Table 1 shows seven common visibility related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the power window (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Window problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Defogger Heater problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Sun Roof problems | |
| Defogger problems | |
| Windshield problems |
Consumer complained that side windows were not going up and down at will. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer, and was told that the motor window regulator was defective. To have them repaired would cost at least $500. 00 per window, which consumer did not have. Read details...
Smoke from the steering column. After the vehicle was started, a puff of smoke arose from the steering column and I lost use of my windshield wipers. I have been online and have seen numerous similar complaints to the same affect. Read details...
Driving home from school (12 minute drive) at night and the air coming from the vents smelled funny, like coolant. I turned off the fans but still smelled funny. I turned the fans back on and white 'smoke' was coming out of the vents and it smelled heavily of coolant. Read details...