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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Service Brakes, Air Drum Drum

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #541940

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM . BRAKE DRUMS FAILED CAUSING GRINDING..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWWC81H9SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in BRAINTREE, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19950901. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Air Bags

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #542261

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 25, 1998.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING COLLISION..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWWC81HXSM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19980905. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Power Train Manual Transmission

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #784928

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . ENGINE WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS UP HILL, ON FLAT ROAD OR SHIFTS THREE TIMES JUST TO GET TO 30 MPH, VEHICLE HAD A FULL TUNE UP, NEW OXYGEN SENSOR AND NEW TRANSMISSION STILL WILL NOT DRIVE SMOOTHLY.*ET.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in WEST POINT, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #784928

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL . ENGINE WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS UP HILL, ON FLAT ROAD OR SHIFTS THREE TIMES JUST TO GET TO 30 MPH, VEHICLE HAD A FULL TUNE UP, NEW OXYGEN SENSOR AND NEW TRANSMISSION STILL WILL NOT DRIVE SMOOTHLY.*ET.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in WEST POINT, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Seat Belts Front Anchorage

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #566791

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE . CONSUMER STATE THAT BACK LEFT SEABELT STUCK, WILL NOT TIGHTEN, AND CAR IS MISSING BACK SEAT MIDDLE SEATBELT. *MJ.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in LA HABRAR, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020603. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Power Train Axle Assembly

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #566791

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY . CONSUMER STATE THAT WHEN CAR WAS SOLD FRONT AND REAR AXLE WAS DAMAGED. *MJ.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in LA HABRAR, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020603. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Structure Body

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10010897

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . WHERE TO START? PROBLEM WITH THE LOCK CYLINDERS, WHICH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS BLOWN OUT, REPLACED THE BULBS AND 1 MONTH LATER THEY ARE BLOWN OUT AGAIN, WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, THE STEEL CABLE SNAPPED INSIDE THE HOUSING FAULTY DESIGNED WHEEL AND MOTORS BLOWN, CAN NOT BUY MOTORS SEPARATELY NEED TO BUY THE WHOLE REGULATOR WHICH COSTS OVER $200, PAINT PEELED AND CRACKED, SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF HAD TO RE-GLUE, AND THAT IS ALL I CAN THINK OF OFF HAND I AM NOT INCLUDING THE NUMEROUS SUSPENSION AND EXHAUST PROBLEMS.*JB.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWSC81H7SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in EAST WINDSOR, NJ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Electrical System

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10010897

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHERE TO START? PROBLEM WITH THE LOCK CYLINDERS, WHICH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS BLOWN OUT, REPLACED THE BULBS AND 1 MONTH LATER THEY ARE BLOWN OUT AGAIN, WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, THE STEEL CABLE SNAPPED INSIDE THE HOUSING FAULTY DESIGNED WHEEL AND MOTORS BLOWN, CAN NOT BUY MOTORS SEPARATELY NEED TO BUY THE WHOLE REGULATOR WHICH COSTS OVER $200, PAINT PEELED AND CRACKED, SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF HAD TO RE-GLUE, AND THAT IS ALL I CAN THINK OF OFF HAND I AM NOT INCLUDING THE NUMEROUS SUSPENSION AND EXHAUST PROBLEMS.*JB.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWSC81H7SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in EAST WINDSOR, NJ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Latches/locks/linkages

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10010897

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . WHERE TO START? PROBLEM WITH THE LOCK CYLINDERS, WHICH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS BLOWN OUT, REPLACED THE BULBS AND 1 MONTH LATER THEY ARE BLOWN OUT AGAIN, WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, THE STEEL CABLE SNAPPED INSIDE THE HOUSING FAULTY DESIGNED WHEEL AND MOTORS BLOWN, CAN NOT BUY MOTORS SEPARATELY NEED TO BUY THE WHOLE REGULATOR WHICH COSTS OVER $200, PAINT PEELED AND CRACKED, SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF HAD TO RE-GLUE, AND THAT IS ALL I CAN THINK OF OFF HAND I AM NOT INCLUDING THE NUMEROUS SUSPENSION AND EXHAUST PROBLEMS.*JB.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWSC81H7SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in EAST WINDSOR, NJ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Suspension

