Complaints
37
Crashes
13
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
#22 complaints
AIR BAGS
Crash-related:2
#32 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — |
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