Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank filler pipe and cap (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems |
While driving the vehicle an object from the road hit vehicle from underneath and split the fuel tank which caused between 10-12 gallons of fuel to leak. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the metal shield failed that protects the fuel tank filler neck. The dealer stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 02v026000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and Read details...
Jetta was evaluated at vw repair shop and was tested for several days over the last 4 working days. Electrical and fuel sytem was checked and nothing found so far. Car engine stalls intermittently regardless of speed or temperature of engine. Have not driven it on the freeway due to safety concerns. Read details...