Overview & Reviews

For 2001, improved cloth and velour interior materials come standard in the GL and GLS trim. Side curtain airbags that offer head protection for front and rear passengers are introduced this year, and steering wheel controls for the audio and cruise systems are available on GLS/GLX trim models. Optional 17-inch wheels and a sport suspension can be had on GLX models and GLS models with the 1.8T or VR6 engine. The Wolfsburg Edition returns as a limited-edition model in early 2001 -- standard features include sport suspension, bolstered sport seats and 16-inch BBS wheels. All models get redesigned cupholders and a trunk entrapment release button. A wagon arrives in the spring of 2001.

• Solid build quality, rich interior materials, loads of features, available turbo and V6 engines.

• Cookie-cutter Euro-copy sheet metal, bigger standard-features list means bigger base price.

User Reviews:

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  Inferior Interior - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Kahn - September 3 - 10:00 am

  Its like driving a huge "lint brush"!!! Anything article of clothing worn sticks to the seats & the doors! I have complained repeatedly to VW Customer Care, to no avail! VW offered to send me a "Kit" to help deal with the problem (Kit=(1) lint brush and a rag)...go figure! I asked if they had received complaints?...the operator stated, "No." I asked, "Why does VW conveniently have a kit available to deal with a problem they say does not exist!??" The answer received was so ridiculous, I cant even remember what the response was!!! Not only is it annoying to have to continuously clean this car, but its embarrassing to have to explain why the interior looks like CRAP!!!!

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  fun to drive - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By huskerfan - July 24 - 2:00 am

  I bought my jetta about year and a half ago. I have not experienced any problems with it thus far. One thing i do question is the build quality. It may be my imagination but when i go around corners i do hear a noise (no in the suspension) but in the door frame area. All in all it gets great gas milege and it is fun to drive.

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  2001 VW Jetta - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Amy - July 16 - 6:43 am

  I absolutely loved this vehicle when I first purchased it in October of 2006. Now all it does is have a problem after another! First the CD player broke, then the arm rest, then the trunk (which has completely stopped opening), and now the drivers side window doesnt work. Something inside the door has fallen. The window can go down but good luck getting it up. If you do then it starts slowly falling as the day goes by since the window is broken. Leather interior is peeling almost everywhere as well. I am really unsatisfied with the quality of the parts. It runs well but I can no longer get groceries in it or feel the wind. All of this happened before I hit 100,000 miles.

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  Nothing but Trouble - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Adam - July 7 - 10:06 pm

  I purchased my 2001 Jetta a year ago. The 2.8 VR6 engine is very sporty and fun to drive. Its suspension is tight yet comfortable. Since I bought this car I have had to replace an ignition coil ($500), spark plug wire set ($170), transmission (under warranty thank god), O2 sensor ($200 under warranty), and ECM ($1500 under warranty). I have had the car back for six days and everything seems to be a ok.

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  Oil Consumption Issues - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By cw - June 23 - 10:00 am

  I loved my Jetta but I it was using up a lot of oil. My dealer told me that new engines use up oil and I needed to check my oil every other time I put gas in my car. I new that this was not right so I kept on them. I had fuel consumption tests and was told it was just fine. However, I ran out of oil less than 3000 miles since my last oil consumption test. VW told me that it is acceptable to burn up to 1 qt of oil per 1000 miles. Since mine was using less they would not fix it. Apparently there have been numerous complaints about this issue and VW will not fix the problem. Beware if you have this car. Watch the oil!

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  1996 was better - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By RegLap - June 18 - 10:00 am

  This is my second VW purchase. Nothing but problems with my 2001 VW. My previous purchase was a 1996 VW. Great mileage great handling great repair history...BUT my new 2001 VW UGH!!! ignition coil problems, oxygen sensor fail. map sensor fail, power window stuck open during rainstorm! SAME power window stuck open AGAIN after first repair.Soft brake pads needed replacement after only 19,000 miles .My car has spent more time back at dealer for repair than in my garage

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  Beautiful car, VW service stinks! - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By mnsrun - June 12 - 2:00 am

  This is my second Jetta and I love the styling and the handling, however, I have had the same no brainer issues as everyone else, windows falling, lights burning out, stupid things breaking, crappy customer service! Have complained about smelly AC since car had 5000 miles on it and VW couldnt diagnose until car out of warranty! HMMMM

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  Good car...If You Have a Lot of Money to Waste - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Kevin - April 13 - 7:00 am

  This car is fun to drive and all, but I dont know how much fun it can be if you see your bank balance going down so fast every time you go for a repair and you have to go for a repair just like you go for a hair cut. It may be its just happening to me, I dont know, but its very frustrating. Ive also owned a Japanese made car and it ran fine even until 100,000+ miles, without any issues until I sold it. The car is comfortable for long trips, luxurious, very fast and stuff....but all the money we have to spend on repairs just undermines the positivity. This is not a reliable car.

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  none - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Sparky1 - March 5 - 10:00 am

  We purchased our Jetta in July of last year. Its nice to finally have a quality built vehicle compared to GM products.

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  love my jetta - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By ghari - February 24 - 10:00 am

  ilove almost everything about my jetta this is my 2nd jetta and i had my first on for 11 yrs without any major problems it could use some redesigning on the height of the car it easily hits humps and concrete parking slabs if you are not careful also they need to redesign the way the seats adjust the screw knob is hard to turn