10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Volkswagen Jetta miscellaneous problems

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1996 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #6

Dec 122003

Jetta

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The front passenger side door was damaged during a collision. The door was repaired and painted. The paint fumes are very strong in the passenger cabin of the vehicle.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #5

Dec 141999

Jetta

  • miles
Engine light came on. And the consumer took vehicle 7 times into a dealer, and each time vehicle was looked at, but never fixed.

- Madesdo, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 211998

Jetta

  • miles
The rear window motor does not function. When the problem was assessed by the dealer, they said that it was no longer under warranty and that it would cost $350 to fix the motor. The motor was taken out of the door until we decide when or how to take care of this matter. It is a manufacturers defect and the cost should be covered by them. The check engine light comes on frequently and is often taken to the dealership for a check-up. When taken to the dealer, they replied that there was nothing wrong.

- Ca, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 011996

Jetta

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Right/rear window not working. Dealer could not fix. Did not have part. I could not get to the dealership when part came in. Went to another dealer for basic service and was told they would put a window motor in, but they would have to charge me, it was out of warranty.

- Ocean Groce, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jun 181996

Jetta

  • miles
Check engine light failed.

- Downey, CA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 211996

Jetta

  • miles
Consumer experiencing several problems with vehicle. When driving in wet weather conditions the windshield wipers will cut off. This problem is intermittent. At times, will not function at all. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Also, replaced transmission/ throttle body and alternator. In addition, front brake rotors failed and front pads cracked/engine idles/bucks and stalls. Engine check light comes on/off.

- Parma, OH, USA

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