 Loved the jetta at first. Bought at a 
steal with 43,000 mi. At about 80,000 
had TONS of problems. Brakes always 
squeak (replaced twice), electrical 
problems with AC, Engine lights on, 
brake system lights always on,and O2 
sensors replced. Actually failed 
emissions this year (Car had to reach 
600 degrees before sensors turned on). 
Transmission problems shifting from 1st 
to 2nd gear. And finally, the car 
wouldn't shift into 5th gear reliabily 
at all. Oh yeah, the driver side lock 
just fell right out!!This is odd 
because have very good service 
records.  Thank god I had a great 
mechanic!