1999 Volkswagen Jetta Equipment Problems
5 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (1)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L VR6 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE PUBLISHED ON THE LABEL FOR TIRES OF THE SIZE 205/50 R15 86H IS 0.1 BAR (1.45 PSI) TOO LOW. IT SHOULD BE 2.5 BAR (36.3 PSI). THE LABEL RECOMMENDS 2.4 BAR (34.8 PSI = 35 PSI).
Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS, OR A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL IF THE OWNER WISHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-800-893-5298.
Owner Complaints (5)
THE WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE A TENDENCY TO BREAK. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE PLASTIC AND IT IS COMMON KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY BREAK FREQUENTLY.
DEFECTIVE RADIO INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSES BUZZ SOUND AND ENGINE FEEDBACK THAT WOULD INDICATE GROUNDING PROBLEM. *YH
LEFT SIDE SPEAKERS FAILED. YH
RADIO IS INOPERATIVE. YH
THE LIGHTER IS INOPERATIVE. YH