1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,000 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.
“The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of recall #93-v-175-000 which was related to the plastic material of the center air flow duct which could crack and eventually break. . . The recall work was performed by the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10020512, filed 2003-07, 175,000 miles“While traveling and without any indication air conditioner vent failed on driver's head. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8003974, filed 2002-02Related recalls
- 93V175000Oct 29, 1993The plastic material of the center air flow duct, which is fastened by two mounting screws to the ceiling of the passenger compartment, can crack and…Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1986–1991
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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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology