Volkswagen Cabriolet 2001
Model Cabriolet made in 2001 by Volkswagen got 6 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding child seat and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2001
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT - LATCH CONNECTOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| CHILD SEAT - VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 04/24/2002 | 20246 | 4 | 06/15/2000 |
| Consumer states: had 2nd electrical failure on the engine, the wiring harness burnt up. under warranty the dealer replaced partial wiring of the harness. also 3 ignition switches put in. mass airflow sensor,oxygen sensor, and coolant temperature failed. currently, the vehicle needs two hole wiring harnesses, an original harness and main engine harness. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/24/2002 | 20246 | 4 | 06/15/2000 |
| Consumer states: had 2nd electrical failure on the engine, the wiring harness burnt up. under warranty the dealer replaced partial wiring of the harness. also 3 ignition switches put in. mass airflow sensor,oxygen sensor, and coolant temperature failed. currently, the vehicle needs two hole wiring harnesses, an original harness and main engine harness. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/24/2002 | 20246 | 4 | 06/15/2000 |
| Consumer states: had 2nd electrical failure on the engine, the wiring harness burnt up. under warranty the dealer replaced partial wiring of the harness. also 3 ignition switches put in. mass airflow sensor,oxygen sensor, and coolant temperature failed. currently, the vehicle needs two hole wiring harnesses, an original harness and main engine harness. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 04/24/2002 | 20246 | 4 | 06/15/2000 |
| Consumer states: had 2nd electrical failure on the engine, the wiring harness burnt up. under warranty the dealer replaced partial wiring of the harness. also 3 ignition switches put in. mass airflow sensor,oxygen sensor, and coolant temperature failed. currently, the vehicle needs two hole wiring harnesses, an original harness and main engine harness. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/21/2004 | 42750 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| Driver seat bolt sheered off causing loss of control when seat slid all the way to the rear unable to reach brake or clutch pedals. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 11/27/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the front or rear windows would fail and stick in the seal causing a distraction to the consumer. dealer notified. ts | |||