1992 Volkswagen Corrado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 26%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, 26% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,400 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dt: consumer was driving and a cloud of smoke came from behind steering wheel. Prior to this vehilce had been running hot. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for a coolant flush, and had the belt replaced around the fan. Also, had a new radiator installed. Consumer was in the car 5-10 minutes and the vehicle overheated. The fire department came out when the steering wheel smoked.”
NHTSA complaint #10125088, filed 2005-06, 117,700 miles“Consumer had the same problem as mentioned in NHTSA recall 98v295000. Passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines. A coolant system component such as the thermo switch, radiator fan, or water pump can malfunction, causing the coolant temperature and coolant system pressure to increase significantly. Over time, excessive pressure can cause leakage of coolant from the system, including leakage from the heat exchanger. Dealer indicated this vehicle was not include in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10079625, filed 2004-06, 99,400 miles“Heater core already replaced once. Car on third water pump, also second of coolant hoses after they blew up.coolant being forced from expansion tank every day. Vehicle does not appear to be overheating, just too much pressure in cooling system. Numerous attempts to fix problem at various vw dealerships has got nowhere with problem. Voa says there is no recall that they know of, even after I provided them with NHTSA campaign number 98v295000. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #702869, filed 1999-02“Recal 98v295000, vw/engine coolant system; the vehicle was corrected on may 19, 1999 under notice. Three weeks later vehicle needed repair again. Manufacturer is refusing to correct for the second time free of charge.”
NHTSA complaint #839726, filed 1999-06“Just like to know on what parts is vw responsible for and if a problem has been affected from a recall, do they pay? And to see if it is worth purchasing a '92 Corrado slc. No safety defect mentione din summary.”
NHTSA complaint #715114, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 98V295000Nov 13, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines. A coolant system component such as the thermo switch, radiator fan, or water pump, can…Covers: Volkswagen Corrado 1992–1994
Related 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…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado
34 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology