Consumer states that heater core "exploded" while driving and steam clouded all interior windows resulting in no visibility. The heater core explosion also caused coolant to leak from under dashboard into vehicle's interior. Ts
The worst 1994 Volkswagen Corrado problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Visibility2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls 2
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Volkswagen Corrado 10
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
- Conditions with engine intermittently will not start
1994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 22-23 | 19 |
What 1994 Volkswagen Corrado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer had work done from recall 98v295000/ coolant system. From prior work done the auxiliary electric coolant pump broke. Owner purchased a new, redesigned pump and installed it himself. *ak
In october 1999 vehicle had recall remedy done. But within 2,000, engine coolant pump, which was replaced during recall repairs, was not desiged for this problem. It caused pressure in the pump, causing the seals to explode and water to leak onto engine compartment, resulted tin vehicle stalling which may have resulted in a crash. Common problem. Manufacturer stated it was not part of the recall, and the consumer was responsible for fixing the recall. The heater core recall did not replace the heater core. A pressure reducing valve and a relay to run the cooling fans and auxillary water pump longer.
Attempted to step on brakes and the brakes went too far down to the floor, on the second attempt to apply the brakes they locked up. Explain in more details.
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Questions about the 1994 Volkswagen Corrado
Is the 1994 Volkswagen Corrado reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, fewer than a typical Corrado model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Volkswagen Corrado?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1994 Volkswagen Corrado have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling.
What year does the Volkswagen Corrado have the most visibility problems?
The Volkswagen Corrado model years with the most visibility complaints are 1992 (32 complaints), 1993 (20 complaints) and 1990 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Volkswagen Corrado get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Volkswagen Corrado range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 22-23 highway.
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