Volkswagen Fox Problems by year

Tl*the contact owns a 1988 volkswagen fox. While driving 30 mph, the contact lost all braking function. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brake. He is in the process of notifying the dealer and manufacturer. The contact inspected the vehicle and concluded that there was corrosion from the metal brake line to the rear right side. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 164,955 updated 8/3/09 *cn updated 08/05/09.*Jb

While traveling a long distance, the vehicle stalled three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the mechanic replaced the wiring harness, the airflow sensor, and catalytic converter assembly. *Ak the previously lost 2-3 quarts of oil front oil seal failed, fuses kept failing at the fuel pump. The consumer requested reimbursement. *Sc the oil seals and water pump failed. *Jb

While driving coolant was leaking from underneath dashboard on driver's feet. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the heater coil needed to be replaced. *Ak

The consumers vehicle experienced the symptoms of recall #95-v-10-5000 but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. Recall description: 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. *Nlm

Automatic seat belt upper torso buckle sticks out, it is just a few inches from the head. *Ak

I own an '87 volkswagen fox. I'm told by many people that there was a recall on the coolant bypass valve. I've taken the car to a couple vw dealerships and also called vwoa and they tell me my car was not affected by the recall. I've talked to several other vw fox owners and I'm told others have also gotten the run-around when trying to get the recall work done. *Jb