1990 Volkswagen Corrado problems
The Volkswagen Corrado is a compact four passenger (2+2), three door, front-engine, front-wheel-drive liftback coupe marketed by Volkswagen from 1988 until 1995, and manufactured by Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany.
Designed by Herbert Schäfer, the Corrado overlapped and eventually superseded Volkswagen's Scirocco model. 97,521 Corrados were manufactured over the seven year production run; about 50,000 of them were sold in the United States.
Overview
The Corrado is a three-door hatchback/liftback with a 2+2 seating layout. The Corrado's floorpan is based on the A2 platform (i.e. Mark 2 Golf/Jetta) and, with the exception of VR6 models, all versions use the subframes, suspension, steering and braking components from the Volkswagen A2 platform model range. The body shell was built by Karmann and was partially zinc plated and galvanized, providing strong rust protection.
The VR6 uses suspension components from the A3 model range, including the rear axle assembly and some parts of the A3's 'plus' type front axle assembly. The subsequent wider front wheel track of the Corrado VR6 necessitated the fitting of new front wings with wider wheel arches and liners along with a new front bumper assembly. Together with a new raised-style bonnet to accommodate the VR6 engine, these body improvements were carried across the model range.
The Corrado is noted for its flush mounted windows and active rear spoiler – which raises automatically when the car exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) (45 mph or 72 km/h in the North American market), automatically retracts at speeds below 25 km/h (15 mph) or can be manually controlled by the driver.
The name Corrado was derived from the Spanish verb "correr", meaning to run or sprint. Prototypes were named Taifun (German for "Typhoon") but the name was changed prior to release.
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Common 1990 Volkswagen Corrado problems
The Volkswagen Corrado, produced in the early 1990s, is a rare and unique car that has garnered a cult following among car enthusiasts. However, like any vehicle, it is not without its common problems, particularly the 1990 model year. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues with the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, based on complaints from owners:
- Engine issues: The 1990 Corrado was available with two engine options: the 2.0L 8v and the supercharged G60. Both engines have been reported to have problems, with the G60 being particularly notorious for its supercharger's tendency to grenade.
- Parts availability: Due to the car's age and rarity, finding replacement parts for the 1990 Corrado can be challenging and expensive. Many owners have reported swapping out the G60 engine for the more reliable VR6 engine, which is more readily available.
- ABS issues: The Corrado's anti-lock braking system (ABS) has been reported to have problems, particularly in the 1990 model year. These issues can range from minor glitches to complete system failures, making it difficult or impossible to stop the car safely.
- Maintenance requirements: As with any older car, the 1990 Corrado requires regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly. However, due to its age and complexity, this maintenance can be more involved and expensive than with other cars. For example, the car's seals and gaskets may need to be replaced, and the supercharger's belts and pulleys may need to be inspected and replaced regularly.
- Drivability issues: Some owners have reported that the 1990 Corrado can be difficult to drive, particularly in traffic or at low speeds. This is due in part to the car's heavy and complex drivetrain, which can make it feel sluggish and unresponsive.
In summary, the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado is a unique and rare car that has garnered a loyal following among enthusiasts. However, it is not without its common problems, particularly with the G60 engine and ABS system. Additionally, the car's age and rarity can make it challenging and expensive to maintain, particularly when it comes to finding replacement parts. As with any older car, potential buyers should be prepared for the possibility of significant maintenance and repair costs, as well as the challenges that come with owning a rare and unique vehicle.
Are Corrados reliable?
Volkswagen is famous for the durability of its engines and the Corrado's four- and six-cylinder units are no exception. Look after them, with regular servicing and cambelt or timing chain replacements, and they should go on to very high mileages.
What is the fuel consumption of the VW Corrado?
20 combined
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What happened to Volkswagen Corrado?
1994 was the last model year of the Corrado in the United States. A lower cost, 2.0-litre 8-valve model with 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) was produced for Europe from 1993 until 1995. A limited edition only for the United Kingdom, the Corrado Storm, was also sold.
Is the VW Corrado rare?
VW only managed to sell 97,521 of these fantastic sports coupés worldwide, around 18,000 of which went to America.
