1991 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO
2 recalls — 9 complaints — 14 TSBs
92V058000 Apr 14, 1992
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
91V068000 Apr 22, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING, WHICH SERVES AS THE BASE FOR THE FUEL PUMP (LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK) COULD DEFORM, RESULTING IN THE FUEL PUMP BECOMING LOOSE.
Consequence
A LOOSE AND IMPROPERLY SEATED FUEL PUMP CAN CAUSEREDUCED FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS ANDSTALLING OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL FILTER.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Jan 18, 2017
Incident date: Jan 13, 2017
FOUND VEHICLE HAS A BAD HEATER CORE. WHILE DOING RESEARCH I FOUND THE VEHICLE HAS A RECALL WITH RECALL ID IS 96V-115. THE VIN FALLS WITHIN THE COVERED RECALL PER THE DOCUMENT I'M ATTACHING AND VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA IS REFUSING TO COVER IT. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 27, 2013
Incident date: Jan 3, 2012
I WAS DRIVING DOWN HOPE ROAD HEADING TO BEARINGS & SEALS TO GET SOME OIL WHILE PASSING JAMAICA COLLEGE IN THE DUAL PASSAGE LANE I WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD (WITH THE ISLAND TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR) WITH ME IN THE LEFT DRIVER SEAT AND MY FRIEND IN THE RIGHT SIDE A BIG SUV DROVE UP BESIDE... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Aug 18, 1999
NO SUMMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Aug 18, 1999
NO SUMMARY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 18, 1999
NO SUMMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dec 23, 1998
Incident date: Jun 11, 1998
VEHICLE HAD BLOWN A FUSE FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER & POWER LOCK. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC NOTICED ELECTRICAL WIRES LOOKED LIKE SAWED. THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS HAD RUBBED AGAINST THE GROUND STRAPS ON THE OXYGEN SENSORS. *AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Apr 1, 1992
DRIVER'S SIDE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR IS HEATED, CAUSING SILVER TO ERODE FROM THE BACK OF THE GLASS, THE USABLE PART OF THE MIRROR GROWS SMALLER AND SMALLER/POOR VISIBILITY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 26, 1995
THERE IS OIL IN THE COOLING SYSTEM OIL AND WATER MIX. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 7, 1995
Incident date: Jun 18, 1994
ABS: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PUMP FAILED; LOST ALL BRAKING POWER; CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT
Crash
EPA Fuel Economy — 1991 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $3,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1991 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO
14 manufacturer communications from 12 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 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 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
9705169704F
May 16, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION OBTAINING THE FLUID CAPACITY CHART. *YC
9704109707D
Apr 10, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS WITH ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START. *YC
NHTSA Safety Investigations — VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA98012
Opened: May 27, 1998 — Closed: Nov 20, 1998
HEATER CORE REPTURE
HEATER CORE ALLEGEDLY RUPTURES AND RELEASES HOT COOLANT INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR, RESULTING IN IMPAIRED VISIBILITY AND POTENTIAL BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
PE98006
Opened: Feb 5, 1998 — Closed: May 27, 1998
HEATER CORE RUPTURE
HEATER CORE ALLEGEDLY RUPTURES AND RELEASES HOT COOLANT INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR, RESULTING IN IMPAIRED VISIBILITY AND POTENTIAL BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO across all model years (1989–1995).
16
Total Recalls
186
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths