Four problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Replaced ignition coil for the third time in as many years!! electric water pump replaced. Eater core exploded a couple months later while I was on the highway at 65 mph with my child in the car! couldn't see anything as car filled with antifreeze cloud. Belt driven water pump went a week later. Entire power steering rack needed to be replaced. Window regulator needed to be replaced twice. Door handle broke twice!.
The contact stated while driving at night there was a loss of exterior and interior lighting. Also, the windshield wipers were disabled. There was no prior warning. The lights will shut off, but intermittently come back on. The contact inspected the battery, fuses, and the alternator. The vehicle has not been to a dealer , and no repairs have been made due to the expense. Updated 02/07/06.
Cigarette lighter when glowing how pops out of its holder, windshield fluid odor is carried into car by vent system.
Windshield wiper makes noise while in use.
| Power Window problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Defogger Heater problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Switch problems |