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1985 Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 15 17 16 555
1.9L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 16 18 17 523
1.9L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 14 17 15 592
1.9L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 555

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 85V152000

THE LATCH OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR MAY BECOME DAMAGED IF EXCESSIVE FORCE IS USED TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DAMAGED DOOR LOCK MECHANISM WILL NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE AND THE DOOR COULD OPEN IF VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER BUMPY ROADS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEF

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon 2WD, most often about: Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.