2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL Wagon review from North America
"Great one-night stand; bad marriage"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wouldn't shift out of park when engine was cold, requiring a sensor to be replaced.
Rear glass shattered spontaneously.
Front passenger-side window fell down into door.
Engine temperature sensor failed.
Coil had to be replaced.
Occasional rough shifting. Every once in a while--especially when the AT shifts from 1st to 2nd--there is a slight pause followed by a "clunk" and "lurch".
General comments?
I like a LOT of things about this car--the overall look, responsive acceleration, tight handling, safety features, decent fuel economy. These were the things that originally seduced me into buying this vehicle. However, the cumulative effect of many small things going wrong over the past 3 years has turned me off from ever buying another Volkswagen product, let alone Jetta.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 125 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2007 |