no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. DIMINISHED BRAKING CAN RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
1991 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Visibility
5Vehicle speed control
5Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system
3Seat belts
2Steering
2Power train
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Structure
55 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1991 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
Vehicle speed control
Risk. THE VENTURI TUBE CAN PARTIALLY BLOCK THE THROTTLE PLATEAND PREVENT IT FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION, RESULTING IN UNWANTEDENGINE SPEED WHEN THE…
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Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: linkages
Risk. INADEQUATE TORQUE OF THE LOCK NUT COULD ALLOW THE RODADJUSTMENT TO CHANGE.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, WITH LOSS OFFLUID PRESSURE AND BRAKING ABILITY.
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
1991 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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- Caution
- Solid
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3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, and the recalls they led to.
- DETACHMENT OF BUMPER COVERNo recall
- DETACHMENT OF BUMPER COVERNo recall
- REAR WHEEL SEPARATIONNo recall
In owners' words
What Jetta owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HEATER CORE FAILURE. COOLANT SMELL AND COOLANT LOSS DRIPPING ON CARPET BY DRIVERS FEET AND FOGS UP WINDSHIELD MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. I HAVE ACCESS TO ALLDATA AUTO REPAIR WEBSITE AND THERE IS A RECALL LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE LOCAL DEALER SAID IT…
THE HEATER CORE FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE NO HEAT.*JB AND ANTIFREEZE FUMES ARE SEEPING INTO VEHICLE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE VEHICLE FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME. *TT
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE. HEATER CORE HAD RUPTURED, CAUSING STEAM AND ANTI-FREEZE TO ESCAPE INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
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