MYRModel Year Report

2000 Volkswagen Cabrio

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2000 Volkswagen Cabrio
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:56.484Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 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 2000: 16 complaints 2000 16 2001: 38 complaints 2002: 23 complaints
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 14 complaints 1997 1998: 21 complaints 1998 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 16 complaints 2000 16 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 14 complaints 1997 1998: 21 complaints 1998 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 16 complaints 2000 16 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002

2000: 16 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19917
19929
19938
199515
19966
199714
199821
199929
200016
200138
200223

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

5 of 16 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle failed to accelerate, the dealer repaired/replaced the transmission, however the problem recurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-04

Vehicle speed control

2 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Electrical system

2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

Structure

2 of 16 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars and door.

Show complaint excerpts

The convertible top has too much cloth which obstructes the rear view, almost causing a crash. Please provide further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-11-23

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2000-08-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-12-28 Fuel tank puncture
  2. R
    2003-07-29Equipment02V244000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." Child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Volkswagen Cabrio — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V244000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.