1997 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America
"Help, someone died on the assembly line and my car has bad Karma or is possessed!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had my Jetta not start as a result of needing new glow plugs.
Cigarette lighter gets stuck, blows a fuse. Never been fixed properly.
When carrying a lot of weight or people a funny noise present on one side.
I have had all accessories lights fixed.
1999 New brakes, wheel discs due to leak in cylinder.
New ignition switch.
Uneven wearing of serpentine belt.
Around $3000 bill for new motor after timing belt snapped. leaving me carless for about 2 weeks. Good thing I had extended warranty.
All locks re keyed the same when ignition switch was changed.
Have problems with driver lock.
Replaced trunk lock as alarm would sound when key was used.
New windshield wiper motor.
Passenger seat broken.
Rear ashtray broken.
Glove compartment light choses when it wants to work.
Cruise Control replaced.
Second wheel alignment needed.
Need new shocks.
General comments?
This car handles well in all weather.
However very uncomfortable.
I was told to by this car as it would resale well. However with my service records I'm scared to sell it. Yet with my service records and my warranty almost over I would like to sell it.
Cup holders are useless when using ashtray.
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| Not with a ten foot pole, unless you plan to impale it! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 153000 kilometres |
| Previous car | AMC Eagle |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2002 |