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.
1994 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 117 owner complaints about the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta has problems
117 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Equipment1 crash/fire/injury
24Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
20Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
15Visibility
9Latches/locks/linkages1 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes, hydraulic
8Structure
8Power train
7Fuel system, gasoline
248 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 26 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 24 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 1 |
| Visibility | 15 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 24 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1994 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
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
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.
Show 1 more recall
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
1994 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 1994 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 equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED, WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN.*AK. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE HOOD WILL NOT OPEN, THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM THE HOOD LATCH. THE…
# 95V054000 RECEIVED LETTER IN AUGUST, CONSUMER IS STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED LETTER FROM DEALER TO BRING VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. *AK
MR. MOORE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR HIS REPLACEMENT JACK SINCE 1995 OF NOVEMBER THE DEALER CONTINUES TO GIVE HIM THE RUN AROUND, RECALL 96V045000. *AK *JB
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