1999 Volkswagen Cabrio Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 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.
“Gauge cluster malfunctioned, resulting in no speedometer or tachometer. This results in having to guess your speed. The only correction is replacement of the entire gauge cluster and the odometer cannot be reset. This is the second replacement in 12 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10075055, filed 2004-06, 45,000 miles“The contact stated while driving at 35mph in normal conditions, the fuel line fractured. The result of the failure was gas leaking while in motion. The contact noticed a gasoline smell inside the vehicle. Upon arriving at the residence, the vehicle was inspected and the leak was identified. The vehicle is currently in route to the local dealership for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10149186, filed 2006-02, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10238572May 9, 2014Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle.
- 10241265Jan 27, 2014Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
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