10.0

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

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problem #3

Feb 071999

Jetta

  • miles
Both bucket seats have no cushion. Consumer is sitting on the frame in both front seats. Dealer said they realized the problem, and they were willing to pay 25 % as long as consumer paid 75% for repairs.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

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problem #2

Oct 241997

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
Intermittent brake failure. In addition, front end vibrates and vehicle pulls to the right/passenger's seat came off the track/ steeering wheel bolt cracked twice, causing steering wheel to come loose while driving/windshield wipers failed twice in freezing temperatures and rear brake light bulbs need to be replaced every other month due to premature failure.

- San Anselmo, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 011996

Jetta

  • miles
Plastic seat runner cracked.

- Covina, CA, USA

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