1990 Volkswagen Corrado car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Volkswagen Corrado problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Visibility problems
- Seat belts problems
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1990 Volkswagen Corrado vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1990 Volkswagen Corrado
The NHTSA has received 40 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado vehicles.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-05
- VIN: WVWDB4507LK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH WITH THE DEFROSTER ACTIVATED WHEN EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF STEAM BEGAN TO EMIT THROUGH THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK COMING FROM THE HEATER CORE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V115000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM) BUT THE CONTACTS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-14
- VIN: WVWDB4503LK
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO. THE HEATER CORE FAILED WHILE DRIVING. HE NOTICED STEAM EMITTING FROM THE VENTS AS WELL AS COOLANT ON THE WINDSHIELD. HE REFERENCED RECALL 96V115000 AND WAS TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE IN 1998. HOWEVER, IN 2009, THE PART FAILED AGAIN. HE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE THIS TIME AND REFERRED HIM TO THE MANUFACTURER. WHEN HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, HE WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, NO ASSISTANCE WOULD BE PROVIDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 217,762. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,758.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-21
- VIN: WVWDB450XLK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEATER CORE LEAKS. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 96V115000, REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-20
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: WVWDB4502LK
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: DRIVING ALONG AN INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE HEATER CORE IN MY 1990 VW CORRADO DEVELOPED A MAJOR LEAK ALL OF A SUDDEN, CAUSING VERY HOT COOLANT TO POUR ON MY RIGHT LEG AND FOOT, AND SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO STEAM UP INSTANTLY, CAUSING LOSS OF OUTWARD VISION AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO FIND THE SIDE OF THE ROAD USING THE "RUMBLE STRIPS", AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. I AM AWARE OF A RECALL ON SOME 1990 VW CORRADOS, BUT ACCORDING TO MY DEALER MY VEHICLE IS NOT WITHIN THE VIN RANGE FOR THIS RECALL, REGARDLESS OF THE FACT MY VEHICLE USES THE SAME FAULTY HEATER CORE AS THE ONES THAT ARE COVERED BY THE RECALL. THE DEALER WILL NOT AGREE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED DASHBOARD COOLANT INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING ENGINE OVERHEATED. WINDOWS BECAME STEAMY, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. RECALL 96V115000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-01
- VIN: WVWDB4507LK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES COOLIANT IS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. PROBLEM IS DUE TO A HEATER COIL FAILURE, DEALER AND THE MFR HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE VIN# WAS NOT COVER. TS
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-10-02
- VIN: WBWDB4506LK
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT STOP WORKING, IT STUCK IN THE OUT POSITION, WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO POSITION. LEAVING PASSENGER UN PROTECTED IN AN ACCIDENT. NLM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-11-15
- VIN: WVWDB4506LK
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: VOLKSWAGEN REFUSES TO PAY FOR SEATBELT DUE TO "AGE AND MILES" AND "OUTSIDE INFLUENCES." THERE ARE SEVERAL CORRADO OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, THEREFORE SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE EXISTS THAT INDICATES A DEFECT. I AM REQUESTING BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELTS TO BE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER, FREE OF CHARGE.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: WVWDB4502LK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-17
- VIN: WVWDB4505LK
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: HEATER CORE FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN STEAM INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD, BLOCKING VISIBILITY. CONTACTED LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. WAS QUOTED $680.00 TO REPAIR.*AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-20
- VIN: WVWDB4503LK
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: HEATER CORE FAILURE CAUSED WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP WHILE DRIVING. EVEN WITH VENTS CLOSED IT STILL CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-26
- VIN: WVWDB4506LK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, ALL OF SUDDEN THERE WAS SMOKE IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE HEATER CORE WAS CHANGED. VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN 96V115000 VW/ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-01
- VIN: WVWDB4502LK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
- Summary: I PURCHASED THIS CAR 3 YEARS AGO AT A MILEAGE OF 109,000. ALL IN ALL I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR FOR MORE THAN 2 AND A HALF WEEKS SINCE I'VE HAD IT AND I HAVE ALREADY SPENT OVER $4000 DOLLARS ON IT. IS THAT FAIR FOR A CAR WITH A PRICE TAG OF 6,000 DOLLARS USED. I'VE SPENT THE REST OF THE 3 YEARS RAISING MONEY TRYING TO FIX ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER. I AM A STUDENT WITH A LEMON AND 2 PART-TIME JOBS TRYING TO FIX IT. THESE 2 RECALLS WERE DONE ON CORRADOS WITH VIN NUMBERS WITHIN THE FOLLOWING RANGES: WVW_ _ _50_KK000001 - WVW_ _ _50_LK012692 . MY CORRADO HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AND NEED THE SAME PARTS REPLACES AND DESPITE THIS VW DOES NOT WANT TO INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER FURTHER. PLEASE HELP ME, CAUSE I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO. *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-07
- VIN: WV1NDB4502L
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: HEATER CORE BLEW OUT, CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: WVWDB4508LK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: $10,000 FIRE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CORRADO WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. NO BRAKES, NO SEATBELT OR HARNESS RELEASE. MY SON AND GRANDSON WERE TRAPPED.THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS GONE.CHP CAME OUT AS WELL AS THREE ENGINE COMPANIES.MY CORRADO WAS GUTTED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE FIRE WENT OUT BETWEEN THE HEADLAMPS AND UNDER THE CAR. *AK
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-06
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Fire: 1
- VIN: WVWBD4508LK
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: ON JAN. 13, 2000 I CALLED A 1-8OO# TO VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA TO ASK FOR AN INVESTIGATOR TO COME AND INVESTIGATE[AS A COURTSEY] WHY ON JAN. 6, 2000 MY 1990 CORRADO WITH 39006 MILES STARTED AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE RUNNING 60 MILES AN HOUR ON AN INTERSTATE. THE CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN 11 MILES ON THE DAY WHEN THE FIRE STARTED. THE POWER AND BRAKING SYSTEMS WERE GONE. THE RETRACTABLE SHOULDER HARNESS AND SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RELEASE. THREE FIRE ENGINES FROM THREE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS RESPONDED, A CHP STOPPED TO HELP. THERE IS A REPORT THAT STATES WELL INVOLVED VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FIRE WHICH INCLUDED FORM OF HEAT. I WAS TOLD I HAD TO MANY MILES ON MY CAR.I BOUGHT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MY CAR FOR SEVEN YEARS OR SEVENTY THOUSAND MILES.ALL RECALLS THAT WE EVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF WERE TAKEN IN FOR RECALL CHECKS. MY WINDSHIELD HAD A FLAT SPOT IN IT THAT I COULD NEVER GET THEM TO EXCHANGE.THE WIPERS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY.JUST BEFORE THIS FIRE . MY CAR HAD BEGAN TO BUCK AND SHUT OFF ONLY TO REFIRE AND START AND CONTINUE RUNNING. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER WOULD NOT LISTEN TO ME ABOUT HAVING AN INVESTIGATION.AS I HAD JUST BURIED A FAMILY ON THE JAN. 3, AND MY SON AND GRANDSON WERE TRAMATIZED BY THE FIRE AND THE HEAT, PLUS BEING UNABLE TO GET THE SEAT BELTS AND HARNESSES RELEASED. I DON'T WANT ANOTHER THREE YEAR OLD CHILD TO EXPERIENCE WHAT NICKOLUS DID.EVERY DAY HE PLAYS OUT THE CARS BURNING AND THE CHILDREN BEING STUCK IN THE CAR. PERSONALLY, I WAS AMAZED BY THE RESPONSE THAT I GOT FROM VOLKSWAGON OF AMERICA. TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS SEEMED ENORMOUS WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR BUT I WAS SOLD ON A VW HAVING OWNED SEVERAL OTHERS OVER THE YEARS. AT PRESENT I OWN A 1990 TOYOTA TRUCK, 1946 FORD SEDAN AND A 1931 MODEL A RODSTER. I NEED SOME HELP AND I NEED THE MESSAGE TO GET OUT TO OTHER CORRADO OWNERS. AS A PREVIOUS BURN SURVIVOR WITH OVER SEVENTY[70] PERCENT SCARING AND DISFIGUREMENT I BELIEVE IN PREVENTION.SHERI THURMAN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-12-11
- VIN: WVWDB450XLK
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CAR HAS UNCONTROLLED IDLE SPEED. COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELLERATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-08
- VIN: WVWDB4509LK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: AFTER RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED (96V-115 AND 92V-058001), SEVERAL FAILURES DUE TO REPAIR PROBLEMS (FUEL SYSTEM,WIRING, SPEAKERS DAMAGED). *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-10-19
- VIN: WVWDB4504LK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: RECALL 96V- 115 000/ ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH HOT COOLANT LEAKING INTO VEHICLE, MAY CAUSE BURNS ONTO THE FOOT OR LEG. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL. *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-17
- VIN: WVWDB4508LK