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10010897

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SUSPENSION . WHERE TO START? PROBLEM WITH THE LOCK CYLINDERS, WHICH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS BLOWN OUT, REPLACED THE BULBS AND 1 MONTH LATER THEY ARE BLOWN OUT AGAIN, WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, THE STEEL CABLE SNAPPED INSIDE THE HOUSING FAULTY DESIGNED WHEEL AND MOTORS BLOWN, CAN NOT BUY MOTORS SEPARATELY NEED TO BUY THE WHOLE REGULATOR WHICH COSTS OVER $200, PAINT PEELED AND CRACKED, SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF HAD TO RE-GLUE, AND THAT IS ALL I CAN THINK OF OFF HAND I AM NOT INCLUDING THE NUMEROUS SUSPENSION AND EXHAUST PROBLEMS.*JB.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWSC81H7SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in EAST WINDSOR, NJ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10010897

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . WHERE TO START? PROBLEM WITH THE LOCK CYLINDERS, WHICH BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS BLOWN OUT, REPLACED THE BULBS AND 1 MONTH LATER THEY ARE BLOWN OUT AGAIN, WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED, THE STEEL CABLE SNAPPED INSIDE THE HOUSING FAULTY DESIGNED WHEEL AND MOTORS BLOWN, CAN NOT BUY MOTORS SEPARATELY NEED TO BUY THE WHOLE REGULATOR WHICH COSTS OVER $200, PAINT PEELED AND CRACKED, SIDE MOLDING FELL OFF HAD TO RE-GLUE, AND THAT IS ALL I CAN THINK OF OFF HAND I AM NOT INCLUDING THE NUMEROUS SUSPENSION AND EXHAUST PROBLEMS.*JB.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWSC81H7SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in EAST WINDSOR, NJ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10047617

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Feb 05, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . LOCKS BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES. *LA.0 person(s) died.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in COUNTRYSIDE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: FOREST IMPORTS . DEALER'S CITY: VILLA PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Steering Wheel And Handle Bar

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10047621

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on May 06, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR . STEERING WHEEL BLOCKS ENTERING THE CURVE WHEN ROADS ARE WET. *LA.Mileage was 40000 miles. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in COUNTRYSIDE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: FOREST IMPORTS . DEALER'S CITY: VILLA PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10051786

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Dec 16, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH . A PEDESTRIAN INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS PUSHED FROM UNDER A CAR PORT ONTO THE STREET, AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. FIRE STARTED FROM WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BENEATH THE DASH. THE FIRST OWNER OF THE VEHICLE CLAIMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT.*AK.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in BATON ROUGE, LA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10060416

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Feb 29, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.Mileage was 137050 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRA81H1SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in NEWTOWN, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031128. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10110174

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . WELL LETS START WITH THE WINDOW MOTORS, I HAVE HAD MY CAR SINCE 1998 AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY WINDOW MOTORS FOR EACH WINDOW AT LEAST 2 OR 3 TIMES. I WHICH I HAVE HAD TO PAY $300 OR MORE. ALSO THE SIDE STRIPING WHICH MELTS OFF IN THE SUN HAS BEEN REPLACED ALSO 3 OR 4 TIMES COSTING $100 EACH ROUND. WHY IS IT THAT THESE ITEMS HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED OR REPLACED FOR FREE WHEN IT IS NOT THE USERS FAULT FOR THESE ITEMS GOING BAD OR FALLING OFF!!!!!*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in BRISTOW, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: HONDA OF FAIRFAX .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10126118

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . DRIVING EAST ON I-70 ABOUT 15 MILES EAST OF FRISCO, CO, THERE WAS SUDDENLY THICK WHITE STEAM COMING OUT OF MY VENTS, FOLLOWED BY BOILING HOT COOLANT POURING ONTO MY FEET. IT WAS HARD TO SEE, AND HARD TO BRAKE BECAUSE OF THE HOT FLUID. I WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER. I IMMEDIATLY CALLED VW OF AMERICA, BECAUSE I HAD HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING. MY FEET WERE COVERED IN COOLANT, AND BURNED. I CAN STILL TASTE THE COOLANT IN MY NOSE. THE HEATER CORE WENT OUT, AND CAUSED THE COOLAND TO ENTER THE HEATER DUCTS. THE CAR IS AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TODAY, AND VW HAS SAID THAT THEY WILL PAY FOR THE REPAIR. IT AMAZES ME THAT THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PART, EVEN THOUGH THEY ISSUED RECALLS FOR THE OLDER CARS WITH SIMILIAR PROBLEMS. I JUST WANT TO DO SOMETHING THAT WILL PREVENT PEOPLE FROM GETTING INTO TROUBLE BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECTIVE PART IN THE FUTURE..1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 152000 miles. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in ROCKFORD, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 20020701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10144435

