VehicleVerdict

Volkswagen Type Ii years to avoid

Across 1968–1978, no single Type Ii year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1978 drew the most complaints; 1978 the fewest.

0

Total complaints

13

Recall campaigns

1968–1978

Years covered

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Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Volkswagen Type Ii NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints1968: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints
Volkswagen Type Ii NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Type Ii year

YearComplaintsRecalls
197801
197701
197301
197202
197103
197001
196901
196804

Common questions

What is the best year for the Volkswagen Type Ii?

By complaint volume, 1978 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Type Ii years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Type Ii have?

Across all model years, the Type Ii has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.