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Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 Safety Reports and Reviews



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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Report #963320

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . MFG., RECALL #RV; AIR GETTING INTO FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CAUSES VEHICLE TO SKIP, IN COLD CONDITIONS. DEALER REPLACED, JEEP STILL SKIPS WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2YB0256LH. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in DANVERS, MA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Seat Belts Rear

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Seat Belts Rear Report #967630

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on June 22, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:REAR . THE FIRST BENCH SEATBELT BROKE IN HALF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in WOODSTOCK, GA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Tires

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Tires Report #968419

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 1995.VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES . MICHELIN TIRES BLEW OUT AND EXPLODED. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in PROVO, UT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #506959

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 1996.VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . DESIGN FLAW, CAUSING CORROSION OF ENGINE PARTS/LOSS OF COOLANT..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2YB0254LH. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in PETALUMA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19900401. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Exterior Lighting Headlights

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #527567

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHT WHILE ON LOW BEAM..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2YBO254LH. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in BRIDGEPORT, WV. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19900701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Report #826267

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on May 26, 1998.VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . CONSUMER IS COMPLAINING OF A PLASTIC DELIVERING PIPE FOR COOLING WATER FROM THE ENGINE TO THE RADIATOR , THE END PULLED OFF WHICH DUMPED ALL OF THE WATER OUT OF VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST IS TO THE CONSUMER.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2ZB025XLH. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Report #538555

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 1993.VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . GAS LEAKED FROM FUEL TANK TWICE. (QCAW).Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2ZBO255LH. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in DAVIE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19900801. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Report #831182

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . WHEN DRIVING THROUGH HIGH ALTITUDE AREAS THE VEHICLE MAY START RUNNING LIKE IT IS OUT OF GAS, BUT IT REALLY ISN'T. THE FUEL INJECTION COMPUTER DOSEN'T ADJUST TO THE SITUATION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK.Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in KENSINGTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Report #831182

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . WHEN DRIVING THROUGH HIGH ALTITUDE AREAS THE VEHICLE MAY START RUNNING LIKE IT IS OUT OF GAS, BUT IT REALLY ISN'T. THE FUEL INJECTION COMPUTER DOSEN'T ADJUST TO THE SITUATION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK.Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in KENSINGTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Electrical System Ignition

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Electrical System Ignition Report #543056

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . IGNITION COIL AND WIRES, DISTRIBUTOR CAR AND ROTOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2YB0252LH. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in SALEM, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19900301. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Report #543056

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL . IGNITION COIL AND WIRES, DISTRIBUTOR CAR AND ROTOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2YB0252LH. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in SALEM, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19900301. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Electrical System Ignition

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Electrical System Ignition Report #543056

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . IGNITION COIL AND WIRES, DISTRIBUTOR CAR AND ROTOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2YB0252LH. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in SALEM, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19900301. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Electrical System Report #543056

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ENGINE MISS DUE TO DESIGN FLAW, INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENT WITH A PLUG ON EITHER END WHICH FITTED BETWEEN THE INTAKE AIR SENSOR AND THE LEAD FROM THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER SOLVED MISSING PROBLEMS..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2YB0252LH. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in SALEM, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19900301. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Electrical System Wiring

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Electrical System Wiring Report #705176

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . MY 1990 VW VANAGON HAD NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF INTERMITTENT POWER LOSSES FROM THE TIME OF PURCHASE IN 1990 UNTIL DECEMBER 1998 WHEN VW PART NUMBER 025906302A WAS INSTALLED. SEVERAL OF THESE POWER LOSSES RESULTED IN NEAR ACCIDENTS, ONCE WHEN PASSING A SLOW MOVING TRUCK ON A TWO LANE INTERSTATE WITH ANOTHER TRUCK RIGHT BEHIND ME, SUDDENLY THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPPED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. ONLY THE ALERTNESS OF THE TRUCK DRIVER BEHIND ME IN SLOWING QUICKLY PREVENTED AN ACCIDENT. THE JACKSON WY DEALER COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ON A RECENT TRIP TO WYOMING FROM CALIFORNIA THE INTERMITTENT POWER LOSSES REOCCURRED. AN INDEPENDENT (VW TRAINED) MECHANIC IN JACKSON INFORMED ME THAT A DESIGN DEFECT WHICH AFFECTED ALL VW VANAGONS FROM 1985 ON REQUIRED A NEW WIRING HARNESS TO THE ENGINE AIR CONTROL SYSTEM. THE VW DEALER IN IDAHO FALLS CONFIRMED THAT ALL SUCH WIRING HARNESSES SHOULD BE REPLACED, BUT STATED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT AS THERE WAS NO RECALL BY VW. THE PROBLEM IS EXPLAINED IN THE VW TECHNICAL BULLETIN 24 93-07 DATED NOVEMBER 15, 1993. VW HAS REFUSED TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE PART (APPROXIMATELY $140) ON THE GROUNDS THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT THERE WAS NO GOVERNMENT MANDATED RECALL. MY CONCERN IS THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER VW'S WHICH ACCORDING TO THE TECHNICAL BULLETIN HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. VW SHOULD INFORM ALL OF THOSE OWNERS AS THEY SHOULD HAVE INFORMED ME AND VW SHOULD REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESSES AT NO COST TO THOSE OWNERS. SINCE THIS DESIGN DEFECT IS ADMITTED BY VW TO CAUSE INTERMITTENT POWER LOSSES WHICH OBVIOUSLY CAN LEAD TO ACCIDENTS IN MANY SITUATIONS, IT WOULD SEEM MOST APPROPRIATE FOR THE DOT TO ORDER THIS RECALL. IF DOT CONSIDERS THAT THIS IS JUST AN ECONOMIC PROBLEM AFFECTING A CLASS OF CONSUMERS AND NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM NECESSITATING A RECALL THEN PLEASE INFORM ME OF THIS DECISION. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2ZB025XLG. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in OJAI, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19900301. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Mounting

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Mounting Report #847707

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING . PLASTIC CROSSOVER HOSE ON TOP OF FUEL WAS CRACKED & LEAKED FLUID. THE FUEL TANK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF ENGINE. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2YB0252LH. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in VISTA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Report #715472

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on Nov 05, 1999.VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . WHEN THE WEATHER TURNED COLD THE JUNCTION OF A SMALL, PLASTIC FUEL LINE WITH AN OVERLAPPING RUBBER FUEL LINE (HELD TOGETHER WITH A LARGE CRIMP CONNECTOR) STARTED TO LEAK DIRECTLY ON THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP. THE RUBBER IN THE FUEL LINE HAD DEGRADED AND CRACKED. THIS CRIMP CONNECTOR COULD NOT BE TIGHTENED OR EASILY REPLACED TO ELIMINATE THE LEAK. MANY EUROVAN OWNERS ON THE INTERNET HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR FUEL LEAKS. I COULDN'T AFFORD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR SO I REPLACED THE DEGRADED RUBBER HOSE MYSELF, USING RUBBER HOSE FROM AN AUTO PARTS STORE AND SCREW-TYPE STAINLESS STEEL HOSE CLAMPS. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WV2YB0259LH. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in PEARLAND, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 19900801. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10001290

VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990 car safety problem was reported on Nov 29, 2002.VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING ANTI FREEZE WILL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE CAUSE AND DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):PLEASE PROV. Volkswagen Vanagon 1990 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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