SeatsPart report

2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Seats Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 5%of 38 total for the year
Median mileage: 58,875miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 5% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,875 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.

“Drivers seat falls back to the back seat. Side adjustment piece fell off and the back of the seat will not stay in correct position. Dealer unable to repair - suggests purchasing new seat $600. Unacceptable for a seat to fall apart with normal use.”

NHTSA complaint #10237016, filed 2008-08, 75,000 miles

Seats: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2002	1	4%
2001	2	5%
2000	1	6%
1999	1	3%

Other parts of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints Electrical system
7 complaints Air bags
5 complaints Brakes
5 complaints Engine cooling
5 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints Vehicle speed control
3 complaints Exterior lighting
2 complaints Fuel system
2 complaints Suspension
2 complaints Engine
1 complaints Equipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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