2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America
"Fun to drive but not worth the problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After reading these comments, I see that I am not alone. I experienced the radio shutting off problem and the passenger side window dropping in the same day. Pulling fuse # 42 works!!
The coolant temperature sensor cracked causing wiring to be melted by anti-freeze.
All of the door handles are peeling.
Strange noise from passenger side front tire when braking, all new brakes, bearings, and tires... dealer doesn't know what the problem is.
All this and the car only has 45,000 miles!!! I'm afraid to even wonder what's going to happen next!!
General comments?
The vehicle handles well and for only being a 4 cylinder turbo, has plenty of power, is great on gas, and fun to drive.
However, little problems that keep creeping up have made this car very expensive to own and maintain. I am sorry to say that I would never buy another VW again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2008 |