1995 Volkswagen Cabrio

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1995 Volkswagen Cabrio
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:38:23.230Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Cabrio Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1991: 7 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 14 complaints 1997 1998: 21 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 16 complaints 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002
1995: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19891
19917
19929
19938
199515
19966
199714
199821
199929
200016
200138
200223

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VISIBILITY

2 of 15 total reports mention: visibility.

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THE REAR WINDOW CANNOT BE LOWERED, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20021211

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

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ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951129

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 15 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

STRUCTURE

1 of 15 total reports mentions: structure.

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BOTTOM CROSS MEMBER THAT HOLDS THE FRAME TOGETHER HAS COME LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960125

BOTTOM CROSS MEMBER THAT HOLDS THE FRAME TOGETHER HAS COME LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960125

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20000810 — PE (closed 20001228)

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Volkswagen Cabrio — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.