1990 Volkswagen Corrado Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 23%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, 23% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 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.
“On jan. 13, 2000 I called a 1-8oo# to Volkswagen of america to ask for an investigator to come and investigate[as a courtsey] why on jan. 6, 2000 my 1990 Corrado with 39006 miles started an engine compartment fire while running 60 miles an hour on an interstate. The car had been driven 11 miles on the day when the fire started. The power and braking systems were gone. The retractable shoulder harness and seat belts would not release. Three fire engines from three different locations responded, a chp stopped to help. There is a report that states well involved vehicle engine compartment fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #719951, filed 2000-03“Volkswagen refuses to pay for seatbelt due to age and miles and outside influences. There are several Corrado owners who have had the same problem, therefore substantial evidence exists that indicates a defect. I am requesting both driver side and passenger side seatbelts to be replaced by the manufacturer, free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #756434, filed 2002-01“Consumer states that the passenger side automatic seat belt stop working, it stuck in the out position, will not retract back into position. Leaving passenger un protected in an accident. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8020031, filed 2002-10Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
Other parts of the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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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