1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS from North America - Comments

8th Jun 2004, 19:42

"Looks and drives great, till the next monthly repair"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Check engine light.

Cruise control doesn't work.

Needs new brake rotors and pads with 55k on the car.

Burns oil, running 2.5 liters short and check oil light came on, this happened 2 months ago and it doesn't appear to have a leak. I have to take it to the dealer tomorrow to have checked.

Electrical problem, dome light in trunk burned out, but when replaced still doesn't work.

Rear driver side door doesn't always lock when the others do. Alarm doesn't sound if you open the door.

Radio replacement 5 times- cassette deck still doesn't work.

Air flow on dash doesn't light up when headlights are on.

Glove compartment hinge broken on one side.

Leaks water through door trim when it rains or goes through car wash.

Gas tank cover doesn't lock shut, repaired once under warranty, but broken again.

Doesn't respond to the hand held auto lock/unlock when facing the trunk, I must go to the side of the car and point at the side door to engage it. I had this problem when I originally bought the car and the dealer said that is normal.

General comments?

I thought a new car would be nice so I wouldn't have to worry about repairs. This car had problems from the get go and each year adds to the pile. I am going to have to sell it before I owe the shop more than I paid for the car. IF I had kept my 92 Honda, it would still be running and with less time in the shop than this 7 year "younger" car.


12th Aug 2004, 23:05

Yes, I agree. I don't know why I let go of my '92 acura integra. A car with no problems to a car (jetta) with all problems, including needing and replacing a new engine at 38000 km., what a shame. I WANT MY ACURA BACK!!!

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