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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  Gotta love it! - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By dude - September 3 - 3:40 pm

  I was car shopping for 2 months and couldnt find anything. Until I test drove this car. I never before had an adrenaline rush driving a car. I told myself I would never buy a manual but I had to make an exception. It shifts so smoothly that it feels like an automatic. Its simply awesome. The interior feels like a BMW interior.

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  Great when running - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By kate001 - July 2 - 2:00 am

  I have been extremely disappointed since I bought my Jetta in November of 2001. I have been stranded and had to tow my car twice in the past three weeks from ignition coil failures (26,000 miles and 26,800 miles). The check engine light flashes randomly and the electrical controls on my car have been repaired three times. My brake switch failed at about 18,000 miles. Not a good year for the Wolfsburg. Id sale mine as soon as possible, except I would feel guilty turning it over to someone. I must say, it is a great car to drive...I just cant call it reliable.

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  Plastic Water Pump Impeller Failure - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By gorvcamping - June 8 - 11:53 am

  Just in case your 2.0 Liter-powered VW (not sure of other engine designs) develops unexplained overheating with no external coolant leaks, it is most likely a internally shattered PLASTIC (yes you read that correctly) impeller that has failed. Unfortunately, it is about a 4-hour shop job to replace the impeller, since it is driven by the timing belt. So most of the front part of the engine must be dismantled in order to get to the impeller! COST: about $600-$750 parts & labor. If you are mechanically knowledgeable, parts (impeller, timing belt, tension pulley, and thermostat) will cost you about $210. When buying a replacement impeller, be sure to specify an ALL METAL replacement!

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  Money pit - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By money pit - April 12 - 4:53 pm

  When everything works the car is great to drive. Unfortunately thats not very often. My car has 129,000 miles on it. I am on my 4th catalytic converter. Ive always done my scheduled services at a VW dealer. The car has never made it the entire 5,000 miles without an extra visit for service. This car is such a disappointment. Ill NEVER get another one!

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  Fun, Comfortable, and Economical - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By chris - March 29 - 9:06 pm

  Ive got 145,000 miles on the car and have had to spend a fair amount of money on service. Ive replaced the glow plugs and had the intake manifold cleaned when it plugged with carbon. Ive also replaced the airflow sensor twice. So it hasnt been trouble-free, but its within acceptable limits. The cost of ownership is about what you would have with a trouble free car getting about 35 mpg, but Id still buy it again. I love the way it drives and the torque of the TDI engine. It sure doesnt drive like a 44-49 mpg car! It pulls like a big V6 up to about 3,000 rpm. It is great for a sole commuter or a traveling couple.

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  Good Car I like it - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Ger - March 27 - 10:00 am

  Bought my car for 3000 less than sticker at a tent sale. I got a good deal for the money I spent. Good Points -- Performance, no Maintenance (only scheduled) in 30000 miles, handling is great and has good gas mileage. Bad Points -- the cloth on the seats is horrible ( they need to rethink this)

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  Fun but unreliable - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Poolfish - March 24 - 4:23 am

  Im at 117,000 miles and and getting ready to trade in for a Honda. The MIL is on right now because of a bad coolant sensor, a bad 02 sensor and a bad catalytic converter. The heater core also has a hole in it, so the car smells like anti-freeze if I turn the heat on. I hope the dealer doesnt take it for a drive before proposing a trade in value. I figure Ive put about $10k into the car on repairs over the years, with only about $2k being normal scheduled maintenance. That includes a few new rims and tires because it does not handle pot holes too well! It is fun to drive though, so I will miss that after the trade in.

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  Rattle and HUMMMM - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Brad M. - March 13 - 2:00 am

  Overall this is a very well designed and built car. For the money it feels and drives like a more expensive car. However, my car suffered from door rattles over bumps which the dealer was able to fix after two attempts. WIND NOISE is a problem the dealer has not been able to fix. The drivers door does not seal properly agains the frame of the car causing excessive wind noise above 50 mph. Also, the dashboard is not properly aligned between the doors resulting in a considerable gap between the drivers door and the dash. CHECK FOR THESE TYPES OF PROBLEMS BEFORE BUYING.

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  I loved mine! - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By gjay - December 14 - 2:00 am

  Wow... I never had any trouble with my 2001 Jetta. I did take it in for ALL scheduled service, which helps I think. I just traded it in today for a 2004 jetta and was actually sad to let my 2001 go.

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  I should have waited - 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  By J*** - November 30 - 2:00 am

  I bought my wagon 18 mo. ago and wish I wouldve thought twice. The wagon is cute and decent to drive, but it has its share of problems. The Mojave Beige is hard to see in certain light. I replaced child window locking switch due to malfunction. When we were hit on the passenger side at about 50 mph (guy blew through a red light when we had a turn arrow), NOT ONE of the safety features which I bought the car for, engaged. After a dealer check, they show that heated mirrors are functioning only part-time (but of course they wouldnt fix that while it was in the shop!) It has lost way too much in resale value. Over $10K!