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Volkswagen CorradoModel year report

1993 Volkswagen Corrado Problems

Complaints
48filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
110,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 23 complaints (48% of the total), followed by visibility (20) and electrical system (6). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 110,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fan and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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

Engine cooling: “My 1993 Volkswagen Corrado slc overheats leak and sometimes fully ejecting all its coolant from time to time. It has done this four times in two years. I have had the radiator, cooling fans and hoses replaced as well as multiple coolant system tests performed. The problem still occurs. Neither the dealer nor private mechanics have been able to resolve it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10088144, filed 2004-08, 110,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “While driving veh at on highway approx 5 minutes, heater in dash started putting hot steam into cabin and over windshield. Vehicle became undrivable. I was able to pull over safely, but vision through windshield was affected and steam contacted my wife and my legs-no injury due to quickly shutting off engine and pulling over.”

NHTSA complaint #10075058, filed 2004-06, 123,889 miles

Electrical system: “There have been a several small defects, but the last two were major. They were the failure of the ignition control module in oct 1998 ($1,440), and the heater core ruptured in jan 1999 ($440). The cooling system still seems not to be operating correctly because it operates between 215 and 230 deg f in 25 to 35 deg f ambient temperatures. Also, there is still a small leak in the cooling system near the top drivers side of the radiator which has not been located precisely yet. …”

NHTSA complaint #703040, filed 1999-02

Fuel system: “There was some fuel leakage coming from vehicle, it was leaking from the fuel lines to the fuel rail and causing a fuel smell, dealer replaced the fuel lines.”

NHTSA complaint #896307, filed 2001-09

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 94,500 and 123,889 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5020%50–7520%75–10040%100–15020%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 110,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

19971998141999200020012002200320042022
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 1993 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 SLC FWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162319$3,550
Corrado SLC FWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual162319$3,550
Corrado SLC FWD2.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152117$3,950

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 1993 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 1993 Volkswagen Corrado have?

NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 23 complaints (48% of the total), followed by visibility with 20.

Has the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado get?

The EPA rates the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado (Corrado SLC, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 110,000 miles and the middle half falls between 94,500 and 123,889 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.