Used 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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VW Jetta are Junk
lchilders, 08/09/2010
Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in March of 2004 after I lost my 01 honda civic. When I first drove the Jetta I fell in love with all the gadgets, blue light gauges and the comfort of the car itself. But when I bought the car immediately the nightmare began, first a week after I bought the car the bulb went out in the dash below the radio, then my gear shift locked up , my battery went dead after 3 1/2 years of ownership, I had to replace the bulbs in my rear and headlights more than 4 times, my water pump and tachometer needed replacing, my driver side window have twice come off track, armrest is broken, steering wheel is coming apart. 6 years of owning this junk as been a real nightmare.
Pretty good
2004 Jetta, Minneapolis, MN, 09/05/2019
updated 01/19/2023
Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought at 125k, immediately had to replace the catalytic converter and exhaust system. After that, car did well for its age, minus a few minor annoyances. Check engine light was on and off constantly for no rhyme or reason and it went through a quart of oil every 1000-1500 miles, meaning a lot of checking. Glovebox latch broke but was an easy fix. MPG was 28 at best but usually around 22-24 so not very efficient for a car of its size. Nonetheless, I liked it, probably not ideal for someone who drives a ton but for me it was fine.
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I LOVE MY JETTA!!
bandgeek19, Carlisle, PA, 01/22/2012
Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got my 2004 VW Jetta used after losing my 96 Honda civic in a tragic accident. I love everything about my Jetta. I live in IA so the heated seats are a really nice feature to have. I feel super safe in it because its heavy, and has every air bag in every place you need them to be. I haven't had any big problems with it and its super fun to drive. Its a great car for liability and I wouldn't trade it. I used to love hondas, thats all I ever owned. But after driving my Jetta, I really have a liking to Volkswagens! People say they're expensive to fix but I repaired two things on it and found someone to do it cheap. Just look around for the right person! If you live in Iowa, go to Bensons
Lemon
unhappy Jetta owner , 07/29/2010
Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought a new 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. Within the year I brought it back three times expressing my concern regarding the transmission. They told me that's the way it drives. Brought it back a few more times they told me nothing is wrong. Brought is t back again and they wouldn't even document it and said that's just the way the German cars drive. 11 months after the warranty is up they were able to find a the problem with the transmission but it now will coast me 1,500 or more to fix. Anyone experiencing this type of problem should contact the National Highway and traffic department if enough people are having a problem maybe they will do something about it.
Lemon lemon lemon
Fed up with VW, 06/28/2010
Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for less than a year, 2 weeks after purchase had to replace (2) O2 sensors, 1 MAF, and car ran good for about 1 month, check engine light AGAIN and EPC light cont. to go on and off, car lags and almost stalls, engine revs up and down. back in shop, 1700 dollars for a TPS sensor, and throttle adaptation,Thermastat sensor. 2 days later, car overheated, back into VW, this time the water pump went bad, another 300 dollars. not to mention 4 recalls fixed. 4 weeks later engine light on again, car stalls, wont hold idle, transmission shifts rough and jerks. machine pulled bad Valve on engine, did i mention my jetta only has 62,000 miles! 3 weeks in the shop, still no fix.
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