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Volkswagen Jetta VI vulnerabilities reported by drivers on the Car Reviews service

Number of defects: 2

Hello! I picked up the car from a dealership, but not a new one, at the end of 2013, the mileage was 14,000 km, and it cost me 810,000 rubles. The car was under warranty, with maximum equipment. Mexican assembly. The car was well prepared before sale, like new. I drove it for six months and sold it, but I can and…

Hello! I picked up the car from a dealership, but not a new one, at the end of 2013, the mileage was 14,000 km, and it cost me 810,000 rubles. The car was under warranty, with maximum equipment. Mexican assembly. The car was well prepared before sale, like new. I drove it for six months and sold it, but I can and want to write something about it. Engine: + 1.4, 160 horses, a good combination, in my opinion; - They write about fuel economy, I didn’t have it, it eats and eats and eats petrol and oil all the time. Transmission: - the gearbox is unpredictable, judge for yourself 7-speed DSG, if you’re interested, read the reviews on the forums, I don’t even want to write. Dealer : - I bought the car and that’s it, then your problems. Chassis: + in moderation, not hard, not soft, nothing broke. Interior: + spacious and beautiful. The seats are comfortable, the finishing is good, the sound insulation is good for four, the trunk is large. Electrics: + everything works perfectly. Bottom line: the car is good, but the engine and gearbox let us down. I started selling it with 820,000 rubles, and sold it for 740,000, and then I sold it for two months, since everyone had already heard about the DSG and the turbine.

Hello everyone! The car is 2012, assembled in Mexico. The car is made with high quality. The 1.6 engine has already been tested more than once. Automatic, six-speed gearbox. Pros: freedom in the cabin, spacious trunk, precise handling, decent ground clearance, the interior is decorated with high-quality materials that are pleasant to the touch.…

Hello everyone! The car is 2012, assembled in Mexico. The car is made with high quality. The 1.6 engine has already been tested more than once. Automatic, six-speed gearbox. Pros: freedom in the cabin, spacious trunk, precise handling, decent ground clearance, the interior is decorated with high-quality materials that are pleasant to the touch. In the summer, in the city with the climate turned on, it eats up to 9 liters, in the winter 10. Cons: small crickets appear. The interior trim begins to rattle as the sound volume increases. And you drive along the highway like you’re driving a tank. I don’t know why I have this feeling, but it never leaves me! That’s all! Then I’ll write more as I use it.

Evaluation of individual Volkswagen systems

➖ Rigid suspension
➖ Build quality
➖ Crickets in the cabin
➖ Noise insulation

pros

➕ Controllability
➕ Cost-effective
➕ Spacious trunk
➕ Design

The advantages and disadvantages of the 2018-2019 Volkswagen Jetta in a new body were identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed pros and cons Volkswagen Jetta 6th generation with manual, automatic and robot DSG with engines 1.6 (90 and 110 hp), as well as 1.4 (125 and 150 hp) can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

Now that I understand after 3,200 km, the stability is excellent, it handles well in corners. At speed, the Jetta 6 moves like it's on rails. There is no noise. Not bad dynamics. Although they could have gotten more traction out of the 1.6.

The suspension is excellent, I mean the bumps of the pit - it swallows everything, even if there are 3 people behind. The steering wheel is a bit heavy when parking, which is unpleasant. The landing is peculiar, it took a long time to adjust, I’m 176 cm. The mirrors are negative, but tolerable - I’m used to it.

Shumka made me happy. The stove blows perfectly, the air conditioner cools perfectly - everything is evenly distributed. And now the unpleasant thing: the front panel, its right side, began to creak. There was a rattling sound in the right door when playing loud music. The noise of the air conditioner appeared while I was listening. It will be stressful - I’ll go and complain. The radio is fine.

Andrey Nikolaev, drives a Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 (105 hp) MT 2016.

Video review

The Volkswagen Jetta 6 surprises with its lack of sound insulation, and in cold weather it feels like the windshield and rear windows will burst—the tin rustles. After a month of operation, sounds from gas pipes began to break into the cabin. I'm not happy with the price of all the extras. For that kind of money, it’s better to take other models and not bother with customizing the car.

The interior is not thought out, all the little things should remain in your pocket, because... There is simply nowhere to put them. If something is lost in the cabin, it can be found by the sound of rattling. The only good thing is the consumption: on the highway 6-7l / city 7-9l per 100 km.

