Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/18/1997 | 2 | 09/15/1995 | |
| Steering catches/binds followed by a popping noise upon making right hand turns, subframe bolt was tightened to correct thi problem, however problem continues. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 10/02/2000 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| All four door handles outside have broken off, the passenger indoor handle has broken off and the safey check was failed because of this. vw says this is just wear and tear but we believe this has to be a design fault - and now it's a safey issue too.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| No summary | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Driver's side front power window failed and 3 of 4 door handles failed on car owned by initial buyer for 4 years, 4 months. failure of so many parts is excessive, as is quote from dealer for repairs (>$1,000). reported via phone to vw, but no response. | |||
| 11/03/1999 | |||
| Heater core gives a mist smell like antifreeze causing discomfort to driver. dealer will not be able to get part until monday 08-nov-99. the driver side door is jammed & the rear door behind the driver is malfunctioning. *yc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 114000 | 1 | 04/01/2003 |
| Dt: caller can not open door from the outside. she has to use the handle on the inside of all the doors except the rear passenger door. dealer said they never heard of this. manufacturer said they could not do anything to help her.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/18/1997 | 2 | 09/15/1995 | |
| Steering catches/binds followed by a popping noise upon making right hand turns, subframe bolt was tightened to correct thi problem, however problem continues. | |||