1986 Volkswagen Jetta GL Turbodiesel 5MT
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- Photo: Volkswagen Jetta II TX phase 1 Face avant by Olifer7, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Jetta CL by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Jetta GL by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Jetta II Beach by KarleHorn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Volkswagen Jetta TX - 1595cc 1.6 (75PS) Petrol - Tornado Red - 05-2024, Rear by Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Volkswagen Jetta GL Turbodiesel 5MT is a 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,990 MSRP and is rated at 35 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 31 mpg city and 40 mpg highway (35 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,990 ($29,624 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L I4 diesel |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 31 MPG |
| Highway | 40 MPG |
| Combined | 35 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Volkswagen JETTA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 1, 2006 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
NHTSA campaign 06E018000
Apr 14, 1992 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
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.
NHTSA campaign 92V050000
Apr 14, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Consequence: FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
NHTSA campaign 87V053000
14 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Volkswagen JETTA
Owner Complaints
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Volkswagen JETTA (1 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 5 |
| Gasoline | 5 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.