1990 Volkswagen Jetta Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 162,151miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 162,151 miles. 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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10197423, filed 2007-07, 219,200 milesRelated recalls
- 92V050000Apr 14, 1992The 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.Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1985–1990, GTI 1985–1990, Golf 1985–1990
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 26 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 5% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 21 | 5% |
| 2002 | 45 | 6% |
| 2001 | 71 | 11% |
| 2000 | 77 | 18% |
| 1999 | 81 | 23% |
| 1998 | 42 | 22% |
| 1997 | 16 | 30% |
| 1996 | 13 | 42% |
| 1995 | 26 | 12% |
| 1994 | 15 | 13% |
| 1993 | 4 | 24% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 4 | 18% |
| 1989 | 6 | 21% |
| 1988 | 2 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 22% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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