2002 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems
Above Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio.
Complaints
39
Crashes
4
Fires
7
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:76,118 mi
Fires:2
#22 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Crash-related:1
#32 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:33,840 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | 2 | 76,118 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 33,840 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | 1 | 44,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 59,688 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 53,900 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | 50,213 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 90,600 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | 1 | 50,213 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | — |
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