10.0

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

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problem #3

Apr 011998

Jetta

  • miles
While driving headlights were dim. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer. Consumer found there were alot of complaints regarding the headlights. Consumer had to replace the bulb with higher waltage. There was also a problem with the passat. However, the problem was electrical.

- Saint Thomas, 00, USA

problem #2

Feb 242003

Jetta

  • miles
The headlights failed, which caused limited visibility.

- Beaver Dam, WI, USA

problem #1

Sep 051999

Jetta

  • miles
Headlights turn off at will. It shows on dashboard that headlights are on, but there are no headlights on after driving a mile.

- Bullhead, AZ, USA