Mass Air Flow Sensor failed - repaired under warranty even though car was over 2 years old. Later VW extended warranty to cover for longer term.
Passenger side window support broke. Repaired under warranty even though car was over 2 years - VW later extended warranty to cover for longer term.
Rustproofing goo comes out of doors - think mine got a double dipping. Cleans easy with bug and tar remover, only happens in the summer.
As others have said, grinding happens going from 1st to 2nd. But I've had that happen in other cars. The syncros aren't just right sometimes. I'd rather live with it rather than have someone crack open the tranny. I've found it happens worst when you're high revin' in 1st and slam into 2nd. Give pause for a second and it won't happen.
The driver's seat is breaking down, but I think that's more to do with my size. I'm a pretty big guy.
Trunk latch broke. Replaced myself.
Doors won't stay aligned. Next time I have it in the shop to fix a schlew of recalls I'm going to ask them to teach me how to align them so I can do it from now on.
Passenger lock has messed up for the 2nd time since I've owned the car. Makes for the door not opening from the out side.
Keyfob broke in half when turning on car. VW replaced free under warranty.
I love this car. It is the first new car I ever bought (my very first was a VW Rabbit Diesel!). It is fast, corners well, and just generally pleasant to drive.
I seem to have had fewer problems that others on here. None of the problems would ever make me not want another VW. However, I've seen the current Jettas and I think they look too much like Hondas. I respect Honda and all. But they're a bit too much "plain Jane" for my tastes.
I do every bit of routine maintenance on the car that I have the tools to do. Oil changes are a snap (I wish all cars were this easy). The filter element is kind of expensive though. The front rotors have become warped over the years, and at 5 years old, its time to change them. I think it has more to do with me over tightening the bolts (one broke off one time - got lucky and was able to back it out before it broke in half).
I agree with you on the comment about "Honda..plain Jane" Own a '87 love the style all the way up to '99. Whats up with the '99 1/2? I think Losing the boxiness of the Jetta, Volkwagen lost style, too! I've test drove and researched thousands of Jettas, wish they kept the overall signature style... Oh darn! : (
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