Volkswagen Golf 1986
Model Golf made in 1986 by Volkswagen got 21 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.6l, 1.8l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 37/44/40 | 41/57/47 | D | $ 450 | 4 | 850901 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/27/25 | 26/35/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 850829 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/34/30 | 30/44/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 4 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V149000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1985 to 12/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 23000 | 11/07/1986 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/07/1986 | 11/12/1986 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | More fuel than permitted by fmvss 301 may escape from the fuel tank assembly. consequence of defect: cars are not in compliance with fmvss 301. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel tank assembly with a modified unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank/fmvss 301.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| PE88049 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/27/1988 | 11/29/1988 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA89006 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/30/1988 | 10/31/1989 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 02/12/2002 | 5 | 02/01/2002 | |
| I purchased this vehicle on 2/8/02, and have had the car continuously in the repair shop since that purchase. the first problem, the car stopped while executing a right turn, occurred two days after purchase. since that was a sunday, i had no choice but to wait until i was able to contact the dealer that following monday. when i did talk with the dealership, i was told that since i purchased the car as is they had no responsibility to have the car towed, or to determine what the problem was. since that occurrence, i've had nothing but problems, have had it towed twice, and had it in the repair shop on numerous occassions. i have kept most of the receipts for the repairs made, although i do admit to having misplaced a few. i've had to purchase and exchange three starters, have the fuel injectors repaired, have a complete electrical system diagnosis, purchase new spark plug wires, thermostat and a new ignition switch. all of these items were repaired/replaced by a repair shop which charged labor fees totalling more than $600.00.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/12/2002 | 5 | 02/01/2002 | |
| I purchased this vehicle on 2/8/02, and have had the car continuously in the repair shop since that purchase. the first problem, the car stopped while executing a right turn, occurred two days after purchase. since that was a sunday, i had no choice but to wait until i was able to contact the dealer that following monday. when i did talk with the dealership, i was told that since i purchased the car as is they had no responsibility to have the car towed, or to determine what the problem was. since that occurrence, i've had nothing but problems, have had it towed twice, and had it in the repair shop on numerous occassions. i have kept most of the receipts for the repairs made, although i do admit to having misplaced a few. i've had to purchase and exchange three starters, have the fuel injectors repaired, have a complete electrical system diagnosis, purchase new spark plug wires, thermostat and a new ignition switch. all of these items were repaired/replaced by a repair shop which charged labor fees totalling more than $600.00.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/15/1994 | 0 | ||
| While sitting with vehicle running fuel pump operated erratically. took vehicle to mechanic and they replaced fuel filter. consumer stated if sitting too long at a light vehicle will stall and shut off. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Recall components not covered under recall due to vin fuel pump 87v053, fuel tank 86v149, fuel tank assembly 86v029 and heater core 92v050. nlm | |||
| 02/07/1996 | |||
| Electronic fuel pump malfunctioned, resulting in vehicle fire. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/15/1994 | 0 | ||
| While sitting with vehicle running fuel pump operated erratically. took vehicle to mechanic and they replaced fuel filter. consumer stated if sitting too long at a light vehicle will stall and shut off. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Recall components not covered under recall due to vin fuel pump 87v053, fuel tank 86v149, fuel tank assembly 86v029 and heater core 92v050. nlm | |||
| 11/20/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Gas tank leaks as it nears the 10 gallon point and it appears to come from on top of the tank assembly near the point where the filler tube and tank were molded together dealer says there is no recall. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission leaked at hole, completely destroying transmission. mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/21/1992 | 7 | ||
| Vehicle's clutch disc experienced premature failure on several occasions, disc fell apart several times. mjs | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/05/1997 | 3 | ||
| Water enters seat belt retractor housing area. in winter, water would freeze & seat belts do not release. also fails to retract backwards. have not taken to dealer yet. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Water entering vehicle causing vehicle's seat belt retractor to fail. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 4 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| This car failed state inspection due to the condition of all four doors. the two back doors cannot be opened from the inside. all four doors are sticky and difficult to open from the outside. all but one door lock knob has lost (broken off) the plastic knob. other vw golf owners (used and new cars) have complained to me about this problem. can you tell me if there was ever a parts recall and / or how i might contact the manufacturer for more information? thank you! | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Door handle defective. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control. (original document on 482158). *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 08/06/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| While driving in bumper to bumper fast moving traffic on interstate 80 on sunday, no safety defect. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Recall components not covered under recall due to vin fuel pump 87v053, fuel tank 86v149, fuel tank assembly 86v029 and heater core 92v050. nlm | |||
| 07/23/1992 | 2 | 03/01/1986 | |
| Heater core broke, causing leakage onto consumer/injuries. | |||