Volkswagen Cabriolet 1986

Model Cabriolet made in 1986 by Volkswagen got 8 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had one investigation (visibility). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1.8l engine.

Model 1986

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.8L) 4Automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/25/2425/32/28Regular$ 7822850829
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD24/29/2627/37/31Regular$ 7222850829

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
87V053000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 08/01/1984 to 11/01/1986V (Vehicle)27852006/04/1987MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC04/14/198704/21/1987
Defect SummaryFuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
Consequence SummaryFuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
Corrective SummaryInstall a modified fuel pump and filter.
NotesSystem: fuel pump.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a dual fuel pump system.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEATS
010106/12/2001621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt09/27/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
EA91054VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC12/09/199106/12/1992HEATER CORE FAILURE92V050000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
08/30/1998808/01/1998
 Additional problems with automobile: left indicator light not working, horn broken, back - up lights not working, clutch/transmission needs work (transmission overhaul), all locks broken...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
08/30/1998808/01/1998
 Additional problems with automobile: left indicator light not working, horn broken, back - up lights not working, clutch/transmission needs work (transmission overhaul), all locks broken...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
08/30/1998808/01/1998
 Additional problems with automobile: left indicator light not working, horn broken, back - up lights not working, clutch/transmission needs work (transmission overhaul), all locks broken...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
08/30/1998808/01/1998
 Additional problems with automobile: left indicator light not working, horn broken, back - up lights not working, clutch/transmission needs work (transmission overhaul), all locks broken...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
08/30/1998808/01/1998
 Additional problems with automobile: left indicator light not working, horn broken, back - up lights not working, clutch/transmission needs work (transmission overhaul), all locks broken...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
10/13/2003141200109/15/2003
 Fuel leaks from top of tank when tank is full or over 1/2 full... previous recalls of this car and those similar list problems similar to what i'm experiencing. however, because of advanced age of vehicle, recalls are not being acknowledged by dealers or company. auto is a 1986 volkswagen cabriolet. *la
OTHER
08/30/1998808/01/1998
 Additional problems with automobile: left indicator light not working, horn broken, back - up lights not working, clutch/transmission needs work (transmission overhaul), all locks broken...
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
06/10/1997
 The heater core has failed and is leaking, and making the car harder to stop. *ak