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Love VW, not Jetta, 07/17/2002
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan
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Electrical nightmare. I don't know if it's just Jetta's or did I buy a lemon? From what I've heard from others, electrical is not one of their high points. Windows Stuck, auto locks don't work anymore, ignition went out, check engine light comes on consistently. Other than that, this is a true "performance" vehicle. Great handling on curvy roads. Peppy and fun to drive until something goes wrong.
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Tina5, 07/03/2002
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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smooth drive, pick up is good, breaks a little slow.
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Paul Threatt, 10/08/2002
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
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Oil leaked into my clutch housing and caused it to fail. The visor clips broke on both visors. Instead of using two screws to hold the clip in, VW used one screw and one plastic stud that fits into the roof. My ingition coil went bad, causing strange electrical problems. It eventually failed. Expensive repair. The exterior molding falls off all the doors. I've seen this on almost all Jetta's. A faulty oil pressure switch caused the alarm to go off. This prompted me to quit driving the car and have it towed to the dealership. door locks won't open with the key when the temp. drops below around 20 degrees, regardless of humidity.
Minor Problems
bec, 11/30/2002
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan
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I purchased my 96 GLS not too long ago with 55k right now I have 60k. Theres only a few minor problems with the Jetta basically, the window regulators, CEL, noises mostly alot of electrical problems. Other than that the vw runs great.
Automatic Transmission sucks!!
hatemyjetta2, 12/03/2002
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
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Definitely had trouble with automatic transmission at around 99,000 miles. Even though still under warranty, the dealer screwed us and VW did not stand by their warranty. Also had problems with it quitting while driving in rain. VW was never able to figure out the problem after several shop visits, but my husband did--it was the ignition coil $240.00 parts. Also had to replace ignition and the drivers door lock-only now we have 2 separate keys to start and open the car door. No doubt its a good little engine--but auto trans and electrical sys clearly has problems. A stick shift is probably your best bet.