1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 2.1L 5MT
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- Photo: 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Westfalia, Front Right, 08-15-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro Westfalia (T3) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Techno Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9639) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW T3 Syncro 4WD (rear) (34297688950) by Sam Beebe, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Westfalia (Typ 2 - T3) Interior (4651436324) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 2.1L 5MT is a 95-hp 2.1-liter flat-4 with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $18,630 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
It makes 95 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 117 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 14 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,630 ($53,299 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.1L OHV flat-4 (Wasserboxer) |
| Displacement | 2.1 L |
| Horsepower | 95 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 117 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive (Syncro) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 14 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro 2.1L 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
7 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Volkswagen VANAGON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 29, 1993 · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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.
Consequence: IF THE PLASTIC BREAKS WHERE IT IS HELD AT THE TWOMOUNTING SCREWS, THE CENTER AIR FLOW DUCT CAN SEPARATE FROM ITS SUPPORTS ANDCAUSE INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS.
NHTSA campaign 93V175000
May 1, 1989 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
Consequence: FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE PRESENT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 89V067000
May 6, 1988 · TIRES
DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE 6J X 14 COULD EXPERIENCE TINY CRACKS IN THE BEAD AREA.
Consequence: TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 88V076000
Mar 23, 1988 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.
Consequence: SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy: THE IN LINE FUEL FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE.
NHTSA campaign 88V038000
Jun 8, 1987 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PIN IN SHIFT LOCKING PAWL MAY NOT BE PROPERLY WELDED TO THE PAWL.
Consequence: IF PIN SEPARATES FROM PAWL, DRIVER WOULD BE ABLE TO MOVETHE SHIFT LEVER DURING DRIVING INTO ANY POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING SAFETYRELEASE BUTTON.
Remedy: REPLACE SHIFT LOCKING PAWL.
NHTSA campaign 87V085000
Jun 8, 1987 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
SEAT BRACKETS WHICH ANCHOR REARWARD PASSENGER SEATS MAY NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY.
Consequence: SEAT COULD BREAK LOOSE DURING ACCELERATION AND CAUSEINJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: ASSURE THAT SEAT BRACKETS ARE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
NHTSA campaign 87V083000
Apr 14, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.
Consequence: FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME RESTRICTED AND CAUSE THE ENGINETO STALL.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK, CONTAINING A REDESIGNED FUEL FILTER, AS WELL AS MODIFIED CONTROL UNITS.
NHTSA campaign 87V052000
13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Volkswagen VANAGON
Owner Complaints
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Volkswagen VANAGON (2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 6 |
| Gasoline | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.