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 24, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW MOTORS AND PARTS. FAILURE OF THESE POWER WINDOWS ARE CONSISTANTLY FAILING ONE AFTER THE ANOTHER. I HAD SMOKE AND AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND FAILING BLINKERS WHICH WERE BOTH RELATED. I REPLACED THE BLINKER SYSTEM AND PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. THE LOCK FREEZE EASILY IN COLD WEATHER AND I HAVE HAD THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK COMPLETELY FALL APART WHILE UNLOCKING THE CAR. THE SEAL ON FRONT WINDSHIELD IS WEARING AWAY CAUSING LEAKING OF RAIN AND THIS WILL BE FIXED WITH $100 RESEALING OF WINDSHIELD. RUSTING IS OCCURRING UNDER CAR AND ON UNDERSIDE OF DOORS, VW SAID IT MUST BE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT TO BE COVERED (WOULDN'T THAT BE BIGGER PROBLEM IF IT OCCURRED FROM THE INSIDE??). THE OIL SEAL IS LEAKING. THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. THE MIDDLE CONSOLE WAS PERMANENTLY LOCKED AND DEALER TOOK IT LOCK OUT SAYING IT WAS BROKEN. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CONTAINER HAS BROKEN TWICE. THIS IS ALL WITH 85,000 MILES. THESE ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH JETTA BUT WINDOW MOTORS AND MOLDING ARE BY FAR TWO MAIN PROBLEMS THAT SHOULD BE COVERED WITH A RECALL, ASK ANY JETTA OWNER. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19950505. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Structure

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10144435

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 24, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE . I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW MOTORS AND PARTS. FAILURE OF THESE POWER WINDOWS ARE CONSISTANTLY FAILING ONE AFTER THE ANOTHER. I HAD SMOKE AND AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND FAILING BLINKERS WHICH WERE BOTH RELATED. I REPLACED THE BLINKER SYSTEM AND PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. THE LOCK FREEZE EASILY IN COLD WEATHER AND I HAVE HAD THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK COMPLETELY FALL APART WHILE UNLOCKING THE CAR. THE SEAL ON FRONT WINDSHIELD IS WEARING AWAY CAUSING LEAKING OF RAIN AND THIS WILL BE FIXED WITH $100 RESEALING OF WINDSHIELD. RUSTING IS OCCURRING UNDER CAR AND ON UNDERSIDE OF DOORS, VW SAID IT MUST BE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT TO BE COVERED (WOULDN'T THAT BE BIGGER PROBLEM IF IT OCCURRED FROM THE INSIDE??). THE OIL SEAL IS LEAKING. THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. THE MIDDLE CONSOLE WAS PERMANENTLY LOCKED AND DEALER TOOK IT LOCK OUT SAYING IT WAS BROKEN. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CONTAINER HAS BROKEN TWICE. THIS IS ALL WITH 85,000 MILES. THESE ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH JETTA BUT WINDOW MOTORS AND MOLDING ARE BY FAR TWO MAIN PROBLEMS THAT SHOULD BE COVERED WITH A RECALL, ASK ANY JETTA OWNER. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19950505. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Latches/locks/linkages

