1993 Volkswagen Fox: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 29 complaints
29
Total Complaints
Cooling System
Top Issue
0
Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Cooling System
5
Buckle Assembly
2
Heater Core
2
Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
2
Anchorage
1
Retractor
1
Lubricant
1
Seat Belts
1
Fuel Rail
1

Severity Assessment

0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"GEARS WILL NOT CHANGE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CANNOT FIX BECAUSE OF DESIGN CHANGE. TT"
"CLUTCH NO LONGER HAS SPRING TO RETURN TO ORIGINAL POSITION; WAS REPLACED BY A CABLE GOING DIRECTLY TO ENGINE/HOUSING. *AK"
"PASSENGER/DRIVER SHOULDER BELTS STICKS W/POOR RETRACTORS AND BOTH LAP BELTS FAIL TO RELEASE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 10 IL: 4 CT: 3 TN: 2 MD: 2 NH: 2 MA: 2 VA: 2 MI: 1 GA: 1

Who Files Complaints?

37.9%
Original Owners
62.1%
Second+ Owners

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28