1999 Volkswagen Cabrio problems
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Common 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio problems
The Volkswagen Cabrio, produced in 1999, has been reported to have several common problems by owners. These issues span across various areas of the vehicle, including electrical systems, engine, and exterior components.
One of the most frequently reported problems is electrical issues. Owners have reported instances of the brake light and ABS warning light staying on, accompanied by malfunctioning headlights, AC, and wipers. Interestingly, some owners have observed that these issues can be temporarily resolved by turning the car off and on again or by flashing the brights. This suggests that there may be a problem with the electrical system's grounding or a potential draw on the battery.
Another common problem area is the engine. Owners have reported issues such as the engine light staying on and experiencing rough idling and acceleration. These issues can be particularly concerning as they may indicate more serious problems with the engine or its associated components.
The exterior of the 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio has also been reported to have issues. Some owners have reported problems with door molding falling off, suggesting that there may be issues with the car's exterior components' durability or installation.
Additionally, there have been reports of power windows failing, which can be a significant inconvenience for drivers and passengers alike. This issue may be related to the electrical system, as power windows rely on electrical components to function properly.
Overall, the 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio has been reported to have several common problems across various areas of the vehicle. These issues can range from minor inconveniences to more serious concerns that may require significant repairs or replacements. As with any vehicle, it's essential to stay on top of regular maintenance and address any issues as soon as they arise to minimize potential damage and ensure the vehicle's longevity.
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 year did VW stop making Cabrio?
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. The Golf Cabriolet was discontinued in 2002, and succeeded by the Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet and the Volkswagen Eos.
What was the last year for VW Cabrio?
2002
Cabriolet versions of the fourth-generation Golf and sixth-generation Golf were produced between 1998 and 2002 and 2011 and 2016, respectively. Overall, more than 770,000 Golf cabriolets were produced over a 37-year period – all at the Karmann plant in Osnabrück, which recently ceased production of the Porsche Boxster.
Why is my cruise control not working on my VW Cabrio?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Cabrio cruise control isn't working are failed control module, sensor or switch issues, or throttle actuation problems.
1999 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:
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio
The NHTSA has received 29 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-24
- VIN: 3VWDB61E2XM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE FUZEBOX IN THIS CAR IS UNPROTECTED FROM WATER AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND ANY TIME WATER MAY LEAK INTO CAR. I PARKED MY CAR AND WHEN I WENT TO HER BACK IN IT A HOUR LATER IT WOULDN'T CRANK THAT'S WHEN WE DISCOVERED THE FUZE BOX WAS MELTED FROM GETTING TOO HOT DUE TO IT LEAKING THRU THE ANTENNA O TO THE RELAYS FILLING THEM WITH WATER AND THEN CAUSE A DRIP TO COME FROM RELAYS ONTO FUZE AND BURN OUT THE FUZE SLIT FOR THE FUEL PUMP WHICH CAUSED MY CAR NOT TO CRANK AT ALL. THIS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND COULD POTENTIALLY BE A HUGE PROBLEM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-11
- VIN: 3VWBB81E9XM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER AND COAST TO A STOP. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE RETAINER CLIP ON THE END OF THE CABLE THAT SECURED IT TO THE CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT LEVER FAILED. . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. UPDATED 07/18/12
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3VWDB61E7XM
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
