Instrument panel lights only work occasionally making it impossible to see speedometer/odometer/fuel meters at night.
The worst 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Brakes3
- Electrical2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine4
- Brakes3
- Electrical2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Fuel tank puncture
The office of defects investigation opened this investigation on august 10, 2000 based on 9 reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat, and cabrio models.the reports indicate additional reports in its response to the preliminary evaluation.this investigation has been upgraded for further study.
PE00033
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio 22
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,...
- Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative,...
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
1995 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-21 | 26-28 | 22-24 |
What 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
At cold starts the head lights, turn signals and wipers failed to operate.
The vehicles trunk has become difficult to open, the key and lock assembly appeared defective.
Vehicle will stall while driving at any speed and then kick back on. Also, if sitting at an intersection engine will stall. Dealership has examined vehicle, but cannot reproduce this defect to determine cause of defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer was told by an authorized automobile repair dealer that computer for airbag was not working, and therefore airbags would not deploy in case of an impact.
I was driving along about 65 MPH and vehicle surged, loss of power. Continues to do this 10-15 times a week. This happens at all speeds. Dealer unable to locate problem.
Auto trans fails to shift. Tranny replaced at 40k miles. Speedometer fluctuates wildly during inclines, accelleration w/ new tranny. Car can not shift, power lost for several seconds. Terrifying.
Intermittent problem. While driving (always uphill, with accelerator depressed, and usually in 3rd gear at around 30 MPH) the engine (and power steering) simply cuts out (tach drops to zero). It is possible to immediately restart it by pushing in the clutch and turning the key in the ignition. I brought the car to a vw dealership. They replaced a fuel relay and conducted the full 60,000 mile maintenance but the problem persists. The vehicle was purchased used and is a lemon-law buyback ('course they didn't tell me that until I had my heart set on buying it). As I drive 20 miles each way on a very curvy road with few turnouts in the santa cruz mountains, this problem poses a threat to the safety of myself and others. The fuel gauge is unreliable as well, but that's the least of my worries!
Car wants to stall when braking for a stop sign or red light and runs very roughly, as though it might just stop running unless the gas pedal was employed.
Intermittent stalling. Engine shuts down without prior warning.
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Questions about the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio
Is the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio, fewer than a typical Cabrio model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio range from 22 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-21 city and 26-28 highway.
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