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Volkswagen CabrioModel year report

1991 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
87,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio. The part named most often is fuel system, with 7 complaints (100% of the total). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 87,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Horrible gas smell coming from rear drivers side, confirmed gas tank is leaking at the seam. Have gotten terribly sick with stomach pain and terrible headaches from the smell and afraid vehicle is going to blow up.”

NHTSA complaint #10237911, filed 2008-08, 80,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 126,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7567%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 87,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Cabriolet FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual222925$2,700
Cabriolet FWD1.8L 4-cyl3-speed automatic212623$2,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Volkswagen Cabrio

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20022352,4500—24—Stable
20013842,7501—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20001639,5001—24—Stable
19992962,5000—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19982185,0001—24—Stable
19971492,5000—24—Not enough data
19966200,0000—23—Not enough data
19951563,0000—24—Stable
1993810,0000—24—Not enough data
19929125,7501—25—Not enough data
1991787,0003—25—Not enough data

All Volkswagen Cabrio model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 7 complaints (100% of the total).

Has the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio get?

The EPA rates the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio (Cabriolet, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Volkswagen Cabrio reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 87,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 126,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.