Volkswagen Jetta 1987
Model Jetta made in 1987 by Volkswagen got 22 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 fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 26/35/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 860811 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/34/29 | 29/43/34 | Regular | $ 492 | 4 | 860811 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/29/25 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 870417 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 870121 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/31/28 | 28/39/32 | Regular | $ 509 | 4 | 870121 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V221000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1986 to 09/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 8000 | 04/30/1990 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/08/1989 | 01/02/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Prolonged chafing could eventually cause a leaking brakeline resulting in diminished braking in one brake circuit which would increasethe stopping distances and result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Curve or replace right front brake line. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: right front brake line.vehicle description: passenger cars.description of defects: an incorrectly contoured metal brake line leading to theright front wheel could be damaged by a preheating tube chafing against it. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
| DP92003 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/03/1992 | 03/23/1992 | DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES | ||
| Defective heater cores | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/06/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Power went off/ lights/engine failed at 65 mph on hwy for about 2 seconds. then came back on as if nothing happened. never did it since. not sure what failed, but it was scary. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 03/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Electrical fire, originating at fuse box and preceded by a clicking noise. *tw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| While consumer was stopped at a red light and tired to step on gas to go, radiator exploded, and through radiator water entered into vehicle burning passenger, and flooding vehicle. contacted dealer, and dealer could not do anything about it because it was not part of recall number 92v050000.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Bracket holding engine and transmission together broke, due to being made of aluminum, causing failure of vehicles final drive. *dsh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 08/01/2002 | ||
| Oxygen sensor needed on a 5-speed jetta with gasoline engine.-----dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-------769740. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/19/1995 | 10 | 03/01/1987 | |
| The fuel system has a vapor forming which happens in hot weather or heavy traffic and causes the car to shut off. tt consumer received recall 87v053 regarding a faulty fuel pump, over the years after repair, vehicle experienced hesitation and stalling in hot conditions or heavy traffic, consumer states prior to hesitation or stalling, fuel pump would make a humming noise. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1991 | |
| Fuel pump inside of gas tank gets hot it and quits. dealership is aware of problem.*ak the manufacturer issued recall on fuel pump problem and repair was done. *yh | |||
| 08/19/1995 | 10 | 03/01/1987 | |
| The fuel system has a vapor forming which happens in hot weather or heavy traffic and causes the car to shut off. tt consumer received recall 87v053 regarding a faulty fuel pump, over the years after repair, vehicle experienced hesitation and stalling in hot conditions or heavy traffic, consumer states prior to hesitation or stalling, fuel pump would make a humming noise. *slc | |||
| 09/19/1994 | 9 | ||
| Fuel pump failed after recall repairs (87v-053). *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 04/05/1994 | 20 | ||
| Passengers seatbelt locks up in its position, sometimes it will not pull out so that passenger cannot slip it on, also when locked, it restricts movement. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| Shoulder belt will stick in cold weather. driver states must ride without belt until vehicle warms. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| While driving the driver's side seatback broke, causing the seat to fall backwards. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When applying the brakes the pedal goes most of the way down and the vehicle does not stop until it is pressed for the second time. mechanic said nothing is wrong with it. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 01/02/2000 | |||
| While driving about 45 mph, lower ball joint broke, wheel came off, tie rod snapped in half, vehicle rolled 3 or 4 times. vehicle was totalled. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/30/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1997 | |
| The door latch mechanisms frequently stick, and eventually break, especially when exposed to cold weather. it is very difficult to get into the car from the outside, though the interior mechanisms for the door latches usually work well. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 11/11/1998 | |||
| While backing up the vehicle on a hill area the lower control arm cracked at one point, causing the right front wheel to move around freely. volkswagen does not have any knowledge of this incident. the owner corrected the problem himself. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 01/02/2000 | |||
| While driving about 45 mph, lower ball joint broke, wheel came off, tie rod snapped in half, vehicle rolled 3 or 4 times. vehicle was totalled. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/05/1997 | 0 | ||
| Driving 25mph vehicle accelerated to 45mph applied the brakes with both feet and the vehicle would not stop. in order to stop, the gears were switched several times and then took the key out of the ignition. please describe details. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 02/24/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states the heater core exploded while sitting in a drive-thru, antifreeze leaked through the vents and radio compartment onto the floor with passengers in vehicle, one person was burnt with radiator fluid, radio shorted. *slc | |||
| While consumer was stopped at a red light and tired to step on gas to go, radiator exploded, and through radiator water entered into vehicle burning passenger, and flooding vehicle. contacted dealer, and dealer could not do anything about it because it was not part of recall number 92v050000.*ak | |||
| 09/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Heater core burst, causing injury. *tw | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/29/1995 | |||
| Windshield has become pitted, causing difficulty to see the road. tt | |||