2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Consumer Reviews
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S - $22,660 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$21,590Prices based on sales in MS thru 8/11/25
Final assembly in Mexico
Enjoyable Commuter and w/6sp
VDub Commuter, 08/06/2024
2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sport 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Like many we've owned most brands, Honda, Toyota, and Mazda and lived with VW growing up. Our new 2024 Jetta Sport w/6sp manual is a good blend of comfort and fun. Our trim has all the necessary features like connected Android Auto and Carplay, along with a host of safety nannies features like blind spot monitor and adaptive cruise control. The 1.5t engine has plenty of pep and the 6sp really makes for a fun experience. The shifter is precise enough and the clutch is light with a grab point is easy to feel. Full LED light clusters on front and rear are nice touches. The interior materials are not going to compete with the soft materials of other popular brands. But having had both Toyota and Mazda, we don't miss the difference. Spots where you mostly contact like the steering wheel and arm rests have leatherette or cushion. The other areas are more for bragging rights when you boil it down. The rear seats have plenty of leg room and while all have cloth, they are comfortable and soft with no weird spots that are uncomfortable. Having a sedan reminds us of how practical they can be and easily fit the stuff we haul on the daily, like grocery or a Costco run. We have a CUV if we really need to haul something larger which is really seldom. I do most of the maintenance on our cars so I'm not too concerned about longevity. We're expecting 8-10 yrs from our Jetta like our other vehicles so resale isn't that much of a concern either. We managed a decent OTD price and with other cars with a manual gearbox either not available or with MSRP+mkt adjustment, we are really satisfied with our purchase. Every mfr has dealt with reliability concerns in recent years so we're approaching our ownership with slightly guarded optimism. Initially we couldn't be more satisfied and the mpg average borders on hybrid territory without paying the premium up front. A bit of nostalgia based but I intend to thoroughly enjoy this sensible commuter w/6sp manual gearbox and it has a manual keyed ignition. Buyers that want the latest tech aren't going to be satisfied with a model like this but to each their own...
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Worst brand new car I ever own
Jon, 09/21/2024
2024 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
The bad: I had the car less than a month and the SOS module already failed and this is something Volkswagen has had problems with for several years. I just don't understand if they can't get it working why not remove it. The passenger seatbelt warning keeps going off even though nobody is sitting there when it hits a bump, I was told that's normal and I told the dealer my other car doesn't do that and the service tech responded not all car are made the same. They did fix it with the SOS. Apparently some are made defective. When I received the car back, the second key stopped working. The IQ drive is the worst semi-autonomous I had used. It's straight out dangerous. During long drives the IQ drive starts to drip from the middle of the lane into the middle of two lane fighting the driver for control and yes it has tried to throw me onto oncoming traffic in a two lane highway. The only way to correct it is by turning it off and on or changing lane. It is also unable to stay in the lane on curves. I own a Chevy with super cruise and driven Tesla and Hyundai semi-autonomous with Chevy being the best, but Tesla and Hyundai was reasonably safe. VW service is horrible, same level as Chevy dealers. VW experience and good: I've own a 2008 VW Jetta in the past and it was a good car with good gas mileage and great on curves. This Jetta which is the reason I gave it two star is still great on gas surpassing it's EPA rating, the only car manufacturer I've ever known to pass EPA rating same as my old one. I have done the calculation on how much actual gas it uses, it even surpasses the dash MPG by 1 MPG. This is why I gave it 2 star. Dash says 42 MPG, but using calculation car actually is about 43 MPG with mostly freeway driving. Steering is worst that my 2008, but the same as any other car. So if you want that European car steering feel, skip Volkswagen it does not have it anymore. Will I buy it again: NO!!
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Manual Rev Hang
Manuals Only, 12/20/2023
2024 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
2024 Jetta S 6 speed manual has nice clutch and decent gear box. I will average over 40 mpg and satisfied with the vehicle for the price point. The main issue is pronounced rev hang at all rpm's. I'm not sure if this is programed into the throttle for the 8 speed auto but it's a mess while going up through the gears. Ironically it doesn't hang on the way down - heel and toe somewhat possible with the pedal placement. I expected some turbo lag and it is slow to spool up. Overall a solid body with minimal wind noise - definitely not a sports tune on the handling.
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Good features, uncomfy ride
John love, 11/07/2024
2024 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
First purchased the vehicle on a Saturday, was ecstatic with the features the car had, sunroof, leather, acc. Yet I failed to realize just how the car was. After a couple days driving, I realized I got a headache from it, the brakes grab too much at the low end, even at the top they try braking too quick, the toque wants to drive if you were in a sports car. Overall I was not the only one sick from this car, maybe it’s the stock tires, or the ride height, or lack of tints. Just overall unpleasant to drive. Also a lackluster audio system with no Bluetooth CarPlay.
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