1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
The 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (2 complaints), Tires (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinionrack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH HEATER CORE BLEW OUT. THIS CAUSED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP AND COOLANT TO LEAK FROM THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE CONSUMER'S LEGS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED,BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROX. 75MPH VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON. WOULD NOT HAVE ANY WARNING. AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. BEEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE, NOR FIND THE CAUSE OF STALLING. *AK
AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON/STAYS ON. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED BY TWO DIFFERENT DEALER SHOP AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WRONG. NOR WAS THERE A DANGER OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
CONTROL PANEL FAILED.
THERMOSTAT FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
GRP96/9501 — AIR BAGS
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION IN THE AIRBAG II SYSTEM. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
- 1989 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 1 complaint
- 1991 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 7 complaints
- 1992 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 12 complaints
- 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO (current)
- 1994 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 0 complaints
- 1995 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 19 complaints
- 1996 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 7 complaints
- 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 20 complaints
- 1998 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 37 complaints
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