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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  Cant get a better Drivers car for the money. - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By matthew32 - October 30 - 9:13 am

  Have owned this car for about three years. It had 94k mi when I bought it and now has 118k. Have done a lot of repairs, but not any more than for the multitude of 100+ k mi vehicles I have owned in the past. The car came with service records and is in excellent condition for the age and mileage. I have done brakes, alternator, clutch, suspension, front susp bushings and ball joints. Unexpected repairs were: Fan Control Module, PS Pressure hose, timing chain. The TC broke at 117K, causing damage to 5 valves and an injector. Cost of repairs were around $4500, but still worth it considering that I have a 12 yr old car with 118k mi that looks, runs and drives like a new car.

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  There is no point in owning a gas VW - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By WriConsult - September 16 - 1:53 am

  Bought the Jetta Wagon because we had just bought a Golf TDI and were impressed with the great interior and driving experience. Whoops! In two years weve had $6000 in maintenance. 22c/mile, more than twice any other car I have owned. And thats with just 100k on the clock. Ive taken numerous Hondas and Subarus past 150k, and NONE of them has ever cost me more than 8-10cents/mi to maintain. Multiple cooling leaks, water pump (plastic impeller) failure (twice). Failed MAF sensor. Electrical, window and door latch problems. Last week a new ECU ($1000). Its not just the number of things, its the parts cost (which Consumer Reports doesnt report). Example: cup holder broke. The PART was $180!

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  2001 Jetta TDI (TurboDiesel) - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Jetta Owner8 - September 11 - 10:00 am

  Car is incredibly comfortable, & feels solid.My firstnice car,I bought it used & put 20k miles annually on it commuting to work.The biggest drawback(only drawback) is NO ONE with any experience works on TurboDiesels in the WV area...& turbodiesels(be they VW or otherwise) are very special little beasts,&require attention. My routine timing belt change was a fiasco (along with virtually every TDI owner who has is done),& the Ntake is constantly clogging with diesel soot(theres a way to stop it, but its not too envirofriendly).Its an incredibly nice car,&gets great mileage (45mpg pre- timing belt change),&it is much snappier than the 90HP rating shows.

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  STOP the HATE - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By mike - September 4 - 4:43 pm

  The 2001 VW Jetta is awesome. It is fast as heck, the interior is awesome, and VW dealerships have great customer service. Its fuel economy isnt great, but thats the only down fall.

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  THIS is a Volkswagen? - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By FarFromSatisfied - August 24 - 3:20 pm

  This car was a gift from my parents, as a first car. At first I was thrilled; the car was fun to drive, it had great features and it looked great. So far, Ive had the car about a year and a half, and the car has been in the repair shop about 5 or 6 times for major repairs, including: the transmission, alternator, head gasket, a/c compressor, power steering, water pump, and a few others. I dont have a lead foot, so its not my driving thats causing these problems. Not to mention I average 16 mpg, if that. Nevertheless, the car has great features. I just expected more from Volkswagen, especially with the car being one of their "Certified Pre Loved Cars".

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  5 yrs later...$8000 in maint. & rising - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By ididlikevwjettas - July 8 - 10:00 am

  If you are going to buy a used vw jetta make sure to get extended warranty! Bought the car used at around 60,000 miles with warranty till 100,000 miles. Problems: internal engine problems-dealer replace whole engine, got used engine in-did not work, got another used engine-worked, secondary air system leak-replace cracked round plastic resevour next to oil pan-not covered by warranty, replaced all belts; due to noise, replace faulty ac compressor, coolant leak at thermostat housing. rear alignment is off: not adjustable, WTF! Just got new tires. must be bent suspension? thats gonna cost alot! Otherwise great performance, vr6 is quiet and seems at times "as if the engine is not even running.

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  Fun car so far - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By bee1000e - June 27 - 2:00 am

  Driving my Jetta has been great-the engine is wonderfully responsive, especially in 2nd & 3rd gears. Powerful enough to have fun, not so powerful that I get into trouble. The interior is of great quality, but the ergonomics arent great - stereo and HVAC controls are a stretch. Seat could be more supportive. Dealer has never been able to completely fix a passenger side window glitch.

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  Jetta GL - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By hilarie29 - June 22 - 10:00 am

  This is fun car to drive. My only issues have been with the O2 sensor (replaced twice) and the front bumper pulling off from parking over a sidewalk or curb (an expensive lesson that has taken me 3 times to learn). Its a reliable car but the automatic isnt as quick and peppy.

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  VW Jetta, Great Car - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By johns jetta vr6 - June 10 - 10:26 pm

  I picked up a 2001 VW Jetta GLI VR6 at a great price about two years ago. I have delivered pizzas in it. I dont take good care of it with all the stop and go driving I do with this car. The only thing that I have replaced is the tires. I drive about 150 hard miles a day and my Jetta still looks and runs new. It never misses a beat and I mostly do downtown city driving. My Jetta is a little silver tank.

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  Awesome Car - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By smitpat - May 14 - 10:00 am

  Awesome car! Although Ive driven a lot of cars, this is the first that Ive owned, and Im thrilled. Great pickup at lower speeds, tight handling, and really good-looking.