1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Initially I thought it was a very good car.
At 181000Km the crankshaft stripped and
punchered the valves. Totally wrecking the engine. Initially there was a problrm with rough idling. Took it to the dealer and said the pump timing was off. They set the pump timing and 2 days later, the car wouldn't start. I had it towed to the dealership and They told me that I needed a new motor.
General comments?
When this car is running okay It is great to drive. But iam concerned now that at 180000km I have to put a new motor in it. Iam very upset that how a crankshaft go. The dealer told me that volkswagen has come out with a modification, you can only get it if you buy a remanufactured engine. What they do is they put a TDi crank into it.
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| This car has character, both good and bad |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 181000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 6th October, 2003 |