1985 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
1 recalls, 6 complaints - 1 TSBs
87V053000 Apr 14, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Consequence
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Apr 9, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
POWER STEERING BELT LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO WHEELS, ALLOWING WATER TO SPLASH ONTO BELT FROM WHEELS, CAUSING BELT TO FAIL/STEERING TO LOCK. THE STEERING HAS LOCKED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN DRIVING THROUGH WATER DUE TO THIS PROBLEM, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 22, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
ELECTRIC CABLES BETWEEN ALTERNATOR/BATTERY WERE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER PIPES GOING TO WATER RADIATOR. DUE TO EXTREME EXTERNAL SUMMER TEMPERATURE IN SOUTHERN SWITZERLAND, ELECTRIC CABLE CARBONIZE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Apr 2, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
THE ELECTRIC CABLES SITUATED BETWEEN ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WHERE THEY ARE CLAMPT TO HOT WATER PIPES CARBONIZE, RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE AND STALLING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS/DASH LIGHTS TO DIM UNTIL REACHING SPEEDS GREATER THAN 5 MPH.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
FRONT END METAL FATIGUE. *SD
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
PREMATURE METAL FATIGUE OF FRONT END. *SKD
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 23.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Minicompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
0101
Jun 12, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA91054
Opened: Dec 9, 1991 , Closed: Jun 12, 1992
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91016
Opened: Feb 28, 1991 , Closed: Nov 27, 1991
GAS TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE91007
Opened: Oct 29, 1990 , Closed: Feb 28, 1991
GAS TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET across all model years (1985, 1990).
13
Total Recalls
55
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths