Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (eight problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Air Bag problems |
Consumer was leaving an intersection and was traveling 15mph on a wet pavement, applied brakes, and vehicle slid and hit enbankement curb. Upon impact, both airbags did not deploy. Dealership was aware of problem. Read details...
While driving 2-3 mph both airbags deployed, no injuries. Read details...
I am dubious about the safety of a well maintained car when the transmission fails in the first 6 months. The manufacturer's serviceman jumps the battery against owners manual recommendations and blows the internal fuse for the radio and sets off the airbag sensor (neither repaired by the dealer at Read details...