2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cabrio years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio. That is the most of any Cabrio model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (8 complaints, 21%), typically at around 34,600 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 38owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 | 21% | 34,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 18% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 13% | 45,150 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 13% | 20,246 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 11% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | 58,875 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 94,596 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 46,400 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 44,984 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 3% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 95,771 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 116 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The electrical components on my 2001 cabrio may and have caused a short which sparked under hood causing smoke and possible fire also, the computer over heats causing shorts which made the transmission fail and gauges fail, the us gov. (division) that handles such faults should force volkswagen to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen cabrio. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact was involved in a head-on crash and the frontal air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained lacerations on her face and a rib fracture. The passenger of the other vehicle was also injured. The vehicle…
I have a 2001 volkswagen cabrio, which vw does not make anymore, and this is probably why. The car is always being fixed. One major issue i have had to replace three front axles in this car. 3/27/07 karl's custom vw; 6/28/08 big o tires; and now, 11/16/2010 i am told by sundevil auto engine and…
On most volkswagens (and some audi's) that were built between the years 1998 to 2002 it appears that the abs computers fail after approximately 5 years. The problem appears to be a fault in the internal wiring of the computer that allows wires to overheat, rendering the unit inoperable. This issue…
Function of turn signals and hazard lights on my 2001 volkswagen cabrio has been degrading over time. Both systems are now completely inoperable. There is an active vw recall (nhtsa campaign number 04v584000) for this problem on 2000-2002 golf, gti, beetle and jetta (but no current recall for the…
Other Volkswagen Cabrio years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cabrio | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 38 | 1 |
| 2000 Cabrio | 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 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Owners most often report visibility, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.