2001 Volkswagen Cabrio problems, complaints & recalls

2013-03-31 · Power Train · 98,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“the electrical components on my 2001 cabrio may and have caused a short which sparked under hood causing smoke and possible fire also, the computer over heats causing shorts which made the transmission fail and gauges fail, the us gov. (division) that handles such faults should force volkswagen to recall every and all cars for repairs! the us owne…”

2011-04-07 · Air Bags:frontal · 136,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen cabrio. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact was involved in a head-on crash and the frontal air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained lacerations on her face and a rib fracture. the passenger of the other vehicle was also injured. the vehicle was towed to an auto tow yard and was taken into th…”

2010-11-16 · Suspension · 134,000 mi

“i have a 2001 volkswagen cabrio, which vw does not make anymore, and this is probably why. the car is always being fixed. one major issue i have had to replace three front axles in this car. 3/27/07 karl's custom vw; 6/28/08 big o tires; and now, 11/16/2010 i am told by sundevil auto engine and transmission mounts are sagging causing axles to bind,…”

2010-09-02 · Service Brakes, Electric · 83,000 mi

“on most volkswagens (and some audi's) that were built between the years 1998 to 2002 it appears that the abs computers fail after approximately 5 years. the problem appears to be a fault in the internal wiring of the computer that allows wires to overheat, rendering the unit inoperable. this issue has been reported on several forums as well as se…”

2009-10-27 · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch · 70,000 mi

“function of turn signals and hazard lights on my 2001 volkswagen cabrio has been degrading over time. both systems are now completely inoperable. there is an active vw recall (nhtsa campaign number 04v584000) for this problem on 2000-2002 golf, gti, beetle and jetta (but no current recall for the cabrio). i am requesting that the recall be expanded…”

2008-12-01 · Exterior Lighting · 21,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen cabrio. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v096000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch), although the failures were identical. the vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. the failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 22,000.…”

2008-11-26 · Tires · 116 mi

“i have had 5 tires fail on me in a 6 months period, they have either been blow outs and or flats. i drive a 2001 vw cabrio. the last 2 times have been 3 days apart, with this past saturday driving in the mountains to vail colo. by myself and my young daughter. my front d/s tire blew in a very bad location on i-70, needless to say we were very scare…”

2008-08-05 · Seats · 75,000 mi

“drivers seat falls back to the back seat. side adjustment piece fell off and the back of the seat will not stay in correct position. dealer unable to repair - suggests purchasing new seat $600. unacceptable for a seat to fall apart with normal use. *tr…”

2007-04-08 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls

“the passanger front window stopped working.the mechanis said that the window regulator faile dand he had to replce it. the regulator cost me $310 plus the labor $200.*ak…”

2007-04-08 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls

“the driver side window failed. i went to do the e check in ohio and had to open the window. when i left the window didn't come up anymore. the mechanic said i need to replace the regulator which cost $310 + labor = tax.*ak note: this the second regulator my car needs to be replaced.…”