1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

6 recalls, 338 complaints - 52 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.
16,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
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.
153,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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.
238,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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.
34,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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.
79 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS
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.
104,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

338 total complaints 23 crashes 12 fires 55 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH24
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL18
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION14
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH12
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS8
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS8
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Jan 18, 2012
Incident date: Jan 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,040. UPDATED 03/14/12*LJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 9, 2009
Incident date: Jan 8, 2008
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHEN COMING UP TO A STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CAR RESTARTS APPROX 1 TO 2 HOURS LATER WITH NO ISSUES, BUT FAILS AGAIN SEVERAL DAYS LATER. TAKEN VEHICLE TO MECHANIC NUMEROUS TIMES FOR PROBLEM WHICH COULD NOT BE RESOLVED. *TR
STEERING May 12, 2008
Incident date: Jun 8, 2007
SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL IN HOT WEATHER. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 17, 2007
Incident date: Aug 12, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BURNING COOLANT STARTED SPEWING ON MY LEGS, I NEARLY LOST CONTROL, WHEN I PULLED OVER I NOTICED THAT THE CARPET WAS SOAKED IN ANTI-FREEZE. HEATER CORE BLEW. I CALLED VW AFTER HEARING THEY WOULD REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE AND WAS BLOWN OFF. *TR
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jul 24, 2007
Incident date: May 20, 2007
HEATER CORE VW JETTA 1995. VW IS AWARE THAT HEATER CORES ON ALL JETTA'S FROM 1990-1998 HAVE A POORLY MANUFACURED HEATER CORE. IN 1990 THEY ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 1990 PASSAT. THEY STILL HAVE NOT CORRECTED THIS FAULT AND WENT ON TO INSTALL THE SAME PART ON ALL 1990-1998 JETTA III'S. LAST WEEK WHEN ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Jun 24, 2007
Incident date: Jun 23, 2007
WELL, I' HAD SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE 1995 VW JETTA III. FIRST, I HAD TO PUT 2 NEW STRUTS PLUS A WHOLE NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM. NEXT, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO WORK. IT WAS TAXING ON THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, AND IT COSTS OVER $450 USD TO REPAIR. ON MY WAY HOME FROM A 2 1/2 HOUR TRI THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Jun 24, 2007
Incident date: Jun 23, 2007
WELL, I' HAD SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE 1995 VW JETTA III. FIRST, I HAD TO PUT 2 NEW STRUTS PLUS A WHOLE NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM. NEXT, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO WORK. IT WAS TAXING ON THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, AND IT COSTS OVER $450 USD TO REPAIR. ON MY WAY HOME FROM A 2 1/2 HOUR TRI THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Jun 24, 2007
Incident date: Jun 23, 2007
WELL, I' HAD SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE 1995 VW JETTA III. FIRST, I HAD TO PUT 2 NEW STRUTS PLUS A WHOLE NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM. NEXT, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO WORK. IT WAS TAXING ON THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, AND IT COSTS OVER $450 USD TO REPAIR. ON MY WAY HOME FROM A 2 1/2 HOUR TRI THE ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Jun 24, 2007
Incident date: Jun 23, 2007
WELL, I' HAD SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE 1995 VW JETTA III. FIRST, I HAD TO PUT 2 NEW STRUTS PLUS A WHOLE NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM. NEXT, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO WORK. IT WAS TAXING ON THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, AND IT COSTS OVER $450 USD TO REPAIR. ON MY WAY HOME FROM A 2 1/2 HOUR TRI THE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jun 24, 2007
Incident date: Jun 23, 2007
WELL, I' HAD SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE 1995 VW JETTA III. FIRST, I HAD TO PUT 2 NEW STRUTS PLUS A WHOLE NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM. NEXT, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO WORK. IT WAS TAXING ON THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, AND IT COSTS OVER $450 USD TO REPAIR. ON MY WAY HOME FROM A 2 1/2 HOUR TRI THE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jun 24, 2007
Incident date: Jun 23, 2007
