Three problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My passagner air bag showed defect. My engine light has come on for no reason.
Consumer was traveling on highway and transmission went out without prior notice, vehicle will not go into forward. Driver's side airbag deployed without an accident. Dealership was aware of problems.
Driver hit the curb and the driver's side airbag deployed and hit the driver in the head. The driver was possibly killed by the airbag.