Table 1 shows eleven common power train related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems).
Vehicle shifts rough between lower gears, and has gotten progressively worse for a period of 1 year. The transmission has lost 4th gear and is experiencing electrical failure as well. Read details...
Past year: auto door locks failed, could not open either front door; transmission failed, exhaust system rusted out, headlights out, signals out, wheel bearings need replaced, air bag light stays on, have not been able to drive car in nearly 1 year, required nearly $5000 worth of damage. Read details...
Problem with manual transmission not shifting into reverse; difficult to shift into and out of reverse and second gear,forcing you to double clutch to enable shifting. Ticking sound when in reverse. This resulted in chipped and pitted reverse idle gear and gear teeth missing. Read details...