2002 Volkswagen Jetta review from North America
"This is an AWFUL car, get rid of it as fast as you can"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers side window fell down.
Passenger side window fell down.
Bumper pulled off.
Bumper pulled off (it sits entirely too low and if you pull up too close to any parking space, it will pull PLASTIC cover off)
Fault for Engine Coolant Temperature; Replaced Sensor.
Door Ajar Light came on while driving, replaced drivers side door latch.
Remove and install engine coolant temperature sensor. (same as before)
Brake light switch was bad and needed a replacement.
Malfunction in cooling system fault.
Replace the ABS control module and pump.
EPC light on.
General comments?
This car is awful. I love the way it drives, but it is constantly in the shop, nothing is covered under warranty and their customer service is horrible. I will NEVER buy another VW and have told all my friends to steer clear as well. Though it's a cute car, and it handles well, that means nothing when you have to put every cent of your paycheck into fixing it every month. I just got the car back from the dealer (where they were "fixing" more electrical problems) and I had the EPC light come on LITERALLY 30 minutes after leaving. Volkswagen does not care about their customers or the quality of their product.
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| Worst car made |
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| Not reccommended! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 5th February, 2007 |