Volkswagen Cabriolet 1998
Model Cabriolet made in 1998 by Volkswagen got 9 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and structure.
Model 1998
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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/24/2000 | |||
| While driving on highway, traveling 60mph, hit a patch of ice and went into median. vehicle rolled over and came to a stop. seat belt didn't work. noticed the problem 3 weeks prior to accident contacted dealer. dealer didn't have the part available. also, neither airbag deployed. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Ignition switch operates intermittently, causing failure of electrical functions. a private mechanic has diagnosed the problem, and was making repairs. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| While driving headlights cut off and on and so did the windshield wipers. dealer said it was due to ignition switch. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 4 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I do not have with me now the exact date information, however, i have documentation at home that i can review and update information if needed. i have had to have this vehicle in the shop now several times for both a transmission problem (failure to accelerate) and because the entire muffler came apart. i have taken to the dealership on repeated occassions and have not to date had this problem fixed. i have contacted volkswagen and the bbb. i would like to know if there have been similiar compliants with either this vehicle (cabrio or golf)? recalls? technical bulletins? | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 4 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I do not have with me now the exact date information, however, i have documentation at home that i can review and update information if needed. i have had to have this vehicle in the shop now several times for both a transmission problem (failure to accelerate) and because the entire muffler came apart. i have taken to the dealership on repeated occassions and have not to date had this problem fixed. i have contacted volkswagen and the bbb. i would like to know if there have been similiar compliants with either this vehicle (cabrio or golf)? recalls? technical bulletins? | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/24/2000 | |||
| While driving on highway, traveling 60mph, hit a patch of ice and went into median. vehicle rolled over and came to a stop. seat belt didn't work. noticed the problem 3 weeks prior to accident contacted dealer. dealer didn't have the part available. also, neither airbag deployed. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 07/20/1999 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Dealership did not remove shipping cover tabs from convertible top, causing black marks on vinyl top, and major water leakage | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 3 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| Screw secured factory wheel weights create leaks in cold weather when tires cold causing raqpid deflatiion and separation from rim. thought it was a freak accident until it happened for the third time causing loss of control (right rear wheel) and exit from highway. tire disintegrates from heat within 10 seconds. this has happened on three original tires with these weights.*ak | |||