1998 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg review from North America
"I really bad migraine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace the stereo. Cost $260.00.
Left rear window fell down into the door. Three days in the shop. Cost $300.
Check engine light continues to go on. VW Dealership can't locate problem after two attempts, at $90 a pop. They suggested we start replacing parts. That scares me.
Driver door lock actuator failed. This caused the alarm system to malfunction. The car thought I, (the owner) was going to boost it. Very embarrassing at 10PM Cost $286.00.
Car was in shop 6 weeks for alarm system failure. It is still not working properly. Had to literally give my left arm.
General comments?
This Jetta handles very well.
I thought the car was so great when we first had it.
Now the entire family thinks the car is possessed. The power windows go up and down randomly. The alarm system goes off while you are driving down the road. The auto door locks quit working. The dome light doesn't work. One day all the windows were stuck in the down position. I had to drive 15 miles across town in 20 degree weather.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 84681 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 27th February, 2004 |