1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
0 recalls, 18 complaints - 16 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Mar 3, 2004
Incident date: Feb 29, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH HEATER CORE BLEW OUT. THIS CAUSED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP AND COOLANT TO LEAK FROM THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE CONSUMER'S LEGS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED,BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 16, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROX. 75MPH VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON. WOULD NOT HAVE ANY WARNING. AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. BEEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE, NOR FIND THE CAUSE OF STALLING. *AK
AIR BAGS
Jul 15, 1999
Incident date: Jul 15, 1996
AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON/STAYS ON. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED BY TWO DIFFERENT DEALER SHOP AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WRONG. NOR WAS THERE A DANGER OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jul 24, 1997
CONTROL PANEL FAILED.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jul 24, 1997
REAR GLASS FAILED.
TIRES
Jul 24, 1997
FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jul 24, 1997
THERMOSTAT FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Jul 24, 1997
TRUNK FLOODED.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Jul 24, 1997
STEERING RACK BROKE, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 24, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Aug 2, 1996
VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO THE DISTRIBUTOR.
TIRES
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Aug 2, 1996
UNIROYAL TIRES WORN OUT PREMATURELY.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
COOLANT WARNING LIGHT FLICKERS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 25, 1996
VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE 14 WARRANTY REPAIRS, SINCE PURCHASED NEW, INCLUDING BRAKE FAILURE.
STEERING
Sep 10, 1996
BRAKES FAILED TEN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. THERE WERE ALSO CONTROL PANEL MALFUNCTIONS AND STEERING PROBLEMS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 10, 1996
BRAKES FAILED TEN DAYS AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. THERE WERE ALSO CONTROL PANEL MALFUNCTIONS AND STEERING PROBLEMS.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 27, 1995
Incident date: Dec 23, 1995
FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 55MPH, DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Apr 12, 1995
Incident date: Dec 17, 1994
VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE NEAR THE BATTERY UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. TT
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
16 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 3 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
SM 33-2019
Mar 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
SM 44-2017 EN
Jun 28, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
VHW-17-11
Jun 22, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
1-2017 Update
Feb 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
V691601 2010479
Oct 31, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2017.
Airbag
Jan 22, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Airbag Issues.
Elsa 6-29-15
Jun 29, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
Elsa 6-22-15
Jun 22, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
Elsa 6-22-15
Jun 22, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech
2015831
Aug 28, 2008
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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
2015831
Aug 28, 2008
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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
0101
Jun 12, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT
69 9704
Jul 21, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. *YC
01 9706
Apr 10, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START, POSSIBLEDTC'S STORED IN TCM DTC MEMORY
GRP28/9504
Jul 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DIAGNOSTICS FOR COMPLAUINTS OF ENGINE MISS/POOR PERFORMANCE. *TW
GRP96/9501
Jan 1, 1995
140000 AIR BAGS
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION IN THE AIRBAG II SYSTEM. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE00033
Opened: Aug 10, 2000 , Closed: Dec 28, 2000
FUEL TANK PUNCTURE
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 10, 2000 BASED ON 9 REPORTS REGARDING PUNCTURED FUEL TANKS INVOLVING THE JETTA, PASSAT, AND CABRIO MODELS.THE REPORTS INDICATE ADDITIONAL REPORTS IN ITS RESPONSE TO THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED... Read more
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO across all model years (1991, 2001).
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Total Recalls
302
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
34
Reported Crashes
22
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO - Year by Year
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