1987 Volkswagen Fox Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 60%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Volkswagen Fox, 60% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own an '87 Volkswagen FOX. I'm told by many people that there was a recall on the coolant bypass valve. I've taken the car to a couple vw dealerships and also called vwoa and they tell me my car was not affected by the recall. I've talked to several other vw FOX owners and I'm told others have also gotten the run-around when trying to get the recall work done.”
NHTSA complaint #10005099, filed 2003-02“The consumers vehicle experienced the symptoms of recall #95-v-10-5000 but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Recall description: 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10016121, filed 2003-04“Recall # 95v105000, recall correction, caused an increase in pressure in the cooling system, causing radiator to burst. Dealer or manufacturer will not be responsible for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #814655, filed 1997-08Related recalls
- 95V105000May 23, 1995In 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…Covers: Volkswagen Fox 1987–1993
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Volkswagen Fox
4 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Volkswagen Fox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology