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Volkswagen Jetta 1995 Brakes Problems

23 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V195000Reported August 17, 1998 - 153,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 153,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System51Latches, Locks and Linkages39Engine31Visibility29Air Bags22Power Train22
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.