2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,052 miles

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 152003

Jetta

  • Manual transmission
  • 98,157 miles

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

I bought the car on March 5, 2003 and after 2-3 days the engine light came on! I made more than several attempts to have the repairs done at lithia VW in reno, nv; and the only repairs half way done was the secondary air injection valve and hoses, but not the sai pump as well as the tumbler of the ignition. This is a lemon from day one and I have several proof of the problem even from dmv of Nevada in their dtc's which is the diagnostic trouble code descrition of P0411-secondary air injection system!!!!! no one will help me, and I bought the car to enjoy and to not worry of breaking down, but now.....it sits in the driveway....so the warranty won't be voided, and that my car doesn't get worse. I do have many documents to back this claim and the dealer-budget moters won't help, nor will the aul warrenty co. That I pay.

- Carson City, NV, USA

problem #2

Mar 012003

Jetta 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 67,000 miles
Past year: Auto door locks failed, could not open either front door; transmission failed, exhaust system rusted out, headlights out, signals out, wheel bearings need replaced, air bag light stays on, have not been able to drive car in nearly 1 year, required nearly $5000 worth of damage.

- Oakton, VA, USA

problem #1

Oct 012000

Jetta

  • miles
Add't dealer repair info: Northland VW. Cin oh. Air system smells rotten, water pump went out due to belts going bad, electrical malfunctions caused car to stall & not operate, cigarette lighter is stuck -can not pull out. This car has been in the repair shop 9 times in 3 yrs.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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