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Love my TDI!
carcully, 05/21/2014
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
55 of 58 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Toffee Brown 2013 Jetta TDI last summer, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. My folks have a 2011 Jetta TDI Sportwagen, so I had the pleasure of driving their car on occasion, and was immediately hooked on its performance and power, with such incredible fuel economy. We have 2 sons, and it transports the 4 of us around very comfortably. I love that the actual MPG is even BETTER than what is advertised. We get about 38 around town, and have gotten 51 on freeway trips. Love the V-tex Leatherette interior--so easy to clean. Just a great all-around vehicle.
Business-like
rpauls, 06/18/2014
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 4/13 (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2013 Jetta 2.5 SE with 4,000 miles on it four months ago and it now has 15,000 miles. I work as an outside salesperson and was looking for a car that would get great gas mileage and still have some style. I did not have a Jetta in mind, but the mileage and price were both right, so I test drove it and to my surprise liked it a lot despite it being fairly vanilla on the style front. After four months, this car represents who I am very well, a business man. The looks are nice and clean. Not too boring, but not extroverted. The ride is generally compliant, quite nice on the interstate but very firm on rough pavement. Impressed with the highway mileage which has been 37 mpg.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI 52 mpg
rp4042, 09/20/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
I bought this car on July 30 2013 and wish I had bought it sooner. I love this vehicle. the only gripe I have is the odometer is not constantly displayed in the speedometer, rather you have to page through a display screen to read it. Volkswagen claims 42mpg on the highway ' but I get 52 mpg with 60% highway and 40% city driving' as long as you keep the rpm's below 2,000 rpm's. this is with the automated manual transmission. my best for those conditions was 55.4 mpg. as far as some people saying the interior looks cheap I beg the differ it is not flashy like some other cars but certainly not cheap. this car is a joy to drive on winding roads.
Loved the car...Big problem
kittykat35, 02/04/2015
updated 08/20/2019
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
32 of 34 people found this review helpful
Bought the car new..loved the stick,turbo,diesel combination...handled like a proper German sedan..car didn't settle in till 90mph+. At 35K the high-pressure (32000psi) fuel pump failed and sprayed metal fragments through out the fuel system resulting in $5000 repair bill ! Covered under warranty for 1 time but the dealer claimed it was contaminated fuel. Had only used diesel fuel from a high volume station that has city and school district contracts. Come to find out these Bosch pumps are on their 3rd redesign and one of the failure suspects is the low sulfur fuel that has no/reduced lubricants. Owner's manual says not to use additives but if you have one be sure use an additive. ..Up-date 8/19...Traded car the week after this nightmare was "fixed".
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Bought new 2-2013. Now 9-2016. No problems at all
Michael Atlanta, 10/01/2016
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. I am 45 years old this week, only owned 4 cars prior, 1 Nissan and 3 Volvos. VW Jetta has been great, no issues at all. Very affordable(Volvo out-priced me and stopped selling 4 series). So good that husband bought a 2015 Passat. Husband owned about 1cars since we married 24 years ago. Passat not as good as Jetta, sorry to say. Never had any maintenance issues with Jetta. Only issues are it is sometimes hard to get key out of ignition and sometimes difficult to see out of rear window. Gas mileage exceeds what is printed on invoice.
