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Common Volkswagen Cabriolet problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Volkswagen Cabriolet, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Oil Warning Light Blinking and Engine Cut Off: In the 1989 Cabriolet, there have been complaints about the oil warning light blinking followed by the engine cutting off after 7 minutes of driving. This problem indicates potential oil pressure or lubrication issues that need to be addressed promptly.
- Trouble Starting: Some owners of the 1993 Cabriolet have experienced trouble starting their vehicles. Difficulty in starting the car can be indicative of various underlying issues such as battery problems, ignition system faults, or fuel delivery issues.
- Engine Stalls: The 1992 Cabriolet has been reported to have issues with the engine stalling. Engine stalling can be caused by a range of factors including fuel system problems, ignition issues, or sensor malfunctions, requiring thorough diagnostics to pinpoint the exact cause.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light Blinking and Buzzing Noise: Owners of the 1993 Cabriolet have complained about the oil pressure warning light blinking along with a buzzing noise. This combination of symptoms suggests potential oil pressure irregularities or lubrication system malfunctions that need immediate attention to prevent engine damage.
These common problems reported by Volkswagen Cabriolet owners highlight various issues related to engine performance, starting difficulties, and oil system malfunctions. Addressing these problems promptly through proper diagnosis and repairs is crucial to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
When did VW stop making the cabriolet?
Volkswagen will cease production of the T-Roc cabriolet in 2025, ending a 75-year tradition of internal-combustion-engine-powered convertible models at the German automaker.
Is a VW cabriolet a rabbit?
Rabbit Convertible is what the Golf Cabriolet was called in North America from 1980-1984. This model had two trim levels: Rabbit Convertible and Rabbit Convertible L. The L was supposed to receive upgraded options such as cloth sports seats and alloy wheels.
What is the top speed of the VW cabriolet?
Performance
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.3 s |
|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 10.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 14.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 197 kph (122 mph) |
Is the Volkswagen cabriolet a Golf?
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.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Volkswagen Cabriolet years
We have researched Volkswagen problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Volkswagen Cabriolet cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Volkswagen Cabriolet model years:
- Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987
- Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990
- Volkswagen Cabriolet 1989
- Volkswagen Cabriolet 1988
- Volkswagen Cabriolet 1985
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Volkswagen Cabriolet model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Volkswagen Cabriolet years
We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:
Volkswagen Cabriolet car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Volkswagen Cabriolet , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Air bags problems
- Structure problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Volkswagen Cabriolet vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Cabriolet model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 48 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Volkswagen Cabriolet . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Volkswagen Cabriolet vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-06
- Date Complaint: 2010-05-08
- VIN: WVWCA015XHK
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 1 NORMAL DRIVING 2 LOWER BEARING OF THE STEERING COLUMN FALLS FROM BEARING RACE, CREATES HAZARDOUS STEERING 3 A PLASTIC BEARING RETAINER IS THE FACTORY REPLACEMENT AND THIS BRAKES CAUSING THE FAILURE. REPLACEMENT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1989
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-01
- Date Complaint: 2008-03-20
- VIN: WVWCA0158KK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A VOLKSWAGEN REPAIR SHOP. THE CONTACT FOUND A RECALL FOR HER YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO HER VIN. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT HER VEHICLE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE SHE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT. THE TRANSMISSION TYPE, RECALL NUMBER, AND MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/11/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER REPAIR IS PERFORMED BY VW IS PLAINLY OBVIOUS THE RECALL IS ON THE SAME YEAR BUT DIFFERENT VIN NUMBER. UPDATED 04/11/08 *TR
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1989
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-01
- Date Complaint: 2006-05-01
- VIN: WVWCA0159KK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: VOLKSWAGEN SAYS RECALL DOESN'T APPEAR IN THEIR SYSTEM, VIN [XXX] FALLS INTO THE CATEGORY AND NO LOCAL DEALERS HAVE DONE THIS RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE... GAS TANK IS LEAKING FROM SAID AREA PROFUSELY , WHICH RUNS THE RISK OF AN EXPLOSION. *NM UPDATED 07/16/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1989
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-17
- Date Complaint: 2005-03-18
- VIN: WVWCA0159KK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: VEHICLE HAD A WET SUBSTANCE ON THE GROUND. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND THE LEAK WAS DETERMINED TO BE GAS. THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK. CONTACT WAS MADE WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON A RECALL. MANUFACTURER TOLD CONSUMER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE IF REPAIRS WILL BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.*AK
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1989
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-08
- Date Complaint: 2004-11-08
- VIN: WVWCA0156KK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: 1989 VW CABRIOLET FUEL TANK HAS DEFECTIVE SEAM WELD IN FUEL TANK AS DOCUMENTED IN CAMPAIGN # 94V065000. TANK HAS NEVER BEEN REPLACED, YET VW SAYS THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE.*AK
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1989
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2003-11-18
- VIN: WVWCA0520KK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER WILL FIX AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. *PH TWO RECALLS WERE ISSUED RELATED TO THIS FAILURE, 94V-065000 AND 91V-201000. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT NO RECALLS WERE ISSUED. *NLM
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1986
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-13
- Date Complaint: 2003-10-14
- VIN: WVWCA0157GK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL LEAKS FROM TOP OF TANK WHEN TANK IS FULL OR OVER 1/2 FULL... PREVIOUS RECALLS OF THIS CAR AND THOSE SIMILAR LIST PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO WHAT I'M EXPERIENCING. HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF ADVANCED AGE OF VEHICLE, RECALLS ARE NOT BEING ACKNOWLEDGED BY DEALERS OR COMPANY. AUTO IS A 1986 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET. *LA
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2003-09-15
- VIN: WVWCB5151LK
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER 91V215000 CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO SEND ANOTHER LETTER TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE AIR BAG DEFECT HAS OCCURRED. *AK THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHICH MEANT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF A COLLISION. *PH *JB
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2003-06-23
- VIN: WVWCA0157HK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS FUEL TANK AS STATED IN RECALL # 94V065000; BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-16
- Date Complaint: 2002-08-20
- VIN: WVWCA0155HK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING FUEL TANK CRACKED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *JB
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1988
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2002-07-10
- VIN: WVWCA0150JK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CONSUMER HAS CONCERNS OVER THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK LEAKING AT THE TANK SEAM. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO TWO (2) RECALLS (91V201 AND 94V065). CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT ANY ONE FOR MAKING THE REPAIRS ON THE FUEL TANK.
