1988 Volkswagen Jetta Review

1988 Volkswagen Jetta is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 171.10 in length and 55.70 in height. Made in Germany, 1988 Volkswagen Jetta has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 10,590 with just total of 8 recalls in the past 1988 Volkswagen Jetta. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 SOHC 8V and uses 22 of gasoline in the city and 22 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Jetta
Trims Available: 4
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 3A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $10,590 USD
MPG: 25 City / 34 HWY
Tires: 175/70TR13
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen Jetta 1988 Trims

1988 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 29 HWY

1988 Volkswagen Jetta GL

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 3A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 34 HWY

1988 Volkswagen Jetta Coupe

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 3A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 34 HWY

1988 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 3A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 34 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1VWFB9164JV028820
  • WVWFA9164JW321018
  • 1VWFA9161JV004140
  • WVWFA9163JW321124
  • WVWFB9169JW353458
  • 1VWFA916XJV007943
  • 1VWFB9169JV032281
  • 1VWFB9161JV020903
  • WVWFB9167JW145028
  • 1VWFB9167JV021067
  • 1VWFB916XJV036792
  • 1VWFB9167JV016757

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E018000 started on /Date(1141189200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."

Consequence: BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.

Recall 87V175000 started on /Date(564037200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT BE MARKED WITH LETTERS RES TO IDENTIFY THE RESUME FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101.

Consequence: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 101.

Remedy: REPLACE PART OF CRUISE SWITCH PORTION.

Recall 88V144000 started on /Date(588830400000-0400)/.

Summary: BRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED WITH THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER UNIT INSUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED.

Consequence: BRAKE BOOSTER HALVES COULD SEPARATE UNDER HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION AND BRAKING POWER WOULD SUDDENLY DIMINISH WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTERS AS NECESSARY.

Recall 87V182000 started on /Date(565333200000-0500)/.

Summary: SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PAWL MAY NOT MEET HARDENING SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN VOLKSWAGENS DESIGN STANDARD.

Consequence: VEHICLES DO NOT MEET VOLKSWAGENS DESIGN STANDARD.

Remedy: REPLACE FRONT PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY.

Recall 89V221000 started on /Date(629096400000-0500)/.

Summary: Not Defined

Consequence: PROLONGED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A LEAKING BRAKELINE RESULTING IN DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT WHICH WOULD INCREASETHE STOPPING DISTANCES AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: CURVE OR REPLACE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE.

Recall 92V050000 started on /Date(703224000000-0400)/.

Summary: THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Consequence: THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.

Recall 93V129000 started on /Date(744264000000-0400)/.

Summary: AN ENGINE PREHEATING TUBE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED DUE TO A MISSING SUPPORT BRACKET, CAUSING THE PREHEATING TUBE TO CHAFE AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE HYDRAULIC LINE, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AND DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT.

Consequence: DIMINISHED BRAKING CAN RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PREHEATING TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER POSITIONING RELATIVE TO THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE.

Recall 92V058000 started on /Date(703224000000-0400)/.

Summary: THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.

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1988 Volkswagen Jetta is made in Germany between 1981 to 2021.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1988 Volkswagen Jetta so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1988 Volkswagen Jetta is lower than $7,040.

1988 Volkswagen Jetta can go 319 miles in the city and 420.5 on the highways.

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