2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America
"A lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Hesitation on acceleration.
Occasional deceleration for no apparent reason, as if someone is stepping on the brake.
Rough Idle.
Overheating.
Brakes wear quickly.
Faulty window regulators.
General comments?
Three repair efforts for hesitation have proved unsuccessful.
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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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2002 |