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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Structure Body Roof And Pillars
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Structure Body Roof And Pillars Report #853248
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 1999.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS . THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAS TOO MUCH CLOTH WHICH OBSTRUCTES THE REAR VIEW, ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDC21VSYM. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in WESTON, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Report #860951
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 03, 2000.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOES NOT HAVE A BUCKLE. BUCKLE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS MISSING. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDC21V9YM. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in NAPLES, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Vehicle Speed Control
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Report #555622
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHEN THE SET BUTTON IS PRESSED ON THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE SPEED WILL ACCELERATE, WHEN PRESSING THE RES BUTTON, NOTHING HAPPENS, CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDC21V5YM. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000318. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #555622
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . HEATED SEATS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDC21V5YM. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000318. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Air Bags Frontal
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Air Bags Frontal Report #741963
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on .VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . I WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE SOMEONE HIT MY SIDE GOING ABOUT 35-40 MPH AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. I DRIVE MY GRANDMOTHER PLACES BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY FACTOR WITH MY CAR AND SHE WAS PINNED IN THE CAR AND NOT EVEN HER AIRBAG WENT OFF. I THINK THIS IS A DISGRACE ON THE PART OF VW AND I DON'T EVEN WANT TO DRIVE THIS CAR ANYMORE. I SPEND $450.00 A MONTH ON THIS CAR AND I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT! *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in ST CLAIR SHORES, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Power Steering Fluid
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Power Steering Fluid Report #10004865
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID . VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A PARKED CAR, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH.Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDC21VXYM. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in WILMETTE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Other
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Other Report #10005352
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2002.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with OTHER . CAR WILL NOT START AT SEEMINGLY RANDOM TIMES. CAR EITHER HAS TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP OR IN SOME INSTANCES LEFT ALONE FOR HOURS AT A TIME. SOMETIMES AFTER LETTING IT REST, IT WILL START AGAIN AND OTHERS NOT. THIS HAS OCCURED 4 TIMES SO FAR AND EACH TIME THE DEALERSHIP TRIED FIXING THE ECM AND EVENTUALLY REPLACED IT, BUT IT CONTINUES TO OCCUR. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED A NUMBER OF TIMES WITH A NEW BABY AND VW CONTINUES TO TRY TO FIX THE PROBLEM TO NO AVAIL..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDC21V8YM. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in CARY, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010507. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTHERN STATES IMPORTS, INC. . DEALER'S CITY: RALEIGH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27608 .
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Power Train Automatic Transmission
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10015155
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2001.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE, THE DEALER REPAIRED/REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *JB.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDC21V7YM. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in TEANECK, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Vehicle Speed Control
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10015212
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *JB.Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in TEANECK, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Power Train Automatic Transmission
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10014472
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 17, 2002.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I PURCHASED A CABRIO 2000 FROM JOE HEIDT IN RAMSEY NEW JERSEY THE CAR DID NOT START ONE MORNING IT WAS TOWED THEN WITHIN MONTHS IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN , IT WAS TOWED TWICE NOW IT HARDLY ACCELERATES IT GOES VERY SLOW WHEN YOU PRESS THE GAS PEDAL. THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR THE POWER TRAIN. *NLM.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDC21V7YM. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in TEANECK, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000420. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: JOE HEIDT . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 201 3272900 . DEALER'S CITY: RAMSEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07446 .
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . MY ENTIRE EXHAUSE SYSTEM ALL THE WAY UP TO THE MANIFOLD WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. I HAVE HAD THE MAIN PART OF THE SYSTEM REPLACED BUT NOW AM TOLD THAT THE PIPE LEADING TO THE MANIFOLD AND THE HEAT SHIELD ARE ALSO BAD AND ARE VIBRATING BADLY. I WAS TOLD BY THE VW DEALER-WHERE I HAVE MY WARRANTY THAT THIS IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THAT THIS IS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE MUFFLER PLACE THAT DID THE WORK TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE DONE MORE THAN 10 CABRIO'S WITH THE SAME ISSUE. I WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE REMAINDER OF THE WORK DONE AT VW AS THE ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE DROPPED...THIS DOES NOT SOUND LIKE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.*AK.Mileage was 49000 miles. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20021109. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 drive type:U. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: TOM BUSH . DEALER'S CITY: JACKSONVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Power Train Manual Transmission
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #10047633
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 24, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . WHILE CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY, MANUAL TRANSMISSION BROKE. 5 TH GEAR DISENGAGED. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT BACK INTO GEAR IT BEHAVED AS IF IN NEUTRAL. CAR DE-ACCELERATED TO A HALT. *LA .Mileage was 50500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDC21V3YM. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in CHESTNUT HILL, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000602. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MINUTEMAN VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S CITY: BEDFORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 01730 .
