Volkswagen Cabriolet 1999
Model Cabriolet made in 1999 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 1999
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 | |||
| 08/23/2002 | 1 | 03/07/2000 | |
| While driving 35mph, the vehicle encountered another vehicle attempting to cross over. the driver then swiped the front drivers side of the consumers vehicle. neither air bags deployed from the impact. the estimated amount of damage at this time is $6,000.00. *jb consumer stated that before the accident the air bag was repaired. *yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/18/2001 | 6 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle continues to shut down in moving traffic. it's been at the dealer 6 times, for up to 7 days at a time and they have been unable to duplicate concern or diagnose problem. i feel it's a real safety issue when the car shuts down in moving traffic with no warning. car starts up after completely stopping, putting it in park turning the ignition off and restarting it. there are no warning signs. the problem appears to be in the electrical because the car looses all power. no lights on the dash, no power steering etc. what is a reasonable lenght of time for this to be corrected?*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 07/08/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| I had owned the vehicle for exactly one month when the a/c began to not work. i sent it in to be fixed and exactly 1 week later it was back b/c the a/c was not working again. i also had the vehicle in the shop twice b/c of the brakes. there were other small problems with the car in between those visits. although the car has high mileage, that should not affect the problems which i have had. i have not owned the car for 1 yr and feel as though i have had way too many problems. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/08/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| I had owned the vehicle for exactly one month when the a/c began to not work. i sent it in to be fixed and exactly 1 week later it was back b/c the a/c was not working again. i also had the vehicle in the shop twice b/c of the brakes. there were other small problems with the car in between those visits. although the car has high mileage, that should not affect the problems which i have had. i have not owned the car for 1 yr and feel as though i have had way too many problems. *ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Passenger's side windows go up and down intermittently. vehicle locks without prior warning, and alarm systems are not operable. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 06/30/2002 | 2 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Both side door mouldings adhesive failed. reported to volkswagon and was advised that it happens a lot. they said they charge at least $100.00 for repairs. this is a manufacturers defect that could be hazardous since failure occurs on the adhesive during driving and could injure someone.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Passenger's side windows go up and down intermittently. vehicle locks without prior warning, and alarm systems are not operable. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/15/1999 | 0 | ||
| Cruise control, according to the owner's manual, reads that the vehicle is surpose to have 4 functions; set the speed, /o resume the speed/ to accelerate, and to slow down. when holding the set button in, it's suppose to slow down, but instead, it accelerates. this causes the consumer to almost rear end someone. consumer took vehicle to dealer , and they said the car was functioning properly. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Passenger's side windows go up and down intermittently. vehicle locks without prior warning, and alarm systems are not operable. *ak | |||