Research · 7 model years
Volkswagen CabrioEvery model year, 1996–2002
Across the 7 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 154 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Cabrio. The 2001 model year has the most complaints (38).
Volkswagen Cabrio years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 30 | 4 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 38 | 6 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 29 | 4 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 21 | 4 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 14 | 0 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 6 | 2 | Not rated | 23 |
- 20020 recalls · 30 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20011 recall · 38 complaints · 23 mpg
- 20001 recall · 16 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19990 recalls · 29 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19981 recall · 21 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19970 recalls · 14 complaints · 23 mpg
- 19960 recalls · 6 complaints · 23 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026