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1996 Volkswagen

Jetta

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Volkswagen Jetta: best and worst years

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • VISIBILITY37%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES9%
  • STEERING9%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 35 total.

Volkswagen Jetta: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.vw.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.