10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 172004

Jetta

  • miles

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

When driving 25 mph consumer noticed black smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer turned the vehicle off, opened the hood, and noticed flames coming from the engine. Consumer called the fire department to put out the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer.

- Wakefield, RI, USA

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