Volkswagen Golf 1998
Model Golf made in 1998 by Volkswagen got 28 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. There was one recall concerning equipment . The car has one 2.0 engine.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 22/29/24 | 24.1323/36.5449/28.4863 | Regular | 782 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2.0 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 24/31/26 | 26.1933/39.8287/30.9634 | Regular | 722 | COMPACT CARS |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V155000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 07/01/1997 to 07/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 4243 | 09/29/2003 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/22/2003 | 04/24/2003 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8l vr6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling, and driving with substantially under inflated tires puts the consumer at risk for a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. owner notification began september 29, 2003. 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 1-800-893-5298. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vw recall no. wn.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| 010702 | 01/11/2007 | 10021315 | Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. this may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses. *kb | 04/03/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0410 | 05/10/2004 | 10007712 | Evaluating fuel mixture diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) - how to perform effective diagnostic related to fuel system adaptation system too rich/ too lean. volkswagen. *mj | 07/08/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 9803 | 06/24/1998 | 601874 | Subject on radio code retrieval procedures. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
| 9802 | 06/16/1998 | 601518 | Information on installing any aftermarket radio. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 0001 | 01/28/2000 | 610177 | Concerns with transmission in limp mode with no malfunction indicator lamp illuminated. *tt | 04/19/2000 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 9803C | 06/02/1998 | 601519 | Installing and removing exterior door handle transparent film. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 9902 | 08/09/1999 | 607991 | This bulletin includes new information on wheel alignment specifications. *tt | 10/26/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 9801 | 08/21/1998 | 603349 | Subject on radio remote control locking system. *yc | 02/18/1999 | |
| 57 9706 | 11/04/1997 | 54055 | Programming/reprogramming on remote locking/alarm system transmitters. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 0301 | 04/02/2003 | 10001566 | Poor throttle response. *tt | 06/06/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0001 | 09/29/2000 | 9904 | 618423 | Subject regarding sunroof binding or noisy due to broken slide(s). *tt | 04/12/2001 |
| 60 9704 | 11/14/1997 | 60 97-01 | 54060 | Subject pertaining to power sunroof convenience close feature, function change. *ak | 03/30/1998 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Light on her dashboard came on for frontal air bags. dealership informed consumer that frontal air bag (driver and passenger) unit had to be replaced - reason unknown. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 12/18/2004 | 75000 | 1 | 05/09/1998 |
| Headlights and ac intermittently went off completely and parking brake light didn't go away on dashboard; mechanic determined a faulty ignition switch was the cause. *jb | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 57000 | 10 | 08/20/1998 |
| Ignition switch failure causes switched devices to loose power while driving. the devices i have personally identified that loose power are: headlights, drl, abs, windshield wipers, interior fan, fog lights. with the ignition switch in the on position, it is posible to rotate it slightly to the left and turn the above mentioned devices off while the car continues to run. this can easily happen (and does happen) while driving. searching your database of other complaints of this and other similar models which probably use the same ignition switch reveals 15 switch failures (865957, 897162, 876280, 899086, 608861, 609016, 758101, 888070, 8014837, 733016, 607392, 8021547, 869601, 750653, 743422) and 5 possible switch failures (733430, 9002207, 861456, 754763, 750545). this failure has been identified as recurrant enough by members of www.vr6.org for one member to issue a step-by-step procedure for replacing the ignition switch. i feel this is a severe safety hazard as headlights and fog lights turn completely off while driving (including drl's) rendering the driver blind at night. if failure occurs durring daylight, the failure is not as obvious but renders the abs system disabled and could cause the driver to loose control if required to stop quickly while thinking the car is equipted with an abs system. volkswagon usa has been informed of this via their website and i am waiting for a reply. other members of www.vr6.org and similar sites are beign encouraged to file similar complaints. | |||
| 11/11/2001 | |||
| Headlights go out intermittently while driving. mechanic determined a faulty ignition switch was the cause. *ak | |||
| 12/11/2000 | 0 | ||
| Sometimes when turning on air conditioner it does not come on, and sometimes windshield wipers do not work. took to dealer, and they said it was binding. lock cylinder needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/08/2003 | 153000 | 1 | 01/01/1998 |
