2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America
"If rattles and squeaks are your pet peeve don't buy this car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rattles and Creaks developed almost immediately, and have continued to increase over time.
Some pieces of interior trim came loose and fell off.
The plastic protector on the rear bumper peeled off.
The sensor that detects coolant level failed.
General comments?
The Jetta is fun to drive, it is fast and handles beautifully.
The Jetta is compact and easy to maneuver and park.
The rear seat is very cramped.
You cannot fold down the rear seat without moving the front seats too far forward to still drive the car.
The interior is poorly fit, and many of the trim pieces squeak and rattle.
There are many handy features like rain sensing windshield wipers, a trip computer that gives you stats like fuel mileage, outside temperature, miles left on the gas in the car and others.
The digital temperature control is awkward and difficult to read and control.
The heated seats work better than any car I've ever been in.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2006 |