Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 15 9701 | 06/04/1997 | 53616 | Toothed belt runs towards outside, wears out/ jumps off, and cracks. *ak | 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/21/1997 | 2 | ||
| Coolant leaked due to water pump failure. yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 03/04/1997 | 1 | ||
| Cooling fan failure. *ak | |||
| 03/05/1998 | 2 | ||
| Cooling fan failed. also rear brakes malfunctioned. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/29/2001 | 0 | ||
| Oil is leaking from connector sensor and this is getting down into engine. *ak | |||
| The volkswagen dealer said he cannot keep tensioners in stock, there have been over 40% of 1996 and later models of golfs coming in to have the tensioners replaced, along with the holding assembly. the cost of this was quoted in the $300.00 range. the dealer is very surprised that a recall has not been called. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalls when stopping at light, experiencing rough idle as well. yh | |||
| 03/03/1997 | 1 | ||
| Check engine light came on while driving. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 11/09/1999 | 1 | ||
| The serpentine belt cracked. yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 04/23/1998 | 2 | ||
| Check engine light on constantly, failed oxygen sensor twice. door lock literally fell out of door and left hole, was replaced. stereo display faded over life of car (3.5yrs) until now unreadable. cannot be fixed must be replaced. car not under warranty anymore. *ak | |||
| 02/16/1998 | 1 | ||
| Oxygen sensors failed. | |||
| 04/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Terminal connector for air flow sensor failed. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Oxygen sensor failed. | |||