Tl* the contact owns a 1995 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the rear seat belt retractors failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure and the current mileage was 69,040. Updated 03/14/12
The worst 1995 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical46
- Locks37
- Engine27
- Visibility26
- Brakes23
- Airbags22
- Transmission22
- Steering14
- Fuel system12
- Lights11
- Suspension11
- Body10
- Seat belts9
- Acceleration7
- Seats5
- Tires5
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta
Door locks 15Fire or smoke 14Stalling 13Power windows 8Loss of power 6
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 1995 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
Hood latch failure
Odi has received three reports, including the petitioners, regarding alleged hood latch failures.all of the odi reports indicate the hood flew up while driving.following a telephone inquiry, volkswagen provided odi with some limited information regarding six additional reports of hood fly-up for model years 1995 and 1996.this investigation was opened to further study this issue.defect description:it is possible that on some of the affected vehicles the bolts securing the front hood latch may lose their specified fastening torque over time.should this happen, the latch could move out of its design position and cause disengagement of the hood striker from the latch.in some vehicles the latch may not have been properly aligned during production.repeated opening and closing of the hood with an improperly aligned latch could result in damage to the latch.either condition could result in unexpected opening of the hood and could obstruct a portion of the driver's view of the road while driving, and result in an accident.remedy: volkswagen of america, inc. Will initiate a voluntary safety recall instructing its authorized dealers to check the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.
PE98037
Hood fly-up
There is no summary currently available
DP98006
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta 42
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,...
- Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative,...
- Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of...
1995 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 | 20-21 | 26-29 | 22-24 |
| 2.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16-17 | 23 | 18-19 |
What 1995 Volkswagen Jetta owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving vehicle would stall without any warning when coming up to a stop. Problem is intermittent. Car restarts approx 1 to 2 hours later with no issues, but fails again several days later. Taken vehicle to mechanic numerous times for problem which could not be resolved.
Smoke coming from steering wheel in hot weather.
Driving down the highway burning coolant started spewing on my legs, I nearly lost control, when I pulled over I noticed that the carpet was soaked in anti-freeze. Heater core blew. I called vw after hearing they would replace free of charge and was blown off.
Heater core vw jetta 1995. Vw is aware that heater cores on all jetta's from 1990-1998 have a poorly manufacured heater core. In 1990 they issued a recall for the 1990 passat. They still have not corrected this fault and went on to install the same part on all 1990-1998 jetta iii's. Last week when I was driving my jetta filled up with coolant smoke in the cabin. I veered off the road. I ran into a fence. Vw while it has offered good faith repairs in the past now refused to cover this systemic failure and the cost to repair this item is $500- $800.
Well, I' had some serious problems with the 1995 vw jetta iii. First, I had to put 2 new struts plus a whole new exhaust system. Next, the instrument cluster failed to work. It was taxing on the entire transmission, and it costs over $450 usd to repair. On my way home from a 2 1/2 hour tri the car stalled for no apparent reason. I had to push the car off the road, and when I checked the oil I was shocked to discover I barely had half a quart in it , after having an oil change less than 1200 miles ago. I got the car home, and they told me that I had a blown head gasket that cost me $900 usd. I got the car fixed, and it was running fine for a while, and then all of a sudden it started stalling at random moments. One time, I was on a nasty mountain road, with no place to stop, I almost hit a rock wall, I was barely able to control the vehicle. I had it towed to my mechanic, and they were unable to fined the cause of the problem. It took them 3 times to find out that it was a clogged fuel pump. I also have a dummy air bag light that no one can figure out, and no matter how many times I asked my mechanic could not figure out why the battery light kept coming on. Another problem was the windshield cowl that protected the car and engine from debris. It was completely dry rotted, causing water to leak into the driver's side foot wells. My most recent problem has been been the front passenger side window regulator. My back driver's side window has been broken since I got the car, but this wa sa new problem. Apparently, you could not buy just the window regulator, and you have to buy the motor as well. I'm tired of the car, and it was unfortunate because I love driving it. It was a nice looking car. All of these problems happene dthe last year, and it cost me over $3,500 usd to have them fixed.
Hood opened while driving rear brake line fail
Heater core on 95 jetta gl iii broken. Seems to be a faulty part with many, many verified complaints. Vwoa should issue a recall and replace this part for free.
I had a complete blowout where the whole tire ripped away from the tire wall. The tire had been installed less than 24 hours. At the time I had slowed down and begun to exit the highway after noticing that my car was shaking slightly. As I reduced my speed from 75 MPH to 30 MPH, the tire broke loose and I was driving on the rim. Had I not pulled over when I did, I hate to think what might have happened.
Each time someone uses the rear seat safety belt, the belts do not retract properly. The belts remain loose and cannot be used. I have taken them to be repaired and have had to pay each time out of my own money. This has been happening since I have had the car.
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Questions about the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta
Is the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
Owners have filed 220 complaints about the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta, close to a typical Jetta model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta?
Electrical system, with 46 complaints, typically around 97,073 miles. Next is locks (37).
How many recalls does the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta have?
4 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, latches/locks/linkages and engine and engine cooling.
What year does the Volkswagen Jetta have the most electrical problems?
The Volkswagen Jetta model years with the most electrical complaints are 2010 (233 complaints), 2011 (186 complaints) and 2019 (154 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta range from 18 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20-21 city and 26-29 highway.
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