1999 Volkswagen Cabrio Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.
“Convertible top accumulating some kind of black substance that hardens and cannot be removed. At the three year mark, the car just began to deteriorate very quickly. Timing belt, convertible stopped working, ABS brakes kick in when not supposed to, exhaust system had to be replaced at 40k miles. Key lock button fell out, cannot get it to stay in. Seat belt assembly fell apart. Interior door handles not made well, loosened and feel as if they may fall off. Cd changer has never worked properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10013682, filed 2003-03, 36,000 miles“Both side door mouldings adhesive failed. Reported to volkswagon and was advised that it happens a lot. They said they charge at least $100.00 for repairs. This is a manufacturers defect that could be hazardous since failure occurs on the adhesive during driving and could injure someone.”
NHTSA complaint #764004, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10236426Sep 23, 2016Contacting the parts helpline
- 10242996Dec 8, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 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…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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