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Apr 11, 2012 Electrical System 202,800 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS FINE IN THE MORNING, BUT AFTER WORK (APPROX 5 PM) IT EITHER DOES NOT WORK OR ONLY WORKS FOR A FEW MINUTES/MILES. SOMETIMES TAPPING ON THE FRONT OF THE GAUGE HELPS IT RESUME REGISTERING THE SPEED, SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT HELP. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS...

Apr 11, 2012 Electrical System 202,800 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS FINE IN THE MORNING, BUT AFTER WORK (APPROX 5 PM) IT EITHER DOES NOT WORK OR ONLY WORKS FOR A FEW MINUTES/MILES. SOMETIMES TAPPING ON THE FRONT OF THE GAUGE HELPS IT RESUME REGISTERING THE SPEED, SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT HELP. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS...

Mar 4, 2004 Electrical System

IT IS SUSPECTED THE WHOLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS FAULTY. BRAKE LIGHTS WILL CONSTANTLY BLOW, CAR WON'T START, DASHBOARD LIGHTS STAY OFF, SUNROOF WILL NOT WORK.*AK

Mar 4, 2004 Electrical System

IT IS SUSPECTED THE WHOLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS FAULTY. BRAKE LIGHTS WILL CONSTANTLY BLOW, CAR WON'T START, DASHBOARD LIGHTS STAY OFF, SUNROOF WILL NOT WORK.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, THEY COULD QUIT WORKING. HEADLIGHTS COULD BE ON, THEN TURN OFF.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, THEY COULD QUIT WORKING. HEADLIGHTS COULD BE ON, THEN TURN OFF.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, THEY COULD QUIT WORKING. HEADLIGHTS COULD BE ON, THEN TURN OFF.*AK

Nov 13, 2000 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, THEY COULD QUIT WORKING. HEADLIGHTS COULD BE ON, THEN TURN OFF.*AK

Oct 6, 2000 Structure

TRYING TO KEEP DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIME, BUT COULD NEVER KEEP IT CLOSED BECAUSE OF THE DOOR CHANNEL. THIS PROBLEM HAD BEEN THERE SINCE THE BEGINING.*AK

Oct 6, 2000 Structure

TRYING TO KEEP DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIME, BUT COULD NEVER KEEP IT CLOSED BECAUSE OF THE DOOR CHANNEL. THIS PROBLEM HAD BEEN THERE SINCE THE BEGINING.*AK

Jul 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLE- SUNROOF LATCH BROKE AFTER 2YEARS- BATTERY LEAKS 3 TIMES CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS SO OFTEN. PLASTIC PARTS THAT THE MFG ARE USING ARE BAD QUALITY THEREFORE CAUSING CONSTANT BREAKDOWS .. AK..

Jul 24, 2000 Steering

WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLE- SUNROOF LATCH BROKE AFTER 2YEARS- BATTERY LEAKS 3 TIMES CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS SO OFTEN. PLASTIC PARTS THAT THE MFG ARE USING ARE BAD QUALITY THEREFORE CAUSING CONSTANT BREAKDOWS .. AK..

Jul 24, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLE- SUNROOF LATCH BROKE AFTER 2YEARS- BATTERY LEAKS 3 TIMES CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS SO OFTEN. PLASTIC PARTS THAT THE MFG ARE USING ARE BAD QUALITY THEREFORE CAUSING CONSTANT BREAKDOWS .. AK..

Jul 24, 2000 Electrical System

WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLE- SUNROOF LATCH BROKE AFTER 2YEARS- BATTERY LEAKS 3 TIMES CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS SO OFTEN. PLASTIC PARTS THAT THE MFG ARE USING ARE BAD QUALITY THEREFORE CAUSING CONSTANT BREAKDOWS .. AK..

Jul 24, 2000 Electrical System

WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLE- SUNROOF LATCH BROKE AFTER 2YEARS- BATTERY LEAKS 3 TIMES CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS SO OFTEN. PLASTIC PARTS THAT THE MFG ARE USING ARE BAD QUALITY THEREFORE CAUSING CONSTANT BREAKDOWS .. AK..

Jul 24, 2000 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER FAILED-VALVE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY- NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE UNIT INSTEAD OF VALVE ONLY. COMMON PROBLEM WITH VW. NHTSA SHOULD HAVE THIS UNIT RECALLED. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLE- SUNROOF LATCH BROKE AFTER 2YEARS- BATTERY LEAKS 3 TIMES CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS SO OFTEN. PLASTIC PARTS THAT THE MFG ARE USING ARE BAD QUALITY THEREFORE CAUSING CONSTANT BREAKDOWS .. AK..

Jul 24, 2000 Steering

WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLE- SUNROOF LATCH BROKE AFTER 2YEARS- BATTERY LEAKS 3 TIMES CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS SO OFTEN. PLASTIC PARTS THAT THE MFG ARE USING ARE BAD QUALITY THEREFORE CAUSING CONSTANT BREAKDOWS .. AK..

Jul 24, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLE- SUNROOF LATCH BROKE AFTER 2YEARS- BATTERY LEAKS 3 TIMES CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS SO OFTEN. PLASTIC PARTS THAT THE MFG ARE USING ARE BAD QUALITY THEREFORE CAUSING CONSTANT BREAKDOWS .. AK..

Jul 24, 2000 Electrical System

WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLE- SUNROOF LATCH BROKE AFTER 2YEARS- BATTERY LEAKS 3 TIMES CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS SO OFTEN. PLASTIC PARTS THAT THE MFG ARE USING ARE BAD QUALITY THEREFORE CAUSING CONSTANT BREAKDOWS .. AK..

Jul 24, 2000 Electrical System

WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IS TERRIBLE- SUNROOF LATCH BROKE AFTER 2YEARS- BATTERY LEAKS 3 TIMES CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TWICE, MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS SO OFTEN. PLASTIC PARTS THAT THE MFG ARE USING ARE BAD QUALITY THEREFORE CAUSING CONSTANT BREAKDOWS .. AK..

Jul 24, 2000 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER FAILED-VALVE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY- NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE UNIT INSTEAD OF VALVE ONLY. COMMON PROBLEM WITH VW. NHTSA SHOULD HAVE THIS UNIT RECALLED. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY LEAKS - DESTROY THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Electrical System

BATTERY LEAKS - DESTROY THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 10, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 23, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND WOULD NOT SHIFT. CONTROLLER WAS NOT TRANSMITTING TO TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT. TRANSMISSION WAS BEING REPLACED. EFFECT OF A BAD TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO PACE WITH FLOWING TRAFFIC. *AK

May 23, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND WOULD NOT SHIFT. CONTROLLER WAS NOT TRANSMITTING TO TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT. TRANSMISSION WAS BEING REPLACED. EFFECT OF A BAD TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO PACE WITH FLOWING TRAFFIC. *AK

Mar 31, 2000 Electrical System

UNABLE TO REPAIR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (SPEEDOMETER) DUE TO PARTS SHORTAGE FROM VOLKSWAGEN. *AK

Mar 31, 2000 Electrical System

UNABLE TO REPAIR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (SPEEDOMETER) DUE TO PARTS SHORTAGE FROM VOLKSWAGEN. *AK

Mar 12, 2000 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE BECOME TANGLED 4 TIMES ON EACH SIDE. *AK

Mar 12, 2000 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE BECOME TANGLED 4 TIMES ON EACH SIDE. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO STAY OPEN AND NOT LATCH. DEALER SAID THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW DOOR LATCH ASSEMBY. *AK

Feb 11, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO STAY OPEN AND NOT LATCH. DEALER SAID THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW DOOR LATCH ASSEMBY. *AK

Oct 22, 1999 Structure

BEFORE RECEIVING A MFR. RECALL NOTICE ON HOOD LATCH; VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT( BENT HOOD ). LATER ON WHILE DRIVING THE ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 55 MPH THE HOOD POP OPEN, AND CRACKS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. NOTIFED DEALER OF RECALL AND INFORMED CONSUMER THEY REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECA...

Oct 22, 1999 Structure

BEFORE RECEIVING A MFR. RECALL NOTICE ON HOOD LATCH; VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT( BENT HOOD ). LATER ON WHILE DRIVING THE ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 55 MPH THE HOOD POP OPEN, AND CRACKS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. NOTIFED DEALER OF RECALL AND INFORMED CONSUMER THEY REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECA...

Oct 14, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

RECALL 98V160000/VW HOOD LATCH; BEFORE RECALL RECEIVED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HOOD LATCH FAILURE WHILE DRIVING A T APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MP.; HOOD UNLATCHED AND HIT TOP OF ROOF AND CRACKED FRONT WINDSHIELD. AFTER RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT LATCH WAS TEMPERED WI...

