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14E007000 Mar 7, 2014 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after Nov...

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Dec 13, 2016 Visibility/wiper 71,000 mi

WHITE METAL USED IN FRONT AND READ WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND ALSO REAR HATCH DOOR LATCH FLAKE APART AND CRUMBLE MAKING WIPERS AND LATCH UNUSABLE. REPLACED FRONT WIPER ASSEMBLY JUNE 2012, REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK, SAME WITH REAR DOOR LATCH. FRONT WIPERS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY WHILE IN A SUMMER DOWNPO...

Dec 13, 2016 Visibility/wiper 71,000 mi

WHITE METAL USED IN FRONT AND READ WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND ALSO REAR HATCH DOOR LATCH FLAKE APART AND CRUMBLE MAKING WIPERS AND LATCH UNUSABLE. REPLACED FRONT WIPER ASSEMBLY JUNE 2012, REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK, SAME WITH REAR DOOR LATCH. FRONT WIPERS STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY WHILE IN A SUMMER DOWNPO...

Sep 8, 2015 Seat Belts 215,000 mi

THIS STARTED TO OCCUR ABOUT 2009, ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO. WHEN I PUSHED UP THE REAR SEATS, I DISCOVERED THAT THE CENTER SEAT BELT WAS TIGHT AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. I COULDN'T EVEN PUSH THE REAR SEAT BACK DOWN BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT WAS SO EXTREMELY TIGHT. WITHIN A YEAR OR TWO LATER, ALL OF THE REAR SEAT...

Sep 8, 2015 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FIRE IN 1999 VW GOLF TDI: 2003-01-14, MILEAGE 88290, LIGHTS AND GAUGES ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WERE ACTING FLAKY AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SOME LIGHTS WERE DIM AND SOME WERE BURNT OUT. 2003-02-05, I BOUGHT NEW INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. PLAN WAS TO HAVE DEALERSHIP REPLACE FAULTY ONE ...

Sep 8, 2015 Visibility/wiper 100,000 mi

WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCHES AND INTERIOR LIGHTS STARTED TO MALFUNCTION EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE CAR, STARTING ABOUT 2003. MY PASSENGER WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR ONCE, AND THE SAME HAPPENED FOR MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW TWICE. THE WINDOW SWITCHES ARE FLAKY AND REQUIRE INTENSE CONCENTRATION TO TAP THEM JU...

Sep 8, 2015 Seat Belts 215,000 mi

THIS STARTED TO OCCUR ABOUT 2009, ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO. WHEN I PUSHED UP THE REAR SEATS, I DISCOVERED THAT THE CENTER SEAT BELT WAS TIGHT AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. I COULDN'T EVEN PUSH THE REAR SEAT BACK DOWN BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT WAS SO EXTREMELY TIGHT. WITHIN A YEAR OR TWO LATER, ALL OF THE REAR SEAT...

Sep 8, 2015 Electrical System Fire 90,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FIRE IN 1999 VW GOLF TDI: 2003-01-14, MILEAGE 88290, LIGHTS AND GAUGES ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WERE ACTING FLAKY AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. SOME LIGHTS WERE DIM AND SOME WERE BURNT OUT. 2003-02-05, I BOUGHT NEW INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. PLAN WAS TO HAVE DEALERSHIP REPLACE FAULTY ONE ...

Sep 8, 2015 Visibility/wiper 100,000 mi

WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCHES AND INTERIOR LIGHTS STARTED TO MALFUNCTION EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE CAR, STARTING ABOUT 2003. MY PASSENGER WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR ONCE, AND THE SAME HAPPENED FOR MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW TWICE. THE WINDOW SWITCHES ARE FLAKY AND REQUIRE INTENSE CONCENTRATION TO TAP THEM JU...

Jan 28, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 126,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VALVE IN THE FUEL CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VALVE BECOMES CLOGGED WITH THE FUEL. HE HAS RESEARCHED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS FAILURE AND STATED THAT VOLKSWAGEN IS AWARE, BUT DOES NOTHING TO RECT...

Jan 28, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 126,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VALVE IN THE FUEL CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VALVE BECOMES CLOGGED WITH THE FUEL. HE HAS RESEARCHED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS FAILURE AND STATED THAT VOLKSWAGEN IS AWARE, BUT DOES NOTHING TO RECT...

Dec 18, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE VEHICLE HAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE O RING DEFECT. THE DEFECT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE 44K TREATMENT TO RECTIFY THE FAILURE AND NOW THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM NEEDS ...

Dec 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE VEHICLE HAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE O RING DEFECT. THE DEFECT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE 44K TREATMENT TO RECTIFY THE FAILURE AND NOW THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM NEEDS ...

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE VEHICLE HAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE O RING DEFECT. THE DEFECT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE 44K TREATMENT TO RECTIFY THE FAILURE AND NOW THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM NEEDS ...

Dec 18, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE VEHICLE HAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE O RING DEFECT. THE DEFECT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE 44K TREATMENT TO RECTIFY THE FAILURE AND NOW THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM NEEDS ...

Dec 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE VEHICLE HAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE O RING DEFECT. THE DEFECT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE 44K TREATMENT TO RECTIFY THE FAILURE AND NOW THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM NEEDS ...

Dec 18, 2007 Power Train 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE VEHICLE HAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE O RING DEFECT. THE DEFECT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE 44K TREATMENT TO RECTIFY THE FAILURE AND NOW THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM NEEDS ...

Nov 22, 2007 Visibility 86,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. *TR

Nov 22, 2007 Visibility 86,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. *TR

Sep 21, 2007 Tires 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE VEHICLE HAS DOUGLAS & LOMASON (19570R14) TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE PULLED OVER, NOTICED A FLAT TIRE, AND REPLACED IT WITH A SPARE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CASE SEPARATED. THE FAILURE...

Sep 21, 2007 Tires 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE VEHICLE HAS DOUGLAS & LOMASON (19570R14) TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE PULLED OVER, NOTICED A FLAT TIRE, AND REPLACED IT WITH A SPARE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CASE SEPARATED. THE FAILURE...

Dec 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS. *NM

Dec 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS. *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SAFETY RECALL RECEIVED REGARDING THE DEFECT WITH THE FUEL SUPPLY MODULE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED HE DID SMELL GAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER NO LONGER LIVES IN THE UNITED STATES AND WHERE SHE LIVES NOW NO ONE WAS FAMILIAR WITH AMERICA...

Sep 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SAFETY RECALL RECEIVED REGARDING THE DEFECT WITH THE FUEL SUPPLY MODULE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED HE DID SMELL GAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER NO LONGER LIVES IN THE UNITED STATES AND WHERE SHE LIVES NOW NO ONE WAS FAMILIAR WITH AMERICA...

Jul 7, 2005 Power Train 110,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 GOLF 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT HAS A HOLE IN ITS CORE. WHEN SHOPPING AROUND TO GET A USED OR NEW TRANSMISSION(I CALLED OVER 20 DIFFERENT COMPANIES AROUND THE US) I WAS TOLD, BY SEVERAL COMPANIES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSMISSION. SOME SALES PEOPLE DID NOT EVEN ...

Jul 7, 2005 Power Train 110,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 GOLF 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT HAS A HOLE IN ITS CORE. WHEN SHOPPING AROUND TO GET A USED OR NEW TRANSMISSION(I CALLED OVER 20 DIFFERENT COMPANIES AROUND THE US) I WAS TOLD, BY SEVERAL COMPANIES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY TRANSMISSION. SOME SALES PEOPLE DID NOT EVEN ...

Jul 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,500 mi

DT: 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING BECAUSE THE SUPPLY FITTING WAS CRACKED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, WHICH CAUSED A POOL OF FUEL TO FORM UNDER THE BACK SEAT. ALSO, FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE VEHICLE ONTO THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER FOUND VARIOUS WEBSITES THAT THER...

Jul 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 63,500 mi

DT: 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING BECAUSE THE SUPPLY FITTING WAS CRACKED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, WHICH CAUSED A POOL OF FUEL TO FORM UNDER THE BACK SEAT. ALSO, FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE VEHICLE ONTO THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER FOUND VARIOUS WEBSITES THAT THER...

Jan 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,902 mi

CAR STARTED SMELLING STRONGLY OF GASOLINE ON THE INSIDE AS WELL AS ON THE OUTSIDE. A GASOLINE PUDDLE WAS FORMING UNDER THE CAR WHEN PARKED. CAR COULD NOT BE PARKED INSIDE ANY FURTHER. VW DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP (OLD PART IS NOT AVAILABLE). REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAD T...

Jan 25, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 26,902 mi

CAR STARTED SMELLING STRONGLY OF GASOLINE ON THE INSIDE AS WELL AS ON THE OUTSIDE. A GASOLINE PUDDLE WAS FORMING UNDER THE CAR WHEN PARKED. CAR COULD NOT BE PARKED INSIDE ANY FURTHER. VW DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP (OLD PART IS NOT AVAILABLE). REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAD T...

Dec 27, 2004 Steering 16,000 mi

RECALL 00V280000, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Dec 27, 2004 Steering 16,000 mi

RECALL 00V280000, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Oct 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP LEAKED CAUSING AN EXTREMELY STRONG SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. *BF *NM

Oct 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP LEAKED CAUSING AN EXTREMELY STRONG SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. *BF *NM

Oct 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, A BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS INSIDE OF THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FIL...

Oct 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, A BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS INSIDE OF THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FIL...

