We found the following complaints for VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (1990)
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Auto loses power at high speeds-while driving on highway.tt
Distributor located below engine; if this area gets wet vehicle stalls shutting down all other engine related functions. On road several times w/no warning.tt
Vehicle won't start, also when vehicle does start it makes grinding noise.*skd
Faulty starter system too close to the engine, continues to overheat and shorts out, replacement 3 times.
Vehicle leaked hot antifreeze insidepassenger and driver sides. Vehicle was towed, andmanufacturer was notified and stated there wouldbe a charge to consumer to have them analyze the vehicle.
Auto recall date: 19920414 vehicle component: visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core estimated vehicles affected: 650000 1990 volkswagen jetta defect summary: 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. Defect consequence: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. Notes: volkswagen of america,inc,
While my son was operating his 1990 volkswagen jettathere wasan explosion in the dashboard area whichresulted in hot coolant pouring and spraying into the passenger compartment. After contacting a local service station i learned this defect was actuallyrecall92v050000. The dealer wherevehicle was purchased claimed there was never a recall based on the search of my vin. My search stated the manufacturingdate for the recall was january1990.apparently, my vehicle was manufactured in april of 1990. I desiredto discuss this identical problem in my vehicle , and was hoping to have it included in the recall as well as all others who might be harmed with similar failures. I look forward to your response .sincerely,jeff filosa
Was in drive through line when suddenlyinside ofvehicle filled with steam andhot water ondriver's side. Contacted manufacturer , andinformed consumerno recalls. Will be taking vehicle to dealership's mechanic to check it.
While my son was operating his 1990 volkswagen jettathere wasan explosion in the dashboard area whichresulted in hot coolant pouring and spraying into the passenger compartment. After contacting a local service station i learned this defect was actuallyrecall92v050000. The dealer wherevehicle was purchased claimed there was never a recall based on the search of my vin. My search stated the manufacturingdate for the recall was january1990.apparently, my vehicle was manufactured in april of 1990. I desiredto discuss this identical problem in my vehicle , and was hoping to have it included in the recall as well as all others who might be harmed with similar failures. I look forward to your response .sincerely,jeff filosa
While my son was operating his 1990 volkswagen jettathere wasan explosion in the dashboard area whichresulted in hot coolant pouring and spraying into the passenger compartment. After contacting a local service station i learned this defect was actuallyrecall92v050000. The dealer wherevehicle was purchased claimed there was never a recall based on the search of my vin. My search stated the manufacturingdate for the recall was january1990.apparently, my vehicle was manufactured in april of 1990. I desiredto discuss this identical problem in my vehicle , and was hoping to have it included in the recall as well as all others who might be harmed with similar failures. I look forward to your response .sincerely,jeff filosa
The engine block has rusted through to the water jack and oil feed line at the front of the block just below the cylinder head and cannot be repaired.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While starting vehicle it suddenly caught on fire. Vehicle was totalled.
Received notice 92v058001/ fuel line: metallic andcontacted dealership. Was informed that parts were not available, and were on national back order. Contacted another dealership who had parts & vehicle was repaired.
Consumer contacted dealeron several occasions in reference to recall92v058001/manufacturer's recallsk/ca/ fuel line:hose metallic.dealer stated parts were not available.
Grinding noise in transmission when shifting from low to high gears.
Vehicle has no front lap seat belts. Has knee bolsters which driver's knees do not reach because of his height, 6' 5 inches.
Stopped for ice cream after about 60 mile drive.did not leave vehicle.started car and when i went from park to reverse, the rpm's soared (i had not taken my foot off the brake) causing the car to accelerate in reverse at a high rate of speed.i put both feet on the brake to attempt to stop it & the brakes did nothing.so i put car into park & still continued to accelerate in reverse at a high rate of speed.with divine driving, the carbacked through an empty handicapped parking space when it got caught up on the cement parking space barricade.with the rpm's still racing, the car hit a sign, proceeded across the front lawn of the establishment, hit an octagonal picnic table, and finally hit another car parked at an business on the other side of the building.i was braking with both feet the entire time with the car in the park position through most of the ordeal. A witness verified he could hear the rpm's soaring..
There was a failure in the brake pedal linkage. Please describe .
There was a failure in the brake pedal linkage. Please describe .
The gas pedal falls to the floor causing the vehicle to experience sudden acceleration. Owner has to stomp on brakes in order to stop the vehicle. Owner will contact manufacturer.
Stopped for ice cream after about 60 mile drive.did not leave vehicle.started car and when i went from park to reverse, the rpm's soared (i had not taken my foot off the brake) causing the car to accelerate in reverse at a high rate of speed.i put both feet on the brake to attempt to stop it & the brakes did nothing.so i put car into park & still continued to accelerate in reverse at a high rate of speed.with divine driving, the carbacked through an empty handicapped parking space when it got caught up on the cement parking space barricade.with the rpm's still racing, the car hit a sign, proceeded across the front lawn of the establishment, hit an octagonal picnic table, and finally hit another car parked at an business on the other side of the building.i was braking with both feet the entire time with the car in the park position through most of the ordeal. A witness verified he could hear the rpm's soaring..
Accelerator pedal sticks.
Fuel throttle cables have been replaced five different times.tt
Auto recall date: 19920414 vehicle component: visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core estimated vehicles affected: 650000 1990 volkswagen jetta defect summary: 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. Defect consequence: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. Notes: volkswagen of america,inc,
Heater core failure.
Hot steam and hot water came through vents and from under dash, causing the windows to become fogged over.
The contact owns a 1990 volkswagen jetta.while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a strange noise coming from the vehicle.his windows steamed up and he slammed on the brakes, nearly crashing into a wall.he discovered coolant on the inside and outside of the vehicle.he has not taken the vehicle to the shop.after purchasing the vehicle six weeks ago, the contact just found recall number 2v050000 (visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core).the manufacturer stated that his vehicle was not included in the recall.the contact believes that it should be included because the vehicle is experiencing the same failure.the vin was unknown.the current mileage was 220,000 and failure mileage was 219,200.
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