Major Problems with 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
1999 Volkswagen Jetta
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Victims: 3
1999 Volkswagen Jetta
ROOF AND PILLARS
Victims: 2
Mileage: 117392 miles
1999 Volkswagen Jetta
SUSPENSION
Victims: 2
Browse 1999 Volkswagen Jetta complaints by category
Problems with POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS, GASOLINE and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volkswagen Jetta owners.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY alarm led is not flashing on driver's door. yh ... |
57
~ 13350 miles |
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING regulator failed causing passenger side window to be ajar. nlm... |
25
|
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN possible treansmission failure has resulted in the vehicle going into a mode where it remains in 3rd gear and will |
20
~ 3884 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM regulator failed causing passenger side window to be ajar. nlm... |
19
~ 24505 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the car was involved in a high-speed front end collision and the airbags did not deploy. the car was traveling... |
18
~ 3667 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING hit dip in road at low speed chafed oil pan which caused a one inch split in oil pan. *ak... |
17
~ 1765 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER no summary... |
17
~ 2023 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle burns oil (doing so for 9 mos now) dealer has been running "test" on car for 4 mos. said... |
16
~ 18228 miles |
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the transmission failed and was replaced. *yh *cb... |
14
~ 6429 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine and steering problems... |
12
~ 32750 miles |
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak... |
11
~ 91 miles |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak... |
11
|
AIR BAGS vehicle burns oil (doing so for 9 mos now) dealer has been running "test" on car for 4 mos. said... |
10
~ 16926 miles |
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY had window regulator replaced 3 times on drivers side and one time on passenger side with in a 22 month |
10
~ 9645 miles |
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light switch replaced because cel illuminated indicating a failure of same. after some testing it became apparent that the... |
9
~ 47013 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING map failure. but also "coolant migration problem." wherein due to faulty coolant reservoir sensor seal coolant migrated out of coolant... |
7
~ 36970 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the passenger window broke in the down position and became inoperable. *yh... |
7
|
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine sputters when it has been sitting in damp (rain etc.) conditions. sparks appear at spark plug connections (ignition coil).... |
7
~ 47534 miles |
STRUCTURE vehicle has experienced several electrical system problems (brake lights not working driver and front passenger side power windows fell down... |
7
~ 44734 miles |
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS after i put down the rear seat (to open up the 60/40 split) the center seatbelt locks. i have loosened... |
7
~ 9714 miles |
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS brake light switch replaced because cel illuminated indicating a failure of same. after some testing it became apparent that the... |
6
~ 33746 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL driver went to pass vehicle when pedal got stuck vehicle accelerated up to speeds of 80 mph. brakes would not... |
6
~ 40917 miles |
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS upon folding rear seat down the middle saft belt locks in place and becomes inoperable. i'm aware of several other |
5
|
SEATS no summary... |
5
~ 70800 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC reporting unknown problem with the abs brakes systems. vehicle would not stop properly when are applied in sudden stop. dealer |
4
~ 44856 miles |
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the transmission failed and was replaced. *yh *cb... |
4
|
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the transmission failed and was replaced. *yh *cb... |
4
~ 34660 miles |
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine checklight came on with engine running rough. dealer diagnosed broken mass air flow sensor and replaced. manufacturer refused to |
4
|
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS at 30000 miles steering wheel shakes when applying brakes.asked dealer to check on alighment problems. dealer no alignment needed but... |
4
|
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM oil light came on 2000 miles after oilchange/burning or leaking excessive oil and oil level low. passenger's window motor stopped... |
4
~ 6500 miles |
FRONT > SUSPENSION the car bottoms in the front-right side out when 4 passengers are in the car and you travel over relatively... |
4
|
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE alarm led is not flashing on driver's door. yh ... |
4
|
SUSPENSION vehicle has experienced several electrical system problems (brake lights not working driver and front passenger side power windows fell down... |
4
|
SEAT BELTS center rear restraints malfunctioned causing occupant (s) to be unrestrained. dealer has repaired vehicle 4 times. *ak... |
4
~ 71025 miles |
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY no summary... |
4
|
EQUIPMENT i own a 1999 volkswagen jetta. i have now had to replace the window regulator on 2 occasions. a quick |
3
~ 54233 miles |
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signal handle broke can't use turn signal. dealer contacted. *ak... |
3
|
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING car dies while driving at any speeds no power-brakes or steering. *ak... |
3
~ 41803 miles |
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC engine consumes about 1+ quart of oil every 1 500 miles. front rotors need to be replaced at 30 000... |
3
|
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine transmission light failed after 3 months both windows have fallen down into door front bumper has been torn off... |
3
|
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the safety feature keeps car from being shifted out of park. third time for repair. *ak... |
3
~ 46383 miles |
INTERIOR LIGHTING the malfunction indicator lamp comes and stays on when the vehicle is started unable to diagnose due to after market |
3
|
TIRES alarm led is not flashing on driver's door. yh ... |
3
|
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE consumer called complaining about having problems with the the electrical windows. which it causes the windows not to open or |
3
~ 32811 miles |
ENGINE the vw vehicle is programmed to cripple the engine performance and speed in case of an epc fault. any... |
2
~ 43500 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1999.5 volkswagen jetta gls vr6 always getting dtc codes of p1117 p0140 p1198 p1472 p1435 p0102 p0343 p1421.. that always... |
2
~ 80000 miles |
VISIBILITY window regulator going bad. researched your site and found numerous complaints about this issue. just purchased car used and was... |
2
~ 122500 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the speedometer odometer and tachometer had become inoperative. *sc the consumer was refused service because the vehicle was out of |
2
~ 61500 miles |
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a new 1999 vw jetta tdi and i keep having problems with breaking oil pans. there is a... |
2
~ 122000 miles |
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: consumer states the front driver's seat caught on fire. the local service dealer did not know what caused the |
2
~ 45000 miles |
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM multiple problems: main complaint 1. failure of window regulator driver and passenger side - several times on each side 2.... |
2
~ 13000 miles |
POWER TRAIN 1999 volkswagen jetta experiencing transmission problems.*mr when the gear selector was placed in reverse the reverse synchro failed and as... |
2
~ 108000 miles |
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM vehicle experienced several recalls/ and several problems: dome light vanity mirrors emissions problems etc... *mr the consumer experienced the following... |
2
|
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving shocks failed causing vehicle to have a hard bounce. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts. *ak... |
2
~ 69717 miles |
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dur to a short in the wiring electrical wiring was burnt from a & b pillars to the dash numerous... |
2
|
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT engine consumes about 1+ quart of oil every 1 500 miles. front rotors need to be replaced at 30 000... |
2
~ 15000 miles |
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after the car was sitting for 3 hours the vehcile spontaniously combusted. vw headquarter is being very shady with the... |
2
|
STEERING this car was purchased new in july 2000. it is the newly redesigned jetta. since it's purchase the car has... |
2
|
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION this car was purchased new in july 2000. it is the newly redesigned jetta. since it's purchase the car has... |
2
~ 10000 miles |
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was pulling into a parking spot (going approximately 3 mph) when the car accelerated on its own at approximately... |
2
|
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT alarm led is not flashing on driver's door. yh ... |
2
~ 53000 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT alarm led is not flashing on driver's door. yh ... |
2
|
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the windshield wipers were intermittent. the dealer stated the wipers were incompatible. the wipers did not work in cold weather... |
2
~ 35000 miles |
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the headlight wiring harness burns out while vehicle is being driven. dealer has replaced one headlight socket and other headlight |
2
|
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY the windshield wipers were intermittent. the dealer stated the wipers were incompatible. the wipers did not work in cold weather... |
2
|
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights are aimed incorrectly. this causes poor visibility for night time operation. driver cannot see far enough ahead to drive |
2
|
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER gas gauge failed to register correct amount of fuel. taken vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic a new instrument |
2
|
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1999.5 volkswagen jetta gls vr6 always getting dtc codes of p1117 p0140 p1198 p1472 p1435 p0102 p0343 p1421.. that always... |
1
~ 160000 miles |
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the blinker on my car is failing. it is in the unit on the steering column. after turning a corner... |
1
~ 202000 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES my wife and i were driving on the highway going about 70 mph. i started to hear a strange noise... |
1
|
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signals and flashers not blinking as described in recall id number: 04v584000 which calls for the replacement of the |
1
~ 83000 miles |
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* - the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that there were two safety recalls 06v183000 and... |
1
~ 117392 miles |
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1999 volkswagen developed a major problem with wiring and electrical failure.***no answer required***.*mr the consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle.... |
1
|
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES three out of four door lock alarm sensors went bad within the last year and a half at about the... |
1
~ 70000 miles |
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION three out of four door lock alarm sensors went bad within the last year and a half at about the... |
1
~ 70000 miles |
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR vehicle hit a pot hole causing the tire to go flat. tire was changed but the tire leaned inward into... |
1
|
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery explosion. *ak... |
1
~ 600450 miles |
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE i bought the car in august 2003 i noticed a repair docket from previous owner for left lower ball joint... |
1
~ 34383 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer received nhtsa recall 04v096000 concerning brake light switch. after having the repairs done vehicle stalled and the air bag |
1
|
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY while driving to work my headlights dashlights heater/defrost all went out and my e-brake light came on. do to the... |
1
|
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT regulator on driver's side window broke again. recently repaired cup holder fell apart again. car self-locks (locks me out of... |
1
|
CALIPER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR calipers were stuck on and ruined the back left rotor on my vehicle.... |
1
|
FRONT > SEAT BELTS i was traveling was traveling about 15-25 miles per hour when i struck the car in front of me. there... |
1
|
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN brake light switch replaced because cel illuminated indicating a failure of same. after some testing it became apparent that the... |
1
|
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light switch replaced because cel illuminated indicating a failure of same. after some testing it became apparent that the... |
1
|
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 days after we purchase the car a brake shoe braket came off and was rubbing the rear rotor. july... |
1
~ 53000 miles |
WHEELS 2 days after we purchase the car a brake shoe braket came off and was rubbing the rear rotor. july... |
1
~ 53000 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING bright lights stay on. consumer cannot adjust them. dealer contacted. *ak... |
1
|
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY vehicle's windshield wipers stopped working intermittently in inclining weather which makes visibility impossible. dealer notified. ts wiper motor replaced. *tt... |
1
~ 40000 miles |
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM failure of starter relay 109 common on jetta tdi's source from dealers and vw newsgroups on the internet. the customer |
1
|
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle would run out of fuel while gas gauge would register a 1/4 tank of fuel left. problem was due... |
1
|
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE this is not an isolated problem. the relay 109 has been brought to vw's attention several times. they have issued... |
1
|
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS vehicle was involved in a side collision. upon impact passenger's side airbag did not deploy. manufacturer has been notified.*ak... |
1
|
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC car dies while driving at any speeds no power-brakes or steering. *ak... |
1
|
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE intake manifold pluggs up with a build up of carbon and oil sludge to the point where car cannot safely... |
1
|
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. it was taken to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined that |
1
~ 40000 miles |
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling at 70 mph vehicle started to accelerate up to speeds of 105 mph.clutch had to be disengage d |
1
|
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING rear center seatbelts jam and will not come loose at all. dealership is aware of problem.*ak... |
1
|
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS middle seat belt will not release. after lowering and raising the rear seat the seat belt is inoperable because it |
1
|
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY engine transmission light failed after 3 months both windows have fallen down into door front bumper has been torn off... |
1
|
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine light was on. driver took vehicle to dealer and they stated that engine valves and hoses needed to be |
1
|
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR possible treansmission failure has resulted in the vehicle going into a mode where it remains in 3rd gear and will |
1
|
SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING oil light came on 2000 miles after oilchange/burning or leaking excessive oil and oil level low. passenger's window motor stopped... |
1
|
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine head gasket blew out spark plugs melted. head gasket and spark plugs had to be replaced by the dealership. |
1
|
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN engine head gasket blew out spark plugs melted. head gasket and spark plugs had to be replaced by the dealership. |
1
|
BODY > STRUCTURE alarm led is not flashing on driver's door. yh ... |
1
|
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING alarm led is not flashing on driver's door. yh ... |
1
|
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer has had an ongoing problem with the brakes since the initial leasing of this vehicle. the vehicle failed eight... |
1
|
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM in addition to above-key entry sporadically works car under cover torn off two times parking in regular parking lot chair... |
1
|
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the windshield wipers were intermittent. the dealer stated the wipers were incompatible. the wipers did not work in cold weather... |
1
|
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST vacuum line to turbo failed causing near total lack of acceleration -- almost causing an accident... |
1
|
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