5.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,333 miles

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problem #3

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

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problem #2

Sep 012000

Jetta 2-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
Bought Jetta gls new 12/97. Moldings fall off constantly. Three of four power windows have failed, all needing regulators replaced. Slow wiper speed cuts off and sometimes doesn't work at all. Oil leak. Can't lock doors on driver side with my master key, can only lock and set alarm on passenger side.

- Hull, GA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 131998

Jetta

  • miles
Panel under drivers side came apart.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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