Volkswagen Gti 1986

Model Gti made in 1986 by Volkswagen got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and visibility. The car has one 1.8l engine.

Model 1986

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/31/2829/40/33Regular$ 6694850829

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
86V149000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 10/01/1985 to 12/01/1985V (Vehicle)2300011/07/1986OVSCVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC11/07/198611/12/1986571301
Defect SummaryMore 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 SummaryReplace the fuel tank assembly with a modified unit.
NotesSystem: fuel tank/fmvss 301.vehicle description: passenger cars.
86V029000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 10/01/1984 to 09/01/1985V (Vehicle)7700005/19/1986OVSCVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC02/20/198602/26/1986573301
Defect SummaryMore 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 SummaryReplace the fuel tank assembly with a modified unit.
NotesSystem: fuel/fmvss 301. vehicle description: passenger cars.
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
92V050000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 08/01/1984 to 01/01/1990V (Vehicle)65000005/29/1992ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC04/14/199204/20/1992
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe 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 SummaryReplace the heater core with an improved heater core.
NotesSystem: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
08/20/1995
 The steering column slipped out of the sleeve and lost control of the vehicle. please describe. tt
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
11/27/1995
 The shock towers are completely broken. tt