2002 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls and problems

The 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio has 0 recalls and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
Pictured: a 2001 model; the 2002 may differ in details. Photo: 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

0recalls
23complaints
3crashes
3fires
3injuries
53,900median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 2 complaints20022003: 5 complaints52004: 1 complaints20042005: 2 complaints2006: 1 complaints20062007: 1 complaints2008: 3 complaints20082010: 3 complaints2011: 1 complaints20112012: 1 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132014: 1 complaints2018: 1 complaints20181

2002 vs. other Volkswagen Cabrio years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (9), air bags (4), engine (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.