Sep 17, 2004 Fuel System, Other 52,000 mi

THE FUEL PUMP ON MY 1999 VW GOLF HAS FAILED TWICE. I FEEL THIS IS BOTH A DEFECT AND HIGHLY DANGEROUS. THE FUEL PUMP CRACKED AND DUMPED FUEL OUT ONTO THE PAVEMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS UNUSUAL, BUT WHEN I WAS IN THE SECOND TIME, I MET ANOTHER VW OWNER WITH THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. VW CONTINUES...

Sep 17, 2004 Fuel System, Other 52,000 mi

THE FUEL PUMP ON MY 1999 VW GOLF HAS FAILED TWICE. I FEEL THIS IS BOTH A DEFECT AND HIGHLY DANGEROUS. THE FUEL PUMP CRACKED AND DUMPED FUEL OUT ONTO THE PAVEMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS UNUSUAL, BUT WHEN I WAS IN THE SECOND TIME, I MET ANOTHER VW OWNER WITH THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. VW CONTINUES...

Jul 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF HAS 35,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD MY DEALERSHIP ORDER A PART BACK IN AUGUST OF 2003 WHILE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY STILL COVERED IT THEY NEVER ORDERED IT AND NOW WANT ME TO PAY FOR THIS PART. I HAVE THE DOCUMENT SAYING THEY WOULD ORDER THE PART. PLUS MY CAR HAS HAD DEFECTIVE PROBL...

Jul 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF HAS 35,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD MY DEALERSHIP ORDER A PART BACK IN AUGUST OF 2003 WHILE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY STILL COVERED IT THEY NEVER ORDERED IT AND NOW WANT ME TO PAY FOR THIS PART. I HAVE THE DOCUMENT SAYING THEY WOULD ORDER THE PART. PLUS MY CAR HAS HAD DEFECTIVE PROBL...

Jul 4, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

SMELL OF GAS HEAVY INSIDE THE CAR. SMELL EQUALLY AS BAD IF WINDOWS ARE ROLLED DOWN. GRADUAL DECREASE IN THE MILES TO GALLON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL COMPONENT THAT SITS UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF BACK SEAT. HAPPENED AGAIN ONE YEAR AND 1 MONTH LATER. CAR THEN...

Jul 4, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 42,000 mi

SMELL OF GAS HEAVY INSIDE THE CAR. SMELL EQUALLY AS BAD IF WINDOWS ARE ROLLED DOWN. GRADUAL DECREASE IN THE MILES TO GALLON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL COMPONENT THAT SITS UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF BACK SEAT. HAPPENED AGAIN ONE YEAR AND 1 MONTH LATER. CAR THEN...

May 10, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 23,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE HOOD ON MY 1999 VW GOLF UNEXPECTEDLY OPENED AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD WITH A DEGREE OF IMPACT THAT DENTED THE HOOD IN SEVERAL PLACES AND THE HOOD WILL NO LONGER CLOSE. I WAS FORCED TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE I COULD NOT SEE. THE CARS B...

May 10, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 23,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE HOOD ON MY 1999 VW GOLF UNEXPECTEDLY OPENED AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD WITH A DEGREE OF IMPACT THAT DENTED THE HOOD IN SEVERAL PLACES AND THE HOOD WILL NO LONGER CLOSE. I WAS FORCED TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE I COULD NOT SEE. THE CARS B...

Mar 12, 2004 Suspension 72,606 mi

I OWN A 1999 VW GOLF GL THAT HAD TO HAVE ITS LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE DANGEROUSLY WORN OUT AND COULD HAVE BROKEN OFF AT ANYTIME. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND INJURY. I HAD MY CAR IN THE GARAGE TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE MAJOR PROBLEM...

Mar 12, 2004 Suspension 72,606 mi

I OWN A 1999 VW GOLF GL THAT HAD TO HAVE ITS LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE DANGEROUSLY WORN OUT AND COULD HAVE BROKEN OFF AT ANYTIME. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND INJURY. I HAD MY CAR IN THE GARAGE TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE MAJOR PROBLEM...

Oct 29, 2003 Visibility

RECALL REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS CHARGED $313.63 AND REPAIRS WERE HALF COMPLETED.*MR SINCE IT WAS A RECALL, THE WORK PERFORMED WAS SUPPOSE TO BE FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER ONLY PERFORMED HALF THE WORK AND LEFT A BROKEN PART IN THE DOOR WHICH HAD TO BE REMOV...

Oct 29, 2003 Visibility

RECALL REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS CHARGED $313.63 AND REPAIRS WERE HALF COMPLETED.*MR SINCE IT WAS A RECALL, THE WORK PERFORMED WAS SUPPOSE TO BE FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER ONLY PERFORMED HALF THE WORK AND LEFT A BROKEN PART IN THE DOOR WHICH HAD TO BE REMOV...

