Model year record

1995 Volkswagen Jetta

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

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.