10.0

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

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problem #5

May 012003

Jetta 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer concerned with engine and wheel bearing issues. Wants to know who is going to reimburse for repairs. Oxygen sensor had to be replaced several times. The driver side inner door handle was difficult to operate. The left side axle shaft was replaced because it was making a whining noise. While driving the vehicle stalled. It was later determined that a small rodent had built a nest which clogged the air box. The vehicle stalled again and this time they replace the maf sensor. The cruise control was inoperative.

- Greenfield, MA, USA

problem #4

Aug 232001

Jetta Diesel

  • miles
Date of first known problem provided. Have already been through BBB autoline regarding most of the defects listed and thought manufacturer had fixed them. Now vehicle has the same problems plus more. All work being done at dealership is at manufacturer's expense, however, this car is a major inconvenience due to unreliability. Electrical problems aren't solved with replaced wiring harnesses, unsafe door hinges and window regulators make for hazardous driving conditions, airbag sensor problems, and quick to wear out rear brakes are all very dangerous defects for a new car owner to suffer with.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #3

Dec 202000

Jetta

  • miles
Both rear door panels vibrate--dealer unable to fix. Engine light illuminated--temp. Sensor replaced by dealer. Problem re-occurred two days later--dealer replaced temp. Sensor. Passanger front window went down and wouldn't go up--dealer fixed. Three months later, window went down again--dealer fixed. Air conditioner eminates musty smell--dealer says problem is due to a plugged drain hole in A/C unit--will no fix. Rear passanger door leaks a thick, greasy substance. B-pillar trim vibrates on driver side.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #2

Jan 012001

Jetta

  • miles
Doors leak an oil substance, took to dealer, and they said car was designed for germany's cold weather, and it will stop in about a year.

- Carmicheal, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 292000

Jetta

  • miles
Automatic locks kick in after a minute or so. The buttons that go down have ridges on them that are very dangerous. Consumer has been repeatedly cut when arm was caught on the latch to the point where theres was little blood shed. Consumer feels the locks are dangerous.

- Las Cruces, NM, USA