1995 Volkswagen Cabrio problems
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Common 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio problems
The 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio, a beloved car by many, has had its share of issues reported by owners. One of the most common problems is related to the transmission, specifically the torque converter not locking out. This issue can cause the car to run at high RPMs, even at lower speeds, which can lead to increased fuel consumption and potential damage to the transmission over time.
Another issue reported by owners is related to exterior problems, with the 3rd generation Cabrio (1995-1998) ranking 11th in reliability out of 46 generations. While the specific exterior problems are not detailed in the search results, it is clear that there were enough complaints to warrant a lower reliability ranking.
While the search results do not provide specific details on other issues, it is important to note that the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio has had a total of 9 issues reported to RepairPal. These issues can range from minor repairs to major repairs, and it is important for owners to be aware of these potential problems.
In summary, the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio has had reported issues related to the transmission and exterior problems. These issues can lead to increased fuel consumption, potential damage to the transmission, and decreased reliability. It is important for owners to be aware of these potential problems and to address them promptly to ensure the longevity and safety of their vehicle.
What is the difference between a cabriolet and a cabrio?
There is no functional difference between a cabriolet and convertible in modern automobiles. Which word you use generally depends on where you're from. Cabriolet—often shortened to cabrio—is the common name for a convertible in many European countries.
What years was the VW Cabrio made?
The Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is the cabriolet version of the Volkswagen Golf, introduced in 1979. The second generation were introduced in 1994, the third in 1998. The engines for the Cabriolet are almost the same as for the regular Golf.
What is the curb weight of a 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio?
2,778 lbs.
Used 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio - Specs & Features
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Maximum cargo capacity | 16 cu.ft. |
| Turning circle | 32.8 ft. |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in. |
| Curb weight | 2,778 lbs. |
What kind of car is a cabrio?
convertible
A convertible or cabriolet (/ˌkæbrioʊˈleɪ/) is a passenger car that can be driven with or without a roof in place. The methods of retracting and storing the roof vary among eras and manufacturers.
1995 Volkswagen Cabrio car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Volkswagen Cabrio problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1995 Volkswagen Cabrio complaints
The NHTSA has received 17 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio.
INTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-04
- VIN: WVWBC81E9SK
- Components: INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ONLY WORK OCCASIONALLY MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER/FUEL METERS AT NIGHT. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: WAUAA88G1SA
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: AT COLD STARTS THE HEAD LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: WVWBC81ESK0
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: THE VEHICLES TRUNK HAS BECOME DIFFICULT TO OPEN, THE KEY AND LOCK ASSEMBLY APPEARED DEFECTIVE. *SCC
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: WVWBC81ESK0
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE REAR WINDOW CANNOT BE LOWERED, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. *SCC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-01
- VIN: WVWBB81EXSK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND THEN KICK BACK ON. ALSO, IF SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION ENGINE WILL STALL. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, BUT CANNOT REPRODUCE THIS DEFECT TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-02
- VIN: FILL IN
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY AN AUTHORIZED AUTOMOBILE REPAIR DEALER THAT COMPUTER FOR AIRBAG WAS NOT WORKING, AND THEREFORE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN IMPACT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-04-30
- VIN: WVWBB81EXSK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ALONG ABOUT 65 MPH AND VEHICLE SURGED, LOSS OF POWER. CONTINUES TO DO THIS 10-15 TIMES A WEEK. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. DEALER UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-01
- VIN: WVWBC81E0SK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AUTO TRANS FAILS TO SHIFT. TRANNY REPLACED AT 40K MILES. SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES WILDLY DURING INCLINES, ACCELLERATION W/ NEW TRANNY. CAR CAN NOT SHIFT, POWER LOST FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. TERRIFYING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-21
- VIN: WVWBB81E4SK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING (ALWAYS UPHILL, WITH ACCELERATOR DEPRESSED, AND USUALLY IN 3RD GEAR AT AROUND 30 MPH) THE ENGINE (AND POWER STEERING) SIMPLY CUTS OUT (TACH DROPS TO ZERO). IT IS POSSIBLE TO IMMEDIATELY RESTART IT BY PUSHING IN THE CLUTCH AND TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A VW DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED A FUEL RELAY AND CONDUCTED THE FULL 60,000 MILE MAINTENANCE BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED AND IS A LEMON-LAW BUYBACK ('COURSE THEY DIDN'T TELL ME THAT UNTIL I HAD MY HEART SET ON BUYING IT). AS I DRIVE 20 MILES EACH WAY ON A VERY CURVY ROAD WITH FEW TURNOUTS IN THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, THIS PROBLEM POSES A THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHERS. THE FUEL GAUGE IS UNRELIABLE AS WELL, BUT THAT'S THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES! *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-13
- VIN: WVWBB81E6SK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CAR WANTS TO STALL WHEN BRAKING FOR A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT AND RUNS VERY ROUGHLY, AS THOUGH IT MIGHT JUST STOP RUNNING UNLESS THE GAS PEDAL WAS EMPLOYED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-24
- VIN: WVWBB81E9SK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: INTERMITTENT STALLING. ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-12-01
- VIN: WVWBC81EXSK
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDOW MOTOR FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-07-27
- VIN: WVWBC81E5SK
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH W/SPEED CONTROL ON; HAD TO BRAKE; SPEED CONTROL FAILED TO RELEASE; ABS BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. STEERED TOWARDS A HILL TO SLOW DOWN. HAD 2 FLATS & AXLE BROKE. TOOK TO DEALER & NOT DOING ANYTHING TO VEHICLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-04-12
- VIN: WVWBB81E6SK
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE REAR LEFT BRAKE DRUM SPLIT IN HALF WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO FLY OFF THE VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-24
- VIN: WVWBC81E4SK
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BOTTOM CROSS MEMBER THAT HOLDS THE FRAME TOGETHER HAS COME LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-24
- VIN: WVWBC81E4SK
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BOTTOM CROSS MEMBER THAT HOLDS THE FRAME TOGETHER HAS COME LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Negative 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio car reviews
Positive 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio car reviews
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I got this as my first car and it has over 200k and I have had no trouble whatsoever! It is extremely reliable and totally fun! It is such a sound car mechanically, I would buy another one!
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I've had it 1 1/2 years. one owner neighbor put less than 10k on a year. fun...until it started jumping. it never had a tune up till last week---85k!!! that says a lot. I have put 2 new mufflers on--- at least I had a warrenty. the tune up was 300 bucks, so please take care of your vw, cause those parts are expensive, and shame on my neighbor for not taking care of her..
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This is a used car, but don't worry, it's still in great condition! I particularly enjoy driving it on sunny summer days. It may run a bit slower in the city, but it really picks up speed on the highway. It's worth noting that there have been some issues after 100,000kms, such as the light bulb not always working and the parts being more expensive than those of Japanese cars. However, overall, I believe that VW still produces high-quality cars.
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I really enjoyed my Cabrio so much that I decided to drop a 16V Turbo in it, which doubled the power output of the 8V that some people are driving around. It's really fun to drive with coilovers and poly everything.
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Merritt Cassin 2024-05-01
"shame on me" ! I ordered this car online ... ran the CARFAX (ccame out "clean"). What a beauty she was when she arived- just screamed FUN ! .... wrong answer ! Has been a true to life money pit ! We dropped about 1 K in it as soon as it arrived ( changing oil, hoses- you name it !). But had/still has electrical problems that baffle everyone !!! It's been a spooky, fun, totally un-predictable lil car to drive. After dumping over 2k in the car - we are now trying to sell it= gulllpppp.