1993 Volkswagen Jetta
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 120 |
| 1995 | 220 |
| 1996 | 173 |
| 1997 | 141 |
| 1998 | 192 |
| 1999 | 349 |
| 2000 | 439 |
| 2001 | 668 |
| 2002 | 702 |
| 2003 | 456 |
| 2004 | 231 |
| 2005 | 248 |
| 2006 | 580 |
| 2007 | 201 |
| 2008 | 188 |
| 2009 | 889 |
| 2010 | 852 |
| 2011 | 607 |
| 2012 | 500 |
| 2013 | 518 |
| 2014 | 387 |
| 2015 | 194 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 160 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 552 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 46 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Latches/locks/linkages
5 of 17 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
Visibility
4 of 17 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and heater core.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Volkswagen Jetta iii. The contact stated that there was a leak in the fuel hose, causing fuel to fall to the ground. The contact would also see smoke coming from the air vents.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-01
Seat belts
3 of 17 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
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While applying seat belt, belt becomes twisted and becomes jammed. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-11
Exterior lighting
3 of 17 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing tail lights and unit.
Electrical system
2 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
The engine shuts off without warning and while driving at high speeds. Please describe.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-07
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1995-05-05Equipment95V054000 The jacks supplied with these vehicles were assembled with an improperly machined spindle, so that a sharp ridge on the edge of spindle's thread would have remained.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a new jack.
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1995-08-01Vehicle speed control95E034000 When installed in the vehicles, a tie wrap is used to guide the cruise control cable in the engine compartment. Some tie wraps have been installed with a large loop opening improperly guiding the…
Remedy: Dealers will remove the cruise control tie wrap and install a newly designed guide.
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1995-11-29Engine and engine cooling95V178000 Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. Dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan…
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1998-10-15Latches/locks/linkages98V160000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. The latch would move causing disengagement of the hood striker from the latch.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.
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1998-10-15Service brakes, hydraulic98V195000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear brake line on the passenger side was routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. The line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines.
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2000-08-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-12-28 Fuel tank puncture
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2000-12-28Engineering analysisClosed 2002-01-29 Fuel tank puncture
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Volkswagen Jetta — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Latches/locks/linkages: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95V054000 · Equipment
- Recall 95E034000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 95V178000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 98V160000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 98V195000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta?
- The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- 6 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.