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).
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...
Was driving on expressway and vehicle failed to go past 45mph. Would not change into either 3rd gear. Transmission failed and replaced. Read details...
While driving vehicle's rear wheel and axle assembly fell off. Consumer was driving (60) mph at the time of incident. Read details...