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CONS:
- Before leaving the dealership right after purchasing it, the "refrigerated" glove compartment and center-arm console ain't working.
- Every time the engine starts cold, it sounded like rattle inside the engine. When it warms up, then it's quite.
- Foot-well light not working.
- 205/55/16 wheels has that "not sturdy" feeling.
- Got a major recall of fuel pump clamp replacement.
PRO:
- Six-disc CD/mp3-readable front load player.
- Large trunk space.
- More standard features compared to other cars.
- Standard safety features.
- Descent fuel consumption.
I never had these many issues with my other vehicles and I'm now wondering if I made the right decision getting a new jetta. It's still early to judge what it is made of, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
How do wheels feel "not sturdy", short of bicycle spokes???
That "rattle" on startup is normal. It's been discussed on VW websites, and is a known sound that the 2.5L makes when starting up cold. It's nothing to worry about, and all of the new Jettas do it.
(quote) That "rattle" on startup is normal. It's been discussed on VW websites, and is a known sound that the 2.5L makes when starting up cold. It's nothing to worry about, and all of the new Jettas do it. (/quote)
This sounds like a manufacturer cover-up. I wonder if the above post is from that phantom VW damage-control unit???
Any modern engine should not make noise under any conditions... unless something is wrong.
I hope VW can figure this out before the remaining hopes to rebuild their reputation are gone.
Oh well, enjoy your Jetta and let us know what breaks next!
Yes. Your Jetta is fine. It has only had 3 problems and 1 recall. This is virtually problem free compared to other VWs.
You can dis Volkswagens all you want.
The true Volkswagen enthusiasts know what wonderful cars they are, and enjoy driving them everyday.
My VW is 12 years old and is as reliable as my 2004 vehicle.
My new car sits, while I drive my trusty Cabriolet.
"How do wheels feel "not sturdy", short of bicycle spokes?"
I meant it's not hugging the road. Maybe it's light. I have another car with the same spec of tires and the feeling is different. Or maybe because it's a front-wheel drive?
About my comment regarding the rattling sound after a cold engine start, I started sticking to 89 octane and after a couple of trips to the gas station, the problem went away. Not sure if it has something to do with the gas, but I'm happy to get rid of it. However, a new problem arised, the one-touch up/down power window for the driver side stopped working. I still need to make an appointment to have it looked at.
Additional problem. The passenger side doorlock is not working when I use the keyless entry to unlock it. I need to have it unlocked from the inside.
Do you not need to press the unlock button twice to unlock all doors?, one press only unlocks the driver door on UK cars.
That noise at startup could be an oil filter issue. Tey a puralator oil filter. Stay away from fram.
I have just purchased a new 2006 VW Jetta 2.5 in January and it has been great. As far as the air conditioned glove box and center console not working, you must run the air conditioning for this to work. If you would read your owner's manual, you'd know that all the little switch does is open up the air conditioning (when the AC is turned on, it simply acts as another air vent for the compartment) and blows cold air.
>>If you would read your owner's manual, you'd know that all the little switch does is open up the air conditioning (when the AC is turned on, it simply acts as another air vent for the compartment) and blows cold air.>>
Oh wow, now that's cheesy. Some fridge!
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"If you would read your owner's manual, you'd know that all the little switch does is open up the air conditioning (when the AC is turned on, it simply acts as another air vent for the compartment) and blows cold air.
Oh wow, now that's cheesy. Some fridge!"
Name another vehicle company that has even thought of this engineering as an option! Although you may think it is cheesy at least it is there as an OPTION to be used if the owner so wishes to use it. It is an OPTION and nothing else! No other vehicle has this OPTION!
Um, well, I think you should do some research since Porsche has offered this since the 1980's as have other manufacturers. Simply putting an air conditioning vent in the glove box or other storage place is no Einstein breakthrough.
You might find that Audi, BMW, Mini, Seat, Volvo, Opel and Renault all offer this option. I sell per owned cars, and have seen this option in a lot of cars recently, its become old hat now.
The new 2.5 Jetta is junk. I have been back for at least ten problems. None of them can be fixed. They range from transmission defects to inoperable rain sensor wipers to faulty heating system... I could go on and on. VW has even refused to fix some items. This is after owning nothing but Jetta's for our last five cars. All with no problems.