1999 Volkswagen Golf engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Volkswagen Golf — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 to…”
filed Dec 18, 2007
“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 fill…”
filed Oct 14, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
V171901201285565 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285562 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2023Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285560 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
V171901201285534 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 11, 2021
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Golf | 14 | 17% |
| 2016 Golf | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Golf | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 Golf | 11 | 10% |
| 2010 Golf | 9 | 13% |
| 2004 Golf | 4 | 14% |
| 2003 Golf | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 Golf | 13 | 18% |
| 2001 Golf | 23 | 20% |
| 2000 Golf | 13 | 15% |
| 1995 Golf | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 Golf | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Volkswagen Golf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.