2001 Volkswagen Cabrio problems
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Common 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, common problems include:
- Power Windows Failure: Another common problem was power windows failing in the 2001 Cabrio, with 1 complaint.
- Rough Idle and Acceleration: Owners experienced rough idle and acceleration in the 2000 Cabrio, with 1 complaint.
- Door Molding Falling Off: A problem reported in the 1998 Cabrio was the door molding falling off, with 1 complaint.
- Camshaft Sensor Code (P0341): Some owners faced issues with the camshaft sensor, leading to the engine dying. This problem was identified through the diagnostic trouble code P0341, indicating a cam position sensor fault.
- Intermittent Stalling: Owners reported the car dying while driving, which would restart after sitting for a while. This issue was linked to the distributor and fuel pump, with suggestions to check the camshaft sensor and related components for faults.
These problems highlight various issues faced by owners of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, ranging from electrical and sensor-related issues to engine performance concerns. Each problem requires specific diagnostic steps and potential repairs to address effectively.
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.
Why is the cruise control not working on my 2001 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.
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.
What is the engine code for a 2001 Cabrio?
2001 Volkswagen CABRIO (2.0L 4 -cyl Engine Code ABA 2) Motor Oil, Filters and Lubricants - AMSOIL.
What is the engine code for a 2001 Cabrio?
2001 Volkswagen CABRIO (2.0L 4 -cyl Engine Code ABA 2) Motor Oil, Filters and Lubricants - AMSOIL.
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.
How much horsepower does a 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio have?
All 2001 Cabrio trim variations have 115 horsepower , with a 0-60 time of 12.4 seconds.
Why is the cruise control not working on my 2001 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.
2001 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:
- Visibility problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
The NHTSA has received 38 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio vehicles.
2013-03-31
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3VWDC21V91M
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON MY 2001 CABRIO MAY AND HAVE CAUSED A SHORT WHICH SPARKED UNDER HOOD CAUSING SMOKE AND POSSIBLE FIRE ALSO, THE COMPUTER OVER HEATS CAUSING SHORTS WHICH MADE THE TRANSMISSION FAIL AND GAUGES FAIL, THE US GOV. (DIVISION) THAT HANDLES SUCH FAULTS SHOULD FORCE VOLKSWAGEN TO RECALL EVERY AND ALL CARS FOR REPAIRS! THE US OWNERS ARE PAYING FOR VOLKSWAGENS MISTAKES, PARTIALLY FOR THEIR DECISION TO HAVE THESE CARS MADE IN MEXICO EVADING TAX'S AND WHICH HAS MADE THESE AUTOS CHEAP AND FLAWED. THESE CARS ARE UNSAFE AND THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES ARE AND WILL IN FUTURE COST THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ALOT OF MONEY....... SO FAR: MY AUTO HAS BEEN AT REPAIR SHOP FOR OVER 6 MONTHS AND HAS COST ME MORE THEN WHAT IT'S WORTH, HARD WORKING PEOPLE ARE GETTING TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY A POORLY BUILT AND UNSAFE PRODUCT [XXX][XXX] PS EVEN VOLKSWAGEN DOESN'T AND CAN'T FIX ALL THESE ITEMS, TRY TAKING IT TO DEALER..... YOU WILL SEE INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2011-04-07
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-04-05
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3VWDC21V51M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH AND THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LACERATIONS ON HER FACE AND A RIB FRACTURE. THE PASSENGER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS ALSO INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO TOW YARD AND WAS TAKEN INTO THE POSSESSION OF THE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR EVALUATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND SHE WAS WAITING TO HEAR FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY WITH THE INVESTIGATION RESULTS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
