general problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Four problems related to equipment have been reported for the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/14/1999

Engine light came on. And the consumer took vehicle 7 times into a dealer, and each time vehicle was looked at, but never fixed.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/21/1998

The rear window motor does not function. When the problem was assessed by the dealer, they said that it was no longer under warranty and that it would cost $350 to fix the motor. The motor was taken out of the door until we decide when or how to take care of this matter. It is a manufacturers defect and the cost should be covered by them. The check engine light comes on frequently and is often taken to the dealership for a check-up. When taken to the dealer, they replied that there was nothing wrong.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1996

Right/rear window not working. Dealer could not fix. Did not have part. I could not get to the dealership when part came in. Went to another dealer for basic service and was told they would put a window motor in, but they would have to charge me, it was out of warranty.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/18/1996

Check engine light failed.


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