| Electrical defect: when turning ignition on and engine running, i experience a total loss of headlights, a/c fan motor, defroster, drl, fog lamps, rear-window defogger, and heater. (all other electrical systems continue functioning.) sometimes the problem is intermittent where everything functions; most of the time none of these units function electrically. additional note: the brake lamp glows on in the dash when this electrical problem occurs. (emergency brake is not engaged.) cannot drive at night. volkswagon will not pay for repair.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| When the vehicle is driven over water on road water goes into air intake and engine, causing the engine to hydro seal. please further details. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/13/2001 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Failure of breather valve and mass air flow sensor, repaired by private mechanic that got a kit to replace poorly designed unit wich has a dealer buy back # 0444294 , volkswagen said there was no such kit to their knowledge and no recall i have had many problems with this car and have recieved no aid from volkswagen | |||
| 06/14/1999 | 9999 | 12/01/1997 | |
| The volkswagen certified dealership was absolutely horrible. all the listed problems i brought it back to them repeatedly, and it would normally take 3-5 visits for the item to get fixed. i didn't even get to list all the problems with the speaker panel, clutch, and fenders getting flexed. i will never own another volkswagen, or go to the dealership ever again. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 07/13/2001 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| Failure of breather valve and mass air flow sensor, repaired by private mechanic that got a kit to replace poorly designed unit wich has a dealer buy back # 0444294 , volkswagen said there was no such kit to their knowledge and no recall i have had many problems with this car and have recieved no aid from volkswagen | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 12/11/2000 | 0 | ||
| Sometimes when turning on air conditioner it does not come on, and sometimes windshield wipers do not work. took to dealer, and they said it was binding. lock cylinder needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 06/14/1999 | 9999 | 12/01/1997 | |
| The volkswagen certified dealership was absolutely horrible. all the listed problems i brought it back to them repeatedly, and it would normally take 3-5 visits for the item to get fixed. i didn't even get to list all the problems with the speaker panel, clutch, and fenders getting flexed. i will never own another volkswagen, or go to the dealership ever again. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/11/2001 | |||
| Headlights go out intermittently while driving. mechanic determined a faulty ignition switch was the cause. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Rear blinker failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 24000 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle's transmission would not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. as a result the vehicle could not be driven more than 40 mph. please provide any additional information. *nm | |||
| 08/22/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Transmission has locked into 3rd gear with out warning. this has caused a lack performance. almost caused an accident due to the car not acelerating as expected. | |||
| 10/26/1998 | |||
| When pulling out the rpms reached up to 40,000 before transmission was shifted to the next gear and this is an automatic transmission. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/14/1999 | 9999 | 12/01/1997 | |
| The volkswagen certified dealership was absolutely horrible. all the listed problems i brought it back to them repeatedly, and it would normally take 3-5 visits for the item to get fixed. i didn't even get to list all the problems with the speaker panel, clutch, and fenders getting flexed. i will never own another volkswagen, or go to the dealership ever again. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 10/09/1998 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with head restraints. head rest drops down with a heavy impact. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/14/1999 | 9999 | 12/01/1997 | |
| The volkswagen certified dealership was absolutely horrible. all the listed problems i brought it back to them repeatedly, and it would normally take 3-5 visits for the item to get fixed. i didn't even get to list all the problems with the speaker panel, clutch, and fenders getting flexed. i will never own another volkswagen, or go to the dealership ever again. *ak | |||
| 02/02/1999 | |||
| Abs brake problems; intermittently when applying brakes on regular road conditions, brake pedal became very hard and there was no braking ability. dealer could not find a problem with the brakes. this happened when the weather was cold. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/24/1998 | 1 | 07/09/1998 | |
| Tire failure. (energy michelin - mxv4 plus - xse 203/55 r16 91h mxs) *yc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/28/2000 | 2 | ||
| The service engine light came on twice due to a throttle body problem and needed replacement. *yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 06/14/1999 | 9999 | 12/01/1997 | |
| The volkswagen certified dealership was absolutely horrible. all the listed problems i brought it back to them repeatedly, and it would normally take 3-5 visits for the item to get fixed. i didn't even get to list all the problems with the speaker panel, clutch, and fenders getting flexed. i will never own another volkswagen, or go to the dealership ever again. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/11/2000 | 0 | ||
| Sometimes when turning on air conditioner it does not come on, and sometimes windshield wipers do not work. took to dealer, and they said it was binding. lock cylinder needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/20/2001 | |||
| Wheels were bonded due to rust and corrosion. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||