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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Dont buy one - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By vwnomore - January 24 - 10:43 pmIve had to replace the engine due to a "freak accident" where the block was cracked mid drive($4K refurbished). All of my window motors have broken, if you buy this car, yours will break too. The O2 sensors, replaced, the side paneling has fallen off. And then just random things, such as the glove box will no longer open??? The alarm system had to be turned off completely due to that going crazy. Antenna is cracked, I just purchased fog light covers (cause the original drivers side fell off), new headlight due to condensation. Etc. etc. etc. Buying parts is expensive, they almost always have to be VW. My dipstick magically broke off and I had to go thru VW to replace it.
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Fast and reliable - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By Jrogers75 - November 28 - 10:00 amI own a automatic Jetta Gls and it took sometime to time getting used to the Transmission features, Once the transmission became familar with my driving style, it handles and drives like a race car. Wasnt very impressed with the quality of the inside cover of the sunroof though "cardboard with carpet" very flimsey. Car can be very noisy if you only have the sunroof open too. If you have any back problems I would buy this car !! Very good support for the back and you can move virtually anything with the seat.
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Overall, great car! - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By LVMYJTA - July 16 - 10:00 amIm sorry others have had so much frustration with their Jettas. I had a bunch of things go wrong in the first 6 months, but they were all fixed under warranty, so I dont really mind. Nothing has broken twice and nothing has broken out of warranty (36,000 miles in the first year). This dealer and service department are top-notch. I drive an hour for service -- even for oil changes! They are as cheap as Jiffy-lube, and they know its a VW, not a "Volvo" like JL tried to tell me.
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Beautiful Piece of Trash - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By VDUMB - June 29 - 2:00 ambought a previously owned 99 Jetta last summer thinking I could save myself some money... Ive lost track, but Ive been back to the dealer at least 14 times in 7 months! A stereo which has been replaced twice, new brake rotors, oil leak, a alarm that goes off by itself, non-working cigarette lighter, interior lights which work when they feel like it, and a engine light that mysteriously crept on by itself..Currently the stereo is not working once again..but ive been too busy and tired to go back to the dealer. If i werent a poor 23 year old..I would be well rid of it.
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Solid Car with Few Headaches - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By GeorgePDog - June 12 - 2:00 amThis is all the car I expected and more. I wanted a compact sedan that would still be fun to drive. With a 28- mile commute, my Nissan truck was eating me alive on gas costs. I love this car. The car corners great. I have had the car to 110 mph and still accelerating before my good sense kicked in and caused me to let off the gas pedal. The best thing is that I can drive 75-80 mph to work and still get 30 mpg, and the car does not drag up hills even at that speed. Issues: ignition switch had to be replaced and the front driver and passenger windows stick quite a bit.
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Happy with the Jetta - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By Happy VW OWNER - April 4 - 2:00 amI bought it used (1 year old). It has been great and the mileage and performance is awesome. Definitley a good value for the price paid.
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Love This Car - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By Jason - January 23 - 8:50 amI just bought this car and it has been in the shop a couple times but it has been for small things. I love it, the appearance is awesome and is very fun to drive. I love the VR6 model, if u buy a VW then u have to buy the VR6 or the Turbo version of this, any other model is junk. There are so many performance options to this car but yes parts are expensive. My headlights are fogging up and its 200 bucks a light and for a new key its another 200 so if i were gonna go through a dealership for these thats 600 bucks. But if u look on-line you can find lights dirt cheap. so people bashing this car look for parts on-line, you will save money.
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Tired of getting it to the shop - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By mtj - January 12 - 10:00 amLike so many other owners, Ive loved my Jetta-it is stylish and fun to drive, but I am tired of taking it to the shop every 8-10 weeks for something or other to be fixed! The things that brake are like others: glove box twice, motor to gas cap misfuntioned, tail lights always going out, etc. Not critical, but they are annoying. Seems like as soon as I have left the dealership, the next thing goes. VW has been good about incurring the expense for many repairs, but I am tired of arranging rides to the dealership to pick it up. Itll break my heart, but it is time to end this relationship. I wont make the same mistake again
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Excellent design/mediocre quality - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By TeddyT - December 29 - 10:00 amI have a love-hate relationship with this car. Great fun to drive, adequate power, fantastic fuel mileage (43-52 mpg). I drive 40K per year & have pretty pleased. Repairs & maintenance too expensive. $650 timing belt expense. $450 air flow sensor @ 85K.
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Jetta 1999 VR6 GLS - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By Steve@USA - November 4 - 2:00 amI loved the car when I purchesed it, but this changed as problems arose. High maintenance and a lot of problems. Replaced several seals and gaskets, a/c, transmission, catalytic converter. The car only has 61,000 miles. Costly to repair because only dealership mechanics can practically fix these cars.
