Volkswagen Cabriolet 1992
Model Cabriolet made in 1992 by Volkswagen got 12 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, seats and structure. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1992
| 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 | $ 720 | 2 | 910821 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 27/41/32 | Regular | $ 643 | 2 | 910821 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/16/2003 | 122000 | 1 | 12/27/2002 |
| Driver's side airbag deployed at sixty miles an hour on i-5 in seattle.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/10/2004 | 129500 | 2 | 04/01/1996 |
| Light switch started smoking and got very hot before i could turn off the car, about 5 seconds. dealer replaced light switch and commented that this has happened to others as well. about 5 years latter this happened again. dash light at switch has not worked since the 1st incident. | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Component 1: while driving at night, headlight switch shorted out. caused excessive smoke, then fire broke out under the dash. i pulled vehicle to the side and called the fire dept. amount of damage unknown as of yet. component 2: engine started to rev and vehicle jerked while driving. due to wearing down of insulation of wire connected to the engine that was triggering excessive fuel to be fed to engine. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 65000 | ||
| Initial problem: starter seized up; would not start. starter subsequently replaced; new starter would not engage properly (clashing w/flywheel), subsequent damage to flywheel; dealer replaced flywheel and install entirely new starter; problem persisted, would not engage properly. dealer installs another entirely new starter, problem not solved, starter (3rd new one) still not engaging properly. gave up on dealer. am now talking around town with numerous mechanics; some say this, some say that. don't know what to believe anymore. dealer insists that this starter does not require any type of shim adjustment; i wonder. don't know how much longer this poor flywheel can put up with this kind of abuse. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/08/1996 | 6 | 10/29/1995 | |
| Oil sending unit malfunctioned, also driver's side window sticks. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Component 1: while driving at night, headlight switch shorted out. caused excessive smoke, then fire broke out under the dash. i pulled vehicle to the side and called the fire dept. amount of damage unknown as of yet. component 2: engine started to rev and vehicle jerked while driving. due to wearing down of insulation of wire connected to the engine that was triggering excessive fuel to be fed to engine. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 130000 | 1 | 04/01/1996 |
| Fuel line at fuel tank rusted through and leaking. vw dealers will not work on the car stating it is older than 8 years. vw cannot supply a replacement part to my mechanic. given location, rubber cannot be used and bends are to tight. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/06/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1992 | |
| Vent hose connector is rusted and causes fuel leakages when fuel expands. dealer notified, and informed that was not covered under a manufaxcturer's recall. *ak the consumer was asking the manufacturer to reimburse the cost of repair because the same problem was under nhtsa recall for other models of vehicle. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/24/1996 | |||
| The pads have cut into rotors, shoes have cut into drums. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 12/23/1995 | |||
| The heater does not work and spits out hot coolant all over the passenger compartment of the car. please describe. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 05/08/1996 | 6 | 10/29/1995 | |
| Oil sending unit malfunctioned, also driver's side window sticks. *ak | |||