1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet

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Volkswagen Cabriolet Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

The 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet's low safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 10 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

3
Recalls
10
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
91V1620001991-11-09
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE CENTER OF THE WATER SEPARATOR PANEL LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN ENGINE AND FIREWALL COULD BEND IN THE EVENT SOMEONE LEANS ON IT DURING ENGINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS OR CHECKING OF FLUID LEVELS. A BENT PANEL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE.

INTERFERENCE WITH THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATORLINKAGE COULD RESULT IN UNWANTED ACCELERATION WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

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91V2150001991-13-12
AIR BAGS

THE AIRBAG HARNESS WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED THROUGH AN OPENING IN THE DASHBOARD CROSSMEMBER AND COULD BE PINCHED AND CHAFED BETWEEN TWO PANELS EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE WIRE.

IF THE AIRBAG HARNESS WIRE IS DAMAGED, THE PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT WILLILLUMINATE, BUT THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT WILL NOT FUNCTION UNTIL THE WIRE ISREPAIRED.

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91V2010001991-18-11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.

FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet has accumulated 10 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags6
02Fuel System, Gasoline2
03Engine And Engine Cooling,fuel System, Gasoline1
04Equipment1
10 total across 1 model years (1990–1990)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Cabriolet Fuel Economy

23–25mpg combined
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21-22city
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26-29hwy
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$1,750-$1,900/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet ranges from 23 to 25 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Cabriolet - Manual 5-spd
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Cabriolet - Automatic 3-spd
23mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city26 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet

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1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet?

You'll get between 23 and 25 MPG combined from the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet?

AIR BAGS problems top the list with 10 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 1990 compare to other Volkswagen Cabriolet years?

The 1990 sits at a specific point in the Volkswagen Cabriolet lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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