1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I'm not sure if this falls within your area or responsibility. I am reporting this because I don't believe a two year old vehicle purchased brand-new, should have both the alternator and radiator fan motor fail so soon. I thought this may be a manufacturer's defect. Thanks in advance for any information you can”
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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 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio
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.
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