Air Bag Related Problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows seven common air bag related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (five problems).


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta

The Front Air Bag problem

Consumer was traveling on highway and another vehicle made an illegal u turn in middle of highway. Consumer was trying to avoid hitting other vehicle by swerving. Instead, she hit center of vehicle. Upon impact, dual airsbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

A 1997 Volkswagen Jetta gt, equipped with frontal airbags was in a collision due to the use of aftermarket parts, which included after market ball joints not supplied from the dealer, this part failed after 12.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

My passagner air bag showed defect. My engine light has come on for no reason.   Read details...


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