Model year record

1994 Volkswagen Jetta

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 167 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V195000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
153,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-17
Owners notified
1998-10-15

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.

Safety risk

REPEATED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LEAKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT INCREASING THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V160000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
238,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-16
Owners notified
1998-10-15

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V128000

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Component
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
1,100
Reported to NHTSA
1996-07-08
Owners notified
1996-11-18

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.

Safety risk

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE EDGE COVER IN BOTH REAR DOOR INNER PANEL OPENINGS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V178000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
34,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-09-20
Owners notified
1995-11-29

Defect description

IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V054000

Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Component
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
104,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-13
Owners notified
1995-05-05

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift22
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline15
Electrical system: ignition11
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch8
Structure: body: door7
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5
Engine and engine cooling: engine5
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5
Seats5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings5
Vehicle speed control5
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly5
Power train: automatic transmission4
Visibility: power window devices and controls4
Air bags2
Air bags: frontal2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Electrical system: wiring2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Suspension: rear2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module191,800 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling1185,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Fuel system, gasoline159,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Tires: sidewall1
Unknown or other1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1993 model has 8 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.