Volkswagen Jetta 1985
Model Jetta made in 1985 by Volkswagen got 18 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, visibility. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. The car has one engine.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 37/42/39 | 41/54/46 | D | $ 461 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 37/46/41 | 42/59/48 | D | $ 439 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/27/25 | 26/35/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/34/30 | 30/43/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 29/41/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 37/42/39 | 41/54/46 | D | $ 461 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 37/46/41 | 42/59/48 | D | $ 439 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/27/25 | 26/35/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 29/41/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/34/30 | 30/43/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 4 | 84 831 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V053000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 11/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 278520 | 06/04/1987 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1987 | 04/21/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a modified fuel pump and filter. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel pump.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a dual fuel pump system. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E018000 | FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 266 | 03/30/2006 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/01/2006 | 03/01/2006 | 571 | 106 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 hose rupture could occur which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, brake hoses. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 305-885-8646 ext. 11. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V144000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 10/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 9500 | 11/01/1984 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/14/1984 | 11/30/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The clip located above the exhaust pipe where it enters the pre-muffler may melt from excessive heat caused by engine idling. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer has initiated a two step corrective procedure: the first step consists of immediate removal of the plastic clip on all affected vehicles. step two involves replacement of the plastic clip with a metal one when parts are available. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection andcatalysts.system: service brakes; brake line.consequences of defect: if the exhaust pipe exceeds its normal operatingtemperature and causes the brake line fastening clip to melt, it may cause afire and resulting injury to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V050000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 01/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 650000 | 05/29/1992 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1992 | 04/20/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the heater core with an improved heater core. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE91031 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/14/1991 | 04/29/1991 | ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA91054 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/09/1991 | 06/12/1992 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | 92V050000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE91114 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/26/1991 | 12/09/1991 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 1 | 02/10/1985 | ||
| Alternator/starter failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/07/2001 | |||
| Consumer put one and half quarts of oil inside of engine, and fifteen minutes later, vehicle started making knocking noise. he had vehicle towed to his house and changed the oil . *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 3 | 02/10/1985 | ||
| Belts failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| I thought the problem was just my clutch cable needing replaced but it turned out to be the pedals weld point. the odometer has never worked since i've owned the car but no one can tell why it doesn't work. no gears are sticking and the speedometer works fine. question, i replaced the heater core and had the fuel pump problem also; how can i get reimbersed for these recalls ? | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| I thought the problem was just my clutch cable needing replaced but it turned out to be the pedals weld point. the odometer has never worked since i've owned the car but no one can tell why it doesn't work. no gears are sticking and the speedometer works fine. question, i replaced the heater core and had the fuel pump problem also; how can i get reimbersed for these recalls ? | |||
| 1 | 02/10/1985 | ||
| Clutch coil failed. | |||
| 06/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Clutch cable failed twice. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/2002 | |||
| You cannot tell if the car is in first gear or reverse. this is extreemly dangerous.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 02/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Driver's seat bolts sheared off seat struction and floor during accident, causing driver to be thrown forward and back, resulting in injury. skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 02/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Seat belt caused separation of sternum and nerve damage to leg during accident. *aw | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 02/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Driver's seat belt forced driver backwards against seat during above accident, resulting in injury. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| Seat bolts sheared off durng accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/10/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed causing loss of control/accident. (ohio state police report) | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/10/1995 | |||
| Front brakes make a grinding noise. appears to be excessive brake wear. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/16/1998 | |||
| Brake line rusted through and sprung a leak, resulting in loss of brake fluid, causing total brake failure. the dealer ans manufacturer will be notified. ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| All the door handles outside stick . tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/10/1995 | |||
| Shake in front-end continual noise during sharp turns. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 03/23/1993 | 1 | ||
| Heater core recall repairs refused, no reason given (92v-050). *ak | |||