1992 Volkswagen Corrado
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.
- Complaints
- 50
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Visibility
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
68% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 50 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 48 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility
68% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing heater core and defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Show complaint excerpts
Heater core failed while car was in motion; driver and passenger received severe burns to feet and legs, and an accident was narrowly avoided.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-27
Heater core ruptured.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-05-14
Heater core failed causing hot scalding coolant to shoot out of vents causing loss of control of vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-03-31
Engine and engine cooling
28% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
The vehicle experienced the same defect with the engine cooling system as stated in recall 98 v 295 000, but the VIN number was not included.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-09
Electrical system
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and switch.
Structure
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.
Power train
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing clutch assembly and gear position indication (prndl).
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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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.
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1993-07-28Electrical system93V102000 An engine compartment electrical wiring harness may have been routed too close to a sheet metal edge. The wiring can become damaged during normal vehicle operation due to chafing, resulting in an…
Remedy: Reroute and secure various wiring harnesses inside the engine compartment.
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1998-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-05-27 Heater core rupture
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1998-05-27Engineering analysisClosed 1998-11-20 Heater core repture
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1999-02-22Engine and engine cooling98V295000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with VR6 engines. A coolant system component such as the thermo switch, radiator fan, or water pump, can malfunction causing the coolant…
Remedy: Dealers will install in the coolant inlet hose to the heater core, a pressure reducer with a 5MM diameter secured by a spring tensioned hose clamp. Also a new relay that will change the operation…
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Volkswagen Corrado — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V058000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 93V102000 · Electrical system
- Recall 98V295000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 1992 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 1992 Volkswagen Corrado?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.