2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,246miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 13% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,246 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Consumer states: had 2nd electrical failure on the engine, the wiring harness burnt up. Under warranty the dealer replaced partial wiring of the harness. Also 3 ignition switches put in. Mass airflow sensor,oxygen sensor, and coolant temperature failed. Currently, the vehicle needs two hole wiring harnesses, an original harness and main engine harness.”
NHTSA complaint #10120558, filed 2005-05, 20,246 miles“Vehicle was involved in a rear end fender bender at 25 MPH, accident caused a fire in the in engine compartment, dealer notified. Consumer stated that manufacturer sent an engineer to investigate and found that the injector valve broke on impact and sprayed fuel over engine, which was the reason the air bags did go off.”
NHTSA complaint #899180, filed 2001-11“Vehicle would attempt to stall while driving. Dealer notified. Engine crackles; oil pan leak found; cruise control fixed then broke again, dealership couldn't find problem, engine still revving at slow speeds and at stops, also experiencing harsh downshifts.”
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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 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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