Volkswagen Cabrio owners have reported 18 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline engine (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
A pickup truck stopped suddenly and my vehicle rear ended him at 25 to 35mph. Upon impact my vehicle ignighted in fire. Read details...
While driving this vehicle it just stopped would not start. Went to lift the hood it was hot and it seems to have had a fire. At a vw dealer for over 2 wks and they still can't figure it out. So far they said it appears engine harness fire had started at the starter and this part is discontinued Read details...
The check engine light keeps coming on & stays on, as does the abs light, the drivers seat heater shorted out, the cars battery exploaded, the drivers power window malfunctions, the volume control on the radio has a malfunction, the hydrolic pump for automatic top malfunctioned & needed to Read details...
Purchased a 2000 vw Cabrio from a used car dealership in new jersey (that was my first mistake as I am a new york resident. ) test drove and visual inspection appeared great. Drove the car off the lot and within 3 miles, check engine light came on. Checked fluids, proceeded with our trip home. Read details...
While driving at 10mph on a flat surface engine had stalled and caused an accident. Dealer notified. Read details...