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10144435

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 24, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW MOTORS AND PARTS. FAILURE OF THESE POWER WINDOWS ARE CONSISTANTLY FAILING ONE AFTER THE ANOTHER. I HAD SMOKE AND AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND FAILING BLINKERS WHICH WERE BOTH RELATED. I REPLACED THE BLINKER SYSTEM AND PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. THE LOCK FREEZE EASILY IN COLD WEATHER AND I HAVE HAD THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK COMPLETELY FALL APART WHILE UNLOCKING THE CAR. THE SEAL ON FRONT WINDSHIELD IS WEARING AWAY CAUSING LEAKING OF RAIN AND THIS WILL BE FIXED WITH $100 RESEALING OF WINDSHIELD. RUSTING IS OCCURRING UNDER CAR AND ON UNDERSIDE OF DOORS, VW SAID IT MUST BE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT TO BE COVERED (WOULDN'T THAT BE BIGGER PROBLEM IF IT OCCURRED FROM THE INSIDE??). THE OIL SEAL IS LEAKING. THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. THE MIDDLE CONSOLE WAS PERMANENTLY LOCKED AND DEALER TOOK IT LOCK OUT SAYING IT WAS BROKEN. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CONTAINER HAS BROKEN TWICE. THIS IS ALL WITH 85,000 MILES. THESE ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH JETTA BUT WINDOW MOTORS AND MOLDING ARE BY FAR TWO MAIN PROBLEMS THAT SHOULD BE COVERED WITH A RECALL, ASK ANY JETTA OWNER. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19950505. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Electrical System Ignition Module

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10144435

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 24, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE . I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW MOTORS AND PARTS. FAILURE OF THESE POWER WINDOWS ARE CONSISTANTLY FAILING ONE AFTER THE ANOTHER. I HAD SMOKE AND AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND FAILING BLINKERS WHICH WERE BOTH RELATED. I REPLACED THE BLINKER SYSTEM AND PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. THE LOCK FREEZE EASILY IN COLD WEATHER AND I HAVE HAD THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK COMPLETELY FALL APART WHILE UNLOCKING THE CAR. THE SEAL ON FRONT WINDSHIELD IS WEARING AWAY CAUSING LEAKING OF RAIN AND THIS WILL BE FIXED WITH $100 RESEALING OF WINDSHIELD. RUSTING IS OCCURRING UNDER CAR AND ON UNDERSIDE OF DOORS, VW SAID IT MUST BE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT TO BE COVERED (WOULDN'T THAT BE BIGGER PROBLEM IF IT OCCURRED FROM THE INSIDE??). THE OIL SEAL IS LEAKING. THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. THE MIDDLE CONSOLE WAS PERMANENTLY LOCKED AND DEALER TOOK IT LOCK OUT SAYING IT WAS BROKEN. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CONTAINER HAS BROKEN TWICE. THIS IS ALL WITH 85,000 MILES. THESE ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH JETTA BUT WINDOW MOTORS AND MOLDING ARE BY FAR TWO MAIN PROBLEMS THAT SHOULD BE COVERED WITH A RECALL, ASK ANY JETTA OWNER. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19950505. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10144435

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 24, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS . I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW MOTORS AND PARTS. FAILURE OF THESE POWER WINDOWS ARE CONSISTANTLY FAILING ONE AFTER THE ANOTHER. I HAD SMOKE AND AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND FAILING BLINKERS WHICH WERE BOTH RELATED. I REPLACED THE BLINKER SYSTEM AND PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. THE LOCK FREEZE EASILY IN COLD WEATHER AND I HAVE HAD THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK COMPLETELY FALL APART WHILE UNLOCKING THE CAR. THE SEAL ON FRONT WINDSHIELD IS WEARING AWAY CAUSING LEAKING OF RAIN AND THIS WILL BE FIXED WITH $100 RESEALING OF WINDSHIELD. RUSTING IS OCCURRING UNDER CAR AND ON UNDERSIDE OF DOORS, VW SAID IT MUST BE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT TO BE COVERED (WOULDN'T THAT BE BIGGER PROBLEM IF IT OCCURRED FROM THE INSIDE??). THE OIL SEAL IS LEAKING. THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. THE MIDDLE CONSOLE WAS PERMANENTLY LOCKED AND DEALER TOOK IT LOCK OUT SAYING IT WAS BROKEN. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CONTAINER HAS BROKEN TWICE. THIS IS ALL WITH 85,000 MILES. THESE ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH JETTA BUT WINDOW MOTORS AND MOLDING ARE BY FAR TWO MAIN PROBLEMS THAT SHOULD BE COVERED WITH A RECALL, ASK ANY JETTA OWNER. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19950505. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Visibility

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10144435

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 24, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . I BOUGHT MY JETTA III GLS IN 1995 BRAND NEW. WITHIN A YEAR THE MOLDING ON THE DOORS STARTED PEELING OFF AND EVENTUALLY FALLING OFF. THE DEALER SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT GLUED AND IT NEVER STUCK. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR YEARS WITH ONE MOLDING MISSING. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE POWER WINDOW MOTORS AND PARTS. FAILURE OF THESE POWER WINDOWS ARE CONSISTANTLY FAILING ONE AFTER THE ANOTHER. I HAD SMOKE AND AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND FAILING BLINKERS WHICH WERE BOTH RELATED. I REPLACED THE BLINKER SYSTEM AND PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. THE LOCK FREEZE EASILY IN COLD WEATHER AND I HAVE HAD THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK COMPLETELY FALL APART WHILE UNLOCKING THE CAR. THE SEAL ON FRONT WINDSHIELD IS WEARING AWAY CAUSING LEAKING OF RAIN AND THIS WILL BE FIXED WITH $100 RESEALING OF WINDSHIELD. RUSTING IS OCCURRING UNDER CAR AND ON UNDERSIDE OF DOORS, VW SAID IT MUST BE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT TO BE COVERED (WOULDN'T THAT BE BIGGER PROBLEM IF IT OCCURRED FROM THE INSIDE??). THE OIL SEAL IS LEAKING. THE OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. THE MIDDLE CONSOLE WAS PERMANENTLY LOCKED AND DEALER TOOK IT LOCK OUT SAYING IT WAS BROKEN. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CONTAINER HAS BROKEN TWICE. THIS IS ALL WITH 85,000 MILES. THESE ARE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH JETTA BUT WINDOW MOTORS AND MOLDING ARE BY FAR TWO MAIN PROBLEMS THAT SHOULD BE COVERED WITH A RECALL, ASK ANY JETTA OWNER. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19950505. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10145534

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I WAS ON MY WAY BACK TO GALVESTON FROM HOUSTON (ON I-45) WITH MY SPOUSE AND A TEN MONTH OLD SON IN OUR 95 VOLKWAGEN JETTA GLX VR6. AFTER CROSSING THE LAND BRIDGE, I SUDDENLY FOUND A DENSE WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM MY VENTILATION PORTS AND A DIFFERENT SMELL STARTED COMING. I COULD HARDLY SEE THE ROAD. INITIALLY, I THOUGHT IT MUST BE THE HEAVY DEW (HUMIDITY) ADSORBED ON THE WINDSHIELD. THEREFORE, I SLIGHTLY INCREASED THE TEMPERATURE RANGE OF THE HEATER BUT THE SITUATION BECAME WORST. THE CAR WAS WITH A SPEED 55 MPH. I SENSED THE DANGER IN CONTINUING TO DRIVE AND I PULLED OVER, OTHERWISE I COULD HAVE CRASHED. I WAS TOO SCARED AS MY FAMILY WAS WITH ME. I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT WAS HAPPENING. I ALSO SAW THAT THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR WAS FLASHING. THEN I REALIZED THAT THERE IS SOMETHING ELSE THAT MUST HAVE GONE WRONG. I CLEANED THE WINDSHIELD AND SLOWLY REACHED HOME AS I WAS VERY CLOSE TO GALVESTON. IT WAS A NIGHTMARE FOR ME. I THANK GOD THAT NOTHING WRONG HAPPENED. THE NEXT DAY, I CONTACTED THE AUTO MECHANICS TO ASK WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND TO ESTIMATE THE COST TO FIX IT. HE TOLD THE HEATER CORE BROKE AND REPAIR IS VERY COSTLY. I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR THE PRICE. HE ADVISED TO BY PASS THE HEATER. SO I DID. NOW, MY CAR IS WITHOUT HEATER. IN THESE COLD DAYS I CAN¿¿T TAKE MY FAMILY OUT ANYWHERE. I HOPE MY EXPERIENCE WILL HELP THE OTHER DRIVERS IN THE STATES SPECIFICALLY THOSE WHO ARE DRIVING SIMILAR CAR AS MINE. I ALSO HOPE THAT THE PART WHICH FAILED ON MY CAR WILL BE RECALLED AND GET FIXED. I PRAY NOBODY SHOULD GET IN THIS KIND OF SITUATION AND MENTAL STRESSES I WENT THROUGH. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWTE81H7SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in GALVESTON, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 20041012. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10167523