2010-11-16
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-16
- VIN: 3VWDC21V51M
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I HAVE A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO, WHICH VW DOES NOT MAKE ANYMORE, AND THIS IS PROBABLY WHY. THE CAR IS ALWAYS BEING FIXED. ONE MAJOR ISSUE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THREE FRONT AXLES IN THIS CAR. 3/27/07 KARL'S CUSTOM VW; 6/28/08 BIG O TIRES; AND NOW, 11/16/2010 I AM TOLD BY SUNDEVIL AUTO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS ARE SAGGING CAUSING AXLES TO BIND, THE CAR NEEDS 4 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS AND 2 AXLES. VW PARTS ARE OBVIOUSLY INFERIOR. I THOUGHT VW VEHICLES WERE SUPPOSE TO LAST OVER 200,000 MILES. WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR ME? I AM UNEMPLOYED AND CANNOT AFFORD THIS $1100 REPAIR, BUT I NEED MY VEHICLE. WITH EACH TIME I'VE HAD THIS FIXED, I WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
2010-09-02
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-10
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Summary: ON MOST VOLKSWAGENS (AND SOME AUDI'S) THAT WERE BUILT BETWEEN THE YEARS 1998 TO 2002 IT APPEARS THAT THE ABS COMPUTERS FAIL AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE A FAULT IN THE INTERNAL WIRING OF THE COMPUTER THAT ALLOWS WIRES TO OVERHEAT, RENDERING THE UNIT INOPERABLE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED ON SEVERAL FORUMS AS WELL AS SEVERAL COMPANIES HAVE STARTED UP WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF REPAIRING THESE UNITS. VOLKSWAGEN IS UNWILLING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM OR PROVIDE IN COMPENSATION IN REPAIRING THE DEFECTIVE UNITS. *TR
2009-10-27
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-25
- VIN: 3VWDC21V91M
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: FUNCTION OF TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS ON MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO HAS BEEN DEGRADING OVER TIME. BOTH SYSTEMS ARE NOW COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. THERE IS AN ACTIVE VW RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V584000) FOR THIS PROBLEM ON 2000-2002 GOLF, GTI, BEETLE AND JETTA (BUT NO CURRENT RECALL FOR THE CABRIO). I AM REQUESTING THAT THE RECALL BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CABRIO MODELS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT IS CLEARLY WIDESPREAD ON 2000-2002 VW VEHICLES OF ALL MODELS. *TR
2008-12-01
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-23
- VIN: 3VWDC21V61M
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V096000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
2008-11-26
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-22
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I HAVE HAD 5 TIRES FAIL ON ME IN A 6 MONTHS PERIOD, THEY HAVE EITHER BEEN BLOW OUTS AND OR FLATS. I DRIVE A 2001 VW CABRIO. THE LAST 2 TIMES HAVE BEEN 3 DAYS APART, WITH THIS PAST SATURDAY DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS TO VAIL COLO. BY MYSELF AND MY YOUNG DAUGHTER. MY FRONT D/S TIRE BLEW IN A VERY BAD LOCATION ON I-70, NEEDLESS TO SAY WE WERE VERY SCARED BECAUSE OF THE LOCATION IT BLEW. YESTERDAY ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THE BACK D/S WENT FLAT. I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO DRIVE ON THIS RISKING MY RIM TO GET TO A SAFE LOCATION. I WAS TOLD BY A FIRESTONE LOCATION THAT I STOPPED AT THE TIRE IS DEFECTIVE AS HE FOUND A HOLE THE SIZE OF AN ERASER HEAD INSIDE THE WALL OF THE TIRE AND THAT WALL WAS VERY FLIMSEY AND SOFT. I CAN ACCOUNT FOR EVERY TIME IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE HAD A TIRE FAIL ON ME. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE, THESE TIRES HAVE ALL BEEN DOUGLAS TIRES 195 60R14 86H PERFORMANCE GTH EVERYTIME I HAVE HAD A TIRE FAIL ON ME THERE HAS BEEN NOTHING FOUND HAVING CAUSED THE TIRE TO FAIL (NO NAILS OR ANY OTHER OBJECTS THAT COULD HAVE ENTERED INTO THE TIRE) THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT THE WAL-MART NEAR MY HOME, WHEN I ASKED THEM ABOUT WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS, THEY JUST ANSWER THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE NO WARRANTY WAS PURCHASED. I HAVE NEVER PURCHASED WARRANTIES ON ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED WHEN I PURCHASED TIRES. NOR HAVE I EVER RAN INTO A SITUATION LIKE THIS BEFORE IN THE PAST. AS YOU CAN SEE BY THE AMOUNT OF TIME AND MONEY I HAVE HAD TO PUT TOWARDS TIRES I AM QUITE FRUSTRATED AND CONCERNED AS WELL. ANOTHER THING I WOULD LIKE TO POINT OUT, I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES EXACTLY 2 YEARS TO DATE ON THIS CAR AND HAVE SINCE REPLACED ALL TIRES OVER A 6 MONTH PERIOD. I CAN UNDERSTAND A TIRED THAT HAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, AND THEREFORE HAVING TO BE REPLACED. BUT TIRES THAT BLOW ON YOU IN AREAS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE LIFE THREATENING, IS JUST NOT ACCEPTABLE. MY TIRES ARE ALWAYS CHECKED AND AIR IS PUT IN THEM BY MY HUSBAND AND MY CAR MAINTAINED. *TR
2008-08-05
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-06
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVERS SEAT FALLS BACK TO THE BACK SEAT. SIDE ADJUSTMENT PIECE FELL OFF AND THE BACK OF THE SEAT WILL NOT STAY IN CORRECT POSITION. DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR - SUGGESTS PURCHASING NEW SEAT $600. UNACCEPTABLE FOR A SEAT TO FALL APART WITH NORMAL USE. *TR
2007-04-08
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-21
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE PASSANGER FRONT WINDOW STOPPED WORKING.THE MECHANIS SAID THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILE DAND HE HAD TO REPLCE IT. THE REGULATOR COST ME $310 PLUS THE LABOR $200.*AK
2007-04-08
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-02-20
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED. I WENT TO DO THE E CHECK IN OHIO AND HAD TO OPEN THE WINDOW. WHEN I LEFT THE WINDOW DIDN'T COME UP ANYMORE. THE MECHANIC SAID I NEED TO REPLACE THE REGULATOR WHICH COST $310 + LABOR = TAX.*AK NOTE: THIS THE SECOND REGULATOR MY CAR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
2006-08-10
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-05
- VIN: 3VWCC21V81M
- Components: VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
- Summary: FAILURE: DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE ON A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. I WAS ENTERING A CAR WASH, HAD PUT THE WINDOW DOWN ON THE CAR TO CODE IN MY INFO, AND WAS PUTTING THE POWER WINDOW BACK UP. IT CRASHED DOWN LOUDLY, SO I BACKED IT OUT OF THE WASH, RISKING DAMAGE TO THE TIRES RATHER THAN FLOOD THE CAR. MY LOCAL REPAIR PLACE REFERRED ME BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, BECAUSE THEY THOUGHT IT WAS UNDER RECALL SINCE IT SOUNDED LIKE A KNOWN VW PROBLEM. BEFORE LOOKING AT THE CAR, THE DEALERSHIP REP SAID THEY RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM AND SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE ME $125 TO FIX THE WINDOW. AFTER CALLING THEM THROUGHOUT THE DAY ONLY TO BE TOLD THEY HADN'T OPENED UP THE CAR YET, I FINALLY RECEIVED A CALL BACK TELLING ME IT WAS INSTEAD THE WINDOW REGULATOR, THAT THE PART WAS ON INDEFINITE BACKORDER, AND THAT IT WOULD EVENTUALLY BE OVER $600 JUST FOR THE PART. THE DEALERSHIP ADMITTED A "7 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY" ON VOLKSWAGEN JETTA AND GOLF MODELS FROM 2001 FOR THE WINDOW REGULATOR, BUT REFERRED ME TO THEIR NATIONAL CUSTOMER RELATIONS LINE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE 2001 CABRIO. CABRIO IS THE SAME AS A GOLF (WHICH THE DEALER SALES REP TOLD ME WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR), BUT VW CUSTOMER RELATIONS SAYS THEY WILL DO NOTHING EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME FAULTY PART THEY PUT IN THEIR OTHER CARS. THE CAR WINDOW IS STILL STUCK DOWN IN THE DOOR, WHICH RENDERS THE CAR UNDRIVABLE HERE IN THE SF BAY AREA -- WHERE FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, YOU DO NOT PARK YOUR CAR OUTSIDE WITH THE WINDOW DOWN. BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE VW OWNERS FORUM ONLINE, IT SOUNDS LIKE MANY OTHER CABRIO OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM, AND THAT AFTER REPAIR, ONE OR MORE OTHER WINDOW REGULATORS ON THE CAR BREAK, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL TRIPS TO THEIR DEALERSHIPS. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR -- IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY, THE LOUDNESS OF THE WINDOW CRASHING DOWN MIGHT HAVE CAUSED ME TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMERS NEED TO KNOW THAT THE 2001 VW CABRIO HAS THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE AS THE 2001 VW JETTA AND GOLF MODELS. *NM
2006-07-13
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-07
- VIN: 3VWCC21V01M
- Components: AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR QUITE SOMETIME NOW, HOWEVER, THE CAR WAS NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT. I AM SO AFRAID THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IF THE CAR IS IN AN ACCIDENT ! THERE IS NO DEALERSHIP IN MY TOWN AND I HAVE HAD NO TIME TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP 3 HOURS FROM HERE DUE TO MY WORK SCHEDULE. *JB
2005-08-22
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-20
- VIN: 3VWCC21V61M
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I WAS CHANGING TIRES AND THE BRAKE PADS OF 2001 VW CABRIO USING VW ISSUED JACK THE JACK COLLAPSED BECAUSE IST SLIPPED FROM IT GROVE. IT HAPPENED IN THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. I THINK IT IS UNIVERSAL JACK FOR VW CARS. LUCKILY, I WAS NOT HURT BECAUSE THE THE WHEEL WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE CAR WITH THE WHEEL NUTS LOOSENED. THIS JACK IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. I CAN SEND THE JACK TO YOU TO BE EXAMINED IF NEEDED
2005-06-12
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-08
- VIN: 3VWDC21V71M
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: I OPENED THE WINDOWS PART WAY TO COOL THE CAR OFF, AND WHEN I TRIED TO RAISE THE DRIVER'S WINDOW, IT DROPPED INTO THE DOOR AND WOULD NOT COME UP. I COULD HEAR THE MOTOR WORKING, BUT THE WINDOW WOULD NOT COME UP. HAVING HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT, I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY WERE ABLE TO FIX IT. IT NEEDED A NEW REGULATOR, $370 FOR THE PART + LABOR + TAX.
2005-05-10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-24
- VIN: 3VWCC21V81M
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES: HAD 2ND ELECTRICAL FAILURE ON THE ENGINE, THE WIRING HARNESS BURNT UP. UNDER WARRANTY THE DEALER REPLACED PARTIAL WIRING OF THE HARNESS. ALSO 3 IGNITION SWITCHES PUT IN. MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR,OXYGEN SENSOR, AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE FAILED. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE NEEDS TWO HOLE WIRING HARNESSES, AN ORIGINAL HARNESS AND MAIN ENGINE HARNESS. *AK
2005-03-31
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-17
- VIN: 3VWCC21V71M
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: LOCK MODULE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DOOR LATCH DOES NOT CATCH. *AK
2004-11-03
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-20
- VIN: 3VWCC21V71M
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN, SHE HEARD A NOISE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, WHO TOLD HER THAT SHE HAD THREE (3) WHEEL BEARINGS GOING BAD AT ONCE. THEN SHE STATES THAT LAST WEEK SHE HEARD A SIMILAR NOISE, SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER IN HER HOME TOWN, THIS TIME THE DEALER TOLD HER THE SAME THING, THAT SHE NOW HAS THE 4TH WHEEL BEARING GOING BAD. SHE STATES SHE HAS CALLED VW, AND HAS ALSO WRITTEN THEM. SHE SAID VW REFUSED TO RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATES THE FIRST 3 WHEEL BEARING STARTED TO GO AT 57,000 MILES, THEN THE OTHER ONE STARTED TO GO AT 59,200 MILES. *JB *SC
2004-08-23
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-23
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHEN STARTING CAR 75% OF THE TIME ABS AND (HAND) BRAKE LIGHT WOULD SWITCH ON THOUGH BRAKE NOT ENGAGED; AT THE SAME TIME HEADLIGHTS AND A/C DIDN'T WORK. WAS TOLD IT IS AN IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. ALSO, WINDOW AUTOMATIC CLOSE MALFUNCTIONING WHICH DEALER SERVICE SAYS IS UNRELATED. NECESSITATED ABOUT $1,800 PARTS AND LABOR. ALSO, UNFORTUNATELY AT THE MERCY GENERALLY OF VW DEALER SERVICE SINCE MANY MECHANICS DO NOT STOCK THE COMPUTER NECESSARY TO DIAGNOSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SERVICE PROBLEMS WITH TWO VW DEALERS IN MY AREA (NORTHERN VIRGNIA). ONE DEALER (ALEXANDRIA VW) FAILED TO TIGHTEN WHEEL NUTS AFTER A ROUTINE CHECK-UP AND CLAIMED AFTER LOOKING AT THE CAR THAT NOTHING WAS AMISS. ANOTHER (STOHLMAN IN VIENNA, VA.) REPLACED THE IGNITIION SWITCH BUT BROKE A PART WHILE DOING SO, SO THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. *AK
2004-08-01
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-14
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE FIRST SUFFERRED SERIOUS POWER AND IGNITION PROBLEMS ONE RAINY DAY. ON TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER WE WERE INFORMED THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND IT WOULD BE $750.00 FOR NEW SPARKPLUG WIRES, DISTRIBUTOR CAP, AND ROTOR. I AM AN ENGINEER AND FOUND THAT PRICE OFFENSIVE WRT THE WORK ASSOCIATED. I REPLACED THESE ITEMS AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. AFTER A GREAT DEAL OF DEBUGGING THE IGNITION SYSTEM I FINALLY FOUND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AT THE CONTROL LINES TO THE DISTRIBUTOR WHEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER WAS APPLIED. I SEALED AND WATER PROOFED THIS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH SILICON AND COULD THEN DOUSE THE ENGINE IN WATER WITHOUT ANY MISFIRES. MY WIFE REPORTED CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH ACCELLERATION AND MISSING ON HUMID MORNINGS. I TOOK THE CAR FROM HER ONE DAY AND IT RAINED. SINCE THEN THERE IS A MASSIVE MISFIRE AT THE COIL. THIS MAKES STARTING DIFFICULT AND RUNNING IMPOSSIBLE. AS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENETS IN THIS VEHICLE ARE AMATURE BORDERING ON RETARDED. SOMEONE PLEASE TRANSLATE THIS TO GERMAN AND FORWARD IT TO BOSCH AND VOLKSWAGEN. *AK
2004-06-07
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-21
- VIN: 3VWDC21V11M
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: ON 4/21 I TOOK MY 2001 CABRIO IN TO BE SERVICED AT ESSERMAN IN MIAMI. THEY ORDERED THE WIPER FLUID CONTAINER BECAUSE IT WAS CRACKED AND THEY COULDN'T REPAIR IT. I PHONED EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS AND THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT OBTAIN A DATE FROM THE NAT'L PARTS CENTER ON WHEN IT WOULD ARRIVE AND FINALLY SUGGESTED THAT I PHONED VW ADVOCATE. I PHONED VW ADVOCATE 800-822-8987 ON 6/1 AND THEY WERE GOING TO CHECK TO SEE WHEN THE PART COULD SHIP TO THE DEALER AND PHONE ME BACK. NO CALLS RECEIVED. ON 6/7 I PHONED AGAIN AND THE PART IS STILL ON ORDER WITH NO PROJECTED DATE. I'VE HAD THIS CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR ISSUES DURING THE 3 YEARS OF MY LEASE AND NOW THEY CAN'T TELL ME WHEN THEY CAN HAVE THE CONTAINER IN SO I CAN CLEAN MY WINDSHIELD? I WOULD AT LEAST EXPECT A DATE TO BE GIVEN. I AM IN THE MFG. BUSINESS AND WHEN AN ORDER IS PLACED YOU GIVE A DELIVERY DATE -EVEN IF IT HAS TO BE PRODUCED. I DON'T KNOW WHERE ELSE TO TURN TO GET AN ANSWER AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP. MY LEASE EXPIRES NEXT APRIL AND I WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE THE PART PRIOR TO THEN AND I'M TIRED OF GOING TO GAS STATIONS TO CLEAN MY WINDSHIELD. *AK
2004-04-12
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-21
- VIN: 3VWBC21V01M
