10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

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problem #2

Sep 242002

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
Power door locks lock on their own after car reaches a certain speed. It happens quickly, and if arms or fingers are nearby, the skin gets pulled into lock hole. It's very painful, like a very strong pinch or shock. Happens very frequently and causes bleeding occasionally. Ph **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767679

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 012002

Jetta

  • 80,000 miles
Contacted manufacturer about this, and they refused to address problem because of age and mileage. Lr door fails to open from both interior and exterior handles. Door appears to lock and unlock normally. **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768028

- Columbus, OH, USA

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