1994 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
7 recalls, 167 complaints - 33 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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... Read more
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.
98V195000 Aug 17, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK. THE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED BY CHAFING AGAINST THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
REPEATED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LEAKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT INCREASING THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES.
98V160000 Jul 16, 1998
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
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.
96V128000 Jul 8, 1996
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Defect Description
THE SHEET METAL PANELS OF BOTH REAR DOORS HAVE OPENINGS FOR THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL WINDOW REGULATOR WIRING. THE PANEL OPENINGS HAVE SHARP EDGES THAT CAN DAMAGE THE INSULATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS.
Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE EDGE COVER IN BOTH REAR DOOR INNER PANEL OPENINGS.
95V178000 Sep 20, 1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY.
Consequence
A WORN AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAN SEIZE RENDERINGTHE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. A STALLED VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLE HAVING THE POTENTIAL SHAFT MATERIAL PROBLEM. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FAN BLADE INCLUDING A NEW LOCK NUT ON VEHICLE WITH LOOSE FAN BLADE LOCK NUTS.
95E034000 Aug 18, 1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
WHEN INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLES, A TIE WRAP IS USED TO GUIDE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOME TIE WRAPS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH A LARGE LOOP OPENING IMPROPERLY GUIDING THE CABLE WHICH COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.
Consequence
THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THEPOTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE COLLISION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CRUISE CONTROL TIE WRAP AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED GUIDE.
95V054000 Mar 13, 1995
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Defect Description
THE JACKS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED SPINDLE, SO THAT A SHARP RIDGE ON THE EDGE OF SPINDLE'S THREAD WOULD HAVE REMAINED.
Consequence
THIS RIDGE CAN DAMAGE THE INSIDE THREAD OF THE JACK'S SCISSOR SHOE WHEN THE JACK IS USED TO LIFT THE VEHICLE. THE JACK COULD COLLAPSE WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT A PERSON STANDING CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE COULD BE INJURED.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK.
Complaint Statistics
167 total complaints
9 crashes 11 fires 12 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 22 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 15 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 11 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 7 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 5 |
| SEATS | 5 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 22, 2008
Incident date: Jul 21, 2008
THE IN TANK FUEL PUMP DESIGN HAS THE ACTUAL PUMP SITTING IN A PLASTIC HOUSING WITH RUBBER SEALS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM TO KEEP FUEL AROUND THE PUMP FOR COOLING, EVEN WHEN THE TANK QUANTITY GETS LOW. THE RUBBER SEALS ON MY FUEL PUMP ROTTED AND DISINTEGRATED. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PUMP TO OPERATE WITH... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Mar 7, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. I NOTICED THE RED LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF (NOT NOTICEABLE IN DAYLIGHT) THIS COULD BE A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 92K MILES. THE WARNING LIGHT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHT. IF IT FAILS IN THE M... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Jul 1, 2006
Incident date: Nov 20, 2005
WHILE OPERATING MY VEHICLE (1994 VW JETTA) THE HOOD LATCH BROKE AND HOOD DETACHED FROM LOCK FLEW UP CRACKING MY WINDSHIELD, BRAKING WIPERS, I LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE CRASHING INTO DIVIDER OF HIGHWAY. BY THE GRACE OF GOD I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TRAFFIC AND DROVE TO SAFETY AS MY HOOD COVERED THE WINDSHIEL... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 24, 2004
Incident date: Apr 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 25-55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Oct 16, 2003
Incident date: Jan 2, 2003
CLUTCH CABLE. *LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 31, 2003
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
WIRES ARE BURNED OUT INSIDE DASHBOARD PANEL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Dec 10, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL UNIT IS DEFECTIVE. HAS HAD TO REPLACE 4X. ON TWO OCCASIONS, WAS DRIVING AND BEGAN TO SMELL A "WIRE" BURNING SMELL, NOTICED SMOKE EMITTED FROM VENTS. REACTION MELTED THE FRONT OF PANEL BOTH TIMES ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. TS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jul 12, 2002
WHEN SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.*AK THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND STRUCK A MANURE TANK SPREADER, THERE WAS ONE INJURY. *YH
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
May 14, 2002
AIR BAGS INFLATED LEAVING A POWDERY RESIDUE ON EVERYTHING INSIDE VEHICLE. CONSUMERS MOTHER HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE RESIDUE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO SEE WARNINGS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALLERGIC TO THE AIR BAG RESIDUE. *JG
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Apr 26, 2002
AIR BAGS INFLATED LEAVING A POWDERY RESIDUE ON EVERYTHING INSIDE VEHICLE. CONSUMERS MOTHER HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE RESIDUE. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO SEE WARNINGS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALLERGIC TO THE AIR BAG RESIDUE. *JG
1 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 13, 2002
REAR WINDOWS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO A SHORT IN ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR. RECALL 96V122000 WAS ISSUED; THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 13, 2002
INTERMITTENTLY CRUISE CONTROL BECOMES INOPERABLE, AND THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE. RECALL 95E34000 WAS ISSUED; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Feb 12, 2002
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 12, 2002
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Feb 12, 2002
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Feb 12, 2002
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Feb 12, 2002
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE SUNR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
BLOWER SWITCH GETS EXTREMELY HOT WHEN AIR CONDITIONING IS RUNNING. ACTUALLY BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM THE DASH AND MELTED THE SWITCH BEZEL. I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE HEAT WITH MINIMAL DAMAGE ONLY TO THE BLOWER SWITCH AND DASH FASCIA. I'M NOT POSITIVE THAT IT RESULTED IN FIRE, BUT I AM POSITIVE IT WO... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 21, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, ENGINE SHUTS DOWN PARTICULARLY WHEN HOT (~190 F ). SOMETIMES WHEN ENGINE IS IDLE, WHILE HOT, VEHICLE STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED TO REGAIN POWER. EVIDENTLY THIS ENGINE PROBLEM CAUSES A SAFETY HAZARD, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 27, 2001
Incident date: Apr 23, 2001
RIGHT REAR WINOW INOPERATIVE/REPAIRED 3 TIMES IN PAST SAME PROBLEM-REGULATOR. *AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
INNER SIDEWALLS ON 3 OF 4 TIRES HAVE SPLIT - 2 OCCURRED WHILE NOT DRIVING AND THE OTHER OCCURED AT LOW SPEED. THEY HAVE ALL FAILED IN LESS THEN ONE MONTH. I HAVE THE THIRD FAILED TIRE AND THE FORTH ORIGINAL. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE AROUND THE SPLITS. THE MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE SAID... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 27, 2001
Incident date: Dec 27, 2000
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE DASH FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 9, 2001
Incident date: Nov 8, 2000
TIMING BELT DETERIORATED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENGINE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE TIMING BELT FAILURE DAMAGED THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF FAULTY ENGINE DESIGN. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT INNER TUBE WAS FOUND IN SUPPOSEDLY TUBELESS TIRE WHEN THE TIRE BECAME FLAT. *YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Dec 19, 2000
THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED. *SLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Dec 19, 2000
THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS FAILED. *SLC
SUSPENSION:REAR
Dec 19, 2000
WHEN ANY WEIGHT 50 POUNDS OR OVER IS PUT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT MAKES A DRAGGING NOISE. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
PRIOR TO RECALL 98V195, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BRAKE FAILURE WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Dec 19, 2000
THE STARTER FAILED. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 19, 2000
WHEN THE CONSUMER GOES TO THE STORE, TURNS OFF THE VEHICLE AND STARTS IT AGAIN, SOMETIMES IT WON'T START, THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE RADIATOR FAILED, THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE AN ENGINE RELATED PROBLEM. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 19, 2000
WHEN THE CONSUMER GOES TO THE STORE, TURNS OFF THE VEHICLE AND STARTS IT AGAIN, SOMETIMES IT WON'T START, THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE RADIATOR FAILED, THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE AN ENGINE RELATED PROBLEM. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Dec 19, 2000
WHEN THE CONSUMER GOES TO THE STORE, TURNS OFF THE VEHICLE AND STARTS IT AGAIN, SOMETIMES IT WON'T START, THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND THE RADIATOR FAILED, THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE AN ENGINE RELATED PROBLEM. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Dec 19, 2000
THE CLUTCH FAILED. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Oct 9, 2000
ELECTRICAL HARNESSES (3) FAILED CAUSING FIRE.*ET
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 18, 2000
ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING. ENGINE ALWAYS RESTRARTS BUT HAVING ENGINE DIE IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. ALSO, DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE, AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, TIMING BELT BROKE AT 50,000 MILES AND JACK COLLAPSED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 11, 2000
ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING. ENGINE ALWAYS RESTRARTS BUT HAVING ENGINE DIE IN TRAFFIC IS DANGEROUS. ALSO, DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE, AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, TIMING BELT BROKE AT 50,000 MILES AND JACK COLLAPSED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
BLOWER MOTOR ON A/C FAILED. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
PRIOR TO RECALL (98V-160) THE FRONT HOOD CAME OFF AND SMASHED IN THE FRONT WINDOW WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. YH
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Aug 22, 2000
BLOWER SWITCH, BLOWER MOTOR, RESISTER AND SWITCH FAILED. BLOWER SWITCH GOT SO HOT THAT IT STARTED MELTING. IF I DIDN'T NOTICE IT IN TIME, IT COULD HAVE POSSIBLY CAUSED A FIRE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jul 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
DASHBOARD LIGHTS, SUNROOF , ALTERNATOR AND STARTER FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING. *MJS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
DOOR LOCKS FAILED. *MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
BRAKE LINE FAILED. *MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
TRUNK DOOR PIERCES TAIL LIGHT LENSE WITH CORNER. TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY TAKES ON WATER IN RAIN AND SHORTS OUT LIGHTS AND OTHER ELECTRONICS. DEALERSHIP NOTES THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WITH 1994 JETTA III GL'S. SDO FAR, I HAVE NOT HAD ANY LUCK GETTING WARRANTY SERVICE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Sep 4, 1998
TRANSMISSION HAS NOT SHIFTED CORRECTLY, REPAIRS ON TWO OCCASIONS TO THE PCM, HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Aug 14, 1998
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 6, 2000
Incident date: May 6, 1999
CAR STARTS FROM STOP NORMAL, THEN GOES INTO NEUTRAL. WHICH HAS CAUSED ME TO BE BUMPED FROM BEHIND TWO TIMES. NO INJURIES, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN! HAVE BEEN TOLD VW HAS A VALVE BODY PROBLEM , BY INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOPS. VW WONT ADMIT THIS . *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Dec 30, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
PRIOR TO RECALL (98V-160) THE FRONT HOOD CAME OFF AND SMASHED IN THE FRONT WINDOW WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. YH
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
33 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 8 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |
| 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 2 |
| 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
SM 33-2019
Mar 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
SM 44-2017 EN
Jun 28, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
VHW-17-11
Jun 22, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
1-2017 Update
Feb 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
V691601 2010479
Oct 31, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2017.
Airbag
Jan 22, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Airbag Issues.
Elsa 6-29-15
Jun 29, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
Elsa 6-22-15
Jun 22, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
Elsa 6-22-15
Jun 22, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
Bluetooth
Mar 19, 2014
353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.
Bluetooth
Mar 19, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.
PDITECHCHECKi
Oct 28, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
PDI - JETTA JSW
Jul 23, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
JETTA-JSW Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has p
PDI - JETTA TECH
Jul 17, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
JETTA Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purch
PDI - JETTA TECH
Jun 13, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Jetta Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purch
2015831
Aug 28, 2008
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
2015831
Aug 28, 2008
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
0302
Feb 3, 2003
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INSTALLING NEW STYLE SWITCH FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *TT
0101
Jun 12, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT
9801
Mar 23, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
DIFFICULTIES IN CLOSING REAR LID. *YC
00 9706
Jul 31, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK
00 9706
Jul 31, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK
90 9702
Jul 9, 1997
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
VEHICLES WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS CAN EXPERIENCE LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION IF DRIVEN FOE EXTENDED DURATIONS/REPLACE ORIGINAL INSTRUMENTCLUSTER HOUSING WITH 1996 VERSION. *AK
15 9701
Jun 4, 1997
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
TOOTHED BELT RUNS TOWARDS OUTSIDE, WEARS OUT/ JUMPS OFF, AND CRACKS. *AK
01 9706
Apr 10, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START, POSSIBLEDTC'S STORED IN TCM DTC MEMORY
9701219701D
Jan 21, 1997
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
CONDITIONS REGARDING EXTERIOR DOOR LOCKS CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED WITH KEY WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. *YC
GRP55/9501
Aug 1, 1995
176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
