10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,246 miles

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problem #7

Jul 272004

Jetta

  • miles
The consumer's 1997 Volkswagen Jetta gls had multiple component failures. *** there was an engine coolant leak, the A/C did not function properly, the windshield was broken, the body had rust damage, the drivers side power window made noise, there was excessive rust to the muffler, excessive worn tires, engine and transmission sensors.

- Swarthmore, PA, USA

problem #6

Jul 102003

(reported on)

Jetta

  • 36,721 miles
Problems with ignition switch and tire equipment. The dealer replaced the ignition switch and starter assembly. On another occasion, while the consumer was driving, the rear tire fell off the vehicle, themechanic informed the consumer it was due to ball bearing seizing which caused a tremendous amount of heat.

- Niles, MI, USA

problem #5

Jul 162001

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
Consumer got a safety advisory letter from Volkswagen regarding fuel tank system and right rear tire. Consumer stated that this letter should be called a recall. Consumer felt people would ignore an advisory letter. Please add VIN.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #4

Jan 091999

Jetta

  • miles
Rear wheel blowout, tire separation, defective tires. Tire blewout on the hwy the car spun out of control and rolled.( dot number: Mkhcfjdr13 tire size: 195/60R14 )

- Aptos, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 091999

Jetta

  • miles
Rear wheel blowout, tire separation, defective tires. Tire blewout on the hwy the car spun out of control and rolled. (dot number: Mkhcfjdr13 tiresize: 195/60R14)

- Aptos, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 011999

Jetta

  • miles
Left rear tire blowout.

- Gloucester, VA, USA

problem #1

Jan 091999

Jetta

  • miles
Tire blowout resulting in vehicle rollover accident, injuries to consumers.(Goodyear Eagle 195/60R14) mjs

- Aptos, CA, USA