1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America
"A Lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well first off I had the car for about a month and I needed a new oxygen sensor. A couple of weeks later I need a brand new sun roof, because it wouldn't close. Then about a month later my glove compartment collapsed. Then I needed another oxygen sensor. Then the dealership told me that I needed brand new tires because they were wearing unevenly. They were free, but it took a couple of weeks for the tires to come in. Then about my glove compartment collapsed again. Meanwhile my car doesn't even have 10,000 miles on it. Then every time I went over speed bumps my car made this annoying squeaky noise. So I brought to the dealership and the oiled it and said that there was nothing wrong with it. But it continued to make this noise. So again I took it to the dealership and they had my car for like 3 days and they still could not find what was causing the squeaky noise. I asked them if it could be the brakes and they said my brakes were fine. I went to an outside mechanic who told me I needed new brake pads and rotors. Meanwhile my car has only 23,000 miles. Again the glove compartment breaks. Then there is a recall to have your oxygen sensor replaced. I already have had two of them replaced. My middle console breaks and I had to pay 150.00 for a new one. My car still makes that squeaky noise when it goes over bumps and when I turn the wheel. I am burning oil like crazy. When my car changes gears it bucks and revs like crazy. My beverage cup holder in the front collapsed as well. My mat on the drivers side is almost completely worn out. Tell me what else can go wrong with a car that only has 24, 745 miles on it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24745 miles |
| Previous car | Honda CRX |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2002 |