1995 Volkswagen Jetta Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 10%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta, 10% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 13 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Well, I' had some serious problems with the 1995 vw Jetta iii. First, I had to put 2 new struts plus a whole new exhaust system. Next, the instrument cluster failed to work. It was taxing on the entire transmission, and it costs over $450 usd to repair. On my way home from a 2 1/2 hour tri the car stalled for no apparent reason. I had to push the car off the road, and when I checked the oil I was shocked to discover I barely had half a quart in it , after having an oil change less than 1200 miles ago. I got the car home, and they told me that I had a blown head gasket that cost me $900 usd. …”
NHTSA complaint #10194082, filed 2007-06, 68,000 miles“Passenger's airbag deployed in minor fender-bender crash and nearly killed my 3-yr.-old despite the fact that I followed vw's instructions regarding children and airbags!”
NHTSA complaint #706508, filed 1999-05“Consumer crashed into the back of a 93 honda at 15-20 MPH, the air bag deflated, upon impact, consumer sustained broken nose/busted eye/both inner arms burned, and right breast black and blue. Consumer said airbag released a chocking smoke taste.”
NHTSA complaint #809770, filed 1997-03“When driving over a small pothole both passenger's and driver's side airbags deployed. 8-year old passenger received 3rd degree buns on his neck, driver suffered from whiplash. Dealer not able to find location of the car at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #807150, filed 1997-02“Air bags : driving approximately 45mph rearended another vehicle and neither air bag deployed. Vehicle is in for repairs, waiting for adjuster to inspect.”
NHTSA complaint #812152, filed 1997-05Related service bulletins
- 10213836Jan 22, 2016Airbag Issues.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 16 | 3% |
| 2018 | 6 | 19% |
| 2017 | 21 | 13% |
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 9% |
| 2014 | 37 | 10% |
| 2013 | 31 | 6% |
| 2012 | 34 | 7% |
| 2011 | 37 | 6% |
| 2010 | 31 | 4% |
| 2009 | 35 | 4% |
| 2008 | 20 | 11% |
| 2007 | 35 | 17% |
| 2006 | 65 | 11% |
| 2005 | 26 | 10% |
| 2004 | 21 | 9% |
| 2003 | 77 | 17% |
| 2002 | 108 | 15% |
| 2001 | 97 | 15% |
| 2000 | 41 | 9% |
| 1999 | 30 | 9% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 9% |
| 1995 | 22 | 10% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta
45 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
37 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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