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,710 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BROKEN. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,710 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BROKEN. *LA

Jul 11, 2003 Exterior Lighting 28,245 mi

THIS CAR HAS HAD A FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 3 TIMES IN 2 YEARS. THIS LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITH NO BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A SERIOUS DANGER TO ANYONE IN THE VEHICLE AND OTHER VEHICLES AROUND IT AS THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN SLOWING DOWN.HE SWITCH HAS BE...

Jul 11, 2003 Exterior Lighting 28,245 mi

THIS CAR HAS HAD A FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 3 TIMES IN 2 YEARS. THIS LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITH NO BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A SERIOUS DANGER TO ANYONE IN THE VEHICLE AND OTHER VEHICLES AROUND IT AS THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN SLOWING DOWN.HE SWITCH HAS BE...

Jun 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,000 mi

FUEL PUMP BEGAN LEAKING AGAIN JUNE 11, 2003 AT @ 30,000 MILES. FUEL PUMP HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AFTER SEVERE LEAKAGE DUE TO CRACKED PLASTIC HOUSING SEPTEMBER, 2000 AT @ 19,000 MILES. FUEL PUMPS SHOULD NOT ROUTINELY FAIL IN SUCH HAZARDOUS FASHION EACH 15,000 MILES -- UNDER WARRANTY OR NO. *NL...

Jun 16, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,000 mi

FUEL PUMP BEGAN LEAKING AGAIN JUNE 11, 2003 AT @ 30,000 MILES. FUEL PUMP HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AFTER SEVERE LEAKAGE DUE TO CRACKED PLASTIC HOUSING SEPTEMBER, 2000 AT @ 19,000 MILES. FUEL PUMPS SHOULD NOT ROUTINELY FAIL IN SUCH HAZARDOUS FASHION EACH 15,000 MILES -- UNDER WARRANTY OR NO. *NL...

Mar 23, 2003 Seat Belts 65,000 mi

WHEN I LET DOWN THE BACK SEAT ON MY 99 VW GOLF THE SEAT BELT PULLS UP THE SLACK, BUT WHEN I TRY TO PUT THE SEAT BACK UP, IT DOES NOT RELEASE.*JB

Mar 23, 2003 Seat Belts 65,000 mi

WHEN I LET DOWN THE BACK SEAT ON MY 99 VW GOLF THE SEAT BELT PULLS UP THE SLACK, BUT WHEN I TRY TO PUT THE SEAT BACK UP, IT DOES NOT RELEASE.*JB

Feb 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,822 mi

FOUR YEAR OLD CAR WITH 42,822 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED A FEW TIME ON ACCELERATING THURSDAY NIGHT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT SOLID FRIDAY MORNING, AND ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER THE ENGINE SIEZED. VW TELLS ME THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY DEAD.

Feb 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,822 mi

FOUR YEAR OLD CAR WITH 42,822 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED A FEW TIME ON ACCELERATING THURSDAY NIGHT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT SOLID FRIDAY MORNING, AND ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER THE ENGINE SIEZED. VW TELLS ME THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY DEAD.

Dec 30, 2002 Structure

THE BODY OF THE DOOR STRUCK THE MAIN BODY OF THE VEHICLE WHEN CLOSED, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE MAIN BODY OF THE VEHICLE, AND ALSO CAUSED LOUD HINGE NOISES.*JB

Dec 30, 2002 Structure

THE BODY OF THE DOOR STRUCK THE MAIN BODY OF THE VEHICLE WHEN CLOSED, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE MAIN BODY OF THE VEHICLE, AND ALSO CAUSED LOUD HINGE NOISES.*JB

Nov 6, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR CENTER SEATBELT MECHANISM FAILURE. SEATBELTS SHOULD NEVER FAIL. DT

Nov 6, 2002 Seat Belts

REAR CENTER SEATBELT MECHANISM FAILURE. SEATBELTS SHOULD NEVER FAIL. DT

Sep 27, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PLASTIC CONNECTORS WHICH KEEP THE SIDE DOOR WINDOWS IN PLACE ARE BREAKING AND CAUSES THE WINDOWS TO DROP DOWN INSIDE THE DOORS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOUR TIMES . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PLASTIC CONNECTORS WHICH KEEP THE SIDE DOOR WINDOWS IN PLACE ARE BREAKING AND CAUSES THE WINDOWS TO DROP DOWN INSIDE THE DOORS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOUR TIMES . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TWO AREAS WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING ARE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FOR NO REASON. THEY HAVE ASKED US IF WE CLOSED THE GAS CAP TIGHTLY? WE ALWAYS DO! EACH TIME THEY SAY IT IS SOMETHING ELSE WHICH IS NOW GETTING COSTLY. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE OVERW...

Sep 21, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THE TWO AREAS WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING ARE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FOR NO REASON. THEY HAVE ASKED US IF WE CLOSED THE GAS CAP TIGHTLY? WE ALWAYS DO! EACH TIME THEY SAY IT IS SOMETHING ELSE WHICH IS NOW GETTING COSTLY. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE OVERW...

