1990 Volkswagen Corrado engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1990 volkswagen corrado. The contact was driving approximately 60-65 mph with the defroster activated when excessive amounts of steam began to emit through the vents. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who informed the contact that there was a small leak coming…”
filed Dec 7, 2010
“Dt*: the contact stated the heater core leaks. There is an nhtsa recall, # 96v115000, regarding the engine and engine cooling: cooling system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.”
filed Feb 21, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Conditions with engine intermittently will not start. *yc
9704109707D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 10, 1997
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Corrado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Corrado | 23 | 48% |
| 1992 Corrado | 13 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Volkswagen Corrado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.