Volkswagen Golf 1993
Model Golf made in 1993 by Volkswagen got 11 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and latches/locks/linkages. The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 21/28/24 | 23/36/28 | Regular | $ 751 | 4 | 920901 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/32/27 | 27/41/31 | Regular | $ 666 | 4 | 920901 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V178000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 04/01/1993 to 02/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 34000 | 11/29/1995 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 09/20/1995 | 09/25/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A worn and noisy fan motor shaft can seize renderingthe fan motor inoperative, eventually causing the engine to overheat and stall. a stalled vehicle in traffic can increase the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan blade lock nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with vr6 engines.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V054000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 04/01/1993 to 10/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 104000 | 05/05/1995 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/13/1995 | 03/23/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The jacks supplied with these vehicles were assembled with an improperly machined spindle, so that a sharp ridge on the edge of spindle's thread would have remained. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This ridge can damage the inside thread of the jack's scissor shoe when the jack is used to lift the vehicle. the jack could collapse with the possibility that a person standing close to the vehicle could be injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a new jack. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; jacks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if a replacement jack has not been provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V160000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1992 to 02/28/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 238000 | 10/15/1998 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/16/1998 | 08/06/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. the latch would move causing disengagement of the hood striker from the latch. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V195000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 02/01/1992 to 06/30/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 153000 | 10/15/1998 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/17/1998 | 08/28/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear brake line on the passenger side was routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. the line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Repeated chafing could eventually result in a leaking brake line causing diminished braking in one brake circuit increasing the vehicle's stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 15, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E034000 | ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS | E (Equipment) | 79 | 08/01/1995 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/18/1995 | 09/01/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | When installed in the vehicles, a tie wrap is used to guide the cruise control cable in the engine compartment. some tie wraps have been installed with a large loop opening improperly guiding the cable which could prevent the throttle from returning to its full idle position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The engine speed may not return to idle increasing thepotential for a vehicle collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the cruise control tie wrap and install a newly designed guide. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description:aftermarket cruise control units used on volkswagen jetta and golf vehicles.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 69 9704 | 07/21/1997 | 53601 | Removal and installation of airbag control module. *yc | 12/02/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| GRP28/9504 | 07/01/1995 | 45674 | Diagnostics for complauints of engine miss/poor performance. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| GRP97/9504 | 06/01/1995 | 45015 | Daytime running lights, resistor wire installation. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 90 9702 | 07/09/1997 | 90 95-07 | 53600 | Vehicles with daytime running lights can experience loss of instrument cluster illumination if driven foe extended durations/replace original instrumentcluster housing with 1996 version. *ak | 03/30/1998 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01 9706 | 04/10/1997 | 53603 | Engine intermittently will not start, possibledtc's stored in tcm dtc memory | 12/02/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| VW24/9501 | 02/01/1995 | 42012 | Intake air supply system, oil accumulation. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| GRP24/9503 | 04/01/1995 | 24-95-01 | 45017 | Oil accumulation in the air intake system. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| VW57/9504 | 02/01/1995 | 57-95-01 | 42011 | Exterior door locks freezing. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||||
| GRP55/9501 | 08/01/1995 | 45673 | Hood lock fastener, torque revision. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 00 9706 | 07/31/1997 | 53633 | Chart identifies which transmission control modules (tmc) are available for various states. *ak | 12/02/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| GRP40/9502 | 04/01/1995 | 44003 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 69 9705 | 08/19/1997 | 53599 | Instructions regarding new replacement ddors. *ak | 12/02/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 0302 | 02/03/2003 | 10001091 | Installing new style switch for the throttle position sensor. *tt | 04/14/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| Vehicle's battery exploded and injured a person while trying to jump start the vehicle, the injuries included lacerations to the face . *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/24/1998 | |||
| At low speeds the engines quits and restarts, intermittent bucking. dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. a recall on one ignition wire and repair work was done. problem is the other four wires which ar enot covered under to recall. estimated cost. at $135.00. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 10/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Ecm failed causing vehicle to stall/crank/starting problems. *ak | |||
| 10/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Electronic control module failed causing vehicle to stall/crank/starting problems. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Engine mounts broke ,causing the acclerator pedal to get stuck which may cause sudden accleration. *ak.et. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 1 | ||
| Pcv valve failed, causing vehicle to stall/starting problems. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 07/01/1993 | |||
| My a/c was disassembled and i'm being charged for this. | |||
| 07/05/1994 | 1 | ||
| A/c hose/vents fail, causing vapors from vents to enter into vehicle. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 07/01/1993 | |||
| Received recall letter regarding jack not being properly machined during manufacturing. waiting for jack to be repaired since november of 1995. contacted manufacturer numerous times. 95v-054. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 1 | ||
| Mass air flow sensor failed, causing vehicle to stall/starting problems. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicles stalls/surges abruptly. *sd | |||