Eight problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 seconds, even after braking was applied for the first few seconds, and pumped. It recovered back to normal responsiveness after hard braking for at least five seconds in the first incident and about three second in the second. Another problem is the cruise control never worked since the purchase in 1996.
I have now had to replace the transmission in my one owner automatic Jetta, three times. My last transmission was replaced 35,000 miles ago, and I now need to spend 1,700 dollars to replace it.
All problems have reported to manufacturer to no avail. No safety defect listed.
There is a crack in valve body which causes transmission to burn out.
Engine runs at high rpms when the vehicle is at rest. Transmission jerks violently when shifted into gear.
Consumer experiencing several problems with vehicle. When driving in wet weather conditions the windshield wipers will cut off. This problem is intermittent. At times, will not function at all. Consumer has contacted the dealer . Also, replaced transmission/ throttle body and alternator. In addition, front brake rotors failed and front pads cracked/engine idles/bucks and stalls. Engine check light comes on/off.
Since I bought my car, I have had a problem with the automatic transmission where the car will shift hard when changing gears(2nd-3rd, 3rd-4th ect. ). I have had the car go through diagnostic testing several times which revealed that an adjustment had to be made to the transmission. These adjustments seem to correct the problem temporarily for a couple of months and then the car will slip back into poor shifting mode. It seems to me that the transmission is defective but the dealership and vw of America claim that these diagnosis' are not considered failures by the manufacturer and therefore replacement is not warranted. It is extremely inconvenient for me to have these adjustments made periodically. Obviously there is a problem that is not being permenantly corrected.
When backing in reverse, noticed loud squealing noise, dlr hasn't been able to correct and concluded it's normal.