2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI review from North America
"It broke my heart"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wiring harness bad 1st day of ownership.
Headlights fogged up.
Gas gauge sending unit bad.
Speedometer bad.
Four batteries in four years.
Radio went bad.
Spring popped out from under driver seat twice.
Continuious grease dripping from all four doors.
Coolant overflow bottle sensor bad.
Door locks bad.
Transmission leaked from pan gasket.
A.C. vents broke with regular usage.
Left rear window regulator bad.
Engine self destructed at 55000 miles.
General comments?
This is by far the worst automobile I have ever owned.
Workmanship on the car was pathetic.
How sad that the V.W. corporate people can't get back with you until two business days after each request for help.
In this day and age, there is no excuse for this bad treatment and poor quality.
This is a vehicle that was regularly serviced, well cared for, and should have lasted longer.
As soon as I get it back from the new engine replacement, it is getting traded in on a new car, I assure you will not be another Volkswagen.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 25th June, 2008 |