Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997
Model Volkswagen made in 1997 by Volkswagen got 10 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 9902 | 06/17/1999 | 606706 | Information summarizing all components that must be replaced following airbag deployment. *tt | 09/01/1999 | |
| 9910 | 06/21/1999 | 9603 | 606642 | Information regarding airbag system inspection service. *tt | 08/30/1999 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| V9905 | 01/26/1999 | 610180 | Information on using 5w30 synthetic oil when performing warranty repairs or free maintenance on 1996 - 1999 model year tdi (turbo diesel) vehicles. *tt | 04/19/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 9703129702F | 03/12/1997 | 53618 | Vehicles equipped with new airbag warning labels. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9701089701F | 01/08/1997 | 53648 | Conditions with automatic transmission is shifting, erratic, harsh or holds shifts too long. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 35252 | 10 | 08/01/1999 |
| I have had nothing but problems with my 97 jetta since i purchased it in 1999. it began with the transmission in 2000 when the car had only 35,000 miles. the dealer in napa rebuilt my transmission. ever since then, my gears have seemed unusually stiff and tight. only 3 months later, my ignition failed and the dealer in napa replaced that. this past summer (2002) i began having problems with one of my automatic windows. it was getting stuck and later fell into the door while i was driving. i was able to raise it with much difficulty. within the next month two of the other windows had the same problem. i took the car to the dealer and they replace 3 of the 4 regulators/lifts. this cost me quite a bit of money as the warranty on the car is gone. over this christmas holiday i began having problems with my clutch/gear box/ transmission again. i am taking my car to the dealer tomorrow for a diagnostic check (12/30/02). needless to say i am very disappointed in my vw jetta. this is the first car that i have purchased and hoped it would be a great starter. i will never buy a vw again. scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770794 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 07/31/2002 | 07/15/2002 | ||
| Ignition switch continues to send start signals to the starter after the car has already started. the car is a 97 vw passat vr6. this choice is not available on the model type listing. | |||
| 09/08/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| After purchase in 2/1997 electrical problems found to be caused by bad ignition - it was replaced. now have to replace again b/c entire ignition mechanism is defective. bad wiring under the rear seats and trunk caused fuses to blow out repeatedly leaving car inoperable. the side moldings keep falling off.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Stove on vehicle does not light at high altitudes. 1 | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 35252 | 10 | 08/01/1999 |
| I have had nothing but problems with my 97 jetta since i purchased it in 1999. it began with the transmission in 2000 when the car had only 35,000 miles. the dealer in napa rebuilt my transmission. ever since then, my gears have seemed unusually stiff and tight. only 3 months later, my ignition failed and the dealer in napa replaced that. this past summer (2002) i began having problems with one of my automatic windows. it was getting stuck and later fell into the door while i was driving. i was able to raise it with much difficulty. within the next month two of the other windows had the same problem. i took the car to the dealer and they replace 3 of the 4 regulators/lifts. this cost me quite a bit of money as the warranty on the car is gone. over this christmas holiday i began having problems with my clutch/gear box/ transmission again. i am taking my car to the dealer tomorrow for a diagnostic check (12/30/02). needless to say i am very disappointed in my vw jetta. this is the first car that i have purchased and hoped it would be a great starter. i will never buy a vw again. scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770794 | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 09/08/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| After purchase in 2/1997 electrical problems found to be caused by bad ignition - it was replaced. now have to replace again b/c entire ignition mechanism is defective. bad wiring under the rear seats and trunk caused fuses to blow out repeatedly leaving car inoperable. the side moldings keep falling off.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 2 | ||
| Complaint fm ellen o'brien leased / purchased a volkswagen (vw) jetta 4 dr vehicle... es10003874 responded to this letter..... the vehicle made an unusual noise. it was determined that the tires needed to be replaced. the left front tire was cupping. the noise came back two weeks later and then the bearings were replaced. *jb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 2 | ||
| Complaint fm ellen o'brien leased / purchased a volkswagen (vw) jetta 4 dr vehicle... es10003874 responded to this letter..... the vehicle made an unusual noise. it was determined that the tires needed to be replaced. the left front tire was cupping. the noise came back two weeks later and then the bearings were replaced. *jb | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 12/18/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Left front tire went flat. consumer took vehicle for check up and found that all tires had cracks in sidewalls that made tires go flat, size 195/60r14, consumer states that in 1998 a tire blewout due to sidewall failure. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 35252 | 10 | 08/01/1999 |
| I have had nothing but problems with my 97 jetta since i purchased it in 1999. it began with the transmission in 2000 when the car had only 35,000 miles. the dealer in napa rebuilt my transmission. ever since then, my gears have seemed unusually stiff and tight. only 3 months later, my ignition failed and the dealer in napa replaced that. this past summer (2002) i began having problems with one of my automatic windows. it was getting stuck and later fell into the door while i was driving. i was able to raise it with much difficulty. within the next month two of the other windows had the same problem. i took the car to the dealer and they replace 3 of the 4 regulators/lifts. this cost me quite a bit of money as the warranty on the car is gone. over this christmas holiday i began having problems with my clutch/gear box/ transmission again. i am taking my car to the dealer tomorrow for a diagnostic check (12/30/02). needless to say i am very disappointed in my vw jetta. this is the first car that i have purchased and hoped it would be a great starter. i will never buy a vw again. scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770794 | |||