1993 Volkswagen Jetta
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta. Newest first.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear brake line on the passenger side was routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. the line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Repeated chafing could eventually result in a leaking brake line causing diminished braking in one brake circuit increasing the vehicle's stopping distance.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. the latch would move causing disengagement of the hood striker from the latch.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.
Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
Risk and remedy
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.
When installed in the vehicles, a tie wrap IS used to guide the cruise control cable in the engine compartment. some tie wraps have been installed with a large loop opening improperly guiding the cable which could prevent the throttle from returning to its full idle position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The engine speed may not return to idle increasing thepotential for a vehicle collision.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the cruise control tie wrap and install a newly designed guide.
The jacks supplied with these vehicles were assembled with an improperly machined spindle, so that a sharp ridge on the edge of spindle's thread would have remained.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This ridge can damage the inside thread of the jack's scissor shoe when the jack IS used to lift the vehicle. The jack could collapse with the possibility that a person standing close to the vehicle could be injured.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a new jack.
Owner complaints
17 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
TL* the contact owns a 1993 volkswagen jetta III. the contact stated that there was a leak in the fuel hose, causing fuel to fall to the ground. the contact would also see smoke coming from the air vents. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but the vin did not associate with the recall…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 volkswagen jetta III. the contact stated that there was a leak in the fuel hose, causing fuel to fall to the ground. the contact would also see smoke coming from the air vents. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but the vin did not associate with the recall under nhtsa campaign ID number: 92v058000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 202,365. updated 12/29/11 *bf the consumer stated the main complaint was about the heater core, which was the heating element inside the dashboard. While driving, smoke emitted from the dashboard vent. the inside of the vehicle became filled with radiator fluid mist. A mechanic confirmed the problem was due to a blown heater core. updated 12/30/11
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's seat belt will not return back into retractor. Leaving occupant unrestrained. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Sunroof almost flew off while driving at 65 mph. Manufacturer has been contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
I was getting on the highway, I heard air coming from the roof of my car and looked up and my sunroof blew off and could have hit the car behind me causing seriouse injury or death had it hit the windshield of another vehical. I had no warning and my sunroof was not opend at the time of departure.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Unit · Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Tail light ass'ys replaced under warranty per service bulletin (approx. 1995) because trunk stops weren't high enough and trunk would close on taillight, puncturing lens, then fill up with water and blow out bulbs. Approx. 3 years later, I rec'd a ticket from chp because of no tail lights or brake…
Tail light ass'ys replaced under warranty per service bulletin (approx. 1995) because trunk stops weren't high enough and trunk would close on taillight, puncturing lens, then fill up with water and blow out bulbs. Approx. 3 years later, I rec'd a ticket from chp because of no tail lights or brake lights. Same problem. I covered hole with silicone and replaced the bulbs. later, the blinkers/flashers stopped working, then the horn quit and dealer says it may a crimped wire which also killed the a\c. One other person I know with a similar jetta also has blinkers/flashers that stopped working, then their horn...
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Shoulder belt does not retract properly. seatbelt gets caught in door. this was reported to the dealer years ago. they said nothing was wrong with it! the shoulder belts are now almost completely cut through from being caught in the door so many times. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Door locks are stuck in the locked position due to the lock cylinder falling out of their welded position into the door. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Recalls 98v195000 and 98v160000; rear brake line and the hood latch recalls which were not yet modified because of no availability of parts. dealer IS pulliam ford, 655 broad river road, columbia, sc 29210 please provide further information. *Ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Bumper to bumper traffic warm weather/transmission wont downshift/car almost stalls/no power
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Recall # 98v160000 vw/hood latch; parts unavailable to correct recall. Owner has contacted dealer several times since the beginning of october. dealer IS not sure when parts will be available to correct recall. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
The consumer received a recall letter for the hood latch assembly. in each attempt to get vehicle serviced, there were no parts available. the recall number IS 98v16000. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Consumer received a recall letter, and the parts were not available when dealer was contacted. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving the driver's side seatback and frame broke, causing the seat to collapse rearward. please describe details. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Sunroof failed.
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
Jack recalled, replacement jack has not yet been received.
- Electrical system › Ignition
The engine shuts off without warning and while driving at high speeds. Please describe. *ak
- Seat belts
While applying seat belt, belt becomes twisted and becomes jammed. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel tank puncture
- Fuel tank puncture
The office of defects investigation opened this investigation on august 10, 2000 based on 9 reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat, and cabrio models.the reports indicate additional reports in its response to the preliminary evaluation.this investigation has been upgraded for further study.
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.
- 10240922Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
- 10213843Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.
- 10213836Airbag Issues.
- 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128105This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128104This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 10125849Jetta Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
- 10125764JETTA-JSW Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
- 10125763JETTA Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
- 10026848Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
- 10001091Installing new style switch for the throttle position sensor.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
- 600981Difficulties in closing rear lid.
- 53646Information on replacing center high-mounted brake light.
- 53633Chart identifies which transmission control modules (tmc) are available for various states.
- 53603Engine intermittently will not start, possibledtc's stored in tcm dtc memory
- 53601Removal and installation of airbag control module.
- 53600Vehicles with daytime running lights can experience loss of instrument cluster illumination if driven foe extended durations/replace original instrumentcluster housing with 1996 version.
- 45674Diagnostics for complauints of engine miss/poor performance.
- 45673Hood lock fastener, torque revision.
- 45017Oil accumulation in the air intake system.
- 45015Daytime running lights, resistor wire installation.
- 44003Unknown
- 42012Intake air supply system, oil accumulation.
- 42011Exterior door locks freezing.
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