1999 Volkswagen Jetta transmission problems
The 1999 Volkswagen Jetta has 31 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
31
Transmission complaints
6%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD WHEN ON THE SLIGHTEST GRADE WHEN PUT IN REVERSE, IT TAKES 3-5 SECONDS TO ENGAGE AND EVEN AFTER IT ENGAGES IT WILL ROLL FORWARD. I ALMOST HIT A MOTHER AND CHILD WALKING INFRONT OF THE CAR WHEN IN A PARKING SPACE, THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE PLUNGED INTO A POLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta transmission — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.