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER SEAT BOLT SHEERED OFF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN SEAT SLID ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR UNABLE TO REACH BRAKE OR CLUTCH PEDALS. *AK
2003-12-01
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-27
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED VERY RAPIDLY WITHOUT THE GAS PEDAL BEING TOUCHED. THE CAR WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL, THEN THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED TO 5000. THE GAS PEDAL WAS CHECKED TO MAKE SURE IT WASN'T STUCK DOWN, OR BEING PRESSED BY THE RUG. THE CAR NEEDED TO BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED BEFORE IT COULD RESUME NORMAL OPERATION.*AK
2003-11-22
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-18
- VIN: 3VWCC21V11M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG WARNING: I TOOK MY CABRIO TO THE VOLKSWAGEN (VW) DEALER SERVICE TO FIX A TURN SIGNAL LEVER THAT FAILS TO SELF-CANCEL AFTER MAKING LEFT-HAND TURNS. VW DEALER REPORTS THAT AIR BAG CARTRIDGE IS INTEGRATED INTO THE TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY AND THE AIR BAG IS INOPERABLE, EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO INDICATION OF ANY AIR BAG PROBLEM. DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THIS KIND OF PROBLEM IS SOMETHING THEY HAVE SEEN SEVERAL TIMES. *LA
2003-10-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-09
- VIN: 3VWDC21V5YM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: IN MARCH, 2003, MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A NEW 2000 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO CONVERTIBLE. WHEN THE CAR HAD 13,611 MILES ON IT, WE NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS NOT OPERATING. THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS AT THE TIME, SUCH AS THE WINDOW SWITCHES NOT WORKING PROPERLY, AND THE FACT THAT THE ALARMS HAD GONE OFF AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES, LOCKING UP THE RADIO. MY WIFE TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORT MYERS DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE. WHEN SHE PICKED UP THE CAR, SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAD BEEN REPLACED, AND THE OTHER PROBLEMS WERE ALSO TAKEN CARE OF. SHE REALIZED WHILE DRIVING AWAY THAT THE ODOMETER WAS SHOWING ZERO MILES, SO SHE RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO QUESTION WHY. THE MEN IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT BRUSHED HER OFF AND SIMPLY SAID IT'S OKAY, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT. SHE ATTEMPTED TO GET A SATISFACTORY EXPLANATION, AS SHE KNEW THAT CHANGING THE ACTUAL MILEAGE OF AN AUTOMOBILE IS VERY SERIOUS; BUT THEY CONTINUED TO REPEAT IT'S OKAY, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT. AT THE TIME, THEY NEVER EVEN BOTHERED TO EXPLAIN TO HER THAT THEY HAD PUT A STICKER IN THE DOOR JAM SHOWING HOW MANY MILES THE CAR HAD ON IT WHEN THEY ZEROED IT. WE DECIDED TO TRADE OFF THE CAR FOR A NEW MAKE OTHER THAN A VOLKSWAGEN. AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, IT WAS EXPLAINED TO US THAT THEY COULD NOT GIVE US A FAIR VALUE FOR THE CABRIO IN TRADE FOR THEIR MAKE. WE HAD EXPLAINED TO THEM ABOUT THE STICKER VOLKSWAGEN HAD PLACED IN THE DOOR JAM; AND BOTH SAID IT WAS IMMATERIAL FOR THEY WOULD HAVE TO AUCTION OUR TRADE AS A VEHICLE WITH UNKNOWN MILEAGE. BECAUSE OF VOLKSWAGEN'S ACTIONS, WE'RE BEING PENALIZED APPROXIMATELY $3,000 WHICH IS THE AMOUNT THE OTHER DEALERS INSIST THEY MUST DEDUCT FROM THE VALUE OF THE CAR. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE STATE OF FLORIDA SHOULD HAVE PROVISIONS WITHIN ITS LAWS THAT WOULD ALLOW A MANUFACTURER TO ASSURE THAT THE PROPER MILEAGE. *LA
2003-04-30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-30
- VIN: 3VWCC21V01M
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MY 2001 VW CABRIO WITH 11,000 MILES HAD THE HEATSHIELD ON THE HEADER PIPE BREAK AWAY. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN TO SUCH A RELATIVELY NEW CAR?
