Volkswagen Fox 1989
Model Fox made in 1989 by Volkswagen got 12 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering. The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1989
| 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 | $ 527 | 3 | 880822 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/29/26 | 27/37/30 | Regular | $ 549 | 3 | 880822 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/30/27 | 28/38/32 | Regular | $ 527 | 7 | 880822 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 02/19/1999 | 0 | ||
| Consumer while driving would lose power. computer system went crazy, oil light/battery light came on. after a couple of days it would be okay. then it would start acting up again. dealer said car needed heating valves. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 02/19/1999 | 0 | ||
| Consumer while driving would lose power. computer system went crazy, oil light/battery light came on. after a couple of days it would be okay. then it would start acting up again. dealer said car needed heating valves. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/19/1999 | 0 | ||
| Consumer while driving would lose power. computer system went crazy, oil light/battery light came on. after a couple of days it would be okay. then it would start acting up again. dealer said car needed heating valves. *ak | |||
| Defective cooling system--recall. wants to be reimbursed for repairs. | |||
| Service bulletin work done unsatisfactory, still having problems with cooling system. please describe. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| The car was taken to a dealership earlier this year becuase the ecu had fialed. dealership also told me that my heater core needed to be replaced because a cloudy substance was entering the car through the vents along with a peculiar odor. the car runs extremely hot, although there is plenty of coolant. the inside of my dashboard is extremely hot. a friend told me that a recall was issued for this problem in vw's. a vw repair shop told me there was no such recall given my vin. i would like to know if there is a secret warranty for this. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Muffler system fell apart/hung up on rear tire, causing accident.(ohio state police report) *sd | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 05/23/1995 | |||
| Main latch came loose, plastic latch broke and flew back, stricking and breaking windshield, buckled hood and broke hinges. tt | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 02/19/1999 | 0 | ||
| Consumer while driving would lose power. computer system went crazy, oil light/battery light came on. after a couple of days it would be okay. then it would start acting up again. dealer said car needed heating valves. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 09/28/1995 | |||
| Drivers side seat belt locks with no prior warning. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 12/12/1995 | |||
| H a boyde and lancaster auto house volskwagen 95v105. unfortunately repair for recall did not remedy the problem, driver has taken vehicle back on four different occasions, problem still has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 10/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Bent heater hose causes defroster to fail, obscuring vision occasionally. *dh | |||