2000 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cabrio years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio. That ranks 5th out of 8 Cabrio model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 31%), typically at around 50,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 31% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 13% | 66,150 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
Risk: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
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.
Purchased a 2000 vw cabrio from a used car dealership in new jersey (that was my first mistake as i am a new york resident.) test drove and visual inspection appeared great. Drove the car off the lot and within 3 miles, check engine light came on. Checked fluids, proceeded with our trip home…
Manual transmission in 2000 vw cabrio went bad sept. 05, replaced car garaged for winter driven very little approx 15oo miles in april 06 transmission went again - same symptoms problem - transmission replaced again oct 07 - transmission bad again after approx 5000 miles. Gears chipping accused of…
The speedometer and tachometer in the dashboard fail intermittantly. *nm
I have had various electrical problems with this car the speedometer freezing or the since it was under warranty. Sometimes my air conditioner won't start. Check engine light, abs or the check trunk comes on has been doing this since the car was under warranty. They told me it was just the summer…
Water continuously enters into the compartment of the vehicle through poorly designed rubber seals along the convertable top, permenantly deformed due to poor door design. Replacement seals excessively priced (500 per seal, 4 seals total, plus labor).
Other Volkswagen Cabrio years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cabrio | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 Cabrio | 38 | 1 |
| 2000 | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 Cabrio | 29 | 0 |
| 1998 Cabrio | 21 | 1 |
| 1997 Cabrio | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 Cabrio | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Cabrio | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.