Faults:

Headlight needed to be replaced at 50,000 miles.

Sway bar links were worn at around 50,000.

General Comments:

The engine is superb; quick acceleration with little turbo lag.

The handling is responsive, although there is some body lean.

The car is incredibly harsh over uneven pavement or bumps. The dealer says it is normal, but it feels like the shocks are shot, although their handling characteristics are still good. This makes the car a real chore in urban driving.

Hard interior pieces are loud over bumps, providing no sound dampening. The car has been extremely reliable.

Faults:

When I purchased the car I bought a warranty that I found out does not cover anything. I had the timing belt replaced within the first month of owning the car. Now less than a year later the timing belt broke and ruined my engine.

General Comments:

This car has been a fun car to drive. The power is awsome. I just wish VW was more reliable.

Faults:

Within first 6 months, gasket around rear spoiler controls cracked and entire rear interior was soaked in a rain storm, leading to replacement of hatch interior and rear seats.

Engine would cut out while driving and car would need to be turned off and restarted. Try doing that on the highway...

Horn had to be replaced.

Airbag light came on multiple times, requiring service.

Engine light came on multiple times, requiring service.

Paint flaked badly on exterior.

Gas port door/cable had to be repaired twice.

Gaskets around taillights cracked.

Underbody shields had to be replaced.

Hatch mechanism would repeatedly stick.

I'm sure there's more that I don't remember at the moment. The service guys and I were on first name basis.

General Comments:

With the recurring engine problems, this car was a serious safety risk. I am so glad this was only a lease and I was able to turn this lemon back in.

VW showed no concern for driver well-being and safety, and no commitment to customer safety or satisfaction. What a horrible experience this was. The dealerships (dealt with two) were reluctant at best to try and solve problems. The major problem, engine failure, never was fixed.

Outside all the problems, it could be fun to drive, but I will never own another VW product again.

I really feel sorry for whoever ended up with this car after my lease expired.

Faults:

This car has a lot of issue, the oil keeps leaking everytime the oil is changed.

Now the oil is leaking from the engine.

The airbag light has come on three times.

The car stalls going 75 down the freeway, then after a few seconds it comes back on.

They say I need the mas air flow changed, but the dealer won't fix it until the engine light comes on.

My window wouldn't roll back up and fell on the inside of the door, recall issue.

General Comments:

I would never buy another Volkswagen again.