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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 3 of 82 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports9 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
82 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL LINE LEAK. GAS FUMES IN DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT FOR 6 MONTHS BEFORE UNIVERSITY VOLKSWAGEN REPAIRED. THEY COULDN'T DIAGNOSE. I FINALLY TOOK THEM A COPY OF A POSTING FROM A EUROVAN LIST ON THE WEB WHICH DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM IN DETAIL. UVW REPLACED THE BAD CLAMPS/HOSES IMMEDIATELY THEN. APPARENTLY ENGINE FIRES HAVE OCURRED …
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FUEL LINE LEAK. GAS FUMES IN DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT FOR 6 MONTHS BEFORE UNIVERSITY VOLKSWAGEN REPAIRED. THEY COULDN'T DIAGNOSE. I FINALLY TOOK THEM A COPY OF A POSTING FROM A EUROVAN LIST ON THE WEB WHICH DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM IN DETAIL. UVW REPLACED THE BAD CLAMPS/HOSES IMMEDIATELY THEN. APPARENTLY ENGINE FIRES HAVE OCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #711853
Mileage unknown · Sep 16, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHEN COLD, THE FUEL LINES SPRAY GASOLINE ONTO THE DISTRIBUTOR.
NHTSA ODI #711465
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
WHILE DRIVING CONSUME NOTICED THICK BLACK SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN HOOD WAS LIFTED THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE, AND STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. FIRE WAS DUE BY A LEAKING FUEL LINE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE CLAMPS. THE LEAK WAS IN THE FUEL LINE FROM FUEL PUMP TO FUEL INJECTOR RAIL DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR WHICH …
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WHILE DRIVING CONSUME NOTICED THICK BLACK SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN HOOD WAS LIFTED THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE, AND STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. FIRE WAS DUE BY A LEAKING FUEL LINE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE CLAMPS. THE LEAK WAS IN THE FUEL LINE FROM FUEL PUMP TO FUEL INJECTOR RAIL DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DISTRIBUTOR WHICH PROVIDED THE SPARK TO IGNITE THE GASOLINE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #847456
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 1999
Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JERKS/LURCHES VIOLENTLY UPON UPSHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR - VERY SCARY WHEN ON EXPRESSWAY ENTRANCE RAMP! DEALER INSPECTION DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT WAS FAULTY (THIS IS AN "ADAPTIVE" AUTOMATIC…
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JERKS/LURCHES VIOLENTLY UPON UPSHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR - VERY SCARY WHEN ON EXPRESSWAY ENTRANCE RAMP! DEALER INSPECTION DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT WAS FAULTY (THIS IS AN "ADAPTIVE" AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM - LONG WAIT REQUIRED! CAR IS DRIVEABLE BUT WE ARE VERY CAUTIOUS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #708710
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 1999
Air BagsCrash
AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, SAID NO AIRBAGS INSTALLED IN 1993 CAR. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #842399
Mileage unknown · Jul 14, 1999
Tires
TIRES FAILED. REPLACEMENT TIRES DO NOT FAIL. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195/70R15C )
NHTSA ODI #708609
Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 1999
Fuel System, Other
CONSUMER NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL ON THE FUEL LINES.
NHTSA ODI #543466
Mileage unknown · Oct 29, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CUTS OFF WHICH DISCONNECTS THE STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN A WEEK. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #829757
Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 1998
Seat Belts
SEAT BELT RECALL WORK CAN NOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS, UNIT HAS FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #542223
Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 1998
Equipment
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR EXPLODED CAUSING DAMAGE TO ENTIRE A/C SYSTEM AND ENGINE COMPONENTS. (QCAW)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE CONNECTING ENDS OF THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN "SETTLE" OVER TIME WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FASTENING CLAMPS TO LOSE THEIR TIGHT FIT AND PERMIT FUEL TO SEEP OUT AT THE HOSE CONNECTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES.
THESE STEERING WHEELS AND INCLUDE A UNIVERSAL JOINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO STEERING SHAFTS AND SECURED BY LOCKING BOLTS. THE UNIVERSAL JOINT'S UPPER LOCKING BOLT WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE, AND CAN EVENTUALLY LOOSEN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE UPPER LOCKING BOLT HOLDING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY'S UNIVERSAL JOINT LOOSENS, IT CAN RENDER THE STEERING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PRESENT UNIVERSAL UPPER LOCKING BOLT, INSTALL A NEW ONE, AND TORQUE IT TO SPECIFICATIONS.
THE HANDLE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CONTAINS A TORSION SPRING WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM REMAINS FIRMLY ENGAGED UPON APPLICATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SOME OF THESE SPRINGS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SPRING CAN CAUSE THE EMERGENCYBRAKE TO RELEASE. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, IT COULD SET ITSELFIN MOTION AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LONGER TENSION SPRING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TENSION.
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NHTSA investigations
1
SQ99023 · Fuel Line Leak In Engine Compartment
Opened Oct 7, 1999 · Closed Apr 18, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
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