Sep 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TWO AREAS WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING ARE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FOR NO REASON. THEY HAVE ASKED US IF WE CLOSED THE GAS CAP TIGHTLY? WE ALWAYS DO! EACH TIME THEY SAY IT IS SOMETHING ELSE WHICH IS NOW GETTING COSTLY. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE OVERW...

Sep 21, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THE TWO AREAS WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH SINCE THE VERY BEGINNING ARE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON FOR NO REASON. THEY HAVE ASKED US IF WE CLOSED THE GAS CAP TIGHTLY? WE ALWAYS DO! EACH TIME THEY SAY IT IS SOMETHING ELSE WHICH IS NOW GETTING COSTLY. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE OVERW...

Aug 9, 2002 Visibility

WHEN WINDOW REGULATOR FAILS, THE WINDOW DROPS IN THE DOOR. IF DRIVING IN RAIN OR -20 DEGREES WEATHER, IT BECOMES A SAFETY HAZARD. I'D LIKE TO SEE A RECALL SOON ON THIS.*AK

Aug 9, 2002 Visibility

WHEN WINDOW REGULATOR FAILS, THE WINDOW DROPS IN THE DOOR. IF DRIVING IN RAIN OR -20 DEGREES WEATHER, IT BECOMES A SAFETY HAZARD. I'D LIKE TO SEE A RECALL SOON ON THIS.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING AN EMERGENCY STOP. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED THAT HOT EXHAUST GASES WHERE BLOWING ON A BRAKE VALVE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. EXHUAST SYSTEM WAS RUSTED OUT AND THE VALVE IS SITUATED NEAR THE HOLE IN THE SYSTEM.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING AN EMERGENCY STOP. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED THAT HOT EXHAUST GASES WHERE BLOWING ON A BRAKE VALVE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. EXHUAST SYSTEM WAS RUSTED OUT AND THE VALVE IS SITUATED NEAR THE HOLE IN THE SYSTEM.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BROKEN 4 TIMES, 3 ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE & 1 ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BROKEN AS WELL ON A 2 YEAR OLD CAR PURCHASED AS NEW! VOLKSWAGEN HAS REFUSED TO PAY OR HELP WITH ANY OF THE COSTS OF SAID PARTS

Jul 26, 2002 Equipment

WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BROKEN 4 TIMES, 3 ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE & 1 ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BROKEN AS WELL ON A 2 YEAR OLD CAR PURCHASED AS NEW! VOLKSWAGEN HAS REFUSED TO PAY OR HELP WITH ANY OF THE COSTS OF SAID PARTS

Jul 26, 2002 Visibility

WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BROKEN 4 TIMES, 3 ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE & 1 ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BROKEN AS WELL ON A 2 YEAR OLD CAR PURCHASED AS NEW! VOLKSWAGEN HAS REFUSED TO PAY OR HELP WITH ANY OF THE COSTS OF SAID PARTS

Jul 26, 2002 Equipment

WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BROKEN 4 TIMES, 3 ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE & 1 ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BROKEN AS WELL ON A 2 YEAR OLD CAR PURCHASED AS NEW! VOLKSWAGEN HAS REFUSED TO PAY OR HELP WITH ANY OF THE COSTS OF SAID PARTS

Jul 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMERS VEHICLE REEKED OF GASOLINE. THE FUMES WERE SEEPING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE DEALER WAS VERY CONCERNED AND SURPRISED THE VEHICLE MADE IT TO THE SHOP BECAUSE OF HOW EXTENSIVE THE LEAK WAS. THE PART NEEDED TO FIX VEHICLE IS ON A NATIONAL BACKORDER. *JG

Jul 12, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMERS VEHICLE REEKED OF GASOLINE. THE FUMES WERE SEEPING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE DEALER WAS VERY CONCERNED AND SURPRISED THE VEHICLE MADE IT TO THE SHOP BECAUSE OF HOW EXTENSIVE THE LEAK WAS. THE PART NEEDED TO FIX VEHICLE IS ON A NATIONAL BACKORDER. *JG

Jul 11, 2002 Electrical System

THE BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR.*AK

Jul 11, 2002 Electrical System

THE BATTERY EXPLODED WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE DEALER HAS NO IDEA WHY THE BRAKE LIGHT SWTCH KEEPS FAILING. *AK

Apr 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE DEALER HAS NO IDEA WHY THE BRAKE LIGHT SWTCH KEEPS FAILING. *AK

Apr 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEEL BEARING MAKES A STREAKING NOISE. ALSO, VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 12, 2002 Suspension

WHEEL BEARING MAKES A STREAKING NOISE. ALSO, VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEEL BEARING MAKES A STREAKING NOISE. ALSO, VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 12, 2002 Suspension

WHEEL BEARING MAKES A STREAKING NOISE. ALSO, VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,500 mi

I AM CONCERNED THAT SINCE THIS ENGINE MOUNT FAILED, WHAT ABOUT THE MOUNT ON THE OTHER SIDE? IS THERE A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE? ARE THERE OTHER GOLF OWNERS OUT THERE WHO WILL POTENTIALLY BE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM? IT SEEMS UNBELIEVABLE TO ME THAT AN ENGINE MOUNT COULD FAIL ON THIS NEW OF A ...

