Faults:

Interior accessories and trim are not holding up to the vehicle's performance and reliability.

Stereo system had to be replaced, as the details on the buttons were worn off and all the plastic frame began to "bubble" and peel away.

Plastic parts on doors have also been peeling away.

Interior upholstery on the hood and doors and frame are becoming unstuck with an unsightly sag.

Headlights are no longer clear, but permanently frosted.

General Comments:

Having been persuaded to acquire another VW vehicle after my experience with the VW Bora, I am very disappointed that the niggling problems in the BORA have not been addressed and they are now surfacing earlier in the life of my JETTA.

I agree on the engine's superior performance and the comfortable feel of the vehicle on the road, but the problems with the interior assembly and others such as headlamps are clearly not being addressed.

The dealer's attitude is that you should fix the problem yourself.

Sorry, will NOT be acquiring another or recommending this vehicle to anyone!!!

Faults:

Well...almost everything other than the engine.

Let's think: transmission - replaced 2x - reason, yet unknown; computer - replaced once - would not keep "some of programming"; back wheels bearings - went bad at 28000 miles; various electrical parts: antenna, XM unit, trunk latch, window switch, battery, AC control module, brakes pads at 15000 miles... what else?... can't remember now.

In total the car spent about 6-7 months (in time) at the dealership. My wife has one identical, and works like a champ... no issues what soever. Both were bought new, just a few digits apart in the VIN number. Both made in Mexico, La Puebla, I just don't know the day of the week. Mine must have been a Monday after Cinco de Mayo!

General Comments:

Mileage is impressive. I get close to 50-51 MPG on Hwy and about 47-48 in town. It is comfortable, and rides quite well. Reliability is one big issue for me though.

Faults:

So far I have put 26,000 miles on my Jetta since I have had it. Which hasn't been too long.

Calipers had locked up on me, causing my rotators to mess up. Both calipers and rotators replaced.

Front end ball bearing all replaced.

Stereo-CD replaced.

Headlining replaced.

Buttons replaced in the car.

Just recently my car wouldn't stay running; EPC light and engine light stayed on. A faulty valve that has to do with releasing the gas fumes had failed, sending it to the engine, causing it to think it was flooded.

I will never own another VW; my first and last I will ever have.

Faults:

First problems were head lights. Have receipts for 10 head light replacements.

Second problem was transmission, always felt transmission never shifted properly. At 121,000 miles the transmission blew with torque converter.

Third problem - actually some of this happened before transmission. Problem - called dealer and informed them that the paint on interior window controls peeled off, and door sill rusted out.

Also currently the back trunk is starting to rust (license plate light socket have also rusted out).

Through out 2009 I have replaced fuel filters consistently.

General Comments:

This automobile is poorly manufactured. I still own the vehicle (I'm upside down on the loan - unfortunately). I spent $6047.03v on the transmission. 712.00 is for the labor. The parts were extremely over priced and unjust.

Again, I wish the money would've gone to a US mfg. I learned an important loyalty lesson -- support your fellow countrymen at no matter the fuel savings.