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1998 Volkswagen Cabrio

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio. Body & structure is the most reported problem area, at 19% of complaints. After that come wipers, windshield & visibility (14%) and electrical system (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
37 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Body & structure 19% of complaints
Recalls
1
Fuel economy
22 to 24 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio. Body & structure is the most reported problem area, at 19% of complaints. After that come wipers, windshield & visibility (14%) and electrical system (11%).

  • Body & structure 19%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 14%
  • Electrical system 11%
  • Air bags 8%
  • Brakes 8%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio

Recalls

The 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio is affected by 1 safety recall campaign in NHTSA's records.

All 1 recall campaigns for the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 28 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Cabrio