2000 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America

New brakes before 25,000 miles thank god due to the horrible brake dust.

Even water on the seats causes a look of a stain. I clean the seats on a regular basis and if I happen to go back and touch up a spot, it now leaves a ring due to not drying at the same time as the rest of the seats.

New tires before 25,000 miles! What a great surprise that was possibly the cheapest tires by good-year.

While still under warranty the engine light came on. This happened at the same time as winter, when I had changed my oil and notices EXCESSIVE moisture in my oil pan. brought this up to the service department and I was told that the moisture is due to the engine running hot and the weather being cold. I can assume this is true for ALL vehicles, I also am aware of the dangers of moisture in your engine. however didn't seem to be of any interest to the service manager. 1 year later recall on oxygen censor-which causes moisture in the engine oil???

Trunk opens whenever I turn the car off.

Glove box hinge broken.

I was a previous owner of a Ford Explorer and purchased the Jetta to get the car I've always LOVED! I am greatly unhappy and have warned all others. Unfortunately this will be the first and last volkswagen I will ever own.