Volkswagen Jetta Complaints (1998)

192 consumer complaints on file.

#548045August 19, 1999
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS (DRIVER/PASSENGER) DURING FRONTAL COLLISION. MJS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#844825August 11, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DRIVING 20MPH IT WAS HARD TO SHIFT AND CAR STALLED IN THE DRIVEWAY. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#838846June 4, 1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
WHILE TRAVELING 65MPH DEPRESSED CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND IT HAD POPPED OUT OF SOCKET UNDER PASSENGER'S SEAT & FLOOR MAT CAUGHT FIRE. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#544823April 6, 1999
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
LEFT ROCKER PANEL AND THE LEFT REAR FRAME RAIL RETAINS WATER (APPROXIMATELY 1 GALLON), WATER DRAINS FROM THE FRAME, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE FRAME/ROCKER PANEL WILL ROT FROM THE INSIDE OUT, WEAKENING THE STRUCTURE IN THE WINTER WHEN SALT IS APPLIED TO THE ROAD, SALT WATER PASSING THROUGH VEHICLES FRAME WILL SETTLE IN INSIDE AND ACTIVATE WHENEVER IT RAINS/SNOWS OR CAR IS WASHED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#704731March 22, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE. WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS WATER IN THE ENGINE, AND SHE MUST HAVE DRIVEN IT IN DEEP WATER. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN, THERE WAS NO WATER DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR TO INDICATE DRIVING THROUGH DEEP WATER AS VOLKSWAGE STATES. THE WARRANTY IS VOID DUE TO THE DAMAGE WE DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#704402March 13, 1999
TIRES:SIDEWALL
TIRE HAD A SIDEWALL SEPERATION ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN ACCIDENT; THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW TWICE, ON THE STOCK TIRES, FIRST TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST BAD LUCK, HOWEVER TWO TIMES SEEMS TO BE FISHY. THE TIRES HAVE PLENTY OF TREAD LEFT. I AM INTERESTED TO FIND OUT IF THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOPLE.( DOT NUMBER: MKHCFJDR19 TIRE SIZE: 195/60R14 )
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#607578March 12, 1999
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDOW FAILED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#704289March 11, 1999
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
IF BATTERY IS OVERFILLED OR LEAKS AND DRIPS ONTO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR THE RESEVOIR WILL FAIL. THIS FAILURE IS CATASTROPHIC IN NATURE AND CAN CAUSE THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING, VEHICLE CONTROL AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE LOSS OF FLUID OCCURED ON MY VEHICLE WITH ONLY 9 MONTHS OF SERVICE. FORTUNATELY THE CAR WAS PARKED AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS NOT IMPACTED. THE DEALER SUPPORT AT RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN IN ARLINGTON TEXAS WAS IMMEDIATE AND THOROUGH. AFTER DISCUSSION, VOLKSWAGEN REFUNDED ALL BUT THE TOWING CHARGES FOR THIS REPAIR THROUGH RANDY HILEY VOLKSWAGEN IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS. ON THE 1999 MODEL THE PART HAS BEEN MOVED FROM UNDERNEATH THE BATTERY. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL INDICATED THAT THIS WAS NOT THE 1ST TIME THIS FAILURE HAD TO BE REPAIRED AT THEIR FRANCHISE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS REPAIR CURED THE IMMEDIATE SYMPTOM BUT WHAT HAPPENS IF ACID CONTACTS THIS COMPONENT AGAIN DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, LATER LIFE BATTERY CHANGEOUT ETC. THE PART IS STILL LOCATED BENEATH THE BATTERY. THE MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION IS UNCHANGED. CAN THIS PART BE REPLACED IN A RECALL WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS BETTER SUITED FOR CONTACT BY ACID?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#544248March 3, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
FUEL SENDERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE GAS GAUGE TO READ INACCURATELY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#703393February 17, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WATER SUCKED INTO AIR INTAKE DUE TO LOW PLACEMENT DESIGN. MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#606138February 1, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
OIL LEAKING SINCE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE, PART NOT INSTALLED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURER. NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#606542February 1, 1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. YH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#609016February 1, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#607302February 1, 1999
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DEFROSTER SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. YH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#606441February 1, 1999
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH SPRINGS FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE VERY DIFFUCULT TO PUT INTO GEAR. NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#608861February 1, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#607374February 1, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
RIGHT FRONT PARKING LIGHT IS DEFECTIVE AND FALLS OUT WHEN VEHICLE HITS BUMP,UNABLE TO CORRECT. YH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#607383February 1, 1999
TIRES
GOOD YEAR TIRE (195/60 R 14) BLEW OUT COMPLETELY, ONLY 1/8" OF RUBBER LEFT ON RIM. YH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#606741February 1, 1999
TIRES
TIRE FAILED. YH (195/60R14 H.R-4)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#6900301February 1, 1999
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER MODULE FAILED. YH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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