no report yet
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core
Risk. THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER.
1987 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1987 Volkswagen Jetta has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Visibility3 crash/fire/injury
3Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Seat belts
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Structure
1Seats
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 4 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1987 Volkswagen Jetta recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. PROLONGED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A LEAKING BRAKELINE RESULTING IN DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT WHICH WOULD INCREASETHE STOPPING DISTANCES…
no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
1987 vs. every other Jetta year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Jetta median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, and the recalls they led to.
- DEFECTIVE HEATER CORESNo recall
- HEATER CORE FAILURELed to recall 92V-050
- HEATER CORE FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What Jetta owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE CONSUMER WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND TIRED TO STEP ON GAS TO GO, RADIATOR EXPLODED, AND THROUGH RADIATOR WATER ENTERED INTO VEHICLE BURNING PASSENGER, AND FLOODING VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PART OF RECALL NUMBER 92V050000.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THE HEATER CORE EXPLODED WHILE SITTING IN A DRIVE-THRU, ANTIFREEZE LEAKED THROUGH THE VENTS AND RADIO COMPARTMENT ONTO THE FLOOR WITH PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE, ONE PERSON WAS BURNT WITH RADIATOR FLUID, RADIO SHORTED. *SLC
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