Cruise Control System malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. I complained to VW of America and they paid for half the cost. In total, approximately $250 came out of my pocket.
Both front window motors malfunctioned. VW of America chose to pay for this repair entirely (approx. $900).
Rear left window has come off the track and the motor is malfunctioning.
The glove box handle has broken off completely.
The beige cloth interior stains easily with mysterious water marks. These stains never come off completely.
Factory stereo system volume knob was faulty.
Driver's side door molding came unglued.
Dealership noticed my front and rear rotors and pads needed replacing. The car had only 30,000 miles at the time and I'm not a fast driver.
The car handles well and the engine seems solid.
It's too bad because the rest of this car (i.e. electrical and body integrity) is terrible.
My wife leased a 2000 Jetta GLS and it has experienced similar problems.
I will never buy VW again.
You should feel very lucky VWoA payed for the window problems, a lot of people are not so lucky. Also, how can you complain about a beige interior getting dirty!...IT'S BEIGE!
I laughed so hard when I read the comment about your beige interior having mysterious water marks/stains. My 1998 Wolfsburg does the exact same thing!!!
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