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2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS MT

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2002 Volkswagen Cabrio – front Unverified
Photo: 1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Cabrio (1E, 1995–2002); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Mk3 beige (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Mk3 beige (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: VW Golf III Cabrio PF Seite by KarleHorn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1998 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS MT is a 113-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,150 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

It makes 113 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

The Cabrio measures 160.4 inches long on a 97.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,857 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$21,150 ($38,209 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L SOHC I4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower113 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque122 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular gasoline
Tank Capacity13 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14-inch aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear14-inch aluminum alloy
Tires Front195/60R14
Tires Rear195/60R14
Dimensions & Weight
Length160.4 in
Width66.7 in
Height56 in
Wheelbase97.4 in
Curb Weight2,857 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2002 Volkswagon Cabrio Convertible w/SAB).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Volkswagen CABRIO.

30 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Volkswagen CABRIO

Owner Complaints

30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Volkswagen CABRIO (4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System10
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Air Bags4
Power Train4
Exterior Lighting3
Service Brakes3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 11, 2018 · Electrical System, Visibility
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. ON AUGUST 29, 2017, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (DAVID MAUS VOLKSWAGEN, 1050 LEE RD, ORLANDO, FL 32810) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE CONTACT…”
Aug 19, 2014 · Steering, Electrical System, Engine Fire
“WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IT JUST STOPPED WOULD NOT START. WENT TO LIFT THE HOOD IT WAS HOT AND IT SEEMS TO HAVE HAD A FIRE. AT A VW DEALER FOR OVER 2 WKS AND THEY STILL CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. SO FAR…”
Sep 30, 2013 · Electrical System
“ENGINE COIL SUDDENLY WENT BAD. HAD PRIOR REPAIR. *LN”
Oct 10, 2012 · Visibility
“2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. CONSUMER STATES THE REAR WINDOW FELL OUT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IT APPEARED, HER MODEL YEAR WAS THE ONLY YEAR, WHERE THE WINDOWS WERE GLUED IN, INSTEAD OF SEALED, IN THE…”
Jun 20, 2011 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System Fire
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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