Found vehicle has a bad heater core. While doing research I found the vehicle has a recall with recall id is 96v‑115. The VIN falls within the covered recall per the document I'm attaching and volkswagen of america is refusing to cover it.
The worst 1991 Volkswagen Corrado problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
Recall number 92V058000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- The fuel filter housing, which serves as the base for the fuel pump (located in the fuel tank) could deform, resulting in the fuel pump becoming loose.
- Risk
- A loose and improperly seated fuel pump can causereduced fuel flow to the engine resulting in possible drivability problems andstalling of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Replace fuel filter.
Recall number 91V068000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado 12
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
1991 Volkswagen Corrado 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 | 17-18 | 24-26 | 20-21 |
What 1991 Volkswagen Corrado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was driving down hope road heading to bearings & seals to get some oil while passing jamaica college in the dual passage lane I was on the right side of the road (with the island to the right side of the car) with me in the left driver seat and my friend in the right side a big SUV drove up beside us with a elder lady driving she was in the left lane we were both heading in the direction of the u.s embassy she attempted to make a u turn and while doing so hit the left side of my 1990 volkswagen corrode the rear panel door and fender was affected.
No summary
Vehicle had blown a fuse for the air conditioner & power lock. Took to dealer & mechanic noticed electrical wires looked like sawed. The main wire harness had rubbed against the ground straps on the oxygen sensors.
Driver's side exterior rear view mirror is heated, causing silver to erode from the back of the glass, the usable part of the mirror grows smaller and smaller/poor visibility.
There is oil in the cooling system oil and water mix. Tt
Abs: anti-lock brake pump failed; lost all braking power; caused accident. Tt
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Questions about the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado
Is the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado, fewer than a typical Corrado model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado range from 20 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 17-18 city and 24-26 highway.
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