10.0

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

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problem #3

Feb 011999

Jetta

  • miles
Transmission jumps when switching from 1st to 2nd, and 2nd to 3rd, transmission was replaced by dealer at 43K, however problem is recurrent.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jul 081999

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
Transmission failed at 43000, linkage is still not correct. Nlm

- Buffalo, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jul 301998

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
Multiple transmission failures. Dealer and volkswagon America refuse to recognize state and federal lemon laws.

- Burke, VA, USA

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