Volkswagen Jetta 1989

Model Jetta made in 1989 by Volkswagen got 30 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment 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 2 modeles with engines 1.6l, 1.8l.

Jetta year 1989

Model
Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 1989

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
( 1.6L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	FWD	37/44/40	41/56/47	D	$ 338	4	881002
( 1.8L)	4	Automatic, 3 gears	FWD	23/28/25	25/35/29	Regular	$ 570	4	880620
( 1.8L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	FWD	25/34/29	28/44/33	Regular	$ 492	4	880620
( 1.8L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	FWD	22/29/25	24/37/29	Regular	$ 570	4	880721

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.
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.
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
11/01/2003		1	06/30/1989
	I own a 1989 volkswagen jetta, vin wvw pa01g4kw724572. i had a leak of my heater core (per a non-vw mechanic). the nhtsa website reports that there was a recall of 1989 jet's for their heater core. i contacted wes greenway's alexandria volkswagen to have the work done. i did so through an online arrangement with the company, in which i described the problem. when i arrived at the site, mr. tony huynh, in the service department, told me that there was no recall involving heater cores for 1989 jet's. when i told him that i had seen that there was one, through a website, he checked my vin on his computer and told me there was no open recall on my specific car. i went to my office and found the nhtsa notice and called mr. huynh, so that i could let him know that i found the recall on an official site, not something unofficial as he had suggested when i was at the dealership (at which point i could not recall the web source for my information). he continued to deny there was a recall. in both instances, he suggested that i contact volkswagen of america, and he gave me an 800-number to call. (incidentally, when i was at the vw dealer, mr. huynh said i should have called for an appointment rather than using the website. i suggested to mr. huynh that the website should say that people should call if they have anything other than a very simple problem. he said the website instructed people to call if they had complex problems. i went back to the greenway vw website and found no such instruction and have printed out the relevant webpages.) thanks for any assistance with this issue. *la
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE

	Carbon monoxide in bloodstream of driver at the time of the accident.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
10/15/1996		1	07/01/1989
	Antifreeze leak.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
10/20/1995
	Took car in for fuel recall. got car back and they said recall was done and it was not. please describe. tt
11/01/1993
	She has had the recall letter for three years and the manufacturer will not respond to her. please describe. tt
05/21/1995
	After driving vehicle, was parked for 20 min. fuel line caught fire. tt
03/10/1995		1
	Fuel hose leaked, resulting in a fire after recall repairs (92v-058.001). *ak
OTHER
01/01/1901		1
	1989 volkswagen jetta. consumer wants driver side airbag disconnected. customer states that she would like the drivers airbag disconnected because of seeing severe injuries resulting with the airbag deployment. *kb
			12/01/1988
	I do not have specifics on any of the 5 recalls listed but would like information on how to proceed. no safety defect listed. *ak
SEAT BELTS
		1
	Front seat belts do not contain lap belts, potential hazard.

	The vehicle has no lap belts and the shoulder belts are attached to the door. if door comes open during crash there would be no support. dealer can't put any lap belts in the vehicle. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
			08/01/1989
	The seat belts do not have waist belts; shoulder belts only, which i understand may be against regulations. the manaufacturer disagrees. *ak
			02/01/1998
	I was told that there was a recall- lap belts were to be installed. *ak
12/01/1998
	Consumer complained that vehicle is without front lap belts. it does have shoulder belts. does the manufacturer require to update seat belts according to fmvss for this vehicle? dealer notified. *ak
			08/01/1998
	Seat belt 2-point systems fail in crashes.

	Vehicle is not equipped with front lap seat belts. only a shoulder harness connected to the door is provided. *ak
03/28/1995
	Vehicle was built without lap belts in the front driver and passenger side. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
01/01/1994		3	09/01/1989
	Three seat belts are broken and the two front ones are splitting and will soon break.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
11/03/1994		1
	Vehicle not equipped with lap belts, equipped with knee bolsters which are inadequate for securing children, also driver's shoulder belt failed. *skd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
12/17/1993		1
	2 front calipers froze, causing vehicle to veer to the right when braking, also machined rotors. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
		6
	Door handles fell off. can't open doors from outside. dealer contacted.ak consumer has to use rope to tie the doors shut so his children will be secure. dealer told consumer to lubricate handles per owners manual. the owners manual does not state when or where to lubricate the handles. discussions with other volkswagen consumers with the same problems outlaws this as an isolated incident. jg
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
		10
	When temperature is 5 degrees f or lower (common in minnesota) throttle will stick openly. extremely dangerous at highway speeds, especially when icy and rpmsand approaching redline. not a rare problem in minnesota, where it is often cold, with 1988 and 1989 jettas (with the digivox system).temporary fix by dierck's repair (byron,mn 507-775-2754). volkswagen usa claims no knowledge but dierck's sees several each time it gets cold. when engine is cold, warm air from engine is brought into the throttle housing, causing condensation.when the engine warms, intake switches to outside air, which is very cold, and causes the water to freeze, leading to throttle sticking. temporary fix consists of disconnecting warm air intake in cold weather and plugging ports.however, this leads to some exhaust coming off the engine and into passenger compartment. very predictable problem and preventable if volkswagen would provide fix-it kit. dierck's repair is willing to talk about problem (ask for bard). summer driving is fine. takes some time in cold weather to build up enough water in throttle housing. combine enough condensation over time and the problem will occur (only 1988 and 1989). as a side note-volkswagen dealer looked for problem and could never pin-point problem. thus i was charged for many useless repairs. dierck's knew what it was over the phone immediately and even asked if it was an 88 or 89 before i told them the year. they are as frustrated as i am that such a simple yet dangerous problem has not been addressed by volkswagen. i would be willing to talk with anyone about the problem. this is a potentially dangerous situation. i'm just happy that i have a manual transmission and could put the car out of gear and let the engine rev to control my speed on icy roads (throttle has stuck at 6500 rpms at times). *ak
03/22/1996		2
	Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *sd
02/08/1995
	Throttle linkages accelerate; car accelerate only in cold weather dealer change the accelerator cable car is still doing the same thing. tt
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
			09/01/1998
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
04/12/2003		1
	The vehicle experienced the same symptoms as the recall (92v-050000) on the heater core. the dealer refused to honor the recall because the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. nlm the heater core plastic neck cracked and allowed the hot coolant to pour onto the engine compartment. volkswagen stated the recall was completed, but the part appeared to be the original. scc *jb
11/02/1999
	Nhtsa recall# 92 v 050-000 received. appointment made and later on was informed that part was not available. consumer contacted parts service desk and requested the part. was informed that part was available and ready for pick up. seeking nhtsa help in this matter. *ak
10/20/1999
	The heater cord is leaking anti freeze into & outside the vehicle & the driver / passenger side of the dashboard causing property damage. *yc
10/20/1995
	Took car in for recall work on the heater core. they returned the car saying work was done and it was not. please describe. tt

	Mfg recall heater core; recall never performed w/invoice documenting another number and procedure. roy riox, westboro ma documented invoice. please describe.

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
NJ	SOUTH PLAINFIELD	07080	MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER	732 752 6050
VA	ALEXANDRIA		WES GREENWAY'S ALEXANDRIA VOLKSWAGEN	703-684-8888