Volkswagen Cabriolet 1988
Model Cabriolet made in 1988 by Volkswagen got 9 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had some investigations: vehicle speed control, visibility. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1988
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/24/23 | 24/31/27 | Regular | $ 652 | 2 | 870831 |
( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/27/25 | 26/35/30 | Regular | $ 600 | 2 | 870831 |
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 | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
91V201000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1986 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 51000 | 12/13/1991 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/18/1991 | 11/20/1991 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel tank.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
94V065000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1986 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 7500 | 08/15/1994 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/08/1994 | 04/13/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel; fuel tank.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SEATS | |||||
0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
EA91016 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/28/1991 | 11/27/1991 | GAS TANK LEAKS | 91V201000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE91007 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/29/1990 | 02/28/1991 | GAS TANK LEAKS | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
EA91054 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/09/1991 | 06/12/1992 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | 92V050000 | |
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
1 | |||
I am 3rd owner of vehicle. the previous owners didnt take far infor recall on gas tank. fuel smell unbearable unless top is down. they havent been helpful at all in replacing gas tank. recall was due to bad weld in top of gas tanks that is why the smell is unbearable. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
02/02/1998 | 1 | ||
Muffler and tailpipe failed. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
01/01/1998 | 1 | ||
Recall work not completed on gas tank due to inability to find defect at time of inspection, however gas tank failed after inspection resulting in leaking. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
1 | 02/13/2002 | ||
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. | |||
Consumer received recall notice 94v065000 in refeence to the fuel tank assembly. daler stated parts were not available. *ak | |||
Owner states that he smells gas coming from vehicle, he also notes that there was a recall for the fuel tank for this vehicle but his was not included in the recall, owner is concerned for his safety. | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
12/15/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
In dec. 1999 the frame of my wife lanette parks cabriolet was cracking and splitting without any accident or abnormal driving event to cause it. the frame shop informed me that they see this quite often on vw rabbits, golfs and cabriolets due to a design flaw in the frame. apparently they added a metal support bar between the two front wheels that vw includes on the sporty gti models, but eliminates on the cabriolet. why this is done is beyond me, the only reason i can think of is to save money on materials and manufacturing. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
07/21/1992 | 1 | ||
Front strut failed. |