VolkswagenJetta1999
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  3. 1999
  4. Suspension

1999 Volkswagen Jetta Suspension Problems

4
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 4 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 1, 2013

    Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Suspension

    Would like to know if there is any recalls on my jetta. I check engine light comes on. I took it to 4 repair shop and no one could find whats wrong with it. I've paid over 1200 on other repairs. What can i do . *tr thanks christina

    ODI 10512634

  • December 12, 2004

    Suspension

    Mid-1999 volkswagen introduced the jetta iv series. The coils suspension springs on the 4-cylinder tdi diesel are too tall and too soft, leading to extreme over steer and body roll in curves and extreme intolerance for wind turbulence at highway speeds created by nature, tractor trailers and (even) small cars. This is (nearly) an admitted defect, as volkswagen offers a spring upgrade kit for 4-cylinder jettas in its…

    ODI 10102789

  • August 15, 2002

    Suspension

    We hit a light poll and a telephone poll. We hit the light poll front and center and the telephone poll on the driver's side front. We hit both going 40 miles per hour and the damage was so sever that the car was wrapped around the polls, enough to break though the sub-frame, tear off the axel of the drivers front, and push engine upwards breaking the engine mounts. The damage on the driver's side continues to the…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 766397

  • Electrical System · Gasoline · Structure · Suspension

    Vehicle has experienced several electrical system problems (brake lights not working, driver and front passenger side power windows fell down and stuck in the open position, remote door lock not working properly and fluctuates with outdoor temp, alternator and battery failed, tail light flickers, the cd light flashes). Nlm

    ODI 559122