1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Fires:1
#21 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — |
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