CarRecallWatchThe 1994 Volkswagen Jetta has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 5 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (28 reports).
1994 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Most common 1994 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Problem areas named in the 117 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 28 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 |
| Visibility | 16 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 10 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
What owners report
THE IN TANK FUEL PUMP DESIGN HAS THE ACTUAL PUMP SITTING IN A PLASTIC HOUSING WITH RUBBER SEALS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM TO KEEP FUEL AROUND THE PUMP FOR COOLING, EVEN WHEN THE TANK QUANTITY GETS LOW. THE RUBBER SEALS ON MY FUEL PUMP ROTTED AND DISINTEGRATED. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PUMP TO OPERATE WITHOUT THE DESIGNED COOLING OF THE PUMP AT LOW GAS LEVELS. OVERHEATING OF THE PUMP BECAUSE OF THIS COULD RESULT IN A GAS TANK FIRE OR EXPLOSION. *TR
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. I NOTICED THE RED LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF (NOT NOTICEABLE IN DAYLIGHT) THIS COULD BE A SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 92K MILES. THE WARNING LIGHT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHT. IF IT FAILS IN THE MIDDLE OF A JOURNEY THERE IS NO WARNING SOUND.... CONSUMERS CAN BE KILLED OR MAIMED IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS WITHOUT REALIZING THIS PART HAS STOPPED FUNCTIONING, DRIVERS MAY GET A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY. I TOOK THE CAR TO A VW DEALER WAS TOLD THAT THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE AIRBAG HAD STOPPED WORKING. WE, (MY HUSBAND AND I), CALLED VW OF AMERICA, BUT WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE THE CAR WAS 1. OUT OF
WHILE OPERATING MY VEHICLE (1994 VW JETTA) THE HOOD LATCH BROKE AND HOOD DETACHED FROM LOCK FLEW UP CRACKING MY WINDSHIELD, BRAKING WIPERS, I LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE CRASHING INTO DIVIDER OF HIGHWAY. BY THE GRACE OF GOD I WAS ABLE TO AVOID TRAFFIC AND DROVE TO SAFETY AS MY HOOD COVERED THE WINDSHIELD. THE GLASS SHATTERED OVER THE FRONT DRIVING AREA. THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT WITH ME AT THIS TRAUMATIC TIME. I HAD TO CALL FOR HELP AND USE FIRST AID FOR CUTS. I WAS UNAWARE OF RECALL AND REPAIRED WINDSHIELD,WIPERS AND TEMPORARILY STABILIZED HOOD. *JB
WHILE DRIVING 25-55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
CLUTCH CABLE. *LA
1994 Volkswagen Jetta questions
Does the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan; Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift; Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (28), Electrical System (26), Engine And Engine Cooling (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Volkswagen Jetta has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.