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1995 Volkswagen Jetta

Sedan · 4 trims · 2.0 L 4-cylinder, 2.8 L 6-cylinder 4 recalls

Typical repair costs

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
III 11.6 8.8 10.3 L/100 km
III 11.4 8.2 10.0 L/100 km
III GLX 14.7 10.3 12.7 L/100 km
III GLX 14.3 10.2 12.4 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Brakes Transport Canada 1998192 ·

    On certain vehicles, the rear brake line on the passenger side could be routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. An improperly routed brake line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank during extreme axle movement. Such chafing could result in a leaking brake li...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Structure Transport Canada 1998158 ·

    THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH MAY LOSE THEIR SPECIFIED FASTENING TORQUE OVER TIME. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE LATCH COULD MOVE OUT OF ITS DESIGN POSITION AND CAUSE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH. IN SOME VEHICLES THE LATCH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ALIGN...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Engine Transport Canada 1995221 ·

    NOTE: INCLUDES PASSAT, GOLF AND JETTA TURBO DIESEL. ON 1993-94 MODELS, THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT COULD SEIZE AND RENDER THE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE. 1994-95 MODELS COULD EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHEREBY THE LOCK NUT SECURING THE RADIATOR FAN BLADE HUB TO THE MOTOR COULD LOSE ITS R...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Other Transport Canada 1995048 ·

    A SHARP RIDGE ON THE JACK SPINDLE COULD DAMAGE THE INSIDE THREAD OF THE SCISSOR SHOE WHEN THE JACK IS USED TO LIFT THE VEHICLE. IF THE DAMAGE TO THE THREAD OF THE SCISSOR SHOE IS SERIOUS ENOUGH, THE JACK COULD COLLAPSE WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT A PERSON STANDING TOO CLOSE THE VEH...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 6 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Exterior lighting NHTSA (U.S.) 09E012000 ·

    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,...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings NHTSA (U.S.) 98V195000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch NHTSA (U.S.) 98V160000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan NHTSA (U.S.) 95V178000 ·

    IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Vehicle speed control NHTSA (U.S.) 95E034000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer; equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift NHTSA (U.S.) 95V054000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
Sedan
Engines
2.0 L 4-cylinder, 2.8 L 6-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drivetrains
FWD