1992 Volkswagen Corrado

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1992 Volkswagen Corrado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:45:19.485Z

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

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Corrado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 50 complaints 1992 1993: 48 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 1995
1992: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
19890
199039
19917
199250
199348
19944
19951

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 56%

56% of complaints: visibility — 28 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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HEATER CORE RUPTURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980514

HEATER CORE FAILED CAUSING HOT SCALDING COOLANT TO SHOOT OUT OF VENTS CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980331

THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLASHED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, AND AT THAT POINT THE VEHICLE'S CABIN BECAME FILLED WITH STEAM AND HOT RADIATOR FLUID WAS ON THE FLOOR BOARD. IT WAS DETERMINED THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030407

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.

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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. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030409

VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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, 19981227

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 4%

4% of complaints: visibility — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 19930728 — electrical system

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 ELEC

Remedy: REROUTE AND SECURE VARIOUS WIRING HARNESSES INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Campaign 93V102000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980205 — PE (closed 19980527)

HEATER CORE RUPTURE

I 19980527 — EA (closed 19981120)

HEATER CORE REPTURE

R 19990222 — engine and engine cooling

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 TEMPERATURE

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 OF

Campaign 98V295000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Volkswagen Corrado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V058000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V102000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V295000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

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:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 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.