Volkswagen Golf 1989
Model Golf made in 1989 by Volkswagen got 41 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. 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 1989
| 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 | 41/56/47 | D | $ 338 | 4 | 881002 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 880620 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/34/28 | 28/43/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 4 | 880620 |
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 - 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V129000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1987 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 76000 | 09/24/1993 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/02/1993 | 08/13/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An engine preheating tube may not be properly supported due to a missing support bracket, causing the preheating tube to chafe against the right front metal brake line. this can damage the hydraulic line, causing brake fluid leakage and diminished braking in one brake circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Diminished braking can result in increased stoppingdistances and a possible accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a preheating tube support bracket to ensure proper positioning relative to the right front metal brake line. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic lines.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with digifant engine managementsystems. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Alternator failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Battery failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Distributor cap failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Starter failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Water pump failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Radiator failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1989 | |
| Defect reported to owner after inspection of vehicle by certified mechanic. inspection indicated that coolant loss was caused by a hole in the engine block that had rusted through from the exterior of the block, indicating that the block had been cast poorly or improperly. vw contacted and failed to suggest a resolution since car is beyond period covered by warranty. car has had one original owner and has only 56,ooo original miles. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Oil filter failed. | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Valve gasket cover failed. | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Timing belt failed. | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Valve cover gasket failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Muffler hangers and clamps failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Air conditioner failed. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 12/06/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| The driver's side rear door spring rusted out and broke door latch failed. *ak the expansion spring in the door latch rusted, broke, and caused the whole door latch to become completely inoperable, consumer states the location of the latch is in a spot where it has access to water, dirt, and components that are subject to rust. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Transmission fluid leaking into differential. | |||
| 06/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| Internal transmission seal has deteriorated, which may cause fluid to mixhesitate/seize. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Shifter handle failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 2 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Clutch failed twice. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Right outer constant velocity boot torn. | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Cv boots failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 11/01/1989 | |||
| I have been the only owner of the 1989 vw golf. it only came with a shoulder-type seatbelt (no lapbelts) for the front seats. i recently brought my car in the the garage for the yearly inspection and the man said he could not inspect the car because it had no lap belts. my question is: did vw forget to install lap belts in my car, or is my car ok as is. if car is ok then can you send me documentation to show my mechanic that my vw did not require lapbelts. thank-you. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer purchased a used vehicle which had an unsafe incomplete seat belt (the lap belt was missing), the salesman stated that the vehicle was manufactured without a lap belt but after asking vw dealer discovered that the vehicle was not made without a lap belt. nlm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 05/20/1998 | 2 | 07/14/1995 | |
| The seat belt shoulder restraint failed resulting in driver's injury accident. yh | |||
| 04/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Driver's/passenger's restraint system is ineffective and needs to be improved. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Consumer is concerned with the safety of her belt restraints. they only consist of shoulder belts that do not provide any restraint, no lap belts. consumer feels this is unsafe. consumer contacted the local vw dealer ship to no avail. *jg | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 11/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brakes failed. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Brake pads replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Master cylinder failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pedals frame was not properly welded to body frame causing frame to twist when brake or clutch pedal was depressed leading to the breaking of the frame.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Brake lights fuse failed. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 1 | 06/05/1989 | ||
| Tires failed. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 04/08/1994 | ||
| When outside temperature is below 20 degrees or colder throttle is sticking, causing unwanted and unexpected acceleration. also, when depressing clutch, engine reeves up. problem is intermittent. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| Pedals frame was not properly welded to body frame causing frame to twist when brake or clutch pedal was depressed leading to the breaking of the frame.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 06/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Heater core burst, causing boiling/hot water to spill on driver's legs, resulting in an injury, prior to recall (attorney for client). (92v-005). *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 05/18/2004 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Heater core is leaking fluid onto the floor boards. consumer is concerned that this may result in vehicle catching on fire. *ak *nm | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Heater core exploded through floor of car on interstate 5, sending boiling hot water onto driver's right foot, severely burning foot and filling car with dirty steam and reducing vision to zero, causing collision with freeway barrier wall | |||
| 06/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Heater core failed, causing overheated water to spill on driver's legs, resulting in injuries prior to recall (92v-050). *ak | |||