Volkswagen Vanagon 1991
Model Vanagon made in 1991 by Volkswagen got 16 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, seats and structure. The car had some investigations: structure, visibility. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 2.1l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/16/16 | 17/20/19 | Regular | $ 1172 | 15 | 900524 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 17/17/17 | 18/22/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 15 | 900524 |
| ( 2.1L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/19/19 | 20/25/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 15 | 900524 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V175000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1985 to 06/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 29500 | 03/04/1994 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/29/1993 | 11/01/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The plastic material of the center air flow duct, which is fastened by two mounting screws to the ceiling of the passenger compartment, can crack and eventually break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the plastic breaks where it is held at the twomounting screws, the center air flow duct can separate from its supports andcause injury to the passengers sitting in the center seat of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the connections of both the center and rear air flow ducts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air conditioner hose; duct; air.vehicle description: vans equipped with factory air conditioning. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA91026 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 06/04/1991 | 01/27/1992 | SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE93043 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/05/1993 | 10/29/1993 | OVERHEAD A/C SEPARATION | 93V175000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/07/2012 | 189000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1991 volkswagen vanagon. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 93v175000 (equipment:electrical:air conditioner) and was repaired. after the repair the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when he drove over a bump in the road and the air conditioning unit detached from the ceiling of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 189,000. kmj | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/29/1995 | |||
| Only in heavy rain down pour the engine loses power. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 04/15/1991 | ||
| Vehicle fire, originating under the dash. vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| The car was leaking anti-freeze due to corroded engine. engine head gasket has blown 2 times and is being replaced for the 3rd time. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/06/1997 | 3 | 10/03/1997 | |
| Engine problems. | |||
| 11/15/1996 | 04/30/1995 | ||
| Engine fire totally destroyed vehicle. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 07/07/2012 | 189000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1991 volkswagen vanagon. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 93v175000 (equipment:electrical:air conditioner) and was repaired. after the repair the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when he drove over a bump in the road and the air conditioning unit detached from the ceiling of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 189,000. | |||
| 08/02/2002 | |||
| Same as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 6836 affecting air conditioner:hose:duct:air. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 135280 | 1 | |
| My hankook ra08 195r14c tire side wall blew out as i was traveling south bound on i-110 at approx. 65 mph. there was no indication that the event was to happen as the tire did not seem deflated when i get into the vehicle in the morning. i took a picture of the blewout tire, and i still have the tire, and i suspect it was the case of a manufacture defect based on the clean tears on the side wall of the tire. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2012 | 135280 | ||
| My hankook ra08 195r14c tire side wall blew out as i was travelling south bound on i-110 at approx. 65 mph. there was no indication that the event was to happen as the tire did not seem deflated when i get into the vehicle in the morning. i took a picture of the blewout tire, and i still have the tire, and i suspect it was the case of a manufacture defect based on the clean teras on the side wall of the tire. | |||