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Volkswagen Fox
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Complaints
39
Active records
Recalls
3
Active records
TSBs
11
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Top reported issues — Volkswagen Fox
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Fluid issue
Condition issue
Operating state
Safety restraint issue
Thermal issue
Electrical issue
Engine behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Access/entry issue
Recent change
Reporting mechanism
Smell
Steering behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
1993 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Filed Mar 26, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING A LONG DISTANCE, THE VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS, THE AIRFLOW SENSOR, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. *AK THE PREVIOUSLY LOST 2-3 QUARTS OF OIL FRONT OIL SEAL FAILED, FUSES KEPT FAILING AT THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC THE OIL SEALS AND WATER PUMP FAILED. *JB
1993 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Filed Mar 17, 2003
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT UPPER TORSO BUCKLE STICKS OUT, IT IS JUST A FEW INCHES FROM THE HEAD. *AK
1993 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Filed Apr 12, 2002
CONSUMER HAD RECALL 95V105000 REPAIRS DONE IN 1995, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO HEAT EXCHANGER UNDERNEATH DASH. WOULD ALSO LEAK UNDERNEATH PASSENGER'S SEAT. STEAM FROM COOLANT COMES THROUGH VENTS. CAN'T SEE TO DRIVE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
1993 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Filed Apr 11, 2002
VEHICLE IS LEAKING COOLANT UNDERNEATH AND IN ENGINE AREA. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK RADIATOR AND HEATER CORE ARE DEFECTIVE CAUSING COOLANT TO SPLASH ALL OVER VEHICLE. *JG
1993 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Filed Jan 18, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO TURN ON HEATER. FLUID STARTED COMING OUT OF VENTS ONTO PASSENGERS OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
1991 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Filed Aug 14, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION HOOD FLIPPED BACKWARDS, HITTING WINDSHIELD AND SHATTERING GLASS. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Filed Mar 29, 2001
WIRES THAT CONTROL CAR BURNED OUT ON HIGHWAY, AND VEHICLE SHOOK AND KEPT CUTTING OFF. FUEL PUMP WAS NOT PUMPING FUEL THROUGH OUT CAR.*AK
1990 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Filed Jul 25, 2000
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.
1992 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Filed Jun 29, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, EQUIPMENT, STEERING, SUSPENSION ALL FAILED.
1993 VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Filed May 17, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY FOUND OUT THAT CLUTCH WAS HARD TO PRESS. CLUTCH PLATE FELL OFF, CAUSING CLUTCH SYSTEM TO FAIL. *AK