2002 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cabrio years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Cabrio model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 39%), typically at around 50,213 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 39% | 50,213 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 17% | 53,900 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 13% | 33,840 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 13% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 13% | 59,688 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 9% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 9% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 50,213 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 90,600 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 50,213 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 51,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen cabrio. On august 29, 2017, the vehicle was taken to the dealer (david maus volkswagen, 1050 lee rd, orlando, fl 32810) for routine maintenance. The contact returned on september 13, 2017 to retrieve the vehicle and noticed that the air conditioner was no…
While driving this vehicle it just stopped would not start. Went to lift the hood it was hot and it seems to have had a fire. At a vw dealer for over 2 wks and they still can't figure it out. So far they said it appears engine harness fire had started at the starter and this part is discontinued…
Engine coil suddenly went bad. Had prior repair. *ln
2002 volkswagen cabrio. Consumer states the rear window fell out *tgw the consumer stated it appeared, her model year was the only year, where the windows were glued in, instead of sealed, in the convertible tops.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen cabrio convertible. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph and attempting a turn when the vehicle stalled with the intermittent illumination of the abs warning light. Smoke began pouring from under the hood and the vehicle was towed to the nearest…
Other Volkswagen Cabrio years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 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 Cabrio | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.