1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
The 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (2 complaints), Service Brakes Airantilock (2 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IGNITION SWITCH FAILS TO RETURN FROM STARTER POSITION -- BURNING OUT STARTER. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH 1997 A4 BUT WAS NEVER REPORTED/CARRIED OVER TO THE 1997 CABRIOLET. ALSO, KEY-IN-IGNITION-STATUS MAINTAINED EVEN AFTER KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION CAUSING BATTERY TO RUN DOWN. *TR
IGNITION SWITCH FAILS TO RETURN FROM STARTER POSITION -- BURNING OUT STARTER. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH 1997 A4 BUT WAS NEVER REPORTED/CARRIED OVER TO THE 1997 CABRIOLET. ALSO, KEY-IN-IGNITION-STATUS MAINTAINED EVEN AFTER KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION CAUSING BATTERY TO RUN DOWN. *TR
WHILE DRIVING MY VW CABRIO HOME LAST NIGHT THE HIGHLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, HEATER FAN AND RADIO ALL SUDDENLY WENT OFF AND THE ABS FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND THE LIGHTS SUDDENLY CAME BACK ON AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE LAST FEW MILES HOME. I SPOKE TO A SERVICE MANAGER AT VW TODAY ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND IT TURNS OUT IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PART ASSOCIATED WITH THE CARS IGNITION SWITCH AND THAT IT IS WELL KNOWN AND COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS CAR. I CALLED VW HEAD QUARTERS AND SPOKE TO A CUSTOMER ADVOCATE ABOUT THIS AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THAT VW HAD NOT CONSIDERED THIS TO BE A SAFETY PROBLEM THAT WARRANTED A RECALL. *TR
WHILE DRIVING MY VW CABRIO HOME LAST NIGHT THE HIGHLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, HEATER FAN AND RADIO ALL SUDDENLY WENT OFF AND THE ABS FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND THE LIGHTS SUDDENLY CAME BACK ON AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE LAST FEW MILES HOME. I SPOKE TO A SERVICE MANAGER AT VW TODAY ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND IT TURNS OUT IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PART ASSOCIATED WITH THE CARS IGNITION SWITCH AND THAT IT IS WELL KNOWN AND COMMON FAILURE WITH THIS CAR. I CALLED VW HEAD QUARTERS AND SPOKE TO A CUSTOMER ADVOCATE ABOUT THIS AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THAT VW HAD NOT CONSIDERED THIS TO BE A SAFETY PROBLEM THAT WARRANTED A RECALL. *TR
CAR: 1997 VW CABRIO: AT 92.890 MILES, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. VW DETERMINED, THIS WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING (RESISTANCE TOO HIGH). AIRBAG IS NOT FUNCTIONING WITHOUT CLOCKSPRING. *NM
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Safety Rating for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9801 — STRUCTURE
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A CARGO NET. *YC
9802 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
DISCONNECTING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT. *YC
9705309704A — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
CONDITIONS WITH TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AND IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT IN/OUT OF REVERSE. *YC
69 9703 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
A NEW FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT HAS BEEN INSTALLED. *AK
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
- 1992 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 12 complaints
- 1993 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 18 complaints
- 1994 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 0 complaints
- 1995 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 19 complaints
- 1996 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 7 complaints
- 1997 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO (current)
- 1998 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 37 complaints
- 1999 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 66 complaints
- 2000 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 18 complaints
- 2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 58 complaints
- 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO — 39 complaints
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