Volkswagen Cabriolet 1988
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet, manufacturered by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc..
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Minicompact Cars Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | 1VW 3VW 9BW WVW 3VW WVW | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 19 - 21 MPG | 22 - 25 MPG | 386.39 - 444.35 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet?
- The 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 19 - 21 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 - 25 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet is $2700.
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Where is the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet produced?
- The 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet is produced in Osnabruck Virginia, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet?
- There are 4 recall(s) for the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet have?
- The 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet has 80 horsepower.
Recall 18928 [USA]: Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which could catch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.
Recall 21431 [USA]: Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.
Recall 1992149 [Canada]: Structure
Recall 1991169 [Canada]: Fuel supply
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cabriolet
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 59006 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 4181 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 6 Model name (carline) Cabriolet Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 77 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 31.0 EPA vehicle size class Minicompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Cabriolet
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.8 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 59006 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2350 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Vehicle record id 4182 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 6 Model name (carline) Cabriolet Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 77 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 26.6667 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.0 EPA vehicle size class Minicompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 0101 - SEATS: Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Class | Convertible/Cabriolet |
| DisplacementCC | 1786 |
| DisplacementCI | 108.988406953 |
| DisplacementL | 1.786000 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| EngineHP | 80 |
| EngineHP_to | 100 |
| EngineKW | 59.6560 |
| Engine Manufacturer | VWoA |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| MakeID | 482 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufacturer Id | 1147 |
| Model | CABRIOLET |
| ModelID | 14216 |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| NCSA Body Type | Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar) |
| NCSA Make | Volkswagen |
| NCSA Model | Golf/Cabriolet/Cabrio/GTI/ GLI |
| Other Restraint System Info | Active Belt |
| Plant City | OSNABRUCK |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |
| VIN | WVWCA0151JK007565 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 19991214 |
In dec. 1999 the frame of my wife lanette parks cabriolet was cracking and splitting without any accident or abnormal driving event to cause it. The frame shop informed me that they see this quite often on vw rabbits, golfs and cabriolets due to a design flaw in the frame. Apparently they added a metal support bar between the two front wheels that vw includes on the sporty gti models, but eliminates on the cabriolet. Why this is done is beyond me, the only reason i can think of is to save money on materials and manufacturing. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19980131 |
Muffler and tailpipe failed.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19971230 |
Recall work not completed on gas tank due to inability to find defect at time of inspection, however gas tank failed after inspection resulting in leaking.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19920719 |
Front strut failed.
| No | No | N | None | None |
Consumer received recall notice 94v065000 in refeence to the fuel tank assembly. Daler stated parts were not available. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None |
Owner states that he smells gas coming from vehicle, he also notes that there was a recall for the fuel tank for this vehicle but his was not included in the recall, owner is concerned for his safety.
| No | No | N | None | None |
I am 3rd owner of vehicle. The previous owners didnt take far infor recall on gas tank. Fuel smell unbearable unless top is down. They havent been helpful at all in replacing gas tank. Recall was due to bad weld in top of gas tanks that is why the smell is unbearable.
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| WVWZZZ15ZJK023219 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWCA0151JK007565 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWCA0154JK018415 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK004302 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK016370 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK007104 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK019457 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK018247 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK001069 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK016089 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK012217 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK000766 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK001213 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK009944 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |
| WVWZZZ15ZJK015022 | 1988 | CABRIOLET | OSNABRUCK , GERMANY |