Gasoline Engine problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio

Two problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2001

A pickup truck stopped suddenly and my vehicle rear ended him at 25 to 35mph. Upon impact my vehicle ignighted in fire.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2001

Vehicle was involved in a rear end fender bender at 25 mph, accident caused a fire in the in engine compartment, dealer notified. Consumer stated that manufacturer sent an engineer to investigate and found that the injector valve broke on impact and sprayed fuel over engine, which was the reason the air bags did go off.


Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio



Fuel Economy of Cabrio Vehicles
Cabrio Service Bulletins
Cabrio Safety Recalls
Cabrio Defect Investigations