1993 Volkswagen Corrado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 48%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, 48% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I had checked before hand if my heater core was under the current recall for 93 corrados, but it wasn't. Now my heater core is having problems and leaking into the passenger side of my vehicle. I cannot afford to pay for the $600 the dealer is asking for putting in a $60 product. Therefore I have no choice but to exchange the heater core myself which is going to be a major pain.”
NHTSA complaint #712362, filed 1999-09“The contact owns 1993 Volkswagen Corrado. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, he heard an abnormal popping sound. The contact then saw a significant amount of smoke coming through the front of the dashboard. The contact stated that he lost visibility of the surrounding of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that coolant was leaking onto the driver's side floorboard. Additionally, coolant was leaking onto the ground on the passenger's side of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11490158, filed 2022-10, 190,000 miles“While driving there is a rattling noise coming from the engine cooling fan. Dealer/manufacturer have been notified about the problem. Owner was informed that vehcle was not included in recall campaign 95v178000 engine cooling fan. Vehicle has the same exact symptoms as listed in recall.”
NHTSA complaint #852962, filed 1999-11“Experiencing problem with vehicle water pump leaking. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Dealer informed of no recall on vehicle. Manufacturer also informed consumer of no knowlege of recall of vw/ coolant system, NHTSA # 98v-295 000. Could I received some help in this matter?”
NHTSA complaint #833188, filed 1999-01Related 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
- 95V178000Sep 20, 1995Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.Covers: Volkswagen Corrado 1993–1995, Jetta 1993–1995, Passat 1993–1995 +1 more
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 1993 Volkswagen Corrado
20 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
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