Volkswagen Cabriolet 1993
Model Cabriolet made in 1993 by Volkswagen got 17 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1993
| 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 | 23/26/24 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 751 | 2 | 920901 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/30/26 | 27/38/31 | Regular | $ 693 | 2 | 920901 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 69 9704 | 07/21/1997 | 53601 | Removal and installation of airbag control module. *yc | 12/02/1999 | |
| GRP96/9501 | 01/01/1995 | 39694 | Airbag warning lamp is illuminated, indicating a malfunction in the airbag ii system. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| GRP28/9504 | 07/01/1995 | 45674 | Diagnostics for complauints of engine miss/poor performance. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01 9706 | 04/10/1997 | 53603 | Engine intermittently will not start, possibledtc's stored in tcm dtc memory | 12/02/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/15/1996 | |||
| Air bag sensor light comes on/stays on. vehicle been inspected by two different dealer shop and nothing could be found wrong. nor was there a danger of air bag deployment. can nhtsa provide additional information or help in this matter. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/23/1995 | |||
| Frontal collision impact 12:00 position, speed 55mph, drivers side air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 12/17/1994 | |||
| Vehicle stalled and caught on fire near the battery underneath the hood. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 2 | |||
| Control panel failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Thermostat failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| When driving vehicle at approx. 75mph vehicle would stall out for no reason. would not have any warning. an intermittent problem. been to dealer & mechanic could not duplicate, nor find the cause of stalling. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 08/02/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Vehicle stalls without warning due to the distributor. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Coolant warning light flickers. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/16/1994 | |||
| Vehicle has undergone 14 warranty repairs, since purchased new, including brake failure. | |||
| 04/16/1994 | |||
| Brakes failed ten days after purchase of vehicle. there were also control panel malfunctions and steering problems. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Master cylinder failed. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 04/16/1994 | |||
| Brakes failed ten days after purchase of vehicle. there were also control panel malfunctions and steering problems. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 1 | |||
| Steering rack broke, causing accident. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 1 | |||
| Trunk flooded. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front tire blew out. | |||
| 08/02/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Uniroyal tires worn out prematurely. | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear glass failed. | |||