1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
The 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET, potentially affecting up to 278,520 vehicles.
Recall 87V053000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 278,520 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Consequence: FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL LEAKS FROM TOP OF TANK WHEN TANK IS FULL OR OVER 1/2 FULL... PREVIOUS RECALLS OF THIS CAR AND THOSE SIMILAR LIST PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO WHAT I'M EXPERIENCING. HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF ADVANCED AGE OF VEHICLE, RECALLS ARE NOT BEING ACKNOWLEDGED BY DEALERS OR COMPANY. AUTO IS A 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET. *LA
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMOBILE: LEFT INDICATOR LIGHT NOT WORKING, HORN BROKEN, BACK - UP LIGHTS NOT WORKING, CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION NEEDS WORK (TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL), ALL LOCKS BROKEN...
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMOBILE: LEFT INDICATOR LIGHT NOT WORKING, HORN BROKEN, BACK - UP LIGHTS NOT WORKING, CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION NEEDS WORK (TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL), ALL LOCKS BROKEN...
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMOBILE: LEFT INDICATOR LIGHT NOT WORKING, HORN BROKEN, BACK - UP LIGHTS NOT WORKING, CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION NEEDS WORK (TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL), ALL LOCKS BROKEN...
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMOBILE: LEFT INDICATOR LIGHT NOT WORKING, HORN BROKEN, BACK - UP LIGHTS NOT WORKING, CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION NEEDS WORK (TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL), ALL LOCKS BROKEN...
Safety Rating for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
- 1984 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET — 1 complaint
- 1985 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET — 6 complaints
- 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET (current)
- 1987 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET — 12 complaints
- 1988 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET — 8 complaints
- 1989 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET — 9 complaints
- 1990 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET — 11 complaints
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