Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon, 8% 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
- 87V085000Jun 8, 1987Pin in shift locking pawl may not be properly welded to the pawl.Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1987
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
Fuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
6 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
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 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