Apr 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,500 mi

I AM CONCERNED THAT SINCE THIS ENGINE MOUNT FAILED, WHAT ABOUT THE MOUNT ON THE OTHER SIDE? IS THERE A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE? ARE THERE OTHER GOLF OWNERS OUT THERE WHO WILL POTENTIALLY BE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM? IT SEEMS UNBELIEVABLE TO ME THAT AN ENGINE MOUNT COULD FAIL ON THIS NEW OF A ...

Mar 7, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF (NOT STALL), THE CAUSE WAS THE POWER SUPPLY RELAY FOR THE DIESEL ENGINE. *YH

Mar 7, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF (NOT STALL), THE CAUSE WAS THE POWER SUPPLY RELAY FOR THE DIESEL ENGINE. *YH

Mar 7, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF (NOT STALL), THE CAUSE WAS THE POWER SUPPLY RELAY FOR THE DIESEL ENGINE. *YH

Mar 7, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF (NOT STALL), THE CAUSE WAS THE POWER SUPPLY RELAY FOR THE DIESEL ENGINE. *YH

Feb 7, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 27, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT ONLY 54,000 MILES AFTER A HISTORY OF PERFECT UP-KEEP. THE DEALERSHIP THAT IS DOING THE WORK SAYS ONE SINGLE VALET PARKING JOB COULD HAVE CAUSED THE DAMAGE AND LOCAL MECHANIC SAYS ALL THE 99?S ARE COMING IN WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER THEMSELVES WAS C...

Jan 27, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT ONLY 54,000 MILES AFTER A HISTORY OF PERFECT UP-KEEP. THE DEALERSHIP THAT IS DOING THE WORK SAYS ONE SINGLE VALET PARKING JOB COULD HAVE CAUSED THE DAMAGE AND LOCAL MECHANIC SAYS ALL THE 99?S ARE COMING IN WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER THEMSELVES WAS C...

Jan 27, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT ONLY 54,000 MILES AFTER A HISTORY OF PERFECT UP-KEEP. THE DEALERSHIP THAT IS DOING THE WORK SAYS ONE SINGLE VALET PARKING JOB COULD HAVE CAUSED THE DAMAGE AND LOCAL MECHANIC SAYS ALL THE 99?S ARE COMING IN WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER THEMSELVES WAS C...

Jan 27, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT ONLY 54,000 MILES AFTER A HISTORY OF PERFECT UP-KEEP. THE DEALERSHIP THAT IS DOING THE WORK SAYS ONE SINGLE VALET PARKING JOB COULD HAVE CAUSED THE DAMAGE AND LOCAL MECHANIC SAYS ALL THE 99?S ARE COMING IN WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER THEMSELVES WAS C...

Jan 9, 2002 Electrical System

RELAY QUIT WORKING AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON A 10 DEGREE MORNING. *AK

Jan 9, 2002 Electrical System

RELAY QUIT WORKING AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON A 10 DEGREE MORNING. *AK

Oct 2, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING WHILE ON FREEWAY, ONLY GOOD LUCK ALLOWED ME TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. ENGINE RESTARTED 5 MINUTES, I CONTINUE DRIVING, NOW ONLY IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE. ALMOST MADE IT HOME, ENGINE DIES SUDDENLY AGAIN, SAME 5 MINUTE WAIT, ENGINE STARTS AND RUNS JUST FINE. I AM AN ENGINE...

Oct 2, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING WHILE ON FREEWAY, ONLY GOOD LUCK ALLOWED ME TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. ENGINE RESTARTED 5 MINUTES, I CONTINUE DRIVING, NOW ONLY IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE. ALMOST MADE IT HOME, ENGINE DIES SUDDENLY AGAIN, SAME 5 MINUTE WAIT, ENGINE STARTS AND RUNS JUST FINE. I AM AN ENGINE...

Sep 27, 2001 Seat Belts

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CENTER REAR SEATBELT RETRACTS AND WILL NOT COME OUT AGAIN. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, A DEALER (NOT THE PURCHASE DEALER) WAS ABLE TO REPAIR IT, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN, AND WAS REPLACED. NOW, A YEAR LATER IT FAILED YET AGAIN. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN, AND CANNOT DRIVE WITH THE...

Sep 27, 2001 Seat Belts

THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE CENTER REAR SEATBELT RETRACTS AND WILL NOT COME OUT AGAIN. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, A DEALER (NOT THE PURCHASE DEALER) WAS ABLE TO REPAIR IT, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN, AND WAS REPLACED. NOW, A YEAR LATER IT FAILED YET AGAIN. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN, AND CANNOT DRIVE WITH THE...

