1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
16
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
The 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX has received a total of 16 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (3 complaints), Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX, potentially affecting up to 522,000 vehicles.
Recall 95V105000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 164,000 vehicles affected
Defect: IN THE EVENT OF A COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENT FAILURE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE COOLANT CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING THE COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE TO RISE TO A LEVEL WHERE A LEAK IN THE HEAT EXCHANGER CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: A LEAK OR FAILURE OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD CAN ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE FEET OF A PASSENGER. HOT COOLANT CAN ALSO STEAM UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BYPASS VALVE KIT WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ROUTE EXCESSIVELY HOT COOLANT TO THE ENGINE WITHOUT FLOWING THROUGH THE HEAT EXCHANGER. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A PLASTIC COVER UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ENSURE...
View full details →Recall 92V058000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 358,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WIRES THAT CONTROL CAR BURNED OUT ON HIGHWAY, AND VEHICLE SHOOK AND KEPT CUTTING OFF. FUEL PUMP WAS NOT PUMPING FUEL THROUGH OUT CAR.*AK
WIRES THAT CONTROL CAR BURNED OUT ON HIGHWAY, AND VEHICLE SHOOK AND KEPT CUTTING OFF. FUEL PUMP WAS NOT PUMPING FUEL THROUGH OUT CAR.*AK
LEFT TURN ONLY AND HARD ACCELERATION ENGINE WILL FALTER LIKE STARVED FOR FUEL. WILL OCCUR WITH FULL OR EMPTY FUEL TANK. REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE.
RECALL LOCATION.
FUEL FILLER FAILURE.
Safety Rating for the 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- 1987 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 15 complaints
- 1988 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 24 complaints
- 1989 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 12 complaints
- 1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX (current)
- 1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 1 complaint
- 1992 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 8 complaints
- 1993 VOLKSWAGEN FOX — 29 complaints
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