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Volkswagen Fox Engine problems by year

26 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volkswagen Fox's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
19937001
19921001
19910001
19902001
19895101
19885001
19876001

Engine recalls

Latest Fox engine complaints

1993 Volkswagen FoxEngine & coolingElectrical system

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10065037
1987 Volkswagen FoxEngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10016121
1987 Volkswagen FoxEngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10005099
1993 Volkswagen FoxEngine & cooling

Consumer had recall 95v105000 repairs done in 1995, but problem still exists. Coolant was leaking into heat exchanger underneath dash. Would also leak underneath passenger's seat. Steam from coolant comes through vents. Can't see to drive. Dealer contacted. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8007490
1993 Volkswagen FoxEngine & coolingVisibility & wipers

Vehicle is leaking coolant underneath and in engine area. Dealership is aware of problem. *Ak radiator and heater core are defective causing coolant to splash all over vehicle. *Jg

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · VisibilityNHTSA 8007459
1993 Volkswagen FoxEngine & cooling

While driving heat exchanger failed, causing coolant to leak into passenger's compartment. Vehicle has been repaired under recall 95v105000 dealer and manufafcturer will be notified. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 853780
1989 Volkswagen FoxEngine & coolingElectrical system

Consumer while driving would lose power. Computer system went crazy, oil light/battery light came on. After a couple of days it would be okay. Then it would start acting up again. Dealer said car needed heating valves. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 853129
1989 Volkswagen FoxEngine & cooling

The car was taken to a dealership earlier this year becuase the ecu had fialed. Dealership also told me that my heater core needed to be replaced because a cloudy substance was entering the car through the vents along with a peculiar odor. The car runs extremely hot, although there is plenty of coolant. The inside of my dashboard is extremely hot. A friend told me that a recall was issued for this problem in vw's. A vw repair shop told me there was no such recall given my vin. I would like to know if there is a "secret warranty" for this.

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 710797
1988 Volkswagen FoxEngine & cooling

Had received recall notice in the mail recall 95v105000. Took vehicle to dealer & had the cooling system repaired. While driving vehicle sometimes later, smoke was noticed coming from cooling system area. Contacted the manufacturer. Then contacted the dealer. Vehicle will be going on jan. 22, 1999. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 833838
1992 Volkswagen FoxEngine & cooling

Recall work denied on the engine cooling system due to smell in vehicle.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 542943
1993 Volkswagen FoxEngine & cooling

Hot coolant escaped int passenger side, recall didnot solve the problem, collant still comes on the passenager shoes.

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 522269
1993 Volkswagen FoxEngine & cooling

Engine cooling system: recall #95v105; had the work done last year and the same thing happened again on 7-22-97. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 815567
1987 Volkswagen FoxEngine & cooling

Recall # 95v105000, recall correction, caused an increase in pressure in the cooling system, causing radiator to burst. Dealer or manufacturer will not be responsible for repairs. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 814655
1987 Volkswagen FoxEngine & cooling

Consumer states that after recall work was done other problems occurred with the vehicle. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 812005

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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