NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 012001

Jetta

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Every summer especially during 90 degree temperature, the temperature guage moves to highest setting and often times vehicle completely shut off to cool down. Vehicle will starts again after cooling down. This happens only during hot summers.

- Dallas, TX, USA

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