HOOD LOCK FASTENER, TORQUE REVISION. *TW
GRP28/9504
Jul 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DIAGNOSTICS FOR COMPLAUINTS OF ENGINE MISS/POOR PERFORMANCE. *TW
GRP97/9504
Jun 1, 1995
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, RESISTOR WIRE INSTALLATION. *TW
GRP24/9503
Apr 1, 1995
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. *TW
GRP40/9502
Apr 1, 1995
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
UNKNOWN
VW57/9504
Feb 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
EXTERIOR DOOR LOCKS FREEZING. *TW
VW24/9501
Feb 1, 1995
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
INTAKE AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM, OIL ACCUMULATION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA04010
Opened: Mar 30, 2004 , Closed: Oct 21, 2004
DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT OVERHEATS
THIS INVESTIGATION CONCERNS THE ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER INSTALLED IN SOME MY 2002-2003 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) JETTA VEHICLES.CONSUMERS ALLEGE THAT THE SEAT HEATER MAY OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN BURN DAMAGE TO THE SEAT COVER AND TO THE DRIVER'S CLOTHING AND/OR SKIN.THIS EA ADDRESSES WHETHER SUCH FAILURES MAY POSE ... Read more
RQ03010
Opened: Dec 17, 2003 , Closed: Mar 1, 2004
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
THE NUMBER OF DUPLICATES BETWEEN ODI AND MANUFACTURER FAILURE REPORTS CANNOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO MISSING AND OR INACCURATE INFORMATION.THE INJURY NOTED ABOVE WAS MINOR.ON FEBRUARY 26, 2004, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. (VW) SUBMITTED A DEFECT NOTIFICATION (PER 49CFR573) TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFF... Read more
PE03052
Opened: Nov 19, 2003 , Closed: Mar 30, 2004
DRIVER SEAT OVERHEATS/BURNS
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ELECTRICALLY HEATED DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS.INFORMATION RECEIVED DURING PE03-052 DISCLOSED A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF INCIDENTS OF MALFUNCTIONING/OVERHEATING OF THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ADDITIONAL INCIDENTS MAY OCCUR DURING ... Read more
EA00028
Opened: Dec 28, 2000 , Closed: Jan 29, 2002
FUEL TANK PUNCTURE
EA00020
Opened: Aug 10, 2000 , Closed: Oct 9, 2002
LIGHT AND /WINDSHIELD WIPERS
There is no summary currently available
PE00006
Opened: Feb 2, 2000 , Closed: Aug 10, 2000
LIGHTS AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPER OBSCURED
There is no summary currently available
PE99007
Opened: Jan 29, 1999 , Closed: Feb 8, 1999
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE
IN ITS LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1999, VOLKSWAGEN STATED THAT IT WILL RECALL APPROXIMATELY 23,600 REDESIGNED 1999 JETTA AND GOLF 4-DOOR VEHICLES, OF WHICH APPROXIMATELY 11,000 HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS, TO CORRECT A DEFECT THATMAY CAUSE A FIRE IN THE PASSENGEER COMPARTMENT AFTER A VEHICLE COLLISION... Read more
PE94068
Opened: Sep 14, 1994 , Closed: Dec 30, 1994
REAR WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
DP92003
Opened: Mar 3, 1992 , Closed: Mar 23, 1992
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
PE91114
Opened: Aug 26, 1991 , Closed: Dec 9, 1991
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91030
Opened: Jan 14, 1991 , Closed: May 31, 1991
UNSTABLE HIGH ENGINE IDLE
There is no summary currently available
PE91031
Opened: Jan 14, 1991 , Closed: Apr 29, 1991
ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN JETTA across all model years (1980, 2026).
229
Total Recalls
14,194
Total Complaints
12
Investigations
718
Reported Crashes
400
Reported Fires
18
Reported Deaths
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 2025 | 2 | 29 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 59 | View |
| 2023 | 0 | 65 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 72 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 99 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 78 | View |
| 2019 | 11 | 793 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 38 | View |
| 2017 | 7 | 249 | View |
| 2016 | 5 | 249 | View |
| 2015 | 8 | 284 | View |
| 2014 | 5 | 552 | View |
| 2013 | 6 | 739 | View |
| 2012 | 8 | 692 | View |
| 2011 | 10 | 880 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 1,184 | View |
| 2009 | 7 | 1,275 | View |
| 2008 | 6 | 251 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 280 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 792 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 354 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 295 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 553 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 885 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 862 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 633 | View |
| 1999 | 7 | 488 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 253 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 213 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 245 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 338 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 7 | 167 | |
| 1993 | 6 | 22 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 33 | View |
| 1991 | 7 | 38 | View |
| 1990 | 7 | 29 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 28 | View |
| 1988 | 8 | 23 | View |
| 1987 | 4 | 21 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 1985 | 4 | 18 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |