2000 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America
"I will never buy another Volkswagen"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Hmm...
It burns through oil at a rate of about a quart a month.
The handle on the drivers side door broke off.
Had a bad thermostat, water pump, and crankshaft sensor at 70,000.
In the last two years:
The cup holder broke.
The glove box broke.
The middle armrest broke.
The power steering pump fell off while I was driving.
The A/C stopped working.
The water pump went out (again).
The front passenger side window stopped working.
The clutch went out.
It's leaking coolant out of the engine somewhere.
And I think the head gasket maybe blown.
General comments?
This is the worst car to maintain.
It seems like at least twice a year, we have to sink anywhere between 500-1000 dollars on some repair.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 AEG Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2009 |