MYRModel Year Report

1982 Volkswagen Vanagon

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1982 Volkswagen Vanagon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:30.804Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1982

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 0 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1991
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 0 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 0 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 13 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991

1982: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19820
19830
19842
19851
19868
198713
19883
19890
199013
19919

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    1984-08-13Latches/locks/linkages84V084000 Spring, which holds the latch on the front door locks, may break and door may open unexpectedly.

    Remedy: Springs will be replaced on all affected locks without charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1989-12-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-02-20 Fuel leak, evaporative vnt

Buy-smart checklist

1982 Volkswagen Vanagon — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 84V084000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.