Volkswagen Golf 1985
Model Golf made in 1985 by Volkswagen got 15 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one engine.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 37/46/41 | 42/59/48 | D | $ 439 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/27/25 | 26/35/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 29/41/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/34/30 | 30/43/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 37/46/41 | 42/59/48 | D | $ 439 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/27/25 | 26/35/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 29/41/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/34/30 | 30/43/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 4 | 84 831 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V029000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1984 to 09/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 77000 | 05/19/1986 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/20/1986 | 02/26/1986 | 573 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | More fuel than permitted by fmvss 301 may escape from the fuel tank assembly under the test conditions described in the standard. consequence of defect: if the car is involved in an accident, the fuel spillage may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel tank assembly with a modified unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel/fmvss 301. vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V031000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 21000 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/25/1985 | 04/01/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Front seat belt retractors may not properly lock during sudden heavy brake application or impact due to the interference of two positioning tabs. consequence of defect: the seat belt would not retain the driver or passenger subjecting them to possible injury in case of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the front seat belts and modify the retractor positioning tabs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: two door model passenger cars. system: front seat belt. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E018000 | FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 266 | 03/30/2006 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/01/2006 | 03/01/2006 | 571 | 106 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain hydraulic brake hoses, p/n 171.611.107b, sold as replacement equipment for 1975-1985 volkswagen (vw) rabbit; 1985-1992 vw golf; and 1980-1992 vw jetta passenger vehicles. possible brake hose rupture could occur which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, brake hoses. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. the recall began on march 30, 2006. owners may contact foreign parts distributors at 305-885-8646 ext. 11. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V137000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 10/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 575 | 10/24/1984 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/30/1984 | 11/20/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A defect has been found in the assembly of some master brake cylinders. during assembly, internal parts of the master cylinder (piston cups) may have been interchanged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The master cylinder will be replaced free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake master cylinder.consequences of defect: depending on how the master cylinder was assembled,brake effectiveness can be reduced in one brake circuit. reduced brakingability may cause a loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V050000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 01/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 650000 | 05/29/1992 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1992 | 04/20/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the heater core with an improved heater core. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles. | |||||||||||||||
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 - HOSE | |||
| 2 | |||
| Water hose and coolant hoses burst. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/15/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1985 | |
| Vehicle fire. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Air conditioning system failed. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| Fuel pump failed twice. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/09/1997 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle about 40 mph, heard a loud noise; pulled over & stopped, turned vehicle off & got out to look; suddenly within a few seconds, the vehicle exploded & started to burn near fuel tank area; police officer came & made out a report; the insurance co. has vehicle now. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Transmissions final drive leaked, causing transmission to lock up twice. *dsh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 2 | 02/02/1994 | |
| Right front cv joints failed twice. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 05/15/1990 | |||
| Lack of lubrication causes differential to lock up. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| While driving for no reason the car will go full thtottle,if you push down and pedal or pull back it still stay stuck. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 2 | |||
| Water hose and coolant hoses burst. | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Recalled heater core failed causing antifeeze to flow from under the dashboard onto both driver and passenger side floor splattering liquid on driver and dog resulting in injury. | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced heater core. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Heater core failed prior to recall, spraying coolant into engine compartment, causing windows to steam up (92v-050). *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 11/03/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rear windshield shattered due to stress cracks. | |||