6.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,644 miles

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problem #10

Aug 062004

Jetta 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer says that the rear driver side windows do not roll down. Consumer contacted the dealership.

- Williston, VT, USA

problem #9

Jun 262004

Jetta 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 96,445 miles
Drivers window fell to the bottom of the door while the local dealership had the car changing oil, filter, etc. They will not fix it even though inspection of the failed part clearly indicates inadequate design......plastic clips failed releasing the channel guides and allowing the window glass to fall to the bottom of the door.

- Harvest, AL, USA

problem #8

Mar 162003

Jetta 4-cyl

  • miles
Vehicle experienced several recalls/ and several problems: Dome light, vanity mirrors, emissions problems, etc... the consumer experienced the following problems with: The interior dome lights, interior trim had come loose on the passenger side, the passenger vanity mirror light did not shut off, the cup holder was jammed and had broken, the driver window sounded as if air was coming in the vehicle, the glove compartment hinges had broken, the air bag light would come on when the radio was turned off, the sensors never seemed to work, the oil dipstick had given abnormal readings(showing low when oil was just changed), the lean oxygen sensor was replaced, the check engine light was intermittent but stayed on, and the catalytic converter was replaced due to noise which ended after the repair(the check engine light had come back on).

- Pennasauken, NJ, USA

problem #7

Apr 172003

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
The windshield wipers were intermittent. The dealer stated the wipers were incompatible. The wipers did not work in cold weather and did not have the proper speed in warm weather. The driver side window had fallen down into the door, the locking mechanism had malfunctioned and was replaced, the metal triangle pieces on the doors had been replaced, the cruise control never worked from purchase, and the front brakes had to be replaced. The consumer would like to know if there was a recall on the wipers. (no recall for wipers) mr scc

- Unknown, DC, USA

problem #6

Jun 112002

Jetta

  • miles
Passenger's front window regulator that holds window in place failed, and caused window to slam down inside door panel. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced regulator gear.

- Medina, OH, USA

problem #5

Feb 232002

Jetta Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Both driver and passenger side door windows keep falling off the tracks. Dealer notified. Consumer adds that the window fell into the door while driving, causing the driver to shift attention while driving almost having an accident.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #4

Jul 032001

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
Driver's side and passnger side windows have fallen down into door due to a faulty cable retractor. Dealer is aware of problem.

- Cool, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 032001

(reported on)

Jetta Diesel

  • miles
Had window regulator replaced 3 times on drivers side and one time on passenger side with in a 22 month period.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

problem #2

Dec 081999

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
While vehicle was parked without the ignition running rear window exploded, cause unknown.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #1

Oct 141999

(reported on)

Jetta

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Engine check light stays on, indictating a defect. Vehicle will stall while being driven, casuing a safety hazard. Dealer cannot determine cause of defect. Also, when slightly opening rear windows, vehicle will vibrate.

- Dix Hills, NY, USA