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1995 Volkswagen Cabrio

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Limited comparison data

There is not enough comparable history to draw a useful model-year comparison.

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15Owner complaints

Model-year median: 14.5

0Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine And Engine Cooling
4Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3Electrical System
2Visibility
2Air Bags
1
All reported categories
Fuel System, Gasoline
1Interior Lighting
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Power Train
1Structure
1Vehicle Speed Control
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 2 of 15 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

15 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 1997
Visibility

WINDOW MOTOR FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

NHTSA ODI #604093

Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 1997
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH W/SPEED CONTROL ON; HAD TO BRAKE; SPEED CONTROL FAILED TO RELEASE; ABS BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. STEERED TOWARDS A HILL TO SLOW DOWN. HAD 2 FLATS & AXLE BROKE. TOOK TO DEALER & NOT DOING ANYTHING TO VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #815262

Mileage unknown · Apr 14, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THE REAR LEFT BRAKE DRUM SPLIT IN HALF WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO FLY OFF THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #810945

Mileage unknown · Jan 25, 1996
Structure

BOTTOM CROSS MEMBER THAT HOLDS THE FRAME TOGETHER HAS COME LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI #978184

Mileage unknown · Nov 29, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI #975699

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE00033 · Fuel Tank Puncture

Opened Aug 10, 2000 · Closed Dec 28, 2000

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 10, 2000 BASED ON 9 REPORTS REGARDING PUNCTURED FUEL TANKS INVOLVING THE JETTA, PASSAT, AND CABRIO MODELS.THE REPORTS INDICATE ADDITIONAL REPORTS IN ITS RESPONSE TO THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED FOR FURTHER STUDY.