MYRModel Year Report

1989 Volkswagen Vanagon

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1989 Volkswagen Vanagon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:26.242Z

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
2

Campaigns on file for 1989

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

1989: 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

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-06-08Vehicle speed control89V067000 When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to idle position.

    Remedy: The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1991-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 1992-01-27 Sliding door latch failure
  3. I
    1993-05-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-10-29 Overhead a/c separation
  4. R
    1994-03-04Equipment93V175000 The plastic material of the center air flow duct, which is fastened by two mounting screws to the ceiling of the passenger compartment, can crack and eventually break.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement plate at the connections of both the center and rear air flow ducts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Volkswagen Vanagon — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V067000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 93V175000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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