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1988 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET

2 recalls — 8 complaints — 1 TSBs

94V065000 Apr 8, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
Consequence
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULD CATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF THE DEFECT IS PRESENT.
7,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
91V201000 Nov 18, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
Consequence
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
CHECK VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DEFECT IS FOUND.
51,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jul 31, 2002
CONSUMER HAS CONCERNS OVER THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK LEAKING AT THE TANK SEAM. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO TWO (2) RECALLS (91V201 AND 94V065). CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT ANY ONE FOR MAKING THE REPAIRS ON THE FUEL TANK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Aug 18, 2000
I AM 3RD OWNER OF VEHICLE. THE PREVIOUS OWNERS DIDNT TAKE FAR INFOR RECALL ON GAS TANK. FUEL SMELL UNBEARABLE UNLESS TOP IS DOWN. THEY HAVENT BEEN HELPFUL AT ALL IN REPLACING GAS TANK. RECALL WAS DUE TO BAD WELD IN TOP OF GAS TANKS THAT IS WHY THE SMELL IS UNBEARABLE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Feb 11, 2000
Incident date: Dec 15, 1999
IN DEC. 1999 THE FRAME OF MY WIFE LANETTE PARKS CABRIOLET WAS CRACKING AND SPLITTING WITHOUT ANY ACCIDENT OR ABNORMAL DRIVING EVENT TO CAUSE IT. THE FRAME SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THEY SEE THIS QUITE OFTEN ON VW RABBITS, GOLFS AND CABRIOLETS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE FRAME. APPARENTLY THEY ADDED A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jan 14, 2000
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 94V065000 IN REFEENCE TO THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. DALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK Dec 8, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
RECALL WORK NOT COMPLETED ON GAS TANK DUE TO INABILITY TO FIND DEFECT AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOWEVER GAS TANK FAILED AFTER INSPECTION RESULTING IN LEAKING.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT Dec 8, 1998
Incident date: Jul 21, 1992
FRONT STRUT FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Dec 8, 1998
Incident date: Feb 2, 1998
MUFFLER AND TAILPIPE FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 27, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT HE SMELLS GAS COMING FROM VEHICLE, HE ALSO NOTES THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL TANK FOR THIS VEHICLE BUT HIS WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, OWNER IS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY.

EPA Fuel Economy — 1988 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) 19.0 22.0 20.0 Regular $3,400
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 25.0 23.0 Regular $2,950

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 — 1988 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
220000 SEATS1
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
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1985
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91016 Opened: Feb 28, 1991 — Closed: Nov 27, 1991
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1987
GAS TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE91007 Opened: Oct 29, 1990 — Closed: Feb 28, 1991
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1987
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

VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1990 4 11 View
1989 2 9 View
1988 (current) 2 8
1987 3 12 View
1986 1 8 View
1985 1 6 View
1984 0 1 View

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