Used 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews
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Don't get a VW
Ilya, 08/19/2009
2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Fun to drive even with the low HP, particularly mine with a stick, but such a hassle as far as reliability. Bought it new and had problems from almost day 1, you name I've fixed it.
The Oil Consumer
Varina, 10/18/2002
2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Burns 1 quart of oil every 3000 miles - even though the ownder's manual says it can go 5000. Also, owner's manual claims oil burning will go away after "short break-in" period - it does not go away ever.
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Loved it
kristikrum, 09/15/2013
2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Sad to say I totalled my wagon last week. This was a very functional and reliable car for me. I haul lots of stuff to work every day, so it was great for the space factor although removing head rests to lay seats flat was a bit cumbersome. I received the car at 70,000 from and rode it to like 117 in 2.5 years. In that time I changed the impeller (seems common) on the coolant system and the front bumper shield thing rides a bit low to the ground so it was dragging and held up by duct tape in its last few months. The brakes were great, and I didn't mind the cup holders either way. This car saved my life in my accident where I hit the cement wall on the freeway, so I'm 4eva grateful.
One of the few happy Jetta owners
MyJettaOK, 10/21/2002
2001 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Considering trading for new GTI was going to look at those reviews and thought I'd check the Jetta reviews first. Wow. Surprised by all the problems. Have the base GL with 5sp. Added alloys wheels and CD player. So far, knock on wood, no problems. Electrical, engine, windows, etc. all fine for last 2 yrs. Car has been just as reliable my last Acura. Been to the dealer only for 2 oil changes and to install CD player. Hope the GTI reviews are better or I may stick with what I have. Cool message board.
Ticking Time Bomb
klc, 11/06/2002
2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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29k mi. Have replaced the transmission, AC..twice, window clips..twice (window dropped into door), climatronic ac thermostat, CD player, radio, cup holder, center console/leather arm rest..(handle broke), battery...(they used unsealed batteries before 2002 which leak in hot weather like here in Houston), and have reprogrammed transmission points...8 times (red lines and shakes car). There is 2 second delay when shifting from R to D. The brakes wear out at 15-20k mi and have no sound indicator so that you ruin the routers w/out even knowing it. This wolf in sheeps clothing will take every dollar you have in repairs.