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.
1995 Volkswagen Jetta: engine stalls while driving
13 of the 220 complaints about the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- 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
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.
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.
Master computer originally blown 4/15/00, mileage 93,000. Repaired and replaced 5/00. Blown again 4/01/01. 11 months and 17,000 miles later at 110,000. Master computer timing mechanism controlling throttle section only went out and causing the car to react to late to throttle pressure or overthrottle. The car surges, hesitates to start and loses all power including steering if any other heavy electrical componets requiring additional amps such as A/C unit are engaged. April 1st car would refused to start, finally started and smelled of fuel. April 2nd car was taken to vw of concord ca. Diagnosis, spark plugs and $80.00. April 3rd car driven and same problem. April 3rd-7th car parked unable to drive safely. April 7th or 8th dropped in the night drop for diagnosis on april 9th. Car was in shop from april9-april24th. April 24th picked up car and $250.00 bill. Diagnosis, fuel injector cleaning and throttle adjustment. April 25th car stalls 2 times in moving traffic. No warning lights, no sounds and no warning. Car went dead and was completely silent and no steering and no braking. Rolled to stop on highway and turning in traffic. No warning either time, just completely dead. Owner called dealer and car was driven back to shop april 25th. April 22th-may2nd car in shop. May 3rd, dealer thought it was the fuel pressure regulator. May 4th, dealer called was not the fuel pressure regulator. May 5th dealer phoned, perhaps it is the master computer, yet again. May 6th confimed it is the master computer. May 7th-9th no call from dealer, car still in shop. May 9th, owner calls vw-america to find out about getting a possible extention on this warranty and was given reference number. Vw-america was quite rude and non-informational and refused to speak of any possible defects in replacement parts. May 14th, called back vw-america, once again rude and all ownership information was still incorrect that was to be changed on 5/11/01. 5/15 car still at shop
Ongoing / intermittent stalling while declining from a hill or at a stop prosition. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details.
While driving vehicle would stall without any warning. Problem is intermittent. Taken vehicle to dealership numerous times for problem which could not be resolved.
Due to a defective fuel pump sending unit gas gauge became inoperative. It could not indicate how much fuel was in the vehicle, which may result in stalling, etc. Please provide further information.
Electronic control module failed, causing engine to stall.
While driving at speed of 35mph, vehicle stalled and had complete loss of power
Alternator harness failed, causing vehicle to stall.
Auto was cutting off in traffic and stalling-no injuries. Tt
When driving car stalls, dealer can't find anything wrong with car. 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 1995 Volkswagen Jetta stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta?
13 of 220 owner complaints about the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta (6%) 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 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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