Oct 14, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

RECALL 98V160000/VW HOOD LATCH; BEFORE RECALL RECEIVED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HOOD LATCH FAILURE WHILE DRIVING A T APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MP.; HOOD UNLATCHED AND HIT TOP OF ROOF AND CRACKED FRONT WINDSHIELD. AFTER RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT LATCH WAS TEMPERED WI...

Jun 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND COLLIDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 1, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND COLLIDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT AFTER BEING PULLED OUT. YH

Mar 24, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT AFTER BEING PULLED OUT. YH

Mar 24, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT AFTER BEING PULLED OUT. YH

Mar 24, 1999 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT AFTER BEING PULLED OUT. YH

Dec 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR WHEEL CYLINDER FAILED AND BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Electrical System

ECU AND COIL WIRE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE STALLING.

Dec 2, 1998 Electrical System

ECU AND COIL WIRE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE STALLING.

Dec 2, 1998 Structure

REAR DOOR ALIGNED IMPROPERLY,DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

Dec 2, 1998 Structure

MIDDLE CONSOLE LOOSE AND LOCK BROKEN.

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH LOCK STICKS INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HIGH BEAM BULB FAILED,INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Unknown Or Other

HIGH BEAM BULB FAILED,INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Equipment

RADIO FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCK FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Dec 2, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BELTS AND VALVE COVER FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BELTS AND VALVE COVER FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LOCK RECALL WORK CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Dec 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR WHEEL CYLINDER FAILED AND BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Electrical System

ECU AND COIL WIRE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE STALLING.

Dec 2, 1998 Electrical System

ECU AND COIL WIRE FAILED CAUSING ENGINE STALLING.

Dec 2, 1998 Structure

REAR DOOR ALIGNED IMPROPERLY,DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

Dec 2, 1998 Structure

MIDDLE CONSOLE LOOSE AND LOCK BROKEN.

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR HATCH LOCK STICKS INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HIGH BEAM BULB FAILED,INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Unknown Or Other

HIGH BEAM BULB FAILED,INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Equipment

RADIO FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

TAIL LIGHT FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCK FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Exterior Lighting

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING NOISE.

Dec 2, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BELTS AND VALVE COVER FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BELTS AND VALVE COVER FAILED.

Dec 2, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LOCK RECALL WORK CAN NOT BE DONE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Oct 22, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM DEALER ABOUT TWO RECALLS, ONE IS ON THE HOOD LATCH RECALL #98V160000, AND THE OTHER IS THE REAR BRAKE LINE RECALL #98V195000. DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM DEALER ABOUT TWO RECALLS, ONE IS ON THE HOOD LATCH RECALL #98V160000, AND THE OTHER IS THE REAR BRAKE LINE RECALL #98V195000. DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM DEALER ABOUT TWO RECALLS, ONE IS ON THE HOOD LATCH RECALL #98V160000, AND THE OTHER IS THE REAR BRAKE LINE RECALL #98V195000. DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. *AK

Oct 22, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM DEALER ABOUT TWO RECALLS, ONE IS ON THE HOOD LATCH RECALL #98V160000, AND THE OTHER IS THE REAR BRAKE LINE RECALL #98V195000. DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 95V178000; WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOT OF NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT WAS BENT. ALSO, THAT ENTIRE ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Aug 19, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 95V178000; WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOT OF NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT WAS BENT. ALSO, THAT ENTIRE ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

Jul 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER RECEIVED AN IMPACT FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THE SIDE WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER READ IN MANUAL THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD ONLY DEPLO IF VEHCILE WAS HIT OR RECEIVED IMPACT IN THE FRONT. PASSENGER RECEIVED MINOR CUTS/ ABRASIONS FROM THE AIR BAGS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND CONSUMER ...

Jul 23, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER RECEIVED AN IMPACT FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THE SIDE WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER READ IN MANUAL THAT THE AIR BAGS WOULD ONLY DEPLO IF VEHCILE WAS HIT OR RECEIVED IMPACT IN THE FRONT. PASSENGER RECEIVED MINOR CUTS/ ABRASIONS FROM THE AIR BAGS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND CONSUMER ...

May 17, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE CAN NOT BE LOCKED. THE TUMBLER HAVE FALLEN OUT OF THE DOOR HANDLE LEAVING A HOLE. PRIOR TO FALLING OUT THE CAR LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE AND COULD NOT BE OPENED, PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE.

May 17, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

VEHICLE CAN NOT BE LOCKED. THE TUMBLER HAVE FALLEN OUT OF THE DOOR HANDLE LEAVING A HOLE. PRIOR TO FALLING OUT THE CAR LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE AND COULD NOT BE OPENED, PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE.

