1986 Volkswagen Jetta Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta. Part of Generation 2 (Mk2) — 1985–1992.

19851987
Complaints
18
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1986 Volkswagen Jetta Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

#23 complaints

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Avg mileage:97,869 mi
#32 complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP5———
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE3——97,869 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL22——
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY2———
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE2———
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1———
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1———
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1———

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