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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Equipment Recreational Vehicle

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 Equipment Recreational Vehicle Report #520555

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE . STOVE ON VEHICLE DOES NOT LIGHT AT HIGH ALTITUDES. 1.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Tires Sidewall

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 Tires Sidewall Report #876669

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES:SIDEWALL . 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 .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 problem was reported in BRISTOL, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19971001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Electrical System Ignition Switch

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 Electrical System Ignition Switch Report #750653

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 08, 1998.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH . 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.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWKA81H7VM. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 problem was reported in RALEIGH, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Seats Front Assembly Power Adjust

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 Seats Front Assembly Power Adjust Report #750653

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 08, 1998.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST . 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.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWKA81H7VM. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 problem was reported in RALEIGH, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Electrical System Ignition Switch

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 Electrical System Ignition Switch Report #10000788

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 31, 2002.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH . 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. .Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 problem was reported in CLOVIS, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020715. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Report #10006664

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 31, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . 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 .Mileage was 35252 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWSB81H8VM. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 problem was reported in NAPA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19990801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Power Train

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 Power Train Report #10006664

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 31, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 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 .Mileage was 35252 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWSB81H8VM. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 problem was reported in NAPA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19990801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Electrical System Ignition

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 Electrical System Ignition Report #10006664

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 31, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . 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 .Mileage was 35252 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWSB81H8VM. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 problem was reported in NAPA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19990801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Tires

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 Tires Report #10003722

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES . 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.Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 problem was reported in OLD BRIDGE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Suspension

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 Suspension Report #10003722

VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN 1997, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SUSPENSION . 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.Volkswagen Volkswagen 1997 problem was reported in OLD BRIDGE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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