Volkswagen Cabriolet 1991
Model Cabriolet made in 1991 by Volkswagen got 6 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension and vehicle speed control. The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 2 | 900902 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/32/27 | 27/41/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 2 | 900902 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V058000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1985 to 07/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 358000 | 05/22/1992 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1992 | 04/24/1992 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel lines.vehicle description:passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V064000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1991 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 890 | 06/10/1992 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/01/1992 | 05/12/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The track control arms used to support the front wheels were improperly welded in the area of the flexible bushing mounting hole. this causes a gradual opening of the mounting hole and loosening of the bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The enlarged opening of the mounting hole results infront wheel misalignment causing steering pull with the potential for anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the front suspension control arms where necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V162000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1989 to 11/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 11300 | 01/09/1992 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/11/1991 | 09/25/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The center of the water separator panel located in the engine compartment between engine and firewall could bend in the event someone leans on it during engine maintenance, repairs or checking of fluid levels. a bent panel could interfere with the free movement of the accelerator linkage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Interference with the free movement of the acceleratorlinkage could result in unwanted acceleration which may cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: throttle linkage.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 9705169704F | 05/16/1997 | 53613 | Information obtaining the fluid capacity chart. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 09/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| Air conditioning failure, causing hot air to blow out of the side vents instead of cool air. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/10/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Horrible gas smell coming from rear drivers side, confirmed gas tank is leaking at the seam. have gotten terribly sick with stomach pain and terrible headaches from the smell and afraid vehicle is going to blow up. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/08/2002 | 126000 | 1 | 05/01/2002 |
| 1991 volkswagen cabriolet fuel tank leaking from spot-welded seam. vw agreed to replace tank for free, but only after many calls to their product compliance dept over several weeks. vw mechanics claim this is a common defect, but no recall exists.*ak | |||
| 04/15/2000 | |||
| Gas starting leaking at the seam of the tank. this can cause the automobile to explode. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Seam split on fuel tank allowing fuel to leak out. reference nhtsa campaign 91v16200 identical failure. mfg refuses to honor this vehicle for the referenced campaign. | |||
| 06/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| Gas tank is leaking at seam, can smell gasoline coming into engine, fire hazard. *ak | |||