2000 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls and problems

The 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio has 1 safety recall and 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
16
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Volkswagen Cabrio recalls

Recall 02V-244: Equipment

Reported Sep 12, 2002 · 332,950 vehicles affected · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.

Risk: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.

Fix: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

2000 Volkswagen Cabrio problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train5
Structure2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Electrical System2
Seat Belts1
Seats1
Air Bags1
Steering1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 3
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
  • Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 1
  • Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly — 1
  • Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 1
  • Air Bags › Frontal — 1
  • Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Power Steering Fluid — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 49,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 83,300 miles · reported Jun 16, 2008
Purchased a 2000 vw cabrio from a used car dealership in new jersey (That was my first mistake as I AM a new york resident.) test drove and visual inspection appeared great. Drove the car off the lot and within 3 miles, check engine light came on. Checked fluids, proceeded with our trip home. Within 10 miles, the car's manual transmission jumps out of fifth gear while going 65mps on a 4 lane highway. With the dealership closed (And being the car was sold "as-is", we limped home. The 2 hour trip ended up taking nearly 3 hours. Mechanic found the transmission had been replaced but not refilled…
Power Train · at 70,000 miles · reported Oct 16, 2007
Manual transmission in 2000 vw cabrio went bad sept. 05, replaced car garaged for winter driven very little approx 15oo miles in april 06 transmission went again - same symptoms problem - transmission replaced again oct 07 - transmission bad again after approx 5000 miles. Gears chipping accused of driver error. Have had 3 other cars with manual transmissions that I owned for 10 years never a problem.
Electrical System · reported Aug 2, 2005
I have had various electrical problems with this car the speedometer freezing or the since it was under warranty. Sometimes my air conditioner won't start. Check engine light, ABS or the check trunk comes on has been doing this since the car was under warranty. They told me it was just the summer heat. Recently last march I took it to freeway they said it was one part that was failing. I bought the part from volkswagen and had it installed. The light still came on. I took it to volkswagen riverside they said it was a fuse yet I had already paid for the other part. I also bought a turn signal…
Structure · at 30,000 miles · reported Feb 12, 2004
Water continuously enters into the compartment of the vehicle through poorly designed rubber seals along the convertable top, permenantly deformed due to poor door design. Replacement seals excessively priced (500 per seal, 4 seals total, plus labor).
Power Train · at 50,500 miles · reported Nov 26, 2003
While cruising on the highway, manual transmission broke. 5 th gear disengaged. When attempting to shift back into gear it behaved as if in neutral. Car de-accelerated to a halt.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio: 02V-244 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio?

Owners report power train problems most often (5 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 49,000 miles.

Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.