1990 Volkswagen Vanagon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%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 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon, 38% 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.
“When the weather turned cold the junction of a small, plastic fuel line with an overlapping rubber fuel line (held together with a large crimp connector) started to leak directly on the distributor cap. The rubber in the fuel line had degraded and cracked. This crimp connector could not be tightened or easily replaced to eliminate the leak. Many eurovan owners on the internet have reported similar fuel leaks. …”
NHTSA complaint #715472, filed 1999-12“When driving through high altitude areas the vehicle may start running like it is out of gas, but it really isn't. The fuel injection computer dosen't adjust to the situation. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #831182, filed 1998-11“Mfg., recall #rv; air getting into fuel injection system causes vehicle to skip, in cold conditions. Dealer replaced, jeep still skips when weather is cold. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #963320, filed 1995-04Related recalls
- 92V058000Apr 14, 1992The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.Covers: Volkswagen Vanagon 1990–1991, Jetta 1988–1992, Golf 1988–1992 +5 more
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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.
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