Sell your Volkswagen Cabrio for cash
We buy Volkswagen Cabrios from every year, 1995–2002, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Volkswagen Cabrio by year
The Cabrio is a small car sold from 1995–2002 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 162 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Cabrio | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22–24 | 0 | 15 |
| 1996 Cabrio | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22–23 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 Cabrio | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22–24 | 0 | 14 |
| 1998 Cabrio | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22–24 | 1 | 21 |
| 1999 Cabrio | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22–24 | 0 | 29 |
| 2000 Cabrio | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22–24 | 1 | 16 |
| 2001 Cabrio | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22–24 | 1 | 38 |
| 2002 Cabrio | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23–24 | 0 | 23 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Volkswagen Cabrio problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Cabrio, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Volkswagen Cabrio: questions
How much is a junk Volkswagen Cabrio worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Cabrios with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Volkswagen Cabrios that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2002), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Volkswagen Cabrio year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2001 Cabrio (38). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, visibility and vehicle speed control.
Which Volkswagen Cabrio year has the most recalls?
The 1998 Cabrio has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 1. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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