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Volkswagen CabrioModel year report

1995 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and electrical system (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins 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.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Vehicle will stall while driving at any speed and then kick back on. Also, if sitting at an intersection engine will stall. Dealership has examined vehicle, but cannot reproduce this defect to determine cause of defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”

NHTSA complaint #889554, filed 2001-06

Brakes: “While driving at 65mph w/speed control on; had to brake; speed control failed to release; ABS brakes failed to slow vehicle down. Steered towards a hill to slow down. Had 2 flats & axle broke. Took to dealer & not doing anything to vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #815262, filed 1997-07

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 116,000 miles.

0%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

1995199619971999200042001200220032004
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 1995 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
Cabrio FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual212824$2,800
Cabrio FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192622$3,050

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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 14 bulletins →

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 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio (Cabrio, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 116,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.