Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the clutch (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (nine problems).
I own a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 1. 8t, and have just gone through clutch issues at 50k miles. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears work fine, but I cannot engage 1st or reverse with the engine on. I have driven manual cars my whole life, and have put close to 100k miles on a few cars with the original Read details...
My 2004 vw Jetta 1. 8 turbo which I purchased new is having transmittion problems. My cat has only 66,000 miles in it and has been well maintained. In the past two years I have replaced the fuel pump, battery, catalytic converter, numerous vacuum leaks ect. . . Read details...
The latest incident with this 2004 vw Jetta is one in which everything electric stops working. No a/c, not lights, no blinkers, no windows, no horn - and there is a smell of smoke in the car. This first happened in January/08 and the dealership said it was wiring. Read details...