Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio has 0 recalls, 32 complaints.
0
Recalls
32
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Volkswagon Cabrio Convertible w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. ON AUGUST 29, 2017, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAL... |
| Jul 18, 2014 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IT JUST STOPPED WOULD NOT START. WENT TO LIFT THE HOOD IT WAS HOT AND IT ... |
| Sep 21, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE COIL SUDDENLY WENT BAD. HAD PRIOR REPAIR. *LN |
| Oct 1, 2012 | VISIBILITY | 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. CONSUMER STATES THE REAR WINDOW FELL OUT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IT APPEAR... |
| Dec 13, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT PUSHED... |
| Jun 20, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 ... |
| May 21, 2009 | VISIBILITY | THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE WINDOW REGULATOR. IT COMPLETELY... |
| Feb 13, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2002 VW CABRIO CONVERTIBLE, WHEN IT RAINS THE LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL LOCKS AND DOME LIGHTS TURN ON AND O... |
| Mar 19, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CLUTCH FAILED. THE CONTACT... |
| Mar 1, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I OWN A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO, MANUFACTURED BY VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. MY TURN SIGNAL AND HAZA... |
| Aug 8, 2007 | AIR BAGS | I HAVE AA2002 VW CABRIOLET AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED IT WAS THE DRI... |
| May 5, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE GEARS. SLOW TO GO INTO GEAR. CONTACED... |
| Feb 10, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | I BOUGHT A 2002 IN 2005 WITH 30,000 FROM A CERTIFIED USED VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. AFTER ONLY DRIVING ... |
| Jun 1, 2006 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAG SYSTEM IN VW CABRIO FAILED (FAILURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON) JUST AFTER VEHICLE HAD PASSED WARR... |
| Oct 15, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | OIL LIGHT CAME ON REPEATEDLY DUE TO OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM, WHICH IS A KNOWN DEFECT. VW DID NOT COVER, ... |
| Oct 7, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE SLUDGE DIAGNOSED ON PASSAT. *NM |
| Nov 12, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH REAR TAIL LIGHTS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BUT DEALER COULD NOT FIN... |
| Mar 15, 2004 | TIRES | HOWEVER THE CAR IS MADE, IT KILLS THE TIRES. TODAY I WILL BE BUYING MY SECOND TIRE IN TWO YEARS. *AK |
| Nov 15, 2003 | AIR BAGS | DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY WITH AN IMPACT OF 30-35 MILES PER HOUR AND $6,000 DAMAGE TO THE FRONT... |
| Aug 10, 2003 | SEATS | I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A WEEKEND AWAY, I WAS ON I95 NORTH NEAR MILE MARKER 120.00 TRAVELING ABOUT 1... |