Volkswagen Jetta 1991
Model Jetta made in 1991 by Volkswagen got 34 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seats. The car had some investigations: structure, suspension. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 3 modeles with engines 1.6l, 1.8l and 2.0l.
Model 1991
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 37/43/40 | 42/56/47 | D | $ 450 | 4 | 900731 |
( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 37/40/38 | 41/51/45 | D | $ 473 | 4 | 901029 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 900902 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/32/27 | 27/41/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 900902 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 22/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 4 | 900515 |
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 | |||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
Defect Summary | 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 conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
90V173000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 05/01/1990 to 06/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 465 | 10/12/1990 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/25/1990 | 10/01/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Front brake hoses of insufficient length were installed in some vehicles. these short hoses could stretch and develop cracks. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in brake fluid leakage, with loss offluid pressure and braking ability. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace both brake hoses. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: front brake hoses.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
91V064000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1990 to 03/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 550 | 04/22/1991 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/15/1991 | 04/25/1991 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The lock nut of the cruise control rod for the operating servo may not have been properly torqued during manufacture. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Inadequate torque of the lock nut could allow the rodadjustment to change. this could increase the engine idle speed, and possiblyincrease stopping distance with a potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Check and assure proper lock nut torque on the cruise control rod. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars; california models equipped with cruisecontrol. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
9705169704F | 05/16/1997 | 53613 | Information obtaining the fluid capacity chart. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
SEATS | |||||
0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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STRUCTURE | ||||||
EA93008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/03/1993 | 09/17/1993 | DETACHMENT OF BUMPER COVER | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE92089 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/17/1992 | 03/03/1993 | DETACHMENT OF BUMPER COVER | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||
PE94068 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/14/1994 | 12/30/1994 | REAR WHEEL SEPARATION | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
1991 volkswagen jetta had mechanical problems. the mechanic replaced the generator and belt, however the problem recurred. *kb the consumer had the same problem fixed at a local independent repair shop and no more problems have developed. *jb | |||
12 | 01/01/1998 | ||
Gates 7280 belt speced for aplication alternator for jetta w/ac belt to long and to large wears out almost imediatly and derailes and has derailed other belt with it. it is to long and to large its cords are visible above the the drive pulley!!!. *ak | |||
07/15/2000 | 10 | 04/01/1998 | |
Vw bulletin 139202 i lost all my belts on the highway and lost power steering cause belts flung into the v notch of other belts no injuries.no belts will last on this vehicle due either to poor geometry of the alternator belt or to much hosrepower draw from the alternator. the alternator belt has gone 10 times in the 20000 miles since purchase.i felt this was a nuisance problem until i lost my power steering and now i fear this car will kill me. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
01/23/2007 | 117000 | 1 | |
Car has been sitting for 2 months in the driveway. i just had everything tuned and battery working before i parked it. i started it once in between that time and it worked. i went out the other day and the car would not start. i know it's not the starter. it is the seat belt system where the car won't start unless the seat belt is connected. the car still won't start so i am upset. please make this work out for me. *tr | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
11/15/2008 | 81565 | 1 | |
1991 volkswagen jetta heater core failure. coolant smell and coolant loss dripping on carpet by drivers feet and fogs up windshield making it dangerous to drive especially at night. i have access to alldata auto repair website and there is a recall listed for this vehicle. the local dealer said it doesn't apply to my car. *tr | |||
03/31/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
Coolant escaped into passenger compartment without warning and burned driver's foot and leg. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
05/10/1995 | 0 | ||
Valve cover gasket failed. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
03/01/1998 | 12 | 09/01/1997 | |
Intermittent stalling. | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
06/24/1995 | 4 | ||
Rear door latches failed. *aw | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
Transmission seal failed. *skd | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
03/01/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1991 | |
Transmission interlock system failed. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
12 | 01/01/1998 | ||
Gates 7280 belt speced for aplication alternator for jetta w/ac belt to long and to large wears out almost imediatly and derailes and has derailed other belt with it. it is to long and to large its cords are visible above the the drive pulley!!!. *ak | |||
07/15/2000 | 10 | 04/01/1998 | |