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2002-04-09
- VIN: WVWVB517LK0
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 91V201000 FOR FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING GASOLINE. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND PROBLEM WASN'T SOLVED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2001-06-02
- VIN: WVWCA0150HK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I HAVE HEARD THAT THE FUEL TANKS ON THESE VEHICLES HAD A RECALL. *AK
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-10
- Date Complaint: 2001-03-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: WVWCA0152HK
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE HEATER CORE EXPLODED ONTO THE CONSUMERS LEGS, THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED BURNS TO BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT CALVES, DUE TO THE PAIN OF THE HOT STEAM THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS STILL MOVING AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE HIT A CONCRETE EMBANKMENT (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM
Volkswagen Cabriolet 1984
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2001-03-20
- VIN: WVWCA0158EK
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRAME BROKE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK
Latest 5 recalls Volkswagen Cabriolet
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 13 recalls for different components of the Volkswagen Cabriolet.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987
- Report Received Date: 1994-04-08
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
- Consequence: FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF THE DEFECT IS PRESENT.
- Model: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1989
- Report Received Date: 1994-04-08
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
- Consequence: FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF THE DEFECT IS PRESENT.
- Model: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1988
- Report Received Date: 1994-04-08
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
- Consequence: FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF THE DEFECT IS PRESENT.
- Model: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990
- Report Received Date: 1992-04-14
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
- Model: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1990
- Report Received Date: 1991-12-13
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG HARNESS WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED THROUGH AN OPENING IN THE DASHBOARD CROSSMEMBER AND COULD BE PINCHED AND CHAFED BETWEEN TWO PANELS EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE WIRE.
- Consequence: IF THE AIRBAG HARNESS WIRE IS DAMAGED, THE PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT WILLILLUMINATE, BUT THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT WILL NOT FUNCTION UNTIL THE WIRE ISREPAIRED.
- Remedy: SECURE WIRE TO THE CROSSMEMBER WITH A CLIP.
Latest negative Volkswagen Cabriolet car reviews
Latest positive Volkswagen Cabriolet car reviews
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Vehicle year: 1990
Always been fun. Very reliable overall. Simple and quick to repair yourself.
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Vehicle year: 1990
I absolutely adore this car! It has never let me down and I even gave it a name. However, it's important to know how to work on these cars before getting one, or at least have a really good friend who knows how to. Luckily, my dad and brother are both knowledgeable about these cars. We've only had to deal with a bunch of minor repairs, which cost around $800 a year in parts. The car has great handling for its age, excellent mpg, and is quite reliable. It's also very responsive. The only downsides are that the front seats are a bit uncomfortable and the car can get cramped, but it's not too bad. We've driven almost 30,000 miles in 3 years and haven't had to replace the clutch or anything like that. Overall, it's a fantastic car!
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Vehicle year: 1990
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my Cabriolet. I bought it back in 2006 and, although it wasn't in the best shape, I was able to fix it up pretty easily. I've had a wonderful time with this car! It's been very reliable, which is a testament to the durability of VWs from the early 1990s. Even now, many of them are still on the road. Of course, if you live in the north where there's salt, you might have to deal with some rust. But as long as you do the routine maintenance, this car will last you a long time. And let me tell you, driving with the top down is an absolute blast! The car handles like a dream, just like a VW should. The 1.8 engine isn't the most powerful, but it's definitely reliable and gets over 35 mpg. Thanks for listening to my story!
Are you having problems with your Volkswagen Cabriolet?
Eduardo Deckow 2024-04-03
Vehicle year: 1990
My car was a lemon. Despite taking great care of it, almost everything broke, including the radiator, hoses, clutch cable (3), pedal assembly, throttle cable, fuel pump relay (2), and engine mounts (4).