Andrey Lankov, drives a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 (122 hp) manually.

The car runs great on the highway and the handling is excellent. In the city, when driving slowly, it handles bumps and holes harshly, with good ground clearance even when fully loaded. If there are two people sitting in the back, there is plenty of space, three people can sit too, but it’s better to have a child in the middle.

Russian assembly: the rear bumper is not aligned, the rubber bands on the door are loose. I tried to fold back and clean the driver's brush - it rests on the hood. To adjust the seats, you need to turn the wheel like in the VAZ 10s. Somehow the speakers in the doors suddenly went out, but they started working the next day (and there are only 4 of them, none at the back!). Stiff suspension - you can really feel it at low speeds.

Alexander Kirichenko, rides Volkswagen sedan Jetta 1.6 (105 HP) MT 2015

Well controlled, dynamic, beautiful, comfortable seats, convenient pedal assembly, good ground clearance and enough for a short person high rise, a readable and convenient multifunctional computer, gasoline consumption is visible in two variations, there is a sport mode, a large trunk, the gearbox shifts smoothly, without jerking, a good standard alarm system.

When rolling and going over uneven surfaces, it makes sounds similar to the creaking of snow. They said the seals were most likely VAZ ones, the dealers never completely eliminated the creaking, the appearance of crickets is periodic (when you arrive at the dealer, the crickets hide).

For me personally, the suspension is a little harsh and the gas pedal is a little tight, but this is initially, at the start, then everything is fine, there are no other complaints so far. Yes, I completely forgot, gasoline consumption does not correspond to the specified one, on average, 8.5 liters, in the city it’s 9 liters, on the highway 7.5 liters. The antenna is weak.

Elena Novikova, drives a Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 (122 hp) with a robot, 2014.

Where can I buy?

Spacious salon. Large trunk. Noise insulation is good. Ergonomics dashboard and salon. The quality of finishing is up to par (for the money).

Stiff suspension (but this manifests itself on uneven surfaces... and there should be no unevenness on the roads! It rides smoothly and confidently on a good road). The rear beam... I would like a lever, but that's another money. The response to the gas pedal is slow, but in D mode. S mode makes the Jetta more lively. There are no speakers in the rear.

Review of Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 (110 horsepower) automatic 2016

1. Appearance. The car is quite long and wide. It has an angular shape, especially at the front, so it looks very aggressive. From the rear, the car looks like an Audi, as well as a Passat, and the design is generally similar to all modern VAGs. The car looks stylish, neat and very strict, I like it. Let's just say it looks more expensive than it costs.

2. Salon. The interior of the restyled Jetta, in my opinion, is more stylish than that of the pre-restyling. Pretty simple. There are no frills, everything is in its place. neat and tidy. Again, a feeling of severity and restraint, as in appearance.

3. Engine. Engine 1.4 turbo 125 hp, 200 Nm at 1400-4000 rpm. The engine is new, installed on the Jetta since 2016, before that it had 122 horsepower. The motor is crazy! Rushing from the bottom to HURRAY!

4. Gearbox and clutch. I will say right away that the clutch is not very comfortable. It has a very long stroke, and it took me 2 months to get used to it. It is located close to the brake, that is, there is no particular convenience, you can only get used to it or come to terms with it. The gearbox strokes could be shorter, but they engage very clearly.

5. The brakes on the car are excellent. The sensitivity is excellent, ABS works well. No complaints!

6. Steering cool, juicy. I want to steer and steer.

Review of Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 (125 hp) manual 2016.

Since I own a car very little, I will say that so far I am satisfied.

Engine: 1.6 and that says it all. Yes, he drives, yes, he accelerates, but in 5th and at a speed of 90 km/h - the pedal is to the floor when overtaking and... nothing happens! I understand that the automatic would have switched to 4th and stopped the set of revolutions, so almost all overtaking has to be done in 4th or having previously accelerated, so to speak “at speed”.

Suspension: something in between those cars that I used. The rear suspension is multi-link, noisy and often rattles at joints and small holes. The front is MacPherson, they say about it that it is unbreakable on this car, and, in fact, there is nothing to break there.

Interior: good looking, no frills. The material from which the pyramid itself is very pleasant to the touch, and the quality is somewhere between rubber and plastic. With a weight of 100 kg and a height of 193 cm, I easily set everything up and feel very comfortable. The seat is moved all the way back and does not interfere with passengers of average height sitting behind me.

