NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,500 miles

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1998 Volkswagen Cabrio engine problems

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1998 Volkswagen Cabrio Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 032004

Cabrio

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

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While consumer was driving the oil light came on. Consumer placed oil into the vehicle, and oil light came on again. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and it was discovered that engine was defective, and no oil was in the bottom of the engine.

- Chester, VA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 012003

Cabrio 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
With less than 75000 miles, my vehicle has had three defective water pumps replacements. The service man at VW have commented that this appears to be a bad design and warranted the part. However, this does not provide me with any long term solution. I have logged a trouble ticket with VW America requesting that they provide a resolution or extend the warrantee beyond 100000 miles.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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