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Volkswagen CorradoModel year report

1991 Volkswagen Corrado Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
156,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 156,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Vehicle had blown a fuse for the air conditioner & power lock. Took to dealer & mechanic noticed electrical wires looked like sawed. The main wire harness had rubbed against the ground straps on the oxygen sensors.”

NHTSA complaint #832625, filed 1998-12

Engine: “Found vehicle has a bad heater core. While doing research I found the vehicle has a recall with recall id is 96v-115. The VIN falls within the covered recall per the document I'm attaching and Volkswagen of america is refusing to cover it.”

NHTSA complaint #10946196, filed 2017-01, 156,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 156,000 and 156,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–150100%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 156,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

1995219971998199920132017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1991 Volkswagen Corrado version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Corrado FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual182621$3,200
Corrado FWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172420$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.

Other model years of the Volkswagen Corrado

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199348110,0003—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19925099,4003—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19917156,0002—21—Not enough data
199039143,0003—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Volkswagen Corrado model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado get?

The EPA rates the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado (Corrado, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Volkswagen Corrado reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 156,000 miles and the middle half falls between 156,000 and 156,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.