10.0

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

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problem #6

Oct 061998

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
No summary

- Oakton, VA, USA

problem #5

Aug 121998

Jetta

  • miles
Airconditioner compressor failed.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #4

Dec 011997

Jetta

  • miles
Air conditioning pressure switch corroded.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #3

Nov 251997

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
A mold is growing in the A/C evaporator cover. Manufacturer recommended to deodorize vent system.

- Malvern, PA, USA

problem #2

Sep 151997

Jetta

  • miles
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

problem #1

Jun 101996

Jetta

  • miles
Air conditioner hose failed.

- Montebello, CA, USA