NHTSA — Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft: Seal Problems

5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,000 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta drivetrain problems

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #1

May 192002

Jetta 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 19,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2001 VW Jetta - numerous build issues. Excessive oil consumption - 1 quart in 1000 miles. Vehicle re-ringed at 19K. Current mileage 47K - last oil change down 2 quarts in 5ooo miles. Window regulators - recall. Shifter shaft replaced for serious vibration in 2nd and 5th gears. Both front seats feel like they aren't locked in place! diagnosed as faulty weld at time of manufacture.

- Montague, MA, USA

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