2005 Volkswagen Jetta from North America - Comments

I have a 2005 1/2 jetta 2.5l and it overall has seemed to be a good car. In the past year that we have owned the car the radio button has faded and the drivers automatic window button has chipped. I am picky about the look of a vehicle and when I asked if there was anything I could do the dealership said no. My car is noisy when it starts but that is normal. The ticking sound near the glove box makes me crazy. Now this week one of the coil packs went out (275$) to have fixed. I love the performance of my Jetta, leatherette seats, and the turning is great. I have also noticed that my clock seems to loose two minutes off my clock time also. When I put the car in reverse the fan for the climate control system goes to high. My stereo seems to vary in volume w/o me changing it from time to time. That seems to be it would I own another Jetta good question!

I own a 06 Jetta 2.5L and it was great up until I began dealing with numerous issues.

The first I hear a knocking sound by the glove compartment while parked and engine on. Not sure if this occurs when driving since the road noise is loud in this car (the road noise is not a big deal to me). Also, the sunroof shade gets stuck.

The black buttons on the radio began to peel. The paint on the front passenger bumper is peeling as well.

I only have 35,000 miles on it, bought it new and take excellent care of my vehicles. However, this vehicle is definitely not one of my favorites. I had a 06 Scion TC prior (was in an accident and was totaled) and actually prefer that over this vehicle. I wish I would have bought another Scion to save the hassle of driving to the dealer and having to get stupid miscellaneous things fixed. Thank god it's still under warranty for now. I'm just scared for when it's not. Hopefully by then I have replaced it.

I bought a 2005.5 in July of 05. In almost 4.5 years of driving I have never had to take the car in for an unscheduled service. Had a CEL light go on at 30K and it was fixed at the regular service appointment. I also have experienced the clicking noise behind the dash. The dealership replaced the electronic climate control unit, but the problem persists. Still has the original brakes, battery, etc. Except for the noisy start ups, I have been very pleased the quality and construction.