Aug 21, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REGULATOR IS DEFECTIVE. WINDOW CAN, AT ANY TIME, FALL INTO DOOR FRAME. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Aug 21, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOW REGULATOR IS DEFECTIVE. WINDOW CAN, AT ANY TIME, FALL INTO DOOR FRAME. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC DEFECTS THAT MANUFACTER CANNOT/WILL NOT FIX. CAR WILL STOP AT CRUISE SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING AND DURING ACCELERATION. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER5 TIMES SINCE MAY TO DATE. NO FIX AVAILABLE YET. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN MANY ROAD CONDITIONS. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC DEFECTS THAT MANUFACTER CANNOT/WILL NOT FIX. CAR WILL STOP AT CRUISE SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING AND DURING ACCELERATION. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER5 TIMES SINCE MAY TO DATE. NO FIX AVAILABLE YET. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN MANY ROAD CONDITIONS. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC DEFECTS THAT MANUFACTER CANNOT/WILL NOT FIX. CAR WILL STOP AT CRUISE SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING AND DURING ACCELERATION. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER5 TIMES SINCE MAY TO DATE. NO FIX AVAILABLE YET. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN MANY ROAD CONDITIONS. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Electrical System

ELECTRONIC DEFECTS THAT MANUFACTER CANNOT/WILL NOT FIX. CAR WILL STOP AT CRUISE SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING AND DURING ACCELERATION. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER5 TIMES SINCE MAY TO DATE. NO FIX AVAILABLE YET. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN MANY ROAD CONDITIONS. *AK

Jul 30, 2001 Power Train Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jul 30, 2001 Power Train Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENIGNE CUT OUT SEVERAL TIMES THEN DIED. CRANKED OVER, NO RESTART. HAPPENED LATE AT NIGHT, IF IT HAD BEEN RUSH HOUR WOULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT OR NEAR MISS!!*AK

Apr 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENIGNE CUT OUT SEVERAL TIMES THEN DIED. CRANKED OVER, NO RESTART. HAPPENED LATE AT NIGHT, IF IT HAD BEEN RUSH HOUR WOULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT OR NEAR MISS!!*AK

Feb 13, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE DIED ON HIGHWAY; RESTARTED BUT STALLED 2 MORE TIMES. REPLACED RELAY BASED ON INTERNET INPUT (SEARCH 'RELAY 109' AT WWW.TDICLUB.COM). *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE DIED ON HIGHWAY; RESTARTED BUT STALLED 2 MORE TIMES. REPLACED RELAY BASED ON INTERNET INPUT (SEARCH 'RELAY 109' AT WWW.TDICLUB.COM). *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE DIED ON HIGHWAY; RESTARTED BUT STALLED 2 MORE TIMES. REPLACED RELAY BASED ON INTERNET INPUT (SEARCH 'RELAY 109' AT WWW.TDICLUB.COM). *AK

Feb 13, 2001 Electrical System

ENGINE DIED ON HIGHWAY; RESTARTED BUT STALLED 2 MORE TIMES. REPLACED RELAY BASED ON INTERNET INPUT (SEARCH 'RELAY 109' AT WWW.TDICLUB.COM). *AK

Jan 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE LOST ALL POWER, NO WARNING, CONSUMER COULD NOT START CAR UNTIL 10 MINUTES LATER, AND THIS HAPPENED TWICE. MECHANIC SAID RELAY HAS FAILED. *AK *SLC

Jan 4, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ENGINE LOST ALL POWER, NO WARNING, CONSUMER COULD NOT START CAR UNTIL 10 MINUTES LATER, AND THIS HAPPENED TWICE. MECHANIC SAID RELAY HAS FAILED. *AK *SLC

Oct 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE INOPERABLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THESE 2 ITEMS CONCERNED ME GREATLY AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE FAILED DUE TO COLD WEATHER, BELOW ZERO, AND BEING HIT BY SLUSH BALL FROM A TRUCK. HAD THE FUEL LINE BEEN METAL, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO FAILURE. THE SECOND ITEM, THE HEADLIGHTS IS MORE CRITICAL. THEY FAILE...

Aug 28, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THESE 2 ITEMS CONCERNED ME GREATLY AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE FAILED DUE TO COLD WEATHER, BELOW ZERO, AND BEING HIT BY SLUSH BALL FROM A TRUCK. HAD THE FUEL LINE BEEN METAL, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO FAILURE. THE SECOND ITEM, THE HEADLIGHTS IS MORE CRITICAL. THEY FAILE...

