1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, 50% of the 6 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.
“Electric cables between alternator/battery were connected to hot water pipes going to water radiator. Due to extreme external summer temperature in southern switzerland, electric cable carbonize, causing vehicle to malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #518375, filed 1997-08“The electric cables situated between alternator and battery where they are clampt to hot water pipes carbonize, resulting in electrical system failure and stalling.”
NHTSA complaint #516019, filed 1997-04Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet
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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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