I loved it until the transmission failed at less than 40,000 miles
The internal transmission failed with less than 40,000 miles and nearly one month to the date that the transmission warranty expired.
I am very sorry that I selected a Volkswagen for my first new car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 2nd October, 2006
Crap
Transmission shot at 51,200 miles.
Passenger side door latch broken.
After reading the 2002 Jetta GLS comments, I find that my problem is consistent with many other owners. The transmission is shot after ONLY 51,200 miles. Lemon. I'm sticking to Hondas and Toyotas from now on!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 18th September, 2006
I love this car
The driver's side tail light has gone out about half a dozen times. It seems to be fixed now. It's just been a little bit of a nuisance. I don't drive much at night though.
The front right side window fell off the tracks. This also happened with my first jetta, a 1996, and my sister's 1998 (I think) Jetta so I wasn't all that surprised. Again, more of a nuisance than a catastrophe.
Other than that there haven't been any major problems.
It was totaled and rebuilt when my sister bought it (I bought it from her when she moved and no longer needed it). It runs great. It rev's a little high I think. It's nice and peppy and very fun to drive! I've always loved the way Jetta's shift. The steering is great and it really likes the turns. I plan on keeping this car for many more years and would definitely consider buying another Jetta.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th September, 2006
Not worth it
Clutch went after 10,000 miles.
Ignition coils went twice before they finally replaced all of them!
Mass airflow sensor went bad at 20,000.
Oxygen sensor has gone bad twice; once at 35,000 and again at 70,000.
Front hub bearings went bad at 48,000 and went bad again at 68,000 - VW stated that they have no "warranty" on "warrantied" parts!
Trunk latch broke at 75,000.
Driver seat foam is falling apart at 45,000 - No warranty.
Engine is extremely loud! I brought it to the dealership to be fixed. They never fixed it!
I need new cv joints at 75,000.
Replaced ball joints, front and rear pads and rotors, and shock absorbers at 75,000.
Paint peeling inside and outside of the car.
Random springs found on floor of car.
I like the power in the engine, but dislike all the headaches just for that one thing! LEMON!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 12th September, 2006
Incredible
A sensor had gone around 25,000 miles.
A hole wore in the rug underneath the right foot near the gas peddle.
This has happened to both Jetta's I had around 30,000 miles.
I absolutely loved this car.
It had everything I wanted in a vehicle.
Their comment about 4 out of 4 stars for safety was very accurate.
I was in an accident with my Jetta, totaled it, and walked away with very few injuries. A few scratches and bruises.
I loved my car so much, two weeks after the accident, I bought another Jetta. People who know me, know I loved my car and tell me I am a walking advertisement for Volkswagen Jetta's!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th August, 2006
2nd Oct 2006, 17:01
I'd like to suggest you find an independent shop to do your work, they could find a used transmission and install it. BUT don't bother. You are in for a world of grief with this car. Take your losses (and it will be a huge loss... sorry to say) and unload it now. Then run far away from VW and don't look back. You can get a reliable car that is still fun to drive if you do your homework, and that is the important part. Talk to people in parking lots about their car, read the magazines. If I had done those things I could have avoided my VW.