1995 Volkswagen Jetta electrical problems

Filed Jun 24, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · 68,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Dec 5, 2005 · Body, Electrical · OH

I bought my jetta iii gls in 1995 brand new. Within a year the molding on the doors started peeling off and eventually falling off. The dealer sent it to a body shop to have it glued and it never stuck. I've been driving for years with one molding missing. I have replaced multiple power window motors and parts. Failure of these power windows are consistantly failing one after the another. I had smoke and an electrical burning smell coming from the steering column and failing blinkers which were both related. I replaced the blinker system and problem was solved. The lock freeze easily in cold weather and I have had the driver side lock completely fall apart while unlocking the car. The seal on front windshield is wearing away causing leaking of rain and this will be fixed with $100 resealing of windshield. Rusting is occurring under car and on underside of doors, vw said it must be rusting from the inside out to be covered (wouldn't that be bigger problem if it occurred from the inside??). The oil seal is leaking. The oxygen sensor has been replaced and needs replaced again. The middle console was permanently locked and dealer took it lock out saying it was broken. The windshield washer fluid container has broken twice. This is all with 85,000 miles. These are common problems with jetta but window motors and molding are by far two main problems that should be covered with a recall, ask any jetta owner.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · RI · fire

While driving 25 MPH, a fire started within the electrical system causing smoke to come out from the A/C vents. The consumer was able to drove to their location. Please provide more information. 8jb

Filed Jun 15, 2004 · Electrical · DC · fire

1995 volkswagen jetta caught on fire while parked.*mr the fire started under the driver's side dash area. The car was totaled.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Electrical · 137,050 miles · PA

Smoke coming from the steering column on several occasions

Filed Dec 18, 2003 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · LA · fire

A pedestrian informed consumer that vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was pushed from under a car port onto the street, and the fire department extinguished the fire. Fire started from within the engine compartment and beneath the dash. The first owner of the vehicle claimed that the vehicle had many electrical problems. The dealer was aware of the problem, but the manufacturer was not.

Filed Mar 22, 2003 · Body, Electrical · 100,000 miles · NJ

Where to start? Problem with the lock cylinders, which broke and had to be replaced, instrument cluster lights blown out, replaced the bulbs and 1 month later they are blown out again, window regulators failed, the steel cable snapped inside the housing faulty designed wheel and motors blown, can not buy motors separately need to buy the whole regulator which costs over $200, paint peeled and cracked, side molding fell off had to re-glue, and that is all I can think of off hand I am not including the numerous suspension and exhaust problems.

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Electrical · 97,073 miles · PA

Consumer attempted to start vehicle and smoke emitted from ignition switch. Happened twice and windshield wipers failed as a result. Ph wiper motor and switch replaced.

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Electrical · UT · fire

While driving wiring harness under dash caught on fire. Cause unknown. Dealer contacted. *ak consumer states that the dealer determined that both the main wiring harness and the wiring going to the driver's door had caught fire and needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Electrical · OH

This is the third distributor installed on this vehicle. The original distributor failed at 24k. That was replaced under warranty an that one failed at 97,500. The failure results in the vehicle stumbling, and stalling in traffic*ak.