1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America
"Nice exterior, but the fun stops there"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
"Studio cloth" seats stain and show wear and tear almost immediately!
Front and rear cup holders have broken and been replaced twice.
Glove compartment hinge broke, had to replace.
Interior/dashboard plastic peels when wet.
Car makes all kinds of rattles and knocking sounds when driving over bumps/rough road.
Replaced front wheel-bearing -- extremely expensive and Volkswagon would only cover 50% of cost (parts, NOT labor).
General comments?
Car's design is great -- it's why I got it! However, Volkswagon has taken advantage of this and figures as long as it looks nice, why put quality parts inside? I am a cautious driver and a neat freak, but my car would make one think differently!
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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 | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4-cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 7th September, 2003 |