1991 Volkswagen Corrado
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
- 2
- 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 | 0 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 48 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
2 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing rear compartment/trunk and wiring.
Visibility
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.
Show complaint excerpts
Driver's side exterior rear view mirror is heated, causing silver to erode from the back of the glass, the usable part of the mirror grows smaller and smaller/poor visibility.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25
Structure
1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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I was driving down hope road heading to bearings & seals to get some oil while passing jamaica college in the dual passage lane I was on the right side of the road (With the island to the right side of the car) with me in the left driver seat and my...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-27
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1991-05-09Fuel system, gasoline91V068000 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.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Volkswagen Corrado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V068000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 92V058000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1991 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 1991 Volkswagen Corrado?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado have?
- 2 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.