Trunk: 510 liters, you can carry a corpse, I already tried, but just take off your shoes, otherwise you can scratch the bumper when loading))

Review of Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 (90 hp) manual 2017

The German auto industry was once famous for its quality, but, unfortunately, every year this quality becomes not quality, but the appearance of many problems for owners German cars. And such a car as the Volkswagen Jetta was no exception. It is important to remember that eliminating breakdowns and failures of individual elements is not a small expenditure of money.

Weaknesses of the Volkswagen Jetta since 2011

• Timing belt roller;
• Fuel injectors;
• Turbine of diesel engines;
• "Robot";
• Steering rack and steering tips;
• Engine temperature sensor.

Now more details...

Fuel injectors.

Depending on the mileage, the fuel injectors may fail. As a rule, this happens around 100 thousand km. mileage When purchasing, you need to ask whether these elements were replaced and at what mileage. Otherwise, you will need to be prepared for this in the future, and replacing injectors is not cheap. Also, before purchasing, you can indirectly pay attention to the operation and starting of the engine. If the fuel injectors fail, the engine speed will be reduced to Idling will be " walk", and there will also be problems when starting a cold engine.

Timing belt roller.

This is not to say that the timing belt roller fails quickly enough. Approximately around the car's mileage of 70 thousand km. the video will most likely start to howl. Why is this element included in weak spots, because the average resource of a roller, as a rule, should be 90 thousand km. It is worth noting that when purchasing, you need to pay attention to the timing belt itself.

Turbine in diesel engines.

In general, the turbine on many cars with diesel engines causes a lot of problems. Typically the turbine coked and loss of traction occurs. Therefore, when purchasing, you definitely need to drive it and pay attention to the behavior of the car under sudden acceleration.

Robotic gearbox DSG and DSG7

It is worth immediately noting that this box is the most problematic area of ​​this model. Troubles can appear even after the car has covered 50 thousand km. It is important to know where the car was used, since when operating the Jetta in urban conditions, the “robot” begins to have problems precisely in the area of ​​the above mileage. If the car was used for intercity trips, then there will be problems, but not much later. Basically, the problem is the “kicking” of the box, and even if you reflash the “robot” control unit, this will help, but not for long. Therefore, before buying, you need to analyze everything and, at best, refuse a car with such a box. Automatic (the problem may be with the valve block) and manual transmissions are more reliable and major problems may appear, but after 150 thousand km.

Steering rack and steering tips.

Replacing the steering rack, as is known, is an expensive matter, especially on Volkswagens, so before purchasing it is necessary to pay attention to it and during a test run, feel if there are knocks on the steering wheel when cornering.

Engine temperature sensor.

DTD is a sore of the Jetta. A sign of failure of this sensor will cause overheating of the engine and unstable operation.

The main disadvantages of the 6th generation Volkswagen Jetta

1. High cost of maintenance (the most serious drawback);
2. Creaky interior;
3. Hard and grade plastic;
4. Weak stove;
5. Rigid suspension;
6. Ergonomic miscalculations

Conclusion.
In conclusion, we can say that vulnerabilities of this car when they occur, they will require significant financial costs. Therefore, before purchasing, you need to analyze the feasibility of purchasing a Volkswagen Jetta. If the decision to purchase has been made, then before purchasing the best option will have all the car systems diagnosed at a reputable car service center in order to avoid serious problems with the car at first.

P.S: write about frequent breakdowns and shortcomings of your car identified during operation!

Weaknesses and common problems of the Volkswagen Jetta was last modified: October 18, 2018 by Administrator

31.08.2016

A large number of car enthusiasts choose the Volkswagen Jetta 5 because you get reliable car with good build quality and good equipment. But now let’s try to figure out how reliable the golf class sedan turned out to be, and whether this option is worth considering for purchase.

Advantages and disadvantages of a used Volkswagen Jetta

The fifth generation Jetta was produced from 2005 to 2010 in two modifications, sedan and station wagon; only sedan cars were officially sold in the CIS. As shown by operating experience in general paintwork does not cause any special complaints, and the metal has good corrosion resistance, but despite the fact that the body is completely galvanized, weak points were still identified. When inspecting the car, carefully inspect the sills, the lower part of the front fender in the door area and the lower part of the door, due to the fact that excess moisture accumulates under the mudguard, these parts begin to bloom, even small bugs will soon lead to big problems. The joint between the rear wheel arch and the bumper is also considered a weak point of the body; chips and then corrosion often appear at this junction.

