CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (8 reports).
1987 Volkswagen Scirocco recalls
Most common 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
What owners report
MY CAR BEGAN LEAKING GAS RECENTLY. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR I COULD SEE (AND I HAVE WITNESSES) THAT GAS IS RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE GAS TANK WHEN I FILL THE TANK UP. I FOUND OUT FROM SPEAKING TO SCIROCCO OWNERS ONLINE THAT MANY EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND SHOWED ME THE RECALL ON THE DEFECTIVE GAS TANK LISTED ON NHTSA.DOT.GOV. I THEN TOOK THE CAR TO A VOLKSWAGEN (VW) DEALER TO INSPECT IT. RICH AT THE VW DEALER IN BURLINGTON, NJ LOOKED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR SAID "THE LEAK COULD BE FROM ANYWHERE SINCE I SEE RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR, I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM, BUT I REPLACE EVERYTHING UNDER THE CAR FOR $2100. I THEN NOTIFIED VW USA ABOUT THIS
CONTACTED VW DEALERSHIP AFTER BEING NOTIFIED REPEATEDLY BY VWOA TO GET THE TANK REPLACED AND THEY REFUSED TO CHANGE IT AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR A DAY AND PUTTING 30 MILES ON IT...AM I GOING TO BLOW UP NOW? ALSO..CIRCLIPS IN TRANSMISSION CASING MADE THE TRANSMISSION GRENADE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NLM' **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734286
THE VW TRANSMISSION, KNOWN AS THE 020, ON THE 16V MODELS ARE GARBAGE. RING GEAR RIVITS SHEAR AND ARE PUNCHED THROUGH THE HOUSING DESTROYING THE UNIT COMPLETELY. I HAVE GONE THROUGH FIVE AND HAVE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS FALL VICTOM TO THIS POORLY MANUFACTURED PART. VW CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY AND OWNERS ARE LEFT TO FIX THEIR CARS OUT OF POCKET.*AK
I OWN 2 1987 VW SCIROCCOS, BOTH HAVE HAD SUDDEN AND CATOSTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHICH COMPLETLY DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSIONS, BOTH LOCKED UP ON THE ROAD AND NEARLY CAUSED HORRIFIC ACCIDENTS. THIS PROBLEM EXISTS IN SEVERAL MODELS WITH THIS TYPE OF TRANSMISSION AND HAS BEEN IGNORED BY VW AND VWOA. THIS CAR ALSO HAS A LEAKING FUEL TANK WHICH I HAVE TRIED TO HAVE REPAIRED BUT THE DEALERS REFUSE TO EVEN CONFIRM THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH LARGE GROUPS OF VW OWNERS WITH THESE PROBLEMS, AND THE RESULTS FROM DEALER INSPECTIONS OR JUST COMPLETE LACK OF THEM DUE TO THE DEALERS NOT WANTING TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. IT IS TIME TO GO AFTER THESE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME SWIFT ACTION THAT WAS T
ALL THREE OF THESE TRANSMISSION FAILURES COST ME A TOTAL OF $2700 DUE TO THE FACT THAT 2 CLIPS WERE TAKEN OUT OF THE DESIGN. THESE TWO CLIPS WOULD HAVE COST THE MFGR ABOUT $0.50 OR SO AND COST ME ALOT MORE THAN THAT
1987 Volkswagen Scirocco questions
Does the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (8), Power Train (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.