1. Volkswagen Jetta
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Engine

1999 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1

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

  • August 12, 2011 · 87,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    The vw vehicle is programmed to cripple the engine performance and speed in case of an epc fault. Any fault causing a rich or lean condition will cause this "limp mode". This is a safety issue especially people on the highway going 65-75mph and a 80,000 pound tractor trailer behind them as one person experienced. There are too many non-vital component failures to list that can cause this fault. I refer to non-vital…

    ODI 10473134