Volkswagen Fox 1993
Model Fox made in 1993 by Volkswagen got 29 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, seats and structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1993
| 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, 5 gears | FWD | 25/33/28 | 28/42/33 | Regular | $ 643 | 3 | 920901 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V058000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1985 to 06/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 358000 | 05/22/1992 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1992 | 04/24/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel lines.vehicle description:passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 1 | 12/20/1992 | ||
| Battery failed twice, second time alternator failed causing damage to battery. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | 12/20/1992 | ||
| Battery failed twice, second time alternator failed causing damage to battery. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 12/01/2002 | 90000 | 5 | |
| While traveling a long distance, the vehicle stalled three times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the mechanic replaced the wiring harness, the airflow sensor, and catalytic converter assembly. *ak the previously lost 2-3 quarts of oil front oil seal failed, fuses kept failing at the fuel pump. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the oil seals and water pump failed. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/14/1998 | 1 | ||
| Traveling 45mph, started to smell gas. heard an explosion. stopped & got out of vehicle. noticed smoke then flames. fire dept. called & put flames out. everything under the hood was burned or melted. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/01/2002 | 90000 | 5 | |
| While traveling a long distance, the vehicle stalled three times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the mechanic replaced the wiring harness, the airflow sensor, and catalytic converter assembly. *ak the previously lost 2-3 quarts of oil front oil seal failed, fuses kept failing at the fuel pump. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the oil seals and water pump failed. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| Consumer had recall 95v105000 repairs done in 1995, but problem still exists. coolant was leaking into heat exchanger underneath dash. would also leak underneath passenger's seat. steam from coolant comes through vents. can't see to drive. dealer contacted. *ak | |||
| 06/05/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/06/1999 | |||
| While driving heat exchanger failed, causing coolant to leak into passenger's compartment. vehicle has been repaired under recall 95v105000 dealer and manufafcturer will be notified. *ak | |||
| Hot coolant escaped int passenger side, recall didnot solve the problem, collant still comes on the passenager shoes. | |||
| 07/22/1997 | 07/31/1997 | ||
| Engine cooling system: recall #95v105; had the work done last year and the same thing happened again on 7-22-97. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/26/2002 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle is leaking coolant underneath and in engine area. dealership is aware of problem. *ak radiator and heater core are defective causing coolant to splash all over vehicle. *jg | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 12/20/1992 | ||
| Consumer had to tie muffler and tail pipe to car, due to disintegrated rubber part that held unit to vehicle. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 12/01/2002 | 90000 | 5 | |
| While traveling a long distance, the vehicle stalled three times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the mechanic replaced the wiring harness, the airflow sensor, and catalytic converter assembly. *ak the previously lost 2-3 quarts of oil front oil seal failed, fuses kept failing at the fuel pump. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the oil seals and water pump failed. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 2 | 12/20/1992 | ||
| Fuel pump failed. gas hoses disntegrated causing gas to leak. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 2 | 12/20/1992 | ||
| Fuel pump failed. gas hoses disntegrated causing gas to leak. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| Fuel lines were leaking gas prior to recall. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 2 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| Speedometer failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving on highway found out that clutch was hard to press. clutch plate fell off, causing clutch system to fail. *ak | |||
| 03/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Clutch no longer has spring to return to original position; was replaced by a cable going directly to engine/housing. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - LUBRICANT | |||
| 03/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Gears will not change while driving. dealer cannot fix because of design change. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| The driver's and passenger's side automatic seat belts lock into the unit and will not come out. this is the second time the driver's side has been replaced. please describe in detail. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 06/15/1995 | |||
| Seat and shoulder belt failure, when the brakes are applied, the manual seat belts on the driver's and passenger's side are very loose, they do not lock in place.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Automatic seat belt upper torso buckle sticks out, it is just a few inches from the head. *ak | |||
| Passenger/driver shoulder belts sticks w/poor retractors and both lap belts fail to release. please describe details. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Passenger/driver shoulder belts sticks w/poor retractors and both lap belts fail to release. please describe details. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 03/26/2002 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle is leaking coolant underneath and in engine area. dealership is aware of problem. *ak radiator and heater core are defective causing coolant to splash all over vehicle. *jg | |||
| 01/17/2002 | |||
| While driving and trying to turn on heater. fluid started coming out of vents onto passengers of vehicle. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 1 | 12/20/1992 | ||
| Windshield reservoir disintegrated. | |||
| 07/24/1996 | 5 | 05/13/1994 | |
| Windshield wiper fixture loosened, causing wipers to become entangled. | |||