1993 Volkswagen Corrado

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1993 Volkswagen Corrado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:45:20.250Z

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

1993: 48 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 38%

38% of complaints: visibility — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

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HEATER CORE LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT AND STEAM THROUGHT VEHICLE'S DUCTWORK. IN ADDITION, PLASTIC HOUSING TO WHICH THE THERMOSTAT ATTACHES WARPED AND WAS LEAKING, AND RADIATOR FAN MOTOR WAS REPLACED WHEN IT STARTED SQUEALING AND SEIZED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970817

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HEATHER CORE FALILURE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030716

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD "POP" NOISE AND VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH STEAM ELIMINATING CONSUMER'S VISIBILITY. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, NARROWLY AVOIDING A COLLISION. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021223

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19%

19% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

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

VISIBILITY 4%

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

R 19951129 — engine and engine cooling

IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLE HAVING THE POTENTIAL SHAFT MATERIAL PROBLEM. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FAN BLADE INCLUDING A NEW LOCK NUT ON VEHICLE WITH LOOSE FAN B

Campaign 95V178000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1993 Volkswagen Corrado — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for visibility issues (18 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 93V102000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 95V178000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 98V295000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Volkswagen Corrado?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 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.