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1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Clearwater, FL
While driving and attempting to make a left hand turn, and upon depressing accelerator pedal accelerator failed to respond, causing loss of all power which caused a near accident. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any furth...read more / reply »
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Atlanta, GA
The oxygen sensor failed causing the check engine light to illuminate.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Atlanta, GA
The vehicle has experienced continued problems with hard shifting, the transmission cooler ruptured internally and was repaired, however the vehicle continued to shift erratically, final diagnosis is to replace the throttle body, pcm and ec...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Atlanta, GA
The vehicle has experienced continued problems with hard shifting, the transmission cooler ruptured internally and was repaired, however the vehicle continued to shift erratically, final diagnosis is to replace the throttle body, pcm and ec...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Atlanta, GA
The vehicle has experienced continued problems with hard shifting, the transmission cooler ruptured internally and was repaired, however the vehicle continued to shift erratically, final diagnosis is to replace the throttle body, pcm and ec...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Felton, CA
Air bag inadvertently depoyed while driving at 33-34 mph. manufacturer was notified, and no response was received at this time. feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Parkersburg, WV
Vehicle will not start in wet conditions or when going over wet surfaces. vehicle will stall and die. dealer has replaced catalytic converter/ vacuum sensors, and various other parts; but, problem still exists.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Parkersburg, WV
Vehicle will not start in wet conditions or when going over wet surfaces. vehicle will stall and die. dealer has replaced catalytic converter/ vacuum sensors, and various other parts; but, problem still exists.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Cromwell, CT
Transmission would not shift properly. would make whinning noise, fluid would be leaking. took to dealer & mechanic tried to repair it. claimed would work fine. transmission seized up, and vehicle was hit by another vehicle. vehicle was tot...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Winter Park, FL
Electric window operators on this vols jetta have failed on all four windows. in the case of the driver's side window the mechanism failed with only 31,000 miles on the car. the dealer admits that these mechanisms fail regularly but volks u...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Ruskin, FL
Battery exploded when ignition turned with key.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Quincy, MA
Since i bought my car, i have had a problem with the automatic transmission where the car will shift hard when changing gears(2nd-3rd, 3rd-4th ect.). i have had the car go through diagnostic testing several times which revealed that an adj...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Landisville, PA
Middle rear lap belt buckle broke off after child safety seat was installed in middle. it did not properly hold css, and css tipped over. if involved in a crash it may have cause injuries to child. middle rear lap belt only used for c...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Denver, CO
Bolts that hold axle in place on driver's side to wheel have fallen off. dealr has been contacted.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Danbury, CT
My car has had continued window motor and regulator problems beginning 3 months after the purchase of the car in july 1996. six times the window motor/regulator has stopped working. currently there are three windows in the car which do no...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Madesdo, CA
Engine light came on. and the consumer took vehicle 7 times into a dealer, and each time vehicle was looked at, but never fixed.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Tallulah, LA
Within 4 months both rear windows malfunctioned.this appears to be a common problem w/volkswagen. the part is now made of plastic. it seems this defect should have been recalled or at least replaced when it malfunctioned. the cost of the p...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Raleigh, NC
3 of 4 windows don't work. motor burned out on rt front, regulator burned on lft front, rt rear does nothing. dealership told me it would cost upwards of $800 to fix.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in St. Paul, MN
I purchased the car in 1996. i immediately had problems with the brakes and had to bring the car in many times and was told that nothing was wrong. after the 24 month warranty was up i was told that i needed front rotors and pads and rear c...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Wahiawa, HI
This car is a big fat sour lemon. no safety defect listed in summary.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Fremont, CA
A defective cooling fan assembly making noise dealer notified and replaced unit at consumer's cost. manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that part was not cover due to it being out of warranty. all professionals we have spoken w...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in South Setauket, NY
Engine harness shorted and smoked upon starting. part can not be found. vw of america notified and no response in 3 weeks. vw file number 667784. no help from vw at all. no explaination as to why it happened.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Kaneohe, HI
The battery in my 96 jetta exploded as i turned the key. there were no indications of a problem prior to the explosion. this is the second time this has occured. volkswagen has been extremely uncooperative about the situation and i have ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Kaneohe, HI
The battery in my 96 jetta exploded as i turned the key. there were no indications of a problem prior to the explosion. this is the second time this has occured. volkswagen has been extremely uncooperative about the situation and i have ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Buffalo, NY
Transmission jumps when switching from 1st to 2nd, and 2nd to 3rd, transmission was replaced by dealer at 43k, however problem is recurrent.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Buffalo, NY
Transmission failed at 43000, linkage is still not correct. nlm
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Coleman, MI
The cruise control works intermittently, 60% of the time it will not setand when it does it sometimes turns itself off whil consumer is driving, dealer attempted to fix but problem still exist. nlm
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Coleman, MI
The check engine light stays on constantly, dealer replaced oxygen sensor but problem still exist. nlm
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Buffalo, NY
Left front window motor failed causing window not to open or close. nlm
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Bridgewater, MA
The original volkswagen battery exploded with loud bang when ignition key was turned to the "on" position, but i had not started the car yet. initially i thought, the starter or alternator had filed, since the car would not start. since it ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Spokane, WA
Vehicle power locks experiencing erratic operation; both front door would not locks or unlocks intermittently; dealer notified and informed that vehicle was out of it warranty and any repairs would be at consumer cost. feel free to provide ...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in San Jose, CA
The jack pops off the ridge under the car when lifting the car. this caused damage to the car and could have caused the car to drop on use while changing the tire. second problem: on inspecting the front brake rotors, they were worn down mo...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in San Jose, CA
The jack pops off the ridge under the car when lifting the car. this caused damage to the car and could have caused the car to drop on use while changing the tire. second problem: on inspecting the front brake rotors, they were worn down mo...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Appleton, WI
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (98v-160) hood latch prior to recall notification resulting in extensive damage to the vehicles hood and windshield when the hood flew open while driving.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Thomaston, GA
Was driving on expressway and vehicle failed to go past 45mph. would not change into either 3rd gear. transmission failed and replaced.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Wheaton, IL
Loud noise coming from front of car, wheel bearing had to be replaced; trunk release inside car works occasionally, never when the car is turned off; engine check light comes on yearly, never turns up problem, have to clean oxygen sensor,...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Wheaton, IL
Loud noise coming from front of car, wheel bearing had to be replaced; trunk release inside car works occasionally, never when the car is turned off; engine check light comes on yearly, never turns up problem, have to clean oxygen sensor,...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Wheaton, IL
Loud noise coming from front of car, wheel bearing had to be replaced; trunk release inside car works occasionally, never when the car is turned off; engine check light comes on yearly, never turns up problem, have to clean oxygen sensor,...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Wheaton, IL
Loud noise coming from front of car, wheel bearing had to be replaced; trunk release inside car works occasionally, never when the car is turned off; engine check light comes on yearly, never turns up problem, have to clean oxygen sensor,...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Morgantown, WV
This is to report a problem with a kolcraft car seat, has nothing to do with the car. the fabric cover on the shield can be removed easily by my baby, and 2 clips come off which are a choking hazard. the baby can also turn the part which...
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Decatur, GA
While driving at various speeds vehicle will totally shut down, causing loss of control. dealer has attempted to fix defect 4 times, but defect keeps reoccurring. please provide further information.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Cranford, NJ
One of the wires is totally broken, and one is totally frayed in left hand rear door, causing safety hazard. replacment of rear harness is needed.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Bloomington, MN
Faulty window system...had to repair window operator twice!
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Bloomington, MN
Faulty window system...had to repair window operator twice!
1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in Cincinnati, OH
Power window regulators on all 4 windows have broken. the right rear window mechanism has broken twice. the second time requiring the power motor also be replaced. the failure rate on this vehicle seems to be beyond what would normally be ...
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