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1991–2002 · 11 model years

Volkswagen Cabrio recalls & problems by year

7 recalls and 186 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200138 complaints
Most recalls19913 recalls
Crashes reported21in owner complaints
Injuries reported180 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0102030401991: 7 complaints, 3 recalls1992: 9 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 8 complaints, 0 recalls1995: 15 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 6 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 14 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 21 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 29 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 16 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 38 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 23 complaints, 0 recalls199119931996199820002002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 Cabrio—23–24 mpg0233330
2001 Cabrio—22–24 mpg1386370
2000 Cabrio—22–24 mpg1161010
1999 Cabrio—22–24 mpg0294220
1998 Cabrio—22–24 mpg1214020
1997 Cabrio—22–24 mpg0140200
1996 Cabrio—22–23 mpg062020
1995 Cabrio—22–24 mpg0150000
1993 Cabrio——081100
1992 Cabrio——190200
1991 Cabrio——370010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system51
  • Engine and engine cooling34
  • Visibility26
  • Service brakes, hydraulic22
  • Air bags22
  • Structure20
  • Power train18
  • Fuel system, gasoline15