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NO PROBLEMS AT ALL
Dana Ostrom, 02/29/2016
updated 12/16/2024
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience, Prod. End 4/13 (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
Our beautiful blue Jetta has 31000 miles on it. The whole time we have owned it, we've had only one recall, and it was fixed promptly. We had the light switch in the trunk go out and Fowler VW fixed it within 2 hours. This car rides so smooth on the freeway with no engine noise coming into the cab. As a matter of fact, we were going up Raton pass to Denver last year and didn't even realize we were doing 125 mph. Still no engine or road noise inside. The one thing in this car that sold the car was the lumbar support. The car was for my wife so she had to be satisfied. We drove the Jetta, a Corrolla, a Sonata and a Mini. The only requirement I had was 4 doors. The only thing I would say that needs to be changed on the VW's made in Mexico is the turn signals in back. This is supposed to be a world-class car. The turn signals should be amber as they are when made in Germany. Mexican VW's have red turn signals. As of Sept., 2016, there are STILL no problems with our Jetta. I have never been more pleased with a car that I have purchased new. When I go to buy another car, I may try to find another 2013 Jetta because I like the 5-cylinder engine. UPDATE--Sept 2017 Still enjoy the car and now had a small problem. The horn system went out so no horn at any time. Was fixed within 2 hours by Fowler VW and only cost $100.00 since we had the extended warranty. Still want to keep the car. I HAVE driven the new Jetta's but don't like the 4-cylinder, no matter gas mileage it gets. My next Jetta WILL be a used one that has the 5-cylinder! UPDATE 3/7/2018 Still have the car and will drive it into the ground. I'll retire with this one. Volkswagen has so much going for it. I wish more Americans thought so. UPDATE 9/2018 The original battery died last month and had to replace. Still have 2 of the 4 original tires. Does my Jetta have a blessed life? Will I still keep it? Our second car has 225,000 on it and nothing more than scheduled maintainence (2001 Sentra) I am now actively looking for another 2012-2013 Jetta. Update 3/11/19 Not many miles my wife hasn't been using it much. One odd problem has come up. The daytime driving lights keep going out. I've had to replace both of them twice at different times. I can't get to them to replace them from in the engine compartment. The dealer must put it on the rack and get them from below. Next time one goes out, it stays out! No more money to the dealer for something that SHOULD be easy to replace! Update 9/12/2019 One small thing went bad in the interim. The actuator for the gas tank cover went out. That means no matter what you do, it won't open. We had to go to the dealer and have a new one installed. We have 3 Volkswagen dealers in metro Oklahoma City. Normally this actuator is NOT an in-stock item at any dealers that Fowler VW knows of. Luckily, someone ordered one and never showed up to get it. You better hope that IF this goes bad, you have a full tank of gas. Other than that, no problems. This is STILL the car my wife loves. Update3/14/20 RECALLS! Recall letter for a micro switch, but we don't have the part so we are just letting you know. We'll send you a letter when we actually have the part in stock! How stupid is that! Oh, and it took 6 months from the first letter to the second! Other than this problem, the car seems flawless. The only thing that has gone wrong is the automatic part on the drivers window. Sometimes it goes down with one touch, sometimes it doesn't. But hell, it's a 2013. Something has to go wrong. Oh yeah! One other thing! As you can tell, we love this car. I spent $1200.00 recently to fix all the door dings and scratches on the driver's door and rear panel. My wife was happy since she drives it!3/21 69,500 miles Fixed the window problem. Blown circuit. Now, the windshield sprayer doesn't work. Wipers do but not the sprayer. What do you expect in an 8 year old car. Something bound to go wrong. Still positive about the car. Back to Fowler VW to fix it. No one else can fix it so quickly. I COULD shop prices for repair between the 3 Volkswagen dealers in metro OKC, but will stay with who we bought it. 10/1/21 4/7/22 $5343.37 That's what I just spent on my Jetta, my 9 year old Jetta. Wouldn't start one day, although fine the day before. Ended up after trial and error with replacing a control module and ABS control module, and a battery. Of course, parts weren't at the dealer. Of course, it took 3 weeks to be completed. They let me use a 2021 new GLI for a courtesy car. Short critique on that car. Don't like the 4-cyl sound compared to my 5-cyl. Cheesey imprint on the plastic below the radio where the CD player should be. If you're playing the radio loud, and turn the engine off, when you restart the volume is still up. Unlike my 2013, where the volume is automatically low when you start the engine. 10/11/22 mileage 77,350. After the big expenditure earlier in the year, the car is STILL running well. Won't give it up. 10/14/23 81580 Started looking for new Jetta. I'll keep our current one as a work car. Don't know what color it will be because the blue they have now is just UGLY! Will buy an SE because it has the lumbar support. Will have the engine cut-off permanantly disabled. Can't stand that feature! Between OKC and the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, I have plenty of dealers to choose from. Wish me luck!!4/25/24 87,000 miles Finally talked my wife into a new car. Looked at the new Jetta. The rear seat seems to be smaller in the new ones. So that was out! Looked at many brands but ended up with a 2024 Taos. Good rear seat room. The added bonus was the front of the driver's seat could be tilted down to relieve the pain in my wife's legs. So it's now in the garage while the Jetta is my "hand-me-down"
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8 Month, 25,000 Mile Review
bailey08, 04/30/2014
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2004 Infiniti for a new Jetta TDI 8 months ago and currently have 25k miles on it. I bought it because of the gas mileage since I commute/travel 3k miles a month. With that said, I average between 38-40 mpg on my commute to and from work. Volkswagen advertises that you can get 609 miles to one tank and that is an understatement. I made it home from NC to the NJ on one tank of gas: 625 miles. (avg speed 70 mph). The DSG transmission is a lot of fun to drive. It offers every-day "Drive" mode or the more exciting "S" mode or for maximum power, you can switch to manual mode. If you are looking for a daily driver/commuter car that offers much more, you should definitely consider.
