1993 Volkswagen Fox Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 44%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Volkswagen Fox, 44% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 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.
“While traveling a long distance, the vehicle stalled three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the mechanic replaced the wiring harness, the airflow sensor, and catalytic converter assembly. The previously lost 2-3 quarts of oil front oil seal failed, fuses kept failing at the fuel pump. The consumer requested reimbursement. The oil seals and water pump failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10065037, filed 2004-04, 90,000 miles“Consumer had recall 95v105000 repairs done in 1995, but problem still exists. Coolant was leaking into heat exchanger underneath dash. Would also leak underneath passenger's seat. Steam from coolant comes through vents. Can't see to drive. Dealer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #8007490, filed 2002-04“While driving heat exchanger failed, causing coolant to leak into passenger's compartment. Vehicle has been repaired under recall 95v105000 dealer and manufafcturer will be notified.”
NHTSA complaint #853780, filed 1999-12Related 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
Related service bulletins
- 10026848Aug 28, 2008Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Volkswagen Fox
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Volkswagen Fox
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.
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