Six problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When steppping on brakes air conditioner fan comes on. This may also happen when stepping clutch pedal.
When driving and applying the brakes they grind and squeak, and there is a knocking noise coming from the brakes. Also, hood latch needs to be fixed due to the hood flying up while driving which could blind the consumer.
Consumer had accident on freeway. Another vehicle hit consumer from behind because when consumer applied the brakes the light did not come on, and the oncoming vehicle did not know that he was stopping.
Total brake failure; while driving at or about 10 mph owner tried to stop vehicle by pushing brake pedal to the floor. She was not able to stop with the regular brake system , so she applied the emergency brake. Manufacturer was contacted .
When attempting to brake, they vibrate and make very loud noise.
Intermittent brake failure. In addition, front end vibrates and vehicle pulls to the right/passenger's seat came off the track/ steeering wheel bolt cracked twice, causing steering wheel to come loose while driving/windshield wipers failed twice in freezing temperatures and rear brake light bulbs need to be replaced every other month due to premature failure.