1995 Volkswagen Jetta

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

6 recalls · 4 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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   1998-06-11Defect petitionClosed 1998-07-01 Hood fly-up
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   1998-07-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-07-20 Hood latch failure
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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.

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Is the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.