Two problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Both right side window assemblies failed. Manufacture refused to do anything about these failures. Only question asked by manufactures representative was how much money had I spent on previous dealer maintenance. When informed that I had not had them perform the 30,000 mile checkup he told me since I had not spent money with his dealerships he wouldn't even conside spending any money on me. I had not had the dealer perform the 30,000 mile check because I had the engine set to specifications both prior to and after the 30,000 mile mark because the engine failure light had made it necessary to have emergency maintenance performed at those times. I could see no reason to have the 30,000 mile check done additionally. I had checked the vehicle visually for the balance of the 30,000 mile items myself. And yes I am qualifed to check the other items with the exception of the engine.
Engine failed.