As I said, I was far from the only one.
Let's see what I can remember off handedly from first 2 years:
head gasket < 10k
rear window defroster
2 struts leaked
cruise control twice, went again out of warranty
left headlight - repeatedly until unit replaced
ate brakes for breakfast, but not a "quality issue"
window regulator
1 fuel injector
dash rattle
There were other minor things, but you get the idea. Strangely, it was quite good after the 2 year warranty expired until the 6 year mark when it was about to get VERY expensive. It was traded for more than it was worth because it was a VW.