Vw bulletin 139202 i lost all my belts on the highway and lost power steering cause belts flung into the v notch of other belts no injuries.no belts will last on this vehicle due either to poor geometry of the alternator belt or to much hosrepower draw from the alternator. the alternator belt has gone 10 times in the 20000 miles since purchase.i felt this was a nuisance problem until i lost my power steering and now i fear this car will kill me. *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
05/05/1999 | 06/01/1991 | ||
Front shoulder belt housing design defect has caused the belt to fray. a quarter of the blet thickness has worn away thereby, deteriorating the structural integrity of the seatbelt restraint capability. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
07/18/2008 | 147980 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 volkswagen jetta. ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact has had to replace the brakes, calipers, master cylinder, and brake booster. while driving 10 mph, she would have to place the vehicle into neutral and engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. the mechanic stated that brake line was faulty. the contact is constantly changing or repairing some parts of the brakes. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 147,980. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
Abs brakes; abs pump is generating too much current blowing circuits/fuses. please describe details. tt | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
07/15/2000 | 10 | 04/01/1998 | |
Vw bulletin 139202 i lost all my belts on the highway and lost power steering cause belts flung into the v notch of other belts no injuries.no belts will last on this vehicle due either to poor geometry of the alternator belt or to much hosrepower draw from the alternator. the alternator belt has gone 10 times in the 20000 miles since purchase.i felt this was a nuisance problem until i lost my power steering and now i fear this car will kill me. *ak | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
01/01/1994 | |||
Steering wheel lockup, hit steering column very hard, or turn key very hard. tt | |||
STRUCTURE | |||
11/12/2001 | 103000 | 1 | |
The vehicle lacked a protective shield for the steering components which caused them to become wet during rainy weather and as a result the steering became impaired. the dealer has been notified. *mr *nlm | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
09/22/1994 | 2 | ||
Front bumper designed with fasteners only at two points, causing bumper to fall off. *skd | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
03/02/1992 | |||
The rear passenger's and driver's side door handle broke from the outside due to the metal part inside the door being cracked, therefore the consumer cannot open the doors from either inside or outside. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
03/29/1996 | 9 | ||
Left rear wheel fell off due to wheel bearing being completely sheared off, causing accident. (new jersey state police report) *dsh | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
01/19/1998 | 4 | ||
The fuel throttle linkage would keep popping off. it was replaced at least 4 different times. each time it happened on the freeway and would last approximately 3-7 days. *ak | |||
02/06/1995 | 6 | ||
Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control. (other vehicle on 479567) *skd | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
08/29/1996 | 2 | 02/22/1994 | |
When getting ready to drive the vehicle the gas pedal was stuck in the up position.*ak | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
01/23/1996 | |||
Vehicle throttle linkage system got stuck, resulting in speed movement. tt | |||
VISIBILITY | |||
11/15/2008 | 81565 | 1 | |
1991 volkswagen jetta heater core failure. coolant smell and coolant loss dripping on carpet by drivers feet and fogs up windshield making it dangerous to drive especially at night. i have access to alldata auto repair website and there is a recall listed for this vehicle. the local dealer said it doesn't apply to my car. *tr | |||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
09/04/1996 | |||
Failure of the rear windshield defogger, the defogger was too hot, causing the rear windshield to shatter. *ak | |||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
09/04/2005 | 160000 | 1 | 07/25/2003 |
The heater core connection lines in my jetta failed, and my sister was burned mildly when the hot coolant leaked down onto her feet, above the gas pedal. there is a recall already for this problem, but my vehicle manufacture date was not included in that recall ( recall campaign number: 92v050000 ). this recall should be re-issued to include all 1991 models that were manufactured in 1990, because the design did not change after the last manufacture date allowed for recall. i do not plan on paying to repair this problem with my vehicle, it is expensive, and i feel that vw america is liable to fix their defect. i have tried getting help from the local dealership, but they cannot do anything until a new or revised recall is issued. please help! my vehicle vin: 3vwra21g2mm015336. *nm | |||
02/10/2003 | 1 | ||
The heater core failed, which caused the vehicle to have no heat.*jb and antifreeze fumes are seeping into vehicle making it difficult to drive vehicle for any period of time. *tt | |||
01/08/2002 | |||
While driving 55 mph vehicle filled with smoke. heater core had ruptured, causing steam and anti-freeze to escape into passenger's compartment. dealer contacted. please give any further details.*ak | |||
05/15/2001 | 1 | ||
While driving windows fogged up and antifreeze was spraying into vehicle. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak | |||
07/14/1998 | 09/18/1991 | ||
The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to engine cooling system ruptured, allowing hot coolant to escape into the passenger's department, as per recall 92v050000. both drivers/passenger's feet were placed in contact with hot coolant. | |||
02/18/1997 | 1 | ||
The heater core suddenly ruptured while traveling at 70 mph. without warning, large amounts of steam came out of the defroster vents. within seconds the windshield and both side winders were completely covered with a thick fog of steam and antifreeze. visibility was completely obstructed. related recall does not apply to this vehicle. |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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UT | SOUTH JORDAN | 84095 | VOLKSWAGEN SOUTHTOWNE | 801-676-6401 |