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1998 Volkswagen Cabrio

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 22 404
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 28 24 370

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 02V026000

ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

37 complaints filed by owners for this model year (13 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Structure 7 Visibility 5 Power Train 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio?

EPA figures for the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio. 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 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA for the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio, most often about: Structure, Visibility, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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.