1993 Volkswagen Corrado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado. Newest first.
Vehicle description: 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 fromthe system, including leakage from the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Leakage of hot coolant from the heat exchanger can cause injury to the feet of the driver or steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's vision.
Remedy
Dealers will install in the coolant inlet hose to the heater core, a pressure reducer with a 5MM diameter secured by a spring tensioned hose clamp. also a new relay that will change the operation of the secondary electrical coolant pump will be installed. dealers will also perform a functional check of the cooling system to make sure that all cooling system components operate properly.
Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A worn and noisy fan motor shaft can seize renderingthe fan motor inoperative, eventually causing the engine to overheat and stall. a stalled vehicle in traffic can increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. Dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan blade lock nuts.
An engine compartment electrical wiring harness may have been routed too close to a sheet metal edge. The wiring can become damaged during normal vehicle operation due to chafing, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a short occurs, either the engine could stall orthe radiator fan could stop operating causing the engine to overheat. Eithercondition could result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Reroute and secure various wiring harnesses inside the engine compartment.
Owner complaints
48 complaints3 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns 1993 Volkswagen Corrado. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, he heard an abnormal popping sound. The contact then saw a significant amount of smoke coming through the front of the dashboard. The contact stated that he lost visibility of the surrounding of the…
The contact owns 1993 Volkswagen Corrado. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, he heard an abnormal popping sound. The contact then saw a significant amount of smoke coming through the front of the dashboard. The contact stated that he lost visibility of the surrounding of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that coolant was leaking onto the driver's side floorboard. Additionally, coolant was leaking onto the ground on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V295000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
- Engine and engine cooling
My 1993 volkswagen corrado slc overheats leak and sometimes fully ejecting all its coolant from time to time. It has done this four times in two years. *jb I have had the radiator, cooling fans and hoses replaced as well as multiple coolant system tests performed. The problem still occurs.…
My 1993 volkswagen corrado slc overheats leak and sometimes fully ejecting all its coolant from time to time. It has done this four times in two years. *jb I have had the radiator, cooling fans and hoses replaced as well as multiple coolant system tests performed. The problem still occurs. Neither the dealer nor private mechanics have been able to resolve it. recalls regarding this issues include: nhtsa campaign ID number : 98v295000 and nhtsa campaign ID number : 95v178000 volkswagen customer serivce (1.800.822.8987) verified that based on my vin number, these recalls apply and that the recall work has been performed on the vehicle. this IS a safety hazard as it can suddenly incapacitate the car at any time. corrado user groups on line consistently report this as a well known recurring problem. what IS the manufacturer's responsibility to its customers in this situation? thank you for your attention.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While driving veh at on highway approx 5 minutes, heater in dash started putting hot steam into cabin and over windshield. Vehicle became undrivable. I was able to pull over safely, but vision through windshield was affected and steam contacted my wife and my legs-no injury due to quickly shutting off engine and pulling over. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Failure of heater core in 1993 VW corrado slc resulting in a near instantaneous fogging and complete lack of visibility in the car.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Consumer called complaining about heather core falilure. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.*ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While driving, consumer heard a loud "pop" noise and vehicle filled up with steam eliminating consumer's visibility. pulled over to side of road, narrowly avoiding a collision. Ts
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While driving I suddenly felt a burning sensation on my right foot that coincided with the passenger compartment filling up with what appeared to be steam. I had to take immediate evasive action to pull off onto the steep shoulder of a two lane highway. apparently the heater core failed, and what…
While driving I suddenly felt a burning sensation on my right foot that coincided with the passenger compartment filling up with what appeared to be steam. I had to take immediate evasive action to pull off onto the steep shoulder of a two lane highway. apparently the heater core failed, and what I felt on my foot was anti-freeze. fortunately I had shoes on so I was not injured. dealing with the interior facing a rapid "fog up" condition was potentially very dangerous. I didn't know something like this could happen!*ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
As my 11 year old son and I were driving slowly, during intermittent commute traffic, in the san francisco bay area, my 1993 volkswagen corrado blew hot steam and moisture out of the venting system inside the vehicle. Windows suddenly fogged up and I could not see out of the windows until I wiped…
