1996 Volkswagen Jetta Review

1996 Volkswagen Jetta is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 173.40 in length and 56.10 in height. Made in Mexico, 1996 Volkswagen Jetta has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 16,300 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V and uses 18 - 19 of gasoline in the city and 18 - 19 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Jetta
Trims Available: 5
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $16,300 USD
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
Tires: 185/60R14
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen Jetta 1996 Trims

1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX

Engine: 2.8L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 - 19 City / 24 - 26 HWY

1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY

1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY

1996 Volkswagen Jetta Trek

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY

1996 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 30 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 3VWSA81H0TM051103
  • 3VWSA81H2TM011508
  • 3VWSA81H2TM052091
  • 3VWSA81H2TM103654
  • 3VWSA81H4TM007413
  • 3VWSA81H5TM025936
  • 3VWSA81H5TM073291
  • 3VWSA81H5TM100473
  • 3VWSA81H6TM018767
  • 3VWSA81H6TM087961
  • 3VWSA81H7TM015912
  • 3VWSA81H8TM051060
  • 3VWSA81H9TM055053
  • 3VWSA81H9TM075951
  • 3VWSA81HXTM084254
  • 3VWSA81HXTM084366
  • 3VWSB81H0TM126511
  • 3VWSB81H1TM131376
  • 3VWSA81HXTM051514
  • 3VWSA81H7TM019023
  • 3VWSA81H1TM015839
  • 3VWSA81H1TM076558
  • 3VWSA81H7TM055262
  • 3VWSA81H9TM052007
  • 3VWSA81H0TM038254
  • 3VWSA81H8TM054637
  • 3VWSA81H1TM015355

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.

Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Recall 98V160000 started on /Date(900561600000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE LATCH WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH.

Consequence: UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

FAQ

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The 1996 Volkswagen Jetta is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1996 Volkswagen Jetta so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1996 Volkswagen Jetta is lower than $10,305.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 1996 Volkswagen Jetta that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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$14,250 - $20,610
18 - 19 City / 24 - 26 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 SOHC 12V

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$14,250 - $20,610
18 - 19 City / 24 - 26 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 SOHC 12V

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$14,250 - $20,610
18 - 19 City / 24 - 26 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 SOHC 12V

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$14,250 - $20,610
18 - 19 City / 24 - 26 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 SOHC 12V

Volkswagen Passat Wagon

$14,250 - $20,610
18 - 19 City / 24 - 26 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 SOHC 12V

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