1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
The 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI, potentially affecting up to 727,000 vehicles.
Recall 92V050000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
| 650,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.
View full details →Recall 86V029000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 77,000 vehicles affected
Defect: MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY UNDER THE TEST CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/STARTING PROBLEMS, ALSO PREMATURE WEA ROF GOODYEAR TIRES. *AK
FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/STARTING PROBLEMS, ALSO PREMATURE WEA ROF GOODYEAR TIRES. *AK
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN GTI
- 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GTI (current)
- 1986 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 2 complaints
- 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 2 complaints
- 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 0 complaints
- 1989 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 0 complaints
- 1990 VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 0 complaints
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