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1992 Volkswagen Fox Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Volkswagen Fox (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1992 Volkswagen Fox. The part named most often is electrical system, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and equipment (1). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

19952199619982000
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1992 Volkswagen Fox version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Fox FWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed manual222925$2,700
Fox FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual223025$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1992 Volkswagen Fox → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.

Other model years of the Volkswagen Fox

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19931890,0002—25—Stable
19925—2—25—Not enough data
199015—2—24—Stable
19899—2—24—Not enough data
198823164,9552—24—Stable
198710—3—25—Not enough data

All Volkswagen Fox model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Volkswagen Fox have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1992 Volkswagen Fox as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1992 Volkswagen Fox is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.

Has the 1992 Volkswagen Fox been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Volkswagen Fox get?

The EPA rates the 1992 Volkswagen Fox (Fox, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.