Faults:

Brake light sensor staying on, windows dropping (the plastic clip breaking), another sensor that caused the gear shift not to move into R or D.

General Comments:

Each of the above were repaired no cost by the dealership. There was a workaround for the gear shift not engaging (move the gear shift as you turn the ignition key)

Other that the above problems, tires still in good shape, brakes pads are at 70/60. no head lights, tail lights or anything have been replaced. Windshield wipers still good.

Owners manual is terrible for do it yourself maintenance.

Faults:

Since about 2 years ago;I've had difficulty with the check engine light coming off/on.I've since taken it into the Dealership for Analyzing & they've have never been able to pin point the problem. I have replaced :Mass air flow sensor, gas filter, Clutch switch, Fuel pressure regulator, along with keeping up with oil changes. As I too baby my car.I'm disappointed that I have spent so much money trying to get it fix. My car is still sitting in my garage "Non functional",as I am having problem getting it started.

General Comments:

Besides, all my difficulty.. I still Love my car. Wish it worked.

Faults:

Power windows failed, dealer repaired under factory recall.

Check the recommended timimg belt change frequency for your year, this is expensive.

General Comments:

Very good quality, ride, but a bit small for a family. We get 40+ mpg on the highway doing 75-85 mph!!!

Synthetic oil every 5k, no problems.

We love this car!!!

Faults:

I had rear brakes replaced in 2003.

Seats stain easily because they are light tan cloth.

I will have to have catalytic converter replaced soon, according to VW maintenance tech.

General Comments:

I have owned 2 VWs and I love both of them dearly. They are really well-made and haven't provided any significant problems. I definitely do not drive like a "Grandmother," but I am careful as to not abuse the car. My first VW had over 140K miles and my current VW has almost 90K miles.

For the minor replacements I've mentioned above, I think I got the best deal for my money.

Great car. Worth every penny.

Faults:

Check engine light has been coming on for 2 months and my foreign car mechanic cannot find the problem.

Turbo is not responding consistently.

Turbo boost pressure control valve was replaced, but I still have engine check light problems and performance problems.

Trunk no longer opens from in inside release.

Lights for fan and temperature controls are not always coming on.

Two wheel bearings had to be replaced 1 month after my 2 year warranty was up.

Mechanic is getting multiple problems on the diagnostic test. Tune up was performed at $20 per spark plug.

When driver door is open the notification that parking lights are on no longer works.

Recall for windows clips had to be replaced due to window breaking on driver side while in operation to lower.

Car is stalling on start up.

General Comments:

At this stage of the game after spending around I have no faith in the manufacturing of the vehicle or its performance.

I will strongly discourage anyone from buying a VW jetta.

I was hoping to keep this car for 10-12 years, but it looks like I will be passing it on for an American made car.