Volkswagen Fox 1988
Model Fox made in 1988 by Volkswagen got 26 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering. The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 28/38/32 | Regular | $ 555 | 3 | 870823 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/29/26 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 578 | 3 | 880703 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 28/38/32 | Regular | $ 555 | 7 | 870823 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V105000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1986 to 07/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 164000 | 09/22/1995 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/23/1995 | 05/31/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | In the event of a cooling system component failure while the vehicle is driven, the coolant can overheat causing the cooling system pressure to rise to a level where a leak in the heat exchanger can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a bypass valve kit which is designed to route excessively hot coolant to the engine without flowing through the heat exchanger. dealers will also install a plastic cover underneath the dashboard on the passenger side to ensure that the passenger is not exposed to hot coolant in the event of a leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system.vehicle description:passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time,please contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V187000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 01/01/1986 to 11/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 104000 | 02/23/1989 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/01/1988 | 12/09/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Steering wheel/shaft designed to use surface friction may loose this friction if grease or oil is present on the coneshaped surface of the steering shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the above condition is present and the steering wheelnut is torqued lower than specified, break of the friction lock could result inloosening and separation of the steering wheel. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove the steering wheel of vehicles and clean friction surface and install a spring retainer, replace the steering wheel nut with a self locking nut. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Antifreeze odor present in passenger compartment, however dealership refuses to install heater bypass valve under recall due to an after market air conditioning system being installed on vehicle. consumer insists the a/c system was on the vehicle when purchased. (95v-105) | |||
| Had received recall notice in the mail recall 95v105000. took vehicle to dealer & had the cooling system repaired. while driving vehicle sometimes later, smoke was noticed coming from cooling system area. contacted the manufacturer. then contacted the dealer. vehicle will be going on jan. 22, 1999. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Dealer do not have the part in stock, install heater bypass valve. | |||
| Consumer receive recall 95v105000 9/95 letter states part would be in by aug 31,1995 is having that problem plus other problem with car . tt | |||
| #95v105000 receive recall call dealer to make appt there are no parts consumer is having problem hard to see at night . tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Radiator leak prior to recall. *sd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| Odor of anti-freeze solution in the passenger compartment,. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/30/1994 | 1 | ||
| Halogen headlamps of on coming vehicles are aimed in such manner as to impair visibilty. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 01/20/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1989 | |
| Pressure fuel hose was cracked and seeping gasoline. imminent leak/fire hazard. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1994 | ||
| Front hood latch failed and the hood shattered the windshield. yh | |||
| 12/28/1997 | 11/20/1997 | ||
| Hood latch failed causing hood to fly up and smash into windshield. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Driveshaft disconnected from transmission, resulting in vehicle being rear ended. *tw | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| The vehicle gears will not go into reverse instead it goes into first gear. dealer has not seen. mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR | |||
| 01/30/1994 | 1 | ||
| It is easy to shift into wrong gear when 1st gear/reverse are parallel to each other. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/07/2009 | 164955 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1988 volkswagen fox. while driving 30 mph, the contact lost all braking function. the contact was able to safely stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brake. he is in the process of notifying the dealer and manufacturer. the contact inspected the vehicle and concluded that there was corrosion from the metal brake line to the rear right side. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 164,955 updated 8/3/09 *cn updated 08/05/09.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 08/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Brake booster failure. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/22/1996 | 1 | 02/18/1995 | |
| Vehicle was struck from the rear by another automobile, upon impact vehicle loss control/overturned, roof collapsed on the driver side, causing injury. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 07/17/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving the hood unexpectedly popped up and broke the windshield. *yh both hinges securing the hood had broken from stress. *scc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 04/29/1995 | |||
| While driving, hood flew up then broke off. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 02/13/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving coolant was leaking from underneath dashboard on driver's feet. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the heater coil needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| While pulling into a parking lot heater core blew up, causing anti-freeze to spray on the consumer and family, and smoke sparks were coming from the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/19/1995 | 1 | ||
| Heater core failed prior to recall. | |||
| 01/10/1996 | 0 | ||
| Heater core replaced after recall. *sd | |||
| The heater core runs hotter than before. please describe. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 06/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states windshiled was cracked, as a result of gravel being dumped on the highway.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front windshield leaks continually causing rust damage and electrical problems. mjs | |||