1994 Volkswagen Jetta Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 22%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the equipment of the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta, 22% of the 117 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver and passenger power door locks do not lock or unlock properly, cause unknown. Also windows malfunctioned, windows will not go up or down. . The window regulator was found to be faulty, was making a grinding noise. The hood will not open, the cable came loose from the hood latch. The sunroof was broken the cable and wind deflector was inoperable. The radio had an internal short.”
NHTSA complaint #8003938, filed 2002-02“G c Volkswagen th. Dealership states parts for recall of the jack are on back order 95v054000. Consumer states he received a letter from manufacturer regarding the recall of safety jack, consumer has not received replacement jack, consumer has contacted customer relations, and was advised that jack is on back order.”
NHTSA complaint #984588, filed 1996-05“Sunroof assembly fails to operate. It will not open or close due to misalignment or improper tracks. It always makes a clicking or popping sound when open or close.”
NHTSA complaint #530739, filed 1998-02“Owner has received a recall notice for her jack and has been unable to get the parts, owner has made several attempts to get work repaired since feb 96, recall no.95v054000.”
NHTSA complaint #810010, filed 1997-03“Owner received recall notice a year ago, contacted manufacturer and was told they would sent parts, owner still has not yet received parts. Recall%95v054000.”
NHTSA complaint #809057, filed 1997-02Related recalls
- 95V054000Mar 13, 1995The jacks supplied with these vehicles were assembled with an improperly machined spindle, so that a sharp ridge on the edge of spindle's thread would have…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1993–1995, Golf 1993–1995
Related service bulletins
- 10159010Mar 27, 2019The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10155644Jun 28, 2017This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10157383Jun 22, 2017VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10128055Feb 1, 2017This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- 10126785Oct 31, 2016Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 10128105Jun 29, 2015This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns…
- 10128104Jun 22, 2015This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage…
- 10213843Mar 19, 2014Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.
- 10240922Oct 28, 2013Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
- 10125764Jul 23, 2013JETTA-JSW Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 23 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 3% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 | 18 | 8% |
| 1994 | 26 | 22% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta
24 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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