- Summary: HELLO, I CONTACTED YOU ABOUT 2 YRS AGO WITHOUT F/U DUE TO RECOVERY FROM INJURIES. NOW I HAVE MY CASE ON THE DOCKET TO SUE VW FOR FAULTY DISC/HUB ASSEMBLY THAT SEPARATED DUE TO CORROSION. I HAVE THE PARTS AND PHOTOS TO SUBMIT. I INJURED MY RIGHT ANKLE ON JULY 9, 2009 WHEN THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM MY CAR WITHOUT WARNING AND AFTER IT HAD BEEN RECENTLY INSPECTED AND CLEANED BY BRAKE KING. SIMILAR TO THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE RECALL SINCE I OWNED ONE AND HAD THE HUB/DISC ASSEMBLY REPLACED BY STAINLESS STEEL ASSEMBLY. I WISH TO CONTINUE THIS INVESTIGATION SO THAT OTHERS ARE NOT INJURED HEAVEN FORBID. NOW I AM READY TO HANDLE THE CASE IN COURT AND AM PREPARING FOR THE TRIAL. PLEASE ADVISE AS TO HOW TO DEFEND MY CASE AS THE ONES THAT WERE TRIED ON THE JEEP RECALL AND ACCIDENTS. ALSO, IF YOU NEED MORE INFO PLS CONTACT ME. AFTER THE FINAL PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PERM PARTIAL DISABILITY I INCURRED IN THE ACCIDENT I FEEL THAT THIS CASE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND PROSECUTED. I AM AN ENGINEER AND AM SURE THE CORROSION CAUSED THE WHEEL DETACHMENT WHICH WAS DEFINITELY A PRODUCT DEFECT. ESPECIALLY SINCE I HAVE THE RECORDS OF INSPECTION AND SERVICE OF THE BRAKE INVOLVED WHICH CAUSED DETACHMENT OF MY WHEEL ONLY 5 MONTHS LATER AND IN LIGHT OF THE JEEP RECALLS. HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. THANKS. UPDATED 01/20/12*LJ *TR INJURIES WERE FROM A PREVIOUS INCIDENT. UPDATED IVOQ 03/26/12 THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 99V340000. UPDATED 12/11/12
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-22
- VIN: 3VWBB81E8XM
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THIS HAS ACTUALLY HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THIS CAR. WHEN I HIT A PATCH OF WATER, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP TEMPORARILY AND I'M UNABLE TO MANEUVER. IF I'M ON A CORNER I HAVE TO HIT THE BRAKES TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3VWDB61E7XM
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGERS WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A HUB DISK SEPARATION THAT CAUSED THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-22
- VIN: 3VWBB81E1XM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I HAVE A 1999 VW CABRIO, WHICH IS THE CONVERTIBLE MODEL OF THE GOLF. THERE IS A RECALL OF VWS BECAUSE OF FAULTY BRAKE LIGHTS DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION PARTS. I CALLED VW TO REGISTER MY COMPLAINT. THEY SAY THAT MY VIN IS NOT UNDER THEIR RECALL LIST. HOWEVER, IN SEPTEMBER 2006, I HAD THE EXACT SAME BRAKE LIGHT MAL-FUNCTION, INCLUDING THE TOTAL MELT DOWN OF ALL THE LIGHTS ON DECEMBER 14, 2006 WHILE I WAS ON A HIGHWAY IN MY STATE. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND THE GARAGE USED AUTHENTIC VW PARTS FROM A DEALERSHIP DOWN THE ROAD. MY CABIO HAS THE GOLF CHASSIS BUT CALLED THE CABRIO WHICH IS THE CONVERTIBLE VERSION. ALL MY CAR CARE BOOKS ADDRESS THE GOLF VERSION. I AM AT A LOSS AS TO WHY VW WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR FOR THIS SAME REPAIR. THE RECALL NOTICES ARE JUST GOING OUT EVEN THOUGH THEY KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN 2006. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-01
- VIN: 3VWBB81E4XM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 1) DUE TO VANDALISM, THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS REPLACED BY A REPUTABLE SHOP. I USED THE POWER TOP ONCE AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THEN FOLLOWING THAT WINTER, THE POWER TOP FAILED. IT WAS BEYOND WARRANTY ACCORDING TO DEALER WHEN I DISCOVERED THE FAILURE. DEALER WANTS $1200 FOR REPLACEMENT. 2) THE 6 CD CHANGER STOPPED WORKING JUST AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. DEALER WANTS $600 FOR REPLACEMENT. 3) CRUISE CONTROL BECAME INTERMITTENT AFTER A THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT IN MARCH 2003. DEALER WANTS $800 FOR REPLACEMENT. 4) THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER BECAME INTERMITTENT IN SEPT 2003. IT HAS BEEN REMOVED AND THE CONTACTS CLEANED. IT ONLY WORKS ON EXTREMELY COLD MORNINGS, ONLY ON THE FIRST START. ALL OTHER GAUGES WORK ON THE MODULE. DEALER WANTS $600 FOR REPLACEMENT. 5) THE RADIO SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING (NO POWER) AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE IN JAN 2004. DEALER WANTS $600 FOR REPLACEMENT. 6) THE SMOG PUMP FAILED DEC 2005, AND CHARRED THE HARNESS WIRING. IT WAS REPLACED WITH A SALVAGED SMOG PUMP BY REPUTABLE REPAIR SHOP. DEALER WANTED $1000 FOR REPLACEMENT. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-31
- VIN: 3VWAB61E3XM
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE FUEL LINE FRACTURED. THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE WAS GAS LEAKING WHILE IN MOTION. THE CONTACT NOTICED A GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON ARRIVING AT THE RESIDENCE, THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE LEAK WAS IDENTIFIED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN ROUTE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-11
- VIN: 3VWCB61E2XM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY CAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED TO FAIL TWO WEEKS AGO. THE DIRECTIONALS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS AND HEATER DID NOT WORK. I WAS TOLD BY A VW DEALERSHIP IN MA THAT THE CAR ALARM SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND HAS CAUSED THE SWITCHING GEAR AND OTHER VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN MY CAR TO MALFUNCTION. AFTER INFORMING THAT THE COST TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM WOULD BE AROUND $1,000.00 I DECIDED TO LOOK INTO THESE ISSUES ONLY TO BE SURPRISED TO FIND THAT MY VW 1999 CABRIO IS NOTORIOUS ALONG WITH ALL OF THE OTHER MAKES OF THE VW LINE TO HAVE FAULTY AND PROBLEMATIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. MY CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT WAS TOLD, "SORRY THIS IS NOT A COVERED ITEM" THERE ARE VARIOUS RESOURCES OUT THERE TO LEARN THAT OVER AND OVER AGAIN, THIS HAPPENS TO THE CONSUMER OF THEIR CARS. WHEN YOU PAY $35000 FOR A CAR YOU EXPECT IT TO NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS BEFORE 50K MILES. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-15
- VIN: 3VWDB61E0XM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE THE CAR HAD 8,000 MILES ON IT. YOU PUSH ON THE GAS AND THE CAR GOES JUST ENOUGH TO PUT YOU INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND THEN IT WON'T GO ANYWHERE FOR 3-4 SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX TWICE AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME IT'S FIXED, BUT IT'S NOT. MY CAR NOW HAS 56,000 MILES ON IT AND IS OUT OF WARRANTY. NO ONE WANTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-12
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT MY CAR, THE BRAKES NEEDED REPLACEMENT. LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER THAT INCIDENT, MY BRAKES AGAIN NEEDED REPLACEMENT. TWO MONTHS LATER, MY BRAKES AGAIN NEEDED WORK. MY CAR FAILED ITS YEARLY INSPECTION DUE TO TIE RODS. THE TRANSMISSION AND THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS.*AK
PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-31
- Components: PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ABOUT THREE MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF A NEW 1999 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO THE ENTIRE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT QUIT WORKING. IN JULY 2001 THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE WENT BAD. THREE YEARS LATER, THE CABLE HAS GONE BAD AGAIN. IN OCTOBER OF 2001 A COMPUTER CHIP WENT BAD AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. IN JANUARY 2003 THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION TO THOSE PROBLEMS, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMING ON AND STAYING ON BUT NO ONE CAN FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. BUTTONS, LIKE THE LOCK BUTTON, FALL OFF THE CAR. MY TAILLIGHTS FREQUENTLY GO OUT AND COME BACK ON BY THEMSELVES BUT NO ONE CAN FIND A LOOSE WIRE. THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN JANUARY 2004. THE AUTO SHOP ORDERED PARTS AND THEY DIDN'T FIT. IT TURNS OUT EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS A 1999, THERE ARE SOME 2000 PARTS ON IT. *LA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-03
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: GAUGE CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN NO SPEEDOMETER OR TACHOMETER. THIS RESULTS IN HAVING TO GUESS YOUR SPEED. THE ONLY CORRECTION IS REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE GAUGE CLUSTER AND THE ODOMETER CANNOT BE RESET. THIS IS THE SECOND REPLACEMENT IN 12 MONTHS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-24
- VIN: 3VWBB61E4XM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON & STAYS ON, AS DOES THE ABS LIGHT, THE DRIVERS SEAT HEATER SHORTED OUT, THE CARS BATTERY EXPLOADED, THE DRIVERS POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONS, THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE RADIO HAS A MALFUNCTION, THE HYDROLIC PUMP FOR AUTOMATIC TOP MALFUNCTIONED & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS SOME OTHER MORE MINOR PROBLEMS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-03
- VIN: 3VWAB81E1XM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: BATTERY LITERALLY EXPLODED UPON TURNING THE IGNITION KEY. *LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-29
