NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio engine problems

engine problem

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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Owner Comments

problem #3

Nov 222001

Cabrio

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle would attempt to stall while driving. Dealer notified. Engine crackles; oil pan leak found; cruise control fixed then broke again, dealership couldn't find problem, engine still revving at slow speeds and at stops, also experiencing harsh downshifts.

- Green Valley, AZ, USA

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problem #2

Nov 082001

Cabrio 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
A pickup truck stopped suddenly and my vehicle rear ended him at 25 to 35mph. Upon impact my vehicle ignighted in fire.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

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problem #1

Nov 082001

Cabrio

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a rear end fender bender at 25 mph, accident caused a fire in the in engine compartment, dealer notified. Consumer stated that manufacturer sent an engineer to investigate and found that the injector valve broke on impact and sprayed fuel over engine, which was the reason the air bags did go off.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

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