2000 Volkswagen Cabrio Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 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 electrical system of the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio, 13% of the 16 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 have had various electrical problems with this car the speedometer freezing or the since it was under warranty. Sometimes my air conditioner won't start. Check engine light, ABS or the check trunk comes on has been doing this since the car was under warranty. They told me it was just the summer heat. Recently last march I took it to freeway they said it was one part that was failing. I bought the part from Volkswagen and had it installed. The light still came on. I took it to Volkswagen riverside they said it was a fuse yet I had already paid for the other part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131068, filed 2005-08Related service bulletins
- 10228178Dec 6, 2022Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- 10159014Mar 22, 2019Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- 10158529Feb 19, 2019Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
- 10144652Jun 6, 2018This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
- 10133469Nov 10, 2017Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
- 10157832Sep 19, 2017Update to model year applicability.
- 10157828Sep 14, 2017Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
- 10122956May 8, 2015Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open…
- 10121265Mar 12, 2015Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
- 10121196Feb 16, 2015Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9 | 39% |
| 2001 | 7 | 18% |
| 2000 | 2 | 13% |
| 1999 | 10 | 34% |
| 1998 | 4 | 19% |
| 1997 | 4 | 29% |
| 1995 | 2 | 13% |
| 1993 | 2 | 25% |
| 1992 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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