Faults:

Timing chain at 51000.

4 way flasher switch at 51000.

Many tire replacements.

Inside door broke.

Few dead batteries.

Blower motor not working.

Coil pack.

Plugs and wires.

Exhaust clamp.

Inner tie rod.

Transmission.

And many other things.

General Comments:

This is the worst car in the world. I have had nothing but trouble with it. I wish I could go back in time and undo the whole purchase.

Faults:

Timing belt went out and had to replace the belt, valves, and secondary valves, water pump, and head gasket. at 89k.

Dip stick, serpentine belt, and battery all replaced at 89k miles.

Clutch went out at 75k miles.

Replaced about 8 tail lights and headlight within two years.

Window regulator replaced on two windows.

Driver seat warmer no longer works at 70k.

Middle console broken when purchased at 43k.

Middle console completely broke off at 44k.

Car dies, EPC light came on, car won't start, awaiting diagnostic.

General Comments:

Smells like crayons!

Not spacious in front seats.

Big trunk.

Seats attract lint and need cleaned with a lint roller.

Faults:

I have a used 2001 VW Jetta, and when this one goes, I probably won't buy another one.

At first it was a few basic problems; new tires, front end alignment, etc. After the warranty ran out, the problems REALLY started!

Like everyone, I had to get the front bumper replaced, or put back on twice (both times were my fault!) Then the skid plate came off, now my driver side window doesn't go up and down, and I'm being told it'll cost $760 to get fixed.

The check engine light came on, had to replace two blown O2 sensors $600, not even two days later, it came on again.

The brakes cost me almost $1,000 to get replaced.

Six new plugs and wires was about $900.

No crayon smell yet, there is no problem with the A/C, but I am getting tired of paying $50 for an oil change.

This is a nice car, could be better, but I wouldn't buy another VW.

General Comments:

When you need it to go, it goes!

Too expensive to maintain, everything is German parts.

Handles really well, and comfortable to drive on long road trips.

Expensive to fill up as it only takes premium.

$50 for an oil change.

No complaints about the heat or A/C.

Great gas mileage on the highway.

Faults:

I got the Jetta for my 16 birthday present. We bought it off eBay for around 5000 dollars.

Right when I turned on the A/C, the vents blew out this black foam that would blow over everything.

I had had the Jetta for not only a week before the check engine light came on. The maintenance guy said that it was the oxygen sensor and that replacement would be around 400 dollars.

The trunk pump broke... another $400.

It smells like crayons and burns through oil like there is no tomorrow.

The seats are hard to clean and the windows don't roll up properly.

The right front head light doesn't work, so I have to keep my brights on all the time so both of my headlights work right.

I drove my mom's Toyota Land Cruiser before I got the Jetta, and I like it a ton better. Buy a Toyota or Honda or Lexus, don't go for a German car... they suck and cost a lot of money to fix.

General Comments:

I thought VW had excellent quality and reliability, but I was wrong. Buy something Japanese, you will be a lot happier and you will get your moneys worth.