Model year record

1995 Volkswagen Jetta

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 338 owner complaints on file.

Volkswagen Jetta, 1993–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1993–1998 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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 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
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch24—
Air bags: frontal18—
Electrical system: ignition14—
Power train: automatic transmission14—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch12138,544 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1180,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift11—
Engine and engine cooling: engine8143,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8—
Visibility: power window devices and controls8—
Structure: body: door7—
Vehicle speed control7—
Electrical system698,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring6137,050 mi
Interior lighting6—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing6—
Engine and engine cooling590,100 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar540,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device5—
Air bags4—
Electrical system: ignition: module4—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan4—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4—
Seat belts: rear/other469,040 mi
Suspension: front4—
Tires4—
Unknown or other4—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core4126,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe368,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3—
Power train: axle assembly3—
Power train: manual transmission3—
Seats3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3—
Visibility: glass, side/rear3121,200 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery268,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Fuel system, gasoline2—
Fuel system, other2—
Latches/locks/linkages2100,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module168,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel168,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch197,073 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump168,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes, air: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Steering1138,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure1—
Structure: body1100,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension1100,000 mi
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber168,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Visibility1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1994 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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