Faults:
Rear seat lever to fold seat down came off in my hand the day I bought the car, before driving it off the lot, when the salesman was showing me how to fold the rear seats down.
Keys were not programmed properly when I bought the car, so my extra set of keys would not start the car and would turn the anti-theft system on. Car towed to Volkswagen twice for this problem so Volkswagen could reprogram computer and the keys.
Ignition tumbler replaced after having the car 2 months. Covered under warranty.
Oxygen sensor replaced, on recall. Covered under warranty.
Mass air flow meter replaced. Covered under warranty.
Glove box replaced due to the hinges cracking in half. Covered by warranty.
Mass air flow meter replaced for second time at 25,062 miles. Not covered under warranty due to this occurring after 24,000 miles warranty.
Vacuum hoses replaced at approximately 30,000 miles. Not covered.
Airbag light came on at approximately 30,000 miles. Repaired at 35,000 miles. Costs were covered by VW after review by the company.
Glove box number two broken at hinges. Not replaced because this would cost $240.00 as quoted.
Cup holder broken, completely fell off while holding a regular cup of Starbucks coffee. Coffee everywhere. Did not replace due to cost of $130.00, seemed a bit excessive to me for something I know is going to break again.
24th Feb 2004, 23:50
I feel grateful to have come across this website. I've been looking into buying a low mileage 01 Jetta and after reading a lot of these posts of what owners have been through with their VW Jetta's, I am sticking my hard earn money back into my wallet where it belongs. Just because the vehicle LOOKS decent and reliable doesn't mean that it is now when I come to think about it. Drivers Wanted? Not me.