2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America
"I will never buy another Volkswagen"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air Flow/Mass Sensor needed replacing; I had to visit the dealer 3-4 times in the first 4 months of owning the car to get it straightened out.
Windows fell into doors; had to visit dealer twice separately to fix driver's side and then passenger's side.
Phantom engine problems - when I would start the car in cold weather, it would not respond to the gas pedal for a few minutes. This went away with a bottle of engine treatment and warmer weather.
Yellow goo flowing from both front doors.
Blinker blew out.
Middle adjustable arm rest broken, won't support my arm anymore.
Plastic piece fell out of sunroof, not sure what it is or is for!
Electrical issues - the thermal control center only lights up (with the headlights on) when I smack the dials.
Air conditioner quit working.
General comments?
I am impressed with some things about this car, the power from the turbo and the comfort of driving it are both very good.
Overall, the mechanical, aesthetic, and performance problems with the car outweighed the good and have left me very disappointed.
I plan on trading this in for a new car within a week or two!
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| Great car for those who are maintenance inclined |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 8th March, 2004 |