Volkswagen Cabrio years to avoid
No model year of the Volkswagen Cabrio stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volkswagen Cabrio years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volkswagen Cabrio complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volkswagen Cabrio problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical42
- Engine33
- Visibility26
- Brakes23
- Airbags22
- Body19
- Transmission18
- Fuel system17
- Acceleration15
- Lights12
- Tires7
- Steering7
Volkswagen Cabrio problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 84 | 23 | Electrical | 53,900 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 75 | 38 | Visibility | 42,750 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2000 | - | 16 | Transmission | 49,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 29 | Electrical | 80,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1998 | - | 21 | Body | 85,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 1997 | - | 14 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 6 | Airbags | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1995 | - | 15 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 8 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1992 | - | 9 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 7 | Fuel system | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Volkswagen Cabrio
What years of the Volkswagen Cabrio should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volkswagen Cabrio has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Cabrio?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Cabrio?
Electrical, with 42 complaints across all years, followed by engine (33) and visibility (26).
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Cabrio have?
5 recalls between 1991 and 2002. The 1991 model year has the most, with 3.
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