1995 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 10%of 220 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 22 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta, 10% of the 220 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Transmission would go forward when placed in reverse. Much noise was present. At 100017 miles dealer claimed transmission was ok so I should just drive the car. Dealer / volks n.a. Claim mileage exceeded warranty therefore they were not responsible for any portion of the cost of repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #742524, filed 2001-03“Both rear wheel bearings failed within one month. The first (left) failure happened at low speed with plenty of warning sounds. The second (right) failure was at highway speed, resulting in wheel separation and loss of control. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer have offered an explanation or apology for not inspecting all wheel bearings after the first premature failure.”
NHTSA complaint #711706, filed 1999-09“When travelling at 30 MPH, the rear end jerked, sparks from the right rear wheel. When stopped, the right rear wheel and drum was missing. Dealer contacted, and could not duplicate the problem. Repairs made at consumer's expense. Mechanic diagnosed problem as a disintegration of wheel bearings.”
NHTSA complaint #831902, filed 1999-02“Following approximately two dozen visits to the dealership for a correction, nothing was found. At one point an air flow sensor was replaced, but the it did not correct the problem. Often times a hesitation will occur when I'm acccelerating into traffic or attempting to climb a hill or mountain. In addition, when shifting into gear the transmission will jerk and shifting into gear very roughly while climbing a hill/mountain.”
NHTSA complaint #710351, filed 1999-08“Received recall notice in the mail (#98v160000) (mfg. Recall #uc) & notified dealer. Was informed that parts were not available. Called manufacturer & told parts mailed to dealer. Dealer has yet to receive parts for hood latch. Been to 2 dealerships. Transmission was rebuilt three times. Radio failed. Cluster housing replaced three times. Alarm computer replaced. Headlight switch replaced.distributor cap and rotor button replaced. Instrument cluster replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #829352, filed 1998-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 25% |
| 2024 | 7 | 15% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 13% |
| 2019 | 163 | 30% |
| 2018 | 5 | 16% |
| 2017 | 15 | 9% |
| 2016 | 22 | 14% |
| 2015 | 23 | 12% |
| 2014 | 74 | 19% |
| 2013 | 141 | 27% |
| 2012 | 46 | 9% |
| 2011 | 54 | 9% |
| 2010 | 111 | 13% |
| 2009 | 141 | 16% |
| 2008 | 53 | 28% |
| 2007 | 33 | 16% |
| 2006 | 245 | 42% |
| 2005 | 84 | 34% |
| 2004 | 35 | 15% |
| 2003 | 54 | 12% |
| 2002 | 103 | 15% |
| 2001 | 62 | 9% |
| 2000 | 37 | 8% |
| 1999 | 30 | 9% |
| 1998 | 14 | 7% |
| 1997 | 8 | 15% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 22 | 10% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 4 | 31% |
Other parts of the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta
45 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
37 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsAir bags
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.
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