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Structure Body Door
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Structure Body Door Report #10057111
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . WATER CONTINUOUSLY ENTERS INTO THE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH POORLY DESIGNED RUBBER SEALS ALONG THE CONVERTABLE TOP, PERMENANTLY DEFORMED DUE TO POOR DOOR DESIGN. REPLACEMENT SEALS EXCESSIVELY PRICED (500 PER SEAL, 4 SEALS TOTAL, PLUS LABOR)..Mileage was 30000 miles. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in PLANO, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990720. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOARDWALK VW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 2144535020 . DEALER'S CITY: RICHARDSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 75080 .
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Electrical System
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Electrical System Report #10131068
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 25, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I HAVE HAD VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR THE SPEEDOMETER FREEZING OR THE SINCE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SOMETIMES MY AIR CONDITIONER WON'T START. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ABS OR THE CHECK TRUNK COMES ON HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS JUST THE SUMMER HEAT. RECENTLY LAST MARCH I TOOK IT TO FREEWAY THEY SAID IT WAS ONE PART THAT WAS FAILING. I BOUGHT THE PART FROM VOLKSWAGEN AND HAD IT INSTALLED. THE LIGHT STILL CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO VOLKSWAGEN RIVERSIDE THEY SAID IT WAS A FUSE YET I HAD ALREADY PAID FOR THE OTHER PART. I ALSO BOUGHT A TURN SIGNAL SWITCH BECAUSE FREEWAY SAID THAT IS WHY MY HAZARDS COME ON INSTEAD OF A RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. IT STILL BLINKS HAZARDS TILL THIS DAY. EVEN AFTER I TOOK IT TO VOLKSWAGEN RIVERSIDE SINCE FREEWAY VOLKSWAGEN COULD NOT FIGURE IT OUT. VOLKSWAGEN RIVERSIDE TOOK MY CAR APART AND STILL COULD NOT FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL. THE MECHANIC WAS LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM ALL DAY AND WHEN HE PUT MY CAR BACK TOGETHER HE FORGOT TO PUT THE LIGHT FIXTURE BACK INTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR. BECAUSE OF THAT A BULB MELTED SOME PLASTIC AND IT WON'T FIT BACK IN SO IT'S HANGING IN MY TRUNK. THIS IS HAZARDOUS BECAUSE I DRIVE TO WORK ON THE FREEWAY EVERY DAY. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THESE PROBLEMS ANYMORE. I JUST WANT SOMEONE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS REALLY WRONG AND FIX IT. I HAVE SPENT APPROX 1,000 -2,000 DOLLARS IN REPAIRS THAT DIDN'T SEEM TO EVEN BE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS . SO NOW I HAVE A NEW TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AND SOME OTHER PART THAT WAS LIKE 300. NOT TO MENTION THE FUSES I HAVE BOUGHT AND WATER PUMPS, RELAY SWITCH AND MANY OTHER PARTS. I HAVE BEEN PAYING FIXING PROBLEMS THAT HAVE EXISTED SINCE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG JUST THE HEAT. YET, AFTER SOCKING ALL OF THIS MONEY INTO THE CAR THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. JUST THE OTHER DAY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AGAIN. *NM .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDC21VXYM. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in OCEANSIDE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030403. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: FREEWAY LINCOLN/ MURCURY/ VOLKSWAGON . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (909)824-0270 . DEALER'S CITY: SANBERNARDINO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92408 .
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Electrical System Report #10146519
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER IN THE DASHBOARD FAIL INTERMITTANTLY. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWDC21V6YM. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN. Vehicle was purchased on 20010403. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: LUTHER WESTSIDE VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S CITY: SAINT LOUIS PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 55416 .
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Power Train Manual Transmission
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #10205843
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN 2000 VW CABRIO WENT BAD SEPT. 05, REPLACED CAR GARAGED FOR WINTER DRIVEN VERY LITTLE APPROX 15OO MILES IN APRIL 06 TRANSMISSION WENT AGAIN - SAME SYMPTOMS PROBLEM - TRANSMISSION REPLACED AGAIN OCT 07 - TRANSMISSION BAD AGAIN AFTER APPROX 5000 MILES. GEARS CHIPPING ACCUSED OF DRIVER ERROR. HAVE HAD 3 OTHER CARS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS THAT I OWNED FOR 10 YEARS NEVER A PROBLEM. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in NEW HARTFORD, CT. Vehicle was purchased on 20040620. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MITCHELL VW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 888-738-8773 . DEALER'S CITY: MERDIEN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NN.
