1997 Volkswagen Jetta Repair & Maintenance Costs

A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
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1997 Volkswagen Jetta
1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Most Common 1997 Volkswagen Jetta Problems

1997 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles have 19 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1997 Volkswagen Jetta problem is: High Mileage Automatic Transmissions May Have Shifting Problems
1997 Volkswagen Jetta
Shifting issues due to internal problems in high mileage automatic transmissions can be difficult to resolve without...
1997 Volkswagen Jetta
An ignition coil or spark plug may fail unexpectedly resulting in an engine misfire and possible illumination of the...

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2023 Volkswagen Jetta
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Above Average
The Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 21st out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $609 which means it has average ownership costs. Repairs are less severe and less frequent than the average car, so the Jetta is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.

Most Common 1997 Volkswagen Jetta Questions

There are 104 related questions for 1997 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1997 Volkswagen Jetta questions.
1997 Volkswagen Jetta
No messed up noises only once did it make a crazy knock. then it hasn't anymore
1997 Volkswagen Jetta
I shift it into reverse but the car just kicks back like it's going to reverse and then just accelerates forward as...

1997 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls

1997 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles have 1 known recalls. The most common recall is: Volkswagen Recalls 1997-2003 Models Due to Possible Fuel Leakage.
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