1992 Volkswagen Cabrio Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Volkswagen Cabrio, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Fuel line at fuel tank rusted through and leaking. Vw dealers will not work on the car stating it is older than 8 years. Vw cannot supply a replacement part to my mechanic. Given location, rubber cannot be used and bends are to tight.”
NHTSA complaint #10086715, filed 2004-08, 130,000 miles“Vent hose connector is rusted and causes fuel leakages when fuel expands. Dealer notified, and informed that was not covered under a manufaxcturer's recall. The consumer was asking the manufacturer to reimburse the cost of repair because the same problem was under NHTSA recall for other models of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #882804, filed 2001-03Related recalls
- 92V058000Apr 14, 1992The 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.Covers: Volkswagen Cabrio 1991–1992, Jetta 1988–1992, Golf 1988–1992 +5 more
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Volkswagen Cabrio
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology