Volkswagen Cabrio 2000
Model Cabrio made in 2000 by Volkswagen got 9 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, other and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning equipment . The car has one 2 engine.
Model 2000
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 22/28/24 | 24,5/35,67/28,52 | Regular | 751 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 24/31/27 | 26,71/39,22/31,19 | Regular | 666 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V244000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 09/01/1999 to 01/04/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 332950 | 07/29/2003 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/12/2002 | 09/17/2002 | 571 | 225 | |||||
| Defect 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 Summary | These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 0007 | 10/26/2000 | 616667 | A condition may exist where the airbag warning light is on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 00588 resistance too small (low) for driver's side front airbag system stored in dtc memory. *tt | 03/07/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 9917 | 10/06/1999 | 610168 | Subject regarding the anti-theft immobilizer on board diagnostic. *tt | 04/19/2000 | |
| 9901 | 10/06/1999 | 610158 | Subject regarding the immobilizer component overview for 2000 model year vehicles. *tt | 04/19/2000 | |
| 9911 | 06/25/1999 | 608349 | Information on the anti-theft immobilizer on board diagnostic (obd). mjs | 11/23/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0410 | 05/10/2004 | 10007712 | Evaluating fuel mixture diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) - how to perform effective diagnostic related to fuel system adaptation system too rich/ too lean. volkswagen. *mj | 07/08/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 170001 | 03/15/2000 | 9903 | 612460 | Information regarding the capacities of the engine oil with filter change. *mjs | 06/08/2000 |
| 9914 | 08/09/1999 | 607921 | This bulletin includes new information on the engine control module codes year 2000. *tt | 10/18/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 9909 | 10/25/1999 | 610162 | Subject regarding premium v radio, coding after cd-changer or cd-player installation. *tt | 04/19/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE00033 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/10/2000 | 12/28/2000 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURE | ||
| The office of defects investigation has received nine reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat and cabrio models.the reports indicate the fuel tank was punctured as a result of a blow-out of the right rear tire.this investigation has been opened to further study this issue. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/28/2008 | 83300 | 1 | |
| Purchased a 2000 vw cabrio from a used car dealership in new jersey (that was my first mistake as i am a new york resident.) test drove and visual inspection appeared great. drove the car off the lot and within 3 miles, check engine light came on. checked fluids, proceeded with our trip home. within 10 miles, the car's manual transmission jumps out of fifth gear while going 65mps on a 4 lane highway. with the dealership closed (and being the car was sold as-is, we limped home. the 2 hour trip ended up taking nearly 3 hours. mechanic found the transmission had been replaced but not refilled with transmission fluid. brand new tranny installed only to find the starter was also malfunctioning. meanwhile, the check engine light was on due to a $409.00 secondary air pump failure. i hadn't even owned the car 2 weeks and had already spend over $2000 in repairs. i finally got the car back from my mechanic, drove it for one day, and now we appear to have a timing belt issue and have been advised not to drive the car as there is a potential interference with my pistons if the timing belt breaks while driving. oh, and to boot, i need a new set of rear brakes. bottom line, if anyone ever dreams of buying a cabrio, don't do it unless you have unlimited funds and a back up car to drive. this car should be considered a hobby and not a reliable form of transportation. *tr | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/04/2002 | 4 | 05/07/2001 | |
| Car will not start at seemingly random times. car either has to be towed to dealership or in some instances left alone for hours at a time. sometimes after letting it rest, it will start again and others not. this has occured 4 times so far and each time the dealership tried fixing the ecm and eventually replaced it, but it continues to occur. i have been stranded a number of times with a new baby and vw continues to try to fix the problem to no avail. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/16/2001 | 2000 | 6 | |
| The vehicle failed to accelerate, the dealer repaired/replaced the transmission, however the problem recurred. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/28/2008 | 83300 | 1 | |
| Purchased a 2000 vw cabrio from a used car dealership in new jersey (that was my first mistake as i am a new york resident.) test drove and visual inspection appeared great. drove the car off the lot and within 3 miles, check engine light came on. checked fluids, proceeded with our trip home. within 10 miles, the car's manual transmission jumps out of fifth gear while going 65mps on a 4 lane highway. with the dealership closed (and being the car was sold as-is, we limped home. the 2 hour trip ended up taking nearly 3 hours. mechanic found the transmission had been replaced but not refilled with transmission fluid. brand new tranny installed only to find the starter was also malfunctioning. meanwhile, the check engine light was on due to a $409.00 secondary air pump failure. i hadn't even owned the car 2 weeks and had already spend over $2000 in repairs. i finally got the car back from my mechanic, drove it for one day, and now we appear to have a timing belt issue and have been advised not to drive the car as there is a potential interference with my pistons if the timing belt breaks while driving. oh, and to boot, i need a new set of rear brakes. bottom line, if anyone ever dreams of buying a cabrio, don't do it unless you have unlimited funds and a back up car to drive. this car should be considered a hobby and not a reliable form of transportation. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/03/2000 | |||
| Seat belt on passenger's side does not have a buckle. buckle on the passenger's side is missing. dealership has been notified about the problem. problem has not been corrected. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||
| 1 | 03/18/2000 | ||
| Heated seats do not work properly. *slc | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 01/07/2003 | 25000 | ||
| Vehicle was involved in a collision with a parked car, vehicle rolled over. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ph | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. *jb | |||
| 1 | 03/18/2000 | ||
| When the set button is pressed on the cruise control, the speed will accelerate, when pressing the res button, nothing happens, cruise control is not working properly. *slc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | RALEIGH | 27608 | SOUTHERN STATES IMPORTS, INC. |