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    Volkswagen Jetta Problems

    Are you having problems with your Volkswagen Jetta? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Volkswagen Jetta issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Volkswagen Jetta in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Can a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta run on 95 octane or run on E10?
    Answered by David Morley · 21 November 2022

    All Australian-delivered, fuel-injected Volkswagens built after 1986 can run successfully on E10 petrol. Most E10 petrol in Australia has an octane rating of 94RON, and that’s the lowest you’d want to go. Back in the day, VW said the Jetta was better off with 95RON ULP and was not able to use the standard 91RON stuff that many cars could/can use.

    RECALL: More than 16,000 VW Polo, Golf, Jetta and Passat cars have dual-clutch transmission issue
    By Justin Hilliard · 2 April 2020
    Volkswagen Australia has recalled 16,098 Polo, Golf, Jetta and Passat cars, and Caddy vans, over a problem with their DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission
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    What used car should I buy?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 14 June 2019

    The newest car in the best condition with the fewest kilometres and the best record of service is normally the best. All are good cars and all should give you good reliable service, but using the above the Peugeot 308 would seem to be the best choice for you.

    How to fix the radio in my 2017 Voklswagen Jetta
    Answered by Graham Smith · 8 March 2018

    Take it to a car radio specialist and have them check it. They should be able to tell if it’s the antenna that’s the problem.

    Which one to buy? A Toyota Camry or Volkswagen Jetta?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 5 October 2017

    If you want a reliable ride go for the Camry, buying the Jetta is a gamble, which could end up being an expensive one.

    Strange engine behaviour in 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
    Answered by Graham Smith · 9 June 2017

    It shouldn’t be doing that. Take it back to your dealer and demonstrate what it’s doing and ask to explain it or fix it.

    ACCC issues fourteen recalls in past fortnight
    By Daniel Gardner · 14 March 2017
    A number of potentially hazardous faults have been identified in vehicles sold in Australia, prompting a wide range of recalls.
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    Differences between Jetta Variants?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 2 March 2017

    It's hard to know exactly what you want to know, but briefly the Trendline is the entry level model, the Comfortline the mid-range model, and the Highline is the one with all the gear. The list of standard equipment increases with each model.

    Government gives green light for Volkswagen diesel recall
    By Tim Robson · 5 December 2016
    Another 35,000 vehicles have been added to Volkswagen Australia's diesel emissions recall list.
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    Used Volkswagen Jetta review: 2006-2011
    By Graham Smith · 30 June 2016
    Graham Smith reviews the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 VW Jetta as a used buy. A three-box version of the Golf, the Jetta is best driven with a clutch pedal. New VW cashed in on the soaring popularity of the Golf by adding a bootlid and rear window in 2006 and calling the variant the Jetta. For all intents and
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