Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report
1986 Volkswagen Golf Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1986 Volkswagen Golf, 23% of the 13 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.
Related recalls
- 92V050000Apr 14, 1992The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1985–1990, Jetta 1985–1990, GTI 1985–1990
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 9% |
| 2001 | 13 | 11% |
| 2000 | 20 | 23% |
| 1999 | 8 | 13% |
| 1998 | 2 | 11% |
| 1997 | 1 | 14% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1991 | 3 | 38% |
| 1990 | 1 | 10% |
| 1989 | 4 | 24% |
| 1988 | 3 | 33% |
| 1986 | 3 | 23% |
| 1985 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1986 Volkswagen Golf
Fuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Volkswagen Golf
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology