My 1993 volkswagen corrado slc overheats leak and sometimes fully ejecting all its coolant from time to time. It has done this four times in two years. *jb I have had the radiator, cooling fans and hoses replaced as well as multiple coolant system tests performed. The problem still occurs. Neither the dealer nor private mechanics have been able to resolve it. Recalls regarding this issues include: the federal safety agency campaign id number : 98v295000 and the federal safety agency campaign id number : 95v178000 volkswagen customer serivce (1.800.822.8987) verified that based on my VIN number, these recalls apply and that the recall work has been performed on the vehicle. This is a safety hazard as it can suddenly incapacitate the car at any time. Corrado user groups on line consistently report this as a well known recurring problem. What is the manufacturer's responsibility to its customers in this situation? Thank you for your attention.
1993 Volkswagen Corrado: engine overheating
6 of the 48 complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- recalls
- 2
Engine overheating by model year
- 19936
- 19925
- 19903
What owners say
While driving cooling fan broke, causing engine to overheat and vehicle to stall out. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic indicated that the wires for cooling fan had been misrouted and needed to be changed.
Coolant leakage from ducts onto floor and steam released through front window vents, causing loss of visibility.
While traveling noticed smoke was coming from under the hood, and engine overheated. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informton.
Fan motor defective causing wiring to overheat and catch fire when motor shorted out.
Clyinder head gasket failures on early volkswagon vr6 engines are almost guarnateed. Failure results in overheated engine.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines. A coolant system component such as the thermo switch, radiator fan, or water pump, can malfunction causing the coolant temperature and coolant system pressure to increase significantly. Over time, excessive pressure can cause leakage of coolant fromthe system, including leakage from the heat exchanger.
- Risk
- Leakage of hot coolant from the heat exchanger can cause injury to the feet of the driver or steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's vision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install in the coolant inlet hose to the heater core, a pressure reducer with a 5mm diameter secured by a spring tensioned hose clamp. Also a new relay that will change the operation of the secondary electrical coolant pump will be installed. Dealers will also perform a functional check of the cooling system to make sure that all cooling system components operate properly.
Recall number 98V295000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
- Risk
- A worn and noisy fan motor shaft can seize renderingthe fan motor inoperative, eventually causing the engine to overheat and stall. A stalled vehicle in traffic can increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. Dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan blade lock nuts.
Recall number 95V178000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado?
6 of 48 owner complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado (13%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
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There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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