1991 Volkswagen Jetta Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,980miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,980 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 1991 Volkswagen Jetta. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact has had to replace the brakes, calipers, master cylinder, and brake booster. While driving 10 MPH, she would have to place the vehicle into neutral and engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The mechanic stated that brake line was faulty. The contact is constantly changing or repairing some parts of the brakes. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 147,980.”
NHTSA complaint #10234859, filed 2008-07, 147,980 milesRelated recalls
- 93V129000Aug 2, 1993An engine preheating tube may not be properly supported due to a missing support bracket, causing the preheating tube to chafe against the right front metal…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1988–1991, Golf 1988–1991
- 90V173000Sep 25, 1990Front brake hoses of insufficient length were installed in some vehicles. These short hoses could stretch and develop cracks.Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 13 | 28% |
| 2023 | 11 | 26% |
| 2022 | 12 | 28% |
| 2021 | 26 | 37% |
| 2020 | 7 | 13% |
| 2019 | 30 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 15 | 9% |
| 2016 | 23 | 14% |
| 2015 | 19 | 10% |
| 2014 | 18 | 5% |
| 2013 | 22 | 4% |
| 2012 | 37 | 7% |
| 2011 | 28 | 5% |
| 2010 | 55 | 6% |
| 2009 | 205 | 23% |
| 2008 | 23 | 12% |
| 2007 | 44 | 22% |
| 2006 | 30 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 6% |
| 2004 | 12 | 5% |
| 2003 | 22 | 5% |
| 2002 | 51 | 7% |
| 2001 | 77 | 12% |
| 2000 | 45 | 10% |
| 1999 | 31 | 9% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 23 | 10% |
| 1994 | 9 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 3 | 16% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 3 | 23% |
Other parts of the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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