One problem related to transmission stuck in gear has been reported for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This vehicle is a safety hazard, the transmission gets stuck in one gear or shifts sporadically. I nearly missed causing an accident on two separate occasions when the transmission suddenly upshifted while I was driving approximately 55mph, almost causing me to lose control. The dealer has tried to fix the problem 7 times already. They have even put in a new transmission, and the problem still persists. I am convinced that this car can't be fixed, and that it's a safety hazard. Please help me in getting the situation resolved. Thankyou vincent bannister.