WELL, I' HAD SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE 1995 VW JETTA III. FIRST, I HAD TO PUT 2 NEW STRUTS PLUS A WHOLE NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM. NEXT, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO WORK. IT WAS TAXING ON THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION, AND IT COSTS OVER $450 USD TO REPAIR. ON MY WAY HOME FROM A 2 1/2 HOUR TRI THE ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Jun 12, 2007
Incident date: Jun 12, 2007
HOOD OPENED WHILE DRIVING REAR BRAKE LINE FAIL
Crash 1 injured
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Jan 26, 2007
Incident date: Jan 25, 2007
HEATER CORE ON 95 JETTA GL III BROKEN. SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY PART WITH MANY, MANY VERIFIED COMPLAINTS. VWOA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL AND REPLACE THIS PART FOR FREE. *NM
TIRES Oct 1, 2006
Incident date: Sep 30, 2006
I HAD A COMPLETE BLOWOUT WHERE THE WHOLE TIRE RIPPED AWAY FROM THE TIRE WALL. THE TIRE HAD BEEN INSTALLED LESS THAN 24 HOURS. AT THE TIME I HAD SLOWED DOWN AND BEGUN TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY AFTER NOTICING THAT MY CAR WAS SHAKING SLIGHTLY. AS I REDUCED MY SPEED FROM 75 MPH TO 30 MPH, THE TIRE BROKE LOOS... Read more
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Sep 18, 2006
Incident date: Jan 2, 2006
EACH TIME SOMEONE USES THE REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT, THE BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. THE BELTS REMAIN LOOSE AND CANNOT BE USED. I HAVE TAKEN THEM TO BE REPAIRED AND HAVE HAD TO PAY EACH TIME OUT OF MY OWN MONEY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR. *NM
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Sep 6, 2006
Incident date: Sep 6, 2006
1) THERE WAS NO WARNING LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM WORK DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND HAD JUST COME TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY 2) THE HEATER CORE FAILED DEPOSITING ENGINE TEMPERATURE COOLANT (>200 DEGREE) INTO THE FOOT WELLS AND RELEASING COOLANT... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Jul 5, 2006
Incident date: Jul 4, 2006
(1) I WAS OPERATING THE WINDOW NORMALLY AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. THE WINDOW DROPPED INTO THE DOOR AND I WAS UNABLE TO PUT IT BACK UP. (2) THIS HAPPENED IN SEVER THUNDERSTORMS AND I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE AND SIT ON A NARROW SHOU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 18, 2005
Incident date: Oct 23, 2005
I WAS ON MY WAY BACK TO GALVESTON FROM HOUSTON (ON I-45) WITH MY SPOUSE AND A TEN MONTH OLD SON IN OUR 95 VOLKWAGEN JETTA GLX VR6. AFTER CROSSING THE LAND BRIDGE, I SUDDENLY FOUND A DENSE WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM MY VENTILATION PORTS AND A DIFFERENT SMELL STARTED COMING. I COULD HARDLY SEE THE ROAD. ... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Dec 16, 2005
Incident date: Dec 11, 2005
I WAS DRIVING A 1995 VW JETTA ABOUT 40 MPH. IN AN INSTANT, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS COVERED WITH STEAM AND I COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD. THERE WAS ALSO STEAM COMING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD VENTS WHICH WAS VERY DISTRACTING. I HAD TO BRAKE VERY QUICKLY AND HOPE THAT I DID NOT CRASH OR RUN OFF OF THE ROADWAY.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Dec 5, 2005
Incident date: Aug 24, 1995
I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW M... Read more
STRUCTURE Dec 5, 2005
Incident date: Aug 24, 1995
I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW M... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Dec 5, 2005
Incident date: Aug 24, 1995
I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW M... Read more
VISIBILITY Dec 5, 2005
Incident date: Aug 24, 1995
I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW M... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Dec 5, 2005
Incident date: Aug 24, 1995
I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 5, 2005
Incident date: Aug 24, 1995
I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 21, 2005
Incident date: Jun 20, 2005
DRIVING EAST ON I-70 ABOUT 15 MILES EAST OF FRISCO, CO, THERE WAS SUDDENLY THICK WHITE STEAM COMING OUT OF MY VENTS, FOLLOWED BY BOILING HOT COOLANT POURING ONTO MY FEET. IT WAS HARD TO SEE, AND HARD TO BRAKE BECAUSE OF THE HOT FLUID. I WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER. I IMMEDIATLY CAL... Read more
1 injured
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Feb 9, 2005
Incident date: Dec 19, 2004
WELL LETS START WITH THE WINDOW MOTORS, I HAVE HAD MY CAR SINCE 1998 AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY WINDOW MOTORS FOR EACH WINDOW AT LEAST 2 OR 3 TIMES. I WHICH I HAVE HAD TO PAY $300 OR MORE. ALSO THE SIDE STRIPING WHICH MELTS OFF IN THE SUN HAS BEEN REPLACED ALSO 3 OR 4 TIMES COSTING $100 EACH ROUND... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 25, 2004
Incident date: Apr 21, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE LOST POWER AT A COLD START. SEVERAL DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT LOSS OF POWER WILL OCCUR WHILE DRIVING OR PULLING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.*AK THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER WHEN THE BRAKE WAS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 12, 2004
