Volkswagen / Jetta / 1999
1999 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Owners have filed 488 complaints about the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 17.4% of them, narrowly the most common, ahead of visibility at 17.4%.
Complaints488
Crashes44
Fires11
Injuries38
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 17.4% · 85
Visibility 17.4% · 85
Electrical system 9.2% · 45
Air bags 6.4% · 31
Power train 6.4% · 31
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.9% · 29
Vehicle speed control 5.5% · 27
Structure 5.3% · 26
Severity
Of those complaints, 44 describe a crash, 11 describe a fire and 38 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Volkswagen Jetta in this data, 1999 sits 13th by complaint volume. 2009 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 14 in the last three years against 14 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 70,419 miles.
In owners' own words
The mass air flow sensor went out after they replaced the oxygen sensor and they want $550.00 To replace the sensor which I believe is their problem this is an ongoing problem with the 1999 Jetta, and I feel they should replace it at no cost a car that is not even 3 years old should not need a new mass air flow sensor. I am very unhappy with vw and I will never buy another or recommend them to anyone. Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle which is a 4 cylinder engine burned more oil than expected , a quart every 1000 mile. *Ak the oil level was down at 1000-1500 miles after oil change. About this time check the engine light came on . The dealer states that this problem is common with 2.0L. 4 Cylinder engine, when the check engine came on againe, the dealer replaced the oxyen sensor. Since then no light came on. Engine and engine cooling
Consumer on behalf of daughter. The spark plugs began blowing out and the vehicle was operating on 3 cylinders. The first spark plug was replaced and was in tack when the second spark plug blew. It was decided to replace the head gasket, spark plugs, and timing belt. The vehicle is still missing between gear shifts and the check engine light is illuminating. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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