JETTA TDI is the best car i have ever owned.
rp4042, 03/20/2015
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought my jetta tdi on July 30 2013 and have loved it ever since. i have 27904 miles on it and have not had a single problem with it. i consistently get over 50mpg driving to work in the morning. the return trip home is stop and go about half the way and I average 40-42mpg.to obtain the best mpg try to keep rpm at 2000 rpm or less. when i have the car loaded with hundreds of lbs of gear and an additional person and driving 75-80 mph i still get between 45-47mpg. with the extra cost of diesel over gas i still saved $1500.00 over what it cost to run my old 2 liter gas trade in for 20,000 miles.
Fuel Efficiency Without Sacrificing Torque
Marcelo Murillo, 09/08/2015
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I've own this Jetta since December 2013 when I bought it "used" with about 10K on the odometer, it now has close to 130k miles on the odometer. Here's what I think so far. Pros: -Handling -Lots of torque, low end torque, the useful type. -Fuel economy -#dieselgate (yes may be a con as well but this is more of a fault on VW than the car design and I received a juicy settlement from VW and Bosch) -Build quality, It has no squeaks or rattles, paint is chipped from road debris but not faded, no rust (I live in Florida, car is garaged 90% of the time) -DSG Transmission makes driving a pleasure and not boring (see cons as well) -Still have the original brakes, rotors and shocks, no replacement needed yet. -Cabin noise levels are very quiet for this segment -Sound system (I have the Fender edition one) -Interior design, it has aged very well and does not look outdated, simple German design nothing gimmicky about it. -interior materials seem to be holding up well to use, interior is tan colored and it does not look worn out, I do take care of my cars and clean them regularly. -Trunk space is decent for this segment, we've taken long road trips and fit everything we needed. -stable at high speeds, makes you feel safe on the highway. Cons: -Proper maintenance is expensive compared to my wife's Toyota Scion iM for example -Diesel Maintenance is more expensive than the regular gas version -DSG transmission can be jerky at low speeds -VW dealership maintenance departments are awful in my area, stay away. Find a trusted euro car shop instead. -Ride quality may be uncomfortable to some that are used to softer tuned cars, this car is tuned the German way which is fine with me. -lacks tech such as a backup camera and apple car play (this was 2013 after all) -OEM headlights are awful, not very bright. Upgrade yours ASAP -back seat space may be limited if you have more than 1 kid, specially with rear facing car seats -my wife complains the rear seat is too low and may give you a backache if you are taller. Scheduled Maintenance, problems and replaced parts: -AC compressor went out at 100K miles, replaced for $1200 -Alternator went out at around 115K miles, replaced for $600 -Tensioner pully and service belts replaced at around 100K miles -2 battery replacements, one under warranty early on and one at around 100K miles -Horn replaced at around 20k miles, under warranty at no cost -ignition switch replaced at around 80k miles, a recall and under warranty no cost to me. -Scheduled maintenance replacement of timing belt and water pump at 110K miles. $1200 - As of 115k miles the front passenger lock seems to be sticking, sometimes it will not unlock. Per shop the motor may be going bad, recommended replacement about 2 years ago but still working on and off, have not replaced yet. Shop quoted me $250 -wipers motor making noise when in use, shop recommended replacement 2 years ago, not done yet, still working so far. -regular maintenance is every 10k miles or 1 year. lowest $100 for a regular oil change and up to $300 if full service needed (DSG service+oil change+fuel filter) Conclusion: Overall it has been a pleasant experience owning this car, at near 130K miles it is still rides and drives like new, maintenance is not cheap but if you do it properly you can drive this car for a long time. I plan on keeping mine for at least another 100K miles if possible maybe more, not having a car payment and excellent fuel economy outweighs the maintenance costs. I will recommend this car to anyone that is willing to follow the scheduled maintenance for this car but if you are used to cars that require little maintenance or you just want to put gas in it and go I would suggest getting a boring but less expensive to maintain Toyota Corollas or Honda Civics.
