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1993 Volkswagen CorradoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Corrado median · #2 of 3 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints485 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage110kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado has problems

48 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
Engine and engine cooling233
Visibility202
Electrical system61
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seat belts10
Steering11

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

3 recalls

1993 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

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 98V-295 · Nov 13, 1998 · 6,217 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Cooling system: fan

Recall 95V-178 · Sep 20, 1995 · 34,000 vehicles

Risk. A WORN AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAN SEIZE RENDERINGTHE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: front underhood

Recall 93V-102 · Jun 14, 1993 · 4,300 vehicles

Risk. IF A SHORT OCCURS, EITHER THE ENGINE COULD STALL ORTHE RADIATOR FAN COULD STOP OPERATING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1993 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
In owners' words

What Corrado owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns 1993 Volkswagen Corrado. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, he heard an abnormal popping sound. The contact then saw a significant amount of smoke coming through the front of the dashboard. The contact stated that he lost visibility of the surrounding of the…
Complaint 11490158 · Oct 20, 2022 · 190,000 miles
MY 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO SLC OVERHEATS LEAK AND SOMETIMES FULLY EJECTING ALL ITS COOLANT FROM TIME TO TIME. IT HAS DONE THIS FOUR TIMES IN TWO YEARS. *JB I HAVE HAD THE RADIATOR, COOLING FANS AND HOSES REPLACED AS WELL AS MULTIPLE COOLANT SYSTEM TESTS PERFORMED. THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. NEITHER…
Complaint 10088144 · Aug 18, 2004 · 110,000 miles
FAILURE OF HEATER CORE IN 1993 VW CORRADO SLC RESULTING IN A NEAR INSTANTANEOUS FOGGING AND COMPLETE LACK OF VISIBILITY IN THE CAR.
Complaint 10039421 · Sep 23, 2003 · 94,500 miles

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