Volkswagen Gti 1987
Model Gti made in 1987 by Volkswagen got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There were some recalls concerningvisibility and wheels. The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1987
| 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 | 23/29/25 | 26/37/30 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 870417 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 870121 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/31/28 | 28/39/32 | Regular | $ 509 | 4 | 870121 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V063000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 12/01/1986 to 04/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 10000 | 06/12/1987 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/08/1987 | 05/11/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front left wheel lug nuts may have been improperly torqued. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An improperly torqued wheel may loosen over a period oftime and could eventually separate, causing an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect and re-torque left front wheel lug nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: wheels/lug nuts.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with alloy wheels. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 1 | ||
| A recall has been established for my son's automobile. it is a safety issue and when i contacted the local dealer they were unable to identify if the defect had been addressed in a prior repair for a prior owner. the recall number is 92v050000 . no incident has occured yet. i am trying to address this before it becomes a probem. thank you. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/01/1992 | |||
| The time belt broke and engine stop( 16 valve). tt | |||