Air Bag Related Problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

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).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Volkswagen Jetta


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

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...

The Front Air Bag problem

While driving 2-3 mph both airbags deployed, no injuries.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

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...


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