1999 Volkswagen Jetta Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 5 records
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Car accelerated from 5 mph until hit the car in front.brake didn't work.this happened once before. Dealer insulted driver instead of a followup. *ak
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 747355
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
My car has been in the shop nearly every month in the past year (except for 3 months when it was in the shop due to accident), the brake pedal would stick almost every time it was driven would contact dealer and they could not find anything wrong because it was not reporting to a computer. I finally figured out if i put my foot under the brake pedal and pull it back out it would release, it once would not go over 40…
ODI 765170
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Bumpers · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Tank Assembly · Unknown Or Other · Windshield
Engine transmission light failed after 3 months, both windows have fallen down into door, front bumper has been torn off, antena and other plastic objects around car have fallen off,abs system light is on again, cover for gas tank will not open (i had to pry it open), cup holders and mirror covers have broken, inside of car started to bubble after 6 months, because of the plastic. All the service department in san…
ODI 752337
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While driving the posted speed limit, i attempted to slow down in preparation for a right hand turn. I turned on my signal, and slowly began to hit my brakes. As i hit my brakes, it began to to engage and then i felt a "pop" in the brake pedal. I hit the brake a little harder and nothing happened. I then began pumping the brakes in an attempt to stop the car. My attempt to stop the car failed and i hit a parked car…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 737309
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While driving approximately 35 mph consumer pressed on brakes to slow, and brake pedal hit the floor, but vehicle did not stop. This has caused vehicle to move out of control and hit a curb. Consumer and passenger sustained minor injuries. *ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 867965
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
The brake sensor caused the engine to think the brakes were applied and lose power. The brake system then failed while dirving and the brakes would just lock up. If the 2nd problem happened on the highway i fear i would have been rear ended. Both problems could be relatd. The sensor problem would trigger a dash warning light for the glow plug relay. In general the car has had problems with the brakes for most of the…
ODI 729187
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Buckle Assembly · Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a head-on collisi0n, impact at approximately 30 mph. Abs brakes failed to operate,causing vehicle to slow down but not stop. Seat belt on driver's side failed to lock in place, causing consumer to sustain a head injury from hitting windshield. Also, air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer notified. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 838283
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While traveling in snow and when depressing brakes vehicle continued to travel, brakes froze. Please provide further information. *ak
ODI 880934
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
While trying to reduce speed by depressing brake pedal, vehicle continued to travel causing consumer to lose control, and resulting in a collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further infortmation.
Crash reported
ODI 858752
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Switch
In addition to above-key entry sporadically works, car under cover torn off two times parking in regular parking lot, chair will not stay in adjusted position and dealership represented that extended warranty covered same as factory warranty, which it does not. Very dissatisfied with purchase. Believe car is unsafe and looking to replace. Believe car has serious electrical problems. Dealership refused to give…
ODI 743422
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 719068