What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta?

EPA figures for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta reach 37 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta?

Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about: Electrical System, Visibility, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 1997

1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 37 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	33	44	37	275
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	19	26	22	404
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	29	24	370

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 02V026000

ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.

Campaign 09E012000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

166 complaints filed by owners for this model year (14 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 29 Visibility 25 Power Train 21

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.