CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Volkswagen Corrado has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (36 reports).
1992 Volkswagen Corrado recalls
Most common 1992 Volkswagen Corrado problems
Problem areas named in the 50 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 36 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
DT: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND A CLOUD OF SMOKE CAME FROM BEHIND STEERING WHEEL. PRIOR TO THIS VEHILCE HAD BEEN RUNNING HOT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A COOLANT FLUSH, AND HAD THE BELT REPLACED AROUND THE FAN. ALSO, HAD A NEW RADIATOR INSTALLED. CONSUMER WAS IN THE CAR 5-10 MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SMOKED. *AK
CONSUMER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN NHTSA RECALL 98V295000. PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VR6 ENGINES. A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT SUCH AS THE THERMO SWITCH, RADIATOR FAN, OR WATER PUMP CAN MALFUNCTION, CAUSING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE TO INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY. OVER TIME, EXCESSIVE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROM THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING LEAKAGE FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER. DEALER INDICATED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDE IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM AS STATED IN RECALL 98 V 295 000, BUT THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *NLM
THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLASHED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, AND AT THAT POINT THE VEHICLE'S CABIN BECAME FILLED WITH STEAM AND HOT RADIATOR FLUID WAS ON THE FLOOR BOARD. IT WAS DETERMINED THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *NLM
HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIRS DONE. 1 YEAR LATER IT BROKE, CAUSING RADIATOR FLUID TO LEAK AND FRONT WINDSHIELD TO STEAM UP.*AK
1992 Volkswagen Corrado questions
Does the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado?
Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (36), Engine And Engine Cooling (14), Exterior Lighting (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 Volkswagen Corrado 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.