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1988 Volkswagen SciroccoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage95kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco has problems

3 complaints 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
Fuel system, gasoline30

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

1 recall

1988 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.

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 91V-201 · Nov 18, 1991 · 51,000 vehicles

Risk. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1988 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 fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN RECALL 91V201000 CONCERNING FUEL SYSTEM/GAS STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY IN 2000-2001. HE TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER, AND THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, CONSUMER WAS HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. HE WAS NOT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS TANK LEAKING PRIOR TO…
Complaint 10129744 · Jul 22, 2005 · 95,000 miles
WHILE IN VEHICLE NOTICED GAS SMELL. ALSO PUDDLE UNDER VEHICLE. NOTIFIED OF A RECALL91V201000 DEALING WITH FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. BUT MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK
Complaint 853994 · Dec 13, 1999
THE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND NOW FUEL IS LEAKING OUT OF THE TANK. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS YEAR BUT DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS NOT ON MY VEHICLE. *AK
Complaint 808039 · Jan 23, 1997

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