Volkswagen Cabriolet 1997
Model Cabriolet made in 1997 by Volkswagen got 6 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| 69 9703 | 05/22/1997 | 69 97-02 | 53614 | A new front passenger airbag unit has been installed. *ak | 03/30/1998 |
| 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 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 9708209701A | 08/20/1997 | 53636 | Concerns with cassette tape player, sound output low or distorted, tapes may be destroyed. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 9703129702F | 03/12/1997 | 53618 | Vehicles equipped with new airbag warning labels. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 9705309704A | 05/30/1997 | 53615 | Conditions with transmission not shifting into reverse and is difficult to shift in/out of reverse. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| I'm not sure if this falls within your area or responsibility. i am reporting this because i don't believe a two year old vehicle purchased brand-new, should have both the alternator and radiator fan motor fail so soon. i thought this may be a manufacturer's defect. thanks in advance for any information you can *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| I'm not sure if this falls within your area or responsibility. i am reporting this because i don't believe a two year old vehicle purchased brand-new, should have both the alternator and radiator fan motor fail so soon. i thought this may be a manufacturer's defect. thanks in advance for any information you can *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| I'm not sure if this falls within your area or responsibility. i am reporting this because i don't believe a two year old vehicle purchased brand-new, should have both the alternator and radiator fan motor fail so soon. i thought this may be a manufacturer's defect. thanks in advance for any information you can *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| Extreme exhaust intrusion into passanger compartment, into dealer and independent shops many times with no results. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/08/1997 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Right rear tire wall blew out. driver did not hit an object. tire cut gash in gasoline tank and cut brake line. fire department responded to scene. no fire resulted. vw disclaims all responsibility, but it seems obvious that a gas tank that can be cut through by a blown tire is inadequately protected, too thin or otherwide defective. vw denies a design defect. although nobody was hurt, the results would have been catastropic if a spark had ignited te spilling gasoline. please contact owner at above tel. number or at home 818-360-5485 or her husband kenneth held at 909-596-1848 or same home tel. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/23/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| My vehicles accelerator climbed from 55 mph to 95 mph and i could not stop the car for 15 minutes.it cost me approx $200 to get my car fixed and i want the dealer to reimburse me. *ak | |||