Volkswagen Vanagon GL1988
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1988 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Pricing
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Where to Find Volkswagen Vanagon GL
Location data for all 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon trims combined
If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 25% of listings are there. But with 10 states represented, there's likely one near you too.
Volkswagen Vanagon Safety & Reliability
Safety data for all 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon trims
The 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 4 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.
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.
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 NHTSADUE 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 NHTSAIMPROPER JACK FURNISHED WITH VEHICLES.
THE JACK MAY NOT REACH FAR ENOUGH INTO THE JACKETSPROVIDED ON BOTH SIDED OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE IMPROPER JACK IS USED, IT COULDSLIP AND POSSIBLY INJURE A PERSON STANDING TOO CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE.
View at NHTSAView all 4 recalls
WHEN 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)
The 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon has accumulated 4 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with fuel system, gasoline leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.
Volkswagen Vanagon Fuel Economy
EPA fuel economy data for all 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon trims
With 3 configurations tested, the 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon ranges from 14 to 16 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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