May 7, 1998 Structure

ALL THE DOOR LOCKS ARE POPPING OUT OF THE HOLE. (TUMBLER.) TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALE, R AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX THE LOCKS UNLESS THE DRIVER PAID FOR THE REPAIRS. DRIVER SAID COULD NOT GET IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE LOCKS BROKE, AND THE KEY DID NOT WORK. *AK

May 7, 1998 Structure

ALL THE DOOR LOCKS ARE POPPING OUT OF THE HOLE. (TUMBLER.) TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALE, R AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX THE LOCKS UNLESS THE DRIVER PAID FOR THE REPAIRS. DRIVER SAID COULD NOT GET IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE LOCKS BROKE, AND THE KEY DID NOT WORK. *AK

Mar 5, 1998 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. ALSO METAL THAT HOLDS WHEEL IS VISIBLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY DEALER. *AK

Mar 5, 1998 Steering

STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. ALSO METAL THAT HOLDS WHEEL IS VISIBLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY DEALER. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Air Bags

IAR BAGS: PULLED OUT OF GAS STATION OIN MAIN STREET AT 5MPH AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ON AND DID NOT HIT A BUMP OR ANYTHING, THE AIR BAGS JUST DEPLOYED. *AK

Oct 31, 1997 Air Bags

IAR BAGS: PULLED OUT OF GAS STATION OIN MAIN STREET AT 5MPH AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ON AND DID NOT HIT A BUMP OR ANYTHING, THE AIR BAGS JUST DEPLOYED. *AK

Sep 5, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINECOOLING FAN: FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL.

Sep 5, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINECOOLING FAN: FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL.

Apr 30, 1997 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR, CAUSING A SMELL OF MELTED PLASTIC AND SHORTAGE OF ELECTRICTY WHICH COULD RESULT INTHE VEHICLE BECOMING INOPERATIVE. DISTRIBUTOR OF ALTENATOR SAID THAT HE HAD TO ORDER 24 ALTERNATORS WHICH ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR 94-95 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. *AK

Apr 30, 1997 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR, CAUSING A SMELL OF MELTED PLASTIC AND SHORTAGE OF ELECTRICTY WHICH COULD RESULT INTHE VEHICLE BECOMING INOPERATIVE. DISTRIBUTOR OF ALTENATOR SAID THAT HE HAD TO ORDER 24 ALTERNATORS WHICH ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR 94-95 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. *AK

Mar 11, 1997 Equipment

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA HAS NOT SENT HER HER RECALL EPLACEMENT FOR THE JACK SINCE NOVEMBER OF 1995. SHE HAS CALLED THEM EVERY THREE MONTHS SINCE THEN AND STILL NO REPLACEMNT JACK. *AK

Mar 11, 1997 Equipment

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA HAS NOT SENT HER HER RECALL EPLACEMENT FOR THE JACK SINCE NOVEMBER OF 1995. SHE HAS CALLED THEM EVERY THREE MONTHS SINCE THEN AND STILL NO REPLACEMNT JACK. *AK

Feb 4, 1997 Equipment

RECEIVED RECALL LETTER REGARDING JACK NOT BEING PROPERLY MACHINED DURING MANUFACTURE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER MANY TIMES, NOT REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. 95V-054. *AK

Feb 4, 1997 Equipment

RECEIVED RECALL LETTER REGARDING JACK NOT BEING PROPERLY MACHINED DURING MANUFACTURE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER MANY TIMES, NOT REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. 95V-054. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKED UP IN THE COLD AND WHEN TRYING TO USE THE KEY, THE DOOR STILL WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER TRIED TO FIX THE DOOR BUT THEY HAVE NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM YET. *AK

Jan 30, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKED UP IN THE COLD AND WHEN TRYING TO USE THE KEY, THE DOOR STILL WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER TRIED TO FIX THE DOOR BUT THEY HAVE NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM YET. *AK

Jan 3, 1997 Equipment

WAITING FOR JACK SINCE NOVEMBER OF 1995. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER MANY TIMES. STILL NO JACK. *AK

Jan 3, 1997 Equipment

WAITING FOR JACK SINCE NOVEMBER OF 1995. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER MANY TIMES. STILL NO JACK. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

AT TIMES THE DOOR LOCKS STICK AND WILL NOT OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

AT TIMES THE DOOR LOCKS STICK AND WILL NOT OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Dec 9, 1996 Interior Lighting

