CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
1Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet recalls
Most common 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
POWER STEERING BELT LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO WHEELS, ALLOWING WATER TO SPLASH ONTO BELT FROM WHEELS, CAUSING BELT TO FAIL/STEERING TO LOCK. THE STEERING HAS LOCKED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN DRIVING THROUGH WATER DUE TO THIS PROBLEM, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
ELECTRIC CABLES BETWEEN ALTERNATOR/BATTERY WERE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER PIPES GOING TO WATER RADIATOR. DUE TO EXTREME EXTERNAL SUMMER TEMPERATURE IN SOUTHERN SWITZERLAND, ELECTRIC CABLE CARBONIZE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. *AK
THE ELECTRIC CABLES SITUATED BETWEEN ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WHERE THEY ARE CLAMPT TO HOT WATER PIPES CARBONIZE, RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE AND STALLING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS/DASH LIGHTS TO DIM UNTIL REACHING SPEEDS GREATER THAN 5 MPH.
FRONT END METAL FATIGUE. *SD
1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet questions
Does the 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Suspension (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.