Cabrio
Volkswagen Cabrio: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
MakeVolkswagen
ClassSubcompact car
Model years (US)2000–2002
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Volkswagen Golf Mk41997–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | October 1997–2006 (Europe) 1999–2014 (Brazil) 2003–2010 (China) |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.4 L EA111 16v I4 1.6 L EA827 I4 1.6 L EA111 16v I4 1.6 L EA111 FSI 16v I4 1.8 L EA113 20v I4 1.8 L EA113 20v turbo I4 2.0 L EA827 I4 2.3 L AGZ VR5 2.3 L AQN 20v VR5 2.8 L EA390 VR6 2.8 L EA390 24v VR6 3.2 L EA390 24v VR6 (R32) Petrol CNG 2.0 L ATM I4 Diesel 1.9 L EA180 SDI I4 +2 more |
| Transmissions | 01M 4-speed automatic 09A 5-speed tiptronic automatic 02J 5-speed manual 02M 6-speed manual 6-speed DSG - R32 only |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm R32: 2,517 mm |
| Length | 1998–2002 GTI/Golf: 4,148 mm 2003–2006 GTI/Golf: 4,188 mm R32: 4,176 mm Bora/Jetta: 4,376 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm R32: 1,425 mm City Golf: 1,445 mm |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Assembly | Germany: Wolfsburg Germany: Zwickau (Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant) Brazil: São José dos Pinhais (Volkswagen do Brasil) Mexico: Puebla (Volkswagen de México) Belgium: Brussels Slovakia: Bratislava Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo (Volkswagen Sarajevo) South Africa: Uitenhage China: Changchun |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer Hartmut Warkuß |
Volkswagen Golf Mk31991–2002
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1991–1998 1994–2002 (convertible) 4.8 million units |
| Body styles | 3 / 5-door hatchback 5-door estate 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / Syncro four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A3 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.4 L (ABD/AEX/APQ) I4 1.6 L (ABU/AEA/AEE) I4 1.6 L (AEK/AFT/AKS) I4 1.8 L (AAM/ANN) I4 1.8 L (ABS/ADZ/ACC/ANP) I4 2.0 L (2E/ADY/AGG/AKR/ABA/AWG/AWF) I4 2.0 L (ABF) 16v I4 2.8 L (AAA) VR6 2.9 L (ABV) VR6 Diesel 1.9 L 1Y I4 1.9 L AEY SDI I4 1.9 L AAZ TD I4 1.9 L 1Z/ALE/AHU TDI I4 1.9 L AFN/AVG TDI I4 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 4-speed / 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 1991-95: 2,471 mm 1996-99: 2,474 mm |
| Length | 4,074 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1991-95 & Cabrio: 1,422 mm 1996-99: 1,428 mm |
| Class | Small family car (C) |
| Assembly | Germany: Wolfsburg Germany: Zwickau (Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant) Mexico: Puebla Belgium: Brussels Slovakia: Bratislava South Africa: Uitenhage |
| Designer | J Mays Herbert Schäfer |
Volkswagen Golf Mk11974–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | May 1974 – September 1983 1976–1985 (Yugoslavia) 1979–April 1993 (Cabriolet) 1978–2009 (South Africa) 1977–1987 (Mexico) |
| Body styles | 3/5-door hatchback 2-door pickup truck 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A1 platform |
| Engines | Petrol engines Global 1.1L 50 PS I4 1.3L 60 PS I4 1.5L 70 PS I4 1.6L 75 PS I4 1.6L 110 PS EG I4 (GTI) 1.8L 112 PS DX I4 (GTI/GLI) USA/Canada/Japan 1.5L 70 hp I4 (MY 1975) 1.6L 60 hp I4 (Pickup) 1.6L 71 hp I4 (MY 1976) 1.6L 78 hp I4 (MY 1977) 1.5L 71 hp I4 (MY 1978/79) 1.5L 62 hp I4 (MY 1980) 1.6L 76 hp I4 (MY 1980) Diesel engines USA/Canada/Japan +9 more |
| Transmissions | 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm Pickup: 2,625 mm |
| Length | 3,705 mm later 3,815 mm USA 3,945 mm Pickup: 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,610 mm later 1,630 mm Pickup: 1,640 mm |
| Height | Saloon: 1,395 mm Cabrio: 1,412 mm Pickup: 1,490 mm |
| Kerb weight | 790–970 kg USA 794–973 kg |
| Class | Small family car (C) |
| Assembly | Germany: Wolfsburg Australia: Clayton Belgium: Brussels United States: New Stanton, Pennsylvania (Westmoreland Assembly) South Africa: Uitenhage Malaysia: Shah Alam Mexico: Puebla, Puebla Yugoslavia: Sarajevo (TAS) |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2002 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2002 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 6 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 227 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,322 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Engine and cooling | 14 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 12 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 11 | 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 10 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 8 | 2001, 2002 |
| Speed control and cruise | 6 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Lights | 6 | 2001, 2002 |
| Body and structure | 5 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Seats | 4 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002: 87 complaints, 11 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.