1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America
"Needs to be recalled"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My Jetta GLS windows will not go down. A few months ago it started with the back windows, and now has moved to the drivers side, leaving me with one window that will go down. When I touch the control panel of my car it will alarm my car, causing it to go off while I am driving. There is also a problem with my car not starting in the rain which is a problem because I live in Washington! I have spent well over nine hundred dallors for a new exhaust system that keeps breaking down.
General comments?
At first I loved my Jetta, but the problems on the list keep growing and growing. The annoying part is not being able to use my windows and the arlam constantly going off while I am driving.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 15th November, 2004 |