Volkswagen Jetta Generation 1 (1996–2000)
Volkswagen Jetta Generation 1 (1996–2000) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Volkswagen Jetta — body generations
| Generation | Produced | Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | 1996–2000 | — |
| V | 2001–2010 | — |
| Generation 3 | 2011–2018 | — |
| VII | 2019–2021 | — |
| Generation 5 | 2022–2024 | — |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
Engines used in the Jetta
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW 2.0L I4 (EA888 & predecessors) | 1992–2020 | 32 models | 215 |
| Volkswagen 2.5L 5-cylinder | 2006–2013 | 10 models | 127 |
| Volkswagen 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1982–2018 | 15 models | 61 |
| Volkswagen 2.8L 6-cylinder | 1994–2004 | 8 models | 26 |
Volkswagen Jetta fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 204 | Visibility, Electrical System, Tires |
| 1999 | 7 | 378 | Visibility, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System |
| 2000 | 5 | 477 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Visibility, Electrical System |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.