Volkswagen Cabriolet owners have reported 3 problems related to emission control (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The emissions light constantly stayed on, the dealer serviced the problem 3 times, however the problem continued to occur, the dealer stated it was a software problem.
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Consumer states: had 2nd electrical failure on the engine, the wiring harness burnt up. Under warranty the dealer replaced partial wiring of the harness. Also 3 ignition switches put in. Mass airflow sensor,oxygen sensor, and coolant temperature failed. Currently, the vehicle needs two hole wiring harnesses, an original harness and main engine harness.
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From the time I bought the car the gas mileage was grossly low so everytime I took it in for scheduled service I would have them check out the fuel system nothing was ever done and the gas mileage has never gotten better now I have approx. 42,000mi on the vehicle and still horrible gas mileage and no power ii thought it was catalytic converter which is covered under the fed emmissions warranty but when I took it to the dealer they said it was the oxygen sensors which are connected to the catalytic converter I have done some research on these O2 sensors and everything I have read leads me to believe that they were faulty from time of purchase!.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Emission Control problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Cooling Fan problems | |
| Radiator problems | |
| Engine Head Gasket Failure problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems |