1992 Volkswagen Jetta Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 20%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,646miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, 20% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,646 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.
“The vehicle experienced a coolant leak from the heater core. The consumer was driving when a boiling sound was heard coming from the air vent and viewed heavy steam coming from the dash board as well, and when the vents were opened, hot radiator coolant was splashed in the consumers face.”
NHTSA complaint #10022474, filed 2003-06, 119,646 miles“For over a year now, my car will just die while I am driving it. I have been in almost 2 accidents now because of it. It doesn't give any warning that it is going to die. I just notice it when the dumy lights come on or when I loose my steering. It can happen when the car is hot or cold, at any speed. It just doesn't matter. Sometimes I can tell, because the RPM will drop to almost 0. But usually nothing happens. I have taken it to the dealer 7 or 8 times over the last year and they have never been able to figure out what the problem is. …”
NHTSA complaint #759246, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10026848Aug 28, 2008Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 25 | 4% |
| 2010 | 71 | 8% |
| 2009 | 72 | 8% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 54 | 9% |
| 2005 | 41 | 17% |
| 2004 | 37 | 16% |
| 2003 | 45 | 10% |
| 2002 | 104 | 15% |
| 2001 | 109 | 16% |
| 2000 | 121 | 28% |
| 1999 | 78 | 22% |
| 1998 | 15 | 8% |
| 1997 | 11 | 20% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 26 | 12% |
| 1994 | 20 | 17% |
| 1992 | 6 | 20% |
| 1991 | 5 | 16% |
| 1990 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 17% |
| 1985 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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