Volkswagen Cabriolet 1995
Model Cabriolet made in 1995 by Volkswagen got 11 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1995
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| GRP28/9504 | 07/01/1995 | 45674 | Diagnostics for complauints of engine miss/poor performance. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| GRP24/9502 | 02/01/1995 | 40051 | Coding the electronic control module has changed with the introduction of latest mtoor management system (mms-311). *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| GRP24/9504 | 02/01/1995 | 24-95-02 | 40047 | Change in coding of ecm with the introduction of the latest motor management system (mms-311). *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| 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 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 9701219701D | 01/21/1997 | 53644 | Conditions regarding exterior door locks cannot be locked or unlocked with key when ambient temperature is below freezing. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| GRP57/9502 | 01/01/1995 | 39746 | Exterior door locks freezing. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/21/2000 | 5 | ||
| Intermittent problem. while driving (always uphill, with accelerator depressed, and usually in 3rd gear at around 30 mph) the engine (and power steering) simply cuts out (tach drops to zero). it is possible to immediately restart it by pushing in the clutch and turning the key in the ignition. i brought the car to a vw dealership. they replaced a fuel relay and conducted the full 60,000 mile maintenance but the problem persists. the vehicle was purchased used and is a lemon-law buyback ('course they didn't tell me that until i had my heart set on buying it). as i drive 20 miles each way on a very curvy road with few turnouts in the santa cruz mountains, this problem poses a threat to the safety of myself and others. the fuel gauge is unreliable as well, but that's the least of my worries! *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/21/2000 | 5 | ||
| Intermittent problem. while driving (always uphill, with accelerator depressed, and usually in 3rd gear at around 30 mph) the engine (and power steering) simply cuts out (tach drops to zero). it is possible to immediately restart it by pushing in the clutch and turning the key in the ignition. i brought the car to a vw dealership. they replaced a fuel relay and conducted the full 60,000 mile maintenance but the problem persists. the vehicle was purchased used and is a lemon-law buyback ('course they didn't tell me that until i had my heart set on buying it). as i drive 20 miles each way on a very curvy road with few turnouts in the santa cruz mountains, this problem poses a threat to the safety of myself and others. the fuel gauge is unreliable as well, but that's the least of my worries! *ak | |||
| 11/24/1998 | 30 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Intermittent stalling. engine shuts down without prior warning. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/13/1998 | 4 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Car wants to stall when braking for a stop sign or red light and runs very roughly, as though it might just stop running unless the gas pedal was employed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/27/1997 | 0 | ||
| While driving at 65mph w/speed control on; had to brake; speed control failed to release; abs brakes failed to slow vehicle down. steered towards a hill to slow down. had 2 flats & axle broke. took to dealer & not doing anything to vehicle. | |||
| Abs braking problems. please describe. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 04/12/1997 | |||
| While driving the rear left brake drum split in half which caused the wheel to fly off the vehicle. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 01/24/1996 | |||
| Bottom cross member that holds the frame together has come loose. please describe details. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/27/1997 | 0 | ||
| While driving at 65mph w/speed control on; had to brake; speed control failed to release; abs brakes failed to slow vehicle down. steered towards a hill to slow down. had 2 flats & axle broke. took to dealer & not doing anything to vehicle. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | 08/23/1994 | |
| Window motor fails intermittently. | |||