10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 47,196 miles
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Was attempting to back up until vehicle struck an object that was obscured due to the headliner of the vehicle that has fallen off the ceiling. Headliner is almost completely obstructing all rear view through the rear glass of the car.
- West Deptford, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the upholstery ceiling headliner became partially detached from the inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer had been notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
- Acworth, GA, USA
Even after such a big crash air bag did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled.I am not seriously injured but have severe pain in the neck and shoulders.I am the lucky one that I survived with out any major injuries but too worried about the airbags because lot of peoples out there driving the same model. Please consider this has high priority. I have pictures of the car that I can send in case you need them.
- Katy, TX, USA
Rear passenger side door lock fails to engage.
- Dawsonville, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. While parked, the contact noticed that the headliner began to detach from the vehicle, obstructing the contact's visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the headliner would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
- Miami, FL, USA
Door mirrors corroding, drivers side broke off while hand washing with sponge.VW will not replace because warranty has expired. Car is five years old and in excellent condition, no sign of rust anywhere.
- Independence, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the trunk would open without activation independently and would impair his vision if it opened while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Fairfax, VA, USA
- Baltimore, MD, USA