2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Wagon review from North America

My drivers side power window fell in. (Window regulator broke)

Rear-end bolts came loose and Axel dropped while I was on the freeway (Scary!)

A/C compressor went out, cost me $1500.00 to fix.

Engine light came on last week the car only has 45,000 miles on it, Im told it could be the catalytic convertor which (thank god!) is covered under an extended drivetrain warranty of 8 yrs or 80,000 miles... we shall see when I take it to be fixed next week...

Center console latch broke off.

Brake light switch failed (recall part...dealer tried to charge me for parts and repair)

Fun to drive and looks good, but I have had my share of problems.

The Volkswagen dealership will tell you that some of these problems are common in the Jetta, in particular the window falling in, don't pay for the repair! I called Volkswagen North America and they advised me this particular problem they will fix for free, they offered an extended warranty for that issue, it is good until March 2009.

Do your research before you pay a dime. There is a website that shows all the recalls of the 02' Jetta Wagon called the ODI (Office of Defect Investigation)

My mom bought a VW Tourag and had similar issues with her car, A/C, power windows...

I do like the looks of this car, but I wouldnt buy another VW.