1992 Volkswagen Corrado Problems: Glass / wipers / cameras (50 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado is Glass / wipers / cameras (60% of 50 owner reports). There are 3 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Glass / wipers / cameras — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado?
30 of 50 filings named Glass / wipers / cameras (60% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Engine (9 reports).
There are 3 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Fuel system, Electrical, and Engine. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 1991 has 7 reports on file; this year has 50. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
- Crashes 0
- Fires 0
- Injuries 6
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) | 30 | 60.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 9 | 18.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 3 | 6.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 2 | 4.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) | 1 | 2.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 1 | 2.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 1 | 2.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 1 | 2.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 1 | 2.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 46 | 92.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 98V295000 was reported 533 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1996-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1996-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 1997-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1997-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1997-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 1998-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 1998-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 1998-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 1998-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 1999-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 1999-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 1999-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1999-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2000-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2000-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2001-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2001-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2001-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2001-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2002-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2002-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2003-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2004-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2005-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 92V058000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 93V102000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 98V295000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE98006 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA98012 |
Safety Recalls (3)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Fuel system, Electrical, and Engine.
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Recall campaign 92V058000
Fuel system
- Report date
- Component:
- Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy:
- REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
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Recall campaign 93V102000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 98V295000
Engine
- Report date
- Component:
- Engine (ENGINE)
- Consequence:
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado?
Owners named Glass / wipers / cameras most often — 30 of 50 reports (60%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Fuel system, Electrical, and Engine. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 1992 Volkswagen Corrado?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check windshield, wipers and any camera or sensor the listing claims is there. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.