DASHBOARD LIGHTS FAILED FOUR TIMES. *AK

Dec 9, 1996 Interior Lighting

DASHBOARD LIGHTS FAILED FOUR TIMES. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/DEFECTIVE ALARM/LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Steering

FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/DEFECTIVE ALARM/LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Equipment

FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/DEFECTIVE ALARM/LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Structure

FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/DEFECTIVE ALARM/LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Seats

FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/DEFECTIVE ALARM/LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/DEFECTIVE ALARM/LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Steering

FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/DEFECTIVE ALARM/LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Equipment

FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/DEFECTIVE ALARM/LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Structure

FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/DEFECTIVE ALARM/LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Oct 3, 1996 Seats

FUEL PUMP FAILED, ALSO LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/DEFECTIVE ALARM/LOOSE DRIVER'S SEAT/AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jul 30, 1996 Equipment

DEFECTIVE JACK RECALLED, REPLACEMENT JACK NOT RECEIVED AFTER WAITING NINE MONTHS.

Jul 30, 1996 Equipment

DEFECTIVE JACK RECALLED, REPLACEMENT JACK NOT RECEIVED AFTER WAITING NINE MONTHS.

Jun 11, 1996 Equipment

THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT SEND HIM HIS SCISSOR JACK REGARDING RECALL 95V054000. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURER ABOUT A JACK RECALL, AND CONSUMER WOULD BE SENT A REPLACEMENT, THE JACK NEVER CAME AND CONSUMER HAS CALLED EVERY SIX WEEKS THEIR EXPLANATION IS THAT ...

Jun 11, 1996 Equipment

THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT SEND HIM HIS SCISSOR JACK REGARDING RECALL 95V054000. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURER ABOUT A JACK RECALL, AND CONSUMER WOULD BE SENT A REPLACEMENT, THE JACK NEVER CAME AND CONSUMER HAS CALLED EVERY SIX WEEKS THEIR EXPLANATION IS THAT ...

Jan 4, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT ENGINE FAILURE, WHEN APPROX. 65MPH ENGINE SHUT DOWN, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DEALER'S MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX. TT

Jan 4, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT ENGINE FAILURE, WHEN APPROX. 65MPH ENGINE SHUT DOWN, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DEALER'S MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX. TT

Nov 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN RIDING OVER A DISFIGURATION IN THE ROAD. BOTTOM OF VEHICLE SCRAPED ROAD W/LOSING CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Nov 7, 1995 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN RIDING OVER A DISFIGURATION IN THE ROAD. BOTTOM OF VEHICLE SCRAPED ROAD W/LOSING CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN ACCIDENT AT 25-30MPH AT 12:00 POSITION DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN ACCIDENT AT 25-30MPH AT 12:00 POSITION PASSENGER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN ACCIDENT AT 25-30MPH AT 12:00 POSITION DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Air Bags Crash

IN ACCIDENT AT 25-30MPH AT 12:00 POSITION PASSENGER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Oct 10, 1995 Exterior Lighting

LEFT HEADLIGHT BROKEN. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER BROKE. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Visibility

SUNROOF LEAKS. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Tires

GOODYEAR TIRES DEFLATED. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAK. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Exterior Lighting

LEFT HEADLIGHT BROKEN. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER BROKE. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Visibility

SUNROOF LEAKS. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Tires

GOODYEAR TIRES DEFLATED. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SD

Oct 10, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAK. *SD

Oct 3, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE HOSE CAME APART DUE TO FUEL LEAKAGE. TT CONSUMER NOTICED FAULTY FUEL LINE HOSE DUE TO STRONG GAS FUMES. *SLC

Oct 3, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE HOSE CAME APART DUE TO FUEL LEAKAGE. TT CONSUMER NOTICED FAULTY FUEL LINE HOSE DUE TO STRONG GAS FUMES. *SLC

Sep 5, 1995 Air Bags

DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVERS ARM, ALSO FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG. *DSH

Sep 5, 1995 Air Bags

DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVERS ARM, ALSO FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG. *DSH

Aug 15, 1995 Electrical System

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FAILED. *AK

Aug 15, 1995 Electrical System

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FAILED. *AK

Jun 26, 1995 Exterior Lighting

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT DESIGN COULD CAUSE ADDITIONAL HARM TO BATTERY. *SKD

Jun 26, 1995 Exterior Lighting

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT DESIGN COULD CAUSE ADDITIONAL HARM TO BATTERY. *SKD