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Volkswagen Cabriolet years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Volkswagen Cabriolet since 1990, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 1990 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
4
Worst year
1990
Model years
1990-1990

Volkswagen Cabriolet years to avoid

No model year of the Volkswagen Cabriolet stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Volkswagen Cabriolet years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Volkswagen Cabriolet complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volkswagen Cabriolet problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    5
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Engine
    1

Volkswagen Cabriolet problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1990-8Airbags40

Recalls 4

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Questions about the Volkswagen Cabriolet

What years of the Volkswagen Cabriolet should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volkswagen Cabriolet has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Cabriolet?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Cabriolet?

Airbags, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (3) and engine (1).

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Cabriolet have?

4 recalls between 1990 and 1990. The 1990 model year has the most, with 4.

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