1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
5 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Injuries
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All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SOMETIMES WORK AND SOMETIMES DOESN'T... CAN'T LOCK DOORS ON DRIVER SIDE WITH MY MASTER KEY, CAN ONLY LOCK AND SET ALARM ON PASSENGER SIDE. AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON... VEHICLE CUTS OFF RANDOMLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPING... WITHOUT NOTICE!*AK
MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE THROTTLE BODY ON THE MOTOR. THE CAR RAN VERY ERRATICALLY AND STALLED A NUMBER OF TIMES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON OFTEN. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. THE OLD PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. *JB
I PURCHASED A USED 1997 VW JETTA GL IN NOVEMBER OF 1999. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO GIVE ME A WARRANTY. THEY SAID THAT THEY DIDN'T OFFER THE WARRANTY WITH CARS OVER 55,000 MILES, MINE HAD 55,500 MILES. IN LATE SEPTEMBER OF 2001 (69342 MILES), MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, DURING RUSH HOUR, IN A HIGH TRAFFIC AREA. ABOUT 1-2 MONTHS PRIOR I HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED, INCLUDING A FLUID CHANGE. I WAS FORCED TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION, AND HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH IT AFTER. THE SHOP THAT I HAD REPLACE IT SAID THAT THEY HAVE SEEN MANY JETTA'S WITH THIS PROBLEM. I STILL AM HAVING PROBLEMS, WITH THE CAR. PROBLEMS INCLUDE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CLICKS ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON, NOT STARTING IN WARMER WEATHER, IRREGULAR IDLEING, AND STICKY LOCKS. I AM AWARE THAT THESE CARS HAVE ELECTRIAL PROBLEMS THAT COULD CAUSE UNSAFE CONDITIONS....
MY PASSAGNER AIR BAG SHOWED DEFECT. MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON FOR NO REASON.*AK
VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED. *MR THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. IT HAD TAKEN THREE WEEKS TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK AT THAT TIME. THE FOLLOWING YEAR, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. IT WASN'T UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED AGAIN, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION HAD LEAKED. THERE WERE NUMEROUS REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE SHOP FOR THE TIMING BELT AND THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD TO BE TAKEN IN FOR A PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL HOUSING. THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP, IGNITION ROTOR, AND THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. REPAIR WAS ALSO MADE TO THE WIRE FOR THE IGNITION COIL/CAM SHAFT. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULES. *SCC *JB
Other 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
9 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint