Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows twelve common power train related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (six problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

The Automatic Transmission problem

On sept 2, 2005 and sept. 6, 2005, under two circumstances involving quick acceleration with moderate load (two adults and one kid. About 50 lb load in trunk), the engine kept high revving after the gas paddle had been fully released, thus pulling forward hard unintentionally; it kept so doing for   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Was driving on expressway and vehicle failed to go past 45mph. Would not change into either 3rd gear. Transmission failed and replaced.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

While driving vehicle's rear wheel and axle assembly fell off. Consumer was driving (60) mph at the time of incident.   Read details...


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