1985 Volkswagen Jetta
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. Newest first.
Certain hydraulic brake hoses, p/n 171.611.107b, sold as replacement equipment for 1975-1985 volkswagen (VW) rabbit; 1985-1992 VW golf; and 1980-1992 VW jetta passenger vehicles. possible brake hose rupture could occur which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. the recall began on march 30, 2006. owners may contact foreign parts distributors at 305-885-8646 ext. 11.
The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.
Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
Remedy
Install a modified fuel pump and filter.
The clip located above the exhaust pipe where it enters the pre-muffler may melt from excessive heat caused by engine idling.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer has initiated a two step corrective procedure: the first step consists of immediate removal of the plastic clip on all affected vehicles. Step two involves replacement of the plastic clip with a metal one when parts are available.
Owner complaints
13 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Manual transmission
You cannot tell if the car IS in first gear or reverse. this IS extreemly dangerous.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer put one and half quarts of oil inside of engine, and fifteen minutes later, vehicle started making knocking noise. he had vehicle towed to his house and changed the oil . *Ak
- Power train · Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
I thought the problem was just my clutch cable needing replaced but it turned out to be the pedals weld point. the odometer has never worked since I've owned the car but no one can tell why it doesn't work. No gears are sticking and the speedometer works fine. question, I replaced the heater core and had the fuel pump problem also; how can I get reimbersed for these recalls ?
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Brake line rusted through and sprung a leak, resulting in loss of brake fluid, causing total brake failure. the dealer ans manufacturer will be notified. ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Clutch coil failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed causing loss of control/accident. (ohio state police report)
- Suspension › Front
Shake in front-end continual noise during sharp turns. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Front brakes make a grinding noise. Appears to be excessive brake wear. *Ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Clutch cable failed twice. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seats
Seat bolts sheared off durng accident.
- Seat belts · Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Driver's seat bolts sheared off seat struction and floor during accident, causing driver to be thrown forward and back, resulting in injury. skd
- Structure › Body › Door
All the door handles outside stick . tt
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core recall repairs refused, no reason given (92v-050). *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Heater core failure
There is no summary currently available
- Heater core failure
There is no summary currently available
- Engine mount failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
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