1988 Volkswagen Fox Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 30%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 1988 Volkswagen Fox, 30% of the 23 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving coolant was leaking from underneath dashboard on driver's feet. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the heater coil needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10059130, filed 2004-02“While pulling into a parking lot heater core blew up, causing anti-freeze to spray on the consumer and family, and smoke sparks were coming from the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #849775, filed 1999-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Volkswagen Fox
6 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Volkswagen Fox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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