2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,596miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 5% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,596 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.
“I have a 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, which vw does not make anymore, and this is probably why. The car is always being fixed. One major issue I have had to replace three front axles in this car. 3/27/07 karl's custom vw; 6/28/08 big o tires; and now, 11/16/2010 I am told by sundevil auto engine and transmission mounts are sagging causing axles to bind, the car needs 4 transmission mounts and 2 axles. Vw parts are obviously inferior. I thought vw vehicles were suppose to last over 200,000 miles. What can you do for me? I am unemployed and cannot afford this $1100 repair, but I need my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367381, filed 2010-11, 134,000 miles“The consumer stated while traveling out of town, she heard a noise. The consumer took the vehicle to a dealer, who told her that she had three (3) wheel bearings going bad at once. Then she states that last week she heard a similar noise, she took the vehicle to a dealer in her home town, this time the dealer told her the same thing, that she now has the 4th wheel bearing going bad. She states she has called vw, and has also written them. She said vw refused to recognized the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10097290, filed 2004-11, 55,192 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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