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S WIPER DOESN'T WIPE 2/3RDS OF WINDSHIELD . NOTICED MANY OTHER CORRADO'S HAVING SAME PROBLEM IN CLUBS ON INTERNET. I'VE TRIED NEW BLADES AND BENDING THE ARM(WHERE THE PROBLEM IS), DOESN'T HELP ANY. THE ONLY THING LEFT IS TO GRIND ON THE BASE OF THE ARM TO MAKE THE ARM GO LOW ENOUGH TO MAKE FULL CONTACT WITH WINDSHIELD DURING IT'S FULL SWEEP. I DON'T FEEL LIKE I SHOULD HAVE TO TAMPER WITH A SAFETY ITEM. IT SHOULD WORK CORRECTLY NO MATTER WHAT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-01
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I HAVE BEEN TO THE HERITAGE VW/SUBARU DEALER IN OWINGS MILLS, MD TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM 3 TIMES AND HAD TO PAY FOR VARIOUS SERVICES.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-07
- VIN: WVWDB44508L
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT DOESN'T WORK DUE A SHORTAGE IN MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT. *AK
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-14
- VIN: WVWDB4501LK
- Components: STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: POOR DESIGN OF REAR PANEL HOLDS LICENSE PLATE AS WELL,FALLS OFF WHILE DRIVING, LEAVING YOU WITHOUT A LICENSE PLATE IN THE REAR. I WORKED IN A VW DEALER AND THIS WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT ON CORRADO'S AND GOLFS.THE CORRADO OWNERS CLUB OF N.A. ALSO HAS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON RECORD FOR THIS COMMON DEFECT,AND A SAFETY ISSUE,AS IT LEAVES VEHICLE WITHOUT A REAR LICENSE PLATE NOT TO MENTION POSSIBLE DAMAGES/ACCIDENTS TO ANYONE FOLLOWING THAT CAN BE STRUCK BY LICENSE PLATE AND PANEL FALLING OFF AT SPEED! *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-01
- VIN: WVWDB4501LK
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: G60 ALUMINUM HOUSING WHERE REAR BRAKE OUTLET LINE FROM ABS UNIT LEAKS HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE ABS UNIT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-10-01
- VIN: WVWDB4503LK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 96V115000. HAD NOTIFIED THE DEALER. WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR COOLING SYSTEM. CALLED THE MANUFACTURER & INFORMED PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN SEPT. 98. SAID VEHICLE DRIVABLE.. IT HAD OVERHEATED IN TRAFFIC. DEALER STILL HAS NO PARTS. *AK
1990 Volkswagen Corrado recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado.
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- Summary: IN THE EVENT THE ENGINE OVERHEATS AND THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED CONTINUOUSLY IN THAT CONDITION, THE COOLANT PRESSURE WILL RISE TO A LEVEL AT WHICH THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD LEAK.
- Consequence: A LEAKING HEAT EXCHANGER WILL ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER'S FEET OR COULD STEAM UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER ON THESE VEHICLES.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING, WHICH SERVES AS THE BASE FOR THE FUEL PUMP (LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK) COULD DEFORM, RESULTING IN THE FUEL PUMP BECOMING LOOSE.
- Consequence: A LOOSE AND IMPROPERLY SEATED FUEL PUMP CAN CAUSEREDUCED FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS ANDSTALLING OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: REPLACE FUEL FILTER.
Negative 1990 Volkswagen Corrado car reviews
Positive 1990 Volkswagen Corrado car reviews
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This car has been the best car I have ever owned. It has never left me stranded or broke down for that matter. Even at 16 years old, it is still fast and handles great! It gets 25 MPG in the city and 30-33 on the highway. I highly recommend getting the G-Charger rebuilt every 100,000 miles. There are many clubs that keep the car young. It is just as great as it was when new. Five stars in my book for sure! *****
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I owned a Corrado for three years, but unfortunately it was out of commission for more than a year. Despite this, I still regret selling it to this day. As a car enthusiast, I have yet to drive a car that has made me feel more connected to the road or happier than the Corrado. Currently, I have a Nissan Sentra SE-R, but it doesn't compare. I am excited to announce that by 2/15/03, I will be the proud owner of a new car. I have been searching for a car that embodies the spirit of the Corrado, and I have narrowed it down to the Golf 1.8 litre turbo, the Audi TT 180 H.P. FWD, and the Mini Cooper S. I am leaning towards the Audi, but I will take my time to make the right decision. Thank you for reading!
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This VW Sports car is a real gem that often goes unnoticed. In the United States, it was available with either a supercharged 4-cylinder G60 or a 6-cylinder VR6. I personally loved my Corrado and often wish I still had it.
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This is a really cool car! The design is just as impressive as its performance, and it's amazing how much attention it gets from people!
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Kenton Torphy 2024-05-11
I'd love to buy one just to have!