Volkswagen Corrado years to avoid
The Volkswagen Corrado years to avoid are 1992, 1993, 1990 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1989 is the cleanest year on record.
186
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
1989–1995
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Corrado years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | High complaint rate | 72 | |
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 52 | |
| 1990 | High complaint rate | 48 |
Every Corrado year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 4 | 2 | |
| 1993avoid | 52 | 3 | |
| 1992avoid | 72 | 3 | |
| 1991 | 9 | 2 | |
| 1990avoid | 48 | 3 | |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volkswagen Corrado years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Corrado years to avoid are 1992, 1993, 1990. The cleanest year on record is 1989.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen Corrado?
By complaint volume, 1989 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Corrado years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Corrado have?
Across all model years, the Corrado has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 186 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.