Dt: consumer was driving and a cloud of smoke came from behind steering wheel. Prior to this vehilce had been running hot. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for a coolant flush, and had the belt replaced around the fan. Also, had a new radiator installed. Consumer was in the car 5-10 minutes and the vehicle overheated. The fire department came out when the steering wheel smoked.
Volkswagen Corrado overheating problems
14 of the 147 owner complaints about the Volkswagen Corrado describe engine overheating, most of them for the 1993 model year.
- owner complaints
- 14
- worst model year
- 1993
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
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.
While driving consumer noticed dashboard coolant indicator light illuminated, indicating engine overheated. Windows became steamy, causing poor visibility. Recall 96v115000 was issued on this make, model, and year. However, this vehicle was not included under the recall due to VIN.
Fog lights overheat. Vwoa has refused hella oem fog light replacement design. Heated outside rear view mirror delaminates.
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.
Vehicle keeps overheating and coolant leaked out into the passenger's seat from the dash. Dealer can't find solution.
Recall 96v- 115 000/ engine cooling system: vehicle experienced problem with hot coolant leaking into vehicle, may cause burns onto the foot or leg. Manufacturer was notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of recall.
Heater core already replaced once. Car on third water pump, also second of coolant hoses after they blew up.coolant being forced from expansion tank every day. Vehicle does not appear to be overheating, just too much pressure in cooling system. Numerous attempts to fix problem at various vw dealerships has got nowhere with problem. Voa says there is no recall that they know of, even after I provided them with the federal safety agency campaign number 98v295000. Please help!
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
- What is wrong
- In the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak.
- Risk
- A leaking heat exchanger will allow hot coolant to escape causing injury to the driver's feet or could steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the heat exchanger on these vehicles.
Recall number 96V115000 · 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 Volkswagen Corrado overheating
Which Volkswagen Corrado years have engine overheating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1993 (6 complaints), 1992 (5 complaints) and 1990 (3 complaints).
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