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1989 Volkswagen VanagonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 1993. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon has problems

0 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

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

2 recalls

1989 Volkswagen Vanagon 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

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 93V-175 · Oct 29, 1993 · 29,500 vehicles

Risk. IF THE PLASTIC BREAKS WHERE IT IS HELD AT THE TWOMOUNTING SCREWS, THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT CAN SEPARATE FROM ITS SUPPORTS ANDCAUSE INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS…

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

1989 vs. every other Vanagon 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 Vanagon median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILUREEA91026 · closed Jan 27, 1992
    No recall
  2. OVERHEAD A/C SEPARATIONPE93043 · closed Oct 29, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-175

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