1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America

Check Engine light will never turn off, ever.

Dealership keeps charging to turn check engine light off even though there is nothing wrong.

Front bumper fell off.

Plastic Skid Plate fell off.

Both front bumper vents fell off.

Drivers side window fell into door.

Auto door lock stopped working.

Moon Roof opens and closes by itself.

Moon Roof sometimes won't open or close.

Black greasy goo leaks out of front doors.

Cup holder door fell off.

Cup holder broke very easily, too many parts.

Rear cup holder won't open.

Interior trim falling off ceiling, glue doesn't hold up to heat.

Defective sensor in shifter doesn't allow car to start on occasion.

Section of dash lights went out.

This car was beautiful when it was new and looked like a great European car. Then we drove it home from the dealership. That's when the fun ended. It has been back to Volkswagen service so many time we have lost count. This car has had several recalls (Seat Belts, Front Door Windows, and some that we probably don't know about) and several known problems that have not been recalled (Greasy goo leaking from doors, trim falling off)

This car is a lemon in a European car's clothing. Parts and service are terribly expensive as well as routine maintenance. I could except this with other European cars (i.e. BMW, Mercedes) That are reliable, but the Jetta cannot be relied on at all. I will never even consider buying a Volkswagen or, because of the affiliation, an Audi either. Volkswagen should do the right thing and recall the entire car!