10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Oct 171999

Jetta

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a collision and the part on the left side rail that was needed the manufacturer did not manufacture.

- River Grove, IL, USA

problem #1

Jul 091998

Jetta

  • miles
Left rocker panel and the left rear frame rail retains water (approximately 1 gallon), water drains from the frame, consumer is concerned that the frame/rocker panel will rot from the inside out, weakening the structure in the winter when salt is applied to the road, salt water passing through vehicles frame will settle in inside and activate whenever it rains/snows or car is washed.

- Rochester, NY, USA