1997 Volkswagen Jetta TDI review from North America
"Avoid VW at all costs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The trim on the driver's door has been replaced 3 times and has fallen off again.
The check engine light has been on since 60,000 miles. Three expensive repairs later and the light is still on at 114,000 miles. I don't know how to sell this car since it has a check engine light on and no VW dealer can find the cause. They tell me to ignore it. Any advice would be appreciated.
General comments?
I will never buy another VW product. I have spent $8000 in various repairs, not including maint.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | TDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 114000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th November, 2006 |