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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, most often about the visibility and wipers (21% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Cabrio model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio problems
Visibility and wipers
8 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, windshield, windshield wiper/washer.
I opened the windows part way to cool the car off, and when I tried to raise the driver's window, it dropped into the door and would not come up. I could hear the motor working, but the window would not come up. Having had problems with the dealer's service dept, I took it to my local mechanic and they were able to…
Electrical
7 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
Vehicle first sufferred serious power and ignition problems one rainy day. On taking the car to the dealer we were informed the warranty was expired and it would be $750.00 for new sparkplug wires, distributor cap, and rotor. I am an engineer and found that price offensive wrt the work associated. I replaced these…
Consumer states: had 2nd electrical failure on the engine, the wiring harness burnt up. Under warranty the dealer replaced partial wiring of the harness. Also 3 ignition switches put in. Mass airflow sensor,oxygen sensor, and coolant temperature failed. Currently, the vehicle needs two hole wiring harnesses, an…
Engine
6 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Consumer states: had 2nd electrical failure on the engine, the wiring harness burnt up. Under warranty the dealer replaced partial wiring of the harness. Also 3 ignition switches put in. Mass airflow sensor,oxygen sensor, and coolant temperature failed. Currently, the vehicle needs two hole wiring harnesses, an…
The electrical components on my 2001 Cabrio may and have caused a short which sparked under hood causing smoke and possible fire also, the computer over heats causing shorts which made the transmission fail and gauges fail, the US gov. (division) that handles such faults should force Volkswagen to recall every and all…
Air bags
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: frontal.
Air bag warning: I took my Cabrio to the Volkswagen (vw) dealer service to fix a turn signal lever that fails to self-cancel after making left-hand turns. Vw dealer reports that air bag cartridge is integrated into the turn signal assembly and the air bag is inoperable, even though there is no indication of any air…
Airbag light has been on for quite sometime now, however, the car was never in an accident. I am so afraid that the airbags will not deploy if the car is in an accident ! There is no dealership in my town and I have had no time to take to dealership 3 hours from here due to my work schedule.
Brakes
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
Speed control
3 complaints · 8%While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated very rapidly without the gas pedal being touched. The car was put into neutral, then the engine RPM's increased to 5000. The gas pedal was checked to make sure it wasn't stuck down, or being pressed by the rug. The car needed to be shut off and restarted before it could…
Transmission
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The electrical components on my 2001 Cabrio may and have caused a short which sparked under hood causing smoke and possible fire also, the computer over heats causing shorts which made the transmission fail and gauges fail, the US gov. (division) that handles such faults should force Volkswagen to recall every and all…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (8 complaints); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles); engine (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 12, 2002 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Volkswagen Cabrio?
- It is the most complained-about Cabrio model year since 2000, with 38 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Volkswagen Cabrio years
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