1993 Volkswagen CabrioProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 3, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility20
Electrical system21
Engine and engine cooling20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Tires20
Air bags21
Fuel system, gasoline10
Structure10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1993 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Cabrio year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cabrio median. How we score

'91'92'93'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Cabrio owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10061262 · Mar 3, 2004 · 10,000 miles

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