1996 Volkswagen Jetta Body & Structure Problems
7 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (7)
WHILE DRIVING REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
WHEN LOCKING PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR ENTIRE CYLINDER FELL OUT. UNABLE TO UNLOCK OR LOCK DOOR.*AK
VEHICLE POWER LOCKS EXPERIENCING ERRATIC OPERATION; BOTH FRONT DOOR WOULD NOT LOCKS OR UNLOCKS INTERMITTENTLY; DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF IT WARRANTY AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER COST. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
THE DOOR MOULDINGS REPEATED FALL OFF THE DOOR--DEFECTIVE ADHESIVE. TO DATE, NO ONE WAS HIT BY THE EXPELLED MOULDING. *AK
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH SECONDARY SAFETY SWITCH CRACKED, CAUSING HOOD TO COME OFF, HITTING WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VISIBILITY. *AK
OWNER STATES THAT THE ROOF RACK ON HER VEHICLE IS VERY LOOSE, OWNER IS CONCERNED THAT RACK MAY FALL OFF DUE TO ONE PLASTIC PART THAT HOLDS IT LOOSENED. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT A STRONG GUST OF WIND WOULD TAKE THE RACK OFF. *AK