1991 Volkswagen Jetta Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 23%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,565miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, 23% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,565 miles.
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.
“1991 Volkswagen Jetta heater core failure. Coolant smell and coolant loss dripping on carpet by drivers feet and fogs up windshield making it dangerous to drive especially at night. I have access to alldata auto repair website and there is a recall listed for this vehicle. The local dealer said it doesn't apply to my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10257764, filed 2009-02, 81,565 miles“The heater core suddenly ruptured while traveling at 70 MPH. Without warning, large amounts of steam came out of the defroster vents. Within seconds the windshield and both side winders were completely covered with a thick fog of steam and antifreeze. Visibility was completely obstructed. Related recall does not apply to this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #546805, filed 1997-02“While driving 55 MPH vehicle filled with smoke. Heater core had ruptured, causing steam and anti-freeze to escape into passenger's compartment. Dealer contacted. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8002868, filed 2002-01“The heater core failed, which caused the vehicle to have no heat. And antifreeze fumes are seeping into vehicle making it difficult to drive vehicle for any period of time.”
NHTSA complaint #10006906, filed 2003-02“The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to engine cooling system ruptured, allowing hot coolant to escape into the passenger's department, as per recall 92v050000. Both drivers/passenger's feet were placed in contact with hot coolant.”
NHTSA complaint #538406, filed 1998-07Visibility (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 1991 Volkswagen Jetta
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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