NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,840 miles

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2002 Volkswagen Cabrio engine problems

engine problem

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2002 Volkswagen Cabrio Owner Comments

problem #2

Nov 122004

Cabrio 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Multiple problems with rear tail lights. Check engine light keeps coming on but dealer could not find anything wrong.

- Mainville, OH, USA

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problem #1

Aug 092003

Cabrio 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,680 miles
My 2002 VW carbrio overheated and caused the engine to blow. Only after the engine blew and my car could not accelerate did the warning light come on. The dealership and VW said this was neglect and would not be covered under my warranty.

- Springfield, IL, USA

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