1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
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7 active recalls on record. Review the safety section before buying
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Volkswagen Vanagon Safety & Reliability
The 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon has a elevated safety risk profile with 7 recall campaigns and 13 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.
PIN IN SHIFT LOCKING PAWL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED TO THE PAWL.
IF PIN SEPARATES FROM PAWL, DRIVER WOULD BE ABLE TO MOVETHE SHIFT LEVER DURING DRIVING INTO ANY POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING SAFETYRELEASE BUTTON.
View at NHTSASEAT BRACKETS WHICH ANCHOR REARWARD PASSENGER SEATS MAY NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY.
SEAT COULD BREAK LOOSE DURING ACCELERATION AND CAUSEINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
View at NHTSATHE 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.
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.
View at NHTSAView all 7 recalls
DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE 6J X 14 COULD EXPERIENCE TINY CRACKS IN THE BEAD AREA.
TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.
View at NHTSAIN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.
SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
View at NHTSAUSAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.
FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME RESTRICTED AND CAUSE THE ENGINETO STALL.
View at NHTSAWHEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TENSION MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO SAG AND BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE WATER PIPE BRACKET IMPEDING ITS RETURN TO IDLE POSITION.
FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
View at NHTSASource: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Across 1 model years, 13 owners have filed complaints about the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.
Volkswagen Vanagon Fuel Economy
Across 3 configurations, the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon returns 14–15 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Where to Find 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
33% of the market sits in Michigan, though listings span 3 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.
Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1987.
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