Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat heater/cooler (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems |
In our 1999 Jetta, our passenger seat warmer caught on fire, and burned through my husband's jacket. I reported to Volkswagen of America and they said as it was an old car and there was never a recall, they can't help me. I read on many internet sites that this is a problem. Read details...
The driver side seat heater will not turn off. While the knob that controls the seat heater is set at 0 (off), the seat heater remains on. The problem began over a year ago with it just being warm, but it is getting progressively hotter. Read details...