Aug 28, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

THESE 2 ITEMS CONCERNED ME GREATLY AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE FAILED DUE TO COLD WEATHER, BELOW ZERO, AND BEING HIT BY SLUSH BALL FROM A TRUCK. HAD THE FUEL LINE BEEN METAL, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO FAILURE. THE SECOND ITEM, THE HEADLIGHTS IS MORE CRITICAL. THEY FAILE...

Aug 28, 2000 Exterior Lighting

THESE 2 ITEMS CONCERNED ME GREATLY AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE FAILED DUE TO COLD WEATHER, BELOW ZERO, AND BEING HIT BY SLUSH BALL FROM A TRUCK. HAD THE FUEL LINE BEEN METAL, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO FAILURE. THE SECOND ITEM, THE HEADLIGHTS IS MORE CRITICAL. THEY FAILE...

May 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE SPINNED OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING A GUARDRAIL HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER PASSENGER'S NOR DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. BUT THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID ONCE THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 25, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE SPINNED OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING A GUARDRAIL HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER PASSENGER'S NOR DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. BUT THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID ONCE THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 23, 2000 Electrical System Crash

SEE WWW.TDICLUB.COM AND SEARCH FOR 'RELAY 109' FOR REPORTS. DEFINITELY RECALL MATERIAL, HAZARD TO DRIVERS WHEN ENGINE DIES IN TRAFFIC. *AK

May 23, 2000 Electrical System Crash

SEE WWW.TDICLUB.COM AND SEARCH FOR 'RELAY 109' FOR REPORTS. DEFINITELY RECALL MATERIAL, HAZARD TO DRIVERS WHEN ENGINE DIES IN TRAFFIC. *AK

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE STALLS OUT INTERMITTENTLY. HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS 6 TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. DEALER SERVICE MANAGER ADMITS THEY ARE GRASPING AT STRAWS AND JUST REPLACING PARTS TO GET RID OF IT. VW REGIONAL MANAGER CHRIS O'HARA REFUSES TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND ALSO REFUSES TO ALLOW U...

May 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE STALLS OUT INTERMITTENTLY. HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS 6 TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. DEALER SERVICE MANAGER ADMITS THEY ARE GRASPING AT STRAWS AND JUST REPLACING PARTS TO GET RID OF IT. VW REGIONAL MANAGER CHRIS O'HARA REFUSES TO BUY BACK THE CAR AND ALSO REFUSES TO ALLOW U...

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE CONSUMING/BURNING UP TWO QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1200 MILES OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THAT ENGINE. ASKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE CONSUMING/BURNING UP TWO QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1200 MILES OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THAT ENGINE. ASKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING ENGINE MISFIRES AND STALLS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 5 TIMES, AND CAN'T SOLVE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING ENGINE MISFIRES AND STALLS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 5 TIMES, AND CAN'T SOLVE PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL MISFIRE / STALL. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *YC

Dec 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE WILL MISFIRE / STALL. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *YC

Dec 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL MISFIRE / STALL. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *YC

Dec 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE WILL MISFIRE / STALL. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *YC

Dec 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WENT INTO DIP IN ROAD, OIL PAN CRACKED OPEN WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING LIGHTS OR NOTIFICATION. LOCAL DEALER STATES ENGINE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. NO PARTS AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE US. OIL PAN MADE OF POROUS, POT-METAL WHICH APPEARS WEAKENED BY AIR BUBBLES. COST ESTIMATE EXCEEDS MORE THAN HALF THE PRI...

Dec 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WENT INTO DIP IN ROAD, OIL PAN CRACKED OPEN WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING LIGHTS OR NOTIFICATION. LOCAL DEALER STATES ENGINE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. NO PARTS AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE US. OIL PAN MADE OF POROUS, POT-METAL WHICH APPEARS WEAKENED BY AIR BUBBLES. COST ESTIMATE EXCEEDS MORE THAN HALF THE PRI...

Nov 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON A ROAD ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICING. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ON A ROAD ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICING. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON A ROAD ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICING. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ON A ROAD ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICING. *AK

Jul 26, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE DEALER HAS THE CAR BUT CAN NOT GET THE PART .THE PART IS BACK ORDERED FOR TWO MONTHS.I ASK FOR A REPLACEMENT OF THE CAR BUT THEY DIENIED IT.PLEASE HELP.

Jul 26, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE DEALER HAS THE CAR BUT CAN NOT GET THE PART .THE PART IS BACK ORDERED FOR TWO MONTHS.I ASK FOR A REPLACEMENT OF THE CAR BUT THEY DIENIED IT.PLEASE HELP.

Jun 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURES OR COMPLAINTS WITH EITHER CAR OR DEALER

Jun 21, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURES OR COMPLAINTS WITH EITHER CAR OR DEALER

May 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT STALLING WHILE DRIVING.THIS CONDITION OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT REPAIR SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FOUND. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

May 10, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT STALLING WHILE DRIVING.THIS CONDITION OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT REPAIR SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FOUND. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK