1994 Volkswagen Jetta Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 13%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 15 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta, 13% 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“Blower switch, blower motor, resister and switch failed. Blower switch got so hot that it started melting. If I didn't notice it in time, it could have possibly caused a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #725754, filed 2000-07“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 1998-02Related recalls
- 96V128000Jul 8, 1996The sheet metal panels of both rear doors have openings for the routing of the electrical window regulator wiring. The panel openings have sharp edges that…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1994
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 1994 Volkswagen Jetta
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
20 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