MYRModel Year Report

1984 Volkswagen Vanagon

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1984 Volkswagen Vanagon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:54.075Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 2 1985: 1 complaint 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 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 2 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 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 2 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

1984: 2 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 2 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

Upon completion of filling gas tank, one or two gallons of gas leaked onto the ground. The hose that connected the two top parts of the gas tank shrunk over time and broke one of the plastic fittings that attached it to the gas tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-08

Consumer states that he filled up the gas tank, the gas pump chipped off and a large amount of gas poured from under the vehicle and puddled up. This happen suddenly without warning. Found out the vent tube had deteriorated.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-17

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-12-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-02-20 Fuel leak, evaporative vnt
  2. I
    1993-05-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-10-29 Overhead a/c separation

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Volkswagen Vanagon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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