the front pillars and thresholds. In the European trials, EuroNCAP Jetta earned 5 stars.

Engines

Abroad, gasoline turbo engines 1. 2 TSI, 1. 4 TSI, 2. 0 TSI, gasoline atmospherics with a capacity of 2.0 and 2.5 liters, as well as turbo diesel engines with a volume of 1.6 and 2.0 liters, fell under the hood of the sedan. In Russia, the Jetta VI was offered only with gasoline engines. The base was a 4-cylinder atmospheric tank with a volume of 1.6 liters of recoil of 85 and 105 liters. with. The turbo engine is also the same in two forcing options - 1. 4 TSI / 122 and 150 hp. Since the end of 2015, the EA111 family engines have given way to the EA211 series engines with a timing system belt instead of a chain. The return of the 1.6-liter atmospheric increased to 90 and 110 hp, and the 1.4 with a supercharged – from 122 to 125 hp. The top modification retained its power at the level of 150 hp. The 1.6-liter petrol atmospheric engine is generally reliable. However, there are increasingly complaints about the knocking of pistons. The problem is familiar to owners of the Volkswagen Polo sedan with the same engine. In fairness, it is worth noting that a frightening knock is not a symptom of the imminent death of the engine. Many long-range combat vehicles (taxis, etc.) passed with this sound over 200,000 km without serious engine repairs. However, when contacting the official service, the engine was changed. Later, a technical bulletin was released, which explained the cause of the knocking – the soda, which must be removed. The chain drive of the timing system of 1.6-liter engines is reliable, but in 1. 4 TSI "crack in the morning" can appear after 100-120 thousand km. It's a symptom of a stretched chain. The cost of replacement will be 20-30 thousand rubles. At 1. 4 TSI after 60-120 thousand km often fails the pusher TNVD - there is a scream.

Transmission

1.6 was combined with a 5-speed manual transmission, and 1.6 / 110 hp also with a 6-speed automatic. 1.4 TSI was paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or with a 7-band DSG. Later, the 150-horsepower 1.4 TSI was aggregated exclusively with the DSG 7.

The seven-speed DQ200 robot with a “dry” clutch is designed for torque up to 250 Nm. The box was constantly upgraded and after 2014 the problems with it decreased - the clutch and mechatronics unit were reworked. The warranty on DSG is 5 years or 150,000 km. When replacing the clutch at your own expense, you will need 60-80 thousand rubles.

There were troubles with the manual transmission - bearings were worn out. Most often, the attack occurred after 200-250 thousand km. For bulkhead service asked about 50 000 rubles.

Perhaps the most trouble-free was the automatic transmission Aisin 09G. Only sometimes there are complaints of delays when switching from 1st to 2nd gears or a somewhat rigid transition from 2nd to 3rd.

Walking

Initially, in the Jetts with an atmospheric 1.6, a twisting beam was installed behind, and in cars with a turbo engine - a multi-link. Since 2013, regardless of the engine, a multi-link scheme has been in use.

Suspension Volkswagen Jetta 6 is quite hardy. However, much depends on the operating conditions. Some of them survived to the first major repairs more than 150,000 km. And others, without driving 100,000 km, changed shock absorbers, bearings and silent blocks of the front levers. In the cars of the Mexican assembly sometimes burst springs.

But the steering rack can knock after 40-60 thousand km. Even after replacing the rake under warranty (120 thousand rubles), after some time, the knock may appear again. Services specializing in repairing slats, offer to change the "sukhari" or stuff inside the lubricant.

Other problems and malfunctions

With the paint coating of the body of Jetta, there are no problems yet. Disappointing can, except that, chrome coating of elements of external decor. From time to time, owners note fogging of the front optics, or the appearance of small cracks on the glazing.

Some car owners complain of howling of air conditioner compressor (from 16 000 rubles for analogue). When contacting the official service, the compressor is usually changed under warranty. But soon the howling is back again. Others do not pay any attention to extraneous noise, and the compressor continues to work properly.

Often broken wiring electric tourniquet, laid along the left loop of the trunk lid. As a result, there are failures in the work of the taillights and the lid lock.

There are problems and the lock of the trunk, then, for example, the lid spontaneously opens. The disease is more often detected in winter. It's all about the button, under the rubber band which gets moisture. After drying the button, the lock's performance is restored.

Sometimes, the heating of the driver's seat fails. You have to change the mat or control unit.

Sometimes there are "glitches" in the work of the head device RCD-330G - stops working camera, or there are problems with the connection on the bluetous. Dealers, when they detect problems, update the software or change the head unit.

After 4-5 years (usually in winter), sometimes the wiper stops working. The reason is the ingress of moisture and its freezing. However, the plasticity of the lubricant is lost. A new motor can be purchased for 2,500 rubles.

Engines

• However, there are increasingly complaints about the knocking of pistons.
• The problem is familiar to owners of the Volkswagen Polo sedan with the same engine.
• In fairness, it is worth noting that a frightening knock is not a symptom of the imminent death of the engine. Many "long-range" (taxis, etc.)
• ) travelled over 200,000 km with this sound without major engine repair.
• Later, a technical bulletin was released, which explained the cause of the knocking – the soda, which must be removed.
• After 100,000 km, the cooling radiator fan had to be changed due to the failure of the ECU.
• It can flow or make noise after 60-120 thousand km. Its cost is about 3-4 thousand rubles, but for 1. 4 TSI with a capacity of 150 hp.
• Among the common, but not frequent problems, it is possible to note the fogging and leaking of the crankshaft.

Transmission

• The box was constantly upgraded and after 2014 the problems with it decreased - the clutch and mechatronics unit were reworked.
• Perhaps the most trouble-free was the automatic transmission Aisin 09G.

Walking

• Some of them survived to the first major repairs more than 150,000 km.
• After a while, the knocking may appear again.
• Services specializing in repairing slats, offer to change the "sukhari" or stuff inside the lubricant.

Other problems and malfunctions

• With the paint coating of the body of Jetta, there are no problems yet.
• From time to time, owners note fogging of the front optics, or the appearance of small cracks on the glazing.
• There are problems and the lock of the trunk, then, for example, the lid spontaneously opens. The disease is more often detected in winter.
• Sometimes, the heating of the driver's seat fails.
• Sometimes there are "glitches" in the work of the head device RCD-330G - stops working camera, or there are problems with the connection on the bluetous.
• Dealers, when they detect problems, update the software or change the head unit.
• The reason is the ingress of moisture and its freezing.

The pre-styled Volkswagen Jetta with 1.4 TSI is not the most successful purchase. It is better to look for cars with engines of the new EA211 series, which appeared at the end of 2015. However, there are no systematic problems with these engines. At the same time, the number of requests to the service with questions on DSG decreased. A universal option will be a sedan equipped with a gasoline atmospheric volume of 1.6 liters. However, for “reliability” will have to pay dynamics.

• Engines: However, there are increasing complaints of pistons knocking.
• Transmission: The box has been constantly upgraded and after 2014 problems with it have decreased - the clutch and mechatronics unit have been reworked.
• Chadova: Some of it lasted until the first major repairs over 150,000 km.
• Other problems and malfunctions: There are no problems with the paint coating of the Jetta body yet.

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