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Model year

2000 Volkswagen Cabrio

NHTSA lists 1 recall and 16 complaints for the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 22–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

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Recalls

02V244000 · Sep 12, 2002

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED…

Complaints

16 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

  1. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION3
  2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
  3. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
  4. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
  5. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL1
  6. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
  7. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
  8. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
  9. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER1
  10. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID1

Investigations

Investigations in the NHTSA file (1). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
ActionSubjectOpenedClosed
PE00033FUEL TANK PUNCTURE · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGESAug 10, 2000Dec 28, 2000

Safety ratings

NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
ConfigurationFuelCityHwyCombkWh/100 miRangeAnnual fuel cost
Cabrio · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline192622——$3,050
Cabrio · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline212824——$2,800

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