Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (two problems).
Erratic, delayed shifting betwen all gears. After 2nd diagnosis revealed problem, a resistor wire($8. 50) was installed . Problem fixed, but at a cost of $128. 00 to me. Read details...
Check engine light repeatedly lights up on dash. The car does not shift properly and the tachometer exhibits very high rpms. The original transmission was finally replaced late fall of 2000 (replaced with a brand new one). This transmission completely failed in Jan. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta gl. The contact stated that the gear shift lever would not release out of park because the brake sensor failed. Each time the brake pedal was depressed, the gear shift would not move out of park. Read details...