Engines

During the life of the fifth generation Volkswagen Jetta there were three gasoline engines and two turbodiesel engines:

• Aspirated MPI 1.6 (102 and 115 hp)
• Turbo TSI motor 1.4 (122 and 140 hp)
• Two-liter engine FSI (150 hp) and TFSI (200 hp)
• TDI volume 1.9 (105 hp) and 2 liters (140 hp)

Car enthusiasts are often confused by multiple letter designations power units, in fact, they differ from each other in the presence or absence of a turbine, as well as the injection system. The weakest engine in terms of power is 102 horsepower at a mileage of 70–80 thousand km, the timing belt roller often begins to howl. If the previous owner filled the car with low-quality fuel, closer to 100,000 the fuel injectors will need to be replaced, it is worth noting that such repairs are not cheap. TSI and TFSI engines are high-tech and provide excellent dynamics and low fuel consumption; with intensive use, they can last 250 - 300 thousand km without problems. But if you plan to use the car infrequently or for short trips, then you should not consider a car with such an engine if you do not want to find out what a broken timing chain, burnt pistons, stuck rings and a stalling engine are.

Diesel engines have proven themselves to be reliable and easy-to-maintain units, and if they are fueled with good diesel fuel, they will serve you faithfully for 300 - 350 thousand km. If you want to buy a car with a two-liter diesel engine, then consider a car after 2008, since before that time injectors with a pump were installed, which often fail, and their replacement and repair are not cheap; after 2008, the manufacturer eliminated this problem.

Transmission

Three types of gearboxes are available on the Volkswagen Jetta: five and six-speed manual, six-speed automatic and DSG robotic gearbox. Robotic DSG boxes often called a sore spot for Volkswagen and Skoda cars; indeed, the robot may not start working correctly after a mileage of 50,000 km. When driving in traffic jams, the service life of the DSG transmission is significantly reduced, so if you plan to buy a car with a robotic transmission, avoid cars that were used in a metropolis (repair robotic box will cost approximately 1000 USD).

A six-speed automatic transmission with a mileage of 150,000 km may experience jerking when engaging reverse gear (the valve block needs to be replaced, repairs will cost about $500). In a manual transmission, after a mileage of 100,000 km, the clutch will need to be replaced and release bearing, also at this mileage the input shaft bearing often fails.

Volkswagen Jetta suspension

Although the Volkswagen Jetta is built on the same platform, it has different chassis settings. The car’s suspension is quite soft, but at the same time the car confidently holds the given trajectory, and if you don’t get carried away with driving on a bad road at high speed, the first repair will be needed after 50,000 km. The suspension can be safely called quite reliable, and if instead of a multi-link a beam had been installed at the rear, then the suspension could safely be called very reliable, but the ride and handling would be completely different. The levers, front and rear, cannot be called flimsy, and if you carefully operate the car, they will last more than 150,000 km, silent blocks, stabilizer struts, shock absorbers can last up to 100,000 km, brake pads serve 70 - 80 thousand km, discs are almost twice as long. The steering rack does not have a long life and can start knocking after a mileage of 100,000 km; this problem is often corrected by tightening it.

Salon

Thanks to good quality finishing materials, even after many years of operation, the interior of the Volkswagen Jetta does not irritate drivers and passengers with extraneous knocking and creaking. Occasionally there are specimens in which crickets appear in the dashboard during the cold season, but as soon as the interior warms up a little, they disappear. The accelerator pedal here has a floor-mounted design, so you shouldn’t skimp on branded floor mats, otherwise water will seep under the pedal.

Result:

Volkswagen Jetta calm family car, also quite often cars were purchased for corporate parking lots. If you consider buying such a car for secondary market, then the best option would be a car with atmospheric engine 1.6 paired with automatic transmission gears or mechanics.

Advantages:

• Galvanized body.
• Convenient and comfortable fit.
• Moderately stiff suspension.
• Quality of interior finishing materials.
• Affordable price.

Flaws:

• Robotic transmission.
• The thresholds are rotting.
• Problems with the chassis after 80-90 thousand km.

If you are or were the owner of this car brand, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weak sides auto. Perhaps your review will help others choose the right used car.