2001 Volkswagen Cabrio

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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:13:33.096Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 38 complaints

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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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

FIRE

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THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON MY 2001 CABRIO MAY AND HAVE CAUSED A SHORT WHICH SPARKED UNDER HOOD CAUSING SMOKE AND POSSIBLE FIRE ALSO, THE COMPUTER OVER HEATS CAUSING SHORTS WHICH MADE THE TRANSMISSION FAIL AND GAUGES FAIL, THE US GOV.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130331

Also filed under ENGINE and POWER TRAIN

VISIBILITY 21%

21% of complaints: visibility — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and linkages.

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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A PICKUP TRUCK STOPPED SUDDENLY AND MY VEHICLE REAR ENDED HIM AT 25 TO 35MPH. UPON IMPACT MY VEHICLE IGNIGHTED IN FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020308

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END FENDER BENDER AT 25 MPH, ACCIDENT CAUSED A FIRE IN THE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT MANUFACTURER SENT AN ENGINEER TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THAT THE INJECTOR VALVE BROKE ON IMPACT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20011115

Also filed under AIR BAGS

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION OF 20 MPH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020827

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030729 — equipment

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 REA

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 ANCH

Campaign 02V244000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Volkswagen Cabrio — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for visibility issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 02V244000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.