Table 1 shows twelve common electrical system related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery (seven problems).
Each time it rains heavy enough for water to splash underneath the car when driving (ie a puddle; splash for another vehicle driving by; car wash) - the car stalls, has to be towed and ends up having the ignition wires replaced. Read details...
The battery in my 96 Jetta exploded as I turned the key. There were no indications of a problem prior to the explosion. This is the second time this has occured. Volkswagen has been extremely uncooperative about the situation and I have not been able to contact their customer service dept because Read details...
While driving my car, 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS, from the store, I notice that the check engine light came on and then my thermostat started to go back and forward like it was out of control, then smoke came out of my vents inside of my car. Read details...