Intermittently vehicle lost power at a cold start. Several dealership serviced the vehicle, but could not identify what was causing the problem. The consumer was afraid that loss of power will occur while driving or pulling into oncoming traffic.*ak the vehicle would loose power when the brake was pressed to put the vehicle into drive.
1995 Volkswagen Jetta: sudden loss of power
6 of the 220 complaints about the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
Egr valve failed. Oil accumulated in air intake system, requiring replacement of several components and fuel system cleaning. Engine lost power and would not climb hills. Oil contamination may have LED to premature catalytic converter failure (covered under warranty).
The anti-theft alarm was activated while the vehicle was being driven on the highway, causing the vehicle to lose power to the ignition system.
While driving at speed of 35mph, vehicle stalled and had complete loss of power
While driving, experienced sudden loss of powerwhen engine shut down, due to front electrical system wiring harness failure, couldn't restart. *ak front wheels were damaged due to hitting a curb to safely stop.
Leaky power steering rack and pinion replaced, causng loss of power steering, also steering column smoked.
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 1995 Volkswagen Jetta loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta?
6 of 220 owner complaints about the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta (3%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 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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