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Great so far
kristin124, 08/07/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've only had my 2013 Jetta SEL for two months, but it's been pretty great so far. I like that it's got a sporty look inside and out, and I like the leather interior. The acceleration is pretty good for 170HP and the ride is smooth overall. My main complaints are some cheap aspects of the interior - for the price I paid and having the premium trim line, I can't believe it doesn't have power seat adjustment. Also, to tilt the chair back, you have to pump this plastic pedal up and down (tacky). Also, even when you move the front seats all the way back, there isn't enough leg room for tall people over 6 feet. Not much head room for tall people either. Could have designed that better!
Good car with great space.
ecwhite, 12/01/2012
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience, Prod. End 4/13 (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is a big car for its class but needs the 2.5 litre to make it work. The 5 speed manual transmission seems too tall in an attempt to gain fuel mileage. An extra gear in the manual gear box is needed to bring some life to it. The space is off the charts compared to any competitor which is a big asset when you have a family to fit in the back seat and luggage in the trunk. The Civic and Elantra might win the "fun" category but the space, quiet ride and solid road performance in weather trump the fun factor for me. It is not a TDI (my previous car was a '05 Jetta TDI before the moose destroyed it) and if you can afford it, go with the TDI. The TDI is a Santa bag of fun with crazy torque!
Maybe biased because I had a Bimmer
happy163, 01/04/2015
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Alright, so this was a trade in for another lease I had which was a 2013 Passat SE. This Jetta was better and a lot more fun to drive than the Passat. The TDI engine is a lot more lively and engaging than the 2.5 Liter in the Passat. The electronic steering was fun as well. The wishbone suspension however, was very noticeable for someone who knows a thing or two about handling. The back end is just too unstable on curves and wishy washy. I had this unpleasant rattling noise in the center console where the cup holders are. It would never go away. The gas mileage in the vehicle was excellent as I put on more miles on the car, the better the gas range was. At one point i was getting 45MPG.
Great Overall Fuel Saver!
emotionalrat15, 01/24/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in November of 2012 and optioned it with Bluetooth, RCD-510 Touch Screen radio and a sunroof. I love it! Its a great city car, however it needs to have lots of highway miles due to its DPF(Diesel Particulate Filter) not burning the soot properly in city conditions,so it clogs up. That was when my mom had it for a week when I was gone and when I stepped into it a warning light came on that it was clogged. I phoned VW and they said drive it on the highway for a few miles and the light will go out. And so it did. I get 46 mpg combined, its a blast to drive, but it needs a bout 20 more hp when merging at freeway speeds. But going slower, there is gobs of torque! I love it!
Save your money and buy something else!
beachforme, 07/25/2016
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have been driving for 39 years and have owned 16 different cars. This will be my first, and last, VW. I bought this 2013 Jetta with 32,015 miles. At 34,200 miles the air conditioning compressor went out....thank goodness for the warranty! I now have 42,100 miles, and since the warranty expired I have had to replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, ignition lock, ignition housing, and brakes. I have also had problems with some of the plastic interior knobs coming off. Unfortunately, many mechanics do not like working on German made cars, which limits who will fix your car. This, along with expensive parts, makes repair and maintenance a lot more expensive than your normal US, Japanese, or Korean car. I currently have a 2006 Tacoma with 196,000 miles with no issues, and drove a Civic for 210,000 miles with no problems. For a 3 year old car with less than 43,000 miles I have had way to many problems with my Jetta....and doubt it will make it to 100,000 miles. My advice is buy a, Chevy, Ford, Toyota, Honda, or anything that does not have a VW logo. Sorry to be a bummer, but stay away from this car!
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2013 Jetta SE 2.5L
Connor, 05/23/2019
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had this car since October 2013. In the first 3 years I put 75,000 miles on it, it currently has 116,000 miles. The car has been relatively trouble free, I had one brake line leak on to the caliper causing it to rust quickly. Other than that this car has been great, the 2.5 l is peppy with the triptonic auto trans... this cars stock airflow is very restrictive.... open her up a bit for some cheap fun. Maintenance has always been a little more expensive then my honda, nissan, toyotas, etc., however I do the basic stuff ..brakes, calipers, oil, struts, on my own so that helps. Overall a good purchase, feels upscale and quiet compared to the other cars in this class from the same year.
