no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. LEAKAGE OF HOT COOLANT FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE FEET OF THE DRIVER OR STEAM UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY IMPAIRING THE…
1992 Volkswagen CorradoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2005. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
34Visibility5 crash/fire/injury
13Engine and engine cooling
4Electrical system
3Power train
3Exterior lighting
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Structure
1Steering
1Unknown
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 34 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1992 Volkswagen Corrado 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.
no report yet
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. IF A SHORT OCCURS, EITHER THE ENGINE COULD STALL ORTHE RADIATOR FAN COULD STOP OPERATING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
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
1992 vs. every other Corrado 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 Corrado median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, and the recalls they led to.
- HEATER CORE REPTURELed to recall 98V-295
- HEATER CORE RUPTURENo recall
In owners' words
What Corrado owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLASHED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, AND AT THAT POINT THE VEHICLE'S CABIN BECAME FILLED WITH STEAM AND HOT RADIATOR FLUID WAS ON THE FLOOR BOARD. IT WAS DETERMINED THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *NLM
HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. 1 YEAR LATER IT BROKE, CAUSING RADIATOR FLUID TO LEAK AND FRONT WINDSHIELD TO STEAM UP.*AK
1) IMPERFECTION ON FRONT WINDSHIELD, MAKING DRIVERS VISION BLURRY. 2) HEADLIGHTS DON'T PROVIDE ENOUGH ILLUMINATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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