Incident date: Sep 14, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A FIRE STARTED WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING SMOKE TO COME OUT FROM THE A/C VENTS. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DROVE TO THEIR LOCATION. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. 8JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jun 29, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.*MR THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE DASH AREA. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. *NM
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Mar 4, 2004
Incident date: Feb 29, 2004
SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Dec 18, 2003
Incident date: Dec 16, 2003
A PEDESTRIAN INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS PUSHED FROM UNDER A CAR PORT ONTO THE STREET, AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. FIRE STARTED FROM WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BENEATH THE DASH. THE FIRST OWNER OF THE VEHICLE CLAIMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD M... Read more
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Nov 26, 2003
Incident date: Feb 5, 2003
LOCKS BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES. *LA
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Nov 26, 2003
Incident date: May 6, 2003
STEERING WHEEL BLOCKS ENTERING THE CURVE WHEN ROADS ARE WET. *LA
SUSPENSION Mar 22, 2003
Incident date: Sep 24, 2000
WHERE TO START? PROBLEM WITH THE LOCK CYLINDERS, WHICH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS BLOWN OUT, REPLACED THE BULBS AND 1 MONTH LATER THEY ARE BLOWN OUT AGAIN, WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, THE STEEL CABLE SNAPPED INSIDE THE HOUSING FAULTY DESIGNED WHEEL AND MOTORS BLOWN, CAN N... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 22, 2003
Incident date: Sep 24, 2000
WHERE TO START? PROBLEM WITH THE LOCK CYLINDERS, WHICH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS BLOWN OUT, REPLACED THE BULBS AND 1 MONTH LATER THEY ARE BLOWN OUT AGAIN, WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, THE STEEL CABLE SNAPPED INSIDE THE HOUSING FAULTY DESIGNED WHEEL AND MOTORS BLOWN, CAN N... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 22, 2003
Incident date: Sep 24, 2000
WHERE TO START? PROBLEM WITH THE LOCK CYLINDERS, WHICH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS BLOWN OUT, REPLACED THE BULBS AND 1 MONTH LATER THEY ARE BLOWN OUT AGAIN, WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, THE STEEL CABLE SNAPPED INSIDE THE HOUSING FAULTY DESIGNED WHEEL AND MOTORS BLOWN, CAN N... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Mar 22, 2003
Incident date: Sep 24, 2000
WHERE TO START? PROBLEM WITH THE LOCK CYLINDERS, WHICH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS BLOWN OUT, REPLACED THE BULBS AND 1 MONTH LATER THEY ARE BLOWN OUT AGAIN, WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, THE STEEL CABLE SNAPPED INSIDE THE HOUSING FAULTY DESIGNED WHEEL AND MOTORS BLOWN, CAN N... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Mar 22, 2003
Incident date: Sep 24, 2000
WHERE TO START? PROBLEM WITH THE LOCK CYLINDERS, WHICH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS BLOWN OUT, REPLACED THE BULBS AND 1 MONTH LATER THEY ARE BLOWN OUT AGAIN, WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, THE STEEL CABLE SNAPPED INSIDE THE HOUSING FAULTY DESIGNED WHEEL AND MOTORS BLOWN, CAN N... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Mar 11, 2003
Incident date: Mar 11, 2003
THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT.*JB
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Feb 7, 2003
Incident date: Feb 7, 2003
THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH SCC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Dec 9, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM IGNITION SWITCH. HAPPENED TWICE AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED AS A RESULT. PH WIPER MOTOR AND SWITCH REPLACED. *TT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Sep 28, 2002
DAMAGE ON ESTIMATE CURRENTLY, MILEAGE IS APPROX. 41000, INS. CO. CONTACTED AND CLAIM FILED. TS
Fire
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Sep 19, 2002
Incident date: Aug 19, 2002
SUNROOF BRACKET BROKE, IT WAS MADE OFF WHITE METAL, RESULTING IN SUNROOF BEING INOPERATIVE. HAD TO REPLACE SUNROOF *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Aug 13, 2002
CONSUMER STATE THAT WHEN CAR WAS SOLD FRONT AND REAR AXLE WAS DAMAGED. *MJ
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Aug 13, 2002
CONSUMER STATE THAT BACK LEFT SEABELT STUCK, WILL NOT TIGHTEN, AND CAR IS MISSING BACK SEAT MIDDLE SEATBELT. *MJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Aug 13, 2002
Incident date: Aug 7, 2002
ENGINE FAN STOPPED OPERATING WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED ENGINE TO LOCK UP. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jul 22, 2002
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAN RECALL, COMPANY STATES MY CAR ISNT AFFECTED. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FAN BEING NOISYAND OVERHEATING. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Jun 18, 2002
Incident date: Feb 2, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD BLOW A FUSE WHENEVER WIPERS WERE USED WITHIN 10 MINUTES OR LESS. DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Apr 24, 2002
