Overview & Reviews

Volkswagen offers two generations of the Jetta for sale in 1999. The third-generation Jetta has been around since 1993, and it is a carryover for 1999. VW deletes the GT, K2 and GLS models from the lineup, leaving only the GL, GLX, TDI and Wolfsburg models. Later in the model year, the company introduces a completely redesigned Jetta with a smooth new European body, improved versions of the base inline four and the VR6 and a simplified lineup of GL, GLS and GLX models. If you can hold out for a 2000 model, VW will offer a 150-hp 1.8-liter turbo for the GLS.

• Fun to drive, comfortable ride, available VR6, solid construction, rich interior materials, lots of standard features, generous 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

• Some controls hard to decipher, CD player should be standard, expensive compared with other compact sedans.

User Reviews:

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  What a piece of crap - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
  By joemahn - October 12 - 2:00 am

  This is the single most unreliable car I have ever purchased. I purchased this car for my daughter in April 04 and have had nothing but problems. Check engine light is constantly on, requiring oxygen sensors, air sensors etc. Also, problems with the remote, including the car locking automatically with the keys inside. Windows have come off the track. The car interior is all cheap plastic resulting in broken cup holder, broken glove compartment and the list goes on.

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  A disappointment - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
  By MylastVW - October 10 - 2:00 am

  This is my third VW and when I drove it from the dealers lot, I was very pleased. Since then there has been the problem with wear and ride of my Good year Eagles (dealer replaced), the springs popping out of my from seats, the MAF sensor ($400 for the part), the constantly blown driver side break light, the dead alternator (36,000 mi, $850 to replace), and finally the front window lift failures (acknowledged as a defect by VW after many years). And need I say the long wait times for a maintenance appointment at the dealer.

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  great car! - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
  By jabeal - October 10 - 2:00 am

  Very fun to drive - fantastic handling. No problems.

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  Not bad - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
  By jetdoc - September 21 - 10:00 am

  I had this car for 4 years and it has been real good. I had only one problem w/ the car, the alarm system broke. The car is easy to maitain but repairs can be costly. Needs better fuel economy. Great car for the city, getting into tight spaces but to small for a family w/ kids.

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  TDi - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
  By TDi Love - September 14 - 10:00 am

  This is a great car. Fast. Efficient. A best kept secret in the USA. In Europe the TDi rules. Customizes well. Strong chassis. Highly reccomend this car.

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  VW is my God!!! - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Ghodd - September 10 - 10:00 am

  I have had this car for about 2 1/2 months now i purchased a black used 5 speed Jetta with 64,838 miles on it...i know its high mileage but i havent had any engine problems yet..the fuel economy is perfect, the only problem i need to get fixed is minor. My right passenger window i think the motor burned out so i have to get a new one, AND sometimes when i lock my door with the lock button on my key the car locks but the drivers side door the actually lock its self doesnt lock but it engages the alaram so i have to unlock then lock it again..but that only happens sometimes..its not a big deal.

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  Very Pleased - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Burgstrom03 - September 5 - 10:00 am

  A great car that drives great and is fun.

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  Lucky to have a good VW - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Danny - July 19 - 10:00 am

  Amazed at some of the issues that I have found on this board. I was lucky enough to find one of the good ones I guess. I have logged over 69,000 miles on mine, and have only had to replaced a temperature sensor, which was expensive. The only time my engine light comes on is when I get into the lower states like Ar, Tx, etc. (gas issue maybe).I have a 1999 with 111,000 miles so I guess if the only thing that I have replaced is the sensor I will consider my self lucky. Nice car to have on the highway. Trunk light works when it wants is another problem that I do have.

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  Horrible!!! - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
  By HeatherJ - July 5 - 10:00 am

  My husband bought this car before we were married. It has been a headache ever since. Our windows fell down 3 times, the check engine light keeps coming on for no apparent reason, the whole "protective", plastic parts underneath the car have fallen off, yellow goo is coming out the doors, and many other problems. Customer relations is horrible as well. It is not reliable, and we have considered trading it in. We were expecting it to last a long time, so this is all very sad and a huge mess to deal with.

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  Best Car Ive Ever Owned - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Guru - June 21 - 10:00 am

  Plain and simple, I have never owned a better more reliable car. I drive the car a little on the hard side, and I still get over 30 miles to the gallon. I am over 6 feet tall, and I ride everywhere in comfort. This is a very comfortable highway cruiser (easily gobbles ground at 90+ mph) and sporty city commuter. I will never own another non-European car again.