1990 Volkswagen Corrado Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%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 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado, 3% of the 39 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.
“Poor design of rear panel holds license plate as well,falls off while driving, leaving you without a license plate in the rear. I worked in a vw dealer and this was a common complaint on Corrado's and golfs.the Corrado owners club of n.a. Also has numerous complaints on record for this common defect,and a safety issue,as it leaves vehicle without a rear license plate not to mention possible damages/accidents to anyone following that can be struck by license plate and panel falling off at speed!”
NHTSA complaint #706518, filed 1999-05Related service bulletins
- 10026848Aug 28, 2008Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
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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