What's New for 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2001
A top-of-the-line GLX trim level has been added to the existing lineup for 2001. All models get an anti "trunk entrapment" button to keep people from getting stuck in the cargo hold. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Reliability Rating
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Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Timing Belt, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, Engine Vacuum Hoses and the Combination Valve. The cost to replace the Timing Belt is estimated at $23.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. The cost to replace the MAF Sensor is estimated at $376.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Engine Vacuum Hoses is estimated at $25.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Combination Valve is estimated at $111.15 for parts and $117.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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5 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Volkswagen Cabrio
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