1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Owner states that the throttle sticks,and that when this happens the vehicle accelerates. Driver must use clutch to slow vehicle down. This is an intermittent problem.”
NHTSA complaint #812209, filed 1997-05Related recalls
- 89V067000May 1, 1989When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to…Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1987–1989, Camper 1987–1989
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
6 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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