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Love my 2013 Jetta Turbo Diesel 6 speed Manual
mr_chosenone, 02/10/2015
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2011 new Jetta Turbo Diesel 6 speed standard and loved it so much, I sold it to my best friend and bought a 2013 with the exact same set up. They're both identical cars except for their birth year. Both are a blast to drive. I can drive it like I stole it and still get over 45 mpg. Love the electric steering. Buy the manual model if you want to have fun driving this little car. I have and will continue to recommend this car to my friends.
Great little car!
thedriver93, 08/04/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I traded my Corolla in for the top of the line Jetta SEL and I never looked back. Great product from VW! It had leatherette seats, heated, AMAZING Fender sound system, comfortable ride, NAV system was easy to use. MPG was lower than I expected, I was averaging 28 MPG 70% highway.
The good and the bad
maninva, 03/21/2014
updated 03/22/2016
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
Like other reviewers I had a bit of buyers remorse upon driving this car home from the dealer. No auto headlamps, compass, auto dimming review mirror or back up cam left me a little disappointed. The car grew on me once I got used to it. It is fun to drive and I enjoy getting 50 mpg on the highway. At 8k the paint on the front bumper started to chip off very easily. After three different attempts to have VW repaint the bumper they refused to do so. This was my first VW and will be my last. I will not buy cars from a manufacturer that doesn't stand behind it's product. A follow up to my previous review. Luckily I traded the Jetta in Dec of 2014. It was the worst car I have ever purchased. Had I kept it I would have lost thousand of dollars in value after the Emission Cheating Scandal came to light. I will never own another VW.
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Get one of these 5-cylinder SE Jetta's asap.
Nashville Fred, 12/14/2018
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The VW Jetta with the 2.5 (5-cylinder) engines are Great Cars. Soon this engine will only be available on much more expensive automobiles. Everyone seems to be going to a dinky 1.4 - 1.8 size engine with a turbo charger. ... s i g h
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THE BEST CAR EVER !!!!!
Mikeeee, 12/03/2019
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had my jetta until 326k miles when I got rear ended and my car ended up getting tottalled :( it still ran like new ! first engine transmission 6mt and always have me 40-50mpg ! smooth ride awesome fender sound system !! ill miss it !! one down side to it is I had to reprint it every two years because good and fender would get damaged from rock chips but I can add that I replaced windshield twice too
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Cindy, 10/21/2019
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Brought the Jetta in 2015 at 36000 miles now at 67,518 miles. I've haven't had a single issue with the car easy to clean Interior and great trunk space. Love this car it's my daily driver.
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Early Impressions - All positive
TheMagicTiki, 04/01/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SEL PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a small commuter car that, while reasonably priced, had a bit of style and personality for the daily commute. While some excel in certain areas, nothing else we test drove had the same combination of features, and style that this Jetta has. After two weeks of ownership, we are very pleased so far. Plenty of interior room for adults (or big kids) in the front/back seat. Rides & responds like a solid German car should. Great torque and acceleration (I'll give up the 2-3 MPG for that over others in the class). SEL adds some great creature comforts. Sure, it's not a BMW... but it is close enough to stand out as a cut above the class of economy appliances in this segment.
I love my jetta!
trevsta18, 05/06/2015
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my first VW. I have owned an X5 and two mini coopers. I have had my jetta 2.5 manual for 2 years. I am at 46k and i haven't had too many issues other than constantly battling the tire pressure light and regular maintainance. Ive noticed my breaks starting to squeak, the paint on the front bumper began to chip at 10k. I have white with tan interior and i constantly get compliments from co-workers and bosses that ride in it. They are also impressed when i whip it around a corner. I have achieved 43 mpg in my 2.5 SE. Overall i am impressed but small things like the front bumper paint shouldn't chip so easily.
75K needs new timing belt
Lawrence, 08/18/2015
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience, Sunroof, Prod. End 4/13 (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
13 of 24 people found this review helpful
Be careful when looking at this car or you will end up like me. I bought this car new for the very reason I was looking for a car that can hold up to high mileage. Well what a mistake I made. The car has 75K miles on it now and the dealer says the timing chain is stretched and needs to be replaced. The dealer could not give me a reason why this happened. They did say that some screen came loose and jammed into the tension pulley of the timing chain and deprived it of oil. They told me that they have had others in with the same problem. The extended warranty people are fighting paying for the repair. The dealer could not give me a reason why this happened The repair is $2900. Not at all what I expected from a VW. It is sad that they do not back their cars. No reason for this to have happen
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Made in Mexico CRAP! Do not buy!!
jreed10, 05/18/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Navigation, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
23 of 44 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Jetta TDI nearly 4 months ago (Jan. 21), and loved it at first, but it has rapidly begun to fall apart already. The navigation system is an utterly useless waste of money, the "premium" Fender sound system develops so many vibrations that one cannot even enjoy listening to music, and the door panels started rattling while driving, after less than 2 months of ownership, so I can't even enjoy driving the car anymore. It's a shame, because the fuel economy and powertrain are both fantastic, but overall, I would not recommend this car to my worst enemy. I have grown to hate it that much. VW won't even stand behind their product and make it right. Don't waste your money.
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jmmeeks, 05/14/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The manual TDI is fun to drive, and gets great mpg. EPA's city mpg is about right - I get 29-32 mpgs on my commute (suburban + city streets, 16 mi. each way). On the highway, though, I usually get 48 mpg. The interior leans high-end - seat warmers, speaker phone, and the spots you actually touch while driving (arm rests, steering wheel, turn signal) have a soft feel. The top of the console extends to an arm rest wide enough for both driver and passenger. The Fender speakers are fantastic, but the iPhone interface can be prickly. When my phone is connected via the media cord, the system sometimes gets confused between that connection and Bluetooth.
Great car! Second Jetta owned.
d_vegas, 09/11/2014
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the second Jetta we owned and bought new. The first was a 2004 diesel that we traded at 224,000 miles. We decided not to get the diesel this time because we are driving less. This car averages 35 mpg on the freeway! We are very happy with the car. No mechanical issues, drives great, comfortable to sit in.
Great Car!
Tony, 02/09/2018
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
German engineering. Feels like you’re driving a much more expensive car. But it rides very firm.
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benji smith, 08/04/2016
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
In 2013 we bought the car brand new. At first we loved the car it got great gas millage, but 2 weeks after that it started jumping. I took it in and they looked at the transmission and the engine and said nothing was wrong. It keep doing it so i took it back they keep saying the same thing the techs said that nothing is wrong well eventually they replaced my crank shaft sensor "emission part" keep in mind mine is a gas car not diesel. It was still messed up so i took it back ant they had to fix my ECM "emission part" and now it is in the shop getting the engine wiring harness replaced "emission part". I think that vw screwed up on all of the emissions in all of their cars not just TDI. The car has horrible road noise, the "premium" sound system sucks and the car is just the worse thing that we have had. The only good thing that i have to say about this car is that it is amazing on gas. When we get to drive it and when it is not in the shop which is rare. I recommend getting a dodge we love our charger.
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Worse car I have ever owned in my life.
Nick, 06/29/2016
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car has been the worst experience ever! I have had everything from a Ford Taurus to a Camarro and in 2013 I decided to get this vw Jetta. And it has been the worse decision of my life. I have had more problems with this one car and put more money into it then all of my cars combined. The transmission is horrible. The electrical in the whole car is absolutely horrible. My doors will not lock and sometimes will not unlock once I do get them locked. The Windows and sunroof will have problems closing. The last problem that has put me over board is my key will get stuck in the ignition I have had to leave my car running over night until it just runs out of gas because I am not able to turn it off. On top of it running out of gas the battery will also die because the car will not shut off at all. When I do call or go into the dealer they say they can do nothing to help but sit there and jiggle the key until it will sometimes pop out. Multiple technicians at the dealer have told me that this happens to a lot of people and from the research I have done it happens to many people... Yet vw still doesn't make a recall on it or offer to fix this problem with no charge. If I did want to get a new ignition it would be around 1000 dollars and it's still not guranteed to fix the problem cause it can just happen again and on top of that if the key happens to break while they are trying to pull the key out its not their problem and that will have to be replaced also. I could go on and on about how horrible these cars are so my advice would to stay as far away from vw as possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Cheaply Built Junk
wriley999, 04/22/2014
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience, Sunroof (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
8 of 20 people found this review helpful
Garbage. VW does not stand behind their product. Begins to fail immediately after warranty.
Love my 2013 TDI!
ellerman99, 09/14/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Navigation, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have only had it for 2 weeks and 700 kms (Canadian) but I love this car! Upgraded the 18' VW Khartoum wheels so it has a nice sporty look, ride comfort is great and so far fuel mileage has been great! All around a perfect car for me, I'll be doing about 3,000 KM a month. Performance is surprising for a TDI, although I have never owned one, I've heard in the past they were sluggish, not this, once the turbo kicks in it does pretty good!
Fun to drive
emosman , 10/06/2020
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
fun car, ok gas mileage depending on how heavy your foot is, lol..lots of upgrades if you are into that like me..worth buying....
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Nothing hidden, "It is what it is..."
cmc370, 07/11/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased a manual SE w/ conv package a few months ago and have driven about 80 miles a day since, mostly highway and I have been satisfied by the MPG, transmission (wish it had a sixth gear, but the fifth and forth gears are rather tall) and features. If you expect high grade interior material, then you should understand that this car is a compromise, high value, high feature, something had to give, and that was the "plastic" nature of this car. I call it my plastic car (even the seats are plastic) but appreciate the good ride, decent acceleration and good transmission. The car is surprisingly fun to drive, but compliant as a highway cruiser.
2013.5 Jetta TDI
hlisle, 08/22/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car for distance travelling. I have put nearly 4,000 miles in almost 2 months... No problems - and have enjoyed the the car overall...
So far so good!
coachbrain, 02/09/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Navigation, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
14 of 47 people found this review helpful
Reluctantly traded in my Nissan Frontier for this car and had some buyer's remorse when I left the dealership. That has quickly changed when I got close to 600 miles on my first full tank. Everything I've read about the TDI indicates they get better mileage than what they're rated for by the EPA and this seems to be true. I had bought my truck to haul all my kid's sports equipment to and from games and practices before I took a new job that requires lots of travel. Ironically I traded a Jetta 2.5-S for the Frontier and now I find myself driving a Jetta again! This time around, the trunk is roomier than the previous one. I am able to fit a large softball equipment bad, a bucket of
VW = VERY WRONG
Vonder Whatupsen, 09/13/2016
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
Whatever they want to say about their customer service, safety, price....whatever....I will never own another VW ever again - I don't know what happened from 1986 (owned Jetta gli) to the current cars but holy hell these things are now FULL OF ISSUES - if it's not one thing, it's related to another thing that triggers another thing - stay away is my advice BUT I have one and I'm lucky that I purchased an EXTENDED WARRANTY when I bought it with 7k on it......I now have 79k, extended warranty ended at 75k and I'm running into continued bull(expletive) SO if you decide for whatever reason, price, look, whatever - I recommend extended warranty BUT keep looking around because once the issues start they do not stop.....
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So disappointed at quality of VW.
juyeop, 07/22/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
3 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought VW jetta 2013 SE automatic about two months ago and it has been nightmare driving the car with so many flaws. First of all, about two weeks ago, the car just stalled out in the middle of the road when I was driving 40 miles per hour. Did I get into an accident because of that? almost. Nearest dealership towed my car and had a look at it, but what they said was there was no problem found, so you need to drive with it. Second issue I'm having right now is grinding sound and from when gear changes. I've never had this experience from my previous car that I drove for two years. Last but not least, steering wheel has been off-centered since it came out of dealership. Don't buy VW jetta!!
There is a reason it is #1 in europe
frank, 06/09/2020
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 4/13 (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very nice and reliable car, oil change will cost you more since it is a german car need to do full synthetic. Check the tire air, oil change and alignment and you should have reliable car, fast and sport for a few years.
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volkswagen tdi 10,000 miles and going strong
rp4042, 04/13/2014
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have put 10,000 + miles on my 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel in about 9 months and the car is going strong, I have not had one single problem with this car, zero, zilch, nada . I have owned new Toyotas that were not this reliable in the first 10,000 miles. One reviewer stated that it was made in Mexico and was junk. Well the engine and transmission are made and assembled in Germany. The balance of the parts are made in Germany , Canada, and Mexico. It is assembled in Mexico. My point is that this is a car engineered in Germany and built to German standards. I have had no problems with paint, trim , or scuff marks not coming off plastic parts as some have stated.
