1992 Volkswagen Cabrio Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Volkswagen Cabrio, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Initial problem: starter seized up; would not start. Starter subsequently replaced; new starter would not engage properly (clashing w/flywheel), subsequent damage to flywheel; dealer replaced flywheel and install entirely new starter; problem persisted, would not engage properly. Dealer installs another entirely new starter, problem not solved, starter (3rd new one) still not engaging properly. Gave up on dealer. Am now talking around town with numerous mechanics; some say this, some say that. Don't know what to believe anymore. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070189, filed 2004-01, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10026848Aug 28, 2008Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 | 5 | 13% |
| 2000 | 2 | 13% |
| 1999 | 6 | 21% |
| 1998 | 3 | 14% |
| 1997 | 2 | 14% |
| 1996 | 2 | 33% |
| 1995 | 4 | 27% |
| 1993 | 2 | 25% |
| 1992 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1992 Volkswagen Cabrio
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Volkswagen Cabrio
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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