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1979 Volkswagen SciroccoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 1, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Show 3 more recalls

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.

Best & worst years

1979 vs. every other Scirocco year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Scirocco median. How we score

'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'85'86'87'88
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Scirocco owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVER'S SEA TBELTS COMPLETELY WORN OUT TO THE POINT THEY NEED REPLACEMENT. PART NO LONGER STICKED BY FACTORY. ALSO, NO SUITABLE AFTERMARKET AVAILABLE. *AK
Complaint 518329 · Aug 1, 1997

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