While driving 25-55 MPH vehicle stalled, dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1994 Volkswagen Jetta: engine stalls while driving
11 of the 116 complaints about the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
While driving at any speed, engine shuts down particularly when hot (~190 f ). Sometimes when engine is idle, while hot, vehicle stalls and shuts down without warning. Vehicle has to be restarted to regain power. Evidently this engine problem causes a safety hazard, particularly when the vehicle is moving at any speed. This condition occurs frequently: that is while engine is hot, it shuts down, then restart engine after it cools somewhat, vehicle may restart; but again this will repeat itself even for short driving distances. Dealer claims it cannot find any engine problem!!!!!.
Intermittently vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with engine stalling at highway speed. Vehicle been in dealer shop on six occasions, and they were unable to duplicate problem. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Engine stalls with no warning. Engine always restrarts but having engine die in traffic is dangerous. Also, drivers seat frame broke, air conditioner failed, timing belt broke at 50,000 miles and jack collapsed.
Vehicle wil stall/completely die while driving, causing a saftey hazard.
While driving the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. Dealer replaced timing belt and other belts. Problem is still occurring. Cause unknown. Please provide further details and VIN#.
Vehicle hesitates/stalls and shuts down without any warning while driving at any speed.
The engine will stall while driving and lose power. The dealer replaced the distributor in april of 95, ignition coil in april of 96, the idle stabilizer in august of 96, in september of 97 the ignition coil was replaced again. The stalling problem still continues.
When driving in hot weather conditions and the air conditioner is in the on position, the vehicle will stall and cut off. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find the problem. *ak vehicle was brought in for recall regarding the ignition coil.
Vehicle stalls out without any warning, dealer can not locate the problem. Tt
Vehicle stalls out while driving with no warning. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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
Questions about the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta?
11 of 116 owner complaints about the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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