What is the fuel economy of a 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet?

EPA figures for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA for the 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel/propulsion System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 1991

1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	26	23	386
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	29	25	355

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 91V162000

THE CENTER OF THE WATER SEPARATOR PANEL LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN ENGINE AND FIREWALL COULD BEND IN THE EVENT SOMEONE LEANS ON IT DURING ENGINE MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS OR CHECKING OF FLUID LEVELS. A BENT PANEL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE.

Campaign 92V064000

THE TRACK CONTROL ARMS USED TO SUPPORT THE FRONT WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED IN THE AREA OF THE FLEXIBLE BUSHING MOUNTING HOLE. THIS CAUSES A GRADUAL OPENING OF THE MOUNTING HOLE AND LOOSENING OF THE BUSHING.

Campaign 92V058000

THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

6 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System, Gasoline 4 Fuel/propulsion System 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.