2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America

Keeps blowing headlights - one every 4 months or so.

Globe box came off hinges.

Muffler separates at headers once a year or so.

Air conditioner only blows cold on the highway at high speeds.

Had to replace the container for the washer fluid - it had a leak.

Drivers door lock stopped working.

Front grill assembly is beginning to fall off.

Burns/leaks oil.

Breaks constantly squeak regardless who puts them on or type...

Knob for the side mirror adjustment has been knocked off twice as per poor placement.

AM radio will not come through clearly regardless of system installed and new antenna.

ABS sensors keep going (turning off my ABS)

Replaced cup holder - clips that keep it from sliding out all the way failed - tried to repair but in the end had to spring $150 to replace them.

This is a great car for those who love "solid" cars. It is made to feel like a tank - it does get nice fuel economy and is comfortable enough to drive.

However there seem to be more than its fair share of problems. Every stupid little thing seems to need replacing. The muffler (never need full replacement as they are built very well) always separates somewhere near the headers. Annoying background noise when listening to AM. And even the washer fluid reservoir needed replacing as it developed a leak!

These cars are superior to "feel" while on the road to similar size and priced rivals. But it's simply not worth the hassle of going to the garage every 6 months for the stupidest things!

I even replaced the stupid cup holders that fold out... I mean cmon! Can't you just put a hole in the arm rest or console like the rest of the manufacturers???