Complaints
7
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:200,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#21 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:1
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 200,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
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