1995 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cabrio years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio. That ranks 6th out of 8 Cabrio model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 27%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 7% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel tank puncture (PE00033) — opened Aug 10, 2000, closed Dec 28, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Instrument panel lights only work occasionally making it impossible to see speedometer/odometer/fuel meters at night. *jb
At cold starts the head lights, turn signals and wipers failed to operate. *jb
The vehicles trunk has become difficult to open, the key and lock assembly appeared defective. *scc
Vehicle will stall while driving at any speed and then kick back on. Also, if sitting at an intersection engine will stall. Dealership has examined vehicle, but cannot reproduce this defect to determine cause of defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak
Consumer was told by an authorized automobile repair dealer that computer for airbag was not working, and therefore airbags would not deploy in case of an impact. *ak
Other Volkswagen Cabrio years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cabrio | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 Cabrio | 38 | 1 |
| 2000 Cabrio | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 Cabrio | 29 | 0 |
| 1998 Cabrio | 21 | 1 |
| 1997 Cabrio | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 Cabrio | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cabrio model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.