Tl* the contact owns a 1988 volkswagen vanagon (n/a) equipped with kumho radial 857 tires, size: 185/75r14c. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the rear passenger tire tread became detached, causing a blow out. The vehicle was towed to a local tire shop where the mechanic advised that the belt in the tire became fractured and caused the tread to become detached. The dealer replaced the failed tire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage of the tire was 7,100. The vehicle failure mileage was 110,615. Updated 11-25-13 *bf picture received. 12/04/13
The worst 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Tires2
Problems by type
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- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Tires2
Recalls 2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- The plastic material of the center air flow duct, which is fastened by two mounting screws to the ceiling of the passenger compartment, can crack and eventually break.
- 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 sitting in the center seat of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the connections of both the center and rear air flow ducts.
Recall number 93V175000 · 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
See all 2 recalls for the 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
Defect investigations
Overhead A/C separation
There is no summary currently available
PE93043
Sliding door latch failure
There is no summary currently available
EA91026
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon 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 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My hankook ra08 195r14c tire side wall blew out as I was traveling south bound on I-110 at approx. 65 MPH. There was no indication that the event was to happen as the tire did not seem deflated when I get into the vehicle in the morning. I took a picture of the blewout tire, and I still have the tire, and I suspect it was the case of a manufacture defect based on the clean tears on the side wall of the tire.
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 volkswagen vanagon. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 93v175000 (equipment:electrical:air conditioner) and was repaired. After the repair the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when he drove over a bump in the road and the air conditioning unit detached from the ceiling of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
Same as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 6836 affecting air conditioner:hose:duct:air.
The car was leaking anti-freeze due to corroded engine. Engine head gasket has blown 2 times and is being replaced for the 3rd time.
Engine problems.
Engine fire totally destroyed vehicle.
Vehicle fire, originating under the dash. Vehicle was totaled.
Only in heavy rain down pour the engine loses power. Tt
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Questions about the 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
Is the 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon, fewer than a typical Vanagon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon?
Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and fuel system, gasoline.
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