1991 Volkswagen Cabrio
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 23 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
5 of 7 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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Horrible gas smell coming from rear drivers side, confirmed gas tank is leaking at the seam. Have gotten terribly sick with stomach pain and terrible headaches from the smell and afraid vehicle is going to blow up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-12
1991 Volkswagen cabriolet fuel tank leaking from spot-welded seam. Vw agreed to replace tank for free, but only after many calls to their product compliance dept over several weeks. Vw mechanics claim this is a common defect, but no recall exists.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-10
Gas starting leaking at the seam of the tank. This can cause the automobile to explode.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-05-18
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1989 (Na) Volkswagen Cabrio. While filling the vehicle with fuel, the contact noticed leaks from the fuel tank.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-03
Tl* the contact owns a 1990 Volkswagen cabriolet (Na). The contact noticed fuel leaking from the seam of the fuel tank. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-29
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1992-01-09Vehicle speed control91V162000 The center of the water separator panel located in the engine compartment between engine and firewall could bend in the event someone leans on it during engine maintenance, repairs or checking of…
Remedy: Install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel.
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1992-05-22Fuel system, gasoline92V058000 The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
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1992-06-10Suspension92V064000 The track control arms used to support the front wheels were improperly welded in the area of the flexible bushing mounting hole. This causes a gradual opening of the mounting hole and loosening of…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front suspension control arms where necessary.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Volkswagen Cabrio — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V162000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 92V058000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 92V064000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.