1991 Volkswagen Jetta

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

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AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #93V129000August 2, 199376,000 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  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.

  Diminished braking Can result in increased stoppingdistances and a possible accident.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a preheating tube support bracket to ensure proper positioning relative to the right front metal brake line.

• NHTSA recall #92V131000September 15, 199212,650 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing Can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.

  The venturi tube Can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle is placed in a forward or reverse gear.

  Remedy

  Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.

• NHTSA recall #92V058000April 14, 1992358,000 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  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.

  Fuel leakage in the engine compartment Can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

  Remedy

  Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

• NHTSA recall #91V064000April 15, 1991550 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control: linkages

  The lock nut of the cruise control rod for the operating servo may not have been properly torqued during manufacture.

  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.

  Remedy

  Check and assure proper lock nut torque on the cruise control rod.

• NHTSA recall #90V173000September 25, 1990465 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Front brake hoses of insufficient length were installed in some vehicles. These short hoses could stretch and develop cracks.

  This could result in brake fluid leakage, with loss offluid pressure and braking ability.

  Remedy

  Replace both brake hoses.

Other model years

• 1989 28
• 1991
• 1992 30
• 1994 117
• 1995 220
• 1996 31
• 1997 54
• 1998 192
• 1999 349
• 2000 439
• 2001 668
• 2002 702
• 2003 456
• 2004 231
• 2005 248
• 2006 580
• 2007 201
• 2008 188
• 2009 889
• 2010 852
• 2011 607
• 2012 500
• 2013 518
• 2014 388
• 2015 194
• 2016 161
• 2017 160
• 2018 32
• 2019 551
• 2020 54
• 2021 70
• 2022 43
• 2023 43
• 2024 46
• 2025 32