10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Apr 152001

Jetta

  • miles
Electrical systems failed and caused alarm to go off, power windows not to open or close. Took to mechanic, who replaced lock system which helped for awhile. Took it back again, and this time mechanic located electrical wires that had fused together under dash and were causing electrical failure.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #1

Jan 222000

Jetta

  • miles
Horn doesn't work at all.

- Reading, MA, USA