I'm a believer
stewsir, 11/26/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
I leased my Jetta about 8 weeks ago because of a change in my commuting status. I needed something that could haul 3-4 adults 50-60 miles a day, each way. I've had VWs, Audis and Volvos previously. This isn't my favorite car, but for what I got it for, it's the best, by far. Very comfortable inside, front AND back. great mileage. I average 35 or so around town and 42-45 on the highway. It's nice to see just under half a tank left and 450 miles on the trip odometer. I think I'm doing 600 or so miles per tank. Pretty impressive for a 14 gallon tank.
One year old, already falling apart...
eroesch, 07/22/2014
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience, Sunroof (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this car a year ago and right when the warranty (3yr/36000) went out I started having problems cranking the car and turning it off. This is at 40,000 miles, only 4000 over the warranty. So I took it to the dealer to see what was wrong and they tell me that the ignition cylinder is worn out!! Okay, first of all there shouldn't be any parts worn out after only ONE YEAR of use. That's ridiculous. And because the warranty is out I have to pay for it! Tell me something isn't wrong with this picture. We've brought the car in for every maintenance time and take of it. Apparently, the construction is crap... Not a happy customer.
Not bad, not bad at all
Chris, 08/17/2016
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
Decent starter car for 21 yr old.
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Worst VW ever
Adrian Fulga, 09/30/2020
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
Peeling paint after warranty Is finished.Car has 7 years old and 90000 km and paint started peeling on top of windshield and trunk.The car looks like scrap car after 6-7 years.VW doesn’t want to fix it!!!They don’t want to recognize is factory issue.I highly don’t recommend it.
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Surprisingly poor driving car
dm3, 04/16/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 6 speed auto transmission is one of the most unresponsive that I have ever driven. The engine is underpowered. Throttle response is not smooth. Initially the car does nothing then surges. The transmission is too reluctant to downshift making for a frustrating drive. The transmission downshifts much too slowly. Mash the throttle and I sometimes forget that I've done it as the seconds count down (2-3 seconds). That can be dangerous is you try to jump lanes. Interior feels unusually cheap for a VW. No cup holders in the rear. No cruise control. Rear view mirror can obstruct.
love my jetta
kimberly dunn, 11/12/2017
2013 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No problems so far except headlamp keeps going out. But as far as performance no prob. 5star
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VW for teenager
D Young, 08/30/2018
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good kid car - safe, good gas mileage
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Not a Fan, Despite Being a Lifelong VW Owner
Rick, 12/21/2022
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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I've had 7 VW Jetta diesels since the mid-80's which all hold great memories. They were reliable, good on fuel, required little more than regular maintenance, and were easy to find resources for when needed. That all changed with the 2013 Jetta TDI. It has had more mechanical glitches than my other 6 had combined. Some were electronic, some were mechanical, and in each case parts were hard to acquire, expensive, and costly to install. The car rides and handles nicely, has the usual solid fuel mileage, but these ongoing annoyances tell me that a lot of corners have been cut in the quality of this vehicle over its predecessors. After having been a VW aficionado for 37 years, I now have to say that my next car will NOT be a VW.
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Grinding Noise 2013 Jetta
sparkfire, 06/10/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
I really like the car, it handles very well in the city and on the road, however, it makes a grinding noise when simply driving 25-30 mph down a city street. The noise is right under my feet! At first they couldn't find anything so I had one of the guys ride with me and when he heard it he was puzzled. I was told to bring it back one day and they'll have a Tech ride with me so when I have a chance, I'll take it back! Had I known it was assembled in Mexico I never would have purchased it! I thought they were being assembled at least in Tenn. I'm so disappointed that I wished I had purchased a Chevy or Buick!
Very reliable, great mileage
rrocks, 04/25/2014
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
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After 10 months and 9500 miles, all is excellent...upper 40s on the hwy, 29-30 in horrible suburban driving conditions where I live (a lot of stop and start). Absolutely no problems. I think it's a great, fun car for the money. A bit slow on the start, but it picks up speed quickly. I'm sold on diesel. The only thing I don't like is the odometer display. My wife claims she doesn't care about cars but I can tell she loves it.