1986 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 36%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, 36% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #756063, filed 2001-12“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.”
NHTSA complaint #724727, filed 2000-06Related recalls
- 87V053000Apr 14, 1987Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1985–1987, Golf 1985–1987, Cabriolet 1985–1987 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 | 5 | 9% |
| 2019 | 29 | 5% |
| 2018 | 9 | 28% |
| 2017 | 42 | 26% |
| 2016 | 35 | 22% |
| 2015 | 20 | 10% |
| 2014 | 42 | 11% |
| 2013 | 43 | 8% |
| 2012 | 80 | 16% |
| 2011 | 166 | 27% |
| 2010 | 303 | 36% |
| 2009 | 307 | 35% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 23 | 4% |
| 2005 | 21 | 8% |
| 2004 | 37 | 16% |
| 2003 | 17 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 | 28 | 4% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 | 11 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 4 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1986 | 5 | 36% |
Other parts of the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology