Complaints
16
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
#22 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — |
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