1998 Volkswagen Jetta LX review from North America
"I hate this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
You name it!
The check engine light came on after I owned it for only a couple weeks. After many return visits to the dealer to correct it, I just gave up. The light finally burned out after 2 years.
In rain and snow, the car sometimes refuses to go above 25 MPH. The dealer told me "it was a thinking car" and the computer just needed to be reset (at a cost of $60 each time).
I cannot turn my A/C on above "2" or the car sounds like a helicopter.
I have had several miscellaneous problems with the ignition system.
The alarm system has gone haywire at least twice.
The molding is falling off the doors.
The list goes on and on and on...
General comments?
This car has been a big disappointment. I will never buy another Volkswagen for as long as I live.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2001 |