1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%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 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“For no apparent reason while driving, consumer noticed a change in the vehicle after pulling over on the shoulder. Vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. Fire was put out by the fire department. Vehicle totalled. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #853968, filed 2000-01“Due to the design of the head gasket , the gasket is leaking, causing the vehicle to overheat. The consumer also needs to replace the water pump, consumer continued to take the vehicle to dealer and problem still occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #805589, filed 1996-11Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
6 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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