Table 1 shows nine common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the engine exhaust system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (three problems).
I bought the car on March 5, 2003 and after 2-3 days the engine light came on! I made more than several attempts to have the repairs done at lithia vw in reno, nv; and the only repairs half way done was the secondary air injection valve and hoses, but not the sai pump as well as the tumbler of the Read details...
Vehicle's transmission failed. The transmission had gone out when it was under warranty. It had taken three weeks to get the vehicle back at that time. The following year, the vehicle started to jerk. The vehicle was out of warranty. Read details...
My complaint is regarding the throttle body on the motor. The car ran very erratically and stalled a number of times. The check engine light came on often. The throttle body was replaced. The old part is not available. Read details...