1990 Volkswagen Corrado

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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:45:11.309Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1990: 39 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1989	0
1990	39
1991	7
1992	50
1993	48
1994	4
1995	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 18%

18% of complaints: visibility — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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DRIVING ALONG AN INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE HEATER CORE IN MY 1990 VW CORRADO DEVELOPED A MAJOR LEAK ALL OF A SUDDEN, CAUSING VERY HOT COOLANT TO POUR ON MY RIGHT LEG AND FOOT, AND SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO STEAM UP...

NHTSA ODI report, 20051102

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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CONSUMER STATES COOLIANT IS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. PROBLEM IS DUE TO A HEATER COIL FAILURE, DEALER AND THE MFR HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE VIN# WAS NOT COVER. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021107

SEAT BELTS 15%

15% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT, CAUSED A FIRE WITH THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960523

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT STOP WORKING, IT STUCK IN THE OUT POSITION, WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO POSITION. LEAVING PASSENGER UN PROTECTED IN AN ACCIDENT. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20021002

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910509 — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING, WHICH SERVES AS THE BASE FOR THE FUEL PUMP (LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK) COULD DEFORM, RESULTING IN THE FUEL PUMP BECOMING LOOSE.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL FILTER.

Campaign 91V068000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920522 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 92V058000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19961010 — engine and engine cooling

IN THE EVENT THE ENGINE OVERHEATS AND THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED CONTINUOUSLY IN THAT CONDITION, THE COOLANT PRESSURE WILL RISE TO A LEVEL AT WHICH THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD LEAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER ON THESE VEHICLES.

Campaign 96V115000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Volkswagen Corrado — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for visibility issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 91V068000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 92V058000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 96V115000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 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 1990 Volkswagen Corrado?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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