Electrical system, engine, equipment, steering, suspension all failed.
The worst 1992 Volkswagen Fox problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Seats1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Volkswagen Fox 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Vas 6154
- This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound...
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- Airbag Issues.
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting
What 1992 Volkswagen Fox owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recall work denied on the engine cooling system due to smell in vehicle.
Sunvisor on drivers side hangs down, impeding vision.
There is a plastic spacer which dislodges and causes the seat to move back and forth and not to stay in a locked position. Please describe. Tt
Cv boots failed 3 times.
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Questions about the 1992 Volkswagen Fox
Is the 1992 Volkswagen Fox reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1992 Volkswagen Fox, fewer than a typical Fox model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Volkswagen Fox?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1992 Volkswagen Fox have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
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