The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI does have some common problems but mostly due to high mileage or excessive wear. Some of the issues are excessive oil consumption, fuel injector failure, faulty wiring harness or electrical issues and damaged or warped timing chain. The reliability score was a 3.5 out of 5 which ranks it as 12th out of 32 for all mid size car brands. The oil issues are due to the position of the turbos causing the engine to get hotter than normal and burn the oil and even drying out gaskets. The injector failure has been known issue and some of the symptoms to look out for are rough ilde, poor acceleration, and engine mIS Firing. The issue can happen with low mile vehicles and the cost is about $200 and the labor will be about $800.
Hattie K
July 16, 2020
There are not any specific issues with the 2005 vw jetta tdi, however due to the age of the vehicle it is likely there will be issues with the engine or transmission. Rust or damaged metal could have set in over time. Likewise the brake lines and other fluid lines should be checked for dry rot and leaks. Brake pads will likely need to be replaced and tires should be checked for age and rot. The oil and oil pump should be checked for rot on the lines, and cracks in the pan. There may also be dead or damaged wires and blown fuse causing electrical problems throughout the vehicle.
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