MYRModel Year Report

1992 Volkswagen Jetta

▲ Better than typical
1992 Volkswagen Jetta
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:53.187Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
30
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 19 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 32 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1992 30 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 120 complaints 1995: 220 complaints 1996: 173 complaints 1997: 141 complaints 1998: 192 complaints 1999: 349 complaints 2000: 439 complaints 2001: 668 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2002 2003: 456 complaints 2004: 231 complaints 2005: 248 complaints 2006: 580 complaints 2007: 201 complaints 2008: 188 complaints 2008 2009: 889 complaints 2010: 852 complaints 2011: 607 complaints 2012: 500 complaints 2013: 518 complaints 2014: 387 complaints 2014 2015: 194 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2017: 160 complaints 2018: 32 complaints 2019: 552 complaints 2020: 54 complaints 2020 2021: 71 complaints 2022: 43 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 46 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 19 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 32 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1992 30 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 120 complaints 1995: 220 complaints 1996: 173 complaints 1996 1997: 141 complaints 1998: 192 complaints 1999: 349 complaints 1999 2000: 439 complaints 2001: 668 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2002 2003: 456 complaints 2004: 231 complaints 2005: 248 complaints 2005 2006: 580 complaints 2007: 201 complaints 2008: 188 complaints 2008 2009: 889 complaints 2010: 852 complaints 2011: 607 complaints 2011 2012: 500 complaints 2013: 518 complaints 2014: 387 complaints 2014 2015: 194 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2017: 160 complaints 2017 2018: 32 complaints 2019: 552 complaints 2020: 54 complaints 2020 2021: 71 complaints 2022: 43 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2023 2024: 46 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 19 complaints 1988 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 32 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1992 30 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 120 complaints 1994 1995: 220 complaints 1996: 173 complaints 1996 1997: 141 complaints 1998: 192 complaints 1998 1999: 349 complaints 2000: 439 complaints 2000 2001: 668 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2002 2003: 456 complaints 2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 248 complaints 2006: 580 complaints 2006 2007: 201 complaints 2008: 188 complaints 2008 2009: 889 complaints 2010: 852 complaints 2010 2011: 607 complaints 2012: 500 complaints 2012 2013: 518 complaints 2014: 387 complaints 2014 2015: 194 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2016 2017: 160 complaints 2018: 32 complaints 2018 2019: 552 complaints 2020: 54 complaints 2020 2021: 71 complaints 2022: 43 complaints 2022 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 46 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026

1992: 30 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
198513
198614
198718
198819
198928
199022
199132
199230
199317
1994120
1995220
1996173
1997141
1998192
1999349
2000439
2001668
2002702
2003456
2004231
2005248
2006580
2007201
2008188
2009889
2010852
2011607
2012500
2013518
2014387
2015194
2016161
2017160
201832
2019552
202054
202171
202243
202343
202446
202531
20266

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Vehicle speed control

27% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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While applying the accelerator pedal it failed to accelerate. After applying the accelerator pedal numerous times vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer applied the brake pedal, but it failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-06

2025 hrs: traffic was gentle, with trailers on the right and smaller cars and trucks passing on the left that day.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-04

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

INJURY
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The vehicle experienced a coolant leak from the heater core.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-05

Electrical system

20% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and starter assembly.

FIRE
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While drivng down the highway vehicle caught on fire on the right underside of the hood, consumer pulled off highway, in less than (10) minutes vehicle was engulfed in flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-29

Visibility

10% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing heater core and glass, side/rear.

Suspension

7% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing rear.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1992-05-22Fuel system, gasoline92V058000 The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1993-06-11Vehicle speed control92V131000 The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.

    Remedy: Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-03-30Service brakes, hydraulic06E018000 Certain hydraulic brake hoses, p/n 171.611.107B, sold as replacement equipment for 1975-1985 Volkswagen (Vw) rabbit; 1985-1992 vw golf; and 1980-1992 vw Jetta passenger vehicles. Possible brake…

    Remedy: Foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. The recall began on March 30, 2006. Owners may contact foreign parts distributors at…

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Volkswagen Jetta — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V058000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 92V131000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 06E018000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.