1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America
"I would never buy another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Many unresolved electrical issues.
Oil light/alarm would come on all of the time. I had both sensors replaced and the problem became less frequent, but never really went away.
Windshield wipers would fail during the rain. This problem was investigated by mechanics, but went unresolved.
Transmission would always grind when shifting into second gear. This issue was investigated by mechanics and never resolved.
Car would stall occasionally when you came to stops, and would have a difficult time starting again.
Timing belt, distributor cap and rotor, plugs and plug wires, brakes all needed replacement. These are all things that are expected to go, but I figured I'd mention them because VW parts are notoriously expensive and the dealership charged $85/per hr to do the work.
General comments?
This car is very comfortable to drive; however it was completely unreliable and spent more time in the shop that it did on the road.
The 2.0 4cyl engine lacks power for a sedan that size.
The factory wheels are very small in comparison to other cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2009 |