Is the 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio?

Top reported problems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1989 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio.

< older12 years1991

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Worst 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Volkswagen Cabrio.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1	—	—	—

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