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2001 Volkswagen CabrioProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Visibility
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control
3Power train
2Seats
2Exterior lighting
1311 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 2 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 13 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2001 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.
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED. I WENT TO DO THE E CHECK IN OHIO AND HAD TO OPEN THE WINDOW. WHEN I LEFT THE WINDOW DIDN'T COME UP ANYMORE. THE MECHANIC SAID I NEED TO REPLACE THE REGULATOR WHICH COST $310 + LABOR = TAX.*AK NOTE: THIS THE SECOND REGULATOR MY CAR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
THE PASSANGER FRONT WINDOW STOPPED WORKING.THE MECHANIS SAID THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILE DAND HE HAD TO REPLCE IT. THE REGULATOR COST ME $310 PLUS THE LABOR $200.*AK
FAILURE: DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE ON A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. I WAS ENTERING A CAR WASH, HAD PUT THE WINDOW DOWN ON THE CAR TO CODE IN MY INFO, AND WAS PUTTING THE POWER WINDOW BACK UP. IT CRASHED DOWN LOUDLY, SO I BACKED IT OUT OF THE WASH, RISKING DAMAGE TO THE TIRES RATHER THAN…
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