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio.
2002-09-12
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
- Consequence: THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MARKED OR DESCRIBED AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR GUIDANCE FIXTURES INTENDED TO USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID LOWER ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS. ALSO ENCLOSED WILL BE FOUR DECALS TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A TEMPLATE FOR ATTACHING THE DECALS TO THE LOWER SEAT BACKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Negative 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio car reviews
Positive 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio car reviews
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I love this little car! It makes my hour-long commute to work so much more enjoyable. Every time I see it, it brings a smile to my face.
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I had a great time in this car and really enjoyed the Cabrio therapy it provided. It was also a plus that people could sit comfortably in the back seat.
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I have a 2001 GL and I really like this car. My only advice is to avoid taking it to a general mechanic shop, as I unfortunately experienced a disaster when I did so. Instead, I found a specialist in VW and Audi who was able to fix all the damages caused by others. German cars are very special and require someone with enough knowledge to handle them properly. Other than that, it's all enjoyment!
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We bought two 2001 cabrios basically for convertible fun and best heat and traction in our 30 below winters. While the cars are a lot of fun, they have had their fair share of problems. Unfortunately, we would not recommend them even with extended warranty. They are best suited for summer fun. The service from the dealership has been great, but our next cars will not be unreliable vw's. We will miss the small size convert.
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What a fun car to drive! It turns heads wherever I go. I opted for the manual 5-speed transmission, and it performs very well. The only things I haven't liked are (a) some peeling on the door handles that the dealer didn't fix to my satisfaction, and (b) the car rides a bit rough on bumpy roads due to its smaller wheelbase -- but that's just life in a smaller vehicle. You can park this puppy anywhere, and you won't be guzzling precious fuel like those SUV owners! I absolutely love my Cabrio. It's been a fantastic new car experience, and I'm looking forward to spring so I can drop that top! :)
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Are you having problems with your 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Hayden Glover 2024-10-03
This car has had some issues in the past. The door handles, mass airflow sensor, catalytic converter, glove box handle, mufflers, heated mirrors, and exhaust system have been replaced. The windows and security system have also had some quirks. The check engine light has come on a few times, but my mechanic has been able to address it. Overall, it's been a bit of a bumpy ride, but I'm hopeful that things will continue to improve.
Chaz Dibbert 2024-08-08
So far, I'm really enjoying my cabbie, even though it's only my first day with it. I love the fact that it's a convertible, and the black interior is one of my favorites. It has more interior room than my old Integra in the back, which is definitely a plus for me. However, I do wish that some of the features were a bit more up to date. For example, everything is manual - the windows, the top - which can be a bit frustrating. Overall though, I'm really happy with my new car!
Jan Deckow 2024-06-24
I'm having trouble deciding whether I love or hate this car. Unfortunately, I've experienced some issues with it since the warranty expired, including several electrical problems and a coolant leak. I'm curious why Volkswagen's warranty is so short if their cars are supposed to be reliable. The front seat is a bit cramped, but the back seat is quite roomy. It's a bit frustrating that the wipers always come on when I start the car. Additionally, the interior panel material wears out too quickly, especially the door handles. The car's 2.slOw engine doesn't provide much power, so it's not the best car to drive if you're in a hurry. It's also quite noisy on the highway. However, it's very easy to park and transform, and with the top down, it looks like an Easter basket!
Trace Reilly 2024-06-08
The initial quality of VW is impressive, and I have found the car to be fantastic for the money. While I have experienced some reliability issues, I recently sent VW a list of problems that they were able to address, with the exception of the exhaust and door handle. Despite being just out of warranty, VW was able to fix most of the issues. Overall, I remain confident in the quality of the car and its value for money.
Ron Kuhn 2024-05-03
I've been driving this car for two years now and have had a few issues with it. Unfortunately, I've had to replace the transmission and have experienced some electrical problems such as the radio, airbag and transmission lights coming on. Even the alarm went off while I was driving! Additionally, my passenger side window has been giving me some trouble and the interior is starting to show some wear and tear. As a loyal VW driver, I'm a bit disappointed that my car has only 22,000 miles on it and is already back in the shop. With a 4 year lease, I'm not sure what my options are, but I'm hoping for the best.