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Sept 06, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . 1) THERE WAS NO WARNING LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM WORK DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND HAD JUST COME TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY 2) THE HEATER CORE FAILED DEPOSITING ENGINE TEMPERATURE COOLANT (>200 DEGREE) INTO THE FOOT WELLS AND RELEASING COOLANT VAPORS INTO THE CABIN. THE WINDOWS WERE INSTANTLY OBSCURED AND I WAS FORCED TO LEAN OUT THE WINDOW TO REACH THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HAD I BEEN STILL ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS OCCURRED DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, I WOULD HAVE VERY LIKELY BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AS MY VISION WAS IMMEDIATELY IMPAIRED AND THE HOT COOLANT MADE MANIPULATING THE PEDALS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. 3) THE HEATER HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY BYPASSED IN THE ENGINE BAY PENDING THE RESOLUTION OF MY CASE WITH VW OF AMERICA TO DETERMINE IF THEY WILL COVER THE REPAIR COSTS. *JB.0 person(s) died.Mileage was 104768 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWTD81H0SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in FARMINGTON, MN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19950922. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTHPOINT VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (225) 291-6000 . DEALER'S CITY: BATON ROUGE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: LA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 70817 .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10180865

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Jan 25, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . HEATER CORE ON 95 JETTA GL III BROKEN. SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY PART WITH MANY, MANY VERIFIED COMPLAINTS. VWOA SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL AND REPLACE THIS PART FOR FREE. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 126000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRC81H0SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in CHESTER, VT. Vehicle was purchased on 20000614. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Latches/locks/linkages Hood Latch

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10193037

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH . HOOD OPENED WHILE DRIVING REAR BRAKE LINE FAIL.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 138544 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRA81H65M. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in LEBANON, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030210. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HA BOYD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 71722729599 . DEALER'S CITY: LEBANON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 17042 .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Electrical System Battery

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10194082

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY . 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. I GOT THE CAR FIXED, AND IT WAS RUNNING FINE FOR A WHILE, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED STALLING AT RANDOM MOMENTS. ONE TIME, I WAS ON A NASTY MOUNTAIN ROAD, WITH NO PLACE TO STOP, I ALMOST HIT A ROCK WALL, I WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO FINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. IT TOOK THEM 3 TIMES TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS A CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. I ALSO HAVE A DUMMY AIR BAG LIGHT THAT NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT, AND NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I ASKED MY MECHANIC COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE BATTERY LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. ANOTHER PROBLEM WAS THE WINDSHIELD COWL THAT PROTECTED THE CAR AND ENGINE FROM DEBRIS. IT WAS COMPLETELY DRY ROTTED, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE FOOT WELLS. MY MOST RECENT PROBLEM HAS BEEN BEEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. MY BACK DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE I GOT THE CAR, BUT THIS WA SA NEW PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, YOU COULD NOT BUY JUST THE WINDOW REGULATOR, AND YOU HAVE TO BUY THE MOTOR AS WELL. I'M TIRED OF THE CAR, AND IT WAS UNFORTUNATE BECAUSE I LOVE DRIVING IT. IT WAS A NICE LOOKING CAR. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS HAPPENE DTHE LAST YEAR, AND IT COST ME OVER $3,500 USD TO HAVE THEM FIXED.*AK.Mileage was 68000 miles. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in SAUGERTIES, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20060801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Fuel System, Other Delivery Fuel Pump

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10194082

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . 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. I GOT THE CAR FIXED, AND IT WAS RUNNING FINE FOR A WHILE, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED STALLING AT RANDOM MOMENTS. ONE TIME, I WAS ON A NASTY MOUNTAIN ROAD, WITH NO PLACE TO STOP, I ALMOST HIT A ROCK WALL, I WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO FINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. IT TOOK THEM 3 TIMES TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS A CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. I ALSO HAVE A DUMMY AIR BAG LIGHT THAT NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT, AND NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I ASKED MY MECHANIC COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE BATTERY LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. ANOTHER PROBLEM WAS THE WINDSHIELD COWL THAT PROTECTED THE CAR AND ENGINE FROM DEBRIS. IT WAS COMPLETELY DRY ROTTED, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE FOOT WELLS. MY MOST RECENT PROBLEM HAS BEEN BEEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. MY BACK DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE I GOT THE CAR, BUT THIS WA SA NEW PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, YOU COULD NOT BUY JUST THE WINDOW REGULATOR, AND YOU HAVE TO BUY THE MOTOR AS WELL. I'M TIRED OF THE CAR, AND IT WAS UNFORTUNATE BECAUSE I LOVE DRIVING IT. IT WAS A NICE LOOKING CAR. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS HAPPENE DTHE LAST YEAR, AND IT COST ME OVER $3,500 USD TO HAVE THEM FIXED.*AK.Mileage was 68000 miles. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in SAUGERTIES, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20060801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10194082