As my 11 year old son and I were driving slowly, during intermittent commute traffic, in the san francisco bay area, my 1993 volkswagen corrado blew hot steam and moisture out of the venting system inside the vehicle. Windows suddenly fogged up and I could not see out of the windows until I wiped them down. After wiping the windows down (while stuck in the middle of the freeway!) and venting the steam out of the venting system and checking coolant system, I moved over to the freeway shoulder. Any time I use the heater or vent fan, the vehicles windows fog up immediately. This lead me to believe that there might be a recall in place or that a recall could be made by stating this information. I have never seen anything like this with any other vehicle that I have driven. My VW corrado IS in great overall condition. It IS taken care of quite well. It drives fine, but I can no longer use the heater or vent system. I have heard, through VW clubs, etc. That recalls were initiated for this vehicle.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
There was some fuel leakage coming from vehicle, it was leaking from the fuel lines to the fuel rail and causing a fuel smell, dealer replaced the fuel lines. *slc
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
White thick gas was coming from vents of vehicle. there was a little odor. also, thick white gas made visibility poor. contacted dealer, and dealer indicated problem was heater core. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
While driving cooling fan broke, causing engine to overheat and vehicle to stall out. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic indicated that the wires for cooling fan had been misrouted and needed to be changed.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Radiator fan seized up, loud grinding noise heard, then it stopped. Contacted dealer. *Ak consumer was told by dealership vehicle IS not covered under recall, although other vehicles in the same year have the same problem. *jb
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Coolant leakage from ducts onto floor and steam released through front window vents, causing loss of visibility. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Consumer had been having problem with cooling system fan just like in recall 98v295 000 coolant system fan. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core failed soon after I started engine. The engine was cold. Fumes/vapor started coming from the ventilation system into the car. Apparently this IS a known problem with 1990 corrados (nhtsa 96v115000 corrado recall) but the manufacturer has not issued a recall for later models, despite similar failures reported by other corrado owners (after 1990). *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Water pump has been replaced by dealer once, and needs to be replaced again. a recall has been issued on the cooling system, however, water pump was not included under the corrective action.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
No summary
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
After repairs on heater core recall.now the vehicle experiencing intermitent electrical function in dash .*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
After heater core failure repairs vehicle experienced intermitent electrical function . Checked to find coolant damage and advised not to drive due to threat of electricial short leading to dash fire .*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Heater core exploted steam and antifreez into interior of car floor and through the ducts. note not only the heater core that fails but also other coolant componets ,install coolant pressure throttle .
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While traveling noticed smoke was coming from under the hood, and engine overheated. dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informton.*ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
This serves as notification of an incident which I was urged to report to the nhtsa via the corrado club of america. The official nhtsa investigation number IS ea98-012. The incident was not reported to VW of america by myself, but perhaps by the dealer who performed the repairs; VW of santa monica…
This serves as notification of an incident which I was urged to report to the nhtsa via the corrado club of america. The official nhtsa investigation number IS ea98-012. The incident was not reported to VW of america by myself, but perhaps by the dealer who performed the repairs; VW of santa monica whose service was excellent. I was not charged for main parts or labor, only minor items such as gaskets and coolant. I only hope that this does not happen again and that the replacement part was better than the original as this occured at a most inconvenient time.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
While driving there IS a rattling noise coming from the engine cooling fan. dealer/manufacturer have been notified about the problem. Owner was informed that vehcle was not included in recall campaign 95v178000 engine cooling fan. Vehicle has the same exact symptoms as listed in recall. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
I had checked before hand if my heater core was under the current recall for 93 corrados, but it wasn't. now my heater core IS having problems and leaking into the passenger side of my vehicle. I cannot afford to pay for the $600 the dealer IS asking for putting in a $60 product. therefore I have no choice but to exchange the heater core myself which IS going to be a major pain.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
The heater core failed, allowing fluids and steam to release into the insde of the vehicle from the vents . Vehicle not included in recall 98v295000. please give any further details. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10213836Airbag Issues.
- 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128105This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128104This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 10026848Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
- 53604Conditions with engine intermittently will not start.
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