Volkswagen Jetta 1988
Model Jetta made in 1988 by Volkswagen got 24 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 8 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1988
| 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 | 23/28/25 | 26/36/30 | Regular | $ 600 | 4 | 870904 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/34/28 | 28/43/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 4 | 870904 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/29/25 | 24/37/29 | Regular | $ 600 | 4 | 870904 |
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 - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V058000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1985 to 06/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 358000 | 05/22/1992 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1992 | 04/24/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel lines.vehicle description:passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V182000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1987 to 11/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 784 | 04/14/1988 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/01/1987 | 12/10/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Seat belt retractor pawl may not meet hardening specifications contained in volkswagens design standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles do not meet volkswagens design standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front passive restraint seat belt assembly as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front seat beltvehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with passive restraint seatbelt systems. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V129000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1987 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 76000 | 09/24/1993 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/02/1993 | 08/13/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An engine preheating tube may not be properly supported due to a missing support bracket, causing the preheating tube to chafe against the right front metal brake line. this can damage the hydraulic line, causing brake fluid leakage and diminished braking in one brake circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Diminished braking can result in increased stoppingdistances and a possible accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a preheating tube support bracket to ensure proper positioning relative to the right front metal brake line. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic lines.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with digifant engine managementsystems. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V144000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 06/01/1988 to 06/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1700 | 08/24/1988 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/29/1988 | 09/08/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Brake boosters have been improperly assembled with the two halves of the booster unit insufficiently connected. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake booster halves could separate under heavy brakeapplication and braking power would suddenly diminish which could result in anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace brake boosters as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brake boosters.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V175000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1987 to 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 1900 | 05/16/1988 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/16/1987 | 11/23/1987 | 571 | 101 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles may not be marked with letters res to identify the resume function as required by fmvss 101. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles do not comply with fmvss 101. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace part of cruise switch portion. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise control switch/fmvss 101.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with cruise control. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| While traveling consumer noticed smoke from the hood. consumer looked under hood, and vehicle was on fire. manufacturer has been notified. also dealer. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/22/1995 | |||
| Experienced fire in truck from light bulb that malfunctioned. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Replaced fuel line. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 09/19/1992 | |||
| Left rear door latch sticks, making it impossible to open door from inside or out. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear door locked up, could not open door from inside or out. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| Vehicle was designed without front lap belts . volkswagen says that the car meets all standards. *ak | |||
| 04/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Vehicle designed without front lap belts. *skd | |||
| 11/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| No front seat lap belts. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 04/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Shoulder belts do not lock properly when panic stopping. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 02/01/1989 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle does not have lap belts in driver and passenger side, manufacturer does not supply. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Brakes replaced. | |||
| 06/03/1995 | |||
| Vehicle went into open throttle position speed 90 mph, to stop applied real hard. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/05/1995 | |||
| #93v129000 receive recall pick up car from dealer was driving home try to stop there was no brake consumer hit a government vehicle. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| Inside/outside door handles have broken off. *ak | |||
| The onwer went to get into his car and the trigger broke in the door handle so the owner was unable to get in his car. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1995 | |||
| Drivers door and the two rear doors are broken vehicle only six years old volkswagen only offers to pay 50% which is felt to be unfair. tt | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 08/05/1996 | 1 | 10/10/1989 | |
| Bridgestone tire sidewall is cracking. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| Driver experienced sudden acceleration when starting the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Sudden acceleration. *skd | |||
| 06/03/1995 | |||
| Vehicle went into open throttle position speed 90 mph, to stop applied real hard. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 5 | 07/01/1988 | |
| Gas pedal sticks in cold weather, causing sudden acceleration. *dh | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 01/24/1996 | |||
| While driving smoke came thru vent and steamed up all windows radiator coolant came inside the car. please describe details. tt | |||
| 05/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Heater core malfunctioned prior to recall. (92v-050) (attorney for client) *aw | |||