How reliable is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI?

How Reliable Is the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta? The Jetta has a 2.5 out of five reliability rating from J.D. Power, which is below average compared to all cars on the road. By comparison, the Honda Civic has a much better rating of 4.5 out of five.

Is a Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen a good car?

Powerful diesel engine and very reliable. Also great sound system and awesome huge glass moonroof. The black leather seats are comfortable and looks great. The VW Jetta TDI is very powerful, reliable, great on miles per gallon, and the Diesel engine really last forever : ) Highly recommend this car.

Does the 2013 Jetta TDI have a timing belt or chain?

The 2013 VW Jetta does have a timing chain. The coolant needs to be replaced every 60,000 miles.

How many miles will a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta last?

The VW Jetta mileage life expectancy is typically well over 100,000 miles and in many cases, in excess of 200,000 miles.

When should the timing belt be changed on a VW TDI?

On 2000-2001 1.9L TDI engine, with manual transmission, replace timing belt every 60,000 miles….Timing Belt Replacement.

Volkswagen Engine Recommended Interval
2.0L Gasoline (12)
2.0L* Gasoline Turbo Replace Timing Belt & Tensioner Every 120,000 Miles
2.0L* TDI Diesel Replace Timing Belt & Tensioner Every 120,000 Miles
2.1L & 2.2L & 2.5L* (1)

Is the VW 2.0 TDI an interference engine?

The CBEA enigne code Jetta TDI is an interference engine (a.k.a. non-clearance engine). If the VW Jetta timing belt fails, the timing belt system that links the cylinder head, camshafts, and crankshaft no longer run in sync.

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI wagon?

Fortunately the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen is still closely related to the older Jetta, so it has avoided the pernicious influence of the bean counters.

Is the VW Jetta SportWagen TDI a good car?

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI really impressed me with its drivetrain response and premium-car feel, especially considering the mid- to high-20s price point. The diesel engine delivered excellent fuel economy, although buyers will have to take into consideration that diesel fuel prices near premium gasoline.

What kind of acceleration does a 2013 Jetta SportWagen have?

In Edmunds performance testing, a Sportwagen TDI with the DSG automated manual went from zero to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds. The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front seat side-impact airbags and full-length side curtain airbags.

Is the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen a PZEV or TDI?

It’s also available as a PZEV for both the S and SE trims, and comes in a fuel-saving TDI model. There are no major changes to the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen for 2013. For those who have seen the evolution of the standard Jetta to a more economical model, this is largely regarded as a good thing.