Wires that control car burned out on highway, and vehicle shook and kept cutting off. Fuel pump was not pumping fuel through out car.
The worst 1990 Volkswagen Fox problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system5
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
Problems by type
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- Fuel system5
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Seat belts1
Recalls 2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A leak or failure of the heat exchanger located under the dashboard can allow hot coolant to escape and cause injury to the feet of a passenger. Hot coolant can also steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a bypass valve kit which is designed to route excessively hot coolant to the engine without flowing through the heat exchanger. Dealers will also install a plastic cover underneath the dashboard on the passenger side to ensure that the passenger is not exposed to hot coolant in the event of a leak.
Recall number 95V105000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
Recall number 92V058000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Heater core failure
There is no summary currently available
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Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Volkswagen Fox 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1990 Volkswagen Fox owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Left turn only and hard acceleration engine will falter like starved for fuel. Will occur with full or empty fuel tank. Replaced fuel pump twice.
Recall location.
Fuel filler failure.
Owner tried to put the car in third gear and the gear shift lever broke off.
Owner states while in the gas station his vehicle caught fire, owner notes that fire started in the rear of the vehicle, he belives it may have been the fuel pump.
Recall no- 95v105000, the engine cooling system, no parts are available.
The fuel tank cracked, causing a leak. Please describe .
Driving the vehicle saw under the dash smoke, apparent electrical short, wiring caught on fire, vehicle complete burned.
Hood flew up while driving hit windshield twice. Please give more details.
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Questions about the 1990 Volkswagen Fox
Is the 1990 Volkswagen Fox reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1990 Volkswagen Fox, close to a typical Fox model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Volkswagen Fox?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Volkswagen Fox have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Volkswagen Fox fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 92V058000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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