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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1990 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025825%
2024715%
202325%
202123%
2020713%
201916330%
2018516%
2017159%
20162214%
20152312%
20147419%
201314127%
2012469%
2011549%
201011113%
200914116%
20085328%
20073316%
200624542%
20058434%
20043515%
20035412%
200210315%
2001629%
2000378%
1999309%
1998147%
1997815%
199626%
19952210%
199487%
199316%
199213%
199126%
199015%
198617%
1985431%

Other parts of the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Engine cooling
7 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 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