Are 2009 Volkswagen Jettas reliable? I'm thinking about buying a new 09 Jetta after I graduate college, but I've been hearing many horror stories about VW reliability. I wanted to know what people who currently own an 09 or 08 Jetta have to say about its reliability. Volkswagens have always typically been reliable. Unfortuneately the mid 90's and early 2000's weren't good to VW. The automatic Transmisions always had problems, and the brake-light switch typically went out on many mk4 models. From late 2005 VW has a very good product yet again! VW air-cooled beetles will run forever if taken care of. I am at a loss as to where these so-called 'horror stories' originate. The '05 Jetta of course has been updated a bit in '09, but basically remains the same. All the above are gasoline engines btw. My family drives VWs for their knock-down absolutely-refuses-to-break reliabiliy. However, other manufactures can and do provide the same. What differentiates VWs from the common herd is their emotional appeal coupled with stunning performance that stands out in today's humdrum world. Furthermore, the VW GTI won Car of the Year in Automobile magazine. The staff loved the GTIs screaming turbo and road-hugging ability so much they bought one to 'try out' for a year. By their own admission, it was flogged and whipped unmercifully by editors the entire year. At year's end they still loved it and reported absolutely NO problems! VW is our family's only choice.
Workers voted against forming a factory-wide union, handing a setback to the United Auto Workers' efforts to gain a foothold among foreign auto facilities in the South. United Auto Workers spokesman Brian Rothenberg speaks with the media at a news conference after unionization failed for workers at the Chattanooga Volkswagen plant, Friday, June 14, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. United Auto Workers spokesman Brian Rothenberg speaks with the media at a news conference after unionization failed for workers at the Chattanooga Volkswagen plant, Friday, June 14, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. United Auto Workers spokesman Brian Rothenberg speaks with the media at a news conference after unionization failed for workers at the Chattanooga Volkswagen plant, Friday, June 14, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. United Auto Workers Region 8 Director Mitchell Smith speaks with the media after unionization fails for workers at the Chattanooga Volkswagen plant during a news conference at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Friday, June 14, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Volkswagen Rabbit, Jetta (A1) Diesel Service Manual: 1977-1984 covers 1977 through 1984 models with diesel engines, including those built on the "A1" platform. This manual includes both the American-made and German-made Rabbits, VW Jettas, and VW Pickup Trucks with diesel engines built for sale in the United States and Canada. This repair manual includes troubleshooting, service and repair procedures for the diesel engine and its direct-cylinder fuel injection system and is just as thorough as our other two Volkswagen Rabbit/Jetta/Scirocco/Pickup Truck service manuals. However, this book focuses exclusively on diesel models. We eliminated information covering the gasoline engine, fuel-injection, and other subjects that don't apply to diesel engine models. Removing this potentially confusing material allows us to cover particular features of the diesel models in greater depth. You'll find testing, troubleshooting and repair steps from diesel fuel injection adjustment to the oil cooler used on models with automatic transmission and/or Turbo-Diesel engines. Service to Volkswagen owners is of top priority to the Volkswagen organization and has always included the continuing development and introduction of new and expanded services. This manual has been prepared with the Volkswagen owner in mind. The aim throughout has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. New durable hardcover format - This manual is now being published as a durable, long-lasting hardcover book designed to withstand frequent use in a professional shop or home garage. All of the content of the previous softcover edition is included.
Sometimes it takes a long while for the interesting vehicles to be introduced by an automaker. Take Volkswagen, for instance. About the middle of last year, it launched the reworked Jetta for 2019. And, contrary to the rest of the sedan market, the Jetta has worked out quite well for VW as it has helped to keep their sales up. And now, given past marketing efforts, is about the time for Volkswagen to introduce other popular models, based on the standard vehicle. One such car is the Jetta GLI. It has always been a model that attracts its fair share of attention from enthusiasts. Introduced last week at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, the Motor Authority (TMA) had a chance to take a close look at the GLI. TMA said that it is 鈥渆ssentially the GTI package wrapped in a compact sedan body.鈥?Interestingly, older versions of the GLI were also like that. Indeed, I said nearly the same thing in my reviews of the vehicle.
Because it is a Golf GTI in a different skin, the GLI has a bodacious powerplant. The engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four that puts out 228 horsepower and 258 pounds-feet of torque. The 2018 model turned out 210 horsepower and 217 pounds-feet of torque. Visit Torque News homepage for more stories. The standard transmission is a six-speed manual - one of the smoother and positive six-speeds on the market. If you don鈥檛 feel like mixing things up yourself with a standard, VW offers a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. There are no precise performance numbers. However, it is likely that the GLI will run from 0 to 60 in the six-second range. The GLI also includes a limited-slip differential and an independent suspension. The suspension cuts the ride height by about 0.6 inches, compared with the standard model. VW Jetta GLI: The Compact With MId-Sized Tastes. When it comes to stopping, the GLI uses brakes from the Golf R. The front brakes are 13.4-inch vented discs. Wheels are unique to the GLI and measure 18 inches. It is relatively easy to spot the GLI as it uses a more aggressive front fascia design. The grille incorporates a black honeycomb. A very subtle spoiler and dual chromed exhaust tips mark the GLI鈥檚 rear end. LED headlights and taillights are also standard. VW will offer a 35th-anniversary model to mark the GLI鈥檚 re-launch. The model features black red-striped wheels, a black roof, black mirror caps, a black rear spoiler and unique badging. VW will also offer adaptive dampers as standard. VW will also provide a digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, and BeatsAudio system.