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Engine And Engine Cooling Engine
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10231227
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . PURCHASED A 2000 VW CABRIO FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP IN NEW JERSEY (THAT WAS MY FIRST MISTAKE AS I AM A NEW YORK RESIDENT.) TEST DROVE AND VISUAL INSPECTION APPEARED GREAT. DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT AND WITHIN 3 MILES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED FLUIDS, PROCEEDED WITH OUR TRIP HOME. WITHIN 10 MILES, THE CAR'S MANUAL TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF FIFTH GEAR WHILE GOING 65MPS ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY. WITH THE DEALERSHIP CLOSED (AND BEING THE CAR WAS SOLD "AS-IS", WE LIMPED HOME. THE 2 HOUR TRIP ENDED UP TAKING NEARLY 3 HOURS. MECHANIC FOUND THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BUT NOT REFILLED WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID. BRAND NEW TRANNY INSTALLED ONLY TO FIND THE STARTER WAS ALSO MALFUNCTIONING. MEANWHILE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON DUE TO A $409.00 SECONDARY AIR PUMP FAILURE. I HADN'T EVEN OWNED THE CAR 2 WEEKS AND HAD ALREADY SPEND OVER $2000 IN REPAIRS. I FINALLY GOT THE CAR BACK FROM MY MECHANIC, DROVE IT FOR ONE DAY, AND NOW WE APPEAR TO HAVE A TIMING BELT ISSUE AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR AS THERE IS A POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH MY PISTONS IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS WHILE DRIVING. OH, AND TO BOOT, I NEED A NEW SET OF REAR BRAKES. BOTTOM LINE, IF ANYONE EVER DREAMS OF BUYING A CABRIO, DON'T DO IT UNLESS YOU HAVE UNLIMITED FUNDS AND A BACK UP CAR TO DRIVE. THIS CAR SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A HOBBY AND NOT A RELIABLE FORM OF TRANSPORTATION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83300 miles. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in STONE RIDGE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO Power Train Manual Transmission
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #10231227
VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO 2000, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . PURCHASED A 2000 VW CABRIO FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP IN NEW JERSEY (THAT WAS MY FIRST MISTAKE AS I AM A NEW YORK RESIDENT.) TEST DROVE AND VISUAL INSPECTION APPEARED GREAT. DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT AND WITHIN 3 MILES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED FLUIDS, PROCEEDED WITH OUR TRIP HOME. WITHIN 10 MILES, THE CAR'S MANUAL TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF FIFTH GEAR WHILE GOING 65MPS ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY. WITH THE DEALERSHIP CLOSED (AND BEING THE CAR WAS SOLD "AS-IS", WE LIMPED HOME. THE 2 HOUR TRIP ENDED UP TAKING NEARLY 3 HOURS. MECHANIC FOUND THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BUT NOT REFILLED WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID. BRAND NEW TRANNY INSTALLED ONLY TO FIND THE STARTER WAS ALSO MALFUNCTIONING. MEANWHILE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON DUE TO A $409.00 SECONDARY AIR PUMP FAILURE. I HADN'T EVEN OWNED THE CAR 2 WEEKS AND HAD ALREADY SPEND OVER $2000 IN REPAIRS. I FINALLY GOT THE CAR BACK FROM MY MECHANIC, DROVE IT FOR ONE DAY, AND NOW WE APPEAR TO HAVE A TIMING BELT ISSUE AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR AS THERE IS A POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH MY PISTONS IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS WHILE DRIVING. OH, AND TO BOOT, I NEED A NEW SET OF REAR BRAKES. BOTTOM LINE, IF ANYONE EVER DREAMS OF BUYING A CABRIO, DON'T DO IT UNLESS YOU HAVE UNLIMITED FUNDS AND A BACK UP CAR TO DRIVE. THIS CAR SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A HOBBY AND NOT A RELIABLE FORM OF TRANSPORTATION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83300 miles. Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 problem was reported in STONE RIDGE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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Volkswagen Cabrio 2000 systems
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Electrical System 2 Review(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 1 Review(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe 1 Review(s)
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Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly 1 Review(s)
Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler 1 Review(s)
Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Power Steering Fluid 1 Review(s)
Structure Body Door 1 Review(s)
Structure Body Roof And Pillars 1 Review(s)
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