1987 Volkswagen Scirocco Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 67%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,023miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, 67% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,023 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 2 1987 vw sciroccos, both have had sudden and catostrophic transmission failure which completly destroyed the transmissions, both locked up on the road and nearly caused horrific accidents. This problem exists in several models with this type of transmission and has been ignored by vw and vwoa. This car also has a leaking fuel tank which I have tried to have repaired but the dealers refuse to even confirm the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #734263, filed 2000-10“Contacted vw dealership after being notified repeatedly by vwoa to get the tank replaced and they refused to change it after having the car for a day and putting 30 miles on it...am I going to blow up now? Also..circlips in transmission casing made the transmission grenade and had to be replaced. ' **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734286”
NHTSA complaint #10006998, filed 2000-10“Contacted vw dealership after being notified repeatedly by vwoa to get the tank replaced and they refused to change it after having the car for a day and putting 30 miles on it...am I going to blow up now?> also... Circlips in transmission casing make the transmission grenade and have to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #734286, filed 2000-10“Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notice (91v-201), dealer refused repair and consumer had to go to other repair shop to remedy leakage.”
NHTSA complaint #550468, filed 2000-01Related recalls
- 91V201000Nov 18, 1991A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.Covers: Volkswagen Scirocco 1987–1988, Cabriolet 1987–1990
- 87V053000Apr 14, 1987Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.Covers: Volkswagen Scirocco 1985–1987, Jetta 1985–1987, Golf 1985–1987 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 | 67% |
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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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