Used 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Big Disappointment
fielder3rd, 12/21/2002
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
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I bought mine used w/ 23,000 miles. Looked good,ran fine, fun to drive. Then, as soon as i got over 80,000 miles the thing started falling apart....literally. The third brakelight in the rear window fell off. The side moldings on both front doors came off. The passenger side front door lock assembly came out with the key one day. Then the crankshaft broke. I had it rebuilt to the tune of $2200. I foolishly thought that if i had it repaired the car would be good to go for a long time without another major repair. Wrong. The ECM went bad @ 100,000 miles. I traded the thing in on a 2000 Maxima. Good riddance.
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Ashley, 01/26/2006
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan
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I bought my 1996 Volkswagen Jetta in April of 2005. Two days after I bought it, it started to make a horrible noise EVERY time I put it in reverse. The only time I put my car in reverse now is to get out of a parking spot. I have had constant problems with my Jetta since I bought it. I have had the check engine light on more then it has been off. I am now trying to sell it and buy a different car that I feel comfortable driving on the freeway. Right now I find myself using the backroads from get to place to place.
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Kay Threlkeld, 06/16/2005
1996 Volkswagen Jetta Trek Limited Edition 4dr Sedan
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It has been an excellent car. Painted once it still looks like new. Had early problem with engine fan control but none since fixed.
I'll never buy a VW ever again!
Lenny, 12/07/2004
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan
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Bought it brand new in 96, problems started almost right away w/ the moonroof (luckily, it's still under the 2-yr bumper to bumper warranty). In 5 yrs I owned the car & less than 40k mileage (not to mention that the car was serviced regularly), 3 out of 4 power windows were broken, continuous AC problems (mechanic couldn't figure it out), poor gas mileage & the latest, had smoke coming out from the steering wheel (again, mechanic couldn't find out what's wrong). Trade it w/ Toyota Corolla & couldn't be happier. Stay away from VW!!
Jetta Love
kimberly, 02/17/2008
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan
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I have never been let down by my Jetta. It is very good on gas and has no dents, does need paint job. Color is black and interior is beige and black.