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.
The worst 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Brakes2
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Tires2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags2
- Brakes2
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Tires2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Vas 6154
- This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound...
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- Airbag Issues.
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting
1993 Volkswagen Cabrio fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 24-27 | 22-24 |
What 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When driving vehicle at approx. 75mph vehicle would stall out for no reason. Would not have any warning. An intermittent problem. Been to dealer & mechanic could not duplicate, nor find the cause of stalling.
Air bag sensor light comes on/stays on. Vehicle been inspected by two different dealer shop and nothing could be found wrong. Nor was there a danger of air bag deployment. Can the federal safety agency provide additional information or help in this matter.
Vehicle has undergone 14 warranty repairs, since purchased new, including brake failure.
Brakes failed ten days after purchase of vehicle. There were also control panel malfunctions and steering problems.
Coolant warning light flickers.
Frontal collision impact 12:00 position, speed 55mph, drivers side air bag did not deploy. Tt
Vehicle stalled and caught on fire near the battery underneath the hood. Tt
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Questions about the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio
Is the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio, fewer than a typical Cabrio model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio range from 22 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 24-27 highway.
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