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CONVERTIBLE TOP ACCUMULATING SOME KIND OF BLACK SUBSTANCE THAT HARDENS AND CANNOT BE REMOVED. AT THE THREE YEAR MARK, THE CAR JUST BEGAN TO DETERIORATE VERY QUICKLY. TIMING BELT, CONVERTIBLE STOPPED WORKING, ABS BRAKES KICK IN WHEN NOT SUPPOSED TO, EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 40K MILES. KEY LOCK BUTTON FELL OUT, CANNOT GET IT TO STAY IN. SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FELL APART. INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES NOT MADE WELL, LOOSENED AND FEEL AS IF THEY MAY FALL OFF. CD CHANGER HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *NLM
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-30
- VIN: 3VWAB81EXXM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BEIGE CONVERTABLE TOP DISCOLORING AND DETERATING. TEARING AROUND REAR WINDOW AND TURNING A RUST COLOR.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3VWCB61EZXM
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE VEHICLE ENCOUNTERED ANOTHER VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS OVER. THE DRIVER THEN SWIPED THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT. THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF DAMAGE AT THIS TIME IS $6,000.00. *JB CONSUMER STATED THAT BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG WAS REPAIRED. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: PLEASE PROV
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 10MPH ON A FLAT SURFACE ENGINE HAD STALLED AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-30
- VIN: 3VWBB81E5XM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BOTH SIDE DOOR MOULDINGS ADHESIVE FAILED. REPORTED TO VOLKSWAGON AND WAS ADVISED THAT IT HAPPENS A LOT. THEY SAID THEY CHARGE AT LEAST $100.00 FOR REPAIRS. THIS IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT THAT COULD BE HAZARDOUS SINCE FAILURE OCCURS ON THE ADHESIVE DURING DRIVING AND COULD INJURE SOMEONE.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3VWDB61E2XM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 99 VW CABRIO CAUGHT FIRE NEXT TO THE FIREWALL. VW WILL NOT INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE DUE TO THE EXPENSE. THIS IS A LEASE VEHICLE ONLY 2000 MILES OUT OF WARRENTY AND VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. VOLKSWAGEN SAID IF YOU SMOKE A CIGARETTE WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN AND USE THE ASHTRAY, ASHES CAN BLOW INTO THE DASH AND CAUSE FIRE. THE FIREMEN SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN INSULATION BURN LIKE IT DID ON THIS VOLKSWAGEN. THIS CAR LEFT US STRANDED 1000 MILES FROM HOME ON A FREEWAY WHILE ON VACATION. MY DAUGHTER'S LIFE WAS PUT IN GREAT DANGER AS THE CAR CAME CLOSE TO BLOWING UP. VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT IN THIS CASE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3VWDB61E2XM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE DASHBOARD AREA WHILE DRIVING. *JG
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-01
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE. CONSUMER HAS TO MAKE ALL PASSENGERS SIT IN BACK OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-18
- VIN: 3VWDB61E8XM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE CONTINUES TO SHUT DOWN IN MOVING TRAFFIC. IT'S BEEN AT THE DEALER 6 TIMES, FOR UP TO 7 DAYS AT A TIME AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE CONCERN OR DIAGNOSE PROBLEM. I FEEL IT'S A REAL SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THE CAR SHUTS DOWN IN MOVING TRAFFIC WITH NO WARNING. CAR STARTS UP AFTER COMPLETELY STOPPING, PUTTING IT IN PARK TURNING THE IGNITION OFF AND RESTARTING IT. THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE IN THE ELECTRICAL BECAUSE THE CAR LOOSES ALL POWER. NO LIGHTS ON THE DASH, NO POWER STEERING ETC. WHAT IS A REASONABLE LENGHT OF TIME FOR THIS TO BE CORRECTED?*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-19
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE ENTERING A FREEWAY AT 40 MPH VEHICLE DIED, AND CONSUMER COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CONSUMER RESTARTED, AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF. TOOK TO DEALER , AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THAT PROBLEM. ON 06/23/01, VEHICLE DIED AT 25 MPH. TOOK BACK TO DEALER, AND THEY STILL COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ON JULY 3, 2001 VEHICLE DIED AGAIN WHILE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Negative 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio car reviews
Positive 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio car reviews
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Everyone else says that they have no pick up...they must be mistaken! I have the zippiest car around. I actually prefer driving my car to my mom's Jaguar XK8.
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The Cabrio is a blast to drive, although it could use a bit more power. The German engineering is evident both inside and out, with a level of perfection that is hard to match. If you're in the market for a Cabrio, the new style is definitely the one to go for. SC
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This vehicle drives like a dream. It has very little road noise. However, the heated seats tend to heat in spots, which can cause discomfort.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to let you know that the VW 99 Cabrio is in excellent condition and drives really well. It has a sleek black exterior and comfortable black leather seats. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to take it for a spin!
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my car. Before buying it, I read many reviews and decided to take the gamble. I bought it with the intention of having it last through the end of undergrad and grad school. I'm happy to say that it was a trooper and lasted! I didn't have much trouble with it at all, except for when I cracked both the front and rear windows (my own fault). Luckily, it was very reasonable to replace them. Although the car doesn't have much power, I still love it. In fact, I even added a roof rack to make it my own little SUV. I'm hoping that VW will release a newer version in the coming years, so that when mine eventually starts to show its age, I can buy a new one!
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Are you having problems with your 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Leon Goodwin 2024-09-29
My first car was a VW, but unfortunately it turned out to be quite a pain. Despite having troubles within the first 3 months of owning it, including top leaks, the issues only got worse. The seals around the top had to be replaced three times, which was very expensive. Additionally, there was a mystery trunk leak that rendered it practically useless, and numerous electronic issues. I even had to spend over $1,000 to get it to pass Oregon emissions after driving it cross-country from Florida to Oregon. Now, the auto top will no longer come down and my mechanic estimates a minimum of $1,000 to fix it. Despite my love for VWs, I have decided to give up and shop for a new car.
Donato Goodwin 2024-08-09
Hey there! I wanted to share my experience with this car. While it hasn't been the best fit for me, I think it could work for others. I've had some trouble with the electronics, but I know that German cars are known for their great driving experience. Unfortunately, I've had to replace some parts, like the gauge cluster, alarm module, window pinch sensor, and cruise control relay. Additionally, the leather wears out a bit faster than I would like. Just wanted to give you a heads up!
Edward Hand 2024-07-10
Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my 99' Cabrio that I purchased back in 2004 from a VW dealership. At the time, I decided to invest in a 2 year warranty for an additional $2,000. Unfortunately, in the past year, I have had a few issues with my car that were not covered by the warranty and ended up costing me over $3,000. It's been a bit frustrating, to say the least. For example, just two weeks after purchasing the car, I had to replace all 4 brakes, pads, etc. The dealership claimed that I must have left the emergency brake on and didn't cover it either time, which was a bit unbelievable. Additionally, my car had two different engine problems and now my passenger side door won't open. Despite these issues, I'm still hopeful that I can find a solution. I'm currently shopping for a Toyota, but I wanted to share my experience with you all. Thanks for listening!
Malachi Schaden 2024-06-26
I strongly advise against purchasing any VW products. Despite being driven less than 6,000 miles per year, my 6-year-old car has experienced multiple issues, including the replacement of the convertible top operator twice, air conditioning failure, delamination of the cloth top seams, and occasional malfunctioning of the electric window operators. These persistent issues have led me to conclude that this car is a lemon.
Keeley Murphy 2024-06-05
I replaced two wheel bearings, an axle, strut assembly, and a dry rotted EGR vacuum tube when the car only had 35k miles. Unfortunately, the stereo doesn't sound good and lacks bass. I have had some issues with the dealer service, especially when my second gauge cluster died after 12 months and 1 day from my last replacement. I contacted VW of North America, but they did not take responsibility for the quality of their parts. Despite this, I would recommend considering other options before purchasing this car.