2001 Volkswagen Jetta SC review from North America
"My Jetta is unreliable, expensive, and not worth a fraction of what I paid for it or put into it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing belt went out and had to replace the belt, valves, and secondary valves, water pump, and head gasket. at 89k.
Dip stick, serpentine belt, and battery all replaced at 89k miles.
Clutch went out at 75k miles.
Replaced about 8 tail lights and headlight within two years.
Window regulator replaced on two windows.
Driver seat warmer no longer works at 70k.
Middle console broken when purchased at 43k.
Middle console completely broke off at 44k.
Car dies, EPC light came on, car won't start, awaiting diagnostic.
General comments?
Smells like crayons!
Not spacious in front seats.
Big trunk.
Seats attract lint and need cleaned with a lint roller.
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| Good bang for your buck!!! |
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| Great car for those who are maintenance inclined |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8t Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 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 | 43000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2009 |