2002 Volkswagen Jetta from North America
Summary:
Great for the money; very reliable
Faults:
The windows fell into the door after two years or so. This was a known flaw and the dealer fixed it for free, however.
Had to replace the catalytic converter at around 87,000 miles.
After that, had to replace the vacuum belt because the technician at the dealer's screwed it up.
The radio has stopped working three times and I have had to pull out the fuse and replace it, which fixes the problem.
Had to replace the oil pan last year, but that was because the Mr. Tire I took it to stripped the bolt.
General Comments:
I've been really impressed with this car. I know that some 2002 Jettas tend to be lemons, but I've had incredible luck thus far.
I put about 20,000 miles a year on it, and it's withstood the wear and tear quite well.
Some of the material on the center armrest has started to peel.
I've had virtually no problems with this car, until last year when I had to replace the catalytic converter (and then had the vacuum belt replaced, but that was the technician's fault, not the car's). It's continued to be solid.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th April, 2007
20th Jul 2007, 09:18
Let me add, timing belt and related parts @ 60,000 miles, also another common problem is the breather hose assembly, it's cheap rubber, plastic crap, go with a catch can. What's the beauty of this car? You can tune it to produce 250-300 Hp and more. All from a 1.8 four cylinder. This is a great car for mods. Easy to work on if you're a diy type. Fun to drive too. I love mine and would grab another. Good car for cheap price.