no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. REPEATED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LEAKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT INCREASING THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.
1993 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 1, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Latches/locks/linkages
4Visibility
3Seat belts
2Electrical system
1Power train
1Exterior lighting
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
1Equipment
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1993 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
Hood: latch
Risk. UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Cooling system: fan
Risk. A WORN AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAN SEIZE RENDERINGTHE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL.
no report yet
Mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
Risk. THIS RIDGE CAN DAMAGE THE INSIDE THREAD OF THE JACK'S SCISSOR SHOE WHEN THE JACK IS USED TO LIFT THE VEHICLE.
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
1993 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
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL TANK PUNCTURELed to recall 02V-026
- FUEL TANK PUNCTURENo recall
In owners' words
What Jetta owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DOOR LOCKS ARE STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION DUE TO THE LOCK CYLINDER FALLING OUT OF THEIR WELDED POSITION INTO THE DOOR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
RECALLS 98V195000 AND 98V160000; REAR BRAKE LINE AND THE HOOD LATCH RECALLS WHICH WERE NOT YET MODIFIED BECAUSE OF NO AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. DEALER IS PULLIAM FORD, 655 BROAD RIVER ROAD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210 PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
RECALL # 98V160000 VW/HOOD LATCH; PARTS UNAVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OCTOBER. DEALER IS NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK
Own a 1993 Jetta?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.