What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16v?

EPA figures for the 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16v reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16v?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16v. 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 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16v?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16v, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 1987

1987 Volkswagen GTI 16v

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	26	23	386

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 87V063000

THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED.

Campaign 92V050000

THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

2 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 2

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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.