1993 Volkswagen Corrado problems
The 1993 Volkswagen Corrado has 52 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (38%) concerns wipers, windshield & visibility. After that come cooling system (37%) and air conditioning & heating (35%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 5 complaints mention a fire; 2 injuries reported.
It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Heater core leaked anti-freeze coolant and steam throught vehicle's ductwork. In addition, plastic housing to which the thermostat attaches warped and was leaking, and radiator fan motor was replaced when it started squealing and seized.
While driving, consumer heard a loud "pop" noise and vehicle filled up with steam eliminating consumer's visibility. Pulled over to side of road, narrowly avoiding a collision. Ts
Failure of heater core in 1993 VW corrado slc resulting in a near instantaneous fogging and complete lack of visibility in the car.