The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE91031

    Status:
    CLOSED

    Click here for more info »

  2. INVESTIGATION: HEATER CORE FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA91054

    Status:
    RECALLED

    Click here for more info »

  4. INVESTIGATION: HEATER CORE FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE91114

    Status:
    CLOSED

    Click here for more info »