- Worst Model Year:
- 2001
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Volkswagen Cabrio (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2001 Cabrio for engine light on.
Worst Reported Problems with the Cabrio
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Latest Owner Complaints About the Cabrio
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convertible top stopped working -- 2001 Cabrio:
After the convertible top stopped working in mid transition, the dealer informed me that a manual crank could get it back into position. $1000 to replace the motor was enough to turn this from a convertible into a coupe. It shall never be fixed under our ownership. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 Cabrio owners.
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power windows fail -- 2001 Cabrio:
The electrical window problem has been a consistent pain in the Cabrio. Oxidation in the power windows has been reoccurring hassle. We've had to fix them probably about 3 times and replaced the driver side mechanism. What is really annoying is when replacing, for some reason it is difficult ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 Cabrio owners.
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engine light on -- 2001 Cabrio:
This is only one of the many issues of this car. After 3 weeks of having this car (in '04) the check engine light has been on whenever its wanted. Went to CarMax with the issue since thats where I had bought it- no fix, just turned it off. Ever since then, I've gone to 3 different mechanics ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2001 Cabrio owners.
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cd changer malfunction -- 2001 Cabrio:
Bought car with no CD'S in Changer and Head unit saying no CD Changer fitted, told by seller needed CD'S in magazine to work!! More fool me. I suspected a problem but when I loaded CD'S it worked!! Then it didn't, then it did. Its now hit and miss and after checking I need a new Cd Changer!! Guess ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2001 Cabrio owners.
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engine light on -- 2001 Cabrio:
Intermittent Engine light on. Despite several resets will rear its ugly head just as you think its fixed, Heard its typical problem and can cost a lot to find the cause. Living with it!! Engine appears to run ok? But the light is on for a reason. Will reset itself as well!! Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2001 Cabrio owners.