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . 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. I GOT THE CAR FIXED, AND IT WAS RUNNING FINE FOR A WHILE, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED STALLING AT RANDOM MOMENTS. ONE TIME, I WAS ON A NASTY MOUNTAIN ROAD, WITH NO PLACE TO STOP, I ALMOST HIT A ROCK WALL, I WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO FINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. IT TOOK THEM 3 TIMES TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS A CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. I ALSO HAVE A DUMMY AIR BAG LIGHT THAT NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT, AND NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I ASKED MY MECHANIC COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE BATTERY LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. ANOTHER PROBLEM WAS THE WINDSHIELD COWL THAT PROTECTED THE CAR AND ENGINE FROM DEBRIS. IT WAS COMPLETELY DRY ROTTED, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE FOOT WELLS. MY MOST RECENT PROBLEM HAS BEEN BEEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. MY BACK DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE I GOT THE CAR, BUT THIS WA SA NEW PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, YOU COULD NOT BUY JUST THE WINDOW REGULATOR, AND YOU HAVE TO BUY THE MOTOR AS WELL. I'M TIRED OF THE CAR, AND IT WAS UNFORTUNATE BECAUSE I LOVE DRIVING IT. IT WAS A NICE LOOKING CAR. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS HAPPENE DTHE LAST YEAR, AND IT COST ME OVER $3,500 USD TO HAVE THEM FIXED.*AK.Mileage was 68000 miles. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in SAUGERTIES, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20060801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Digital Instrument Panel

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10194082

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL . 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. I GOT THE CAR FIXED, AND IT WAS RUNNING FINE FOR A WHILE, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED STALLING AT RANDOM MOMENTS. ONE TIME, I WAS ON A NASTY MOUNTAIN ROAD, WITH NO PLACE TO STOP, I ALMOST HIT A ROCK WALL, I WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO FINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. IT TOOK THEM 3 TIMES TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS A CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. I ALSO HAVE A DUMMY AIR BAG LIGHT THAT NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT, AND NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I ASKED MY MECHANIC COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE BATTERY LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. ANOTHER PROBLEM WAS THE WINDSHIELD COWL THAT PROTECTED THE CAR AND ENGINE FROM DEBRIS. IT WAS COMPLETELY DRY ROTTED, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE FOOT WELLS. MY MOST RECENT PROBLEM HAS BEEN BEEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. MY BACK DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE I GOT THE CAR, BUT THIS WA SA NEW PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, YOU COULD NOT BUY JUST THE WINDOW REGULATOR, AND YOU HAVE TO BUY THE MOTOR AS WELL. I'M TIRED OF THE CAR, AND IT WAS UNFORTUNATE BECAUSE I LOVE DRIVING IT. IT WAS A NICE LOOKING CAR. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS HAPPENE DTHE LAST YEAR, AND IT COST ME OVER $3,500 USD TO HAVE THEM FIXED.*AK.Mileage was 68000 miles. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in SAUGERTIES, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20060801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10194082

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . 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. I GOT THE CAR FIXED, AND IT WAS RUNNING FINE FOR A WHILE, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED STALLING AT RANDOM MOMENTS. ONE TIME, I WAS ON A NASTY MOUNTAIN ROAD, WITH NO PLACE TO STOP, I ALMOST HIT A ROCK WALL, I WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO FINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. IT TOOK THEM 3 TIMES TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS A CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. I ALSO HAVE A DUMMY AIR BAG LIGHT THAT NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT, AND NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I ASKED MY MECHANIC COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE BATTERY LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. ANOTHER PROBLEM WAS THE WINDSHIELD COWL THAT PROTECTED THE CAR AND ENGINE FROM DEBRIS. IT WAS COMPLETELY DRY ROTTED, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE FOOT WELLS. MY MOST RECENT PROBLEM HAS BEEN BEEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. MY BACK DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE I GOT THE CAR, BUT THIS WA SA NEW PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, YOU COULD NOT BUY JUST THE WINDOW REGULATOR, AND YOU HAVE TO BUY THE MOTOR AS WELL. I'M TIRED OF THE CAR, AND IT WAS UNFORTUNATE BECAUSE I LOVE DRIVING IT. IT WAS A NICE LOOKING CAR. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS HAPPENE DTHE LAST YEAR, AND IT COST ME OVER $3,500 USD TO HAVE THEM FIXED.*AK.Mileage was 68000 miles. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in SAUGERTIES, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20060801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Suspension Rear Shock Absorber

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10194082

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER . 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. I GOT THE CAR FIXED, AND IT WAS RUNNING FINE FOR A WHILE, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED STALLING AT RANDOM MOMENTS. ONE TIME, I WAS ON A NASTY MOUNTAIN ROAD, WITH NO PLACE TO STOP, I ALMOST HIT A ROCK WALL, I WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO FINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. IT TOOK THEM 3 TIMES TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS A CLOGGED FUEL PUMP. I ALSO HAVE A DUMMY AIR BAG LIGHT THAT NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT, AND NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I ASKED MY MECHANIC COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE BATTERY LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. ANOTHER PROBLEM WAS THE WINDSHIELD COWL THAT PROTECTED THE CAR AND ENGINE FROM DEBRIS. IT WAS COMPLETELY DRY ROTTED, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE FOOT WELLS. MY MOST RECENT PROBLEM HAS BEEN BEEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR. MY BACK DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE I GOT THE CAR, BUT THIS WA SA NEW PROBLEM. APPARENTLY, YOU COULD NOT BUY JUST THE WINDOW REGULATOR, AND YOU HAVE TO BUY THE MOTOR AS WELL. I'M TIRED OF THE CAR, AND IT WAS UNFORTUNATE BECAUSE I LOVE DRIVING IT. IT WAS A NICE LOOKING CAR. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS HAPPENE DTHE LAST YEAR, AND IT COST ME OVER $3,500 USD TO HAVE THEM FIXED.*AK.Mileage was 68000 miles. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in SAUGERTIES, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20060801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10197307

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . HEATER CORE VW JETTA 1995. VW IS AWARE THAT HEATER CORES ON ALL JETTA'S FROM 1990-1998 HAVE A POORLY MANUFACURED HEATER CORE. IN 1990 THEY ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 1990 PASSAT. THEY STILL HAVE NOT CORRECTED THIS FAULT AND WENT ON TO INSTALL THE SAME PART ON ALL 1990-1998 JETTA III'S. LAST WEEK WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY JETTA FILLED UP WITH COOLANT SMOKE IN THE CABIN. I VEERED OFF THE ROAD. I RAN INTO A FENCE. VW WHILE IT HAS OFFERED GOOD FAITH REPAIRS IN THE PAST NOW REFUSED TO COVER THIS SYSTEMIC FAILURE AND THE COST TO REPAIR THIS ITEM IS $500- $800. *TR .Mileage was 189899 miles. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in SONOMA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19970402. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB LEWIS . DEALER'S CITY: SAN JOSE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10199910

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY BURNING COOLANT STARTED SPEWING ON MY LEGS, I NEARLY LOST CONTROL, WHEN I PULLED OVER I NOTICED THAT THE CARPET WAS SOAKED IN ANTI-FREEZE. HEATER CORE BLEW. I CALLED VW AFTER HEARING THEY WOULD REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE AND WAS BLOWN OFF. *TR.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 176000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRC81H8SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in ALBRIGHTSVILLE, PA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VWOA .
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Steering

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10227529

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STEERING . SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL IN HOT WEATHER. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 138500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRA81H9SM. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in CENTERVILLE, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 Safety Review #10254365

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 car safety problem was reported on Jan 08, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHEN COMING UP TO A STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CAR RESTARTS APPROX 1 TO 2 HOURS LATER WITH NO ISSUES, BUT FAILS AGAIN SEVERAL DAYS LATER. TAKEN VEHICLE TO MECHANIC NUMEROUS TIMES FOR PROBLEM WHICH COULD NOT BE RESOLVED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 143000 miles. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III 1995 problem was reported in LAKEVILLE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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