1989 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
2 recalls — 9 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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 7 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 20, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET. THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A VOLKSWAGEN REPAIR SHOP. THE CONTACT FOUND A RECALL FOR HER YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO HER VIN. THE CONTACT B... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 1, 2006
Incident date: May 1, 2006
VOLKSWAGEN SAYS RECALL DOESN'T APPEAR IN THEIR SYSTEM, VIN [XXX] FALLS INTO THE CATEGORY AND NO LOCAL DEALERS HAVE DONE THIS RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE... GAS TANK IS LEAKING FROM SAID AREA PROFUSELY , WHICH RUNS THE RISK OF AN EXPLOSION. *NM UPDATED 07/16/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 18, 2005
Incident date: Mar 17, 2005
VEHICLE HAD A WET SUBSTANCE ON THE GROUND. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND THE LEAK WAS DETERMINED TO BE GAS. THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK. CONTACT WAS MADE WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON A RECALL. MANUFACTURER TOLD CONSUMER T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 8, 2004
Incident date: Nov 8, 2004
1989 VW CABRIOLET FUEL TANK HAS DEFECTIVE SEAM WELD IN FUEL TANK AS DOCUMENTED IN CAMPAIGN # 94V065000. TANK HAS NEVER BEEN REPLACED, YET VW SAYS THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 12, 2003
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER WILL FIX AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. *PH TWO RECALLS WERE ISSUED RELATED TO THIS FAILURE, 94V-065000 AND 91V-201000. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT NO RECALLS WERE ISSUED. *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 9, 2000
RECALL # 94V065000 FUEL: FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY: TANK; AFTER RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED, FUEL TANK STARTING TO LEAK. DEALER STATED TO CONSUMER THAT IT COULD COST $700.00 TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND ACCUMULATOR. FUEL TANK WAS NOT LEAKING WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 7, 2000
RECALL # 94V065000: FUEL TANK: AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED, THE GAS TANK STARTED TO LEAK. DEALER STATED TO CONSUMER THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $700.00 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AND ACCUMULATOR. CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH FUEL TANK BEFORE RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED. *AK *ML
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 3, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1990
THERE IS A GAS LEAK COMING FROM THE GAS TANK, AND CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE GAS WITHIN THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 6, 1999
FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE SEAMS. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy — 1989 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 — 1989 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