Tl* the contact owns a 1993 volkswagen jetta iii. The contact stated that there was a leak in the fuel hose, causing fuel to fall to the ground. The contact would also see smoke coming from the air vents. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but the VIN did not associate with the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 92v058000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 202,365. Updated 12/29/11 *bf the consumer stated the main complaint was about the heater core, which was the heating element inside the dashboard. While driving, smoke emitted from the dashboard vent. The inside of the vehicle became filled with radiator fluid mist. A mechanic confirmed the problem was due to a blown heater core. Updated 12/30/11
The worst 1993 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Locks5
- Visibility4
- Seat belts3
- Electrical2
- Transmission2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Locks5
- Visibility4
- Seat belts3
- Electrical2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Seats1
Recalls 4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear brake line on the passenger side was routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. The line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank.
- Risk
- Repeated chafing could eventually result in a leaking brake line causing diminished braking in one brake circuit increasing the vehicle's stopping distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines.
Recall number 98V195000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. The latch would move causing disengagement of the hood striker from the latch.
- Risk
- Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.
Recall number 98V160000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
- Risk
- A worn and noisy fan motor shaft can seize renderingthe fan motor inoperative, eventually causing the engine to overheat and stall. A stalled vehicle in traffic can increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. Dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan blade lock nuts.
Recall number 95V178000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- What is wrong
- The jacks supplied with these vehicles were assembled with an improperly machined spindle, so that a sharp ridge on the edge of spindle's thread would have remained.
- Risk
- This ridge can damage the inside thread of the jack's scissor shoe when the jack is used to lift the vehicle. The jack could collapse with the possibility that a person standing close to the vehicle could be injured.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a new jack.
Recall number 95V054000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta
Defect investigations
Fuel tank puncture
EA00028
Fuel tank puncture
The office of defects investigation opened this investigation on august 10, 2000 based on 9 reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat, and cabrio models.the reports indicate additional reports in its response to the preliminary evaluation.this investigation has been upgraded for further study.
PE00033
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta 29
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Vas 6154
- This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound...
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- Airbag Issues.
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.
- Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
1993 Volkswagen Jetta fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-20 | 26-28 | 21-23 |
What 1993 Volkswagen Jetta owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver's seat belt will not return back into retractor. Leaving occupant unrestrained. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Sunroof almost flew off while driving at 65 MPH. Manufacturer has been contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
I was getting on the highway, I heard air coming from the roof of my car and looked up and my sunroof blew off and could have hit the car behind me causing seriouse injury or death had it hit the windshield of another vehical. I had no warning and my sunroof was not opend at the time of departure.
Tail light ass'ys replaced under warranty per service bulletin (approx. 1995) because trunk stops weren't high enough and trunk would close on taillight, puncturing lens, then fill up with water and blow out bulbs. Approx. 3 years later, I rec'd a ticket from chp because of no tail lights or brake lights. Same problem. I covered hole with silicone and replaced the bulbs. Later, the blinkers/flashers stopped working, then the horn quit and dealer says it may a crimped wire which also killed the a\c. One other person I know with a similar jetta also has blinkers/flashers that stopped working, then their horn...
Shoulder belt does not retract properly. Seatbelt gets caught in door. This was reported to the dealer years ago. They said nothing was wrong with it! The shoulder belts are now almost completely cut through from being caught in the door so many times.
Door locks are stuck in the locked position due to the lock cylinder falling out of their welded position into the door. Dealer has been contacted.
Recalls 98v195000 and 98v160000; rear brake line and the hood latch recalls which were not yet modified because of no availability of parts. Dealer is pulliam ford, 655 broad river road, columbia, sc 29210 please provide further information.
Bumper to bumper traffic warm weather/transmission wont downshift/car almost stalls/no power
Recall # 98v160000 vw/hood latch; parts unavailable to correct recall. Owner has contacted dealer several times since the beginning of october. Dealer is not sure when parts will be available to correct recall.
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Questions about the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta
Is the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta, fewer than a typical Jetta model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta?
Doors, latches and locks, with 5 complaints. Next is visibility (4).
How many recalls does the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta have?
4 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, latches/locks/linkages and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta locks?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V160000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volkswagen Jetta have the most locks problems?
The Volkswagen Jetta model years with the most locks complaints are 1995 (37 complaints), 2001 (18 complaints) and 2006 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta range from 21 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-20 city and 26-28 highway.
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