Incident date: Apr 11, 2002
WHILE DRIVING WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH CAUGHT ON FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT BOTH THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS AND THE WIRING GOING TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR HAD CAUGHT FIRE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *YH
Fire

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

52 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL9
350000 EQUIPMENT6
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH2
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM2
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)2
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
TT 64-14-02 May 8, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin
TT 64-14-02 May 8, 2015
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin
TT 64-14-02 May 8, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin
TB001404 Apr 10, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
V001404 2010380 Apr 10, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
Bluetooth Mar 19, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.
Bluetooth Mar 19, 2014
353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.
TB001403 Jan 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
TB001403 Jan 27, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
TT641402 Jan 24, 2014
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ign
TT641402 Jan 24, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ign
TT641402 Jan 24, 2014
138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ign
TT641402 Jan 24, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ign
TT 64-14-02 Jan 24, 2014
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose t
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
9802 Oct 12, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INFORMATION ON CRUISE CONTROL, TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION, CORRECTION. *YC
9805 Jun 22, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *YC
980223980130 Jun 9, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY RETURN, CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT FUNCTION. *YC
9801 Mar 23, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
DIFFICULTIES IN CLOSING REAR LID. *YC
9801 Feb 18, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONDITION WITH THE ABS PUMP ACTIVATION IS HEARD WHEN VEHICLE REACHES APPROXIMATELY 13 MPH. *YC
30 9702 Oct 31, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY RETURN TO STOP, CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT FUNCTION. *YC
00 9706 Jul 31, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK
00 9706 Jul 31, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
GRP90/9506 Jun 1, 1995
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GAUGE READS INACCURATELY. *TW
GRP97/9504 Jun 1, 1995
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, RESISTOR WIRE INSTALLATION. *TW
GRP90/9504 May 1, 1995
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GAUGE READS INACCURATELY. *TW
GRP40/9502 Apr 1, 1995
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
UNKNOWN
GRP24/9503 Apr 1, 1995
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. *TW
VW24/9501 Feb 1, 1995
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
INTAKE AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM, OIL ACCUMULATION. *TW
VW57/9504 Feb 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
EXTERIOR DOOR LOCKS FREEZING. *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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002
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
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002
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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993
FUEL TANK PUNCTURE
EA00020 Opened: Aug 10, 2000 , Closed: Oct 9, 2002
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996
LIGHT AND /WINDSHIELD WIPERS
There is no summary currently available
PE00006 Opened: Feb 2, 2000 , Closed: Aug 10, 2000
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
LIGHTS AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPER OBSCURED
There is no summary currently available
PE99007 Opened: Jan 29, 1999 , Closed: Feb 8, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
REAR WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
DP92003 Opened: Mar 3, 1992 , Closed: Mar 23, 1992
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1987
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
PE91114 Opened: Aug 26, 1991 , Closed: Dec 9, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91030 Opened: Jan 14, 1991 , Closed: May 31, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
UNSTABLE HIGH ENGINE IDLE
There is no summary currently available
PE91031 Opened: Jan 14, 1991 , Closed: Apr 29, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
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 (current) 6 338
1994 7 167 View
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

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
GOLF 190 2,084 View
PASSAT 185 10,492 View
BEETLE 157 3,629 View
GTI 116 1,926 View
ID.4 115 1,606 View
ATLAS 101 2,700 View
TIGUAN 78 3,173 View
ATLAS CROSS SPORT 73 701 View