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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/25/24 | 25/32/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 2 | 850829 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/29/26 | 27/37/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 2 | 850829 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
87V053000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 11/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 278520 | 06/04/1987 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1987 | 04/21/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a modified fuel pump and filter. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel pump.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a dual fuel pump system. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SEATS | |||||
0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
EA91054 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/09/1991 | 06/12/1992 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | 92V050000 | |
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
08/30/1998 | 8 | 08/01/1998 | |
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 | |||
08/30/1998 | 8 | 08/01/1998 | |
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 | |||
08/30/1998 | 8 | 08/01/1998 | |
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 | |||
08/30/1998 | 8 | 08/01/1998 | |
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 | |||
08/30/1998 | 8 | 08/01/1998 | |
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 | |||
10/13/2003 | 141200 | 1 | 09/15/2003 |
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 | |||
08/30/1998 | 8 | 08/01/1998 | |
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 |