Volkswagen Cabrio 1999
Model Cabrio made in 1999 by Volkswagen got 17 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seats. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). The car has one 2.0 engine.
Model 1999
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 22/28/24 | 23.9411/36.1524/28.2324 | Regular | 719 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.0 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 24/31/27 | 26.3178/39.8986/31.0781 | Regular | 638 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 3 | 04/01/2001 | 621608 | Information in this technical bulletin supplements and updates previously published wiring diagram, troubleshooting and component location information. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| VLS0019 | 10/15/2000 | 615896 | Subject regarding electrical wiring diagrms, troubleshooting and component locations technical bulletin no. 2. *tt | 02/02/2001 | |
| 9918 | 10/29/1999 | 610170 | Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes p1580 (17988) and p0103 (16487) stored in diagnostic trouble code memory. *tt | 04/19/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 9903 | 07/23/1999 | 607922 | Subject regarding engine oil capacities. *tt | 10/18/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE00033 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/10/2000 | 12/28/2000 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURE | ||
| The office of defects investigation has received nine reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat and cabrio models.the reports indicate the fuel tank was punctured as a result of a blow-out of the right rear tire.this investigation has been opened to further study this issue. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 32000 | 1 | 10/15/1998 |
| Battery literally exploded upon turning the ignition key. *la | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 03/10/2002 | 07/01/2099 | ||
| 99 vw cabrio caught fire next to the firewall. vw will not investigate the cause of the fire due to the expense. this is a lease vehicle only 2000 miles out of warrenty and volkswagen will not stand behind their product. volkswagen said if you smoke a cigarette with the windows down and use the ashtray, ashes can blow into the dash and cause fire. the firemen said they had never seen insulation burn like it did on this volkswagen. this car left us stranded 1000 miles from home on a freeway while on vacation. my daughter's life was put in great danger as the car came close to blowing up. volkswagen will not stand behind their product in this case. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/12/2002 | |||
| While driving at 10mph on a flat surface engine had stalled and caused an accident. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/19/2001 | 0 | ||
| While entering a freeway at 40 mph vehicle died, and consumer coasted to side of road. consumer restarted, and vehicle took off. took to dealer , and they could not duplicate that problem. on 06/23/01, vehicle died at 25 mph. took back to dealer, and they still could not duplicate problem. on july 3, 2001 vehicle died again while traveling at 15 mph. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 03/10/2002 | 1 | 07/26/1999 | |
| Vehicle caught on fire in the dashboard area while driving. *jg | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 98000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen cabrio. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating. the contact was able to maneuver to the shoulder and coast to a stop. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the clutch cable snapped. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000. | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 98000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen cabrio. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating. the contact was able to maneuver to the shoulder and coast to a stop. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the clutch cable snapped. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000. kmj | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 98000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen cabrio. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating. the contact was able to maneuver to the shoulder and coast to a stop. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the clutch cable snapped. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000. sm. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| When depressing clutch pedal it will get stuck on vehicle rug. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Front passenger's side seat belt will not release. consumer has to make all passengers sit in back of vehicle. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 01/22/2011 | 128000 | ||
| This has actually happened several times with this car. when i hit a patch of water, the steering wheel locks up temporarily and i'm unable to maneuver. if i'm on a corner i have to hit the brakes to avoid an accident. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | ATLANTA | 30341 | JIM ELLIS VOLKSWAGEN | 7704586811 |