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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Never, ever again! - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
By Bass_Baller - March 7 - 3:37 amWhat havent I replaced in this lemon, besides the frame and the engine? Hmmmm.... let me think... Not the manual transmission, clutch, A/C condenser, power steering drive, fuel injector pump... nope, all of those, I had to replace. Power windows and power locks-- the ones without broken switches-- are unreliable. Cheap plastic knob for mirror control broke off with no effort. Trunk latch even broke. And, of course, it leaks. And then theres the melted crayon smell of the interior (dashboard, mostly)-- which, if you happen to brush against, will smudge and ruin your clothes. Fun to drive, but do yourself a favor and lease it instead of buy it.
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2001 VW Garbage - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
By Kalacokid - February 11 - 10:00 amI have had nothing but problems ever since I purchased this vehicle new. The anti-lock brake motor went out within three monthe, the mass air flow sensor has had to be replaced three times, the timing belt broke taking the head and valves along with it. The dealer fixed at a cost of $2700.00 and within 20,000 miles something else has broken and the way it acts it seems to be in the valve train again. Interior latches on glove box and center console have broken and the CD player play only when it wants to. Im not hard on cars at all as my last two GM vehicles had 259000 and 242000 miles sold. These problems are unacceptable.
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Think twice - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
By Jrose - February 4 - 10:13 amWe bought htis car for the safety rating and the great reviews. The first six months were great except the gas mileage was way lower than we expected. Then thingsstarted to fall apart. The interior was pealing anywhere there was painted plastic. The center console broke because it was cheap plastic. After about a year, the rest of the car started to fall apart. Except for the first year, we have spent about $800 a year in repairs and of course nothing that went wrong was cover by the warranty. Various engine sensors and parts needed to be replaced and, a shock to me, after only 2 years and 25,000 miles the whole rear brake system had to be replaced.Think twice about buying a used VW Jetta.
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VW Quality.... - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
By Tikle Pink - October 24 - 10:00 am2001 GSL 4 dr, theres a few things that have issues...(note WITHIN one year) front grill feel off, door handles (rubber) peel, the dash around the stick has a latex coating peels,extior paint bad. Then last month the window fell. Remember,cosmetic is not covered. The engine runs great, has pick up.
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NEVER AGAIN - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
By NEVER EVER EVER - July 24 - 2:00 amTHIS HAS BEEN BY FAR THE ABSOLUTE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED. I PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. I HAVE BEEN IN A RENTAL CAR 12 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR THAT I PURCHASED MY JETTA. IT HAS BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF A HORRIFIC EXPERIENCE AND I WISH TO WARN EVERYONE AND ANYONE TO NEVER EVER BUY A VOLKSWAGON!
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Volkswagen Jetta Sucks - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
By parker - October 22 - 10:00 amIn one year, I have brought in my VW over 10 times to have it fixed.It is never a good sign when you know everyone by their first name in the service department. The customer service is horrible. No matter the problem, drivable or not, they could not work me into their schedule unless it was atleast a week away. My car is under warranty and they will not give me a loaner. I have currently been a week and 4 days without a car. If youre thinking of buying a VW, think again. Just go to your local service department at the vw near you and youll see how many people are waiting.
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Worst Car Ever Made - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
By Whatajoke - July 17 - 2:00 amWhat a piece of crap. In the first 10,000 miles - bad window regulators, windows fell off the track, heated O2 sensor (twice), bad fuse block and wiring, replaced truck lid activator, replaced fuel door activator, runs rough and hesitates and thats on a great day. Engine light constantly on, rear brakes ground to the rotor at 23,000 miles (how is that even possible), coil wores/plugs $ 560. Catalytic converter clogged at 22,000. Absolute joke, VW service equally as pathetic.
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Wanna Waste Your Money? Buy A VW. - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
By Angie - May 26 - 9:20 pmThis was my second car and taught me the biggest lesson of my life. Buying this car means putting a lot of money into it. I was looking forward to blacking the car out and when i saved up money to do so on my project, something always went wrong. In the shop at least 2 or 3 times a month. Burns oil constantly. Electrical system difficulties. Headlight covers get really hazy. The way they have the rear view mirror is ridiculous and doesnt stay on well with heat.
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Hate It - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
By hateit - January 17 - 8:16 pmI have had nothing but problems with my 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Wagon and VW dealerships and care for my car. Every month there is some new problem. I definitely would not recomend this car, or company to anyone. I have never seen such poor preformance and quality, from the vechicle to the people who sell and work on them.
