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#BS-1991-VOLJET-477C1991 Volkswagen Jetta
Based on reports from 38 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 38 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 7 recalls.
Top reported problems
broken axle
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
squealing belts constantly need tightening
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
5 owners reported visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core issues — failures commonly reported around 103K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core (5 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1991 Volkswagen Jetta: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core Issues
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 103,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 103K-mile mark.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator Issues
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal Issues
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (7 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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."
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FRONT BRAKE HOSES OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THESE SHORT HOSES COULD STRETCH AND DEVELOP CRACKS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
THE LOCK NUT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD FOR THE OPERATING SERVO MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
+ 2 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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The worst model year for the Volkswagen Jetta is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
1991 Volkswagen Jetta vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
38
Class avg
64
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 38 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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