1986 Volkswagen Jetta
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1986 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.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
TL* the contact owns a 1986 volkswagen jetta. the contact was driving 60 mph when he noticed antifreeze abnormally leaking onto her foot. As a result, the contact sustained burns to her foot and the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The mechanic advised that the heater core had…
TL* the contact owns a 1986 volkswagen jetta. the contact was driving 60 mph when he noticed antifreeze abnormally leaking onto her foot. As a result, the contact sustained burns to her foot and the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The mechanic advised that the heater core had fractured and caused the anti-freeze to leak onto the contact. the contact did not call the manufacturer regarding the failure. the failure mileage was 97,869.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
There IS a weak melted seal in the fuel box which IS leaking. *jg the heater core was recalled. recall# 87v053000 *scc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
I found out there was a recall on the fuel pump located inside the fuel tank. During long idling my fuel pump makes alot of noise then shuts down. This has been going on for a very long time and the manufacture stated there was no recalls on this vehicle. Its amazing that I have put up with this…
I found out there was a recall on the fuel pump located inside the fuel tank. During long idling my fuel pump makes alot of noise then shuts down. This has been going on for a very long time and the manufacture stated there was no recalls on this vehicle. Its amazing that I have put up with this for this long. I spent many hard earn dollars to try to figure this problem out and still hasn't been fixed because noone could figure what the problem was. Was there a recall on this part and do I have any recourse . Thank you. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicle sputters and then stalls while idling and in stop and go traffic. worse during high temperatures. will not restart for approximately 10 minutes. fuel pump makes whining noises.
- Structure › Frame and members
A sudden failure from the fracture of the metal holding the part of the k-frame which holds the lower left front suspension member, steering control became suddenly verry sloppy, nearly resulting in a collision with adjoining traffic. I believe this IS the second falure of this member on this…
A sudden failure from the fracture of the metal holding the part of the k-frame which holds the lower left front suspension member, steering control became suddenly verry sloppy, nearly resulting in a collision with adjoining traffic. I believe this IS the second falure of this member on this vehicle. the dealer wanted to sell me parts and labor but was otherwise not interested. it seemed when I was inquiring about parts availability that this may not be an uncommon failure to occurr on this vehicle. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
When turning the ignition on car did not start up. This was due to a faulty fuel pump. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Consumer received a recall notice on the heater core. The dealer had to remove the air duct seals. The mechanic informed the owner that the seals needed to be replaced . Dealer had to remove seals in order to repair the recall. Dealer will not replace the seals unless the owner pays for them. *ak
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Starter failed.
- Air bags › Frontal
Violent deployment of driver's air bag during a collision resulted in multiple cuts/burns/concussion. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
The inner pads on the left and right both separated completely from the back plates and pushed down in the caliper, rubbing against the rotor.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pumps failed twice.
- Structure › Body › Door
Failure on the driver and passenger and rear door handles, door handles are broken off can not get into the vehicle. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Tailgate
Failure on the driver and passenger and rear door handles, door handles are broken off can not get into the vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Manual transmission clutch pedal goes all the way to floor, unable to engage in forward gears. tt
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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