1999 Volkswagen Jetta Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 349 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta overview page.
What owners report
“CAR DIES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEEDS NO POWER-BRAKES OR STEERING.”NHTSA complaint 748711 — filed 07/18/2001
“WHEN TRAVELING CONSUMER HAS TO PUT 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.”NHTSA complaint 886336 — filed 04/19/2001
“VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TAKING OFF FROM STOP AND GO. IT LAUNCHES FORWARD LIKE A DELAY WITH MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, BUT VEHICLE IT STILL HESITATES…”NHTSA complaint 885056 — filed 04/04/2001
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta: 25 of 349 complaints on file (7.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta have in total?
349 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 33 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 29 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
