When the vdo electronic instrument cluster "total" odometer reading crossed from 299,999 miles to 300,000 miles... the word "total" disappeared and mileage dropped to "0". the "trip" side of the odometer works ok. Now (05/06/2010) the Jetta is about to cross 350,000 miles, but the odometer only shows 50,000 miles.

- Columbus, OH, USA

This Jetta has had electrical problems since 8 months after purchase. First, it was the 'door ajar' chime(11/96), then the air conditioner on/off, 6/97, then the 'headlight is on' buzzer and the 'coolant warning' light began flashing on, 12/97, coolant warning light flashing again 5/98, and finally coolant warning light flashing constantly 6/98.

- Sutter, CA, USA

Consumer is experiencing problems with the electrical system, while driving the lights on the dashboard come on randomly, the windshield wipers are inopperable, owner has had vehicle into the dealer for repair. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. Consumer stated that dealer was able to fix problem which was a faulty ignition switch, which caused all elecxtrical power to be diverted into ignition to start vehicle, the A/C radio, and dash lights were inoperable, also 2 weeks after that repair, water wasaccumulating on the floor of the back seat, passenger side air conditioning not draining properly.

- Honolulu, HI, USA