1988 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

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    • 1988 Volkswagen Jetta Model Years
    19851988

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Front Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
    Production Years for Series : 1984 - 1992
    Price : $9,290-$13,725
    Weight : 2270 lbs | 1029.655 kg
    Inline 4
    Displacement : 1786 cc | 109.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.
    Power : 85 BHP (62.56 KW) @ 5250 RPM
    Torque :98 Ft-Lbs (133 NM) @ 3000 RPM
    Bore : 3.2 in | 81 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 8.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Light Alloy
    Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection
    Inline 4
    Displacement : 1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L.
    Power : 52 BHP (38.272 KW) @ 4800 RPM
    Torque :71 Ft-Lbs (96 NM) @ 2000 RPM
    Bore : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 23.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Light Alloy
    Inline 4
    Displacement : 1786 cc | 109.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.
    Power : 105 BHP (77.28 KW) @ 5250 RPM
    Torque :110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 3250 RPM
    Bore : 3.2 in | 81 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 10.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Light Alloy
    Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection
    Inline 4
    Displacement : 1786 cc | 109.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.
    Power : 123 BHP (90.528 KW) @ 5800 RPM
    Torque :120 Ft-Lbs (163 NM) @ 4250 RPM
    Bore : 3.2 in | 81 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 10.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Light Alloy
    Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection
    Transmission:
    5 Manual , 3 Automatic

    Total Volkswagen Production for 1988 : 128,503
    1988 Volkswagen Jetta
    Component

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    Manufacturer

    FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

    NHTSA Campaign ID06E018000
    SummaryCERTAIN 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.'
    ConsequenceBRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    RemedyFOREIGN 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.
    NotesCUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

    Component

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

    Manufacturer

    VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Mfr Report Date19840801
    NHTSA Campaign ID92V050000
    SummaryTHE 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.
    ConsequenceTHE 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.
    RemedyREPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.
    NotesSYSTEM: WATER HEATER; HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES.

    Component

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Manufacturer

    VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Mfr Report Date19850701
    NHTSA Campaign ID92V058000
    SummaryTHE 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.
    ConsequenceFUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
    RemedyREPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
    NotesSYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

    Component

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Manufacturer

    VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Mfr Report Date19860801
    NHTSA Campaign ID89V221000
    ConsequencePROLONGED 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.
    RemedyCURVE OR REPLACE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE.
    NotesSYSTEM: RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECTS: AN INCORRECTLY CONTOURED METAL BRAKE LINE LEADING TO THERIGHT FRONT WHEEL COULD BE DAMAGED BY A PREHEATING TUBE CHAFING AGAINST IT.

    Component

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Manufacturer

    VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Mfr Report Date19870701
    NHTSA Campaign ID87V175000
    SummaryCERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT BE MARKED WITH LETTERS RES TO IDENTIFY THE RESUME FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101.
    ConsequenceVEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 101.
    RemedyREPLACE PART OF CRUISE SWITCH PORTION.
    NotesSYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH/FMVSS 101.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL.

    Component

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Manufacturer

    VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Mfr Report Date19870801
    NHTSA Campaign ID93V129000
    SummaryAN 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.
    ConsequenceDIMINISHED BRAKING CAN RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
    RemedyDEALERS WILL INSTALL A PREHEATING TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER POSITIONING RELATIVE TO THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE.
    NotesSYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DIGIFANT ENGINE MANAGEMENTSYSTEMS.

    Component

    SEAT BELTS

    Manufacturer

    VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Mfr Report Date19871001
    NHTSA Campaign ID87V182000
    SummarySEAT BELT RETRACTOR PAWL MAY NOT MEET HARDENING SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN VOLKSWAGENS DESIGN STANDARD.
    ConsequenceVEHICLES DO NOT MEET VOLKSWAGENS DESIGN STANDARD.
    RemedyREPLACE FRONT PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY.
    NotesSYSTEM: FRONT SEAT BELTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEATBELT SYSTEMS.

    Component

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

    Manufacturer

    VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Mfr Report Date19880601
    NHTSA Campaign ID88V144000
    SummaryBRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED WITH THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER UNIT INSUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED.
    ConsequenceBRAKE BOOSTER HALVES COULD SEPARATE UNDER HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION AND BRAKING POWER WOULD SUDDENLY DIMINISH WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
    RemedyREPLACE BRAKE BOOSTERS AS NECESSARY.
    NotesSYSTEM: BRAKE BOOSTERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    1988 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $10,400
    Avg. Household Income : $27,225
    Avg. Home : $91,600
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.91
    Avg. Stamp : $0

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 1988 Volkswagen Jetta has a wheelbase size of 97.30 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 1988 Volkswagen Jetta has a length of 171.70 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 1988 Volkswagen Jetta has a width of 65.50 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta cost when new?A: The 1988 Volkswagen Jetta cost approximately $9,290 to $13,725 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 1988 Volkswagen Jetta was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Sedan.

    Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1988? A: Volkswagen produced 128,503 automobiles in 1988.

    Q: What engines did the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 1988 Volkswagen Jetta had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1786 cc | 109.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 85 BHP (62.56 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 98 Ft-Lbs (133 NM) @ 3000 RPM
  • Inline 4 (1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 52 BHP (38.272 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 71 Ft-Lbs (96 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • Inline 4 (1786 cc | 109.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 105 BHP (77.28 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 3250 RPM
  • Inline 4 (1786 cc | 109.0 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 123 BHP (90.528 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 120 Ft-Lbs (163 NM) @ 4250 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 1988 Volkswagen Jetta had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.

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