1994 Volkswagen Corrado Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1994 Volkswagen Corrado has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (2 reports).

2Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Corrado?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1994 Volkswagen Corrado recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Recall 98V295Nov 13, 19986,217 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Recall 95V178Sep 20, 199534,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 Volkswagen Corrado problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2003-01-15, Visibility
CONSUMER STATES THAT HEATER CORE "EXPLODED" WHILE DRIVING AND STEAM CLOUDED ALL INTERIOR WINDOWS RESULTING IN NO VISIBILITY. THE HEATER CORE EXPLOSION ALSO CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK FROM UNDER DASHBOARD INTO VEHICLE'S INTERIOR. TS
2000-04-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE FROM RECALL 98V295000/ COOLANT SYSTEM. FROM PRIOR WORK DONE THE AUXILIARY ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP BROKE. OWNER PURCHASED A NEW, REDESIGNED PUMP AND INSTALLED IT HIMSELF. *AK *ML
1999-11-15, Visibility
IN OCTOBER 1999 VEHICLE HAD RECALL REMEDY DONE. BUT WITHIN 2,000, ENGINE COOLANT PUMP, WHICH WAS REPLACED DURING RECALL REPAIRS, WAS NOT DESIGED FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT CAUSED PRESSURE IN THE PUMP, CAUSING THE SEALS TO EXPLODE AND WATER TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RESULTED TIN VEHICLE STALLING WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER STATED IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, AND THE CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THE RECALL. THE HEATER CORE RECALL DID NOT REPLACE THE HEATER CORE. A PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE AND A RELAY TO RUN THE COOLING FANS AND AUXILLARY WATER PUMP LONGER. *AK
1996-10-23, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WENT TOO FAR DOWN TO THE FLOOR, ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY LOCKED UP. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAILS. *AK

1994 Volkswagen Corrado questions

Does the 1994 Volkswagen Corrado have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1994 Volkswagen Corrado: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Volkswagen Corrado?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.

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