What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco?

EPA figures for the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Scirocco?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 Scirocco?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 1987

1987 Volkswagen Scirocco

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	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	20	23	21	423
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 87V053000

FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.

Campaign 91V201000

A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

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

Fuel System, Gasoline 8 Power Train 7

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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.