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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soooo disappointed with my Jetta - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By jettas suck - May 19 - 2:36 pmI have had nothing but problems with this car! Between the car getting stuck in park, BOTH the drivers side and passengers side windows falling off the track in the middle of winter in Chicago, the power steering and transmission leaking, the O2 and mass air flow sensor needing to be replaced, my glove box breaking, my passengers side mirror light breaking, BOTH of my side mirrors rusting, my 6-disc CD changer skipping the CD when its below freezing outside and now needing to replace my tranmission UNDER 80,000 MILES!! I have spent more money and time than you can dream of on repairs for this car. I am getting rid of the car.
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Adam Sandlers Car Song must be a Jetta - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By Never again! - January 30 - 3:40 amAll of the problems listed here I have dealt with too, except for the green stuff in the door. The latest: it thinks it is in reverse when it is in park. It wont start in park (only in neutral). When I have it in drive all the gears light up on the instrument panel. My mechanic called TWO VW dealers and VW claims that they have never heard of such a thing! Mechanically the car is in park, but the computer senses its in reverse. (I replaced the neutral safety switch because thats what they thought was wrong, but it wasnt that ... $250 down the drain). I will NEVER buy another VW.
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Boycott VW - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By BadBadJetta - December 9 - 2:00 amMy problems duplicate the others, including the yellow door goo, bad oxygen sensors, frequent check engine light (cant believe it hasnt burned out yet), cup holder, peeling door handle, bad ignition coil, bad catalytic converter, and so on. I initially thought I had a lemon, but lets face it folks, they are all like this. After the last episode involving the catalytic converter, I will be rid of it shortly. Im at the point where I dont have enough faith to take it out of town. And current owners who gave good reviews....if you havent seen these problems yet, youre just pressing your luck.
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Great looking garbage - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By jjsirico - November 20 - 7:50 pmSame problems as many other people seem to have, power windows are junk. Windows are quite happy to fall down, but never come back up. Replacement parts should be cheap since VW knows this is a major design flaw but they arent. Exterior trim falls off. Cup holder is in such a poor spot that its comical. Radiator fan motor has burned up twice due to bad controller. $600 for a radiator fan, not including labor. Quick car, looks decent, starts every day but prohibitively expensive to repair. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR! (unless of course, you would like to buy mine!)
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Run Away, Dont buy this car!! - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By pennstater - June 30 - 9:53 amI was in the shop 13 times in the first two years! Things broke on this car that Ive never heard of breaking before! 2nd day engine was smoking, some type of lid flew off and was burning, alarms and door locks never worked right, locked at various random times, alarm sounded at various random times, I asked for this to be disconnected, was told cannot be done. Fuel pump went at 80,000, cup holders- we wont go there, center console lid broke, headlight on/off button stopped working, all dash lights stoppped working, front spoiler falls off frequently due to being too low, This was the worst car ever.
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dont buy a jetta - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By kelly dixon - June 22 - 10:00 ammany problems with electrical system and exhaust.
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Be Careful! - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By ouch - June 14 - 10:00 amI would take a moment beore buying a Volkwagen Jetta. It looks great from the outside and it is even fun to drive for the first few miles, but then it all starts to fall apart. First, the little things started to go. The cupholder is a joke, rain comes through the window cracks like a bad umbrella (which they still cant fix), and I dont even want to talk about the ooze that comes out the side of the car. The second year was even worse. I replaced three sensors, a water pump, a window, a head gasket...... This car is now worth more than a Mercedes
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Problems with Jetta - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By S. Adams - April 17 - 10:00 amI purchased this car thinking I wouldnt have a lot of repairs. Numerous problems have occurred: oxygen sensor replaced 3 times, driver visor replaced, cup holder replaced(2) passenger seat spring replaced, catalytic converter replaced, air conditioner compressor replaced, 1 keyless remote doesnt work, rust in trunk, engine light on 4 times, batteries (2), mass air flow meter replaced, wires replaced, throttle body replaced, timing belt, V-belt, 2 tensioners replaced, car jerks when changing gears (dealer cant explain), ticking noise under hood (dealer cant explain); not to mention regular maintenance. I will never purchase another VW vehicle.
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German engineering - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By jg - April 9 - 10:43 pmThe car has been very good in most respects with the one great exception. The electrical system is atrocious. One problem after another with many of the plugs and connectors burning off. Lights interior and exterior which sometimes work sometimes not. Also,nearly every visit to the dealer for repairs ends in a $700 to $1000 bill. NO more farfagnugan for us.
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new engine - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
By ihatevw - February 25 - 2:00 amreplacements: glove box, tail lights, gas tank door wouldnt open, windsheild wipers stopped working, weak front end, new oil pump $600, check engine light on $600, cup holder, trunk opened when i shut car off, and the LAST STRAW>>>I NEED A NEW ENGINE- VW said $7000, im getting it done for $3000 then selling it...oh...and window fell, and it died every time i shut it off...service SUCKS
